Carly is trying to put her life back together after the murder of her husband. When she finds a missing Faberge Egg people around end up dead. There are multiple groups that could be looking for the egg and they will stop at nothing to retrieve the egg. Added to this is the tensions within her own family and you have a story that will keep you turning the pages. There is a mystery with a few unexpected twists along with a romance. You can’t be sure who to trust, everyone seems to have a hidden motive. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

Carly Harris is finally finding her feet again when she uncovers a secret that leads to another shock but it all leads to grands finale that's well rather grand. Carly just wanted a family thats functional. But with influences what they are it wasn't happening.
Lucas Bennett was always leary of the girl next door but when she broke her brothers heart she really put on the avoid at all costs list. But things are not always what they seem.
An intertwined, interweaving suspenseful and engaging story.
This was my first story for this Coble but not my last.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Fragile Designs by Colleen Coble. The story takes place after the murder of Carly's husband Eric and her subsequent move to live with her Grandmother. Her Grandmother suggests that they turn her home into a B&B and while helping with the cleaning of the attic Carly finds a letter and object that opens up a can of worms and a lot of mystery. The story has a lot of twists/turns and characters that can become a bit confusing at times but it all works out in the end. There is romance and heartbreak and lots of family drama.
I want to thank #NetGalley and publisher for the digital advance reader copy of the book for my review.

I’m a fan of Coleen Coble, but this book missed the mark for me. There’s a lot going on in this woman’s life, and her knowledge that she had found a valuable Faberge egg with little verification was just too easy. I give it 3.5 stars.

This book was incredible. I was hooked from the first page and kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved the characters so much. They were easy to relate to and I would love to know them in real life.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own *

This story begins with wonderful news, with her marriage in trouble, Carly is excited to learn they are expecting. Moments later she is going to be a single Mom, but as the facts unfold and the secrets drop, more than you can possibly imagine!

This is a read that is full of surprises, and yet, full of the love for family, and we journey for answers and findings. and I loved the Author's Notes, and her fascination with Faberge eggs, and we are along as she weaves one into this mystery!

Filled with action, and strong on emotions, I needed answers, and with some comes warm hugs and love, but then there are those that really surprise you.

There is a bit of romance and there are babies, along with sisters! But will all survive to the end?

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.

This is a great, fast paced story.
Since the mysterious death of her husband, Eric, Carly has been trying to put the pieces of her life back together while making sure everyone around her is happy, usually at her expense. When she finds a trunk left to her by her grandmother, her whole world starts to change. Decades old secrets come to light, the truth about her husband is revealed, family heirlooms are found and fought over, and all while many dangerous people seem to be after her and her family. Carly and her neighbor, Luke, work hard to uncover what exactly is going on and who can be trusted.
Action packed, drama filled story of love, loss and family. A must read.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Secrets abound as Lucas helps Carly find her grandmother’s twin, the truth about a Faberge’ egg in Carly’s keeping and the mysterious murder of her husband. Fragile Designs overflows with suspense and a second chance at love after heartbreaking disappointment. Fragile Designs is another excellent story from Colleen Coble with perfect characters and perfect setting with one of my favorite places in the Lowcountry.

I received an advanced reader copy from Thomas Nelson and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

A sweet romance develops during the mystery. Family secrets. Lots of bad guys searching for the egg. Delightful ending. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

As with all of this author’s titles, I found myself drawn immediately into a story that left me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. This story talks about generational loss, mystery, and a great love story.

The author could easily make this a series as I find myself wanting to know more about the characters after it finished.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.

Wow, what a great read.

Intrigue , suspense , murder and more murders, family, relationships , drama , love , betrayal are all in this book.

We follow Carly and Luke throughout this book. Carly is recently widowed and goes to live with her grandma for help with her newborn and to help her grandma.
Her husbands death seems natural but as she gets more Information things seem suspicious. Maybe he didn’t die of natural causes ?

Luke is a neighbor and a detective who gets pulled into the intrigue and suspense of who done it and who Carly has become . He enjoyed spending time with her and her baby and suddenly bachelorhood doesn’t seem as great as it used to be.

Carly finds out she has inherited a Faberge egg. Interestingly I recently read another book about Faberge eggs and so knew abit about the history and how valued and rare these books are . They are incredibly rare. The story of how and why she inherited it includes an unknown adoption , another country , an orphanage.

This story has a lot of different characters , twists and turns . It is incredibly well done and kept me hooked the entire time . I will read this one again. Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

I got this ARC from Net Galley. I had received a few at the same time and couldn't really remember what I had. I read a couple and then started to read this one. I didn't love the first bit and wasn't sure about it so I read another book first. I picked it up again when I remembered who the author was. I like Coble's books.. It didn't take much more time reading before I was fully invested in the story. It was quite a mystery with several twists I didn't anticipate. A great romantic suspense story. A few more dead bodies than expected but all in all a good read.

I really enjoyed this story about murder, family secrets, and romance. Carly and Lucas were likeable characters, and the plot had lots of twists. This is Christian fiction so expect discussions of God. Recommended for lovers of romantic suspense.

When I first started this book I wasn’t sure when it was going or if it was what I wanted to read right now. Silly’s me, this is Colleen Coble, I have enjoyed her books from the first one so,many years ago.
This was a great read and one that kept me up way past my bedtime.
Was there too many characters?Possible but Colleen did a great job of weaving them all together.
For the most part she did wrap all up nicely.
Well done
Thank you Netgalley for an advanced copy for my honest opinion.

Fragile Designs is a book about love, history, and…the mafia?

This is only my second Colleen Coble book, and I enjoyed it. The story wasn’t realistic, but it is a story. The writing is clear and descriptive. The characters were easy to tell apart because they were each so different. There was real character development as well.

I will say I didn’t like all of the relationship overlaps. It was messy to imagine a woman marrying her ex’s friend—and then having the same ex’s brother be her love interest here. There are billions of people in the world. I also didn’t like Carly’s need to set herself (and anyone around her) on fire to keep others warm. She had an infant to consider first and foremost, and she didn’t always do that.

The ending was satisfying, and I’ll be looking into more of the author’s books in the future.

I was given this book as an ARC from Thomas Nelson Fiction and Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I wanted to try a Colleen Coble book since I had her name all over the Christian fiction section of Barnes and Noble. I would not say I am disappointed, but maybe just misled. I was expecting this book to be more suspenseful, but it is really just a mystery. Which is probably my least favorite genre. Intriguing story and likable characters for those who enjoy this genre. Easy writing to comprehend and a simple story to get into.

Well known author but I should have read the blurb more carefully. Christian romances are NOT my thing so this was a DNF.

I love Colleen Coble's books. She always delivers a clean, romantic, mystery that will keep you reading well into the night. The characters are well developed and you soon come to love them. This book is no different Carly is someone you want to meet and become friends with. Her family has its problems as do many families and the book shows that and how the issues are resolved. Add in a story of an unknown adoption a Faberge egg and a few twists and turns and you have a recipe for a great book. Huge thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for an ARC. My review is all my own words and opinions. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

This novel really drew me in right away - part mystery, part romance - it definitely kept me turning the pages. I enjoyed the plot, the characters were well-developed, and the ending was unexpected. Especially for those who enjoy a religious/Christianity slant to their reading, this book is ideal.

The author's books are always a favorite, the mystery, the characters, and of faith.
Carly didn't know what her husband had been into. Until death and raising her son and the danger now surrounding her. With the detective Lucas next door his love for babies, and helping with the murder of her husband..Renovations of the place to a B& B she finds treasures in the attic. A story showing one's faith and that life is fragile. Given arc for my voluntary review by Net Galley and Thomas Nelson Releases. Jan 2. 2024