Three charming stories of cozy quilting circles and budding romance
Patchwork Promises by Amy Clipston
When Colin Zook and his beloved grandmother lose everything in a fire,
their greatest loss is a beloved family heirloom quilt that helped keep
her dementia at bay. When Joanne Lapp hears about the loss, she decides
to re-create the quilt. Colin soon feels himself developing feelings for
her, but he's held back by the knowledge that a future with him would
involve care of his grandmother and his farm. Will Joanne look past his
list of responsibilities and see him for who he truly is?
A Common Thread by Kathleen Fuller
Susie Glick returns from a shopping trip laden with beautiful fabric for
her quilting group. On the bus ride, Alex Lehman--her crush from three
years ago--sits next to her. Alex left Middlefield to explore the
country, and now he's back and ready to join the church. Susie was just
a kid when he left, but now she's a woman--and she definitely has his
interest. The women in her quilting circle aren't as excited about
Alex's return, assuming that he'll leave again in search of adventure.
Susie is convinced they're wrong, but just as they start dating, Alex
tells Susie he has to leave. He says he'll return, but Susie must decide
whether or not she can trust the man she fears has captured her heart.
Stitched Together by Shelley Shepard Gray
Rosie's joy is her yearly project for the Pinecraft Mennonite Quilt
Sale, and she dreams of being the top earner. But she's worried that
she's bitten off more than she can chew with her latest entry. To make
things even more confusing, after coming to terms with her single state,
she's recently formed a friendship with Tim Christner. He's only in town
for a month, but he has Rosie wondering if she's found love at last. Now
all she has to do is figure out how to get the quilt done so she can
concentrate on him. But with her once very organized life in total
disarray, everything comes to a head just before the sale. Rosie is
forced to reexamine her priorities before she loses not only her place
in the quilt show but everything else she's ever wanted.
- Sweet Amish novellas with happily-ever-afters
- Book length: 75,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
