Customer Happiness
80 Years of
Thousands of 5-Star
Author: Becky Melby
As Old First gathers memorabilia to display for a celebration of its 250th anniversary, a fragile antique book brought in by a parishioner just might hold a vital clue – that is, if the four friends can decipher its puzzling coded message.
In the idyllic town of Bedford, the annual county fair brings anticipation and challenges. Sam fears his friend’s judgment, Christopher preps his dog for a show, Emily seeks a blue ribbon, and Bob and Charlotte must decide whether to let fame disrupt their tranquil life on Heather Creek Farm.
When Alex receives mysterious notices about an account in his sister’s name, he learns about an overdrawn account that his sister created before she died in a car accident. However, while the account was tied to an adoption agency called Heaven’s Child, someone is still actively using it and stealing money from the organization! Can Anne and Alex track down the thief and help Heaven’s Child to fulfill the wishes of Alex’s sister? Meanwhile, after a surprise notification from Indian missionaries, Anne learns that Aunt Edie had adopted a child of her own named Thomas Gee. Can Anne track down her lost relative and show the extent to which family can reach?
When an unusual instrument belonging to the Silver Peak library is stolen and found with an irreparable amount of damage, Sadie must discover who is behind the mischief before the library’s Thanksgiving exhibit is threatened further. Meanwhile, someone has been giving large donations to the library’s food drive, except they are being dropped off when the library should be locked up and closed! As Sadie investigates the matter further, she uncovers a story of compassion and charity that no one could ever have imagined.
When a fire damages the beloved Blue Hill Theater, reports place Anne’s son, Ben, at the scene of the crime! Can Anne clear his name, or was he actually involved in the destruction of a historic landmark? Meanwhile, Anne struggles to keep her emotions in check when Alex hires a woman to help him repair and restore the theater; could she really be jealous, or is she simply unsure of what she really wants? At the same time, Ben and Ryan must learn to compromise when they begin building a tree house with two different plans in mind.
During an effort made by the community of Sugarcreek to help those affected by domestic violence, dozens of old coins are found and stored in Cheryl’s safe at the Swiss Miss Gift Shop. When the money is stolen, Cheryl embarks on an investigation that leads her back into the pages of history! Will she be able to recover the coins and uncover the thief, or is the mystery destined to remain unsolved forever? Find out in the tenth contribution to the Sugrcreek Amish Mysteries series, a wonderful tale of charity and modesty from the charmingly picturesque town of Sugarcreek!
As autumn arrives in Acorn Hill, Alice attempts to bring together one of her patients and a guest at Grace Chapel Inn. The two individuals in question have had a rocky history and it is difficult to say whether or not heartbreak has truly extinguished the flame of love between them. Will the Howard sisters reunite the former lovers, or are some things better left alone? Also, did Lloyd actually change his name to Lola?
When Alice’s former boyfriend, Mark Graves, comes to Grace Chapel Inn for a visit, the Howard sisters become suspicious of his intentions. But when another young man arrives at the inn claiming to know Mark, will it test Alice’s patience too much? Meanwhile, Lauren Winston is frustrated with her life and the world after becoming blind. Will the Howard sisters be able to show her that beauty is not limited to what one can see?
A recent series of strange events has locals blaming the Patel family, who recently moved to Sugarcreek from India. As Cheryl and Naomi dive into the matter, will they find incriminating evidence against the Patels? Or will they discover that it is, in fact, one of the individuals scorning the Patels who is the perpetrator? Find out in this heartwarming mystery that reminds one that community is based on open-mindedness, not what makes us different from one another.
When elderly citizens in Blue Hill become the victims of identity theft, Anne can’t help but suspect that a mysterious woman—who has been asking Mildred Farley startlingly personal questions— may be behind the crime. Will her theory add up, or is there more to the woman in question than first meets the eye? Meanwhile, Anne has learned that her parents can’t visit for Thanksgiving. On top of that, her children’s friends cancel last-minute after being invited to her holiday dinner. Could this be Anne’s loneliest Thanksgiving ever? Is there always a silver lining to every debacle?
When Sadie leaves her shop momentarily to help Luz at her coffee shop next door, Sadie’s deposit bag mysteriously disappears from the Antique Mine! What happened to the money, and could its disappearance have anything to do with the late stragglers in Sadie’s shop—as well as the unexplained sound she heard after hours? Simultaneously, Sadie discovers a false bottom in an antique armoire that she is restoring for a client! What secrets could the hidden compartment reveal?