The Patchwork Bride - by Sandra Dallas (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From Sandra Dallas, the bestselling author of A Quilt for Christmas, comes the irrepressible story of one woman's quest to find love without losing herself in the American West.

Ellen is putting the finishing touches on a wedding quilt made from scraps of old dresses when the bride-to-be--her granddaughter June--unexpectedly arrives and announces she's calling off the marriage. With the tending of June's uncertain heart in mind, Ellen tells her the story of Nell, a Kansas-born woman who goes to the High Plains of New Mexico Territory in 1898 in search of a husband.

Working as a biscuit-shooter, Nell falls for a cowboy named Buddy. She sees a future together, but she can't help wondering if his feelings for her are true. When Buddy breaks her heart, she runs away.

In her search for a soul mate, Nell will run away from marriage twice more before finding the love of her life. It's a tale filled with excitement, heartbreak, disappointment, and self-discovery--as well as with hard-earned life lessons about love. Another stunning, emotional novel from a master storyteller.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Patchwork Bride:

2019 WILLA "WOMEN WRITING THE WEST" LITERARY AWARD FINALIST

"Skilled writing and pacing propel the story, which is warm and heartfelt."--Kirkus Reviews

"Dallas has done it again, telling three different stories with her trademark homespun style. Strong female characters and intriguing storytelling draw the reader into this two-hanky read full of love and loss."--Booklist (starred review)

"A touching and romantic tale by a talented storyteller."--Historical Novels Review

"Written with skill and exacting language...characters who will resonate with you and hard-won truths about life and love that will continue to matter to you long after you flip the last page."--Bookreporter.com

"As comforting to read as a hot cup of tea."--Denver Post

Praise for Sandra Dallas:

"As heartwarming as a homemade quilt." --USA Today on A Quilt for Christmas

"The author's depiction of 19th-century Denver, especially its seedier side, is vividly authentic, while the nascent bond between Mick and Beret will have readers eagerly anticipating their next encounter." --Publishers Weekly on Fallen Women

"A born storyteller, Dallas excels not only at plot but also at peopling her novels with memorable individuals." --Richmond Times Dispatch on True Sisters

"A tale of family, desire, vengeance and betrayal that more than transcends the ordinary." --RT Book Reviews on The Bride's House

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