Enter
INTERVIEWS & REVIEWS
  • Home
    • About >
      • Mission Statement
      • FAQ'S
      • Review Us!
    • Contact
  • For Writers
    • Resources
  • Interviews
    • Interview Submissions
  • Reviews
    • Book Submissions
    • Become a Reviewer >
      • Book Reviewer Guidelines
  • Team Members Only
    • Amish Romance
    • Biblical Fiction
    • Bible Study/Devotional
    • Children's Books
    • Christian Living
    • Contemporary Fiction
    • Fantasy/Sci-Fi
    • Historical Fiction
    • Mystery/Suspense
    • Young Adult
  • Book of the Month
    • January Nominations
  • 2022 Book of the Year
    • 2022 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2021 Book of the Year
    • 2021 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2020 Book of the Year
    • 2020 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2019 Book of the Year
  • 2018 Book of the Year
    • 2018 Finalists
  • Our Reviewers
    • Marta Aldrighetti
    • Karen Baney >
      • Anna Bottoms
      • Ezara Boyce-Swann
      • Kassidi Brewer
      • Thomas Brown
      • Carolyn Bryant
    • Laura J. Davis >
      • Joan Dowell
    • Marie Edwards
    • Susan Feaster
    • Kristina Hall >
      • Joy Hannabass
      • Abigail Harder
      • Adriann Harris
      • Charity Henico
      • Mindy Houng
      • Monica Huyser
    • Christy Janes
    • Raechel Kelly >
      • Linda Klager
    • Beverly Laude >
      • Cassandra Lee
      • Tammy Lunsford
    • Kevin Maltsberger >
      • Rebecca Maney
      • Lisa McGuire
      • Jane Mouttet
    • Rick Norris
    • Lori Parrish >
      • Deanne Patterson
      • Susan Poll
      • Mary Polyakov
    • Kathryn Sadakierski >
      • Kimberlee Sams
      • Connie Porter Saunders
      • Rob Seabrook
      • Erin Stevenson
      • Emily Stephens
      • Katelyn Sponaugle
      • Sarah Speck
      • Amy Smelser
      • Paula Shreckhise
      • Nora St. Laurent
    • Laura Thomas >
      • Winnie Thomas
    • Billi Varela >
      • Diana Varela
      • Elisha Varela
      • Juanita Varela
    • Nikita Wells >
      • Sara Beth Williams
      • Tina Williams
      • Conny Withay
      • Cheryl Wood
  • Home
    • About >
      • Mission Statement
      • FAQ'S
      • Review Us!
    • Contact
  • For Writers
    • Resources
  • Interviews
    • Interview Submissions
  • Reviews
    • Book Submissions
    • Become a Reviewer >
      • Book Reviewer Guidelines
  • Team Members Only
    • Amish Romance
    • Biblical Fiction
    • Bible Study/Devotional
    • Children's Books
    • Christian Living
    • Contemporary Fiction
    • Fantasy/Sci-Fi
    • Historical Fiction
    • Mystery/Suspense
    • Young Adult
  • Book of the Month
    • January Nominations
  • 2022 Book of the Year
    • 2022 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2021 Book of the Year
    • 2021 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2020 Book of the Year
    • 2020 Book of the Year Finalists
  • 2019 Book of the Year
  • 2018 Book of the Year
    • 2018 Finalists
  • Our Reviewers
    • Marta Aldrighetti
    • Karen Baney >
      • Anna Bottoms
      • Ezara Boyce-Swann
      • Kassidi Brewer
      • Thomas Brown
      • Carolyn Bryant
    • Laura J. Davis >
      • Joan Dowell
    • Marie Edwards
    • Susan Feaster
    • Kristina Hall >
      • Joy Hannabass
      • Abigail Harder
      • Adriann Harris
      • Charity Henico
      • Mindy Houng
      • Monica Huyser
    • Christy Janes
    • Raechel Kelly >
      • Linda Klager
    • Beverly Laude >
      • Cassandra Lee
      • Tammy Lunsford
    • Kevin Maltsberger >
      • Rebecca Maney
      • Lisa McGuire
      • Jane Mouttet
    • Rick Norris
    • Lori Parrish >
      • Deanne Patterson
      • Susan Poll
      • Mary Polyakov
    • Kathryn Sadakierski >
      • Kimberlee Sams
      • Connie Porter Saunders
      • Rob Seabrook
      • Erin Stevenson
      • Emily Stephens
      • Katelyn Sponaugle
      • Sarah Speck
      • Amy Smelser
      • Paula Shreckhise
      • Nora St. Laurent
    • Laura Thomas >
      • Winnie Thomas
    • Billi Varela >
      • Diana Varela
      • Elisha Varela
      • Juanita Varela
    • Nikita Wells >
      • Sara Beth Williams
      • Tina Williams
      • Conny Withay
      • Cheryl Wood

Book Reviews​

9/22/2022

0 Comments

A Quilt for Christmas

 
Picture
Author: Melody Carlson
Genre: Christmas Romance
Release Date: September 6, 2022


Cuddle up with this cozy story of giving and forgiving--with a little bit of romance

Christmas should be celebrated with family, but for Vera Swanson, that's not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is lonely in her condo-for-one--until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door needing help.

With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona enlists Vera's aid, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she has a special request--a Christmas quilt for Mama.

Vera will have to get a ragtag group of women together to fulfill the request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly, retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the Albright family will be merry, after all. And she may even find herself a new family of friends along the way.

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Reviewer: Jane Mouttet

Melody Carlson has a way of reaching her audience - whether it be a book for children, teens, or adults. A Quilt for Christmas is no exception. We have all faced losses, which can make it hard to celebrate the holidays. Whether it is the loss of a spouse, parent, or child, a wayward family member, a change in relationship status, the loss of a job, a move to a new location, or health concerns. The characters in this holiday story will encourage readers to move outside of their loss and create new friends and new traditions. 

As is often the case in real life, little Fiona, a four-year-old precious little girl, draws out the best in those she comes in contact with. She is loving and kind. She is the person you want in your life and the person you want to be. 

May A Quilt for Christmas encourage you to reach out to others, especially during the holidays, whether you are the one who is lonely or you see lonely people in your area. I highly recommend you add A Quilt for Christmas to your reading list. 

Even though A Quilt for Christmas is written for the Christian adult market, I do not see any problem placing the book in a K-12 Christian school library. I think teens would enjoy this holiday story. 

I received a review copy courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews. This is my honest review. 


Picture
Reviewer: Marta Aldrighetti

Vera is new in the city, she likes patchwork art, but she left behind her quilt group, and here she doesn't know anyone. Hurt people hurt people: everyone has a history, struggles, and problems, so be always kind.

The cover didn't catch my eye because I like covers with people in them. But, I enjoyed reading this book because I love handmade crafts (embroidery, patchwork, crochet, etc.). Reading the story, I imagined being with the characters, sewing together, helping them, chatting, and laughing with them. 

I can relate with Beverly that she would like to resume the church quilt group because I attended a stitching group. It was fun to spend afternoons with friends. It's also important to help, hear, listen, learn, and teach each other.

I received a review copy courtesy of Revell through NetGalley and Interviews & Reviews.


Picture
Reviewer: Connie Porter Saunders

Vera Swanson used to love Christmas. This was before she became a widow living in a city where everyone was a stranger. Christmas was now a day to be dreaded until a knock on the door offered her a reason to love Christmas again. A scared little girl and her suddenly ill mother quickly gave Vera a new purpose for her life!

Four-year-old Fiona Albright is absolutely adorable, so it's no surprise that Vera agrees to help her and her family. She also finds it difficult to refuse Fiona's request to make a quilt for her mother. Vera finds help for this herculean task in the form of three complete strangers who are her complete opposites. She soon realizes that God had stitched them together in love.

It's become a tradition for me to read Melody Carlson's annual Christmas offering. This novella certainly didn't disappoint with its beautiful cover and heartwarming story. I was given all of the feels as I visualized the beautiful decorations, imagined the tantalizing aromas, and experienced the joy that comes from friendship and love. A Quilt for Christmas is a lovely gift for readers!

I received a review copy courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews for my honest opinion.


Picture
Reviewer: Nora St. Laurent

I look forward to reading Melody Carlson's Christmas stories every year. She comes up with the most interesting adventures that involve family, has a splash of romance, and always gets to the heart of the season. This story is no exception.

Readers first meet Vera Swanson, who is recently widowed. She sold her house and is now in a condo. She thought she'd have time for the grandchildren, but things changed unexpectedly. Then four-year-old Fiona Albright knocks on Vera's door in a panic, seeking assistance for her mother. She does the only thing she can do for this family: get them help. Fiona is convinced that making her mother a quilt for Christmas will get her on the fast track to healing, lift her mother's spirits and give her hope.

Christmas is a special and hard time for many as they miss loved ones and their days gone by. It's also a time of wonder, healing, kindness, love, and forgiveness. Making Fiona's dream come true isn't easy. But with Fiona's faith, determination, and goodness, things start to come together in surprising ways. 

The characters are strong and opinionated in this story. I wasn't sure if this would end on a happy note. LOL! There is just something about quilts that bring people together, no matter their squabbles. This book makes you smile in the end. 

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a review copy from Revell through Interviews & Reviews and NetGalley. 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 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    RSS Feed


    Categories

    All
    Action/Adventure
    Amish Fiction
    Anthology
    Bible Study
    Biblical Fiction
    Children
    Christian Living
    Christmas
    Church History
    Contemporary Fiction
    Contemporary Romance
    Cookbook
    Devotionals
    Dual Time
    Dual-Time
    Fantasy
    Fiction
    Historical Fiction
    Historical Romance
    Inspirational Fiction
    Marketing
    Marriage
    Memoir
    Missions
    Mystery/Suspense
    Poetry
    Prophecy
    Regency Romance
    Romantic Suspense
    Science Fiction
    Self Help
    Self-Help
    Social Issues
    Spiritual Growth
    Spiritual Warfare
    Theology
    Thriller/Suspense
    Time Travel Romance
    Women's Issues
    Young Adult

    Archives

    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016

    We are listed in The Book Reviewers Directory!

Services

Interviews
​Interview Submissions
Reviews
Our Reviewers
Advertise
For Writers
Book Submissions

Support

Contact


© COPYRIGHT 2016. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Disclaimer
FTC DISCLAIMER: All the books reviewed on this site are given to us for the express purpose of review. They are provided by publishers, publicists, authors and agents. None of our reviewers were required to write positive reviews and none of them were paid monetarily. All opinions are those of each individual reviewer. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”