{"product_id":"joyful-encounters-a-heartwarming-story-of-friendship-generosity-and-love-9781036701017","title":"Joyful Encounters: A Heartwarming Story of Friendship, Generosity and Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendship, faith, and a surprising discovery await at the Monastery of St. Carmella.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Vicki and the Sisters of St. Carmella unveil their newly renovated monastery, complete with a B\u0026amp;B, gift shop, and restaurant.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As Vicki navigates unexpected changes, including the departure of dear friend Charlie and Sister Tony's new assignment, she and Sister Cathy embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of a mansion bequeathed to the nuns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTheir quest leads to an astonishing discovery that has remained hidden for nearly a century. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis heartwarming contemporary fiction, with elements of inspiration, history, and romance, explores the power of friendship, transformation, and love. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ____________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ ...intriguing and very hard to put down.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ I did not want to put it down. I feel as though I know each character personally\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ The first book made me cry at times and this second made me smile.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ Peaceful and enjoyable book -- A good book to take to the beach!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036701017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.75d","brand":"Kathleen McKee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52181275050165,"sku":"9781036701017","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e19fc7de-98e3-40ee-a48f-14bf84f53212.jpg?v=1768922468","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/joyful-encounters-a-heartwarming-story-of-friendship-generosity-and-love-9781036701017","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}