A Grand Design by Amber Stockton

Ever since I've read a book a few years ago that centered around Mackinac Island, I've wanted to 1)go there and 2)read another book that involves this place.  I pictured it in my head and looked it up because it sounded so neat. With that said, I was excited that this was the setting for this book. I immediately relaxed and settled into the story fast.

I personally felt like this was a nice, light-hearted book.  It was the perfect book to come home to after a long day. The romance was perfect with just enough tension to make it "real."

I think that this quilt was one of my favorite ones. I liked how it came to be by finding different quilt pieces all over the island. They then piece them together and you have a beautiful, historical quilt that is full of lots of meaning. What a treasure! I would love to help my grandmother with something as neat as that!

I look forward to the next book in the Quilts of Love series and other books by Amber Stockton, as well.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Words from the author:

Hi, I'm Amber, but my friends call me Tiff, short for Tiffany, my first name. I am in my mid-30's, married to the love of my life since July 2007, have a daughter and a son, and live in Colorado. Here, I am content to do what I love—write, speak, and offer virtual assistance.

Thanks to the gentle nudging of a fellow author -- Tracie Peterson -- in 2002, I joined the American Christian Fiction Writers and wouldn't be published today without them. For those of you who are also fiction writers looking for a wonderful support group, check them out! My very first book, Promises, Promises, sold in December 2006 and released in February 2008. I've been going steady ever since.

ABOUT THE BOOK

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?

If you would like to read the first chapter of A Grand Design, go HERE.

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I received this book free from CFBA and Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.