24 July 2015

Among the Fair Magnolias: Four Southern Love Stories by Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love & Elizabeth Musser

Four best-selling novelists bring tales of four Southern women who face near impossible choices on their journeys in life and in love during the most turbulent decade of our nation’s history in Among the Fair MagnoliasDon't miss this collection of stories from Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love, and Elizabeth Musser.

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One grand prize winner will receive:
  • A Kindle Fire HD 6
  • One copy of Among the Fair Magnolias
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About the Book
★★★★★
In the most turbulent decade of our nation's history, four Southern women – destinies forged by birth, hearts steeled by war – face near impossible choices on their journeys in life… and in love.

“To Mend a Dream” by Tamera Alexander: Savannah Darby would do almost anything to revisit her family home. So when new owner, Aidan Bedford, a Boston attorney and former Union soldier, seeks to redecorate the house for his fiancée, Savannah jumps at the opportunity. But the clock is ticking. Can she find the box her father supposedly hid there during the war before her assignment is completed? And before she sees yet another battle lost on the home front. This time, one of the heart.

“An Outlaw's Heart” by Shelley Gray: When Russell Stark returns to Fort Worth, he's determined to begin a new life. But when he arrives at his mother's homestead, he discovers she's very ill, and the woman he loved is still as beautiful and sweet as he remembered. With time running out, Russell must come to terms with both his future and his past.

“A Heart So True” by Dorothy Love: Abigail knows all too well what is expected of her: to marry her distant cousin Charles and take her place in society. But her heart belongs to another. A terrible incident forces Abby to choose between love and duty.

“Love Beyond Limits” by Elizabeth Musser: Emily has a secret: She's in love with one of the freedmen on her family's plantation. Meanwhile, another man declares his love for her. Emily realizes some things are not as they seem and secrets must be kept in order to keep those she loves safe.


Sigh. Among the Fair Magnolias is a delightfully Southern and romantic novella collection and I enjoyed every bit of it. With their distinct and captivating storytelling styles, Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love and Elizabeth Musser all wonderfully detail aspects of life before and after the Civil War in their individual stories. They fascinated me with a wide array of great characters, each with an intriguing backstory and facing interesting circumstances. Their brave heroines willfully faced their challenges - of family obligation, dangerous pasts, racial tensions, well-hidden secrets - while their charming heroes behaved nobly and encouragingly. A splendid summer read, Among the Fair Magnolias will not disappoint readers of inspirational historical romance looking for quick yet heartwarming stories. I would certainly recommend it.

Thanks to LitFuse Publicity Group, I received a copy of Among the Fair Magnolias and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own. To read other opinions, be sure to check out what other reviewers think here, and purchase a copy of the book here.

About the Author
Tamera Alexander is the best-selling author of numerous books including A Lasting Impression and The Inheritance. Tamera is a two-time Christy Award winner, two-time RITA winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Library Journal Award. A native of west Tennessee. Learn more at her website, Facebook and Twitter

Dorothy Love makes her home in the Texas hill country with her husband and their golden retriever. An award-winning author of numerous young adult novels, Dorothy made her adult debut with the Hickory Ridge novels. Learn more at her website, Facebook and Twitter

Shelley Gray is the author of the Heart of a Hero series. Her Amish novel (written as Shelley Shepard Gray), The Protector, recently made the New York Times best seller list. Learn more at her website, Facebook and Twitter

Elizabeth Musser, a native of Atlanta, Georgia now living in France, is a novelist who writes what she calls 'entertainment with a soul.' For over 25 years, Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, have been involved in mission work with International Teams. Learn more at her website, Facebook and Twitter

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