Part of Blossom Street, book 2
First published 2006
Lydia Hoffman watches her downtown Seattle yarn shop flourish in its second year, her confidence boosted by her relationship with Brad Goetz. Then Brad's ex-wife returns, throwing Lydia's newfound happiness into doubt. Meanwhile, four women find their way to Lydia's knitting classes, each carrying her own burden. Elise Beaumont learns her former husband plans to visit their daughter Aurora, who wants a relationship with her father despite Elise's feelings. Bethanne Hamlin arrives fresh from divorce, seeking to rebuild her dignity and hope one stitch at a time. Teenager Courtney Pulanski struggles with depression and weight, brought by her worried grandmother who hopes knitting might help. As these women work through the basics of knitting socks, they discover something unexpected. The simple act of creating something with their hands opens doors to friendship and healing they never anticipated.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary, relationships, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Seattle
Period: 21st-century
380 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Mira Books