To Win Her Favor (A Belle Meade Plantation Novel), by Tamera Alexander
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To Win Her Favor (A Belle Meade Plantation Novel), by Tamera Alexander
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A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. But the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever. An Irishman far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. He s come to Nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and begin farming, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. But starting over proves harder than he d wagered, especially when Maggie Linden s father makes him an offer he shouldn t accept yet cannot possibly refuse. Maggie is certain that her mare, Bourbon Belle, can take the top purse in the inaugural Peyton Stakes, the richest race ever run in America. Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. To give her that chance and to save Linden Downs from being sold to the highest bidder Maggie s father, aging, yet wily as ever, makes a barter. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail Maggie must marry a man she s never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself."
To Win Her Favor (A Belle Meade Plantation Novel), by Tamera Alexander- Amazon Sales Rank: #5574320 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-28
- Format: Large Print
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.30" h x 5.60" w x 8.60" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 715 pages
Review "Marriage of convenience stories are my favorite and To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander is no exception. The challenges and dynamics of the unlikely relationship between a southern lady and handsome Irishman sizzle with tension and passion. The plot is as powerful as the magnificent thoroughbreds the heroine rides. A moving story of overcoming post-Civil War obstacles and racial discrimination, readers won't be able to put down the book until the last page."~ Jody Hedlund, bestselling author of Love Unexpected"Tamera Alexander delivers a beautifully-realized novel of love, faith, and redemption. Brimming with rich historical detail and populated with compelling characters both real and imagined, TO WIN HER FAVOR is certain to find favor with Ms. Alexander's' fans and to win her many new ones." ~ Dorothy Love, author of The Bracelet and Carolina Gold "Tamera Alexander is one of my favorite authors, so I expect a lot from her novels. To Win Her Favor is captivating beyond expectation! This novel has everything readers are looking for--rich characterization, page-turning intrigue, a heartwarming romance charged with tension, and more!" ~ Cindy Woodsmall, NYT bestselling author"I have rarely read a more wonderful book than To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander. Rich with historical detail and fully developed characters, this novel held me spellbound until the last page. If you read one historical novel this year, make it To Win Her Favor. It will linger with you long after the last page."~ Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author of the Hope Beach series "Tamera Alexander has done it again! To Win Her Favor is peopled with fascinating, richly-drawn characters that drew me into their very hearts and souls. Maggie and Cullen's story captures the drama and tragedy of the post-Civil War era, but more importantly, it captures the humanity of those who triumphed after a dark time in our nation's history to rebuild lives marked by joy and anchored by faith."~ Deborah Raney, author of The Face of the Earth and The Chicory Inn Novels series “This wonderful story of God’s love and faithfulness is set against the beauty of the Tennessee hills. Fans of Cathy Marie Hake and Deeanne Gist will enjoy this book.” (CBA Retailers • Resources Magazine)“No insta-love here! Readers get to experience the growing attraction between the headstrong and determined Maggie and the swoon-worthy Cullen. The deeply drawn characters move the story along at a steady pace – even Bucket, the dog, and Bourbon Belle, the mare, will win readers over.” – 4 star review (RT Book Reviews)“Alexander (To Whisper Her Name) continues her ode to the magnificent Belle Meade Plantation, using it to illustrate questions of race, faith, and loyalty that continue to haunt today. Richly drawn secondary characters add depth, humor, and a sobering perspective on how Reconstruction affected racial relations, social status, and economic fortunes. Fans will appreciate, and applaud the smooth merging of social commentary and a sweet love story.” (Publishers Weekly)“Strong characters, a sense of the times, and the themes of love, friendship, and the importance of loyalty and determination make this a triumph.” – starred review (Library Journal)“The quiet undertones of seeking redemption while keeping the faith should easily satisfy Tamera Alexander’s growing fan base.” (Historical Novel Society)
From the Author Go on location with Tamera Alexander to Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee, the backdrop for the history of this story. She's waiting for you there, mint julep in hand. TameraAlexander.com/bellemeadeplantationnovels.html
From the Inside Flap "No insta-love here! Readers get to experience the growing attraction between the headstrong and determined Maggie and the swoon-worthy Cullen. The deeply drawn characters move the story along at a steady pace - even Bucket, the dog, and Bourbon Belle, the mare, will win readers over." ~ RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful. Mixed feelings... By Sara So I should start off by saying that Tamera Alexander's books have been some of my all-time favorites (I particularly like To Whisper Her Name and A Lasting Impression) so I was very eager to read her newest!First of all, the pros:*Her writing is exquisite, as always. The pictures she paints in my mind are so vivid and beautiful...but this is also a con (see below).*The story was very interesting and was full of many likable characters whose fates were all intertwined.*I always like stories about women who were a little "ahead of their time" and how they coped.*There are mentions of other characters of hers from previous books and I always enjoy when a writer makes her own little world of people. Uncle Bob, ohhh I'm happy to meet him again.Cons:*She's great a painting vivid pictures with words...which is why I found some of her romance scenes too much for me. I understand the characters are married when the romance kicks in, but I don't read Christian fiction to be able to picture two people making love in my head. I was a bit shocked at first because I don't recall any of her other books being so explicit. Sure, they had steamy, heart-fluttering moments, but nothing like giving you a play-by-play of all their foreplay. This is one of the reasons I stopped reading Deanne Gist novels (who I loved at the beginning too) but her romance scenes were more than what I like to read. With that being said, this is one book I am not going to keep in the house for my two girls to discover when they hit their teen years! I actually stopped about 2/3 of the way through after the third love scene and just skimmed through to see how it ended. That makes me so sad, because this is Tamera Alexander...*The story did seem to lag in some parts too, and some scenes I could not figure out how they really played into the larger story. The only thing I can figure is that it is a set-up for another Belle Meade novel (thinking the Savannah Darby character?).All that being said, this is not my favorite of hers at all. I'm a bit disappointed. I can't say that I dislike it altogether because I really enjoy reading her writing, but I do hope her future novels are a bit cleaner. I guess that makes me a prude, but hey! that's just my personal preference. If this review is helpful to you in anyway, than I'm glad. If not, please move on to the next =).
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. To Win Her Favor wins mine! By MeezCarrie Tamera Alexander has done it again - spun history, romance, and characters into a story so rich you might be tempted to stick it in a vault for safekeeping. Except read it first. And then don't stick it in a vault because it's just a book and people might think you're crazy.Her perspective on the history of the time period is captivating and vivid, at times shocking in its reality, but ever full of reminders that for all the evil and heartbreak present in mankind at any given moment there are always remnants of God's good to shine in the darkness. The romance swirling around this marriage of convenience is at once breathless for both its joys and its sorrows, and the protagonists are as perfectly matched as a wink and a grin. Even if they themselves would argue that point with me a time or two throughout their journey. To Win Her Favor overflows with characters who are too full of life to be held captive to the pages of a story; they weave their way into your heart by the end of the book and feel like dear friends.To Win Her Favor may be my favorite book yet by Tamera Alexander! Yes, because of all the reasons I already mentioned (history, romance, characters) but all of her books have those elements to perfection. She's such a gifted author that you really can never go wrong with one of her books. What sets To Win Her Favor apart in my opinion is something I'm (happily) starting to see tentatively making its way into the Christian fiction market - reality. The stark truth of what life looked like post-Civil War for blacks and immigrants in the South. The sweet truth of what a marriage can be like when two people love each other, desire each other and love God. In neither of these cases does Ms. Alexander write more than is needed. She tells us just enough about the blatant discrimination and horrific persecution suffered to break our hearts and rile our anger. We see glimpses of Cullen and Maggie as husband and wife but we always zoom away from their bedroom before things get too intimate. Tamera Alexander has redeemed romance from what can be seen explicitly in so many arenas today, and she has done it sweetly and brilliantly - and she has preserved the sanctity of marriage and the purity of our minds in the process.Another reason To Win Her Favor is my favorite book of Tamera Alexander's is the vivid characters! Especially Kizzie! I can just see her with her hand on her tiny hip, all that sass and spirit set loose in a pint-sized bundle of cute. Mr. Linden stole my heart as well, though the capturing took a bit longer than it did with Kizzy. My heart melted that last little bit over Maggie's father right about the time Cullen started reading the handwritten notes in Mr. Linden's Bible. Speaking of Cullen... *dreamy sigh*. That accent. That wink. That flirtatious mischievous side to him. That soft tender side to him. All-in-all, pretty much everything you could possibly want in a romantic hero. And Maggie - I really identified with Maggie. (Except for the horse thing - I've never really developed a fondness for them, despite living in horse country for all of my adult life to date.) She's a daddy's girl with a fiercely determined nature, firm opinions, and a surprisingly sensitive heart. And while those firm opinions can keep her grounded, they can also do more harm than good at times. This is a lesson I have had to learn as well over time - and it's one of the main reasons I identified so strongly with Maggie's character. As Cullen says to her at one point, "...when the world you're born in is all the world you've ever seen, it's hard to see it for what it really is." I echo his next sentiment - "Believe me, I know."I also loved seeing old friends from previous books as they made cameos in this one. Nods like this from the author to her long-time readers make me smile deep in my heart! Speaking of deep-hearted smiles, I am thrilled to learn that one of the characters whose story touched me most in To Win Her Favor (Savannah Darby) will have her own story in a novella included in Among the Fair Magnolias. This collection of Southern love stories written by best-selling historical authors Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love, and Elizabeth Musser is due to be released in July.Finally, To Win Her Favor touched a chord in me because it takes place during a period in American history that isn't pretty, and Ms. Alexander does not hesitate to show the raw reality of life for immigrants and blacks after the Civil War. They were called horrible names, they were beaten, they were driven from their homes, they were refused service - all because of their nationality or the color of their skin. This is particularly close to my heart because of my work with people in my city's international community. Sadly, this kind of treatment toward immigrants still occurs on some levels - and one only has to turn on the news to see that racial unrest is also still alive and well. To Win Her Favor is so timely for our modern lives, despite being written about a period over 100 years in our country's history.I give To Win Her Favor 5 out of 5 stars and a place on my favorites list!Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Insist on clean reads? Don't buy this book. By Tina Tamera Alexander is one of my favorite authors and I was soooo excited to get this book in my hands! And soooo disappointed with the sexual content of this book. Even with her fabulous writing, great historical description, and wonderful character development, this book gets one star because of the sexuality piece she chose to include. I can not describe how shocked I was when she described Cullen unbuttoning Maggie's shirt and slipping his hand under it. I will never buy another Alexander book without letting others read and review it first to see if it is similar. I had come to fully trust Tamera Alexander's style and I consider her book "A Beauty So Rare" a masterpiece. If you insist on interesting yet very clean reads, I'm sorry to say that this is not in that group. I deeply hope this is the only Alexander book to be so explicit. If she continues in this style, I will stop reading her future books altogether.
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