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Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 26
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Spring comes to Acorn Hill, a close-knit community tucked away in the Pennsylvania countryside. The Howard sisters--Jane, Alice, and Louise--are once again in the middle of something odd and always interesting in their small community. So welcome to the place where spring-time breezes waft through the trees as the townfolk relax on their porch swings, and where good advice is served up with the best blackberry pie.
22) Building bridges
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 40
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The end of August finds the Howard sisters busy trying new things, but catering to the needs of a special group of guests may be the most challenging task of all.
23) Talk of the town
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 41
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
It is late March and the Howard sisters, owners of the Grace Chapel Inn, find themselves busy. Alice begins mentoring a doctoral student intent on studying the townspeople of Acorn Hill; Jane becomes tour guide and genealogical sleuth for a traveler from afar; and Louise loses her temper and drives away a loved one. Once, again, the activities at the inn are the talk of the town.
24) Autumn tales
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 29
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The leaves are changing and Acorn Hill is full of excitement. Louise is off on a long journey with some folks from town. and they quickly discover that the age old practice of storytelling is still a wonderful way to pass time.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 34
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The winter cold seems to fuel the creative fires of the citizens of Acorn Hill. Alice becomes involved with a project that brings cheer to old and young, and Jane involves herself in an undertaking that matches her talents with the needs of the poor. Through all of their activities, the Howard sisters are reminded that there is great power in words.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 24
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"It's the beginning of summer, and Acorn Hill is heating up. Alice is planning a trip to the big city with the group of teen girls she mentors, but she needs to find someone to help chaperone or she may have to cancel the trip. Willing volunteers are few and far between, but Alice locates an unlikely helper who may just learn as much from the experience as the girls themselves! Meanwhile, Aunt Ethel is busy revamping her home for a visit from her...
27) Saints among us
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 37
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
It's Christmas and the Howard sisters are busy helping others but they soon realize that asking for help might be the key to making this a holiday they won t soon forget! Christmas is fast approaching, but stormy conditions - some weather-related, others from an irate Ethel Buckley - might put a damper on the celebrations.
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 49
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A collection of three novellas celebrating the beauty of Christmas at Grace Chapel Inn.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 5
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, you'll never want to leave. Here, the three Howard sisters reunited after their father's death and turn their family home into a bed-and-breakfast called Grace Chapel Inn. They rekindle old memories, rediscover the bonds of sisterhood, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet many fascinating guests along the way.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 28
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Acorn Hill is happily abuzz with anticipation of the Grace Chapel's women's retreat and a fortieth wedding anniversary that is surrounded by secrets and surprises. Already busy preparing for their Valentine's Weekend special, the Howard sisters find themselves at the center of activity planning for these events and counseling a young Southern bride who is having trouble adjusting to life in Pennsylvania. Their most difficult task, however, is preventing...
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 17
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
When an out-of-state developer wants to drain Fairy Pond--a beloved piece of Acorn Hill's past--and put in a gas station, a storm of protest rises up. But while most residents are opposed to destroying the idyllic spot, some business people are in favor of the added commerce a gas station would bring. With the town divided, Mayor Lloyd Tynan is having a hard time keeping everyone happy, but when the stress starts to affect his health, the fight over...
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 47
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
In the midst of an Acorn Hill summer, a husband and wife arrive at Grace Chapel Inn full of questions about the B & B and how it is run while a young man on a mission walks into the Howard sisters' lives, relieving their cares and bringing romance to one of Alice's coworkers.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 3
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
While cleaning out the cluttered basement of Grace Chapel Inn, Jane Howard finds an old cookbook brimming with her mother's recipes and handwritten notes. Jane has always been hungry for details about her mother, Madeleine, who died while giving birth to Jane. Through the precious, fragile pages of the recipe book, Jane comes to discover the spirit of the mother she never had the chance to know. And she comes to better understand her relationship...
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 43
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
September brings the first hints of autumn to Acorn Hill, and with the cooler air comes a new set of challenges for the Howard sisters. Jane runs into her old teammate Carrie, the one girl on the high school cross country team whom Jane could never beat. And when Carrie asks Jane to enter a charity 5K race, Jane trains to win not just against the clock, but also against her old rival. Meanwhile, Vera Humbert's aunt is facing the prospect of moving...
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 48
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"As the three Howard sisters gather around the fire on Christmas Eve, they reminisce about their favorite Christmas memories"--Publisher description.
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 16
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
When two very special dogs descend on Acorn Hill, Alice wonders, "Could a dog be the answer to her prayer;" Alice's prayer is for Paula Middleton, a new resident who lives alone and suffers from seizures. After Paula is injured in a fall, Alice decides the town must do something for the young woman and a service dog may be just the right thing. But will the church board approve the expense; And who actually owns the mysterious black dog that's been...
37) Never give up
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 31
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
When they discover a sweet little fawn in distress, what can the Howard sisters do but try to find it a proper home? At the same time, when Louise spots her latest student behind the wheel of a car instead of in front of a keyboard, she also finds herself in a difficult situation. And Jane is enjoying the company of an antiques expert and learning a thing or two about kindness, careful shopping, and making old things new.
38) Empty nest
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 44
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
It's spring in Acorn Hill ... Louise has a serious legal matter, Jane has a new hobby, and Alice does her best to comfort and encourage them both.
39) As time goes by
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 46
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
On the Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Thompson makes a plea in his sermon for is congregants to step up when they hear the Lord's call. The Howard sisters take the pastor's words to heart and wait, ready and eager. But when their calls come, they are surprised at the unexpected territory they must visit. Jane must help a blustering newcomer settle into Acorn Hill, ALice takes on a paid speaking engagement and Louise gets involved in helping young married...
40) Steady and slow
Author
Series
Tales from Grace Chapel Inn volume 45
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
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