Sunday, July 21, 2013

Miss Julia to the Rescue by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia to the Rescue: A Novel - Miss Julia receives a call from a confused Mr. J. D. Pickens.  Believing J.D. is in trouble, Miss Julia confers with Sergeant Coleman Bates.  When they find out where J.D. is, they contact the local sheriff who refuses to answer their questions or let them speak with J. D., claiming he is a John Doe and cannot release any information until he receives a positive identification. Taking matters into her own hands, Miss Julia takes Etta Mae Wiggins with her to bring J.D. home.

Barely home from this rescue, Miss Julia finds herself in a struggle to keep a carpenter in her employ because of a cult leader trying to recruit him into her fold.

Miss Julia to the Rescue by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia to the Rescue: A Novel - Miss Julia receives a call from a confused Mr. J. D. Pickens.  Believing J.D. is in trouble, Miss Julia confers with Sergeant Coleman Bates.  When they find out where J.D. is, they contact the local sheriff who refuses to answer their questions or let them speak with J. D., claiming he is a John Doe and cannot release any information until he receives a positive identification. Taking matters into her own hands, Miss Julia takes Etta Mae Wiggins with her to bring J.D. home.

Barely home from this rescue, Miss Julia finds herself in a struggle to keep a carpenter in her employ because of a cult leader trying to recruit him into her fold.

Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle: A Novel - A dead body is found in a tool shed in Lloyd's teacher's backyard.  Miss Julia's checks have been stolen and the bank accuses her of mismanaging her account.  Sam, hurt by Miss Julia not confiding in him, goes to his own home for a few days.  Miss Julia believes that she has to prove her loyalty and decides to investigate the tool shed herself.

Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Rocks the Cradle: A Novel - A dead body is found in a tool shed in Lloyd's teacher's backyard.  Miss Julia's checks have been stolen and the bank accuses her of mismanaging her account.  Sam, hurt by Miss Julia not confiding in him, goes to his own home for a few days.  Miss Julia believes that she has to prove her loyalty and decides to investigate the tool shed herself.

Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Renews Her Vows: A Novel - Because Sam agrees to attend marriage enrichment classes, Miss Julia believes he thinks that their marriage is in trouble.  Furthermore, the leader of the class is none other than the doctor who led Miss Julia on and accused her nymphomania.  On top of this, Etta Mae Wiggins is accused of stealing and attacking one of her clients.

Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Renews Her Vows: A Novel - Because Sam agrees to attend marriage enrichment classes, Miss Julia believes he thinks that their marriage is in trouble.  Furthermore, the leader of the class is none other than the doctor who led Miss Julia on and accused her nymphomania.  On top of this, Etta Mae Wiggins is accused of stealing and attacking one of her clients.

Miss Julia Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Delivers the Goods - Hazel Marie has become very sick.  Furthermore, she has broke off her romance with Mr. Pickens.  Believing she will bring shame to Miss Julia, Hazel Marie decides to leave town, taking Lloyd with her.  Of course, Miss Julia decides that the only way to keep Hazel Marie and Lloyd in her life is to convince Mr. Pickens to marry Hazel Marie.  When Sam's home office is robbed, Mr. Pickens is hired to find the robbers.

Miss Julia Delivers the Goods by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Delivers the Goods - Hazel Marie has become very sick.  Furthermore, she has broke off her romance with Mr. Pickens.  Believing she will bring shame to Miss Julia, Hazel Marie decides to leave town, taking Lloyd with her.  Of course, Miss Julia decides that the only way to keep Hazel Marie and Lloyd in her life is to convince Mr. Pickens to marry Hazel Marie.  When Sam's home office is robbed, Mr. Pickens is hired to find the robbers.

Choke Point by Ridley Pearson

Choke Point (A Risk Agent Novel) - Rutherford Risk is hired to find and shut down a knot shop in Amsterdam.  John Knox and Grace Chu join forces with the reporter who exposed the practice of enslaving young girls to produce the rugs that are made of thousands of knots.

Choke Point by Ridley Pearson

Choke Point (A Risk Agent Novel) - Rutherford Risk is hired to find and shut down a knot shop in Amsterdam.  John Knox and Grace Chu join forces with the reporter who exposed the practice of enslaving young girls to produce the rugs that are made of thousands of knots.

Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Paints the Town - The mayor wants to tear down the courthouse to make way for luxury condominiums; Richard Stroud has disappeared with several of the towns people's investments, including Miss Julia's; Mildred Allen's husband has disappeared;  LuAnne's husband has left her for another woman; and the Pastor Ledbetter wants to accept a position with another church, against his wife's desire to retire in Abbotsville. Of course, Miss Julia is in the midst of it all trying to console and advise her friends while she cooks up schemes to prevent the destruction of the courthouse.

Miss Julia Paints the Town by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Paints the Town - The mayor wants to tear down the courthouse to make way for luxury condominiums; Richard Stroud has disappeared with several of the towns people's investments, including Miss Julia's; Mildred Allen's husband has disappeared;  LuAnne's husband has left her for another woman; and the Pastor Ledbetter wants to accept a position with another church, against his wife's desire to retire in Abbotsville. Of course, Miss Julia is in the midst of it all trying to console and advise her friends while she cooks up schemes to prevent the destruction of the courthouse.

Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Strikes Back - Sam is in Russia on a long planned trip and Hazel Marie and Mr. Pickens are in Mexico on their on vacation.  Alone except for Lloyd and Lillian, Miss Julia throws a party.  The next day, she discovers her engagement and wedding rings are missing.  Furthermore, other women are missing some of their jewelry.  Unwilling to wait for the police investigation, Miss Julia takes Etta Mae Wiggins with her to Florida to find the thieves and retrieve her rings.

Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Strikes Back - Sam is in Russia on a long planned trip and Hazel Marie and Mr. Pickens are in Mexico on their on vacation.  Alone except for Lloyd and Lillian, Miss Julia throws a party.  The next day, she discovers her engagement and wedding rings are missing.  Furthermore, other women are missing some of their jewelry.  Unwilling to wait for the police investigation, Miss Julia takes Etta Mae Wiggins with her to Florida to find the thieves and retrieve her rings.

Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann. B. Ross

Miss Julia Stands Her Ground - Hazel Marie's uncle, Brother Vernon Puckett, tries again to upset the apple-cart and take Little Lloyd from her.  This time he is claiming that Little Loyd is not Wesley Lloyd Springer's offspring, and therefore, Hazel Marie is a lying whore who does not deserve to have control of Little Lloyd's trust.

Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann. B. Ross

Miss Julia Stands Her Ground - Hazel Marie's uncle, Brother Vernon Puckett, tries again to upset the apple-cart and take Little Lloyd from her.  This time he is claiming that Little Loyd is not Wesley Lloyd Springer's offspring, and therefore, Hazel Marie is a lying whore who does not deserve to have control of Little Lloyd's trust.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson

Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story - Jennifer is the first of the O'Malleys to become a Christian.  She is also the first to fall in love.  Furthermore, as the youngest, she is the most protected.

Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story by Dee Henderson

Jennifer: An O'Malley Love Story - Jennifer is the first of the O'Malleys to become a Christian.  She is also the first to fall in love.  Furthermore, as the youngest, she is the most protected.

The Whip by Karen Kondazian

The Whip - When her family was murder because of its interracial composition, Charley became a stagecoach driver to get to California where the man responsible was reputed to be.  While in California, Charley became one of the best and respected drivers for Wells Fargo.  Not until death, did most of Charley's associates learn that Charley was a woman.

The Whip by Karen Kondazian

The Whip - When her family was murder because of its interracial composition, Charley became a stagecoach driver to get to California where the man responsible was reputed to be.  While in California, Charley became one of the best and respected drivers for Wells Fargo.  Not until death, did most of Charley's associates learn that Charley was a woman.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia's School of Beauty - A popular country singer who got married in the same place as Sam & Miss Julia found out that his marriage may not be legal.  Sam determines to find out the truth, while Miss Julia is determined to keep the uncertainty of the legality of their own marriage a secret.  Hazel Marie also has recruited Miss Julia to help her put on the first beauty pageant to assist the Sheriff's department raise funds for their canine unit.

Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia's School of Beauty - A popular country singer who got married in the same place as Sam & Miss Julia found out that his marriage may not be legal.  Sam determines to find out the truth, while Miss Julia is determined to keep the uncertainty of the legality of their own marriage a secret.  Hazel Marie also has recruited Miss Julia to help her put on the first beauty pageant to assist the Sheriff's department raise funds for their canine unit.

Monday, July 8, 2013

The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells

The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder: A Novel - Calla Lily Ponder was born in La Luna, Louisiana.  Her mother operated the Crowning Glory beauty parlor out of their home.  As a young girl, Calla began helping and when she grew up, went to beauty school.

This novel follows the life from her young years; through high school and young love; to beauty school in New Orleans; marriage; death of loved ones; and finally to her return home to La Luna.

The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells

The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder: A Novel - Calla Lily Ponder was born in La Luna, Louisiana.  Her mother operated the Crowning Glory beauty parlor out of their home.  As a young girl, Calla began helping and when she grew up, went to beauty school.

This novel follows the life from her young years; through high school and young love; to beauty school in New Orleans; marriage; death of loved ones; and finally to her return home to La Luna.

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club by Wanda E. Brunstetter

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club - Amish widow Emma Yoder decides to teach quilting.  Her first class consists of a married couple who bicker all the time, a young girl with a chip on her shoulder, a widower with a baby daughter,  a preacher's wife, and a biker. Through the six weeks, these seven people grow in their faith and learn about each other and life.

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club by Wanda E. Brunstetter

The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club - Amish widow Emma Yoder decides to teach quilting.  Her first class consists of a married couple who bicker all the time, a young girl with a chip on her shoulder, a widower with a baby daughter,  a preacher's wife, and a biker. Through the six weeks, these seven people grow in their faith and learn about each other and life.

Miss Julia Meets Her Match by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Meets Her Match - Sam Murdoch has stepped up his courting of Miss Julia.  Meanwhile, there are rumors of extramarital affairs in the town.  Everyone is suspecting everyone else.   Meanwhile,  a drifter appeared in town wanting to erect a religious park on Miss Julia's land.  Another man, famous for his business wiles, has come into town and Pastor Ledbetter wants him to join the church.

Miss Julia Meets Her Match by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Meets Her Match - Sam Murdoch has stepped up his courting of Miss Julia.  Meanwhile, there are rumors of extramarital affairs in the town.  Everyone is suspecting everyone else.   Meanwhile,  a drifter appeared in town wanting to erect a religious park on Miss Julia's land.  Another man, famous for his business wiles, has come into town and Pastor Ledbetter wants him to join the church.

Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Hits the Road (Southern Comedy of Manners) Publisher: Penguin - The owner of Lillian's home and the other houses on the street has decided to develop the land and build a water bottling plant.  Miss Julia organizes the town to help the families buy their homes.  One of the money raisers is a Poker Run.  The town eccentric, Thurlow Jones, offers to give $100,000 if Miss Julia rides one of the motorcycles for the whole run.

Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia Hits the Road (Southern Comedy of Manners) Publisher: Penguin - The owner of Lillian's home and the other houses on the street has decided to develop the land and build a water bottling plant.  Miss Julia organizes the town to help the families buy their homes.  One of the money raisers is a Poker Run.  The town eccentric, Thurlow Jones, offers to give $100,000 if Miss Julia rides one of the motorcycles for the whole run.

Miss Julia throws a Wedding by Ross Ann B.

Miss Julia Throws a Wedding - Deputy Coleman Bates and Binkie Enloe finally decide to get married.  Miss Julia plans to throw the wedding in her home.  Shortly before the date, a phenomenon appears on one of the walls of the family center being built at the church across the street.  This causes religious pilgrims to congregate outside her home.

Miss Julia throws a Wedding by Ross Ann B.

Miss Julia Throws a Wedding - Deputy Coleman Bates and Binkie Enloe finally decide to get married.  Miss Julia plans to throw the wedding in her home.  Shortly before the date, a phenomenon appears on one of the walls of the family center being built at the church across the street.  This causes religious pilgrims to congregate outside her home.

Murder Shoots the Bull by Anne George

Murder Shoots the Bull: A Southern Sisters Mystery (Southern Sisters Mysteries) - Patricia Anne and Mary Alice join an investment club.  One of their considerations is a local health facility.  However, things are not always what the seem and the sisters investigate the founder.

Murder Shoots the Bull by Anne George

Murder Shoots the Bull: A Southern Sisters Mystery (Southern Sisters Mysteries) - Patricia Anne and Mary Alice join an investment club.  One of their considerations is a local health facility.  However, things are not always what the seem and the sisters investigate the founder.

Joyland by Stephen King

Joyland (Hard Case Crime) - Devin Jones takes a job at Joyland, an independent amusement park.  During the summer, he learns about a murder that happened at the park several years earlier.  He and his friends begin to investigate.  Meanwhile, Jones befriends a mother and her son who is dying of a rare disease.

Joyland by Stephen King

Joyland (Hard Case Crime) - Devin Jones takes a job at Joyland, an independent amusement park.  During the summer, he learns about a murder that happened at the park several years earlier.  He and his friends begin to investigate.  Meanwhile, Jones befriends a mother and her son who is dying of a rare disease.

The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister

The Corset Diaries - UK live is filming a month in the life of a Victorian Duke.  For one month everyone in the household will live as if they were living in 1879.  Tessa agrees to be the duchess, but believes she will be dismissed because she is "skinny-challenged."

The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister

The Corset Diaries - UK live is filming a month in the life of a Victorian Duke.  For one month everyone in the household will live as if they were living in 1879.  Tessa agrees to be the duchess, but believes she will be dismissed because she is "skinny-challenged."

Murder Boogies with Elvis by Anne George

Murder Boogies with Elvis (Southern Sisters Mysteries, No. 8) - Mary Alice and Patricia Anne attend a benefit for the restoration of Birmingham's Vulcan statue.  At the end of the Elvis impersonators' dance, one of the impersonators fell into the orchestra pit, dead.  After they learn that the man was murdered, Patricia Anne discovers the murder weapon in her purse.

Murder Boogies with Elvis by Anne George

Murder Boogies with Elvis (Southern Sisters Mysteries, No. 8) - Mary Alice and Patricia Anne attend a benefit for the restoration of Birmingham's Vulcan statue.  At the end of the Elvis impersonators' dance, one of the impersonators fell into the orchestra pit, dead.  After they learn that the man was murdered, Patricia Anne discovers the murder weapon in her purse.