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librarydancer's review against another edition
3.0
Will appeal to lovers of Jennifer Chivernni's quilting series.
susanp's review against another edition
3.0
Having read all of Sandra Dallas's other books and really liking her as an author, I was looking forward to this one. What a disappointment! The book was just a mediocre love story. Even the plot twists were predictable.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This historical romance—the first Sandra Dallas book I've read—ended up being pretty meh for me. I didn't feel connected to the characters, the prose was very tell-y, the plot (which was thin to begin with) got very predictable, and I felt cheated by the surprise at the end. So, yeah. I did finish the book, which says something, but overall I wasn't impressed.
*I received an ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press.*
*I received an ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press.*
amberlindner's review against another edition
4.0
I actually wanted to hate this book but I was pleasantly surprised
maryfrances_odea's review against another edition
4.0
Another good one
Great characters and enough history to be interesting. I really enjoy how much research Sandra Dallas does and if you live in Colorado it's fun!
Great characters and enough history to be interesting. I really enjoy how much research Sandra Dallas does and if you live in Colorado it's fun!
knitwgrace's review against another edition
2.0
I generally really like Sandra Dallas books but this one felt cheesy and slow. It wasn’t a bad read. Light hearted and overall warm.
rainyday_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
The Patchwork Bride by Sandra Dallas is a heartfelt historical romance.
In the present, Ellen is nearing completion on a quilt that she is giving to her granddaughter, June, as a wedding present. However, June is visiting her grandparents' ranch after calling off her upcoming marriage to her fiancé Dave Proctor. As June wonders if she has made the right choice, Ellen seizes the opportunity to tell her the story of Nell, a young woman who journeyed to the New Mexico territory in 1898. Nell also struggled with her marriage choices and Ellen hopes her story will help June as she wrestles with her decision.
Nell is an independent young woman with very few marriage prospects since she lives on her grandparents' farm in Kansas. She has grown weary of her teaching career and she quickly seizes the chance to join her Aunt Lucy on the ranch in New Mexico Territory where she works. Not long after her arrival, Nell meets Buddy, a handsome young cowboy that quickly steals her heart. Their romance is a bit of a rocky one since both are incredibly stubborn and after one particularly heartbreaking argument, Nell leaves the ranch to return to Kansas.
A year later, Nell is still looking to settle down so she travels to Colorado where she hopes to find the man of her dreams. Working as a waitress, she meets James Hamilton, a traveling salesman whom she gradually falls for. With their wedding date within reach, an unexpected discovery sends Nell once again fleeing back to Kansas.
Nell's third engagement is to a much older gentleman in Kansas City. He is a gentle soul and although she is not in love with him, she decides that friendship might be a better basis for marriage. But alas, their nuptials are not to be although the reason for this break up are not revealed until very late in the story.
Throughout her recounting of Nell's heartache, Ellen is faced with some difficult choices as the love of her life, Ben, continues to decline due to his worsening dementia. She is also dealing with some health issues of her own but Ellen is very reluctant to leave the ranch they so dearly love.
Then there is June's dilemma about what to do about her own future. She left Dave without telling him why she is uncertain about marrying him. Is there any chance the couple can work through their differences? Or will June's life continue to follow the same unhappy path as Nell's?
The Patchwork Bride is a captivating novel with wonderful settings and a cast of fantastic characters. Nell is certainly a sympathetic character whose search for a soulmate will resonate with readers. Sandra Dallas brings the novel to a heartwarming conclusion that will delight fans of wholesome, homespun romances.
In the present, Ellen is nearing completion on a quilt that she is giving to her granddaughter, June, as a wedding present. However, June is visiting her grandparents' ranch after calling off her upcoming marriage to her fiancé Dave Proctor. As June wonders if she has made the right choice, Ellen seizes the opportunity to tell her the story of Nell, a young woman who journeyed to the New Mexico territory in 1898. Nell also struggled with her marriage choices and Ellen hopes her story will help June as she wrestles with her decision.
Nell is an independent young woman with very few marriage prospects since she lives on her grandparents' farm in Kansas. She has grown weary of her teaching career and she quickly seizes the chance to join her Aunt Lucy on the ranch in New Mexico Territory where she works. Not long after her arrival, Nell meets Buddy, a handsome young cowboy that quickly steals her heart. Their romance is a bit of a rocky one since both are incredibly stubborn and after one particularly heartbreaking argument, Nell leaves the ranch to return to Kansas.
A year later, Nell is still looking to settle down so she travels to Colorado where she hopes to find the man of her dreams. Working as a waitress, she meets James Hamilton, a traveling salesman whom she gradually falls for. With their wedding date within reach, an unexpected discovery sends Nell once again fleeing back to Kansas.
Nell's third engagement is to a much older gentleman in Kansas City. He is a gentle soul and although she is not in love with him, she decides that friendship might be a better basis for marriage. But alas, their nuptials are not to be although the reason for this break up are not revealed until very late in the story.
Throughout her recounting of Nell's heartache, Ellen is faced with some difficult choices as the love of her life, Ben, continues to decline due to his worsening dementia. She is also dealing with some health issues of her own but Ellen is very reluctant to leave the ranch they so dearly love.
Then there is June's dilemma about what to do about her own future. She left Dave without telling him why she is uncertain about marrying him. Is there any chance the couple can work through their differences? Or will June's life continue to follow the same unhappy path as Nell's?
The Patchwork Bride is a captivating novel with wonderful settings and a cast of fantastic characters. Nell is certainly a sympathetic character whose search for a soulmate will resonate with readers. Sandra Dallas brings the novel to a heartwarming conclusion that will delight fans of wholesome, homespun romances.
plaidpladd's review against another edition
2.0
There was nothing really to this book, but sometimes that's what you need.
dapperreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was just not for me. It’s just too “lovey dovey” I guess. That’s not quite the right description but it’s close enough.