Download or read book Lily Girl s Christmas Quilt written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-06 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The festive season takes hold of antique shop owner Lily Rosenthal and her family in this holiday mystery from the author of For the Love of Quilts. In the second novel in Ann Hazelwood’s Wine Country Quilt Series, Lily celebrates her favorite time of year. Though she is eager to experience the Christmas traditions of the Wine Country, she cherishes each Christmas with her family. This year, the sisters celebrate in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which is the home of Lily’s sister, Loretta. The family receives the best Christmas present ever, which arrives on Christmas Day. Lily attempts new challenges by making a sampler Christmas quilt, but the real Christmas quilt she so admires is beyond her reach. Thanks to her Christmas gift from Alex, Lily’s new magazine column, Living with Lily Girl, becomes a writer’s dream come true. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!”—StreetScape Magazine

Download or read book The Christmas Wish Quilt written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The holidays arrive in Missouri’s wine country bringing snow, wishes, good cheer—and ghosts—in this festive mystery from the author of Quilted Secrets. In Ann Hazelwood’s fourth novel of the Wine Country Quilt Series, Lily Rosenthal starts her holidays with a Thanksgiving Pie Party, but the season truly comes alive during the Christmas Walk in her town of Augusta, Missouri. A jolly, perfect Santa Claus occupies Doc’s office on her property during the event and offers children one wish for Christmas. This inspires Lily to make a Christmas Wish quilt for her newly discovered half-sister. Dreams abound throughout the holiday season, until a desire to find out more about Doc, Lily’s unsettled spirit, turns quite interesting. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!” —StreetScape Magazine

Download or read book Christmas Surprises at the Door written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-09-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas comes to rural Wisconsin for Claire and her crew, bringing adventures, quilts, romance, and more in this novel of love, friendship, and crafting. Claire and the Quilters of the Door start the fall and Christmas season with apple picking at Marta’s farm in Baileys Harbor. Claire is enjoying having Grayson all to herself now that his daughter Kelly is away at college. As the Christmas season nears, Claire meets new acquaintances from Missouri and some other folks you’ll know. One surprise after another will keep you engaged as you celebrate a glorious Christmas season in Door County. Praise for Ann Hazelwood “When I want to curl up with a cozy book, one of my favorite authors is Ann Hazelwood. I know her personally and she remains true to herself as a writer. Her books are charming, filled with characters that I enjoy getting to know. I find myself getting lost in the picturesque surroundings and it feels as if I am there as the stories unfold. Each unique story is engaging from start to finish, and her stories build effortlessly from book to book with intriguing plots that are truly satisfying. As a quilter and an avid reader, I adore Ann Hazelwood.” —Jenny Doan

Download or read book Wine Country Quilts Series written by Ann Hazelwood and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder, quilts, and vineyards serve as the inspiration for the newest novel series by Ann Hazelwood. After quitting her boring editing job, aspiring writer Lily Rosenthal isn t sure what to do next. Her only joys in life are collecting antique quilts and frequenting the area s beautiful wine country. The murder of a friend results in her inheriting the inventory of a local antique store. She begins to consider opening her own shop, even though this will mean uprooting her life. With some help from her sisters, a ghost, and a handsome baseball fan, Lily embarks on a journey filled with laughs, loss, and red-and-white quilts.

Download or read book Lilly s Wedding Quilt written by Kelly Long and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All she wants is for her husband to fall in love with her. While Lilly Lapp has loved handsome, headstrong Jacob for years, she wouldn't compete with Sarah King, the woman Jacob was determined to marry. But when Sarah marries another, Jacob spontaneously agrees to wed Lilly. Lilly divides her time between teaching the local Amish children and caring for her widowed mother who suffers from depression. Lilly's faith comforts her, but her heart still longs to be the sole object of Jacob's affection. As the days slip by, Lilly decides that hoping is too risky and vows to protect her heart. But God is subtly as work, and as winter turns to spring, their hearts awaken. The furthest thing from Lilly's mind is her Amish wedding quilt, a traditional gift for new brides. And the person she'd least suspect is the one making it. Like stray pieces of fabric quilted into a new design, Jacob and Lilly's marriage begins to bind them together in ways neither expected. Sweet and thoughtful contemporary Amish romance Part of the Patch of Heaven novels—Book 1: Sarah’s Garden; Book 2: Lilly’s Wedding Quilt; Book 3: Threads of Grace Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Download or read book The Christmas Wish Quilt written by Ann Hazelwood and published by Wine Country Quilt. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wishes abound during the holiday season in Augusta, Missouri, as the perfect Santa takes his place in Doc's old office and sets the scene for children's wishes to come true. Connecting with her sisters is Lily Rosenthal's favorite event of the season, so she makes a quilt full of good wishes to welcome a newfound member of the family while dealing with her shop's Christmas rush. Unsettling events give the Dinner Detectives a lot to think about--and another frightening mystery to solve.

Download or read book A Country Christmas written by Marta Perry and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All they want for Christmas… The Doctor’s Christmas by Marta Perry God could not have chosen a worse time to send Dr. Grant Hardesty to Button Gap. Three abandoned children were depending on Maggie Davis’s clandestine care until their mother returned. Maggie didn’t think she could trust the by-the-book doctor with her secret. Until she got a glimpse into his soul…and God’s mysterious ways became as clear as a starry night. The Twins’ Family Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain Pastor Carson Blair plans a quiet Christmas vacation for his twin girls—until veteran Lily Watkins gets snowed in with them. Lily is drawn to the warmth of this family, but she’s hiding a secret about Carson’s late wife that threatens more than their holiday. And the twins have their own plan—one that includes a gift-wrapped mommy to complete their family. USA TODAY Bestselling Author

Download or read book Quilt The Town Christmas written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-11-28 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas in small town Missouri is for family, friends, and homespun crafts in this charming holiday novel. Kate Meyr has settled into a pleasant life in Borna, Missouri, even if her new role as local innkeeper comes with unexpected challenges. She feels even more at home when Thanksgiving and Christmas bring friends and relatives to the guest house. While Aunt Mandy and Jack are in town, Kate learns that they are each about make life-altering decisions. All the while, troubling events occur on the property, making it clear that there are those who do not welcome the energetic Kate. But Kate meets the challenge head on, spearheading an effort to bring the spirit of Christmas to everyone in the community. Will the holiday cheer help Kate face her difficult choices with Clark and John?

Download or read book A Christmas Colorado Collection written by Debbie Mason and published by Forever Yours. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this special three-book collection from bestselling author Debbie Mason, travel to Christmas, Colorado, where love is always in season . . . The Trouble with Christmas Resort developer Madison Lane spoiled a deal that would turn quaint Christmas, Colorado, into a tourist's winter wonderland. The citizens want her fired, but her company sends Madison to the small town to restore the holiday cheer. For Sheriff Gage McBride, no hotshot executive from New York City is going to destroy the dreams of the people he loves. But in just a few days, Madison causes more trouble than he's had to deal with all year. He can't decide if she's naughty or nice, but one thing is for certain-Christmas will never be the same again . . . Christmas in July Grace Flaherty had given up hope of ever seeing her husband again after he went missing in combat. So when he strides through the door of her bakery, she can hardly believe her eyes. But her happily-ever-after is going to take some effort-because Jack has no memory of his family. All Jack Flaherty remembers about Christmas is that he couldn't wait to leave town. Now he's a local hero with a wife and son he doesn't know. Even as he struggles to rekindle the romance with his wife, he knows in his heart what he wants: a second chance at love. It Happened at Christmas Free-spirited activist Skylar Davis hides out in Christmas, hoping to forget the reckless actions of her past. All goes well . . . until she comes face-to-face with one of her mistakes: the town's gorgeous young mayor. Ethan O'Connor is about to move from small-town politics to the Colorado State Senate, but if word ever got out about the night he and Skye spent together, the scandal could cripple his career. Yet as he starts his campaign, Ethan finds that, like the town of Christmas itself, he can't get Skye out of his head . . . or his heart.

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Download or read book A Patchwork Family written by Cathy Bramley and published by Orion. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feel-good story about friendship, family and finding your perfect fit... 'A book full of warmth and kindness. I loved it' Sarah Morgan 'A gorgeously romantic comfort read' Rachael Lucas 'Warmth, love, family dynamics and sparky drama' Sue Moorcroft 'A warm hug of a book' Phillipa Ashley ----------- Gina Moss is single and proud. She's focused on her thriving childminding business, which she runs from her cottage at the edge of The Evergreens: a charming Victorian home to three elderly residents who adore playing with the kids Gina minds. To Gina, they all feel like family. Then a run-in (literally) with a tall, handsome American stranger gives her the tummy-flutters... Before a tragedy puts her older friends at risk of eviction - and Gina in charge of the battle to save them. The house sale brings her closer to Dexter, one of the owners - and the stranger who set her heart alight. As the sparks fly between them, Gina carries on fighting for her friends, her home and her business. But can she fight for her chance at love - and win it all, too? A Patchwork Family was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. ----------- Praise for Cathy Bramley from some of your other favourite authors: 'Delightful!' Katie Fforde 'A page-turner of a story' Milly Johnson 'Delightfully warm with plenty of twists and turns' Trisha Ashley 'The perfect romantic tale, to warm your heart and make you smile' Ali McNamara ----------- Readers love to curl up with Cathy's heartwarming stories too! 'I've laughed, cried and smiled along with Gina and her friends' 'I just couldn't put it down!' 'Just perfect!' 'I absolutely loved it' 'A book that is easy to read and easy to get lost in'

Download or read book Shipyard Girls Under the Mistletoe written by Nancy Revell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ELEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES Sunderland, 1944 As the promise of victory draws closer, this Christmas will surely be one to remember. It should be a magical time for Dorothy, who has just been proposed to by her sweetheart Toby. But with each day that passes, Dorothy's feelings for someone else are growing stronger. Now she has an impossible choice to make. Gloria is thrilled that her sweetheart Jack is finally home after more than two years away. But his past is continuing to catch up with them both - creating untold heartache for Gloria and everyone she holds dear. Meanwhile Helen must contend with the fall-out of a shocking family secret that has repercussions for all the Shipyard Girls, while holding out hope for her own happy ending... Can a little festive magic help them win the day? ___________________________________________ Praise for Nancy Revell: 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo 'Stirring and heartfelt storytelling' Peterborough Evening Telegraph 'Emotional and gripping' Take a Break

Download or read book Christmas with the Shipyard Girls written by Nancy Revell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ___________________________ THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises... Against all odds, Polly's fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she's always dreamed of. Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard's production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way. And head welder Rosie's little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying? Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas. ___________________________ Praise for the Shipyard Girls series: 'Rhe author is one to watch' Sun 'A brilliant read' Take a Break 'Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages' Woman 'Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!' Northern Echo

Download or read book Quilted Secrets written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the third Wine Country Quilt mystery, whispers echo through Augusta, Missouri, where it seems that everyone has something to hide. Everyone has at least one secret they carry through their lives. Lily tries to keep one herself as she encounters the many confidences of her quilt class, community, friends, and family members. The mystery continues with the doctor who once lived in Lily’s house, whose secrets may never be known. And then Lily becomes aware of an unexpected, life-changing revelation when an estranged cousin comes to visit. Will she tell? Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!” —StreetScape Magazine

Download or read book Love of Quilts written by American Quilter's S and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2004-03-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVThere are more than 20 million quilters in the United States, and 78 percent of dedicated quilters read for pleasure. To reach this vast group, we've expanded our line of quilting books by bringing back "A Patchwork of Pieces, previously published in 1993. "Love of Quilts features twenty-eight entertaining short stories about quilts and quilters collected from the pages of classic magazines such as "Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazaar, and "Good Housekeeping, introducing readers to the captivating worlds of quilters in other times and places. From courtings that nearly go astray to husbands and wives brought together by quilts to quilters obsessed with securing scraps, "Love of Quilts has something for every quilter. Fascinating fiction, these stories also provide important social history. This book also includes a bibliography of quilt fiction and a time line that lists American quilt fiction, plays, poems, and patterns published from 1845 to 1940./div

Download or read book The Mill Girls of Albion Lane written by Jenny Holmes and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available for pre-order now!** ---------------------------- On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family. She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there's a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too. But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily's work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending? A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore. ---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review

Download or read book Once Upon a Quilt written by Margret Aldrich and published by . This book was released on with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: