{"id":18278,"date":"2015-01-30T17:42:52","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T22:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=18278"},"modified":"2015-01-30T17:42:52","modified_gmt":"2015-01-30T22:42:52","slug":"a-stitch-in-crime-by-cathy-elliott-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=18278","title":{"rendered":"A Stitch in Crime by Cathy Elliott"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18279\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/A-Stitch-in-Crime.jpg\" alt=\"A Stitch in Crime\" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/A-Stitch-in-Crime.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/A-Stitch-in-Crime-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/A-Stitch-in-Crime-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While not the most suspense-filled or romantic of the <em><strong>Quilts of Love <\/strong><\/em>books I have read, &#8220;A Stitch in Time&#8221; certainly had its moments. The characters were genuine and small town life was represented quite well. Primary character Thea&#8217;s frustrations with her co-chairperson and the general lack of help from the other committee members was so reminiscent of real-life situations &#8211; sad and humorous at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>The plot moved along at a steady pace with a few surprises along the way. The discovery of one particular clue was somewhat unique in my opinion. I would have liked just a bit more interaction between Thea and Cole. I was never quite sure if there was any true romance between them. I did like how the relationship between Thea and her best friend was resolved.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, &#8220;A Stitch in Time&#8221; was a good fit for its genre and should be enjoyed by most who prefer cozy mysteries. I hate to see this series come to an end.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Thea\u2019s first quilt show is coming apart at the seams!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thea James has accepted an assignment as co-chairperson for Larkindale\u2019s first quilt show extravaganza. Juggling the new assignment with running her antique business, she\u2019s already feeling frayed when things start to unravel.<\/p>\n<p>Mary-Alice Wentworth, a much-loved town matriarch, respected quilt judge, and Thea\u2019s dear friend, is covertly conked on the head during the kick-off Quilt Show Soiree, throwing suspicion on her guests. It also appears that a valuable diamond brooch has been stolen during the attack. The family is furious. But is it because of their mugged mother or the missing diamonds?<\/p>\n<p>When a renowned textile expert goes MIA and the famous Wentworth heritage quilt disappears, Larkindale\u2019s reputation as a tourist haven is at risk. Thea attempts to piece the mystery together and save the town\u2019s investment in the quilt show before Mary-Alice is attacked again . . . with far worse results.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quiltsoflovebooks.com\/products\/40\/A-Stitch-in-Crime\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Find out more and purchase a copy at the Quilts of Love Books website.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18284 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cathy-Elliott-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cathy Elliott\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cathy-Elliott-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Cathy-Elliott.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Author and speaker Cathy Elliott nourishes her night-owl habit by creating cozy mysteries and more on her trusty laptop in Anderson, California. Like the protagonist in her new mystery, Cathy is an avid quilter. Besides collecting (too much) cool fabric, she also enjoys hunting for antique treasures.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Cathy at <a href=\"https:\/\/cathyelliottbooks.wordpress.com\/\">https:\/\/cathyelliottbooks.wordpress.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New from Quilts of Love | A Stitch in Crime Kindle Fire Giveaway!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enter to win a Kindle HDX! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/prmo.me\/kVgtSZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14566\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14566\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/qol-stitchincrime-400.jpg\" alt=\"qol-stitchincrime-400\" width=\"400\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/center>\u00a0<strong>One winner will receive:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Kindle HDX<\/li>\n<li><em>A Stitch in Crime<\/em> by Cathy Elliott<\/li>\n<li><em>Masterpiece Marriage<\/em> by Gina Welborn<\/li>\n<li><em>Swept Away <\/em>by Laura V. 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But hurry, the giveaway ends on February 8th.<\/strong> Winner will be announced on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quiltsoflovebooks.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quilts of Love blog<\/a> February 9th.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/prmo.me\/kVgtSZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14568\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14568\" src=\"http:\/\/litfusegroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/qol-stitchincrime-enterbanner.jpg\" alt=\"qol-stitchincrime-enterbanner\" width=\"400\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<strong>{NOT ON FACEBOOK? <a href=\"https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/6600\" target=\"_blank\">ENTER HERE<\/a>.}<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Enter today and spread the word\u2014t<\/strong>ell your friends about the giveaway via FACEBOOK or <strong>TWITTER and increase your chances of winning<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: While not the most suspense-filled or romantic of the Quilts of Love books I have read, &#8220;A Stitch in Time&#8221; certainly had its moments. 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