The Jane Austen Quilt Club: Colebridge Community Series Book 4 of 7

Colebridge Community #4

by Ann Hazelwood

The fourth novel in this seven-part series with Anne Brown and the Colebridge community. In The Basement Quilt, The Potting Shed Quilt, and The Funeral Parlor Quilt, you have become familiar with Anne Brown as well as her family and friends who encounter many of the same ups and downs as most of us. In this fourth novel, join them as they create a Jane Austen masterpiece that represents each one ofthe group members' life situations. When they enter their quilt in a contest, how does an entirely different quilt end up at the show? Solve the mystery with them as they persevere through challenges, both personal and professional. Travelwith Anne as she takes us on her personal adventure of life in the Colebridge community. Electronic Book (e-Book) Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in a PDF format and is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Book 4 in the Colebridge Community Series.

Genres: Mystery, Romance, Fiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Ann Hazelwood was the owner of a quilt shop for 30 years. She has always adored quilting and is a certified quilt appraiser. In addition to her cozy quilt fiction, she has written travel guides and quilting non-fiction.

Reviews

[Danita W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book as much as the others. I had a sneaky suspicion that Roxanne had something to do with the disappearance of the Jane Austen Quilt but didn't know how she could have gotten it out of the package. Good twist to the story. I am glad it was found. As a quilter I hate the thought of someone stealing a quilt -- so much of the quilter goes into its creation that it can be heartbreaking for a quilter if hers goes missing just as it was for the ladies in the group. There are so many unfinished story lines that I can't wait to see them hopefully developed in the future-- the expansion of the shop, Sylvia and Harry's relationship, Sam's health, what Grandmother Davis does not want them to see in the attic, the continued development of the Taylor house, and most of all Anne--- I think she's pregnant!!!

[Lisa Beth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Made it through 24 pages and had to put it down. I skimmed through to see if this ever had anything to do with Jane Austen, as I'd hoped when I reserved the book. This book was not remotely what I thought it would be. How disappointing! I feel guilty that the librarians had to look it, get it off the shelf and send it to my library for me. What a waste of everyone's time!

[Deborah Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I love this series and so glad that each new book is a continuance of the previous. I feel a part of this community and find it difficult t o put the book down.

On to the next one.

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

You would think a book with this title would be about Jane Austen and quilting, but I was solely disappointed. Hmmm...

[Sherry D'ambrosio · Rating 3 out of 5]

One little detail a!most made me stop reading

This series is a lighthearted cozy novel about a small community with a touch of the paranormal. The first 2 books in the series were cute, easy reading and included topics that interest me, that is, quilting and writing. The paranormal touches went to unlikely extremes but I wouldn't mind having a ghost leave me a crystal pitcher of lemonade. I wanted to see how things developed with the newly wed Anne and Sam so I went on to this, book 4.

One little thing drove me crazy and if this had been a paperback, I'd have been tempted to throw it across the room. The author began to end chapters, and sometimes just paragraphs with "Hmmm." Once, okay, the character is thinking. If this was used following text about the character pondering a problem, for instance. But no, it was used at the end of almost every chapter and sometimes within. Why? For word count? Because the author wasn't sure where she was going from there? Granted, this isn't high literature but the run together words and misspellings common in e-books are enough to have to pass over. This repetition of "Hmm" more a sound than a word was really irksome. If Book 5 has the same issue, I will give up reading the series.

[Zen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well not much really happened in this 4th installment of the Colebridge Community Series. Anne decided to go ahead and pursue her dream of expanding her flower shop. I liked her assertiveness as she went up against her husband Sam and her mother Sylvia. The ladies started both a Jane Austen Literary Society and a Jane Austen Quilt Club. This took up much of the book. Many people had difficulty coming up with a quilt square to add to the Jane Austen quilt, and then just as it was sent off to compete in a quilt show it was stolen! Luckily, this was resolved in short order with no real harm done. On to book five.

[Nicole Putnam · Rating 3 out of 5]

There mystery portion of this book was non-existent. The title felt deceptive as the Jane Austen and quilt club was just a side story to the life of Anne. Not a bad book just a boring book as Anne, the main character, tried to balance the desire for independence with being a “dutiful “ wife to her husband. Not sure what the big deal is with the ghost as it doesn’t really add much to the story line.

[Phyllis Mescia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful Colebridge visit!

Very much enjoyed The Jane Austen Quilt Club book! The only complaint I would have is that Anne is starting to annoy me with her Hmmms and her indiciveness on so many important things like her marriage, her business, starting to have a family…etc. If she’s not careful, she’s going to put her marriage at risk! But otherwise, I enjoyed it tremendously!

[Leslie Buck · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have not always given Ann Hazelwood's books this high a rating. This one, however, was more interesting to me because the main character had many demands placed upon her and yet wanted to maintain her own path in life. This is a challenge for anyone. While Hazelwood's books are usually light in depth of character, there was a bit more emphasis on introspection and inner conflict in this one.

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this series up to this book. If I heard Anne say hmmmmm one more time, I was going to throw the tablet across the room. Now of course I wouldn't do that but it was really irritating. I loved the story lines in the previous books but this one just dragged on. However I will carry on and start the next book soon.

[Susan V · Rating 2 out of 5]

I keep reading this series because there are some engaging characters and the story line is somewhat interesting. But like many others have said, the incessant use of "hmmm", "kodak moment", has not abated from earlier books. Again, glad I was able to obtain this free on Hoopla.

[Joann]

I picked this book up based upon the title.
It is part of a series.
Can be read alone as I did, but you do miss some background information that is mentioned yet only partially explained.
Fans of Jane Austen books should enjoy the references and quotes from Austen's books.

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't wait for the next episode.

[Dru · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as interesting as the first several books were. I hope the next ones are better. This one got kind of boring.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of things happening and anticipating what may be next.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute!

[Heidi A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Liked the idea of making a Jane Austen quilt. Lots happened in the book, but it didn’t keep my interest. Found myself constantly skimming to get to the end, hope next in series is more to my liking.

[Karlene Gould · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quilt club

An awesome story is told of love and friendship around an
amazing quilt! Wish we had a group of quilters with this in mind here.

[kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m very much enjoying the series.. the storyline and the characters.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is fine but I have to admit I prefer those set in East Perry and Wisconsin.

[Tonya Mathis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. I love Jane Austin. I had figured out who did it early on. Can't wait for the next book.

[Charli Woolsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disappearing Quilt

I was so happy about the return of the quilt that had disappeared in shipping. The ladies had worked so hard coming up with ideas for their individual blocjs.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paper

[Kelly Himmelberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a little boring compared to the others. I look forward to the next book in the series.

[Denice · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry but there is hardly anything to this book. It was so trivial it took me so long to read it because it never drew me in. Very Clean.

[Dawn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just proof once again that attaching Jane’s name will get me to try it but there’s always a bad apple in the bunch. I REALLY dislike the “See Dick, See Jane” style in adult writing. Seriously, “Nancy” knows her name, the character talking to her doesn’t/shouldn’t have to repeat it several times in the same conversation on the same page. We’re adult readers, trust me, we can follow just fine! It’s awkward! It’s just not good writing to me and comes across as immature. Write how people really communicate, we don’t talk like robots in real life. I couldn’t get past the first few chapters, besides the aforementioned, the protagonist is hardly likable. More of a selfish sounding brat. People ask if your husband is okay and it ticks you off? Can’t walk with him while he recuperates because that’s your alone time? She’s complained about almost everything and I just started the book. That’s too narcissistic for me. She’s a huge Debby Downer! Different strokes I guess, this one goes in the donate pile, not on my shelves.

[Sherry Sharpnack · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like Ms. Hazelwood was just trying to mash a bunch of plot points into this thrown-together book. I am getting tired of her stereotype of Anne's English employee, Jean, as my English mother-in-law talks nothing like Jean. The plot (as much of it as there is) appears to be centered around a quilt that the Jane Austen club members decide to make. The "whodunit" is brilliantly clear throughout, so that takes the "mystery" out of this "cozy mystery." There was also poor proofreading when transcribing this into an ebook, which is disappointing also for the money I had to pay for it. I'm still intrigued enough to read Book #5 to see what happens to Anne, et al,
But it's gonna be a while, as I am not
Going to pay the current price for it.

[Marsha Rafalski · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.25 rounded to 3.0).

This is the fourth book in the Colebridge Missouri Series. This particular book focuses on the characters of the book and the relationships between them. The Jane Austen Literary Society decides to also become a a quilting club with each member coming up with a theme and preparing a quilt block to honor their favorite author. This book isn’t much of a mystery instead it focuses on the development of the characters and their relationships. The strength of this story is the characters and who they support each other with day to day challenges . Recommend to readers interested in mysteries, small towns, and romance.

[Mkotch · Rating 2 out of 5]

Extremely awkward writing! This was the fourth in the series and I kept puzzling over who people were. It was as if I had walked into a conversation and nobody spent any time catching me up. Most annoying. The main couple had major communication problems which I hope get resolved in the next book. And the "mystery" was lame - I figured it out right away.

[Vicky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe it would have been better if I had started at the beginning of the series, but this just wasn't capturing my attention. The characters weren't really introduced, so I didn't really care about their problems, and everything felt very superficial.