By Ann B. Ross  The fifth book of the series finds Miss Julia in a swivet because a religious theme park is opening in the county, and new rumors about Wesley Lloyd have popped up at the same time. To put a stop to them before they reach Little Lloyd, she hires Mr. Pickens to track down the source, while she tries to replace that gossip with something much more tantalizing--a reception for Tonya Allen, nee Tony Allen. And Sam is giving her no rest, insisting that she set a wedding date before she's even made up her mind.

By Ann B. Ross  This is one of the most popular Southern novels to come along in years. This book begins the series that features the sharp-tongued, but soft-hearted in spite of herself, Julia Springer of Abbotsville, North Carolina. In it, Julia learns of her recently deceased husband's perfidious activities when his mistress, Hazel Marie Puckett, and his nine-year-old illegitimate son show up on her front porch without a nickel to their names. In spite of counseling by Pastor Ledbetter, criticism by her friends, gossip in the community, a kidnapping by a televangelist and the discovery of a new will that threatens to send her to the poorhouse, Miss Julia takes Hazel Marie and Little Lloyd into her home and learns to hold her head up high.

By Ann B. Ross  Miss Julia Stands Her Ground is the seventh book in the series. Hoping to settle down to many happy and peaceful days together, Julia and Sam are stunned by the return of Hazel Marie's troublemaking uncle, Brother Vernon Puckett, who claims to have conclusive proof that Little Lloyd is not the son of Julia's late husband, Wesley Lloyd Springer. And furthermore, he declares that Hazel Marie has known it all along, meaning, as Julia quickly understands, that her makeshift family has been built on a pack of lies. With DNA testing as the only way to settle the matter, an exhumation of Wesley Lloyd looms as a distinct possibility--until Lillian comes to the rescue.

By Ann B. Ross  It's lonely and boring in Miss Julia's normally boisterous town, what with husband Sam off on a long-planned tour of Russia and Hazel Marie vacationing in Mexico with Mr. Pickens. After inviting twenty-five of her closest friends to a party in her home, Miss Julia discovers that she's been robbed—her jewelry, including her engagement ring (a perfect replica of Princess Diana's), is missing! According to the police, this is not the first time the town has been the target of thieves, but Miss Julia is determined to make it the last. Packing Little Lloyd into the car, Miss Julia heads to Palm Beach for sun, sand, and a stakeout. With Etta Mae Wiggins along for the ride, and a positively sodden P.I. on retainer, it's only a matter of time before they get their men. Miss Julia Strikes Back will delight Ann Ross's growing legion of fans and will be the perfect gift for Mother's Day—or any day.

By Ann B. Ross  Miss Julia Takes Over is the second book in the series. In this book, Hazel Marie and Little Lloyd, along with Lillian, have become part of Julia's unconventional family. When Hazel Marie doesn't return from a dinner date with a church fundraiser, Julia is beside herself with worry. Getting little help from the sheriff's department, she hires J. D. Pickens, P. I. to track Hazel Marie down, with (to his dismay) her help and Little Lloyd's. After a trip across the state on the trail of Hazel Marie's captors, a display of fisticuffs, a chase around a NASCAR speedway and a ride in a race car transporter, Julia reunites the family and discovers the appeal of Mr. Pickens's womanizing ways--as does Hazel Marie.

By Ann B. Ross  In this, third book in the series, the Family Life Center that Pastor Ledbetter has been wanting to build across the street from Julia's house is nearing completion. Julia is so upset about facing that wall of bricks that she seriously considers moving, but when a certain couple tell her that they intend to marry at the courthouse, she insists that they have a decent wedding in her home. Hazel Marie and Lillian join with her to plan and throw a wedding within a week's time, in spite of the fact that something strange is going on in the town and, even worse, on the Family Life Center.