Southern Grace Series by Glenda Manus

A stranger’s murder in the dark alley behind May’s Flower Shop is causing the residents of Park Place, South Carolina to keep their children inside and their doors locked at night. Banty Hen Antique Shop owners, Sam and Valerie Owens, are caught right smack dab in the middle since they were the last ones to see the victim alive. Valerie’s new venture, the Sweet Tea Quilting Bee is comprised of an eclectic mix of women, calling themselves ‘newbies’ and ‘oldies’ in the art of quilting... moreA stranger’s murder in the dark alley behind May’s Flower Shop is causing the residents of Park Place, South Carolina to keep their children inside and their doors locked at night. Banty Hen Antique Shop owners, Sam and Valerie Owens, are caught right smack dab in the middle since they were the last ones to see the victim alive. Valerie’s new venture, the Sweet Tea Quilting Bee is comprised of an eclectic mix of women, calling themselves ‘newbies’ and ‘oldies’ in the art of quilting. Their weekly meetings help keep Valerie’s mind off the murder, but it’s hard to keep the secret from the ladies that the victim was killed over, of all things, a quilt! less

Mary Jo Hilton is out of jail and coming home to Park Place. Birdie Sue Baker is causing trouble in the church food pantry. And Reverend Rock Clark, the pastor of Park Place Presbyterian Church, is beginning to believe that he should just get the heck out of Dodge and move to Paradise Cove where he’s being wooed with a bigger salary and a house on the beach... moreMary Jo Hilton is out of jail and coming home to Park Place. Birdie Sue Baker is causing trouble in the church food pantry. And Reverend Rock Clark, the pastor of Park Place Presbyterian Church, is beginning to believe that he should just get the heck out of Dodge and move to Paradise Cove where he’s being wooed with a bigger salary and a house on the beach. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be reminded once again how nice it is to live in the small town of Park Place, South Carolina where everyone knows your name. less

There’s never a dull moment in Park Place, South Carolina, especially for those who belong to the flock of Park Place Presbyterian Church where Rev Rock is the pastor. Annabelle Porter is one of the flock and she’s officially an old maid at the ripe old age of forty-two. As she grieves the recent loss of her invalid mother she’s been caring for, a redbird appears at her kitchen window... moreThere’s never a dull moment in Park Place, South Carolina, especially for those who belong to the flock of Park Place Presbyterian Church where Rev Rock is the pastor. Annabelle Porter is one of the flock and she’s officially an old maid at the ripe old age of forty-two. As she grieves the recent loss of her invalid mother she’s been caring for, a redbird appears at her kitchen window. Could the bird be sent by her mother? When the handsome CEO of the local hospital and a country music star begin to fight for Annabelle’s attention, she wonders if the redbird’s message has something to do with love?When a church in Paradise Cove calls Rev Rock to be their new pastor, he and his wife Liz are excited. With a bigger salary and an oceanfront home to live in, they can live their dream life. The church has called, but Rock hasn’t yet heard God’s call. How can he leave his faithful flock at Park Place Presbyterian? With a new baby on the way and the busyness of a pastor’s life, can they quieten themselves long enough to discern what God has in store for them? less