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I've so enjoyed the other books in the series although at times found them repetitive which often happens with a series as the author has to retell certain parts of the previous books so a certain book can stand on it's own. This book was different and I enjoyed imagining being in Hawaii and the descriptions of winter holidays -living in Michigan. However I found the story pretty predictable and not being a quilter, wishing the long quilting descriptions would go faster..I found the ending of a difficult divorce and Bonnie's many troubles a little too much of a fairy tale ending. We'd all love to have our friends be there always and come through in the end but it was such a perfect end to such trouble, all neatly wrapped up, it seemed a little too utopia, esp for a series that would go on...I had a little hard time finding her love interest believable, he had a past that greatly haunted him and he and Bonnie argued some but then everything was great, not a lot more development of the relationship after they fell in love. Not a page turner as the other books have been, I kind of knew how this would all turn out but hoped for a bit more twists and turns..

i wish it was in the same class as the previous books. I wish there has been more Sylvia and more Elm creek. This book was well not great. Just Ok.

I have read all books in this series and I don't think this one is as good as the others. I find it boring and it doesn't keep my interest. I hope next book will return to Quilt Camp and all the characters we have learned to love.

I have read all the Elm Creek Quilt books and enjoyed them immensely. This one takes on a different plot twist with Bonnie and some new characters in Hawaii. Having traveled to Maui years ago, I really felt like I revisited the beautiful island. Her descriptions of Lahina and other places were accurate (by my memory) and I could visualize the walk with Bonnie to see the banyan tree and other landmarks. I appreciated the exposure to some Hawaiian history and was moved by the importance of quilting in that culture. <br /> <br />A great read for me because I learned something, I felt some emotions for the characters, and I didn't want it to end. I agree with another reviewer that I don't particularly "like" Bonnie, but Chiaverini has a well-developed character, flaws and all. The cover is beautiful and helpful in understanding the Hawaiian style. <br /> <br />I'm eager to see what happens next, but I'll have to wait for it to come out. Thanks for all the books so far!

I am a real fan of the Elm Creek Quilt novels. I love the characters and stories that come from them. This book added a new quilting dimension with some history of Hawaii and Hawaiin quilting techniques. As usual, the book leaves the reader to wonder what will happen next. Great relaxing read.