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Adams Grove is mourning the loss of Pearl Clemmons, known for her award-winning Chocolate Pecan Pie and the best unsolicited advice in the county. When Jill returns to settle her grandmother’s estate, she’s greeted by a Clydesdale-sized guardian dog who doesn't seem to be earning his stripes... read more
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Summary edit
Adams Grove is mourning the loss of Pearl Clemmons, known for her award-winning Chocolate Pecan Pie and the best unsolicited advice in the county. When Jill returns to settle her grandmother’s estate, she’s greeted by a Clydesdale-sized guardian dog who doesn't seem to be earning his stripes... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jill Clemmons: Granddaughter of Pearl Clemmons.
- Garrett Malloy: Home builder and past love of Jill's
- Cowboy Clyde: Pearl's dog. A Bernese Mountain Dog. Clyde is short for Clydesdale, because Pearl said his big, fluffy feet reminded her of the Budweiser Clydesdales.
- Mr. Bradley Kase: Jill's boyfriend and boss
- Scott Calvin: Sheriff of Adams Grove
- Aunt Milly: Pearl's best friend
- John Carlo Pacini: Pearl's life long love
- Annie: Bradley and Jill's housekeeper
- Connor Buckham: Lawyer in Adams Grove.
- Carolanne: Jill's best friend.
- Chaz Huckaby: Business Owner in Adams Grove
- Grandma Pearl: Add a description of this character.
- Mrs. Owens
- Elsie
- Melanie Hines
- Ruth
- Nick Rolly
- Izzy Markham
- Lindy
- Mr. Miller
- Mary Claire Spratt
- Becky Markham
- Mrs. Brown
- Josh
- Billy Privet
- Yanni
- Ricky Owens
- Patsy
- Kimberly Louann Clatterbuck
- Burke
Quotes edit
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“Love is like sweet tea, the secret is all in having the patience to let it steep.”
Pearl Clemmons -
““Arthur’s givin’ me a fit today. I wish I could make him a sweater, and send him packin’ forever.””
Pearl Clemmons -
“Those you’d share a family recipe or church bulletin with proved a family connection better than any swanky, scientific DNA test.”
Pearl Clemmons
Setting & Locations edit
- Adams Grove, Virginia: Southern Virginia off Route 58
- Savannah, Georgia
First Sentence edit
Jill Clemmons started each morning with Grandma Pearl’s favorite advice in mind: Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders and says, ‘Oh shit, she's awake!’
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 24
Themes & Symbolism edit
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nancy Naigle (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 1612185959
Page Count: 340
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: Add the publication date.
ISBN: 1612185959
Page Count: 340
Awards edit
- Independent Publishers Award (IPPY) (2012: Best Marketing, GOLD)
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Nancy Naigle: Nancy Naigle's website
- Sister Towns blog: This blog hosts two small communities - Sanctuary WV and Adams Grove VA -- join Nancy Herkness and Nancy Naigle serving it up southern style.
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