Ties That Bind

By: Marie Bostwick

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin, Xe Sands

Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

In her compelling, beautifully crafted novel, New York Times best-selling author Marie Bostwick celebrates friendships old and new - and the unlikely threads that sometimes lead us exactly where we need to go.

Christmas is fast approaching, and New Bern, Connecticut, is about to receive the gift of a new pastor, hired sight unseen to fill in while Reverend Tucker is on sabbatical. Meanwhile, Margot Matthews’ friend, Abigail, is trying to matchmake, even though Margot has all but given up on romance. She loves her job at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop and the life and friendships she’s made in New Bern, but she never thought she’d still be single on her fortieth birthday.

It’s a shock to the entire town when Philip A. Clarkson turns out to be Philippa. Truth be told, not everyone is happy about having a female pastor. Yet despite a rocky start, Philippa begins to settle in - finding ways to ease the townspeople’s burdens, joining the quilting circle, and forging a fast friendship with Margot. When tragedy threatens to tear Margot’s family apart, that bond - and the help of her quilting sisterhood - will prove a saving grace. And as she untangles her feelings for another new arrival in town, Margot begins to realize that it is the surprising detours woven into life’s fabric that provide its richest hues and deepest meaning.

©2012 Marie Bostwick (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“This is one very talented writer…Watch her star rise!” (Debbie Macomber, New York Times best-selling author)

Love this series

I must say I was a little put off by some of the reviews. There were several regarding the narrator and being disappointed. But one was completely false; complaining about a narrator reading for a male pastor but was actually an African American woman. Well it was and the pastor was in fact female. So take these reviews with a grain of salt.

Great Book!

Both narrators were wonderful! I am thoroughly enjoying this series! The characters are believable and so easy to relate to.

Love this book and the author!

I really love Bostwick’s books. I find her writing inspiring and thought provoking. I love that this book is clean in language and content, but it is still dynamic and worthwhile. Ties That Bind has a good theme of family, friends and mending broken hearts. I really enjoyed this one.

warning

really sad content... be advised. really should have a trigger warning. be prepared to cry.

Light Reading

If you want a light read with a pleasant ending then you should read this book.

Love this author!

What did you love best about Ties That Bind?

I loved the continuing saga of the characters in this story.

What other book might you compare Ties That Bind to and why?

All of the preceding Marie Bostwick books.

Loved the story!!

Anyone the likes a clean Romance, with some mystery, and a feel good laugh, cry, and even get mad point of wanting to hit one of the characters. Should enjoy this book!!

Another good book by Bostwick

This was only the second book I've read by Bostwick, but it won't be the last. I skipped a few from the first book, but easily picked up.
This book was warm and moving and dealt with loss and overcoming it.
I liked the quirks in the characters.
I really love the sense of community she builds into her books.
Narrators were great.

The fake boston accent nearly ruined it

Loved the book like Ive loved the series but that fake accent was terrible...especially for someone that is supposed to have spent college in Virginia.

excellent!

I have been reading the series and each one is good but this is the best one yet! It is a parallel story but all the favorite characters!