Patchwork Connections

Quilting Cozy #4

by Carol Dean Jones

In PATCHWORK CONNECTIONS, seventy-year old Sarah Miller, along with her friends and family, piece together their relationships to create renewed and lasting bonds. Sarah's daughter, Martha, begins to play a larger role in her mother's life, but she brings with her a troubled past and impending danger. Charles pulls his cop hat out of storage, hoping to solve a mystery close to Sarah's heart. Sophie, while building new bonds with her son, continues to keep her cohorts from getting too serious. This sequel to TIE DIED, RUNNING STITCHES, and SEA BOUND is the fourth book in the Quilting Cozy series and continues to offer light mystery, loveable characters, a bit of romance, and lots of quilting.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Fiction

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 28, 2014

Reviews

[ML Blair]

I dare say these books are getting better. It was nice to have the family represented.

[Pat McGhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this series. The characters are great. Love any little bit that includes quilting and love the mysteries that lead you through the story.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love cozy mysteries and I love quilting and this series by Carol Dean Jones is the perfect combination! In this book, we get to know Sarah's daughter, Martha, better. All of the usual characters are also in this book and I feel as if I know them well by now.

This was a well written book that has just the right amount of mystery and quilting. I was hooked on the story from the very beginning. There were twists and turns to add fun to the mystery. I've enjoyed all of the books in this series of quilting cozies and hope that the author has plans for more adventures of Sarah and friends.

Patchwork Connections is a very enjoyable read. I highly recommend this to anyone who reads cozy mysteries and quilts!

[Tracy Shephard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 4 in the quilting cozy mysteries.

Sarah's daughter Martha has always been a quiet figure in the story of Sarah's life in the Cunningham retirement village.

The community spirit is still fresh and vibrant and we see the relationship between Sarah and Martha become closer. 

Sarah has been asked to manage Ruth fabric shop Running Stitches, and while Sarah is not confident, Ruth has every faith in her.

Martha, on the other hand has work trouble. Having fired Derek Kettler for incompetence, she finds herself listening to his troubled personal life story over dinner. When he kisses her goodnight she slaps him......and this is her undoing.

Sarah's beloved Charles is forced to step in, when Martha confides in her mother about her ex husband, and her home is ransacked. As a retired Police officer he knows just what to do.

Cute kittens, kidnap and of course quilts all help make this a novel worthy of a mornings read. Clean, fun and very entertaining they are perfect for quilt lovers and fans of mystery and suspense. 

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I keep reading this series, even though the writing is just above mediocre and there are editing errors. Sorry, spell check doesn't know the difference between "fowl" and "foul", used incorrectly on page 15. It takes a human editor to spot this, something this series sorely lacks.

However, the parts about quilting and the quilting store keep me interested and I do want to know what is going on with each of the characters. We learn much more about Sarah's daughter, Martha, in this book, but the author tells us rather than shows us. And Martha's predicament is resolved in an improbable deus ex machina way. There are good subplots--really the author has a lot of potential, she just needs a good editor.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series because the books continue where the last one left off. The characters that we met in the beginning of the series are now a more integral part of the story and showing their personalities a little more.

I think there are 10 in the series so I am looking forward to reading the rest.....and these are short quick reads.......not to mention all the great quilting in the books too!!!

[Lois · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am glad that I found this series. The characters are likeable and it's nice to read a novel that includes characters that care about each other. As in the previous books of the series, there is a main plot and a few side stores. Some are predictable and others have a bit of a twist. It keeps it interesting.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series! This book was a fun read, with mystery, intrigue and of course quilting! The relationships, friends, family, and love shone through every page. The author is developing the characters so beautifully. Looking forward to the next book!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

OK I'll make this quick because I want to get the next book but if you love a great cozy than you have to get Carol Dean Jones books

[Marion Ziegler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quilters story

As a quilter I enjoyed reading about the quilt shop and the women who gather there also. Was glad that the encouraged the young girl to join them.

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute family book that had mystery component too. Who kidnapped her, and why? Who was trying to get Martha fired? A fun read. And I love the Amish quilt pattern too.

[Lynn DeLano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good addition

Another good read in the series but a little personal and closer to the heart. I am loving the connections to the quilts

[Sharon W. Cordray · Rating 5 out of 5]

a mothers love

No matter how distant they are, a mothers love never fails to comfort her children. Sarah proves this feeling in this episode of a quilting cozy.

[Jayne Hested · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

[kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

A mystery with a twist. Enjoyable character development.

[Jo Windle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow another winner from Carol Dean Jones. I really enjoyed this book. I couldn't put it down. I love the way you keep your readers on their toes.

Please keep them coming.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

great characters