Quilts of Love (Jodie Bailey) Books in Order

Quilts of Love is a collection of connected standalone romances, each built around a quilt that carries family memory, comfort, or a difficult piece of the past. Jodie Bailey's novel, Quilted by Christmas, brings that idea to a story about loss, belonging, and the courage to let someone close.

A quilt can hold more than fabric and thread.

Taryn McKenna has spent years trying not to need anyone. Abandoned by her parents and hurt when her high school sweetheart left for the Army, she has poured her energy into school and the outdoors. But a family connection to the Titanic and a quilt tied to that history draw her into questions she cannot solve by keeping her distance.

Justin Callahan is part of the present-day story that grows from those threads. The novel does not become a historical Titanic tale, but the disaster and Taryn's family connection give the relationship a deeper emotional backdrop. The past matters because it shapes what Taryn believes about being left behind and whether she can risk loving someone again.

The series name points to the tone readers can expect. These are relationship-driven stories where a handmade quilt often becomes a physical reminder of home, grief, faith, or a person who has been missed. The emotional stakes are real, but the focus stays on healing and a hopeful future.

Bailey's installment is especially suited to readers who want a quieter change of pace from her action-heavy suspense. It still has a strong emotional pull, a little family mystery, and characters with baggage to work through. The Christmas season adds warmth without taking over the whole book.

Because Quilts of Love is a multi-author collection, Quilted by Christmas works as a complete story on its own. It is a natural starting point for anyone drawn to contemporary romance, family history, and stories where ordinary objects become part of a much bigger journey.