This book should come with a warning “do not start if you don’t have time to finish”, I could not put it down! The characters come alive, you feel their pain, anger, hope, anguish, compassion, sorrow, and love. Carly and Lucas are so amazing, as they weave through this incredible, well written plot that has so many twists, turns and surprises. This is a must read!

Fragile Designs will keep you up all night because you can’t put it down until you figure out how it will end! A story of faith lost and found with unexpected twists and turns make a compelling read.

Wow, this book takes you on a wild ride! I was so excited to read this story because the history on Fabergé eggs is fascinating to me. Right from the first chapter the reader is caught up in a murder investigation. Carly is trying to take care of her son and start over with life and very strange things keep happening. I really like the setting and Lucas basically makes this whole story worth reading. He delivers some superb dialogue that had me cheering out loud. He isn’t wishy washy and is just a plain all around terrific hero. There are some pretty obvious things and situations that weren’t really suspenseful but did add to the layers that make up the plot. The romance is subtle as the main focus is the mystery plot. There are a lot of casualties in this story and I was really confused why the main characters weren’t more concerned for their lives. I am not sure the reactions in the story are very accurate. However, this is a good read that will hold your attention and surprise you in the end. I recommend for lovers of suspense and Colleen Coble.

Four Stars!!

"I received this book from NetGalley for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

Fragile Designs by Colleen Coble is a standalone, romantic suspense story.
This is another story written by Colleen that I enjoyed from the very beginning.
I was captivated with this book, and was immediately drawn to the story.
There was definitely chemistry between Carly and Lucas, but the romance is light and does not overpower the mystery. This is a Christian Fiction story, so there is a faith basis to the story. I enjoyed the spiritual aspects in the book that added another level to the relationship.
Coble is a talented writer and I look forward to each new addition she adds to her growing list of excellent novels she has written.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I never hesitate to suggest a Colleen Coble book. If you enjoy clean, romantic suspense, you will love her stories. The only warning, I have is the possibility of losing some sleep. I often keep reading way too late because her books are impossible to put down.

This fascinating story begins with the introduction of Carly, who makes a living going to flea markets selling the collectibles she is found at estate sales, garage sales and online websites. Her dream however, since she was a teenager is to author a historical novel someday.

Upon arriving home, she looks for Eric, her husband, and finally wanders out to her shop, where she keeps and sorts through all the treasures including some antiques she and her sisters inherited. Not finding him, she calls his phone and hears it ringing from back in the corner of her shop. She finds him lying face down on the floor with his shirt soaked in blood. That night she was planning to tell him she was pregnant.

The story picks up nine months later when baby Noah is two months old and Carly lives with her grandmother in Beaufort, South Carolina. While searching through the attic, she makes a shocking discovery, as well as finding a treasure wrapped in an old shawl, that changes not only the direction of all their lives, but their safety and well-being as well.

This is a fascinating, captivating story with many moving parts that kept me turning the pages until the end. The characters are relatable and got right into my heart from the very beginning.

This book should be a movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It has all the components of a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as well as some romance mixed in.

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This book was very enjoyable. I like a good mystery and this was a good one with some surprises along the way. I had heard of faberge eggs, but did not know much of their history and how much they can be worth. Quite amazing.! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinion expressed in this review are completely my own.

this is a page turning story to the end. carly is a widow with a new baby that her husband never knew about they move in with her grandmother and while looking in the attic she finds a case and finds a treasure. ger sisters are coming to help renovate the house into a b and b but brake ins start to happen and she calls her neighbor lucas to help keep everyone safe i was given a copy by netgalley but this is an honest review

Such a depth of conflict & love in this book. The storyline was immensely complicated but griping from the start. A reminder that God holds used walks with us even when it feels fragile.

“Our lives are so fragile. Maybe it’s by design so we look to God.”
In the aftermath of her husband Eric’s unsolved murder, Carly must raise her son alone. As she learns more about what Eric was really into, the secrets he kept bring her entire household into danger. Discovering a valuable Faberge egg, enduring attacks from the Russian mafia, and finding unknown family members all collide until the truth is uncovered once and for all. Life is fragile and not everyone will survive, but Carly trusts God and His plans while fighting hard against the evil surrounding her.
This is an action packed story, sprinkled with a little bit of romance, that is hard to put down. A complex plot with many characters, it was difficult to keep it all straight at times. I found myself searching for a character’s name on my kindle to refresh my memory. But it is a fast paced, enjoyable read from a top notch author and well worth the time. If you like Christian fiction, suspense, or romance, this is the book for you.
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-Fiction. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The story and characters, especially Carly, pulled me in, and I couldn't put it down.
It is the story of Carly, who is married to police officer Eric. They have been fighting a lot, but she just found out that she's pregnant, and she's hoping he will take this news well. When she goes to tell him, she finds him murdered.
She moves in with her grandmother since her mother died, and her father has always been absent. Months later, she finally starts going through antiques that were left to her so she can sell them. In doing so, she finds a Fabergé egg worth millions. She enlists the help of her neighbor, Lucas, who is a police officer she trusts from knowing him when she dated his brother, Ryan. Then horrible things start happening, including break-ins and murder.
What ensues is a mystery, a romance, and a story of finding one's self and their place in their family.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Another great story from a favorite author. Lots of mystery, twists, faith, and family drama will keep you guessing through the pages as the mystery unfolds.

FRAGILE DESIGNS by COLLEEN COBLE is a thrilling romantic suspense novel, full of twists and turns, with great characters and a subtle Christian message.
When Carly Harris’ husband Eric is brutally murdered, leaving her pregnant and alone, she moves in with her grandmother Mary Tucker, in her large house in Beaufort, South Carolina. Mary asks her other two granddaughters, Amelia and Emily, to come and help them turn the house into a bed and breakfast. Carly’s sisters are jealous of her and suspicious of her motives…..
Throw an uncaring father, a young stepsister, a handsome homicide detective who lives next door, a Faberge egg, an uncovered adoption and the Russian Mafia into the mix, and you will find yourself on a roller coaster ride….
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend Fragile Designs highly enough. It is a most enjoyable and exciting read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Carly Harris finds a missing heirloom left by her dead husband Eric. Throw in a B&B, a cute infant and a handsome ex named Lucas you’re going to be in for a wild ride.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the talented author. This story is a cannot put down page turner. The main character has family issues and a love interest. Interspersed throughout is a mystery that seems not to be easily solved. Secrets abound. I liked this book.

Fragile Designs is a Christian Suspense Romance from one of my favorite authors, Colleen Coble. I couldn't read this book fast enough and lost sleep trying to figure out who could be trusted in this unique and complex plot. The main characters, Carly and Lucas become more and more likable as they grew throughout the story. Their heart, determination and faith had me shedding a few tears. A not to be missed book by an amazing writer.