Tales From Grace Chapel Inn Books
This inaugural title in Tales from Grace Chapel Inn sets the tone for a series that embraces family and friends, good neighbors and good will, and an enduring faith in God. The Howard sisters live their faith by example and bring a sense of community to Acorn Hill as they go about their days. in Back Home Again, sleepy little Acorn Hill is in for a big surprise when the three sisters reunite after the death of their father, a beloved minister. Each has inherited a share of his worn-down Victorian house, and they decide to turn their family home into a bed-and-breakfast. But the women are as different as sisters can be, and they encounter many obstacles along the way. By learning to work together, accepting a little help from their friends, and trusting in God, the three sisters are finally able to see Grace Chapel Inn open its doors. Written in a lively and engaging style, this book will draw readers in and have them waiting for the next title in the series.-goodreads review
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?
Who will become the new minister of Grace Chapel? The church board can't stop squabbling, and every week the congregation hears a sermon from a different minister. Finally, a charming man is appointed to take over the pulpit, but the townspeople offer him a chilly reception. During his stay at the inn, the sisters slowly warm up to him. But will he win over the townsfolk - and Aunt Ethel - as well? Available only in Christian Fiction 6 & 8.
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, a nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a 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. 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?
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. Through these precious, fragile pages, Jane comes to discover the spirit of her mother, Madeleine, who died while giving birth to Jane. But when the inn gets busy and money troubles threaten, Jane wonders if moving back to Acorn Hill was a big mistake. Can her crisis of faith lead to a new solution for the inn—and for Jane herself?
Tempest in a Teapot is one of more than twenty-five books in the series Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, a series about memories, the bonds of sisterhood, the blessings of friendship, and the many fascinating people we meet along the way. 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.
A charming book from the Guideposts Publishing Company. Tales from Grace Chapel Inn are set in the charming village of Acorn Hill, Pennsylvania. You will laugh and enjoy the mystery tale of the Hidden History of Daniel Howard. Grace Chapel Inn is now a Victorian bed and breakfast house for town visitors.
When Louise's daughter Cynthia brings home a famous home-and-garden expert to write a children's book, the Howard sisters' peaceful lives are turned upside down. And now Alice has gone and gotten herself involved in the local dog racing. The dogs are being mistreated, and she's jumped into the cause, head first, becoming far more involved than she'd ever intended. One thing is certain, life is never dull in Acorn Hill, particularly at the Grace Chapel Inn Bed and Breakfast, where long winter days are filled with wonders. 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.
Harsh storms leave a group of visitors stranded in Acorn Hill one wintry Christmas Eve. The Howard sisters share their hospitality with the guests, who discover the importance of family and friendship. Once you visit the Howard sisters, who have begun a new life together in their childhood home, now called Grace Chapel Inn, you'll never want to leave. Available only in Christian Fiction 6 & 8.
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.
2004 Guideposts Books hardcover, Judy Baer (Norah's Ark). Acorn Hill is abuzz with activity. Windows are being washed, gardens tended and guest rooms readied in preparation for the first all-school reunion. Of course, the Howard sisters are caught up in bustle dealing with the neediest group of guests they have ever housed. The sisters work to make a success of the reunion and to minister to those at the inn. Even they wonder if they can meet the challenge. -
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Midsummer While Louise struggles to finish composing a concerto dedicated to her late husband, she meets four young men who are Christian rock musicians. Can their mutual love of music help Louise and the boys find common ground and understanding? Promises to Back to school for Louise and her friend Viola who volunteer to help the high school poetry club publish its magazine "Promises". Recipes and Wooden 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. Through these precious, fragile pages, Jane comes to discover the spirit of her mother, Madeleine, who died while giving birth to Jane. We Have This The crisp autumn air brings beautiful foliage to Acorn Hill and romance to Grace Chapel Inn. When one of the inn’s guests reunites with a long-lost beau, the former high school sweethearts get a second chance at love. Home for the Harsh storms leave a group of visitors stranded in Acorn Hill one wintry Christmas Eve. The Howard sisters share their hospitality with the guests, who discover the importance of family and friendship.
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.
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.
2005 Guideposts hardcover, Sunni Jeffers (Heaven's Strain). 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? - Amazon
2004 Guideposts hardcover, Diann Hunt (RV There Yet?: A Women of Faith Fiction Novel). 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. - Amazon
2004 Guideposts Books hardcover, 4th printing. Melody Carlson (The Christmas Blessing). When Alice’s former boyfriend, Mark Graves, comes to Grace Chapel Inn for a visit, the Howard sisters become suspicious of his intentions. But when another young man arrives at the inn claiming to know Mark, will it test Alice’s patience too much? Meanwhile, Lauren Winston is frustrated with her life and the world after becoming blind. Will the Howard sisters be able to show her that beauty is not limited to what one can see? -
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.
Once you visit the cozy village of Acorn Hill, you'll never want to leave! You'll be charmed by the resourceful Howard sisters who reunite after their father's death and turn their family home into a bed-and-breakfast. Join them as they rekindle old memories and embrace new adventures!
Grace Chapel Inn Series, 2008 Guideposts trade PB, 1st printing,
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. A new novel celebrating the wonder of a New England Fall. 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. Meanwhile, back at home, Alice gets caught up in a good-natured competition between Fred and Vera Humbert, and soon the whole town is involved. And Jane is about to do something crazy -- and is loving it! The Howard sisters are about to learn that autumn can be a season of surprises. Once you visit the charming village of Acorn Hill, tucked away in rural Pennsylvania, 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.
Summer days are anything but lazy for the Howard sisters. Jane becomes busy with a service project for the community and meets some fascinating new friends. And when a former ANGEL gets Alice involved with a group of at-risk teenagers, what begins as a summer challenge ends up as a life-and-death test of courage. Meanwhile, Louise gets pulled into a friendly dance competition. Is it just summer recreation or could it lead to a romance that will change her life forever? Could the warm summer breezes be the winds of change?
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.
The holidays are fast approaching, but stormy conditions—some resulting from a hurricane down South, others from an irate Ethel Buckley—might put a damper on the Howard sisters’ Christmas celebrations. Louise is busy preparing a beautiful and unusual winter ceremony at the inn, complete with candles, unique delicacies, and a special holiday message. Meanwhile, Jane works to make the Christmas Craft Fair a successful event for Grace Chapel’s Helping Hands Ministry, and when Alice travels south to care for the smallest, most cuddly victims of the storm, she finds herself developing a connection with a very special dog who needs a home. Can she help the abandoned animals left behind? Can she bear to leave them? God’s grace comes in many forms, and as the Howard sisters prepare for the merriest season of the year, they discover that sometimes asking for help can be as important as giving it.
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.
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.
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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, a nurse who lived with her father; and Jane, a 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 spring in Acorn Hill, which means the garden is in full bloom and the air is filled with the song of birds returned from their winter adventures. A visit from Louise's daughter, Cynthia, adds to the joy of the season, but her colleague, a dreamy poet, makes life troublesome for all the Howards with her forgetful ways. Meanwhile, Louise is distracted by a serious legal matter, Jane busies herself with a new hobby, and Alice does her best to offer her help and sweet encouragement wherever needed. The wonders of spring ensure that Grace Chapel Inn is always blooming with new adventures.
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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. The novellas capture a sense of nostalgia and the ideal of a good old-fashioned Christmas.It’s Christmas morning, and as the Howard sisters celebrate some of their family’s treasured traditions, they reminisce about Christmases past.Jane reads from the Bible, as their father always did, and remembers when she took part in a living Nativity. Cast as an angel, she decided to make her part more exciting, resulting in a dangerous fall from a hayloft. She should have been seriously injured, but a Christmas miracle changed the course of her life. Louise studies the badly constructed stocking she made for her newborn daughter Cynthia and recalls her first Christmas as a mother. And Alice examines the special ornament she received the year she organized a program to give all of the animals from a nearby shelter a home for Christmas.