Jennifer Allee

My Thoughts on this Book

A Wild Goose Chase Christmas is a really good story about the ups and downs of family life. I really like the Grandmother in this story, though she has passed away, she leaves something for the family that will be with them forever. Being one of Abingdon’s Quilts of Love Series, one of the special things the grandmother left her family was a quilt with lots of memories that will help heal the family difficult situations, and bring them close together. Each scrap of the quilt has a special place in a family member’s heart.

During the holidays, we think of family and love, and this book is just that. Though its a little different, because the love didn’t come easy, but as the gifts from grandmother appear, and the memories flow throughout the family, hearts heal. This is a wonderful book to read anytime, but especially during the Holiday Season. I always enjoy reading good holiday stories, and this one is a really good one! I highly recommend it for a great enjoyable read!

I received this book from the publisher Abingdon Press to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.… (altro)

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

I love all of the Brides Collection books from Barbour books, and The Blue Ribbons Bride’s Collection is awesome, just as all of the others. This collection has stories from nine different authors. Each story based on a young lady winning blue ribbons at Fairs on their community. The historical settings in each of these stories took me back to an interesting time in history. With subjects such as hot air balloons, lady botanist, journalists, quilts, baking and more, this collection of stories are well worth this time to read them. And I just can’t pick a favorite, because each of them were special. The characters were very well created and developed in each story, and I read each one at one setting!

Thanks to each of these authors and their wonderful stories:
Requilted with Love by Carrie Fancett Pagels
Seven Medals and a Bride by Angela Breidenbach
A Taste of Honey by Darlene Franklin
Altered Hearts by Gina Welborn
Better with Butter by Jennifer AlLee
Driven to Distraction by Becca Whitham
First Comes Pie by Niki Turner
Front Page Love by Amber Stockton
Competing Hearts by Cynthia Hickey

I highly recommend this wonderful book to anyone who enjoys reading historical fiction. Pick up your copy today for hours of entertainment. I received this book from Celebration Lit Blog Tours, and Barbour Books through Net Galley to read and review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 55.… (altro)

After her beloved grandmother’s death, Izzy is surprised when a stranger shows up at her door with a legacy from her grandmother – an antique quilt that has been passed down through generations of women in Izzy’s family. But it seems that her grandmother had also promised the quilt to Max Logan, a museum curator who wants it for a special exhibition he’s designing. The quilt is unique because it is documented in diaries written by the quilters...if only the diaries could be found. It seems that Izzy’s grandmother intended for her to go on a treasure hunt. At the same time, Izzy needs to find a way to bridge the distance between herself and her mother and brother.

On the positive side, this is Christian fiction that isn’t as preachy as some. The Christian jargon is mostly limited to the early part of the book. However, the dialogue suffers from the same fault as a lot of Christian fiction. No one really talks this way. For instance, Izzy is looking for the pastor before the funeral. The organist tells her, “Try his office. He’s probably getting in some quiet prayer time.” I’ve hunted for my share of people in church buildings over the years, and the typical conversation ends at “Try his office.” I’d probably add a “Thanks” as I head towards the office, but that would be it.

The plot of this book should really be right up my alley. However, with all the mention of the diaries and the ancestors who made the quilt, it’s disappointing that readers don’t get to meet these women or learn anything about the content of the diaries beyond an excerpt or two. Also, the author doesn’t seem to have a deep knowledge of quilting. I had a hard time buying some of the statements of the quilting expert in the story. While I am not a quilter, I suspect that readers with quilting experience might be equally disappointed with this story.… (altro)