9/05/2014

A Grand Design (review)

My thoughts:
Have you ever visited Mackinac Island? Me neither, but I have read several books set there, and Amber Stockton does a wonderful job with her imagery and descriptions. So well in fact that I would love to visit now. This story kind of puts me in mind of Grace Livingston Hill books, no deep dark plots with twists and turns, just a simple story, with God playing a keyrole in the lives of the characters.  Alyssa's story has me longing for more from Amber Stockton.  Another great book in the Quilts of Love Series.  5 stars from this reviewer.
This book was provided for review purposes only, no payment was received for this review.
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About the Book:
About Quilts of Love: Quilts tell stories of love and loss, hope and faith, tradition and new beginnings. The Quilts of Love series focuses on the women who quilted all of these things into their family histories. A new book releases each month and features contemporary and historical romances as well as women's fiction and the occasional light mystery. You will be drawn into the endearing characters of this series and be touched by their stories.

About the book: 

A getaway on a charming island may be just what Alyssa needs---if only she can let go of her past.

When Alyssa Denham, a single career woman, wins a fun getaway for two on Mackinac Island where her grandmother lives, she gives her carefree best friend a call. Together, they tour the old shops and hidden treasures of the quaint island while helping Alyssa's grandmother piece together an heirloom quilt. Their quest gains them entrance into the homes of many longtime residents of the island, parts of the city that are otherwise off limits to tourists.

As the quilt's story takes shape, Alyssa gains amazing insight into her grandmother's life . . . and attracts the attention of the handsome Scott Whitman, an island resident in charge of hotel transportation. Will memories of her past keep Alyssa from letting go? Or will the quest to piece together the heirloom quilt restore Alyssa's fractured heart---and bring healing to her entire family?

Learn more about this book and the series at the Quilts of Lovewebsite.

About the Author: 

Amber Stockton is an award-winning author, a national speaker, and a direct-sales brand partner with Nerium International. She lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, in Colorado. They have a daughter and a son, and an Aussie/retriever mix named Roxie. Three of her novels have won annual reader's choice awards.

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Don’t miss this month’s Quilts of Love book, A Grand Design by Amber Stockton. Who hasn't struggled to let painful memories go and move into God's healing? You’ll be sure to love this heartfelt and encouraging tale set on historic Mackinac Island.



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Quilts of Love Kindle HDX Giveaway, Amber Stockton, A Grand Design




One winner will receive:



  • A Kindle HDX

  • A Grand Design by Amber Stockton

  • Hidden in the Stars by Robin Caroll

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