Patchwork Hearts — Cynthia Sterling

From the first time she laid eyes on handsome Yankee Trace Abernathy, Lucy O'Connor felt an undeniable thrill between them. Her friends noticed, too, and urged Lucy to finish the traditional bridal quilt that would ensure a loving marriage. But Lucy had always planned to use her skills creating quilts that could make her money before she married, giving her the freedom to marry out of love, not need. And yet, try as she might, the independent woman couldn't resist the stubborn man who made her heart beat faster.

Soon every stitch she made was with another thought of Trace. So when he faced danger from vengeful enemies, Lucy had to stand up for the man she cherished--and show the whole town how to patch things up. . . with love.