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Stitches #2
Brushes
When immortality can be a choice, leaving a legacy becomes a passion.
The magic started in STITCHES and blossoms in BRUSHES, the second installment of the Collinses’ quest to transform their lives from ordinary to extraordinary as they sleuth their way toward retirement.
The power of art makes big waves for Jean and Spence Collins. With the magic of the ancient fabric still inside of them, the Collinses make their first visit to their newly inherited B&B in Richmond, Virginia. While there, Jean becomes obsessed with a small painting called The Dancing Boy. She says the painting speaks to her—and it really does! It has secrets to tell, and so do the immortal members of the Gaines family who comes out of eternal retirement. Immortality can be a choice, and the possibility of it ignites a passion in the Collinses to realize their dreams against life's ticking clock.
Jean and Spence have no idea the firestorm they’re about to unleash after they bring The Dancing Boy home to Portland, Oregon. When they take the painting to the museum to be cleaned by a gifted art student, the worlds of fine art, financial fraud, and magic converge to draw the Collinses into the deadly game of a Ponzi scheme—a game that puts both their magical painting and their inheritance at risk. But the Collinses have a plan. Together with their friend at the FBI, agent Jon Segert, Jean and Spence realize the best way to combat greed is to create a living legacy of generosity—with a little immortal help.
Follow the series at www.stitchesthenovel.blogspot.com
The magic started in STITCHES and blossoms in BRUSHES, the second installment of the Collinses’ quest to transform their lives from ordinary to extraordinary as they sleuth their way toward retirement.
The power of art makes big waves for Jean and Spence Collins. With the magic of the ancient fabric still inside of them, the Collinses make their first visit to their newly inherited B&B in Richmond, Virginia. While there, Jean becomes obsessed with a small painting called The Dancing Boy. She says the painting speaks to her—and it really does! It has secrets to tell, and so do the immortal members of the Gaines family who comes out of eternal retirement. Immortality can be a choice, and the possibility of it ignites a passion in the Collinses to realize their dreams against life's ticking clock.
Jean and Spence have no idea the firestorm they’re about to unleash after they bring The Dancing Boy home to Portland, Oregon. When they take the painting to the museum to be cleaned by a gifted art student, the worlds of fine art, financial fraud, and magic converge to draw the Collinses into the deadly game of a Ponzi scheme—a game that puts both their magical painting and their inheritance at risk. But the Collinses have a plan. Together with their friend at the FBI, agent Jon Segert, Jean and Spence realize the best way to combat greed is to create a living legacy of generosity—with a little immortal help.
Follow the series at www.stitchesthenovel.blogspot.com
302 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2013
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Courtney Pierce
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Courtney Pierce lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her bossy cat. By day, she an executive in the Broadway entertainment industry. Inspiration for her witty novels comes from a theater seat, observing what makes audiences laugh, cry, or walk out the door. Courtney has also published five novels, two short stories, and is a regular contributor to the blog Romancing the Genres. Courtney is a member of Willamette Writers, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and is a board member of the Northwest Independent Writers Association.
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Courtney Pierce lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her bossy cat. By day, she an executive in the Broadway entertainment industry. Inspiration for her witty novels comes from a theater seat, observing what makes audiences laugh, cry, or walk out the door. Courtney has also published five novels, two short stories, and is a regular contributor to the blog Romancing the Genres. Courtney is a member of Willamette Writers, Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and is a board member of the Northwest Independent Writers Association.
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November 18, 2013
In Brushes, we continue the story of Jean and Spence Collins and their journey into magic. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with this delightful couple once again as they meet more of the immortal characters mentioned in the last book as well as some unique mortals in their investigation of a very special painting. I love the way the story weaves history into the modern-day. The story starts out a little slow as it sets the stage, but it picks up speed quickly and soon I was fully immersed in the art, the suspense, and the characters. I’d recommend reading Stitches first, but don’t miss Brushes.
October 20, 2013
I liked this book but I really needed and should have started with book one...liked the characters and the story line...next book please! :-)*** won through goodreads giveaway **
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