Bostwick's second Cobbled Court novel is a poignant, heartwarming story of new beginnings and old friends set in a fictional Connecticut town.
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Aug 16, 2011
Eileen
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This was a hard book to read because it dealt with abuse. How do these abusive men even come up with these ways to be so cruel? If you are in such a relationship, GET OUT and stay out! There is help available for you. At the beginning, I debated whether I would read this book because of the topic.
What a supportive group of women, and men as well, in these stories. This is the 3rd book of the series I've read. A very comforting little town to live in, New Bern. This was complet More...
What a supportive group of women, and men as well, in these stories. This is the 3rd book of the series I've read. A very comforting little town to live in, New Bern. This was complet More...
Jan 04, 2010
Judy
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I'm finding that I'm reading more and more books that deal with the strong friendships of women. This was no exception. Bostwick does a magnificent job of explaining how women get sucked into abusive relationships without becoming gory; although, there are parts that make you wince and get angry. The fact that this book and her first with these characters, A Single Thread, is set in a quilt shop doesn't hurt, either.
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My only complaint with the book was the edition I read - the Kindle More...
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Nov 16, 2011
Mandolin
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It's been a few years since Evelyn Dixon, stunned by an unexpected divorce and at her wits end, traveled to New England to see the fall foliage and fell in love with the Connecticut town of New Bern, where she opened Cobbled Court Quilts. Its uncertain beginning, complicated by her diagnosis of breast cancer, threatened to destroy her spirit; luckily, she found strength and renewal in a circle of friends and quilters. Since then, the shop - and her relationship with restaurant owner Charlie -
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Jun 27, 2009
Jackie says:
This is a sweet story, apparently second in a series about the women involved in a quilt shop ,though it stands alone just fine. This one is about a woman, Ivy, on the run with her kids from an abusive husband. After a couple of years of drifting, she finds a true home in the small Connecticut town of New Bern, and a job she's good at taking care of internet orders for the quilt shop. One day the shop is filmed for an upcoming television special and Ivy is accidentally ca More...
This is a sweet story, apparently second in a series about the women involved in a quilt shop ,though it stands alone just fine. This one is about a woman, Ivy, on the run with her kids from an abusive husband. After a couple of years of drifting, she finds a true home in the small Connecticut town of New Bern, and a job she's good at taking care of internet orders for the quilt shop. One day the shop is filmed for an upcoming television special and Ivy is accidentally ca More...
Jun 20, 2009
Jackie
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This is a sweet story, apparently second in a series about the women involved in a quilt shop ,though it stands alone just fine. This one is about a woman, Ivy, on the run with her kids from an abusive husband. After a couple of years of drifting, she finds a true home in the small Connecticut town of New Bern, and a job she's good at taking care of internet orders for the quilt shop. One day the shop is filmed for an upcoming television special and Ivy is accidentally caught on tape. Her h
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Aug 21, 2010
Jodi
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Feb 02, 2010
Judy
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This is the second in the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop series. Apparently the inaugural book in the series dealt with breast cancer and this book deals primarily with domestic abuse and the power of female friendships. Ivy Peterman is fleeing an abusive husband with her two small children and they end up in New Bern, Connecticut where she finds housing in a apartment building filled with women who are victims of domestic violence and who are trying to rebuild their lives. Ivy also gets a job in t
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Jan 26, 2010
Elyse
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A novel about women's friendships and relationships, centered around a quilting shop in a small New England community. Similar to the stories by Jennifer Chiaverini in emotive tone and narrative style.
Addresses several serious issues in an indirect way, such as the experience of domestic violence and life in a homeless shelter. These themes provide some of the skeletal structure for the plot, but the story is larger than this.
There were times that references to Christian More...
Addresses several serious issues in an indirect way, such as the experience of domestic violence and life in a homeless shelter. These themes provide some of the skeletal structure for the plot, but the story is larger than this.
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Oct 23, 2010
Ruth
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I enjoyed book 2 in this series as much as book one. Evelyn is getting ready to do another Pink Quilt event to raise money for breast cancer awareness and her friend Mary Dell, who hosts a quilting show is going to televise the event. The shop becomes a household word. Ivy, a woman who entered the woman's shelter is given a job at the quilt shop but although the women of the quilt shop club invite her to become a member, Ivy tells them that she doesn't want to join them. Later on in the story
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Jun 08, 2010
Suzanne
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I thoroughly enjoyed the three books in this series. I read them out of order-- but the story was not hard to catch up with. I enjoyed the character development and the way Marie Bostwick has of telling the story from two main characters viewpoints. The story of Ivy, the battered wife, was at times difficult to read, but seeing her grow and blossom through the telling was worthwhile. Some have complained that this book has typos in the e-edition. Though it did (and should be corrected) it w
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Nov 04, 2009
Cschuft
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I would call this a beach read, it's so lite - however, it deals with very serious issues: domestic violence, the financial struggles following divorce, breast cancer, etc. All too familiar to so many women.
The good part of this novel is that it's all about girlfriends - women helping each other out; as we do.
The bad part is the text is so poorly edited. If syntax errors jump out at you, like they do for me, you'll be irritated. Obviously only one swipe through with an More...
The good part of this novel is that it's all about girlfriends - women helping each other out; as we do.
The bad part is the text is so poorly edited. If syntax errors jump out at you, like they do for me, you'll be irritated. Obviously only one swipe through with an More...
Oct 01, 2011
Brenda
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May 30, 2010
Gloria
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This is Book 2 in the contemporary series by Bostwick, revolving around quilters in New Bern, Conn; the author's home state. The same characters as found in Book 1 (A Single Thread) reconnect, but a new character, Ivy, is added to the mix of ladies of the "quilting circle." Fleeing from spousal abuse and trying to keep her secret, Ivy is befriended by the ladies of the Quilt Shop and given a job and place to live. Although somewhat predictable, the characters are engaging and I enjo
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Aug 19, 2009
JayeL
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I enjoyed this book and thought it was well written. One thing that jumped out at me was that the pacing was different from many of the novels, and especially mysteries, I have read recently. Initially, I thought the book was moving too slowly. Then I realized that the pacing was just different, told myself to slow down and enjoyed the book immensely.
Marie Bostwick is a good writer. I liked the integration of quiltmaking into the story without having it take over the story as it does More...
Marie Bostwick is a good writer. I liked the integration of quiltmaking into the story without having it take over the story as it does More...
Dec 27, 2011
Leslie
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Ivy Peterman has fled an abusive marriage with her 2 young children. After landing in a women's shelter in New Bern, Connecticut, Ivy finds work at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop and begins the long and slow process of rebuilding her life.
I enjoy the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop series, but the books are in serious need of editing. They are filled with grammatical errors and mistakes which I assume were made during typesetting (missing words, wrong words, incomplete phrases, etc.).
I enjoy the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop series, but the books are in serious need of editing. They are filled with grammatical errors and mistakes which I assume were made during typesetting (missing words, wrong words, incomplete phrases, etc.).
Sep 15, 2011
Michelle
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This is the second book in the Cobbled Court series and primarily focuses on a minor character from the first book, Ivy Peterman, who was at the women's shelter supported by Abigail. The book overlaps slightly in time with the first book. We find out piece by piece the story of Ivy's abusive relationship with her husband and her fears that he will find her. Secondary to this plot is the story of Evelyn's friend, Mary Dell filming the Quilt Pink event at her store and the frustrations surroundin
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Aug 21, 2010
Mary
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Second book in the Cobbled Court Quilts series. This one centers around Ivy Peterman and follows her from an abusive marriage to New Bern, Connecticut. She meets up with the regular ladies from CCQ, Evelyn, Margot, Liza, and Abigail. Reluctantly she joins the CCQ Friday night quilt club.
When her husband finds her and the kids, The book does not let you put it down. I love the books and the characters and can't wait to start the next in the series and hopefully there will be more.
When her husband finds her and the kids, The book does not let you put it down. I love the books and the characters and can't wait to start the next in the series and hopefully there will be more.
Aug 25, 2009
Kristine
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Okay--before I say anything else--PLEASE, if you are ever planning to read the previous book in this series (A Single Thread), READ IT FIRST!!! It really will make a difference!
I really liked following through on some of the situations that were set up in the last book--and can't wait for the next (although I'm horrified to note that it won't be out until summer of 2010!). Hope you like it!
I really liked following through on some of the situations that were set up in the last book--and can't wait for the next (although I'm horrified to note that it won't be out until summer of 2010!). Hope you like it!
Aug 11, 2010
Deandrea
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Grabbed this off the "new" shelf when I was at the libe with out my goodreads list. One of those books you have to keep reading to see how it ends, but 75% of it you can predict exactly how it's going to end. Not a bad story. Might recommend it to Mom. A bit disturbing with the abuse stuff, but insightful in that part in a way. Thank goodness that has never been relevant to me....
May 31, 2010
Stasha
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Again, not a good choice for trying to lift my spirits after a long time in paranormal fiction. A divorced Texan takes a drive and ends up in New England and following her dream of opening a quilt shop. Her Quilt Pink event has an unexpected twist resulting in the forming of a tight bond between some unlikely women.
May 26, 2010
Susan
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This is one of those quilting circle/power of friendship/women's empowerment books. Nice little story about an abused woman who gets away form her abuser & is helped by her quilting friends. Not enough cnflict to make it really interesting. Mainly read it because my mom is a quilter & I am always looking for books for me.
Aug 17, 2009
Donna
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This is the second in this series, the first being A Single Thread. I will be keeping my eye out for that one. This is a story of an abused wife who runs with her children and finds a home and friends in a small town, who are the help that she needs to learn her worth and to stand on her own two feet. Worth reading.
Nov 11, 2011
"Stitched into the heartwarming second installment of Bostwick's contemporary New England quilters series is an unbreakable thread of friendship and faith." - Publishers Weekly
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Jun 24, 2011
Joanne
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Second book in the Cobbled Court series. Read book #1 quite awhile ago but was able to pick up the "thread" of the storyline quickly. Enjoyable read now onto book 3 in the series. Met the author recently at a book signing where she brought us up to date on her characters and helped bring them to life.
Dec 29, 2010
JoAnn/QuAppelle
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This book was a welcome distraction for me with all the busy-ness of the holidays. A bit predictable but it was okay.
The only thing is that this book had so many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that it was terribly distracting. Where was the editor? It was hard to find a page without a mistake.
The only thing is that this book had so many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that it was terribly distracting. Where was the editor? It was hard to find a page without a mistake.
Oct 23, 2011
Sonia
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I could not help giving this book a five star review. It is a subject after my own heart and I loved how she tackled it. Marie Bostwich did a wonderful job in her description of the pain and suffering of an abused woman. She wrote with heart and made it believable. The story around the woman is interesting with many other women helping out and the friendships that last and left her out of the muck.
My only complaint is the editing and that is not completely the author's fault. Whoever e More...
My only complaint is the editing and that is not completely the author's fault. Whoever e More...
Nov 12, 2009
Beth
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I confess; I only went to page 73. Writing in the "I" person format in different chapters under different names was confusing to me. This story about a homeless Mother and how she made good would have been less work to read if written from one perspective, not several.
Feb 11, 2012
Both the book and the reading was good. I haven't read the first book in the series and picked this book up by chance, and it was easy to follow despite not having context.
The story was well-written with an intriguing plot despite being a fairly traditional story arch. The epilogue was slightly overdone, but I don't know if it sets up the next book in the series.
The story was well-written with an intriguing plot despite being a fairly traditional story arch. The epilogue was slightly overdone, but I don't know if it sets up the next book in the series.
Aug 26, 2011
Pat
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the first of a series of stories focused on the lives of a group of women living in a small Connecticut town. this book focused on their efforts to help a woman escape an abusive marriage. Strong, interesting characters. Looking forward to the next book.
Nov 01, 2009
Lillie
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A great sequel to A Single Thread, continuing the heart-warming story of the compelling characters. Even though I have no interest in quilting, I enjoyed reading about the quilters because the quilting was just a backdrop to an enjoyable story.
