It was a while since I have read a gripping suspense book like this one which had me flipping the pages and not being able to guess how it would end.

The suspense book about a missing Faberge egg and more than interested parties after it resulted in a few dangerous situations.

But then the adding plot of the various relationships in Carly’s life and how everyone grew through this story, which led to reconciliations and new beginnings added another factor to this story.

Colleen Coble has Written a Book That Will Keep You Up All Night!

This story will keep you on your toes! There is so much going on and you won’t want to miss any of it.

The characters and storyline are developed well and will have you guessing throughout the book.

Audiobook: Narrated by Karen Peakes
Karen Peakes did a wonderful job narrating this book. She read it in a way that drew you in further not distracting at all. I was able to get so many things done but still drawn in to the book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and audiobook through NetGalley on behalf of the Publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you want a fast-paced, second-chance romance, with some good family drama? This is for you!

Carly Harris, an antique dealer, who buys and sells at flea markets, finds her husband murdered in her work shed. She quickly stumbles into a fast-paced thriller that involves her family, a Faberge Egg, and she constantly runs into the works of the Russian mafia. Along with her neighbor, Lucas, Carly has to figure out what to do about the egg and keep her family safe.

Coble did a great job of keeping me reading. I had to find out what would happen to Carly and Lucas. The writing was constantly sprinkled with cliffhanging chapters and dusted with light, blooming romance. I loved how the family worked through some hurt and the strength Carly gained throughout the story was everpresent. She was a great main character and I loved that her faith and prayer life were discussed fully in different instances of the story.

It's a great book with a great storyline!!! 5/5 well-deserved stars!

I loved this story so much! It had all the details, suspense and plot to make you want to binge read read it!

I love history and I truly enjoyed that this book brought that it into the story. The Russian mafia has always intrigued me along with Russian history (I loved Anastasia the movie) and this was so well laid out and wonderful.

I loved how the family dynamic changed halfway through the book and they all came together to protect one another. And the romance! Nothing wrong with a little enemies to lovers trope! Such a sweet, slow building attraction for the two MC’s.

Thank you NetGalley and author Colleen Coble for the gifted ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This suspenseful mystery has stuck with me and kept me thinking about it. Carly moved in with her grandmother after her husband's murder. Her sisters are pushing her to value and sell the antiques that the three of them have inherited. While exploring a chest, she finds a potential treasure and a family secret. Suspecting that she has found a Fabergé egg, she asks her police detective neighbor Lucas for help. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I love how Carly always tries to do the right thing even when she is not always being treated fairly. I also like seeing Lucas see Carly more clearly. There is plenty of danger and a little romance in an interesting story. I liked it very much.

In Colleen Coble's Fragile Designs, Carly is a young mother and widow struggling to make ends meet after her police officer husband, Eric, is killed. Unable to make a living on her own, she moves in with her grandmother to renovate the grand old mansion into a bed and breakfast. Her sisters barely speak to her because of an old grudge.

Tasked with sorting through items in the attic to sell them, Carly uncovers a treasure and secrets that endanger her and many others.

The story is fast-paced and full of compelling, believable characters with plenty of conflicts. Death, fresh starts, family secrets, love, crime, and intrigue drive the story along the coast of South Carolina and Georgia.

Highly recommended for readers who love romantic suspense and mysteries with a Southern flair.

Many thanks to #NetGalley and #ThomasNelson for the advance reader's copy. This title debuts on January 2, 2024. #FragileDesigns

I am a fan of Colleen Coble's writing and this newest story is no exception. It pulled me in right from the very beginning. There were twists and turns that I didn't see coming. At one point, I thought I had it figured out, but then I was mistaken. Because I have adoption in my family, I was glad to have that represented in the storyline as well. She included some other sensitive topics throughout the story as well that were handled with care, understanding and ultimately forgiveness.

I am usually not a very fast reader, but when I get into the story then I don't want to put it down. This one I read in a couple days. I had to know what was going to happen next and how things were going to be resolved. It is definitely action packed, along with its share of family drama and the romance between two of the characters was sweet too.

I received an e-arc from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy Colleen Coble books - was disappointed this wasn't an Annie story...but it was an amazing story!

Widow Carly's husband, a cop, was killed in a home break in while she was at a flea market. She didn't get to tell him he was going to be a father, but she knows her junking bit won't support her growing family. She takes her grandmother up on restoring her historic home and turning it into a bed and breakfast. There she discovers more secrets and information that leads her to believe her husband wasn't just killed during the break in, he was murdered. She's got the help of her grandma's neighbor, also in law enforcement to help her solve the mystery and bring the family together closer. It's a really intriguing story and fast moving, very easy to follow and will keep you reading to find out what happens next. I just love a Colleen Coble story - her mysteries are incredible!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a digital, temporary ARC in return for my review.

Carly is simply trying to support her family when the an unexpected find in the attic brings more than she bargains for. With the help of her neighbor they will have to dig deep into family history to find out who is willing to kill for what she found.

I enjoyed this book. Lots of twists and turns and kept me guessing until the very end.
My opinion is my own after I received an advanced copy of Fragile Designs.

Imagine how your life would change in an instant if you found one of the missing Romanov Faberge eggs in your attic. That’s what happens to Carly. Soon she realizes that’s not the only surprise or secret she found in the attic. Could this also tie in with her husband’s murder several months ago? It soon becomes difficult to know who to trust and what to do.

The author did a great job of taking several different story threads and weaving them together. There were a few different possibilities for villains and a surprise or two along the way. There was a lot of action and suspense. It was a fun read.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Family secrets, a death, drama, and treasure. All-of the elements for a great story. Beautifully written.
Many thanks to Thomas Nelson Fiction and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Readers who enjoy a little history along with mystery and treasure hunting will love this book. I loved the mystery surrounding the discovery of the Faberge egg. Who is after the egg and what means will they go to in order to steal it for greedy purposes? This story has lots of twists and turns as Carly and Simon race to find the thieves that are murdering people to obtain the precious heirloom. Highly recommended!

I really like books by Colleen Coble. This one has a lot of twists and turns. It will keep you reading "just one more chapter". It's an interesting story about twins separated at birth and the gifts their mother sent with them. These gifts would later be worth a lot of money. It's a story about family, love, forgiveness, greed, heartbreak and reunification. You won't want to miss this book. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review.

Hold onto your hats, folks! This is a suspenseful, richly plotted, mystery full of real to life characters, numerous villains, murders, deceptions, love, loyalty, and a whole host of other great things. I could not put this book down. The suspense began in the first chapter and really never let up until the end of the book. The author truly has created a wonderful suspense story that leaves the reader guessing right up to the end. I appreciated that although this book has horrible events taking place, I was not left feeling like I read a horror book. It is definitely a book that any suspense reader would enjoy, and I highly recommend it.

I requested and received a copy of this book for review, but the thoughts expressed here are wholly my own.

While I have enjoyed all of Colleen Coble’s books, her latest, Fragile Designs, is by far my favorite. I could hardly put it down! With Coble’s classic combination of mystery and romance, this story had layers and twists that kept me riveted to the end. I loved the diverse characters, the historical addition of Romanov Faberge eggs, the hunt for a missing twin separated at birth, and the fast paced plot. Truly, Coble delivered all the elements of a masterful storyteller.


I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I loved this book! I am a huge fan of Ms. Coble, and this story may be my favorite of hers yet. The action and suspense were nail-biting. The storyline was heart-wrenching, and the romance was heart-warming. It had all the elements for a 5 star read. I actually listened to the book, and the narrator did a fabulous job.
*I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers, and this is my honest opinion.

Outstanding:
I have read many books by this author and I think it is safe to say that this one was my favourite! I loved how the plot felt unique and interesting and I found myself frantically turning pages in order to discover what was going to happen next. The pacing was excellent and the story seemed to flow effortlessly. I was drawn into both the mystery and the family drama.
There was a sweet slow burn romance between Carly and Lucas and it was lovely seeing them journey towards love. Relationships and family played heavily in this story and the characters were portrayed in such a way as to feel authentic and relatable. All in all, this was a most enjoyable book.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I received a copy of this book and have reviewed it..
Great Book.
Full of action and plot twists.
Loved the characters.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author.

Carly Harris is raising her infant son by herself after her husband Eric was murdered. She lives with her grandmother and her grandmother wants to turn their home into a bed and breakfast. She hires their next door neighbor Ryan to do the work. While going through the attic, she discovers a chest. When she goes through it, she discovers her grandmother was adopted. She also discovers what she believes to be a Fabergé Egg hidden in the folds of a shawl. She goes to Ryan's brother Lucas for help who is a police detective. There is home broken into, murders, others have their homes broken into. It all seems to be connected to the discovery of the egg. They also discover that Carly's grandmother has a twin sister. She is even in danger so they have to find her fast. Carly never wants to remarry and Lucas also has no plans to marry. But they find it hard to keep their feeling to themselves.

This is a fast paced book that I really enjoyed.

I received this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in anyway.

This was a fast paced book that had me hooked from page one. A mystery set around a missing Faberge egg and a set of twins. I really enjoyed the story and almost read it in one day. It was that good! Definitely recommend!