Melody Carlson is a successful American author, well-known for her Christian fiction novels and non-fiction books, which cater to readers of all ages. Born in San Francisco and raised in Springfield, Oregon, she currently resides in Sisters, Oregon. Carlson has written over two hundred books, with sales exceeding five million, and many of her titles have featured on the ECPA Bestsellers List.
Carlson's work spans various genres, from children's books to teen fiction and Christian literature. She has written several series, including Diary of a Teenage Girl, TrueColors, Girls of 622 Harbor View, Carter House Girls, 86 Bloomberg Place, Four Lindas, On the Runway, Secrets, Dating Games, Second Chances, and Tales from Grace Chapel Inn. Moreover, she has authored Amish fiction novels, offering a unique perspective on the Amish lifestyle and culture.
In addition to her fiction works, Carlson has written Christian books for young children, such as Baby's First Book of Prayers, Her First Bible, and His first Bible. She is particularly famous for her annual Christmas books, which have gained popularity over the years, with notable titles including The Christmas Dog, The Christmas Bus, and Christmas at Harrington's. Her non-fiction books, like Dear Mom: Everything Your Teenage Daughter Wants You to Know But Will Never Tell You, provide valuable advice for women and mothers.
Carlson has also penned several humor-filled books intended for modern women, such as These Boots Were Not Made for Walking and A Mile in My Flip-Flops. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, the Rita Award, and the Gold Medallion. With a prolific writing career and a dedication to creating engaging stories, Melody Carlson continues to captivate readers of all ages.
86 Bloomberg Place Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
I Heart Bloomberg
2008
2
Let Them Eat Fruitcake
2008
3
Spring Broke
2009
4
Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah
2009
Allison Chronicles Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
On Hope's Wings
1998
2
Cherished Wish
1998
3
Autumn Secrets
1998
4
Dreams of Promise
1999
Beary Patch Bears Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Hi, I'm Hucklebeary
2000
2
Hi, I'm Razzbeary
2000
3
Hi, I'm Blackbeary
2000
4
Hi, I'm Bluebeary
2001
5
Hi, I'm Loganbeary
2001
6
Hi, I'm Mullbeary
2001
7
Hi! I'm Cranbeary
2001
8
Hi, I'm Elderbeary
2001
9
Hi, I'm Strawbeary
2001
Being Zoey Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Meet the Misfits
2019
2
Odd Girl Out
2019
3
Broken Promises
2019
Carter House Girls Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Mixed Bags
2008
2
Stealing Bradford
2008
3
Homecoming Queen
2008
4
Viva Vermont!
2008
5
Lost in Las Vegas
2009
6
New York Debut
2009
7
Spring Breakdown
2009
8
The Last Dance
2010
Dating Games Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
First Date
2013
2
Blind Date
2014
3
Double Date
2015
4
Prom Date
2015
Dear Daphne Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel
2013
2
Dating, Dining, and Desperation
2014
3
Home, Hearth, and Holidays
2015
4
A Will, a Way, and a Wedding
2016
Diary Of A Teenage Girl Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Becoming Me
2000
2
It's My Life
2000
3
Who I Am
2002
4
On My Own
2002
5
My Name is Chloe
2003
6
Sold Out
2003
7
Road Trip
2003
8
Face the Music
2004
9
I Do!
2005
10
Just Ask
2005
11
Meant to Be
2005
12
Falling Up
2006
13
That Was Then...
2006
14
A Not-So-Simple Life
2008
15
It's a Green Thing
2009
16
What Matters Most
2009
Fallen World Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Rebel
2016
Follow Your Heart Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Once Upon a Summertime
2015
2
All Summer Long
2016
3
Under a Summer Sky
2017
Four Lindas Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
As Young As We Feel
2010
2
Hometown Ties
2010
3
All for One
2011
4
Here's to Friends!
2011
Fruit Troops Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Penny Pear
1997
2
Tammy Tangerine
1997
3
Lyle Lemon
1997
4
Strawberry Sam
1997
5
Blackberry Bart
1997
6
Peachy Pete
1997
7
Pineapple Paul
1997
8
Gladys Grape
1997
9
Anna Apple
1997
10
War of the Weeds
1998
11
Jammin' with the Fruit Troop
1998
Girls Of 622 Harbor View Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Project: Girl Power
2007
2
Project: Mystery Bus
2007
3
Project: Rescue Chelsea
2007
4
Project: Take Charge
2007
5
Project: Raising Faith
2008
6
Project: Run Away
2008
7
Project: Ski Trap
2008
8
Project: Secret Admirer
2008
Homeward On The Oregon Trail Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Westward Hearts
2012
2
A Dream for Tomorrow
2013
3
A Home at Trail's End
2013
Inn At Shining Waters Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
River's Song
2011
2
River's Call
2012
3
River's End
2012
Legacy Of Sunset Cove Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Harbor Secrets
2018
2
Riptide Rumors
2019
3
Surf Smugglers
2019
4
Turning Tide
2020
Life At Kingston High Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Jerk Magnet
2012
2
The Best Friend
2012
3
The Prom Queen
2013
Miracles Of Marble Cove Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The View From the Lighthouse
2011
2
Finding Grace
2011
3
Seaside Summer
2011
4
Beacon's Call
2011
5
Autumn Light
2011
6
Still Waters
2011
7
A Midnight Clear
2011
8
Unexpected Treasures
2012
9
Winds of Change
2012
10
New Horizons
2012
11
Setting Course
2012
12
Pressing On
2012
13
Family Heirlooms
2012
14
Hopes and Dreams
2012
15
Ringing True
2012
16
Steps of Faith
2012
17
Home for Christmas
2013
18
All Things New
2013
19
Friends and Family
2013
20
Tracks and Ties
2013
21
With Grateful Hearts
2013
22
Coast to Coast
2013
23
Time to Remember
2013
24
Shining Forth
2022
Mulligan Sisters Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
I'll Be Seeing You
2016
2
As Time Goes By
2017
3
String of Pearls
2017
4
We'll Meet Again
2018
Notes From A Spinning Planet Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Ireland
2006
2
Papua New Guinea
2007
3
Mexico
2007
On The Runway Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Premiere
2010
2
Catwalk
2010
3
Rendezvous
2010
4
Spotlight
2010
5
Glamour
2011
6
Ciao
2011
Princess Wars Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
A Royal Quest
2023
Second Chances Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Wise Man's House / Built with Love
1997
2
Heartland Skies
1998
3
Shades of Light
1998
4
Looking for Cassandra Jane
2002
5
Armando's Treasure
2012
6
Built With Love
2017
Second Chances Series in Chronological Order
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Looking for Cassandra Jane
2002
2
Armando's Treasure
2012
3
Heartland Skies
1998
4
Shades of Light
1998
5
Wise Man's House / Built with Love
1997
6
Built With Love
2017
Secret Life Of Samantha McGregor Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Bad Connection
2006
2
Beyond Reach
2007
3
Playing with Fire
2007
4
Payback
2008
Secrets Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless
2010
2
Shattered: A Daughter's Regret
2011
3
Damaged: A Violated Trust
2011
4
Trapped: Caught in a Lie
2012
5
Deceived: Lured from the Truth
2012
6
Enticed: A Dangerous Connection
2013
TrueColors Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely
2003
2
Deep Green: Color Me Jealous
2004
3
Torch Red: Color Me Torn
2004
4
Pitch Black: Color Me Lost
2004
5
Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted
2004
6
Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed
2005
7
Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred
2005
8
Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed
2005
9
Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped
2006
10
Bright Purple: Color Me Confused
2006
11
Moon White: Color Me Enchanted
2007
12
Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned
2007
Valentine's Day Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Once Upon a Winter's Heart
2014
2
Love Gently Falling
2015
3
Your Heart's Desire
2016
Westward To Home Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Delia and the Drifter
2021
2
Miranda and the Miner
2021
3
Julianne and the Judge
2022
Whispering Pines Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
A Place to Come Home to
1999
2
Everything I Long For
2000
3
Looking for You All My Life
2000
4
Someone to Belong To
2001
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Homeward
1997
2
Blood Sisters
2001
3
Finding Alice
2003
4
The Gift of Christmas Present
2004
5
Crystal Lies
2004
6
The Christmas Bus
2006
7
On This Day
2006
8
My Son, the Savior
2007
9
These Boots Weren't Made for Walking
2007
10
An Irish Christmas
2007
11
All I Have to Give
2008
12
A Mile in My Flip-Flops
2008
13
The Other Side of Darkness
2008
14
Just Another Girl
2009
15
The Christmas Dog
2009
16
Limelight
2009
17
Anything But Normal
2010
18
Christmas at Harrington's
2010
19
Never Been Kissed
2010
20
Double Take
2011
21
The Christmas Shoppe
2011
22
Three Days
2012
23
The Christmas Pony
2012
24
A Simple Song
2013
25
Grace Unplugged
2013
26
A Simple Christmas Wish
2013
27
My Amish Boyfriend
2014
28
The Princess Wars
2014
29
The Waiting Room
2014
30
The Christmas Cat
2014
31
The Long Road Home
2014
32
Trading Secrets
2014
33
The Christmas Joy Ride
2015
34
Perfect Alibi
2015
35
No One to Trust
2016
36
The Christmas Angel Project
2016
37
Against the Tide
2016
38
The Christmas Blessing
2017
39
A Christmas by the Sea
2018
40
Courting Mr. Emerson
2019
41
Christmas in Winter Hill
2019
42
The Happy Camper
2020
43
The Christmas Swap
2020
44
Home Sweet Tiny Home
2021
45
Looking for Leroy
2022
46
Second Time Around
2023
47
Just for the Summer
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Angels in the Snow
2002
2
A Christmas in the Alps
2021
3
A Quilt for Christmas
2022
4
A Royal Christmas
2023
Children's Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Parable of Two Builders
1903
2
Sea Hag's Treasure
1997
3
Benjamin's Box
1997
4
Tupsu: The Squirrel Who Was Afraid
1997
5
The Ark That Noah Built
1997
6
The Greatest Gift
1997
7
King of the Stable
1998
8
A Tale of Two Houses
1998
9
What Nick and Holly Found in Grandpa's Attic
1998
10
The Lost Lamb
1999
11
The Other Brother
1999
12
The Wonder of Christmas
1999
13
Sisters at Heart
2000
14
Farmer Brown's Field Trip
2000
15
The Day the Circus Came to Town
2000
16
It's Not Funny, I've Lost My Money!
2000
17
Forever Friends
2000
18
My Happy Heart
2001
19
A Treasure Beyond Measure
2001
20
The Most Beautiful Tree
2001
21
Yes or No, Who Will Go?
2002
22
I'm Zoe!
2003
23
I'm Parker!
2003
24
When the Creepy Things Come Out
2003
25
The Easterville Miracle
2004
26
Bitsy's Harvest Party
2004
27
'Twas The Night
2004
28
Goodnight, Angels
2011
By Design Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Knowing God Better Than Ever
2005
2
Finding Out Who You Really Are
2005
3
Making the Most of Your Relationships
2005
4
Discovering a Forgiveness Plan
2005
God Is Here Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
God Lives in My House
1999
2
I Can Count on God
1999
3
God Made Them All
2000
4
God Goes with Me
2000
Just Like Jesus Said Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Love Your Neighbor
2002
2
Don't Worry About Tomorrow
2002
3
Secretly Do Good Deeds
2002
4
Show Each Other Forgiveness
2002
5
Devotions for the Overwhelmed
2020
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
How to Start a Quality Childcare Business in Your Home
1995
2
Contemplative Bible Reading: Experiencing God Through Scripture
1995
3
Comfort from God
1996
4
His First Bible
1997
5
Gold & Honey Bible
1997
6
My First Bible Brain Quest
1997
7
Lull-A-Bye Bible
1997
8
Christmas Story Cookie Kit
1998
9
Take Time
2000
10
Daily Blessings for My Secret Pal
2000
11
O Come Let Us Adore Him
2000
12
Letters from God for Teens
2001
13
Apple for My Teacher
2001
14
Daily Blessings for My Husband
2001
15
Her First Bible
2001
16
Baby's First Bible
2002
17
Piercing Proverbs
2002
18
Lost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them
2002
19
Secrets of the Vine for Little Ones
2002
20
Baby's First Book of Prayers
2002
21
How God Decorates Heaven for Christmas
2003
22
Counting Baby's Blessings
2005
23
Thank You for Being My Teacher!
2007
24
Dear Mom
2009
25
Healing Waters
2012
26
Devotions for Real Life
2012
27
Baby's First Book of Blessings
2020
Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Gathered Around the Campfire
2020
'Naturals Season 1 Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Awakening: Episodes 1-4
2012
2
Awakening: Episodes 5-8
2012
3
Awakening: Episodes 9-12
2012
4
Awakening: Episodes 13-16
2012
5
Awakening: Episodes 17-20
2013
'Naturals Season 2 Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Evolution: Episodes 1-4
2015
2
Evolution: Episodes 5-8
2015
3
Evolution: Episodes 9-12
2016
Degrees Of Betrayal Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Kenzie's Story
2004
Degrees Of Guilt Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Kyra's Story
2003
2
Miranda's Story
2003
3
Tyrone's Story
2003
Eli Diaries Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Battle Begins
2017
2
Skin Deep
2017
3
A Plan Gone Wrong
2017
4
Not Good Enough
2017
5
Thanks For Nothin'
2017
6
Daily Grind
2017
7
Payback
2018
8
Showtime
2018
9
With The Tide
2018
10
Enemy
2018
11
Warrior
2018
12
Traitor's Kiss
2018
13
Enough
2019
Love Finds You Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Love Finds You in Romeo, Colorado
2008
2
Love Finds You in Miracle, Kentucky
2008
3
Finding Love In Last Chance, California / Love Finds You in Last Chance, California
2008
4
Love Finds You in Snowball, Arkansas
2008
5
Love Finds You in Valentine, Nebraska
2008
6
Love Finds You in Humble, Texas
2009
7
Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio / Sweet Revenge
2009
8
Love Finds You in Treasure Island Florida
2009
9
Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida
2009
10
Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania
2009
11
Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska
2009
12
Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina
2009
13
Love Finds You in Charm, Ohio
2009
14
Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon
2009
15
Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire
2009
16
Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana
2009
17
Love Finds You in Hope Kansas
2010
18
Love Finds You in Lahaina, Hawaii
2010
19
Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania
2010
20
Love Finds You In Sun Valley Idaho
2010
21
Love Finds You in Victory Heights, Washington
2010
22
Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon
2010
23
Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
2010
24
Love Finds You in Calico, California
2010
25
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
2010
26
Love Finds You in Deadwood, South Dakota
2010
27
Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe
2010
28
Love Finds You in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California
2010
29
Love Finds You in Silver City, Idaho
2010
30
Love Finds You in Camelot Tennessee
2011
31
Love Finds You in Branson, Missouri
2011
32
Love Finds You in Sunset Beach, Hawaii / A Kiss At Sunset Beach
2011
33
Love Fnds You in Annapolis, Maryland / A Heart's Revolution
2011
34
Love Finds You in Amana, Iowa / The Society
2011
35
Love Finds You in Folly Beach, South Carolina
2011
36
Finding Love in Tombstone Arizona / Love Finds You in Tombstone, Arizona
2011
37
Love Finds You in Martha\'s Vineyard, Massachusetts
2011
38
Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island, Canada
2011
39
Love Finds You in Lancaster County Pennsylvania
2011
40
Love Finds You in Sunflower, Kansas
2012
41
Love Finds You in Wildrose, North Dakota
2012
42
Love Finds You in New Orleans, Louisiana
2012
43
Love Finds You at Home for Christmas
2012
44
Love Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska
2013
45
Love Finds You in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
2013
46
Love Finds You in Frost, Minnesota
2013
47
Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa / The Stranger
2020
SpringSong Books (by with Judy Baer, with Elaine L. Schulte, with Carole Gift Page)
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Michelle
1984
2
Colleen
1985
3
Joanna
1995
4
Jessica
1996
Tales From Grace Chapel Inn Books
#
Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Portraits of the Past
2003
2
Going to the Chapel
2003
3
Back Home Again
2003
4
Hidden History
2003
5
Winter Wonders
2004
6
Slices of Life
2004
7
We Have This Moment
2004
8
Midsummer Melody
2004
9
Promises to Keep
2004
10
All in the Timing
2004
11
Tempest in a Teapot
2005
12
The Spirit of the Season
2005
13
Home for the Holidays
2005
14
The Pipe Organ
2005
15
Life is a Three-Ring Circus
2005
16
Small-Town Reality
2005
17
Something Old, Something New
2005
18
Amazing Gracie
2006
19
Spring is in the Air
2006
20
Never Give Up
2006
21
Autumn Tales
2006
22
Recipes & Wooden Spoons
2006
23
The Kindness of Strangers
2006
24
Going, Going, Gone!
2006
25
Rosemary for Remembrance
2006
26
The Time of Their Lives
2006
27
Fond Memories, Fresh Beginnings
2006
28
Summer Breezes
2006
29
Ready to Wed
2007
30
They Also Serve
2007
31
Building Bridges
2007
32
Talk of the Town
2007
33
Reading, Writing and Riddles
2007
34
In Her Sister's Footsteps
2007
35
Empty Nest
2008
36
The Price of Fame
2008
37
As Time Goes By
2008
38
Eyes on the Prize
2008
39
The Way We Were
2008
40
Steady and Slow
2008
41
The Start of Something Big
2009
42
Prayers, Paws & Providence
2009
43
Mystery at the Inn
2010
44
Saints Among Us
2010
45
Keeping the Faith
2011
46
Blessings from Acorn Hill: The Way We Were / Slices of Life