Redbud...

Things are changing in Redbud.
And Mrs. Mayor is having a hard time keeping her followers in control.

Ellie and Sam are settling in after their marriage and Ellie's quilt shop quickly becomes a favorite stop for the ladies in town. Sewing classes and quilting bees are great opportunities for the ladies to compare notes and keep tabs on their small town.

If you have ever lived in a small town, or longed to do so, I hope you will visit Redbud in The Substitute Bride. This is Ellie and Sam's romance, but the residents of Redbud are very active. The mayor's wife, fondly called Mrs. Mayor is the power behind the throne and rules with her followers in fun ways. She is a mix of prim and proper and just plain uppity behavior that hides a heart of gold.

We also have Stella Curtis, who runs the Redbud diner with her husband, and we often hear of Roy's famous cooking. Stella has never seen a stranger and her flirty ways and friendly nature make her a fun favorite for all who come to the diner.

Check in next time to learn about the police chief's wife and the libarian and learn what happens with the death of Emma Margaret Cutt, a long time resident and author of Manners for Moderns, Redbud style.

Happy Reading!