Maddie Townsend might live in a town called Serenity, but there’s been nothing calm or peaceful about her life since her marriage broke up. This stay-at-home mom has no job skills, an out-of-control sixteen-year-old son, a talkative fourteen-year-old who’s suddenly gone silent, a six-year-old daughter whose heart is broken, an ex-husband whose younger girlfriend is expecting their baby, and two best friends who think she’s somehow qualified to help them open a fitness spa for women. But if Maddie is a tad on edge with all that on her plate, it’s nothing compared to the chaos that ensues when she discovers that her son’s baseball coach has feelings for her and the whole town disapproves. Maddie’s faced a lot of challenges lately with strength and resolve, but Cal Maddox may turn out to be more than she can handle. Then again, he could just be the one man in all of South Carolina who can help her find serenity.
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"I really liked this book. Friendship, romance, and family relationships this author did an excellent job. I picked this book up seeing its similarity to Debbie Macomber and it fit that idea perfectly. This is the first of four books, excited to continue the series." — Dalene (4 out of 5 stars)
"I really liked this book. Friendship, romance, and family relationships this author did an excellent job. I picked this book up seeing its similarity to Debbie Macomber and it fit that idea perfectly. This is the first of four books, excited to continue the series."
" Great book......this is an 8 book series.....I am currently reading the 3rd book in this series....Love the characters.... "
" I love wholesome reads that leave me with a happy heart. "
" Novel ini sebenarnya punya cerita yang bagus. Penasaran juga sama cerita cerita The Sweet Magnolias yang lainnya. Tapi... dooh, kenapa si cowok lebih muda dari ceweknya? Saya langsung drop begitu tau kasus-kasus cerita model begini. Entah kenapa. "
" This series is similar to the author's other small town southern life episodes with romance thrown in for good measure. A good quick read with a happy ending of course! "
" This book was a very surprising love story. I really enjoyed it. "
" I enjoyed this whole series, about a group of women from a small town that grew up together and call themselves the Sweet Magnolias. They were my "beach" reads, very quick reads and just kind of fun. Gave me a glimpse of "small town" life. "
" I enjoyed this book. It was just a sweet, little romance about Maddie who falls in love with high school coach, Cal. And about Maddie and her two friends who open a spa/fitness center in their small town. "
" another ggod book, cant wait to read the next book "
" A Great Start to a Must Read series! Everyone wants to have friends like these! This book is a great example of a good romance with out sex every other page. The book a little predictable, but a great story, and the beginning of a great series. "
" This was the first book by Sherryl Woods that I have read and when I was done I had several new friends. I can't wait to read the next book in the series to see what happens to them. "
" Light beach reading. Okay for what it is. "
" My last book of 2008...Read some reviews and was glad I saw that the author has more in the series. "
" I love this series. I hearly finished with the last of a 3 book series. These are an easy to read romance. "
" I like this series. It is obviously romance but the series deals with all sorts of life's problems - anorexia, bullying, aging, divorce. It is well written and enjoyable. "
" Charming! LOVE southern humor! Laughed my way through this! "
" Easy reading story about a single mother trying to justify her choices in life ! Some of plot didn't flow at times and there were a few sub-plots that I feel were thrown in there just for the hell of it, but a enjoyed reading all the same ! Happy ending - thank god she didn't go back to her ex ! "
" An enjoyable first book in a series. I love the closeness of the sweet magnolias. This was a great contemporary romance. "
" I enjoyed this book very much, but after reading the recaps for the rest of the series, this may be the only one. Too much cheating and forgiving - seems to be a theme in this town and that's not for me. "
" It's a great book, especially when one a man leaves his family for a younger lady and his would be divorsed wife got herself a younger, loving and caing man. "
" I really liked this book. I couldn't put it down. Great, easy, fun read. "
" Loved this first book of The Sweet Magnolias series. This story of the first of the three best girlfriends is quite interesting. There's a whole lot going on in the town of Serenity. Can't wait to see what happens in the next book. "
" This book was fun to read and learn about one of The Sweet Magnolias and a little bit of the rest. It will be interesting to read the second book in the series!! "
" Loved it! Now I'm into her next book: The Inn At Eagle Point. "
" Delightful story with many different facets. "
" This is a sweet book. There is a life after divorce. "
" First book of this author I have read. Great story about Laddie and her three kids dealing with their dad leaving the family. Quick read...first in a series. "
" The author is magnificant and this series is spectacular. "
" not too bad. novel khas emak emak banget,, hehe, saya kan emak emak!! "
" These are sweet romance books - but with some real story. I love this series! "
" moderately ok. It was something new to read and kept me interested. "
" Finally finished this book. First in a series. Great beginning for the sereies. Anxious to read the next one. "
" I really enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to book two of the Sweet Magnolias, A Slice of Heaven. I also read Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods and enjoyed that one as well. "
Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia and has lived in Ohio, Florida, and California. A graduate of Ohio State University, Woods spent more than ten years as a journalist and television critic. Since 1982 she has written more than one hundred romance and mystery novels. When she’s not writing or reading, Woods loves to garden, play tennis, and attend the theater and ballet. She also loves baseball, and claims anyone who has ever seen Kevin Costner in Bull Durham can understand why.
Stina Nielsen is an actress and audiobook narrator. Her reading of Kevin Henke’s Junonia earned her a 2011 Best Voice from AudioFile magazine. She is the winner of three AudioFile Earphones Awards.
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