title: Pattern for Romance: Quilts of Love Series
author:  Carla Olson Gade 
description: Carla Olson Gade has been imagining stories most her life. Her love for writing and eras gone by turned her attention to writing historical Christian romance. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers and is represented by Chip MacGregor. Carla her husband share their home in rural Maine where they reside near their two young adult sons and new grandson. To learn more about her, please visit her website CarlaGade.com or her popular blog WritingToDistraction.blogspot.com.
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  Praise for Michelle Major
  
  
  “A dynamic start to a series with a refreshingly original premise.”
  
  
  —Kirkus Reviews
  
  
  “A sweet start to a promising series, perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber.”
  
  
  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
  
  
  “The Magnolia Sisters is sheer delight, filled with humor, warmth and
  heart.... I loved everything about it.”
  
  
  —New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  A Carolina Valentine
  
  
  Michelle Major
  
  
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  Contents
  
  
  [CHAPTER ONE](Chapter_One.xhtml#_idTextAnchor000)
  
  
  [CHAPTER TWO](Chapter_Two.xhtml#_idTextAnchor001)
  
  
  [CHAPTER THREE](Chapter_Three.xhtml#_idTextAnchor002)
  
  
  [CHAPTER FOUR](Chapter_Four.xhtml#_idTextAnchor003)
  
  
  [CHAPTER FIVE](Chapter_Five.xhtml#_idTextAnchor004)
  
  
  [CHAPTER SIX](Chapter_Six.xhtml#_idTextAnchor005)
  
  
  [CHAPTER SEVEN](Chapter_Seven.xhtml#_idTextAnchor006)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # CHAPTER ONE
  
  
  PAUL THORPE WATCHE