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The Sweet Smell of Magnolias and Memories
- Narrated by: Nan Kelley
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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"There's no time", Colin said. "You have to go. Find me, call me...."
Jacey and Colin shared the three most intense days of their lives together, waiting for help as Mississippi floodwaters surrounded them. Jacey knew Colin was the love of her life - until her rescue boat went underwater along with Colin's last name and pieces of Jacey's memory.
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- Loyia T. Lopez
- 06-12-18
I'm Praying For A Book 2.
This story was absolutely beautiful. Friendship, Love, compassion. I've also listened to, The Secret To Hummingbird Cake by this author and I loved that one as well. She really knows how to pull at your heartstrings, which I appreciate. I can't leave out the narrator, her narration of these two books, OUTSTANDING. The way she brings this story and each character to life, PRICELESS. I did not want this story to end. I'm keeping my fingers cross that there will be a book 2!🤞
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- julie alexander
- 05-17-21
My favorite book I’ve read in a long time.
I loved this nook and even shed a tear or two. It was good and clean and so sweet. It was a little sad and a lot happy. I highly recommend this one!
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-02-21
Loved this book!
Beautiful story about love, forgiveness and acceptance. This author writes from the heart and so importantly incorporates Christian faith.
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- Amber
- 03-28-21
Should be clearly marked that it is a clean romance.
So squeaky clean you are in a sugar coma when done.
It should be clearly marked.