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The Magnolia Inn

By: Carolyn Brown
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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Publisher's summary

A #1 Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller.

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown brings together two wounded hearts in a Texas romance of second chances and twice-in-a-lifetime true love.

Inheriting the Magnolia Inn, a Victorian home nestled in the East Texas pines, is a fantasy come true for Jolene Broussard. After living with the guilt of failing to rescue her self-destructive mother, Jolene knows her aunt and uncle’s B&B is the perfect jump start for a new life and a comforting place to call home. There’s just one hitch: stubborn and moody carpenter Tucker Malone. He’s got a half interest in the Magnolia Inn, and he’s planting his dusty cowboy boots squarely in the middle of her dream.

Ever since his wife’s death, Tucker’s own guilt and demons have left him as guarded as Jolene. The last thing he expects is for his new partner to stir something inside him he thought was gone forever. And as wary as Jolene is, she may have found a kindred spirit - someone she can help, and someone she can hold on to.

Restoring the Magnolia Inn is the first step toward restoring their hearts. Will they be able to let go of the past and trust each other to do it together?

©2019 by Carolyn Brown. (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Brown tugs hard at the heartstrings with an emotional contemporary about a grieving widower and a vulnerable bartender…The author does a first-rate job of depicting the devastating stages of grief, provides a simple but appealing plot with a sympathetic hero and heroine and a cast of lovable supporting characters, and wraps it all up with a happily ever after to cheer for.” (Publishers Weekly)

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Excellent, Heart-warming tale of relationships!

Four Lovely Octogenarian Ladies display the bonds of friendship that have endured a lifetime. The young niece and a new business partner help heal each other's wounds, and the tie that binds them all is one enchanting bed-and-breakfast, The Magnolia Inn! Well-written. A story worth reading!

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I loved this story!

I was skeptical to get this audiobook at first as it's not my usual type of listen. I was pleasantly surprised. The story is a nice and soothing story. I didn't want to stop listening. Great story by Carolyn Brown and the narration by Brittany Pressley brought all the characters and locations to life. GREAT WORK!
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

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Good!

Great for those who like lighthearted romance and an easy read. a great group of characters with an easy to follow plot.

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The magnolia inn

It a cute and lovely story that help u cope with death and finding new love

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cute

it is a cute chick lit, but some times you just need a love story. No murder or crime just love.

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nice quick read

Humorous romantic read with a little sizzle but no real sex. Elderly characters are funny and delightful. story is nice and easy.

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Wonderful

Laughed, cried, & remembered. Thank you for an amazing book. Loved the story lost my heart

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Heartwarming story, great narration

Brittany Presley provided a great narration. She used different voices for each character and spoke at a comfortable place. I usually speed up audiobooks a bit, but I listened to this one at the given pace.

Overall, the story had some cliche themes and the ending to the book was obvious from the start. But the writing was good, the character distinct, and the struggles of the characters relatable. A completely heartwarming, slow burn romance about two people learning to heal from their pasts.

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love it what the next book? are these in a series?

loved it from the beginning. narration was perfect. love to read more. is there series?

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Warm Cajun Families and Friends

I enjoyed this short visit into family relationships among family and friends in this Cajun community!

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