'Round the Corner (The Sister Circle Series #2) [Paperback]

Vonette Bright (Author), Nancy Moser (Author)

Book Description

Evelyn is not so sure she likes the new dynamics of Peerbaugh Place. Even though it had been hard adapting to strangers living in her home, she and the other women (from The Sister Circle) had found a calm cove of sisterhood. Now Evelyn is starting over with a new set of boarders, and the bond of sisterhood may not come as easily this time.

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As an accompaniment to the four Sister Circle novels and the Sister Circle Handbook, Nancy Moser and Brenda Josee give Sister Circle Seminars around the country:

The Sister Circle Seminar combines a breath of fresh air with the chance to deeply inhale the power of God's Word. Women will enjoy the opportunity to laugh at the realities of being a woman, be inspired by the knowledge that each and every one of them has special gifts and a unique purpose, and delight in the bond of sisterhood through Christ.

Our goal is to encourage women to be all God wants them to be by recognizing the special gifts He's given to them and to the women around them. By acknowledging and nurturing these inborn gifts, women are encouraged to bond in the way that only women can by forming a small-group connection with other women--a Sister Circle. It doesn't matter if they gather to share recipes, discuss a book, or go biking as long as they do get together to seek God's best for their lives.

Session One:
Discover Your Gifts: Identify the gifts God has given you to share with the world, and learn how to combine those gifts with the gifts of your sisters toward a fabulous purpose. Celebrate being a Sister in Christ!

Session Two:
How God Influences You: Discover God's plan for your life by listening to His instructions. Find contentment in being all you are meant to be by using your gifts, letting go, and doing things His way.

Session Three:
How You Influence Others: Discover how using your God-given gifts and "just being you" can be a powerful force in the lives of everyone who knows you. Discover the exciting promise and purpose of a God-filled life.

For more information, check out the Speaking section at:  nancymoser.com or sistercircles.com.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Vonette Bright Since cofounding Campus Crusade for Christ with her husband, Bill Bright, in 1951, Vonette has maintained a rigorous schedule as hostess, speaker, discipler, and author. Founder of Women Today International, she is widely recognized as a spokesperson for Christian women. Nancy Moser. Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of over twenty inspirational novels that focus on discovering our unique purpose. Her genres include both contemporary and historical stories.  Her historical bio-novels allow real women-of-history to share their life stories: Just Jane (Jane Austen), Mozart's Sister (Nannerl Mozart), Washington's Lady (Martha Washington) and How Do I Love Thee? (Elizabeth Barrett Browning.) Her newest historical romance, Masquerade, comes out in August 2010. Her time-travel novel, Time Lottery, won a Christy Award, and Washington's Lady was a finalist. Her contemporary books are known for their big-casts and intricate plotting. Some titles are John 3: 16, Crossroads, The Sister Circle, and The Invitation. Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She's earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She gives Sister Circle Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She paints canes voraciously, kills all her houseplants, and can wire an electrical fixture without getting shocked. She is a fan of anything antique--humans included. Find out more at nancymoser.com and sistercircles.com. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842371907
• ISBN-13: 978-0842371902
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,812,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars the new sisters, March 7, 2008

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Grateful Gramma (Southwest Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 'Round the Corner (The Sister Circle Series #2) (Paperback)

Second in the Sister Circle series, 'Round the Corner (Vonette Bright and Nancy Moser) continues the story of Evelyn Peerbaugh and her newly opened boardinghouse, Peerbaugh Place. The first group of tenants has moved out, although some have remained in the picture. Mae married a neighbor; Audra married Evelyn's son Russell and Evelyn is taking care of Audra's daughter Summer.

Now Evelyn has the challenge of selecting a new group of tenants. Compared to the sisterhood that developed the first time around, however, the new women, Gail and Heddy, don't quite seem to measure up. They appear to be hiding secrets and neither shows the slightest bit of interest in becoming friends with anyone.

Then Piper moves in, temporarily, to allow her parents to stay in her apartment. Her support helps Evelyn to continue to grow in strength and confidence; in turn, Evelyn lends a comforting shoulder to Piper. And slowly but surely, both Gail and Heddy begin to open up as their lives are touched by God and the other women.

Like the first volume, this one gets a little "preachy" in places but the story line is good, if predictable. There is an odd little rabbit trail about Anabelle, who wants to rent a room with Evelyn and believes she has been turned down because of her weight. It doesn't quite seem to fit with the rest of the story, but maybe Anabelle will show up again later.

In the meantime, it was fun visiting again with the regulars and getting to know the new folks. I'm off to find volume three and see what happens next.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Second Round of SisterHood, August 28, 2011

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P. L. Phillips "The Phantom Paragrapher" (Tauranga, New Zealand) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 'Round the Corner (The Sister Circle Series #2) (Paperback)

As Book #2 Starts in the Sister Circle Series , we discover that Evelyn Peerbaugh's house is empty once again as her previous tenants whom they formed a sisterly bond with each other have moved on to greener pastures. Tessa is enjoying a Cruise filled with History , Mae Fitzpatrick is now Mrs. Mae Ames as she married Collier Ames - the neighbour across the street and Audra Taylor has become Mrs. Peerbaugh as she married Evelyn's son Russell. Evelyn , not sure exactly how to run a boardinghouse decides to leave it up to God once more, though it seems this round he may be testing her. The first tenant arrives is Heddy , she works at Ruby's Diner as a waitress but it seems she is hiding a dark secret - will the bond of sisterhood get her to open up and become her true self once again, the second tenant is Gail Saunders - she too has a dark secret - a month ago she was fired from her job as a Marketing director and has been working at a fast food joint , she also claims to be divorced but we discover that too is a lie. Who is Gail really and what is she hiding from? The last tenant is the lovely Piper from Book #1 - her parents have moved into her apartment during her mother's surgery - so Piper has moved into Evelyn's house. As the novel gets on we read as Evelyn is sued by a tenant she turned down - the reason the tenant is stating : Apparently discriminated because she was FAT. Russell wants to adopt Summer , but trouble lies ahead when Audra tries to get Summer's biological dad Luke to sign the papers and Piper is having relationship issues as she meets a hunky Jewish Doctor , but the problem is he doesn't believe in God. Can Piper date a non-christian or will she follow her heart and say no even if it means breaking her own in the process ? I quite admired Piper as a character in Round the Corner , as she is so strong and though it pains her - she always puts God first in her life. Will the new tenants despite their beginnings and secrets , together with Evelyn become the second generation Sister Circle ? Find out in you never know what may lay just "Round the Corner" at Peerbaugh Place Boardinghouse by Vonette Bright and Nancy Moser.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sister Circle Series are Comforting & Fun!, November 19, 2010

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Liz Marcelin (Newark, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 'Round the Corner (The Sister Circle Series #2) (Paperback)

I loved the Sister Circle Series (4 books)... It is about a widow who finds
herself needing finances and decides to make her historic home a "boarding"
home for single women. I am a widow and it was perfect to read and I related
with the widow in so many ways. Each woman who came to this home had different needs and personalites...and the woman bonded... The authors caught
the subject wonderfully. I have loaned the books to several widows and they
pass them on... It has been a bond for all of us. In fact, I bought another whole series to share with more women. I am also thinking/praying about making my home a place for single/widow women even more than I do now. God will lead! L. Marcellin