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Southern Grace #5
The Sweet Tea Quilting Bee
Sam and Valerie Owens, owners of the Banty Hen Antique Shop, find themselves entangled in a murder investigation after being 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 and their weekly meetings help keep Valerie’s mind off the murder, but it’s hard to keep concealed from the ladies that the victim was killed over, of all things, an antique quilt! The murder suspect has been described as tall and thin, a vague description, but Police Chief Jess Hamilton and his new detective, a self-described Columbo, are on the case, questioning every tall and thin person in town. Even Sister Margaret, a nun who has just begun her mission at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, doesn’t go unnoticed. But it’s hard not to notice a nun who dances and sings along with country music when she thinks no one’s watching.
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Published February 8, 2024
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March 1, 2019
Adventurous, clean murder with a side of romance. Thoroughly engaged me and I hope this series finds a lot of fans, I’m one. Recommended.
March 28, 2021
Another winner for the author. I love how faith and prayer is woven throughout the book. It was a good mystery. I really enjoyed the background of the story taking place in an antique store as I was part of an antique store for 10 years. I would love to find a small town just like Park Place! By the way, I live in Mount Pleasant SC.
January 31, 2022
Wonderful series
I happened upon this series by accident but have loved every one of these books. Small time South Carolina Presbyterian Pastor that ran from romantic relationships developed strong friendship with his neighbors that bought the old home for the minister ( Rev Rock)when the church renovated the old antebellum home that houses the church to make a larger home for him. When the husband of the couples has a fatal heart attack at age 45, Rev Rock continues the friendship with woman and this turns into unexpected love for each other. The books follow their marriage, then the birth of their son, then continues with each book related to their story, family and friends. It is a quaint book with religious tie ins in every chapter. Great reads
I happened upon this series by accident but have loved every one of these books. Small time South Carolina Presbyterian Pastor that ran from romantic relationships developed strong friendship with his neighbors that bought the old home for the minister ( Rev Rock)when the church renovated the old antebellum home that houses the church to make a larger home for him. When the husband of the couples has a fatal heart attack at age 45, Rev Rock continues the friendship with woman and this turns into unexpected love for each other. The books follow their marriage, then the birth of their son, then continues with each book related to their story, family and friends. It is a quaint book with religious tie ins in every chapter. Great reads
December 13, 2017
The quilt and the Sister
A rainy winter day is interrupted by the strange man from Maryland. Then the sister arrived to help Father Thomas. A rude woman is asking about antique quilts like all stores should carry one and a tall man keeps pestering Valerie and Sam about fishing lures. Hope the sun comes out soon.
A rainy winter day is interrupted by the strange man from Maryland. Then the sister arrived to help Father Thomas. A rude woman is asking about antique quilts like all stores should carry one and a tall man keeps pestering Valerie and Sam about fishing lures. Hope the sun comes out soon.
April 23, 2023
All the warmth
Glenda Manus developes each character so well! I started reading this series from book one and absolutely love reading about this small town in South Carolina. I really appreciate Rev Rock and the scriptures through out the books. I’m so glad I discovered this author.
Glenda Manus developes each character so well! I started reading this series from book one and absolutely love reading about this small town in South Carolina. I really appreciate Rev Rock and the scriptures through out the books. I’m so glad I discovered this author.
December 30, 2017
A little mystery in Park place
Glad to be visiting Park Place again. Central characters were new to town but nice to have familiar characters as well. A fun cozy mystery with a happy ending
Glad to be visiting Park Place again. Central characters were new to town but nice to have familiar characters as well. A fun cozy mystery with a happy ending
March 26, 2018
Have read all five of the series
I am sad that this is the last book of the series. I have greatly enjoyed each and everyone of them. Great Southern town and wonderful characters.
I am sad that this is the last book of the series. I have greatly enjoyed each and everyone of them. Great Southern town and wonderful characters.
October 8, 2018
Excellent as all the others have been!
Lovely storyline. Happy ending. The whole series has been a pleasure to read. Ready for the next book. I think I will be a follower of Glenda's books for a while.
Lovely storyline. Happy ending. The whole series has been a pleasure to read. Ready for the next book. I think I will be a follower of Glenda's books for a while.
August 1, 2020
Sweet tea quilting
I wish this book would go on as a stand alone series. It is not a religious book but it’s a very good story and it is defined a refreshing change for all the cursing and sex I have read in other books a good clean mystery
I wish this book would go on as a stand alone series. It is not a religious book but it’s a very good story and it is defined a refreshing change for all the cursing and sex I have read in other books a good clean mystery
May 31, 2022
Happy Quilters and Relationships
Great reading , Glenda Mann's books are easy to capture your attention. I didn't want to put Sweet Tea Quilting Bee down.
Linda Lombardo
Great reading , Glenda Mann's books are easy to capture your attention. I didn't want to put Sweet Tea Quilting Bee down.
Linda Lombardo
June 11, 2024
I listened to the audible book, and I'm certain the narrations by virtual voice will improve in the pronunciation of certain words and phrase, Jōb not job, OB Gyn not objyn. I also find listening at a higher speed improves the mood of the narrative for me.
June 24, 2017
Wonderful reading
It was so refreshing to read a murder mystery without the graphic violence. I love the people of Park Place and hope for many more Southern Grace Books. PLEASE😘
It was so refreshing to read a murder mystery without the graphic violence. I love the people of Park Place and hope for many more Southern Grace Books. PLEASE😘
September 28, 2017
This is a fast reading book !
I enjoyed the characters and the plot ! I would recommend this book to my bookclub! I read 5 of Glenda book!! 💘 all of them
I enjoyed the characters and the plot ! I would recommend this book to my bookclub! I read 5 of Glenda book!! 💘 all of them
December 26, 2017
Cozy Mystery that centers around a quilt.
April 22, 2018
Book5
Loved this book as the others before it! Too bad there aren't real places and real people that live like these characters!
Loved this book as the others before it! Too bad there aren't real places and real people that live like these characters!
August 31, 2018
I Have thoroughly enjoyed the Southern Grace Series.
December 31, 2018
Great fun
This has it all, quirky characters, lovable sister,humor and best of all a great plot.I read this straight through. Can't wait to read the rest of the books
This has it all, quirky characters, lovable sister,humor and best of all a great plot.I read this straight through. Can't wait to read the rest of the books
July 31, 2019
Another fun, suspenseful read!
If you love Mitford you will love Park Place! This series is so good! Except this time it’s a crime fiction novel and I love those too!
If you love Mitford you will love Park Place! This series is so good! Except this time it’s a crime fiction novel and I love those too!
September 5, 2019
Another Sweet Tea and Southern Graces book. Set in Park Place, NC, the folks from this small town are involved in solving 2 murders and another romance.
May 6, 2020
Enjoyable
Another good book in this series. I enjoyed the spin by adding a murder and the new outside characters to complete the story.
Another good book in this series. I enjoyed the spin by adding a murder and the new outside characters to complete the story.
June 11, 2020
Really good fun, clean books!
January 30, 2025
Quilts and mayhem! A missing Baltimore Album Quilt and 3 murders plus a baby and a wedding! What more could you want in one book. Great storyline, wonderful characters.
October 25, 2025
Good Christian based fiction novel.
December 16, 2024
A tall thin stranger is murdered in the alley behind the flower shop but way. The last people to see him was Sam and Valerie, the owners of the antique store.
The antique store needed some boost in sales and Valerie decides to start the Sweet Tea Quilting Bee. Each woman has a different level of quilting skills. Some are newbies and some are skilled. Who knew someone would be killed over a Police Chief Jess Hamilton was out of his league investigating a murder so he hired a new detective with experience. He even wears a trench coat like the TV show Columbo.
Then there's Sister Margaret who has been sent to Savannah to assist Gabriel's Catholic Church. She too has a story.
Good story, worth the read I think.
The antique store needed some boost in sales and Valerie decides to start the Sweet Tea Quilting Bee. Each woman has a different level of quilting skills. Some are newbies and some are skilled. Who knew someone would be killed over a Police Chief Jess Hamilton was out of his league investigating a murder so he hired a new detective with experience. He even wears a trench coat like the TV show Columbo.
Then there's Sister Margaret who has been sent to Savannah to assist Gabriel's Catholic Church. She too has a story.
Good story, worth the read I think.
April 8, 2017
Another great book
Loved book #5 as much as the first. What a fantastic series. I've loved getting to know everyone in Park Place SC.
Loved book #5 as much as the first. What a fantastic series. I've loved getting to know everyone in Park Place SC.
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