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Sometimes even Miss Julia just wants to go to bed and hide under the covers. Her husband, Sam, wants them to attend marriage enrichment classes. Could their marriage be in a poor state? Even worse, the psychologist leading the sessions is Dr. Fred Fowler - a man Miss Julia could go forever without seeing again and one she'd certainly rather not introduce to Sam. But she can't stay in bed for long, even if she wants to. Someone has knocked Francie Pitts in the head and put her in the hospital. Francie didn't see her attacker, but she sure smelled her. She recognized Etta Mae Wiggins's perfume, Shania Twain by Stetson. It's up to Miss Julia to clear the air. As if playing detective wasn't enough, Miss Julia still needs to show Sam that there's life left in their marital batteries - even if it means his are going to need some recharging. Perhaps a bit of Shania Twain might just solve all her problems.… (more)
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LibraryThing member khiemstra631
Here's the latest in the long run of Miss Julia books. Hazel Marie has finally snagged Mr. Pickens for a husband, based on the fact that she is expecting twins that belong to him. They are out of the way on their honeymoon for most of the book after marrying in a quickie civil ceremony. Miss Julia
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manages to explain away the embarrassing details of the wedding with her usual aplomb. A bigger problem is how to deal with her own husband's desire to attend a marriage enrichment class being taught by someone with whom Miss Julia had a close encounter years ago. A faked illness by Miss Julia leads to other events and the hiring of a private duty nurse, the familiar Etta Mae Wiggins. She has lost her job after being accused of attacking a patient and stealing a valuable bracelet. Of course, Miss Julia will need to straighten out that mess, too. As usual, Miss Julia comes through. Read it and laugh! Show Less
LibraryThing member bermudaonion
Hazel Marie and J. D. Pickens are getting married, much to Miss Julia's relief. Since Hazel Marie is pregnant with twins, time is of the essence. While Miss Julia is trying to come up with a way to explain Hazel Marie's situation to everyone in Abbotsville, she gets a call from Etta Mae Wiggins.
Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross is the eleventh book in the delightful Miss Julia series. Miss Julia is quite a character and I just love her! She is the epitome of the old-fashioned prim and proper Southern woman. She tries to present a tough facade, but everyone knows that, deep down inside, she's really a softie.
Miss Julia has a great life - plenty of money, lots of friends and a husband who adores her, but like all the rest of us, she has self doubts. In this book, she has doubts about her marriage that cause her to come to all kinds of crazy conclusions which create misunderstandings that just made me nod my head and chuckle.
If Miss Julia is nothing else, she's a faithful friend who's always ready to help out when someone is in trouble. When she discovers Etta Mae's being questioned by the police, she's determined to get to the bottom of things and solve the mystery.
The Miss Julia books are just plain fun and they're a great break between heavier books! Miss Julia Renews Her Vows is a solid addition to the series and I really enjoyed it. It's not necessary to read the series in order, but I think it's better if you do, so you can follow the relationships of the characters. If you've enjoyed Miss Julia in the past, you won't want to miss this book!
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Etta Mae has been accused of assaulting, and stealing from, one of her home health care clients. At the same time, Miss Julia's husband, Sam, has told the pastor that they will help with a marriage counseling class at their church, which makes Miss Julia wonder if Sam is unhappy in their marriage.Miss Julia Renews Her Vows by Ann B. Ross is the eleventh book in the delightful Miss Julia series. Miss Julia is quite a character and I just love her! She is the epitome of the old-fashioned prim and proper Southern woman. She tries to present a tough facade, but everyone knows that, deep down inside, she's really a softie.
Miss Julia has a great life - plenty of money, lots of friends and a husband who adores her, but like all the rest of us, she has self doubts. In this book, she has doubts about her marriage that cause her to come to all kinds of crazy conclusions which create misunderstandings that just made me nod my head and chuckle.
If Miss Julia is nothing else, she's a faithful friend who's always ready to help out when someone is in trouble. When she discovers Etta Mae's being questioned by the police, she's determined to get to the bottom of things and solve the mystery.
The Miss Julia books are just plain fun and they're a great break between heavier books! Miss Julia Renews Her Vows is a solid addition to the series and I really enjoyed it. It's not necessary to read the series in order, but I think it's better if you do, so you can follow the relationships of the characters. If you've enjoyed Miss Julia in the past, you won't want to miss this book!
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LibraryThing member BeaStokes
latest book in the Miss Julia series. Characters are funny. Descriptions of church politics are a hoot!
LibraryThing member SABC
Miss Julia's matchmaking is a truimph, but even with this happy news, Miss Julia faces a double dose of trouble when she finds herself on the brink of marital disaster and playing detective in an incident of perfumed deceit.
LibraryThing member bookswoman
Miss Julia is juggling several things at once in this one. Hazel Marie and JD are on their honeymoon, Sam is pushing her to attend some religious marriage counseling, and an old acquaintance is back in town after burying her sixth husband. Francie is stirring up trouble by pointing fingers at Etta
It was a lot of fun to read this one. I didn't figure out "who dunnit", at least not who attacked Francie and stole her bracelet.
I'm all caught up on this series now, so have to wait for the next one to come out.
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Mae Wiggins, saying she attacked her and stole a gold bracelet. Of course, Julie is worried about Etta Mae and helping her clear her names, as well as worrying that Sam is missing something in their marriage.It was a lot of fun to read this one. I didn't figure out "who dunnit", at least not who attacked Francie and stole her bracelet.
I'm all caught up on this series now, so have to wait for the next one to come out.
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LibraryThing member BookConcierge
Book # 11 in the Miss Julia series, featuring a Southern lady of a certain age, who is prone to jumping to conclusions but always takes action to help those in need. This time out she’s juggling the demands of a “Christian psychologist” who’s been hired by her pastor to hold marriage
Miss Julia may be running off on all sorts of tangents and gets herself into a pickle more than once, but she has some capable assistance (sometimes unwittingly) from Sam, Lillian and young Lloyd. Even Mr Pickens, Emma Sue Ledbetter and Hazel Marie manage to contribute to the final solution.
I love the way these characters are written. Miss Julia is just a hoot, and she’s most entertaining when she’s in a dither about something. Her read on things may be completely wrong, but she always manages to arrive at the right conclusion, or at least to help the authorities find the real culprit. Visiting with Miss Julia and her friends is a pure joy.
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enrichment sessions, and a false accusation of theft against her friend Etta Mae.Miss Julia may be running off on all sorts of tangents and gets herself into a pickle more than once, but she has some capable assistance (sometimes unwittingly) from Sam, Lillian and young Lloyd. Even Mr Pickens, Emma Sue Ledbetter and Hazel Marie manage to contribute to the final solution.
I love the way these characters are written. Miss Julia is just a hoot, and she’s most entertaining when she’s in a dither about something. Her read on things may be completely wrong, but she always manages to arrive at the right conclusion, or at least to help the authorities find the real culprit. Visiting with Miss Julia and her friends is a pure joy.
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Penguin Books (2010), Edition: Reprint, 341 p.
Original publication date
2010
Pages
341
ISBN
978-0670-02155
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English