Donna was the most frustrating chceaatrr. Because she is a nurse and mother I wanted her to stand up for Ben and her other sons and stop protecting Max. But when she didn't it really enforced just how much of a bully Max was to her, Ben and his mother. Fortunately I have never had to face a bully like Max.Tom had so much patience, love and forgiveness in his heart that, like Wendy I wanted to smack him to get him to save Ben before something drastic happened. In one respect I wanted Tom to have had more of a relationship with Kate and the rumors in the story did keep me guessing. I also wanted him to stay true to Laurie. That's what made the book so good, I couldn't wait to turn the pages to find out the truth. The only humanity I saw in Max was his love for Kate, but even that was tempered by his meaness.I do love the quilt shop. My dream is for a small coffee/pastry/book store like the back room of the quilt shop. The symbolism of Tom and Laurie laying the quilt on Ben at the end highlighted the comfort and love that are sewn into each of Laurie's quilts. I want one!Thanks for a great book.
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