{"id":19200,"date":"2015-08-05T20:48:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T01:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=19200"},"modified":"2015-08-05T20:48:48","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T01:48:48","slug":"among-the-fair-magnolias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=19200","title":{"rendered":"Among the Fair Magnolias"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19201\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Among-The-Fair-Magnolias.jpg\" alt=\"Among The Fair Magnolias\" width=\"600\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Among-The-Fair-Magnolias.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Among-The-Fair-Magnolias-109x150.jpg 109w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Among-The-Fair-Magnolias-150x206.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first thing that attracted me to &#8220;Among the Fair Magnolias&#8221; was its gorgeous cover that hinted at the possible delights inside. Secondly, the fact that several of the novellas were written by favorite authors was indication that I would most likely have a few enjoyable hours while reading it. I was not disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>As a true Southerner, I always relish reading stories about my part of the nation. In these four novellas, I had the pleasure of visiting four distinct locations within the South. Each tale took place shortly after the Civil War and each one highlighted the difficulties as the defeated Southerners attempted to rebuild their lives. Each story is as unique as its location and each features a matchless romance that endures despite challenging circumstances. I enjoyed each of the stories although I will admit that I did have my favorites. As a Tennessean, I definitely leaned toward the one with that setting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those who enjoy historical Southern romance, &#8220;Among the Fair Magnolias&#8221; would be an excellent choice. Each individual story would be perfect for an evening&#8217;s leisure time or for a weekend afternoon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10857\" title=\"divider2\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"61\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png 317w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2-150x28.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This book was provided for review by LitFuse Publicity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In the most turbulent decade of our nation\u2019s history, four Southern women\u2014destinies forged by birth, hearts steeled by war\u2014face near impossible choices on their journeys in life . . . and in love.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To Mend a Dream<\/em> by Tamera Alexander<\/strong><br \/> 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 fianc\u00e9e, 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>An Outlaw\u2019s Heart<\/em> by Shelley Gray<\/strong><br \/> When Russell Stark returns to Fort Worth, he\u2019s determined to begin a new life. But when he arrives at his mother\u2019s homestead, he discovers she\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>A Heart So True<\/em> by Dorothy Love<\/strong><br \/> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Love Beyond Limits<\/em> by Elizabeth Musser<\/strong><br \/> Emily has a secret: She\u2019s in love with one of the freedmen on her family\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thomasnelson.com\/among-the-fair-magnolias\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more and purchase a copy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHORS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-19203\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FairMagnolias-320.png.jpg\" alt=\"FairMagnolias-320.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FairMagnolias-320.png.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/FairMagnolias-320.png-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Tamera Alexander<\/strong> is the best-selling author of numerous books including \u201cA Lasting Impression\u201d and \u201cThe Inheritance.\u201d Tamera is a two-time Christy Award winner, two-time RITA winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Library Journal Award.<\/p>\n<p>A native of west Tennessee, <strong>Dorothy Love<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shelley Gray<\/strong> is the author of The Heart of a Hero series. Her Amish novel (written as Shelley Shepard Gray), \u201cThe Protector,\u201d recently made the New York Times best seller list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Musser<\/strong>, a native of Atlanta, Georgia now living in France, is a novelist who writes what she calls \u2018entertainment with a soul.\u2019 For over 25 years, Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, have been involved in mission work with International Teams.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about Alexander, Gray, Love, Musser at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thomasnelson.com\/among-the-fair-magnolias\">http:\/\/www.thomasnelson.com\/among-the-fair-magnolias<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MY REVIEW: The first thing that attracted me to &#8220;Among the Fair Magnolias&#8221; was its gorgeous cover that hinted at the possible delights inside. Secondly, the fact that several of the novellas were written by favorite authors was indication that I would most likely have a few enjoyable hours while reading it. 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