SPOILER ALERT: How many bodies If you have not read all of the Bellingwood will she discover? series, read these at your own risk. How many bodies with secrets to uncover? 10SURVIVING 9 8 7 Will the Bell House kids Eighty-eight ------have adventures here and there? There are eighty-eight long days Will the Bell House kids we must survive. find new friends everywhere? THE WAIT There are eighty-eight long days 6 5 4 3 2 until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next as new friends we get to know? A Countdown to Back to Bellingwood What will Polly tell us next we must go. as we watch her family grow? Bellingwood Book 20 Back to Bellingwood 1 10 9 8 so we can know. Eighty-six ------Will Polly’s family grow There are eighty-six long days by Diane C. Wendt with a girl abused for years? we must survive. 7 6 5 4 3 Will Polly’s family grow There are eighty-six long days adding hippies who have no fears? until we arrive.

We love spending time at We’re waiting for Jeff Sycamore House where Percherons abound. to get swept off his feet. 2 1 10 9 We love spending time at We’re waiting for Grey Bell House where secrets can be found. to meet someone so sweet.

What will Diane tell us next Will Drea’s hot brothers about Polly and her friends? ever come back to town? 8 7 6 5 4 What will Polly tell us next Will Drea’s hot brothers in this story that better not end. stir things up or calm them down?

Are adventures going to Eighty-seven ------start in Elva’s brand new stable? 3 2 1 10 There are eighty-seven long days Are adventures going to we must survive. bring a false friend to Polly’s table? There are eighty-seven long days until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next as new friends we get to know? 9 8 7 6 5 With Polly and friends What will Polly tell us next we want to spend some time. as we watch her family grow? With Polly and friends 4 3 2 1 we want to solve a crime. Eighty-five ------Do we want to hear wedding bells Do we need an adventure There are eighty-five long days for Sylvie and Eliseo at last? for Doug and Anita to share? we must survive. Do we want to hear wedding bells Do we need an adventure There are eighty-five long days as Tab and JJ move beyond his wild past? for Rachel and Billy to beware? until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next Could there be something special Does the man who came to bring us back to Bellingwood? hidden in Simon’s Antique Shoppe? to Heath’s party return? What will Polly tell us next Could there be something special Does the man who came about family growing as it should? in that basement with the library on top? have a secret we must learn? What if someone showed up Eighty-three ------claiming the Percherons were their own? Will Lucy’s husband reveal There are eighty-three long days more secrets from the past? What if someone showed up we must survive. with a new secret about Polly’s home? Will Sylvie’s husband reveal There are eighty-three long days his intentions at last? until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next that we’d never thought to hear? Can someone else find a Whose story isn’t finished; body in Polly’s domain? What will Polly tell us next could it be Aaron’s sister, Helen? that’ll make Henry quake in fear? Can someone else find a Whose story isn’t finished; way to break Polly’s chain? is Rebecca’s biological father callin’? Eighty-one ------What will Diane tell us next Are there any secrets left in There are eighty-one long days About our Bellingwood friends? the unfinished rooms at Belling House? we must survive. What will Polly tell us next Are there any secrets left in There are eighty-one long days of friendship that never ends? Henry’s grandma’s old farm house? until we arrive. Eighty-four ------Could Noah and Elijah find Is there a new girl in town who There are eighty-four long days a body at the old folk’s center? calls Rebecca Becky just to make her mad? we must survive. Could Jason and Andrew find Is there a new girl in town who There are eighty-four long days someone lost in the snow this winter? hits on Andrew just to make Rebecca sad? until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next Could Mark’s sister Lisa Will high school bring change that Polly’s shared in their talks? be teaching more than dance? to Rebecca and Andrew? What will Polly tell us next Could Henry’s sister Lonnie Will high school bring change About Obiwan and their walks? visit and find romance? to Kayla’s love life, too? What’s so special about Obiwan Eighty-two ------that he sniffs out drugs just fine? At Sycamore Bed & Breakfast There are eighty-two long days in greenhouse dirt, what will Judy find? What’s so special about Jasmine we must survive. that she calms five kids at a time? At Sycamore Bed & Breakfast There are eighty-two long days hiding secrets? Keep Reuben’s forge in mind. until we arrive. What will Diane tell us next Could Polly’s family grow so big Seventy-seven ------to quell the fears in our heart? they’d need the rooms above the kitchen? There are seventy-seven long days What will Polly tell us next Could Polly’s family grow so big we must survive. about punishments that smart? Henry’d have no quiet place to hide in? There are seventy-seven long days until we arrive. Have we really heard the last Eighty ------of Ruth Ann Marshall’s selfish greed. There are eighty long days How does Heath take to college; Have we really heard the least does he find new things to explore? we must survive. Polly’d do for her if she truly was in need. There are eighty long days How does Heath take to college; does construction interest him more? until we arrive. What can Diane teach us all about learning to forgive? Is there a story to tell about Does Hayden’s love of research What can Polly teach us all give him a lead to a healing find? Beryl and her stiff and dullest brother? about the happiest way to live? Is there a story to tell about Does Hayden’s love of research Beryl and the husband who loved her? find him a girl of like mind? Seventy-eight ------Are there new lessons to be learned There are seventy-eight long days Could Polly find her next body about taking in each and every stray? we must survive. at a sleepover at the Sheriff’s house? Are there new lessons to be learned There are seventy-eight long days Could Polly find her next body by letting some find their own way? until we arrive. with the girls and the Sheriff’s spouse?

Having five children sure gave Why does Jeff dread the thought Will Diane help us make it through Lydia and Aaron excitement in their life. of visits from his mother? ‘til Christmas with vignettes? Having five children may give Does Jeff dread the stories Will Polly help us make it through, them an unpleasant bit of strife. she’d tell, and his secrets uncover? telling us what everyone gets? What will Diane tell us Is it time for another how-down Seventy-six ------about her next visit to Bellingwood? to introduce Elva and her new barn? There are seventy-six long days What would Polly tell us Is it time for another country dance we must survive. about Diane’s visits if she could? to bring a little romance to the farm? There are seventy-six long days until we arrive. Would we feel like Len if a Seventy-nine ------cemetery was our backyard view? There are seventy-nine long days Do you remember when Or would we feel like Polly and a friend died at Polly’s door? we must survive. enjoy the peace only broken by a few? There are seventy-nine long days Do you remember who her friend was looking for? until we arrive. What has Diane said to help us make our lives a little better? We haven’t heard all the facts Did that story end What has Polly done to show us for Thomas’s friend Ben Seafold? about Clyde and Ivy Giller. sharing and caring is the way to get her? We haven’t heard all the reasons Did that story end to suspect Polly might be their killer. with Ben and Genie’s whole story told? After forty-four years Do you think Polly’s Percherons Can we ever thank Diane enough could romance find Nelly after all? would be fun to compete or show? for all the inspiration she gives? After forty-four years When you think of Polly’s Percherons Can we ever meet someone like Polly was there magic at a Masquerade Ball? is there anything they don’t already know? who’ll make our world a better place to live?

Will Diane help us Has Eliseo trained them well see how important friends can be? to compete and be winning? Seventy-two ------Will Polly help us Has Eliseo trained them well There are seventy-two long days find peace by a Sycamore tree? in driving, plowing and pulling? we must survive. There are seventy-two long days How would Demi, Daisy, Nan and Nat until we arrive. Seventy-five ------react to being vacuumed for competition? There are seventy-five long days How would Demi, Daisy, Nan and Nat Do you remember two young women we must survive. like rolled manes and braided tails for this who worked for Jon and Ray? There are seventy-five long days mission? Do you remember two young women until we arrive. who kept Polly safe by day? Will Diane give us insight on Who will Rebecca travel with trying new things to grow? When they left Polly told them to sit on the Champs-Élysées? Will Polly teach us that sharing “If you ever need a place to hide …” Who will Rebecca travel with is a way to let our love show? When they left Polly promised them to paint the Arc de Triomphe one day? Sycamore House’d have a room inside.

Will that trip to Paris have to Seventy-three ------Will Tonya and Gerry be looking wait to be a graduation prize? There are seventy-three long days to find safety in Bellingwood? Will a trip to Athens take her we must survive. Will Tonya and Gerry be needing to the Acropolis at sunrise? There are seventy-three long days a place to recover if they could? until we arrive. What will Polly and Henry do Diane will always treat us when their little girl leaves the nest? We know in Polly’s world like a good friend always should. What will Polly and Henry do her bed and breakfast will fill a dream. Polly will always keep us when only boys make up the rest? We know in Polly’s world remembering times that were good. Sycamore Inn will have a hockey team. Will Diane give us strength to cope with our bad days? Will she have new projects Seventy-one ------Will Polly give us insight to fill poor Henry with dread? There are seventy-one long days to raise kids in better ways? Will she have new projects we must survive. making more places to find the dead? There are seventy-one long days until we arrive. Seventy-four ------Will Polly’s ambitions include There are seventy-four long days a studio for art and music classes? Polly, her friends and neighbors we must survive. Will Polly’s future include have seventeen of these among them. There are seventy-four long days a spa or gym before too much time passes? Polly, her friends and neighbors until we arrive. have babies through young children. If someone with evil intent Sixty-nine ------Now Sylvie is such a great success was looking for an opportunity. There are sixty-nine long days she’s added Sweet Beans Bakery with If someone with evil intent we must survive. only a little stress. founded a day care in the community. There are sixty-nine long days until we arrive. Could her success upset those chauvinistic Who could rescue Rose and Alexander, classmates Noah, Elijah, Samuel, Ana, Gabriela and There are so many people in Bellingwood who had to settle for a second-rate situation? Matty? whose stories we don’t know. Could her success spur on those chauvinistic Who could rescue Jeremy and Julia, There are so many people in Bellingwood classmates Aiden, Lucas, Lillian, Cooper, Owen, Lucas we’ve barely met on the go. to try sabotage to damage her reputation? and Sophie? Every time Polly calls the police station Friends believe in friends no matter what, Diane will always be a teacher Mindy sends the exact right assistance. when you’ve got Diane’s true heart. showing ways to keep families safe. Every time Polly calls at the school Friends believe in friends no matter what Polly will always be a hero Sharon paves the way without resistance. someone tells Polly to try to make them part. forging a path through every strife. For help at the Bellwood Bank Sixty-seven ------Seventy ------Lou Wymore’s the one you want to go to. There are sixty-seven long days There are seventy long days For help in the Jewelry Store it’s we must survive. we must survive. Gordon Berkley for appraisals old and new. There are sixty-seven long days There are seventy long days until we arrive. until we arrive. Friends and family growing together, connections that in Diane’s world abound. In small towns family ties run deep Once when the girls were talking at Pizzazz Friends and family sharing and caring and sometimes a new face brings more along. they thought helping people would be cool. are what make Polly’s world go ‘round. In small towns families tend to gather Once when the girls got together at Pizzazz adding brothers or sisters whose ties are strong. they decided to start a club called ‘Girls Rule.’ Sixty-eight ------There are sixty-eight long days Our favorite veterinarian Some of the gold coins found at Bell House we must survive. added his sister and her dance studio to town. would give the club a starting spark. There are sixty-eight long days Our favorite veterinarian Some of the gold coins found at Bell House until we arrive. gave Bellingwood the best pizza around. would let Polly make a little downtown park. When Sylvie was going to classes Is there a story behind his sister Lisa Was anyone ever rescued to get certified as the chef she’d already leaving mother, father and other brothers to by the ladies called ‘Girls Rule’? proved to be, live here? Was anyone ever remembered There were a few guys in those classes Is there a story behind his brother-in-law Dylan on bricks surrounding a small pool? whose macho spirit gave her trouble for choosing Bellingwood to open Pizzazz and being a she. live near? Good ideas will always come from Diane’s loving heart. Now Sylvie is a great success with Family is so very important to Diane, Good deeds will always come Sycamore House and its more than most will ever know. when Polly’s got a part. Sycamore Catering business. Family is so very important to Polly, that’s why she makes hers grow. Sixty-six ------Once, after the Haunted Hall came down, Diane’s sure if we’d work together There are sixty-six long days a masque ball kept costumed dancers laughing. the world could be better for us all. we must survive. Once, before the Haunted Hall came down, Polly and her friends all work together There are sixty-six long days it was the site of Billy and Rachel’s wedding. helping whenever there’s a call. until we arrive. Could it be that on Halloween Polly will find what she finds, filling the coffin in the Sixty-three ------We’ve had an adventure with the boys There are sixty-three long days who brought Secret Woods Winery to town. Haunted Hall? Could it be that on Halloween Polly will find we must survive. We know a few things about the boys, There are sixty-three long days the Terrible Trio, who’ve come back around. what she finds, filling the coffin the Percherons haul? until we arrive. Creating the Sword Lords gaming world When Bell House was Springer House brought them money and much success. Let’s all keep busy making pumpkin pie if Diane’s story is a scary one. many tales of hauntings were told. Selling the Sword Lords gaming world When Bell House was Springer House let them to come home to a new business. Let’s all keep busy carving pumpkins with Polly and her boys for fun. it was visited only by the bold. What stories are there about these boys Now Bell House backs on the cemetery who as teens were smart to write gaming code? Sixty-four ------where ghosts can easily be found. What stories are there about these boys There are sixty-four long days Now Bell House backs on the cemetery naming them Terrible when they weren’t we must survive. where Halloween pranksters abound. very old? There are sixty-four long days until we arrive. Are the recent sightings meant to make Everyone grows and learns and poor Len, Noah and Elijah shake in fright. Diane says change is good. We’ve had some cryptic clues about Simon, Are the recent sightings meant for fun Everyone grows and learns and “when he was young, his life turned upside or is something more sinister happening Polly’s helped when she could. down.” each night. We’ve had some cryptic clues about Simon, Sixty-five ------“I’ve seen a photograph of this hallway,” Can we count on Diane to make sure There are sixty-five long days he said with a frown. we all keep growing and having fun? we must survive. Can we count on Polly to keep using There are sixty-five long days Simon’s mother worked at the Bell House her businesses to help out everyone? until we arrive. when it was a speakeasy hotel. Simon’s mother kept a journal about Bell House, of secret meetings she would tell. Sixty-two ------When it’s Halloween at Sycamore House There are sixty-two long days daring Lydia’s Haunted Hall’s the we must survive. spookiest thing. He’s cataloging things in the Bell House attic, but hasn’t gotten to the trunks and boxes yet. There are sixty-two long days When it’s Halloween in Bellingwood until we arrive. through the streets scary Percherons’ He might find things in the Bell House attic, not bodies but some new mysteries, I bet. hooves ring. There’s a house full of old folks that Polly’s not welcome near. There’s a house full of old folks where Noah and Elijah bring cheer. Now when winter snow’s blowing strong Sixty ------Since she’s arrived she’s come so far; Polly drives the boys to visit. There are sixty long days growing family, businesses, and the town. Now that winter snow’s drifting high we must survive. Looking to the future, she’s got more plans; Polly sees … oh no, what is it? There are sixty long days So let’s let her soar, not bring her down. until we arrive. Noah hopes it’s not Mrs. Walker Can Diane keep on writing about Polly, because he loves to read to her aloud. We know that Sal came to Bellingwood telling stories that make us feel good? Elijah hopes it’s not his friend Benny to be with the man she couldn’t live without. Can Polly keep on rescuing others, whose chess lessons make him proud. We know that Sal gave to Bellingwood helping them as only she could? the coffee shop it needed without a doubt. Diane’s sending us a message about tolerance and loving to give. Fifty-eight ------But have we ever learned There are fifty-eight long days Polly’s showing us the message what Sal keeps writing about? in how her family chooses to live. we must survive. Will we soon come to learn There are fifty-eight long days what kind of secrets she lets out? until we arrive. Sixty-one ------There are sixty-one long days Is it a novel about Bellingwood Now Henry and Nate are just two guys we must survive. revealing things we didn’t know? who think rusty old hulks can be restored. There are sixty-one long days Is it a novel about Bellingwood Now Henry and Nate have two wives until we arrive. as Sal watches and helps it grow? who let them work on the cars as a reward.

Would you believe someone tried to Maybe Diane has a rival While Henry was building Nate’s new home steal a Percheron in the middle of the night? writing stories in her world of Bellingwood. Nate turned an old barn into a big auto shop. Would you believe someone tried to Maybe Polly has a friend While Henry built bedrooms for a family to grow replace Nat with a nag that was a sight? writing the things she wishes that she could. Nate made room so buying cars wouldn’t stop. In the morning when Eliseo got there Fifty-nine ------Does Joss have a family plan to keep Nate he found a black-dyed nag munching on hay. There are fifty-nine long days changing diapers with five kids already? In the morning when Eliseo got there we must survive. Does Polly find things like a bed & breakfast Huck was sitting on a guy in the alley way. There are fifty-nine long days or a garage to keep Henry working steady? until we arrive. By the time Polly made it to the barn Will Diane keep those poor guys so busy the thief told Ken and Eliseo how he We’ve followed a girl for five years now; restoring those woodies will take years? planned it. a big city librarian who had to leave town. Will Polly keep saying “It’s not my fault!” By the time Polly made it to the barn We’ve followed this girl for five years now; while Henry works to control his fears? they were trying hard not to have a as she came back to Iowa to settle down. laughing fit. Fifty-seven ------Polly arrived in Bellingwood with There are fifty-seven long days I guess Diane’s lesson here is nothing but a half-formed dream. that those who steal aren’t all that bright. we must survive. Polly came to Bellingwood and There are fifty-seven long days It tests Polly’s forgiving nature bought a schoolhouse for her scheme. when someone gives her animals a fright. until we arrive. Poor Andrew fell out of a tree, Jason recognized them when they tried to There are some ladies in Bellingwood and Polly met Roy Nelson and his dad. kill Polly; we could rightly name ‘The Fab Five.’ Poor Andrew broke his arm, they were caught and now someone is trying When they have ladies’ night in Bellingwood but Jessie got out of a situation that was bad. to retaliate. from wine or martinis they must survive.

Polly’s very grateful to that young man There are so many life-lessons Diane’s I wonder if it’s just coincidence with Graphic Design and Computer Science using Polly to help make clear. a winery was attracted to this town. degrees. There are so many ways Polly shows us I wonder if was just coincidence Polly, always ready to grow Bellingwood, standing together can overcome fear. during Prohibition here stills did abound. finds an opportunity for Roy nobody else sees. Polly, Lydia, Beryl, Andy and Sylvie If Roy doesn’t want to leave rural Iowa Fifty-five ------support each other in good times and bad. how will he use his well-earned skills here? There are fifty-five long days Polly, Lydia, Beryl, Andy and Sylvie Will Roy leave Oelwein for Bellingwood we must survive. unwind together whether stressed, happy and embrace Polly’s plan without fear? There are fifty-five long days or sad. until we arrive. Diane’s always got something up her sleeve A few glasses of wine with Diane to keep Polly’s adventures exciting. If you live in Bellingwood on Trivia Night is so much fun. Polly’s always ready to help; she rescues your dreams could all come true. A few glasses of wine with Polly everyone and won’t ever stop fighting. If you live in Bellingwood and Henry’s glad he’s her only one. there’s nothing you can’t do.

Fifty-six ------Sal wanted a coffee shop, Fifty-three ------There are fifty-six long days and now she has Sweet Beans. There are fifty-three long days we must survive. Joss and Nate wanted babies, we must survive. There are fifty-six long days will just five fill their dreams? There are fifty-three long days until we arrive. until we arrive. Polly wanted to help people; It’s hard to understand how anyone now Sycamore House is open to all. Tornadoes and heavy storms could dislike Polly, her family and friends. Henry just wanted Polly; set off warning sirens’ wailing sound. It’s hard to understand how anyone he also got children, horses, donkeys, dogs, Tornadoes and heavy storms could try to hurt them so their story ends. cats . . . have done damage to homes all around.

Now Heath was in a mess until he Be careful what you wish for When fierce winds howl around them told the truth so Ladd, then Seth, saw jail. when Diane’s making dreams come true. you’ll find Eliseo in the barn with Nan. Now Heath is in a new mess until we Be careful what you say near Polly; When fierce winds took the barn roof find who’s hurting him so their plot will fail. she’s always ready to try something new. he calmed the horses, or did they help the man?

Jason started high school making bad friends; Eliseo’s scarred by fire, haunted by PTSD, Rudy, Logan and Seth were using fast cars Fifty-four ------yet he’s made a life where his strengths to intimidate. There are fifty-four long days can be used. we must survive. Eliseo’s caught Polly’s rescuing ways, with There are fifty-four long days the Percherons he helps youth, old farts until we arrive. and the abused. Diane has a way of showing us Marie is Henry’s mom by birth Forty-nine ------that helping others helps us too. and Polly’s by marriage and love. There are forty-nine long days Polly’s made a safe place for Eliseo Marie has so much more to give we must survive. where he can show others what to do. that Jessie and Hayden take part of. There are forty-nine long days until we arrive. She’s been known to make us think Fifty-two ------patience and third chances should be found. There are fifty-two long days Polly’s made so many friends She’s been known to make ice cream since bringing Sycamore House to town. we must survive. and always help have love and fun abound. There are fifty-two long days Polly’s made so many rescues even strangers trust when she’s around. until we arrive. Do you think Diane will give Marie a cute little puppy or kitty? We know that Polly likes It’s a special kind of burden Do you think Polly will give to be held in such high esteem. a glass of wine or a bacon martini. her a little granddaughter so pretty? We know that Polly loves It’s a special kind of honor what comes in a mug not so teeny. to help others reach their dream. Fifty ------Now Polly has her truck trained to stop There are fifty long days Who will Polly be helping next at Sweet Beans whenever she’s in town. we must survive. just because she thinks it’s right? Polly’s even been known to have Demi stop There are fifty long days Who will Polly be giving a chance where her favorite drink can be found. until we arrive. to feel blessed this Christmas night?

You know when there’s no coffee Sometimes when you’re the sheriff ‘Tis the Season Diane always writes a substitute must be found. you find someone or a family in need. an extra story to make the Holidays bright. When there’s no coffee, Polly looks Sometimes when you’re the police chief ‘Tis the Season Polly seems to get to see if there’s a Diet Dew around. it’s up to you to plant a helpful seed. gifts for a lifetime, not just Christmas night. Do you think that Diane’s house Aaron and Ken always find someone to help; Forty-eight ------has lots of coffee and some Dew? local churches often providing much aid. There are forty-eight long days Do you think that Polly’s addiction Aaron and Ken also have a ‘go to’ list with we must survive. could rub off on me and you? Lydia, Henry and Polly leading the brigade. There are forty-eight long days until we arrive. Sycamore House has been the site of Fifty-one ------fund-raisers to help back good causes. There are fifty-one long days In a place as small as Bellingwood Sycamore Inn has taken in many who one’s connection to everyone else can be found. we must survive. needed help when they’d suffered losses. There are fifty-one long days Sam and Jean played cards with Henry’s Uncle; brother Simon has the best antique store around. until we arrive. Diane writes to show us the value of a helping hand. There’s someone special in Bellingwood In small town Bellingwood Lisa delivers mail, Polly shows by example and husband Paul owns the hardware store. with a heart as big as Lydia or Polly. what it means to take a stand. There’s someone special in Bellingwood Daughter Melissa ran Monday’s after-school called grandma by Noah, Elijah and Molly. program; cousin Bert is one of Ken’s best officers for sure. Now Bellingwood’s small town police force Polly and Henry set a good example Can gossip that starts in Dee’s beauty shop has proud Chief Ken visiting the schools. by waiting to say “I do” before they did. end in the next ‘It’s not my fault!’ dangerous Where wife Maude teaches third grade with Polly and Henry made it an unspoken rule stunt? Noah, then Elijah, learning all the rules. Rebecca saw from when she was just a kid. Diane has an edge in relating Bellingwood tales Diane’s stories always tell us But Rebecca is sure to have noticed because some ladies are always whispering we can’t have too many family and friends. that Rachel stayed at Doug and Billy’s a lot. in her ear. Polly’s stories always show us Even from Bell House I bet she’s noticed Polly is always the star living in Bellingwood tales our growing connections to others never ends. Doug and Anita’s relationship’s gotten since we don’t know what happens if pretty hot. she’s not near.

Forty-seven ------Will Sylvie, Polly and Henry have to worry There are forty-seven long days what path Rebecca could lead Andrew down? Forty-four ------we must survive. Will Rebecca’s world travel plans with Beryl There are forty-four long days There are forty-seven long days make Andrew look for one who’ll stick we must survive. until we arrive. around? There are forty-four long days until we arrive. Sturtz Construction was building Diane has a realistic idea of what lots of apartments all around Bellingwood. trials good parenting can put one through. Every year when summer comes to Iowa Sturtz Construction was building Polly’s plan for being a good parent is Roy arrives bringing big-city boys around. houses in town everywhere they could. “learn as you go,” so expect a mistake or two. Every year when those Chicago boys hit town they stay on farms with families he’s found. A town of only nineteen hundred, will it face problems if it grows too fast? Forty-five ------There are some families who always volunteer, Is thinking about a second stop sign There are forty-five long days like the Morrison’s, Dykstra’s and Foster’s. a bold move forward, giving up the past? we must survive. The boys help on the farms for two weeks, There are forty-five long days but when Polly hosts two she wants to There are no rules to make sure until we arrive. keep hers. everyone moving into town will be nice. There are no special tests to pass, News travels fast in Bellingwood; Wouldn’t it be nice if Elva and kids could share maybe letting in a bad apple once or twice. so fast you’d think it was magic or ESP. their horses, donkeys, chickens and Gossip travels fast in Bellingwood; lots of fun? Diane keeps life in Bellingwood real that’s okay if it’s not about Polly or Henry. Wouldn’t it be good to see Betty and Dick’s farm so we have to accept the bad with the good. and watch those big-city boys get out and run? Polly’s trying to make life in Bellingwood Now Lucy at the diner has made some claims as close to ideal for everyone as she could. of knowing every bit of news gossip around. Giving kids new life experiences Now Lucy at the diner has even boldly claimed is something Diane thinks is right. more stories than either beauty shop has found. Growing her family with diversity Forty-six ------is something good Polly won’t fight. There are forty-six long days We’ve only met Dee Ryder in her shop we must survive. when she helped in Beryl’s dinner scavenger There are forty-six long days hunt. until we arrive. Forty-three ------From the oldest to the youngest the ‘M’ girls I wonder how Diane would do a rescue There are forty-three long days relate to Polly, each in their own special ways. if faced with someone needing special attention. we must survive. From Margie Deacon to Molly Locke Maybe she’d take a page from Polly’s book There are forty-three long days these girls have made an impression that stays. since Polly has such expertise doing intervention. until we arrive. There’s a lot of ‘M’ going on in Diane’s stories — macho men, mercurial moods, Forty ------Ghosts don’t haunt us from the past; There are forty long days even Rebecca (but not Len) would agree. mayhem and madness. Masterful manipulation by Polly or of Polly — we must survive. Yet ghosts, or coincidences, from the past There are forty long days seem to have influence on what will be. it’s hard to tell when Diane gives her so much stress. until we arrive. Quilt shop owner Sonya's husband is a Jessie is doing very well descendant of a man who painted Forty-one ------working for Marie and taking classes online. Bell House’s ceiling. There are forty-one long days Jessie is being a great mom Jen’s the third quilt shop owner and she has a we must survive. to Molly who’s loved and happy all the time. common ancestor with Beryl, which There are forty-one long days could be quite revealing. we must survive. Her brother Ethan is graduating now There are forty-one long days despite the road blocks set up by their mom. Is Polly really done uncovering what’s hidden until we arrive. When he reached out to Jessie for help in Bell House about relationships from the past? to be free to go college, she said just come on. Will Polly uncover surprising links that have Could Girls Rule print a calendar with hotties reemerged to prove such relationships can last? Mark, JJ, Heath, Hayden, Doug and his So Ethan’s here in Bellingwood buddy Billy? settling in with Jessie to work and go to college. Diane might not believe in ghosts Who would they exploit in the name of charity — Jessie hopes he’ll find a friend in but she knows things can be surprising. Aaron, Jeff, Grey, Jason, Eliseo and Heath to help him fit in and gain some Polly’s pretty sure there’s no ghosts hottiest Henry? knowledge. yet some things can get her hackles rising. Would those twelve handsome guys Diane knows the world is full of Forty-two ------bare their chests for charity and pose with good moms and, too often, some quite bad. There are forty-two long days smiles? Polly knows but can’t understand we must survive. Or could Aaron and Ken’s departments how some moms can make their kids so sad. There are forty-two long days have competing calendars earning bucks as until we arrive. rivals? Thirty-nine ------The Girls Rule girls must have a huge need There are thirty-nine long days There are a lot of ladies in Bellwood we must survive. whose stories still haven’t been told. if their own resources can’t be stretched far enough. There are thirty-nine long days There are ten ladies in Bellwood until we arrive. who all have this, be they young or old. Polly rescues people and animals, Henry cars; oh, our ladies must be rescuing something very tough. JJ Roberts thought he was a ladies man Marla, Mindy, Marnie, Maude and Melissa even flirting with Polly and Lucy all the time. can be counted on if you want to have fun. JJ took over Secret Woods and thought again, Marybelle, Mel, Margie, Mona and Molly wanting to succeed at more than just all have tales to tell, yes, each and every one. making wine. Stephanie taught him about accounting software Diane has made this small Iowa town This one is just for fun, and booking events -- receptions, meetings, a place to show us how good life can be. so can you tell me who calls Snuffles mum? wine tasting. Polly brings us along as she meets The gentleman is dressed to the nines, Sylvie does the baking for weekend events and good people doing things we like to see. and the lady sports a diamond at all times the bread and wine gift packages for corporate giving. That one wasn’t hard to guess, Thirty-seven ------so next, who’s a polite lady we call Miss? Rachel caters some of the winery’s small parties There are thirty-seven long days She’s been forced to live with two clouds of grey and she’s trained one of Secret Woods’ regular we must survive. whose names reflect the chaos they cause cooks. There are thirty-seven long days each day. Lauren is the new hostess at Secret Woods Lodge; until we arrive. Ashley was the first local talent to sing in Do you know two who’d be hard to sight patio nooks. Polly’s lived in Bellingwood now as they hung out by the cemetery each night? for five adventurous, murderous, How about a small shadow living by four giants, Diane knows a bit about fine wine as mysterious years. whose lady friend can make one giant she hosts her Trivia Nights with a glass or two. Polly’s brought change to Bellingwood compliant? Polly knows a bit about drinking wine with compassion and diversity, working in quantities I wouldn’t recommend for through fears. Diane has had to learn to write me or you. with two kitties and a beast climbing on What’s hard to understand is how finding her each night. two dozen (or more) bodies is accepted Polly found some super kitties who, to her delight, Thirty-eight ------by the town. make Rebecca clean her room to keep them There are thirty-eight long days Yet you can find very few places where in sight. we must survive. Polly doesn’t find a warm welcome to There are thirty-eight long days come around. until we arrive. Thirty-five ------Will things change for Polly if the There are thirty-five long days Among the people in Bellingwood body count keeps growing by twos and fours? we must survive. are those who show how strong love can be. Will Polly’s ‘special power’ seem sinister There are thirty-five long days Among those people are Lucy and Greg and make residents, new and old, lock their until we arrive. who’ve overcome what might daunt you or me. doors? Yesterday’s questions were so much fun, When Lucy’s working at the diner Diane has let Polly loudly declare here are a more hints to keep you on the run. she has a big smile and good word for everyone. “It’s not my fault!” but is that always true? Remember Elbert who helps guard the farm? For years Lucy went home each night Polly has no qualms stepping in His job is to be there to keep old folks to Greg who couldn’t speak a word; not one. where she knows trouble will soon ensue. from harm.

A new assistive communications computer lets Do you have fun naming men after fruit? Greg reconnect with old friends to solve Thirty-six ------Remember a Lemon? And Peaches was a hoot! a mystery. There are thirty-six long days Berkley’s not just a city out on the West Coast, Lucy and friends gave him the needed inspiration we must survive. and Sharon always calls when the kids are toast. to write a book of Bellwood’s hidden history There are thirty-six long days until we arrive. Whose Uncle Dick was burned in Viet Nam? I don’t know what to say, Diane, at least it’s Thirty-two ------Who went on a Bender but Joss stayed calm? barbecue and not pork tenderloin she’s missed. There are thirty-two long days Someone’s Livengood out at the hotel, Polly seems to adjust well when a new odd thing we must survive. and I’d be Liam if I said this guy didn’t smell. keeps her wondering what the next day There are thirty-two long days will bring. until we arrive. Diane, I think you have a lot of fun naming your characters, sometimes with Thirty-three ------We know Polly loves Obiwan - they’ll never part; a pun. a gift from Doug and Billy, he’s very, very Polly seems to just take it all in stride, There are thirty-three long days we must survive. smart. happy until she has to name someone Henry needed a dog of his own and they found who died. There are thirty-three long days until we arrive. Han Solo along with Padme for Sylvie and Kirk, Thirty-four ------Henry stood in front of a mirror one morning and Kahn for Eliseo. There are thirty-four long days and shouted “Polly, it’s all your fault!” we must survive. without any warning. You might recognize other names of dogs we There are thirty-four long days Polly came running in a panic to stand by his side; know well, until we arrive. he said “I’m too young for this! There’s too Big Jack, Zekey, Dutchess and Jasmine are all many to hide!” in the stories you tell. Even in Polly’s life some things aren’t meant Do you remember who calls their dog Junior, to be; Henry pulled out one grey hair after another Abe or Trixie? for her, hickory will always be just a tree. causing some harm; Who loves Bo and Luke, or Gertrude who’s as First dinner at Hickory Park, Polly worried sniper shot the man next to you; you and little as a pixie? about a guest; Eliseo were beaten in the barn; their food was boxed and I guess you know Chasing the guy who killed Cindy Rothenfuss? Can you tell me the names of Sal’s dachshunds, the rest. That was a thriller! or is your memory rusty? How about when you faced down Thomas Whose basset hound is Sebastian; whose Next Polly, Henry, Sal and Mark made it to dessert Zeller’s gun-wielding killer? golden retriever Dusty? before Jeff called with a “horses in chaos” alert. Whose puppy is named Hawkeye, and whose Try three wasn’t a charm when meeting Ruth Ann He pulled two more — when your ex, Joey, mongrel’s named Stella? they left dinner behind and had McDonalds, kidnapped you . . . twice. Cocker spaniels Sampson and Delilah? oh man! You tackled a gun-wielding bitch who shot A Chihuahua Brutus? Whoa, fella! her husband, not nice. Polly and Andrew found Henry and Nate there I couldn’t believe it when you chased that Diane loves her kitties, TB, Earl and Grey, on try four — arsonist through the bean field. right now there are no dogs, why I cannot say. Jeff called in a panic, a bride’s screaming, Henry kept mumbling . . . shot . . . parking lot Polly loves all her animals, even the bed hogs, the oven quit and more; . . . baseball bat . . . yield. but, secretly, I think here favorites are . . . Denis’s mom’s yelling at Aaron, corn dogs! the wrong meat was delivered and I hope Diane doesn’t stress or do things that tax one donkey’s sick … Polly! Come back right or cause graying of her husband Max. now to lend a hand! It’s a fact Polly can’t deny, she’s given a grey hair or two to Henry, Aaron, Ken and others, including me and you.

Thirty-one ------Thirty ------Upcoming Releases ------There are thirty-one long days There are thirty long days we must survive. we must survive. There are thirty-one long days There are thirty long days until we arrive. until we arrive.

It’s Thanksgiving, Today’s the day we call Black Friday. a time to reflect about thankful living. It’s a nightmare for shoppers in every way. Polly and her friends teach us time and time again People fighting in the isles of every store; what it means to be grateful and help no searching for bargains yet spending more matter when. and more.

Polly’s surrounded by those who are loving and This isn’t much of a problem in Bellingwood giving; where shops always kept prices as low as people who can’t imagine any other way of they could. living. To find a mall to go on a Black Friday spree She shows that you receive according to what a trip to Ames or Des Moines would have to be. you give; saving kitties, puppies, donkeys and horses Stephanie likes to take the girls to Goodwill with a place to live. to shop and shop, oh so many bags to fill! Polly’s family always gives very smart, Book 20 - Love's Surprises Who gains more when Polly shares her heart making treasures with lots of love from Release Date: December 25th, 2017 and home? the heart. Rebecca, Heath, Hayden, Noah and Elijah are her own. Diane knows shopping can be fun or a pain, Loving Henry has given her so much more so she’ll make her gifts or shop online again. to share Polly shows us in a Christmas story each year I’m sure we’ll see them rescue more kids that the best gifts come with love and a tear. here and there.

Diane makes me thankful on this Thanksgiving day; thankful I found her so in Bellingwood I can stay. I’m grateful to Polly for sharing like she does Bellingwood books are released showing the reason for loving is . . . just because. every quarter - March 25, June 25, September 25, December 25.

Be sure to join us on Facebook for news and fun between the quarterly releases of Bellingwood books. Book 20.5 - The Most Wonderful Time Facebook.com/PollyGiller Release Date: January 1, 2018