Book Description
This charming Christmas tale follows the ladies of Covington as they organizethe renovation of their local church in time for a group wedding on ChristmasEve.
Author : Joan Medlicott
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 35,57 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743499217
This charming Christmas tale follows the ladies of Covington as they organizethe renovation of their local church in time for a group wedding on ChristmasEve.
Author : Joan A. Medlicott
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 50,9 MB
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429977922
Cautious Grace Singleton, uncertain of her place in an intimidating world. Outspoken Hannah Parrish, harboring private fear that may change her life. Fragile Ameila Declose, shattered by devastating grief. Circumstance has brought these disparate women of "a certain age" to a Pennsylvania boardinghouse where three square meals and a sagging bed is the most any of them can look forward to. But friendship will take them on a starting journey to a rundown North Carolina farmhouse where the unexpected suddenly seems not only welcome, but delightfully promising. And with nothing more than a bit of adventure in mind, each woman will be surprised to find that they years they've reclaimed from the shadow of twilight will offer something far more rare: confidence, competence, and even another chance at love... The Tampa Tribune calls Joan A Mendicott's The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love "A must-read for women of all ages."
Author : Joan Medlicott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,44 MB
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1416597433
A buried cache inspires the ladies of Covington to plan an unforgettable Christmas for two families forever changed by a long-ago war. A rusty old tin box holding nineteenth-century letters and diaries is unearthed at the Covington Homestead, and the contents reveal a thrilling drama to longtime housemates Grace, Amelia, and Hannah. Two Civil War soldiers—one Union and one Confederate—were found dying on a battlefield by an old woman and nursed back to health. After the war, they chose to stay in Covington, caring for their rescuer as she grew frail . . . but they never contacted the families they had left behind. With Christmas coming, Amelia is inspired. What if she and her friends were to find the two soldiers’ descendants and invite them to Covington to meet? What better holiday gift could there be than the truth about these two heroic men and their dramatic shared fate? With little time left, the ladies spring into action to track down the men’s families . . . and to make preparations for the most memorable, most historic Covington Christmas yet.
Author : Joan Medlicott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 2006-09-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 141652486X
The new pastor in Covington discovers that the pastor from forty years ago was never ordained, and was therefore not qualified to marry anyone! With five long-standing marriages thrown into crisis, it's decided that the couples absolutely must remarry on Christmas Eve. With the church desperately in need of repairs, though, how can they get it ready in time? Sounds like a job for the ladies of Covington! But when last-minute obstacles threaten to stop the weddings, Grace, Hannah, and Amelia are going to need a miracle to turn Christmas Eve into a wedding day that no one will ever forget.
Author : Joan Medlicott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 141658000X
The ladies of Covington once again face life's trials and tribulations with help from their family, friends and community in this charming novel for women of all ages. In Covington, life seems settled into blissful domesticity. Happily married now, Hannah and Max together nurture the parkland they saved from developers. But their peaceful life is shattered when Max's estranged son, Zachary, returns from India with his pregnant wife, Sarina. Soon there will be a new baby in Covington, and Hannah and Sarina bond while shopping in preparation for the blessed event. But Hannah worries about the rift that still exists between Zachary and his father. Can it possibly be repaired? Despite her instant affection for Sarina—and for baby Sarah when she arrives—Hannah worries that Zachary's return may cause more heartache than joy. Has their quiet peace fled forever? Interwoven with the continued stories of Grace, Amelia, and others who have joined their circle, this beautiful and touching tale is a moving addition to the Covington series, sure to be cherished by readers new and old.
Author : Joan Medlicott
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,70 MB
Release : 2004-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0743493990
In this acclaimed addition to Joan Medlicott’s USA TODAY bestselling series, new joys overcome new troubles as the unforgettable Ladies of Covington embrace life in their small North Carolina mountain town. A dark cloud is hovering over the usually cheery farmhouse that Grace, Hannah, and Amelia share. Grace has lost someone dear to her, and the mysterious diary from the past has turned Hannah’s life upside down. To raise their spirits, the three ladies take an exotic Caribbean cruise and return with many wonderful stories. But sharing such close quarters while traveling has stirred up conflict, and Amelia and Hannah are suddenly questioning whether they want to continue living in the farmhouse together. Meanwhile, Grace faces her own challenges: the young girl she mentors unknowingly becomes involved with an Internet predator, and Grace’s diabetes worsens. Yet new joy enters their lives when Hannah’s daughter has a baby boy—and when Hannah finally lays her past to rest, she may just be ready to set a wedding date with Max! With warmth and charm, this celebration of female friendship will inspire and delight readers, whether they’re meeting these wonderful women for the first time or visiting Covington once more!
Author : John Gibson
Publisher : Sentinel
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 2006-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781595230287
Updated with new material, this book delineates a Fox News Channel host's claim that the push to secularize Christmas is a liberal plot.
Author : Heidi Betts
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 33,65 MB
Release : 2011-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0758273681
In this extraordinary collection of holiday novellas, vampires turn to Angelina Ricci—vampire matchmaker extraordinaire—to help them find that special someone to curl up with under the mistletoe. . . "All I Vant For Christmas" Connor loves trimming the Christmas tree, baking gingerbread cookies, and hanging the mistletoe. But his vampire siblings won't help. His friend Angelina sends party planner Jillian to the rescue. But when Jillian, who's mortal, discovers she's decking the halls for a family of vampires, she must decide between running for her life—or putting Connor's mistletoe to good use. . . "A Vampire in Her Stocking" When Vivian learns that her secret crush Sean is terminally ill, she's heartbroken. Confiding in Angelina, Vivian refuses to turn Sean into a vampire. Deciding to play Santa, Angelina changes Sean and leaves him wrapped in a red bow on Vivian's doorstep. . . "It's A Wonderful Bite" Although Angelina is happy with her boyfriend Ian, she's ready for a commitment. After drinking eggnog and watching It's a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve, Angelina falls into a dream where she is mortal and Ian isn't interested in her. Talk about the nightmare before Christmas! But Santa must have checked his list twice because this Christmas Angelina's wishes are coming true. . .
Author : Carol Stubbs
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2014-04-25
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1455619809
The holidays in Louisiana feature a stunning array of festivities and events. Good food, music, and camaraderie abound. This volume takes readers on a statewide tour of les fêtes de Noël and provides recipes and activities for the whole family. From the lighting of the bonfire at Oak Alley Plantation to Natchitoches’s Festival of Lights, experience the living culture that the Pelican State has to offer. After a tour of the local entertainment, gather up friends and family and enjoy some of the delicious appetizers, sweet and savory breads, entrées, and desserts included in this beautifully photographed collection. Separated into geographical sections, this book takes readers on a tour of traditions and happenings in Cajun Country, Sportsman’s Paradise, the Crossroads, Plantation Country, and Greater New Orleans. Contact information is included, along with a description of each festivity. Featured are photographs of the exquisite Hanley-Gueno Neapolitan Presepio Nativity figures, crafted in the eighteenth century. More than one hundred fifty recipes cover every course for every get-together. Family-friendly crafts and activities will keep adults and children celebrating the season all winter long.
Author : Joan Avna Medlicott
Publisher : Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,39 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Christmas stories
ISBN : 9781597220941
When it is discovered that one of Covington's former pastors had never been ordained, thus rendering invalid a number of weddings performed forty years earlier, the ladies of Covington come to the rescue to organize church renovations and to plan a group wedding for several affected couples for Christmas Eve.