Glory Road

By: Lauren K. Denton

Narrated by: Devon O'day

One summer changes everything for these three Southern women.

As three generations of women navigate the uncertain paths of their hearts and futures, one summer promises to bring change - whether they’re ready for it or not.

At 38, garden shop owner Jessie McBride thinks her chances for romance are years behind her, and after her failed marriage, she’s fine with that. She lives contentedly with her fiery mother and her quiet, headstrong daughter. But the unexpected arrival of two men on Glory Road make her question if she’s really happy with the status quo. Handsome, wealthy Sumner Tate asks her to arrange flowers for his daughter’s wedding, and Jessie finds herself drawn to his continued attention. And Ben Bradley, her lingering what-could-have-been from high school days who’s known her better than anyone and whom she hasn’t seen in years, moves back to the red dirt road. Jessie finds her heart being pulled in directions she never expected.

Meanwhile, Jessie’s 14-year-old daughter, Evan, is approaching the start of high school and trying to navigate a new world of identity and emotions - particularly as they relate to the cute new guy who’s moved in just down the road. At the same time, Jessie’s mother, Gus, increasingly finds herself forgetful and faces a potentially frightening future.

For these three strong Southern women, the roots they’ve planted on Glory Road will give life to the adventures waiting just around the curve.

"Brims with family, second chances, and new horizons." (Lisa Wingate, New York Times best-selling author of Before We Were Yours)

"Rich colorful characters capturing my heart, combined with a story that kept me up till the wee hours, Glory Road is a perfect read. Lauren Denton has done it again!" (Lisa Patton, best-selling author of Rush and Whistlin’ Dixie in a Nor’easter)

"Once again Lauren Denton brings her lyrical writing and compelling characters to a story that will enthrall readers from page one." (Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of Only Ever Her and co-founder of She Reads, for Glory Road)

Southern women’s fiction, stand-alone novel

Audiobook length: approximately 95,000 words

Includes discussion questions for book clubs

©2019 Lauren K. Denton (P)2019 Thomas Nelson

Critic reviews

"A poignant and heartfelt tale of sisterhood, motherhood, and marriage, Hurricane Season deftly examines the role that coming to terms with the past plays in creating a hopeful future. Readers will devour this story of the hurricanes - both literal and figurative - that shape our lives." (Kristy Woodson Harvey, national bestselling author of Slightly South of Simple)

Easy on the heart

This was such an easy listen, but not in a brainless way; in a peaceful way. Being from Alabama myself, the smooth Southern of the narrator was soothing. I don’t listen to a book to accumulate more stress in my life, I listen to relax and enjoy. This was a book of kindness, and sweet relationships, with a little angst thrown in there for a good story. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Comfortable, easy listening.

Enjoyed this story with my daughter on a drive to KC. Added the app to my phone when we got home to catch the last few chapters. Very good!

Delightful!

A delight for anyone who enjoys flowers, gardening, romance in a lovely contemporary Southern setting.

Finding Happiness

I enjoyed reading about the three generations in this family and their joys and challenges. How age changes us in many ways and yet we are all looking for love and acceptance. The love these three women have for each other beautiful.

Love it

I thoroughly enjoyed Glory Road especially listening while planting my garden. It was such a great combination of life and romance.

Glory Road

I felt the story took a long time to conclude and then I wanted more.

Sweet story. Especially if you’re a plant lover

Not a whole lot of substance but a very sweet light story. I loved that they had the flower shop as the back drop.

A great summer story

Listened during a road trip. I truly liked the story, but it would have been enhanced if there were multiple narrators for the characters.

Beautifully Woven!

Heartwarming story exploring facets of love throughout life. Clean language. Enjoyable gardening metaphors. Fabulous narration!

Southern Generations. Writing to get lost in.

Lauren Denton writes about the small southern towns I grew up in. Her writing is easy to read and easy to get lost in. Above all she writes such kind stories that honor generations of family and of women. Devon O'Day is fantastic and is a perfect match for these stories.