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The ladies of the Maintown, Oregon church are all abuzz when they learn of the new and single circuit-riding preacher that will be coming through town. They all decide to inspire their daughters to make a quilt to welcome him, which soon results in a competition between the girls as each tries to out-sew the other. But Zach Hartley is unlike any preacher they've ever seen - he's clumsy in the pulpit and does women's work rather than praying over the sick. While this only serves to endear him to most women, Ellie sees something suspicious in his character. Maybe it's his connections to the Portland crime ring and other dangerous thugs?
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"I really liked this book. It was refreshingly different from all the other women's Christian novels I've read. The characters are real and not always perfect. In fact, the Bachelor is hiding a dark secret. Judith Pella came up with a very clever plot for this romantic mystery."
— Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Pella gives us delightful characters in this story of a church’s sewing circle in post–Civil War America. The novel moves quickly, and its plot points are sweet. That Pella is herself a quilter brings authenticity to the sewing settings, and the friendship between the members is sweet and touching.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars) -
“King’s polished performance captures the sense of mystery that surrounds the bumbling new preacher, his unusual sermons, his even more unusual prayers, and the women’s humorous competition for his attention…Aligning mood and voice, King portray’s Ellie’s developing suspicions of Zack with clarity. The surprising conclusion will leave listeners anticipating the next book in the series.”
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Bachelor's Puzzle Listener Reviews
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" I read this awhile ago but forgot to mark it off my list. it was fun to read it again. "
— Laura, 1/17/2014 -
" I love this book. The ending was a bit hurried and could have been developed better, but it was very good. A light, romantic read. The second book, Sister's Choice, is next on my list! "
— Rosamond, 12/5/2013 -
" Four chapters in, and it was interesting. Just not fabulous, I have too much on my TBR list to read something I'm just not crazy about. With that said, if I see it on sale, I'm definitely buying it. Christian fiction with quilts and romance? I'm in. "
— Margaret, 10/29/2013 -
" This was a good book if you like a christian story from the old west. "
— Paula, 10/15/2013 -
" Light reading. Enjoyed reading it and it didn't take long to finish "
— Kathy, 10/1/2013 -
" It's a fun quick read. I like the character development and the interactions especially between the women of the small farming community. The plot is fun, but nothing earth shattering. "
— Kami, 10/1/2013 -
" An easy, wholesome read. I was delighted to know that in this book, the mother is a "matronly 40 year old". I guess I've found my title... "
— Michelle, 9/19/2013 -
" Same as its sequel. Not good "
— Abby, 6/19/2013 -
" The first book in Judith Pella's new series - not my favorite compared to her other series, but the stories are still good. I just had a harder time connecting with the characters and getting in the book than in other book by this author. "
— Katie, 5/30/2013 -
" I like this book. It was clever and kind of fun. I would have given it more stars if it had ended better. It ended kind of flat. But I didn't realize it was part of a series, so maybe it was trying to leave things open for the future. "
— Amy, 3/12/2013 -
" Okay read. The plot was really interesting but the writing didn't seem inspired. The book wraps up very very quickly, almost too quickly I think. "
— Cassandra, 1/2/2013 -
" It was interesting although I kinda already figured out what was going to happen in the end in the very beginning...wasn't exactly surprised with the end. "
— Lauren, 11/25/2012 -
" Light reading -- a Christian book with a lot of quilting in it. Predictable, but a good read for the genre. "
— Julie, 11/1/2012 -
" How refreshing to read about a less-than-perfect man who is caught between his past and wanting to do right. I really enjoyed this story. The story drew me in from the back cover copy and kept my interest through out. Another great book from Judith Pella. "
— Karen, 5/13/2012 -
" Christian fiction/Romance. This book is first in a new series (Patchwork Circle). Title is the name of a quilt block. At the end of the book, the author explains how to put together the quilt block. "
— Wendy, 12/29/2011 -
" This book was solid and kept me glued to it's pages. I thought it would end in a predictable manner because the main character, Zack, was eventually cornered, but happily it did not and made me like the book even more. "
— Jana, 11/11/2011 -
" This was surprisingly a good book. Very cute and rather comical. I enjoyed the way the author portrayed the awkward situations, as well as the way she portrayed the faith of the book's characters. "
— Diana, 7/31/2011 -
" Book Club read. A nice easy read. Especially enjoyable with the quilting references. I am looking forward to the next one in the series. "
— Sandy, 7/2/2011 -
" Light reading. Enjoyed reading it and it didn't take long to finish "
— Kathy, 5/10/2011 -
" How refreshing to read about a less-than-perfect man who is caught between his past and wanting to do right. I really enjoyed this story. The story drew me in from the back cover copy and kept my interest through out. Another great book from Judith Pella. "
— Karen, 3/17/2011 -
" It's a fun quick read. I like the character development and the interactions especially between the women of the small farming community. The plot is fun, but nothing earth shattering. "
— Kami, 9/30/2010 -
" Okay read. The plot was really interesting but the writing didn't seem inspired. The book wraps up very very quickly, almost too quickly I think. "
— Cassandra, 1/23/2010 -
" It was interesting although I kinda already figured out what was going to happen in the end in the very beginning...wasn't exactly surprised with the end. "
— Lauren, 10/17/2009 -
" Light reading -- a Christian book with a lot of quilting in it. Predictable, but a good read for the genre. "
— Julie, 8/5/2009 -
" The first book in Judith Pella's new series - not my favorite compared to her other series, but the stories are still good. I just had a harder time connecting with the characters and getting in the book than in other book by this author. "
— Katie, 7/4/2009 -
" I love this book. The ending was a bit hurried and could have been developed better, but it was very good. A light, romantic read. The second book, Sister's Choice, is next on my list! "
— Rosamond, 5/12/2009 -
" This was surprisingly a good book. Very cute and rather comical. I enjoyed the way the author portrayed the awkward situations, as well as the way she portrayed the faith of the book's characters. "
— Diana, 4/1/2009 -
" Same as its sequel. Not good "
— Abby, 12/7/2008 -
" An easy, wholesome read. I was delighted to know that in this book, the mother is a "matronly 40 year old". I guess I've found my title... <br/> <br/> "
— Michelle, 11/2/2008 -
" Book Club read. A nice easy read. Especially enjoyable with the quilting references. I am looking forward to the next one in the series. "
— Sandy, 6/4/2008 -
" This was a good book if you like a christian story from the old west. "
— Paula, 5/20/2008 -
" Christian fiction/Romance. This book is first in a new series (Patchwork Circle). Title is the name of a quilt block. At the end of the book, the author explains how to put together the quilt block. "
— Wendy, 3/29/2008 -
" Four chapters in, and it was interesting. Just not fabulous, I have too much on my TBR list to read something I'm just not crazy about. With that said, if I see it on sale, I'm definitely buying it. Christian fiction with quilts and romance? I'm in. "
— Margaret, 12/16/2007 -
" This book was solid and kept me glued to it's pages. I thought it would end in a predictable manner because the main character, Zack, was eventually cornered, but happily it did not and made me like the book even more. "
— Jana, 9/18/2007
About Judith Pella
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.