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Dirty Sexy Knitting

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Juliet (Unravel Me), Nikki(How to Knit a Wild Bikini) and Cassie are three half-sisters sired from the same sperm donor. Of the three sisters, Cassie has had a need to find family and reconnect with her half-siblings and the donor. In Dirty Sexy Knitting, Cassie and Gabe's story concludes.
This was my favorite out of the three books. The two main characters each had their flaws and they fit well together in spite of and because of them. Cassie with her big heart has rescued a tortured Gabe from bar after bar, drunken spree after drunken spree over a two year period as he mourns for his wife and daughter who were killed by a drunk driver.

In Dirty Sexy Knitting, the two find their way to love.

True love--especially in romance books--never runs smooth and these two are no exception! There is chemistry between them, the plot is good, and there is some suspense through a series of unexplained fires and sabotaging.

The negatives of the book include Cassie's big heart which makes her seem a bit like a doormat. Gabe wallows in self-pity about his wife and daughter's death long after he should have started some healing. The person behind the fires and sabotage is a bit unbelievable as the author did not lay a proper foundation in my opinion for him to be behind the acts.

This is a good solid addition to the contemporary romance genre. Although it is not necessary to read the previous two books with Nikki and Juliet's story, it would help make the story more cohesive.

Cassandra Riley is depressed. It is her thirtieth birthday and no one is around to celebrate it with her. Nikki and Juliet are both off with the men they love but Cassandra is alone. The man she loves will never be hers. Gabe Kincaid is her landlord and friend. He has lost his family in a horrible car crash and has been wanting to join them in the after life ever since. Cassandra keeps bailing him out but one night is going to change everything between them, making Cassandra wonder if pining for a man that will never love her is really worth the trouble. But when a series of misfortunes happen to Cassandra, Gabe realizes once and for all he must decide to do something or he might just loose Cassandra to a madman before he can discover if he really loves her or not.

Dirty Sexy Knitting by Christie Ridgway is really a fun, sweet read. I loved the references to yarns, and crochet and knitting. I am fiber artist myself and could really relate to this part of the story. Gabe is a tortured hero. He has lost his family, and he feels like he failed them when they were alive. He didn't give his all to them. He could have done things better. He is wallowing in his guilt and pain when we meet him. Cassandra is witty, creative and resourceful. I love her spunk. She has tons of spunk. She doesn't allow herself to wallow too long. She is able to evaluate her life and take stock of it. I liked that about her. She is not weak. She has hung in there a long time waiting for Gabe. Hopefully it will be worth the wait. When these two get together the chemistry is off the charts. But Cassandra has many misfortunes happening to her and her knitting shop. Is someone trying to kill her? If so why? The hint of mystery will keep you turning the pages of this novel. When you want a sweet, sexy romance with a hint of intrigue you want Dirty Sexy Knitting this is the third book that concludes a really good trilogy everyone should own.

Cassandra Riley is turning 30 and wants to mark the occasion. She really wants to mark the occasion with her mom, sisters and shop (Malibu & Ewe the hottest yarn shop in Malibu) friends. But, it looks like yet another thing is not going her way. Juliet is on her honeymoon, Nikki is in the middle of wedding plans, her Mom is off on another adventure and Cassandra has decided that she is going to stop pursuing Gabe, sigh what is a girl to do. Well she will throw herself a big bash at the shop is what.

But, it looks like Mother Nature isn't even playing along as the night of the party there is a mudslide closing off her road.

Marlys is also back in Dirty Sexy Knitting and she might just finally have met her match in Dean.

The culmination to the adventures of the Malibu & Ewe sisters was an emotion filled suspenseful ride that I thoroughly enjoyed. Ms. Ridgeway brings the story of Cassandra to life and I was very glad to see her finally decide to let Gabe go, no matter how hard that would be. But, maybe absence will make the heart grow fonder? I do have to say that the title brought a few eyebrows up when I was reading it at the dentist office. If you want a great summer beach, or fall porch read, than you need to pick up Dirty Sexy Knitting. Or heck, pick up all three and enjoy the reading.

Note: While Dirty Sexy Knitting is part of a series it can be read as a standalone book, though it was more fun to read the entire series.


Tanya
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

I had high hopes for this book. The story of Cassandra a yarn shop owner who finds her half sisters (from a sperm donor) and is always trying to rescue people seems like a fun enough premise. This story takes place in Malibu and has all the California flair you would expect to see. The problem is that the story has characters that pop out of nowhere with no background. You'll find that there are leaps in the story line and discontinuities that are strange to follow. The main characters are flawed as you would expect but with little background to pull them all together. Over all it was an okay book that was entertaining enough - but I wouldn't buy it again.

This is the final book of a trilogy and very enjoyable.
Cassandra Riley owns a knitting store called Malibu and Ewe and at the age of 30 has tracked down and established a relationship with her two half sisters (previous books : How to Knit a Wild Bikini and Unravel Me). Cassandra is determined to find their biological father. In addition to this quest, Cassandra has a weakness for her troubled landlord, Gabe Kincaid who in turn is haunted by his own demons. This is Cassandra's story...
Ridgeway's sense of humor and understanding of people shines in this enjoyable read.

Christie Ridgway has become a favorite of mine. I was looking forward to the completion of the series and was not disappointed. Yes, they did begin their relationship right off but what a enjoyable read. Ridgway never fails to disappoint...she always succeeds in meeting or exceeding my expectations of her next novel on my reading list.

This series is about three women who mothers visited the same fertility clinic and after doing some research they found out they are 1/2 sisters. They live in Malbu and through the two previous book ( How to Knit a Wild Bikini and Unravel Me (Berkley Sensation)) their lives have entwined. This book is the story of Cassandra Riley and the widower Gabe Kincaid. Gabe lost his wife and child 3 years aga and has slowly drank himself to death. Cassandra loves Gabe and has been rescuing him for months. Cassandra and all her friend confront Gabe about what he does in his black-out and he slowly start to confront his behaviors. Great Series - Enjoy!

If you enjoy this genre I would also suggest; Double Play (Berkley Sensation), Start Me Up and One Reckless Summer: A Destiny Novel.

So far, this is the best book I have read all summer. I had been waiting for Gabe and Cassandra's story and I wasn't disappointed. The reader also has the added bonus of Marlys' story being wrapped up too.

Gabe and Cassandra had great chemistry and their story was both dirty and sexy and included some knitting.

The one complaint I have is that the action leading up to the ending was a little out of left field. It was unexpected and didn't flow with the rest of the books or even the rest of the story for that matter.

Overall, this book was well written, fast moving and an excellent end to the Knitting series. You should read the other two first, especially the second book because that is where Marlys is first introduced.

The media frenzy at times felt like a tsunami, but Cassandra Riley, owner of Malibu & Ewe knitting shop, survives the sperm donor ado as does her sisters heiress Honor Witherspoon (see UNRAVEL ME) and chef Nikki Carmichael (see HOW TO KNIT A WILD BIKINI). However, what she struggles with is seeing her neighbor Gabe drunk every day as he uses alcohol to bury the pain of grief, having interred his family.

However, Cassandra feels lonely with her siblings having significant others. Turning thirty just adds to her depression. When people she has seen in forever show up and accidents begin occurring, Cassandra is confused. However, not as bewildered as she feels when she wakes up with Gabe sharing her bed.

The final complex Malibu and Ewe contemporary romance is a fun finish that like its predecessors emphasizes how convoluted modern day families have become. The lead couple is a charming match up as Cassandra feels like singing Alone Again, Naturally (Gilbert O'Sullivan) while Gabe has turned to alcohol to numb the pain of his losses. Although it helps to have read the first two novels to better understand Cassandra's self pity, fans will enjoy the final knitting of relationships.

Harriet Klausner

I purchased this book because I needed to know what happened to Cassandra. Boy was I bored. The first two books How to knit a wild bikini and unravel me were decent enough for me to care about these three sisters. Boy I really didn't care by the time I got to the end of the book. Here is the a brief idea of the book.

Malibu & Ewe's owner, Cassandra Riley, is about to turn thirty and wants to celebrate with her knitting club and her new found half sisters, Nikki and Juliet, in a big birthday extravaganza. But with Juliet on her honeymoon and Nikki with a fiance of her own, it seems everyone's paired up--except Cassandra...

A series of near-death accidents cause Cassandra to run straight into the arms of the man she's tried hard to avoid. Gabe Kincaid, her landlord and neighbor, is a loose cannon with too many strings attached to commit to her fully--or can he? When a mud-slide entraps the couple and puts their lives at risk, Gabe is forced to make a decision that will change his life--and the status of their relationship--forever...