Mulberry Hollow by Denise Hunter

When a handsome handyman faces a medical emergency on the Appalachian trail, his sudden appearance in town challenges an ambitious doctor’s plan to remain single for life.

Avery Robinson decided to be a physician after helplessly watching her mother lose a battle with a terrible disease. Now at risk of developing the same illness, Avery guards her heart from love. She’s driven to protect her loved ones as a workaholic doctor in the tiny mountain town of Riverbend Gap, North Carolina.

Contractor Wes Garrett is hiking the Appalachian trail, in memory of the man who died saving his life, when an illness racks his body. After an agonizing fifteen-mile hike to Avery’s clinic, he collapses on her doorstep. He recovers to find himself in debt again—but this time to a beautiful doctor.

When he decides to help her renovate a rundown carriage house, the obstacles to their attraction sprout like weeds—starting with the woman waiting for Wes at the end of the trail. Will he be able to relinquish the debt he owes his best friend? And will Avery find the courage to risk everything for love?

My review:  Avery has a mission in life.  That is to be a dr. and help as many people as she can along the way.  She will never marry as she doesn't want to take the chance of her spouse/children suffer the way she saw her mother suffer.  She can take a test to see if she is a carrier.  But she is afraid.  Then she meets Wes. He became her patient when he became sick on the hiking trail outside her town.  Wes hiking to complete the wish of his friend who died while saving his life.  Wes will do just about anything to stay out of debt.  So when he finds himself in debt to the dr., he does contract work to pay off his debt.  Along the way the two find themselves falling in love.  But Wes thinks he needs to marry his friends sister out of gratitude.  So what are two people supposed to do who love each other but don't think they can?  Read the story and find the answer.  It is a good clean read.

I was given this book Thomas Nelson via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.

Sea Glass Cottage by Irene Hannon

Christi Reece is desperate. The one-time golden girl's life has tarnished, and a cascade of setbacks has left her reeling. She needs help, and she's certain Jack Colby is in a position to provide it.

When she shows up in Hope Harbor, however, Jack wants nothing to do with the woman who betrayed him. He's built a new life on the Oregon coast--and there's no room in it for Christi, even after she takes refuge in a charming but mysterious cottage nearby. Yet it soon becomes apparent his opinion of her may need revising, especially when he ends up needing her help.

My review: I enjoyed another visit to Hope Harbor and reconnecting with previous characters.  This book had two stories rolled into one.  Christi and Jack and Beth and Steve.  Christi was a spoiled rich brat when Jack first met her. But he still fell in love with her.  When she broke his heart, he went as far away from her and made something of himself.  He became a police officer and a famous writer.  Christi became destitute and in need of money.  Which Jack has.  Jack has to learn forgive Christi and also see if he can trust her with his heart again.  Jack has a surprise dropped on his doorstep and then he needs Christi's help.

Beth and Steve have to overcome a tragic experience in their lives.  Beth has to forgive Steve.  Steve has to forgive himself.  

Forgiveness is the main theme in this book.  I recommend this book to all.

I was given this book by Revell Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.

Classic & Colorful Patchwork and Applique Quilts by Jim & Jan Shore

This book first caught my attention because it was a book by Jim & Jan Shore.  Their figurines are amazing.  When I realized it was a quilt book, I had to check it out.  The patterns have full sized templates and good instructions on how to make the quilts.  There's also a little story that goes along with each pattern.  I was given this book to preview by the publisher that I downloaded to my Kindle. I liked it so well I showed it to my boss, (I work at a quilting store) and she immediately ordered some.  I will be getting the paper version of this.  

I was given this book by the publisher via NetGalley in an exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.