Colebridge Quilted Christmas: Colebridge Community Series Book 7 of 7

Colebridge Community #7

by Ann Hazelwood

Enjoy Christmas in Colebridge in the final installment of Ann Hazelwood's Colebridge Community Series. Main street is busy with the Mistletoe Market and the quilt show in the depot. Folks in Colebridge help one another, especially at Christmas. Through love and loss, the townspeople are sewn together. The layers of their lives, like quilts, blend as one through appreciation of the community that binds them�not just just in Colebridge, but in their hearts. Book 6, final book, in the Colebridge Community Series.

Genres: Christmas

344 pages, Paperback

First published September 3, 2015

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

[Zen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the final book in the Colebridge Community series. I have to be honest and say I pumped up the ratings on the previous six books (except number six) because I was enjoying the characters and was in the mood for something light. But this book kind of highlighted all that was not good about the series for me. In all the books except number six, nothing really happened. That was fine because the day to day lives and banter of the characters was enjoyable. But in book seven underlying themes that were a little disturbing really surfaced. Anne, the protagonist, says her employees are like family, but they do a ton of extra work for her and she does not seem to pay them very well. It was pointed out that Beverley, the only African American character in the book was "born to serve" and she "had it in her blood." Hmmmm as Anne would say, seems a little racist to me. As well, after Anne lost her tall, dark and handsome husband Sam in book six, along comes Reverend Jack, tall, dark and handsome in book seven, to tell Anne how wonderful and special she is. That's enough mind candy for me - back to some Can-Lit I go.

[Rachel Maiwald · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have never struggled through a series as much as this one. The writing is mediocre, and not in a "light read" sort of way. A lot of the minor characters were lovable, and that was its saving grace. Ann Brown/Dixon is self-centered and inconsiderate, so much so that it becomes annoying. She could save herself TONS of trouble by communicating better and setting boundaries. There are so many parts of these books that are just strange, including inaccurate terminology and unrealistic occurrences. For a quilting series, there was very little quilting, and I've never heard of some of the stuff mentioned and I've been a quilter for over 25 years. I'm also a huge Jane Austen fan, and so many important details were excluded while obscure facts that I've never heard before were included. And as Ann begins motherhood in this book, there's so many inaccuracies about milestones, etc I lost count. Generally I am really not that critical of a reader, but I complained nonstop to a friend about how unrealistic and inaccurate this last book in particular was.

[Carol Slater · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a new reader of both the series and the author, I must say that I found this book to not be an enjoyable read.

A Colebridge Quilted Christmas is book 7 of this series of this quaint little town. I was not aware of that when I began reading it. The book is a stand alone book, but speaks of the characters that has been in the previous books. The town sounds like a nice place to visit that might be full of tourists at Christmas time to visit the Mistletoe Market, but the excitement for the town even begins to sway following the long and uninteresting story that follows.

I found the main character, Anne has lost her husband in a previous book and is now a single mom that works a floral shop as well as controls a property investment that her husband made. She says her employees are like family, but it seems as though she uses them for many more tasks that what employees would actually be expected to do.

This book suggests the beginning of a romance with the new Reverend Jack Fletcher, but just as the story moves along slowly so does this hint of romance. In the end, she really doesn't say whether she will ever be with Jack or not. She speaks of not being sure she needs to move on.

The entire book is a mundane series of the daily life of Anne, her employees, and the Reverend with a few other characters thrown in. There really is nothing that happens in the entire book to make me think that I would ever read another book in the series or by this author.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize it when I started this book that is was the 7th in the series but I had no problems getting into the story. Main Street is busy with the mistletoe market and Anne is busy with her flower shop and her one year old son Sam. Her husband died a year ago and she is adjusting to that. A romance starts with the new pastor of her church even though she isn't sure she is ready for that. A very pleasant Christmas time story.

[Deb Blackbourn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Moving Forward

I heard about Ann Hazelwood at the Quilted Fish quilt shop in Fish Creek, Door County, Wisconsin. This is the first of her books that I have read. It won’t be the last! Anne lost her husband, Sam about a year ago. Since then, she had their son & named him Sammy. She has a flower shop on Main St. & is friends with the other business owners. Her friend & employee, Abbey, is in charge of a Christmas market, where someone cuts the light strings every night after the close of the market. After the Christmas market closes for the year, they find that the fairy was the culprit. Anne loves to entertain and her live-in nanny & housekeeper, Ella, helps her remarkably well. There are many different scenarios taking place in the book; but the book is written so well, they are melded perfectly! Rev. Jack Fletcher is a new pastor in town and before long Anne’s friends & relatives think he might be a good partner for her. Anne invited friends & family members to her Christmas dinner. It began snowing & the snow piled up quickly making it impossible to leave her home. Her home was on top of a hill that snow plows would need to clear the snow before anyone could leave. As Anne & Ella make sleeping arrangements for everyone to stay the night, the electricity goes out! Anne ‘s greenhouses are quickly put on generators. Anne & Ella distribute candles, blankets & make sure fireplaces are good to go. After most are tucked in for the night, Anne & Rev. Jack Fletcher have a private conversation in which Jack tells Anne that he is attracted to her. I don’t know if there will be, or if there is, a sequel, but I would love to read it! I have found a new author to love! Thank you, Ann Hazelwood!

[Shelia Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining

Certainly all 7 books meshed together very well. I was heart suck that Sam was removed from the cast. He was almost too good to be true but I was genuinely heart broken and mourned for him. Of the books I have read written by Ann Hazelwood this series was my favorite

[Heidi A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish she had skipped the Christmas book for this series. I liked it for a Christmas book, that had some nice touching moments. My issue is that the book before wrapped most, but not quite all things. Then this story adds new characters and leaves me with more questions. Oh well it’s the end of the series and I’ll have to make up my own storyline for what happened after this book.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book at a library book sale in july. I started reading it on my birthday (9/10). It is just lovely. I devoured this book. This is a town i would live in this is a town i would love . i wont give away anything but you should def read

[Lisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was not aware when I began reading that this is book 7 of a series.
Way too boring about the daily life of Anne to hold my interest. There is nothing that happens in this entire book. Very slow moving.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last Coleridge book and the last Ann Hazelwood book. I feel like her writing improved with each series. I always enjoyed the settings and characters. Since the author is kind of local and she includes true events and locations it adds more interest for me.

[Tonya Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

NOOOOO, you can't end it like this. There's got to be more. Does she go to Europe? What about Jack? I want to see Sammy grow up. Does Harry live? Does Sue get marries? So many unanswered questions.

[Deirdre Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining story

Good characters. Had trouble with some grammar errors. Usage of improper I instead of me. They gave Sammy and I, should be they gave Sammy and me. It just caught my eye when reading.

[Marlyn G. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas and quilts.

Fun story with family, friends, and Christmas . Anne has a houseful of people for an unexpected Chritsmas sleepover! Stories of past Christmas's and life stories are heard. Great story lines.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Last book would have given 5 stars if she hadn't left so many unanswered questions ...why end the series will miss the great group of characters

[Dru · Rating 4 out of 5]

The end of a very good series. All the books were good. Loved getting to know the characters and activities in this town.

[Mrs Susan Steele · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real getaway

I loved all the whole set. It transport you to another world. Very good story line carried through the whole series.

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Colebridge Quilted Christmas

I so loved this book such a good clean story that you could enjoy and all the characters in the book are so good

[Edwina Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful Christmas story. I enjoyed it so much. It is clean. It tells how Christmas is special and spent with good friends and family. A great read.

[kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Final in the series. Ver enjoyable. Moving on now to the Door County quilt series.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the end of the series, some things were left up in the air for the reader to imagine. What a great way to finish.

[Mary Counihan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book to be very disappointing 😞 After reading the first 6 books I was hoping for a better ending. The last book was anticlimactic. I feel like I wasted my time on the first 6 books.

[Maureen Timerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the eighth and final novel in this series, and I was given the opportunity to review this book, I now am looking forward to reading the entire series. So yes this can be read alone, and enough information is included to carry you through, so you know what is going on.
When this book opens we are very much into the Christmas Season in Colebridge, and Anne is busy everywhere, so much on her plate, you want to tell her to breath. Little Sammy is about to enjoy his first Christmas, and be the center of everyone’s world.
As I turned the pages of this book I became so absorbed in Anne’s world, and put myself in her shoes, and I will tell you once you pick it up, you can’t put it down, it is so compelling a read.
Where Anne has a lot of problems, and grief being the main one, she seems to be constantly thinking of others. The Christmas spirit abounds in this story, and wait until you see the Christmas Market, it is described so well, felt I was there.
What a gift Ann Hazelwood has to bring the written word alive, while this was my first book by here, it will not be my last.
I received this book from the Publisher American Quilter’s Society, and was not required to give a positive review.

[Shirley Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sorry to see this series end. I will definitely purchase and read any new books by Ann Hazelwood.

[Sandy Forman-Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice easy reading. good storyline

[Marsha]

Wonderful wholesome read

[Deborah Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very, Merry, Snowy, Christmas

Loved this novel series. I hated to see it end. What about Jack. What about her trip to England. Let my imagination take over.

[Meri-Lyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very predictable. Glad to finish the series.

[Sue · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ditto my review of The Basement Quilt

[Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful series, didn't want to see it end

[Rachel S. Herman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ann's books are so good that I am almost through reading all her Series! This is #7 of the Colebridge Community Series!