Ready to Wed (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, Book 4) [Paperback]

Melody Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2007

It's a cold May in Acorn Hill. Jane is putting pansies in the front garden for a splash of spring cheer when a big pink Cadillac parks in front of the inn. Out jumps Belle from Georgia looking for a room. Within minutes, she divulges the reason for her trip. "God gave me a dream that I would meet the man I am meant to marry right here in Acorn Hill. We will be married the first weekend of June." Jane and her sisters teeter between disbelief and awe as Belle sets off to meet all the eligible bachelors in beautiful Cascade Mountains. Will it be Pastor Kenneth? Wilhelm, owner of Time for Tea? Or, Don and Ron, the twins staying at the Inn? Then Jane gets a letter from Justin, her ex-husband, asking if he can visit. What could he want after all this time? As Jane faces the mistakes of her past, the whole town helps Belle prepare for her wedding...but to whom?

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About the Author

Melody Carlson has published more than ninety books for children, teens and adults ? with sales totaling more than two million copies and many titles appearing on the ECPA bestsellers list.? Several of Melody’s books have been finalists for, and winners of, various writing awards, including the Gold Medallion and the RITA Award.? Over the years, Melody has worn many hats, from preschool teacher to youth counselor to political activist to senior editor and author.? She has two grown sons and lives in central Oregon with her husband and chocolate Lab retriever.? They enjoy skiing, hiking, gardening, camping and biking in the beautiful Cascade Mountains.

Product Details

• Paperback: 325 pages
• Publisher: Guideposts Books (October 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082494724X
• ISBN-13: 978-0824947248
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melody Carlson has written around 200 books for teens, women and children. That's a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a "storyteller." Her books range from serious issues like schizophrenia (Finding Alice) to lighter topics like house-flipping (A Mile in My Flip-Flops) but most of the inspiration behind her fiction comes right out of real life. Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She's won a number of awards (including the Rita and Gold Medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog. To find out more about Melody Carlson, visit her website at http://www.melodycarlson.com/

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic and Heartwarming, October 18, 2007

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Ane Mulligan "V.P./Sr. Editor, Novel Rocket" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ready to Wed (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, Book 4) (Paperback)

Prolific author Melody Carlson proves that authors can keep delivering captivating stories, even as they near their 100th book. In Ready to Wed, she has created a town that is a character in itself. It seems to come alive and welcome you in. All the characters are memorable, from the Howard sisters to their strong-willed Auntie to their pastor, Kenneth, who has perfected Popping In 101--a prerequisite class in Seminary.

Belle Bannister drives in town in a pink convertible to find the husband God showed her in a dream. Her stay at the Inn gets the sisters reluctantly involved in Belle's quest when their Auntie Ethel becomes infatuated with the idea of a wedding. The manhunt is on and while the sisters like sweet Belle, they pity the town's bachelors.

From the moment Auntie berates Jane on page one for wearing old gardening clothes and Crocs in public--even if that public is her own garden--you'll be enchanted by Acorn Hill and its inhabitants. Caring, warm and a bit whacky all define the characters that flow from Carlson's pen.

If you were raised in a small town, you'll be nostalgic recognizing old neighbors. If you're a city dweller, you may find yourself longing for life in Acorn Hill. Whichever you are, you'll not come away untouched by this warm story of friendship and faith. I'm looking forward to the next books in this series. Ready to Wed receives a high recommendation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing idea, October 3, 2008

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gleem "mthigh" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ready to Wed (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, Book 4) (Hardcover)

This is one of the more interesting books in this series, although based on a strange idea it held my attention more than some of the other Tales from Grace Chapel Inn. All the way through I was hoping that the intended groom wouldn't be one of the 'regulars' in the town's cast of characters. It was a good read for me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series, November 21, 2007

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B. J. Scott "Genealogynut" (Port Arthur, TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ready to Wed (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, Book 4) (Paperback)

I bought the first book Going Home after my father passed away. The characters in the books are likable and true. I've cried and laughed my way through seven books and am looking forward to reading more.