1. Rival Hearts, Quilts of Love Series #19
    Tara Randel
    Abingdon Press / 2014 / Trade Paperback
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    4.2 out of 5 stars for Rival Hearts, Quilts of Love Series #19. View reviews of this product. 17 Reviews
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  1. Roxann
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    EXCELLENT
    July 26, 2017
    Roxann
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    Meets Expectations: 5
    This book was rather funny to me. You see my husband is 6'2" and an outdoorsman I am however only 5'2" and I love to do crafts. I pictured us doing some of things in this book, like when the quilting ladies could not find a thimble big enough for his fingers my husbands hands are very large and he would have the same problem. I enjoyed this book, I recommend this book to everyone.
  2. VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Lots Of Fun and Romance
    July 13, 2014
    VicsMediaRoom
    Irvine, CA
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Tara Randel in her new book, "Rival Hearts" Book Nineteen in the Quilts of Love Series published by Abingdon Press brings us into the lives of Molly Henderson and Ben Weaver.

    From the back cover: They both want the promotion. But will they find out that it is worth the cost?

    Molly Henderson and Ben Weaver have been rival magazine writers for the same publishing group for years. When both come up for the same promotion, they find themselves in an unexpected competition to win the spot. Molly, editor of Quilter's Heart, and Ben, editor of Outdoor Adventures, must switch roles, each working for the other for one month, then submit an article at the end of their quests.

    Can girly-girl Molly survive the outdoor adventures that Ben has planned? Can Ben navigate the perils of the social dynamics of quilting events without destroying a valuable quilt in one short month? More importantly, in this he-said, she-said situation, will Molly and Ben give in to their attraction and fall in love, no matter who wins?

    This book is the kind of movie that Hollywood used to make back in the 40′s and 50′s. You can almost see Barbara Stanwyck as Molly, possibly Clark Gable as Ben. Molly and Ben are competitors. They each have made their own little niche in the world by the quality of the magazine they edit. Now they are being given the chance at a new magazine but only if they switch places for a month. This is the set-up for a great deal of humor and also the chance for much stretching outside individual comfort zones. Both Molly and Ben learn about themselves as well as others while learning about the barriers they put up to keep from being bruised emotionally. All of the characters are terrific and the plot is very enjoyable as well as being interesting and exciting as well.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  3. Lala
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Another Great Quilt of Love Novel!
    July 10, 2014
    Lala
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I really enjoyed the storyline of Rival Hearts! From the beginning I fell in love with Molly and slowly I fell in love with Ben too! They were both great main characters that had me rooting for them in the competition and hurting with life's disappointments!

    Tara did an amazing job in having such a powerful message about the need for community in our lives! Like Molly I sometimes forget the beauty and gift of having family around all the time where there are people who wish they could say they have family!

    I personally can't quilt, but love reading books that involve quilting and Rival Hearts did not disappoint! It was really interesting to see what Molly did as an editor for a quilting magazine! I so loved her design idea that takes up much of her time!

    Overall I really enjoyed this novel! There was some mild action, romance, and the need for community within our lives!

    *(I received this novel from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my honest review! All thoughts expressed are my own opinions and I was not required to write a positive review!)*
  4. bookwomanjoan
    Oak Harbor, WA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A fun Christian romance
    June 29, 2014
    bookwomanjoan
    Oak Harbor, WA
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Molly and Ben are magazine editors for the same publishing group. Molly conceived of and now heads a successful quilting magazine. Ben's the relatively new editor of the company's outdoor magazine. When the publisher needs an editor for a new magazine, he conceives of a competition between Molly and Ben. Molly will have to kayak and Ben will have to quilt. Each will write an article about their experiences and the winner will be named the new editor.

    This novel was fun. Molly, sheltered from outdoor activities when young because of severe allergies, enlists the help of her macho brother. Ben feels out of his element holding needle and thread when all he's ever done is write about sports.

    The competition goes along pretty well until Molly and Ben each begin to have feelings for the other. But just when it looks like romance is on the way, it appears Ben has sabotaged Molly's chances for success. The sparks fly and and it looks like both will lose, no matter who wins.

    I really liked the characters in the novel. Molly is a gutsy woman and doesn't hesitate to show what she is made of. Ben turns out to be a deeper man than he would have others believe. Both characters grow through the competition experience to reveal hidden qualities.

    In addition to a good romance, the author had added other issues to the novel, such as women working together to help each other, supporting women in need of a safe place, and restoration of family relationships. These all work together to make for a rewarding novel. I really enjoyed it.

    I received a complimentary egalley of this book through a publicity group for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
  5. Booklover10
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Competition can make a romance flourish
    June 24, 2014
    Booklover10
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I like the cover of this book. I have read most books in this series and think that the covers get better with each book. That's hard to do considering I have really like most of them. I also like the different stories that each author tells. That's what makes this series a lot of fun to read... the uniqueness of each story all tied together with a quilt.

    I can't say that this book is full of surprises, but it's still a great read. I think it would be an excellent choice for the beach because it was a light book, but fun.

    Ben and Molly were two characters that you couldn't help but like. They were made for each other, only they didn't quite recognize that at first. Their opposite personalities made them very easy to relate to them.

    I liked the competition in this book. It was a different aspect to a love story that made it interesting and set it apart from others in the series. It kept my attention and I found myself smiling a lot!

    I suspect we'll be reading more from area Randel over the next few years. At least, I hope so!

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    I received this book free from CFBA and Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.
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