Unraveling the Pieces

Terri DuLong

Nov 2016 · Ormond Beach Book 3 · Lyrical Press

About this ebook

The New York Times bestselling author casts on a tale of heartbreak and hope in Ormond Beach, where one woman finds the comfort she’s always needed.
 
Petra Garfield has no real attachments tying her down. She’s ready for an adventure, so what could be better than an extended stay at Koi House in enchanting Ormond Beach, Florida, with friends old and new. Having recently lost her mother, Petra is riddled with questions about the father she never knew. She certainly never thought she’d find the answers in a tiny town in Florida…
 
As much as she wants to search for the truth, Petra knows she can’t spend all her time wallowing in the past. And her friends at the Dreamweaver yarn shop aren’t about to let her. The ladies encourage her to volunteer at a local animal shelter, where she befriends a young boy—and his handsome father. Tangled in secrets and surprising revelations, Petra must learn to stitch her life back together even as she unravels lifelong mysteries. And perhaps she’ll find unexpected happiness along the way…

Includes an original knitting pattern!

 “DuLong reminds me of a Southern Debbie Macomber but with a flair all her own.”—Karin Gillespie

Ratings and reviews

Unraveling the Pieces by Terri DuLong is the third book in the An Ormond Beach Novel series. Petra Garfield and her dog, Lotte are moving from Jacksonville, Florida to Ormond Beach to be close to her friend, Isabelle as well as her newfound friends at the Dreamcatcher. Petra will be staying at Koi House (now that Isabelle has married and moved out). Petra loves animals and is encouraged to volunteer her time at the local animal shelter run by Suzanne Palmer. Petra is volunteering at an adoption event and meets Jonah. Jonah is attracted to two cute little dogs that need a new home. Jonah’s father does not appreciate Petra encouraging his son (nor the mention of checking with his mother). The little boy tugged at Petra’s heart, and he lingers in her thoughts. Petra takes her dog, Lotte to the recommended local vet and discovers it is Jonah’s father, Ben Wellington. It is just the beginning for Petra, Ben and Jonah. Petra lost her mother three years prior, but she had never told Petra about her birth father. The only clue Petra has is a photo with the name Peter Maxwell written on the back. Petra is intent upon getting answers that her mother, Rhonda did not provide. Come back for another trip to Ormond Beach in Unraveling the Pieces. Unraveling the Pieces is well-written, contains interesting, well-rounded characters, has a good pace and a sweet ending. I did, though, feel it was predictable. I did like how it went back in time to 1969 to tell the story of Petra’s mother and her birth father. Emmalyn, the spirit who visits the residents of Koi House in their dreams, is back, but I did not feel she was very helpful. Her dream “clues” were obscure and did not add to the story. I give Unraveling the Pieces 4 out of 5 stars (I liked it even if it was predictable or expected). It was interesting to see how Petra followed the clues to get answers or unravel the pieces. Unraveling the Pieces is a nice escape and a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon (curl up in a cozy chair, blanket, and hot tea during the cold weather).

A story that holds the reader's intrest. Well written - good English. Very few editing errors. Drew forth emotions in a good way. Thank you for a delightful read.

Enjoyed the story line. She made the flipping back and forth with the mother's storyline easy to follow. Loved that it all came together.

About the author

Born and raised north of Boston, Terri DuLong was previously a resident of Cedar Key, Florida. She now resides on the east coast of the state in Ormond Beach with her husband, three dogs, and two cats. A retired registered nurse, she began her writing career as a contributing writer for Bonjour Paris, where she shared her travel experiences to France in more than 40 articles with a fictional canine narrator. Terri’s love of knitting provides quiet time to develop her characters and plots as she works on her new Ormond Beach novels. You can visit her website at terridulong.com or at her Facebook fan page, facebook.com/TerriDuLongAuthor.