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The Teacup Novellas - The Collection
From eight time Amazon All-Star author Diane Moody comes The Teacup Novellas.The Collection (All five Teacup Novellas in one volume)Lucy Alexander has a hopeless case of writer's block. But all that changes when her handsome UPS guy delivers a box of vintage teacups from the estate of her namesake and beloved Aunt Lucille. Happy memories of tea parties they shared when Lucy was young flood her mind. And with them, the forgotten stories her aunt loved to tell over tea and Scottish shortbread. Colorful tales of fascinating characters woven together with the undeniable power of love. Some were true, most weren't, but it was her aunt's extraordinary gift of storytelling that first ignited Lucy's passion to write.Though still grieving the recent loss of her aunt, Lucy unwraps the fragile cups and saucers, and with them, a flood of memories and story ideas.The Teacup Novellas - The Collection includes all five stand-alone stories plus the on-going saga of Lucy's own budding romance with that UPS guy who keeps knocking at the door of her heart.Book One - Tea with EmmaBook Two - Strike the MatchBook Three - Home to Walnut RidgeBook Four - At Legend's EndBook Five - A Christmas PerilReader "One of the most enjoyable series I have ever read! A great mixture of faith, love, humor, and honesty in relationships. The story within the story approach kept me turning the pages to complete one novella to get to t he next. Very well done! Loved that "Father Ted" shows up since I had already become acquainted with him in the Elmo Jenkins series by McMillian Moody."
593 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2013
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About the author
Diane Moody
35 books219 followersBorn in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Diane Hale Moody is a graduate of Oklahoma State University. She lives with her husband Ken in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville. They are the proud parents of two grown and extraordinary children, Hannah and Ben.
Just after moving to Tennessee in 1999, Diane felt the tug of a long-neglected passion to write again. Since then, she's written a column for her local newspaper, feature articles for various magazines and curriculum, and several novels with a dozen more stories eagerly vying for her attention.
When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, the company of good friends, and the adoration of a peculiar little pooch named Darby.
Just after moving to Tennessee in 1999, Diane felt the tug of a long-neglected passion to write again. Since then, she's written a column for her local newspaper, feature articles for various magazines and curriculum, and several novels with a dozen more stories eagerly vying for her attention.
When she's not reading or writing, Diane enjoys an eclectic taste in music and movies, great coffee, the company of good friends, and the adoration of a peculiar little pooch named Darby.
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November 28, 2016
A fun book
I enjoyed reading this book , the end was a surprise. I will have to look for more of her books.
I enjoyed reading this book , the end was a surprise. I will have to look for more of her books.
July 31, 2025
Whispersynced on Kindle/Audible.
I was about half way through the second novella (which is about a family losing their home to a fire) when there was an actual explosion in my bedroom. (An item with a rechargeable battery blew up). Thankfully there was no house fire as a result. After my husband and I spent an hour or so cleaning up after the explosion, I had no desire to finish this book. I wasn’t enamored with the audiobook narrator, but I may try to finish this book some other time if I can put up with her.
I was about half way through the second novella (which is about a family losing their home to a fire) when there was an actual explosion in my bedroom. (An item with a rechargeable battery blew up). Thankfully there was no house fire as a result. After my husband and I spent an hour or so cleaning up after the explosion, I had no desire to finish this book. I wasn’t enamored with the audiobook narrator, but I may try to finish this book some other time if I can put up with her.
January 3, 2020
Sweet & Adorable
I liked that the Novellas were all linked together within an overarching story. Each novella focused on a story surrounding a unique teacup.
Each story got better and better!
I wasnt sure what to expect going into this book, but I'm glad I finally picked it up! Other readers could probably fly through it faster than I did -- so make space on your TBR for it!
I liked that the Novellas were all linked together within an overarching story. Each novella focused on a story surrounding a unique teacup.
Each story got better and better!
I wasnt sure what to expect going into this book, but I'm glad I finally picked it up! Other readers could probably fly through it faster than I did -- so make space on your TBR for it!
February 20, 2018
Loved reading the Teacups
So inspiring! Each teacup has its own story, even those in our own homes. How I miss the tea parties with my own Mom and sisters! Those teacups still hold honored places in my own hutch after all these hears.
So inspiring! Each teacup has its own story, even those in our own homes. How I miss the tea parties with my own Mom and sisters! Those teacups still hold honored places in my own hutch after all these hears.
February 13, 2019
This was an excellent series of books. Diane is a great author. I have enjoyed every book of hers that I have read. They are clean Christian reading with mystery too. Looking forward to reading my next one.
May 20, 2024
Love Story...with a twist
Just when she thought she was getting into the relationship she had been dreaming of, life took a turn. But what a story. I really enjoyed reading what happened and the similarities it had with a story from her past.
Just when she thought she was getting into the relationship she had been dreaming of, life took a turn. But what a story. I really enjoyed reading what happened and the similarities it had with a story from her past.
December 27, 2016
These were some sweet little novellas. There were some continuity errors, but at this time I don't remember what they were.
February 20, 2020
Nice collection
Love the teacup theme! I like the Lucy and Mark characters. Her being an author was a cleaver angle. I enjoyed the books.
Love the teacup theme! I like the Lucy and Mark characters. Her being an author was a cleaver angle. I enjoyed the books.
August 18, 2020
A very lovely collection in one volume, I’ll shelve it a while for a reread later.
March 8, 2024
Short & sweet stories. As with any collection, some are better than others. All range 3-5 ⭐️
February 28, 2017
I really enjoyed reading these novellas . Starting to read these during the Christmas holiday was just wonderful ; finishing now -just before spring- is perfect timing , I think . I would like to read the author's 2 books that take place in Chicago (where I used to live ), just before WWII, and I have always wanted to visit Europe - especially Holland !
August 3, 2015
I got this on the Kindle Unlimited trial
I have read the first story it was nice but not great as this was on a trial i won't finish the series i like the idea but the first story didn't really grab you it was short on story it felt like one the those stupid rom-com films where it all way too busy
You had Maddy who thought she knew her friend's mind & pushed her views of a possible date on to her so the guy she been talking to online, Maddy just said he was a Nerd ect i felt that anyone would have told her to butt out
So am not going to read the rest of the books as not sure if i want to plus the trial will finish so will lose them anyway
I have read the first story it was nice but not great as this was on a trial i won't finish the series i like the idea but the first story didn't really grab you it was short on story it felt like one the those stupid rom-com films where it all way too busy
You had Maddy who thought she knew her friend's mind & pushed her views of a possible date on to her so the guy she been talking to online, Maddy just said he was a Nerd ect i felt that anyone would have told her to butt out
So am not going to read the rest of the books as not sure if i want to plus the trial will finish so will lose them anyway
March 27, 2023
A Teacup Collection
These stories touched my heart! I collect teacups and teapots I find in off the beaten track antique stores. These wonderful novellas, each written around a particular teacup and saucer, are made all the more inviting by the faith base that is also written into the stories. These are a heartwarming and touching read, filled with characters you will love to get to know.
These stories touched my heart! I collect teacups and teapots I find in off the beaten track antique stores. These wonderful novellas, each written around a particular teacup and saucer, are made all the more inviting by the faith base that is also written into the stories. These are a heartwarming and touching read, filled with characters you will love to get to know.
August 6, 2016
Absolutely amazing read
These stories are wonderful. They are a complete story in each novella but the whole is great. I especially like how the last story was Lucy and Mark's. It was a nice surprise to get the rest of their story. I would recommend this book to every reader of any age. Wonderful thread through the series of faith.
These stories are wonderful. They are a complete story in each novella but the whole is great. I especially like how the last story was Lucy and Mark's. It was a nice surprise to get the rest of their story. I would recommend this book to every reader of any age. Wonderful thread through the series of faith.
July 21, 2014
I liked these stories very much. I enjoyed the characters and how she tied the stories together with Lucy and Mark. I am glad that I read the collection rather than one story at a time. I will read more books by Diane Moody.
October 30, 2016
Enjoyed the stories, all quite sweet ,
June 15, 2014
Excellent! 5 books in one....June 2914
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