A celebrity author visits Grace Chapel Inn to finish her novel. Can the Howard sisters give her the quiet she needs? The whole town gets involved in the high-school genealogy project, and Aunt Ethel provides some surprise information about their own family's history. Meanwhile Jane is busy with preparations for a Grace Chapel wedding. Everyone seems ready to pitch in, but time is short! Available only in Christian Fiction 6 & 8.

Autumn is a beautiful time in Acorn Hill-and a busy time at Grace Chapel Inn. Love begins to blossom when one of Alice's patients reunites with a long-lost love who just happens to be one of the inn's guests. Will these high school sweethearts get a second chance at love? Jane is occupied with a secret project and her suspicious packages and frequent trips to neighboring Potterson keep her sisters guessing. Meanwhile, Louise, with the help of a very special little girl, helps a worn-out teacher discover her true calling in life and Lloyd goes to great lengths to get a special gift for aunt Ethel. Preparations for a harvest party, complete with pumpkins, cider, and a hayride, make the season festive and remind the Howard sisters to appreciate every moment they have together.

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Back to school for Louise and her friend Viola who volunteer to help the high school poetry club publish its magazine "Promises".

The winter doldrums are just settling over Acorn Hill when a movie crew comes to scout locations for an upcoming project. The director loves the small-town feel and hopes to film a pivotal scene in Grace Chapel. He leaves behind a crew member to convince the town council to allow the shoot. Will Ore citizens of Acorn Hill make a wise decision?

The church board is up in arms over Grace Chapel's wheezing, dilapidated, old pipe organ. In order to replace the organ with an electronic one, Louise organizes a fund-raiser that involves the whole town, but she can't help but hope and pray for some way to save the old organ by repairing it. However, repairs would be too costly. Will a stranger at the inn—and a friendship from long ago—bring beautiful music to Louise's ears?

When two very special dogs descend on Acorn Hill, Alice wonders, Could a dog be an answer to 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 determines the town must do something for the young woman—and a service dog may be just the thing. But will the church board approve the expense? In the meantime, who owns the mysterious black dog that's been watching over the citizens of Acorn Hill like a guardian angel?

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. While most residents are opposed to destroying the idyllic spot, some businesspeople are in favor of the added commerce a gas station will bring. With the town divided, Mayor Lloyd Tynan is having a hard time keeping everyone happy. And when the stress starts to affect his health, the fight over Fairy Pond takes on a new urgency. With the mayor out of commission, who will champion the cause of saving this natural wonder? A recluse who lives by the pond has some answers, but his strange history with Louise complicates matters. As the Howard sisters take charge to fight the development, help arrives from an unexpected source and reminds the whole town of the wonder of God's creation

The circus is in town, and all the citizens are eager to attend the show. But as with most things that happen in Acorn Hill, events at the circus do not run smoothly. When the baby elephant runs away, the calliope player is injured and the circus is on the verge of closing, it is up to the Howard Sisters to save the day. In their small town, life is a three-ring circus with enough excitement for all.

With their first-ever murder mystery weekend at the Grace Chapel Inn, the Howard sisters get the whole town involved but who will solve the case? The month of October brings thrills, chills, and excitement to the good people of Acorn Hill. The Howard sisters are holding their first ever murder mystery weekend at the inn to benefit a wonderful charity. With Aunt Ethel hamming up her role as the victim and various townspeople as suspects, the mystery promises to be hilarious as well as exciting. Who will solve the case? And why is Reverend Thompson spending so much time with the charity's coordinator? Come along on a weekend mystery adventure you will not soon forget!

A group of veterans checks into the inn and teach the sisters about loyalty and sacrifice. A perfect fall read just in time for Veteran€™s Day. It€™s time to bring out the old patriotic spirit when three lively World War II vets check in at Grace Chapel Inn and march in the annual Veterans Day parade. However, another guest, Gulf War veteran Nathan Delhomme, suffers from guilt for surviving the war when his friend didn€™t make it. Can Alice help this troubled young man march proudly in memory of his friend? And will the Franklin High Patriots be victorious in the Thanksgiving Day football game this year? The patriotism abounds as the citizens of Acorn Hill rally €™round the flag!

Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill they'll never want to leave. Three sisters-Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco-reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet fascinating guests along the way.———-It's December and Acorn Hill is festive, but the Howard sisters are about to discover that Christmas doesn't always mean peace on earth. A misunderstanding between Florence Simpson and her husband Ronald has Florence jetting off to Florida-and feisty Ethel has just the solution. She sets off after her friend and drags Alice and Ronald with her, determined to convince Florence that her marriage is worth fighting for. Can she get through to the couple in time to make it back to Acorn Hill by Christmas? Meanwhile, the downtown merchants of Acorn Hill start a Secret Santa program, and Jane sees a special way to arrange a special Secret Santa delivery for a needy family in town. As Christmas gets closer, they all begin to get into the spirit of the season.

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Rosalind Westwood, a volunteer at the hospital, amazes Alice when she offers her kidney to a woman she barely knows. Rosalind's generosity stuns Myra Swanson, the mother of three children and a dialysis patient. How can she accept such an incredible gift from a stranger; It falls on Alice to guide Rosalind into accepting her help. In the meantime, Louise helps Florence with her latest project, an Acorn Hill talent show, as Jane frantically gets the inn ready for inspection. Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, you'll never want to leave. Townsfolk relax on their porch swings or gather to discuss the day's events at the Coffee Shop over homemade pie. It's the kind of town where friendship and faith flow together. You'll especially love spending time with the Howard sisters, who have begun a new life together in their childhood home, a gracious Victorian house that is now a bed and breakfast called Grace Chapel Inn. Here, they rekindle old memories, rediscover the bonds of sisterhood, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet fascinating guests along the way.

About the Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series: Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, they'll never want to leave. Three sisters—Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco—reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship, and meet fascinating guests along the way. It's the beginning of summer, and Acorn Hill is buzzing. Alice is heading to the big city with her ANGELs, if only she can find a willing chaperone. Aunt Ethel is busy revamping her home for a visit from her daughter Francine and when a Do-It-Yourself Warehouse opens in nearby Potterston, Jane takes it upon herself to save the local store, Fred's Hardware. In the process, she strikes up a friendship with the manager of the local superstore, and struggles between loyalty to her friends and loyalty to her own heart. Could this new relationship be the start of something big?

Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, you’ll never want to leave. And you’ll love spending time with the Howard sisters, who have begun a new life together in their childhood home, a gracious Victorian house that is now a bed-and-breakfast called Grace Chapel Inn. Here they rekindle old memories, rediscover the bonds of sisterhood, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet many fascinating guests along the way.

About the Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series: Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, they'll never want to leave. Three sisters—Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco—reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship, and meet fascinating guests along the way. Spring comes to Acorn Hill and brings with it birds, budding flowers and a whole new set of challenges for the Howard sisters. While Louise becomes involved in the creation of the town's official website, Jane helps coach the local Little League team and Alice befriends an Amish girl who's about to make the biggest decision of her life. Meanwhile, the sisters host a family who are building something very interesting in the backyard. When spring is in the air, excitement is just around the corner.

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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.

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When they adopt an injured fawn, the Howard sisters find themselves appreciating the wonders of spring in new ways. 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.

Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural PA, you'll never want to leave. Townsfolk relax on their porch swings or gather to discuss the days events at the Coffee Shop over homemade pie. It's the kind of town where friendship and faith flow like a wide river on a fine spring day. And you'll love spending time with the Howard sisters.

As summer arrives in Acorn Hill, Jane becomes involved with a community service project; Alice works with a group of at-risk teenagers; and Louise joins a friendly dance competition that may lead to romance.

The winter cold seems to fuel the creative fires of the citizens of Acorn Hill. A contest sponsored by the ACORN NUTSHELL inspires its readers and brings to light a puzzle that both captivates and mystifies the Howard sisters. Who submitted the remarkable anonymous contest entry? Is it fact or fiction? Meanwhile, Alice and the ANGELs become 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 sisters are reminded that there is great power in words.

Acorn Hill is a flurry of activity when the Howard sisters set out to serve their friends. Alice finds herself in unfamiliar territory when she agrees to help Vera on a school field trip, Louise is called upon to be in charge of Nine Lives Bookstore and a most unusual helper, and Jane does her best to keep Rev. Kenneth Thompson from leaving his ministry at Grace Chapel, a possibility that causes deep concern for all three sisters. Through each of their adventures, they learn that serving others can often lead to blessings for everyone.

With Louise away at a music camp, Alice and Jane host a scrapbooking retreat at the inn and learn more about their family�s history. As winter approaches, the Howard sisters venture outside their comfortzones to try something out of the ordinary. Louise heads to music camp and learns a different style of piano playing, while Jane tests out recipes for a new audience and Alice unearths some family history. The results of theirexperiments are mixed, but each one learns something special about herself in the process. In the meantime, a scrapbooking retreat at the inn gathers friends from near and far. The event is a great success, providing anopportunity for connections to be made and hearts to be healed.

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. Meanwhile, the Howard sisters are hard at work helping those in need during the blessed Christmas season: Alice travels to a disaster area to care for a group of furry patients; Louise uses her talents to prepare for a beautiful Christmas service at Grace Chapel; and Jane strives to make a Christmas fundraiser a source of fellowship. But as their plans change, they learn that sometimes asking for help is as important as giving it.

When Jane takes a tumble and lands herself on crutches, the Howard sisters are hard pressed to work out an arrangement that will keep Grace Chapel Inn running smoothly. How will they keep things going until Jane is ready to resume her duties? A burly fellow with a sizzling skillet steps in to take over the kitchen, and Louise substitutes for a different, less desirable chore, while Alice is left to deal with an absent-minded guest who may put them all in danger. Odd things happen when each one tries to follow in her sister's footsteps.

When Belle Bannister, a real Georgia peach, checks into Grace Chapel Inn on a mission to find a husband among the eligible bachelors of Acorn Hill, the Howard sisters teeter between disbelief and awe. Belle sets off to plan her wedding, trusting God to supply the groom, and teaches them all an unlikely lesson about faith. Meanwhile, Jane gets a letter from her ex-husband, Justin, announcing that he is coming to visit. What could he want after all this time? Does he regret losing her? Will he want to rekindle their long romance? As Alice and Louise prepare for the possibility that Jane will move back to San Francisco, Jane is reminded that forgiveness can make all things new.

Welcome to Grace Chapel Inn. Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, you'll never want to leave. Here, the three Howard sisters reunite 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. As the dog days of summer wind down, the Howard sisters end up trying their hands at many new things. After a minor auto accident, Louise - accustomed to coaxing beautiful music from the piano and organ - learns to check tire guages, dipsticks and battery cables. Alice gets roped into helping Aunt Ethel on a new project, and employs hammers, saws and nails to try to keep up with her feisty aunt, and Jane has been commissioned to cater a very special dinner. The finicky hostess makes planning a menu a challenge, but learning to minister to a special group of guests may just be the trickiest task of all.

Deals with the Howard sisters as they help a wealthy young man learn the value of friends and trust and another guest at their B&B find her ancestors.

Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill they'll never want to leave. Three sisters-Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco-reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship and meet fascinating guests along the way. Alice is caring for a patient suffering from amnesia, and the only clue to her identity is the dog that was watching over her after her car went off the road. As Alice tries to help this woman recover her life, Louise counsels a guest whose marriage is on the rocks. Can she help the young woman give it one more try? Meanwhile, three of Jane's art school friends come to Grace Chapel Inn for a reunion and a reminder of the blessing of old friends.

About the Tales from Grace Chapel Inn Once readers visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, they'll never want to leave. Three sisters—Louise, a widow from Philadelphia; Alice, an unmarried nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a divorced chef from San Francisco—reunite in the sleepy town after their father's death and turn the family home into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Here the sisters rekindle old memories, rediscover their childhood bonds, revel in the blessings of friendship, and meet fascinating guests along the way. Eyes on the Prize, a new autumn installment in the bestselling Tales from Grace Chapel Inn series (over a million copies sold), takes readers back to Acorn Hill and the characters they've grown to love. September brings hints of autumn to Acorn Hill, and the Howard sisters face new challenges. Jane breaks out her running shoes and enters a charity race, hoping to win out not only against the clock, but also against an old rival. Alice tries to help find a way to make Vera Humbert's aunt's last days comfortable. But it is Louise's activity in the garden that has everyone excited. Will her giant pumpkin bring fame to Acorn Hill? Through all the excitement, the sisters have to remember to keep their eyes on the true prize.

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.

This story always makes me smile. The sisters find and rescue a sulcata tortoise, a desert species that definitely does not belong in southern Pennsylvania! At the wildlife center where I volunteer, we have had several of these guests for months at a time until we are able to place them at a tortoise sanctuary. People think they make wonderful pets...until they grow to be upwards of 45 lbs!

With a new bed-and-breakfast threatening to open in Acorn Hill, will the Howard sisters be able to keep the Inn running—and keep the faith? It should have been a relaxing summer, but Louise, Alice and Jane face a new challenge—a husband and wife have checked into the Grace Chapel Inn but seem to have more on their minds than a simple vacation. They poke and pry and ask all sorts of questions about the inn and how it is run. But a young man on a mission saves the day when he walks into their lives and helps lighten their cares—and even brings romance to one of Alice's coworkers. Will hope prevail again in the hearts of those who walk through the doors of Grace Chapel Inn?

A collection of three novellas celebrating the beauty of Christmas at Grace Chapel Inn. Snow is falling, carols are playing, and the Christmas spirit is settling over the small town of Acorn Hill. Grace Chapel Inn, the gracious Victorian bed-and-breakfast run by the Howard sisters, is ready to welcome you home for the holidays. As the three Howard sisters gather around the fire on Christmas Eve, they reminisce about their favorite Christmas memories. Louise shares about one snowy Christmas in 1951 when the young Howard sisters, visiting their newlywed Aunt Ethel’s farm with their mother and father, witnessed the birth of a lamb on a snowy Christmas Eve. Alice talks about the year when she got stuck running the children’s Christmas musical at Grace Chapel and couldn’t have done it without the help of her sisters. And Jane reminisces about the year, just after the sisters all moved home and opened Grace Chapel Inn, which she organized a Christmas cookie drive for shut-ins that ended up teaching the whole town a lesson about generosity.