Ready to Wed

by Melody Carlson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082494724X
• ISBN13: 9780824947248
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Guideposts
• Length: 325 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing idea

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.

dependable seller

Book was shipped in a timely manner and received in very good condition ,just as advertised.

A wedding you won't forget

Belle is in love. She just hasn't found WHO she loves! You will laugh as the men of Acorn Hill try to "dodge her bullet". What a wonderful story of love, life and laughter!

Great Series

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.

Nostalgic and Heartwarming

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.