Aloha Rose by Lisa Carter

I have come to really look forward to reading these books in the Quilts of Love series.  Each author is so unique in their storytelling and I love reading how the quilt itself tells a story.  Lisa Carter is a new author to me, but I really enjoyed this book.  I was immediately planted in Hawaii and of course, found myself relaxing at the mere thought of Hawaii.  It provided a wonderful escape for me during the days leading up to Thanksgiving!

As the book began, I found that it was a little slower to develop.  I liked it and the storyline, but there were times where it felt like it didn't completely flow.  I'm not sure why it seemed that way, but I had difficulty in the first part of the book.  It could have been because I didn't feel like the characters were strong enough during that part.  It could have also been that some words were used that I didn't know and that were not in the back listed in the Hawai'ian dictionary.

However, about halfway through, I couldn't put it down.  Laney got on my nerves a little bit because I wanted her to stop talking and yelling and listen!  I loved her "ohana" and especially Kai.  I was surprised by the ending because I truly had not expected the secret revealed to be what it was.  It was a wonderful surprise, but it did make me understand why Laney would be so upset.

Definitely looking forward to more books in the Quilts of Love series. 
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A word from the author:

I am a wife and mother. My husband and I have two daughters and make our home in the beautiful state of North Carolina.

I am a teacher. With a Master’s degree in history, I have taught at the university, high school and middle school levels. After years of church involvement as a soloist, choir member and worship leader, I also teach music.

I am a writer. Delighted by the rhythm and musicality of words, I have been writing since childhood. In 2001, I won the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Story Writing Contest that re-ignited a lifelong love of writing.

I am on a journey of faith. My ultimate desire through my life and my writing is to proclaim the truth of God’s Word, His redeeming love as seen in the life of Jesus Christ and to help others know for themselves this great, awesome God of all comfort and wisdom. He is enough for every need.

ABOUT THE BOOK
When Laney Carrigan sets out to find her birth family, her only clue is the Hawaiian quilt—a red rose snowflake appliquéd on a white background—in which she was found wrapped as an infant. Centering her search on the Big Island and battling fears of rejection, Laney begins a painstaking journey toward her true heritage. Kai Barnes, however, is determined to protect the people he’s come to regard as family. He thinks Laney is nothing more than a gold digger and blocks every move she makes toward her Hawaiian family. As their conflict escalates, it puts at risk the one thing that Kai and Laney both want most—a family.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Aloha Rose, go HERE.
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I received this book free from Abingdon Press and CFBA in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.