As owners of the popular bistro The French Quarter, former New York City restaurateurs Picasso and Laurel St. Pierre are the toast of the town of Crestwood, Kansas. Chef Picassoās culinary creations delight the women of the quilting club, who have embraced him as a friend. But Laurelās anti-social behavior confuses Kate Simpsonāuntil she spots Mrs. St. Pierre with another man in what appears to be a loverās spat. Gossip travels fast in a small town like Crestwood, and rumor has it this isnāt Laurelās first indiscretion. She also filed a police report accusing Picasso of domestic abuse. And when Laurelās murdered body is found, Picasso is the prime suspect. To prove their friendās innocence, Kate and the Crestwood Quilters must uncover the secrets of Laurelās pastāa patchwork history wrapped up in Kateās own teenage years...