When North Met South: An Ohio Girl Discovers the Gnat Line

Ever wonder where the inspiration for the Chinkapin Series inspirational romances came from? From real life, of course.

In this collection of short stories, essays, and reminiscences, you'll find the genesis of Laurie Lanton's experiences as a transplanted northerner in a small town in Middle Georgia.

Life is a series of adjustments, and author Margaret Rodeheaver's 700-mile move from north to south required some adjustment, as you might expect. From language and food to bass fishing and fire ants, there sure has been a lot to learn! But it's all part of the fun in When North Met South – an Ohio Girl Discovers the Gnat Line.

Enjoy the ride!

Inspirational Small-Town Romance with a bit of mystery from author Margaret Rodeheaver

Get Acquainted With Chinkapin

Hidden Treasure (Chinkapin series book 1)

When Laurie moves to Chinkapin from "up north" to get away from her ex, and her memories, she finds plenty to distract her. There's Chase, Jeff, a new job, and a home away from home at St. Mark's and the Treasure Chest Thrift Shop. Things get interesting when a real treasure is donated to the shop. But what do Chase and Jeff know that they aren't saying? And which one is the creep?

Finders Keepers (Chinkapin series book 2)

Welcome back to Chinkapin, where Laurie and her new beau are living happily ever after. Or are they? Laurie is sure of her heart, and knows what she wants. So why all the suspicion when a couple of unfamiliar faces are seen around town? One of her co-workers at the Treasure Chest thrift shop can't be counted on to show up, and Laurie wishes another one would just dry up and blow away. She chases a hunch, and her desire for a new home, across three counties, but it takes a new friend and an old one to help her learn an important lesson.

Second Home (Chinkapin series book 3)

It's beginning to look like Christmas in Chinkapin, but Laurie has her sights set on an early spring wedding – if only she and her fiance can set a date, find rings, and agree on the reception. And after blowing her budget on the perfect Christmas present, Laurie can't afford a wedding dress. The one thing she and her groom do agree on is the old house they're buying near the Coffee Pot café. The excitement builds when they find a mysterious box in a secret compartment in one of the closets. And there's another mystery Laurie wants to solve, about one of the Treasure Chest volunteers. The whole town proves full of surprises in this third book in the Chinkapin series.