To Win Her Favor

By: Tamera Alexander

Narrated by: Melba Sibrel

Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

“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 best-selling author of The House at Saltwater Point)

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: that Maggie must marry a man she's never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself.

Set against the post-Civil War history of Nashville’s historic Belle Meade Plantation, the most influential thoroughbred stud farm in America’s history, To Win Her Favor is a passionate, stirring, and highly acclaimed novel listeners won’t soon forget.

“To Win Her Favor is a beautiful love story, not to mention a story of faith that shines through in the darkest circumstances. From the very beginning, I lost my heart to Cullen and Maggie and yearned for the moment when they would lose their hearts to each other.” (Robin Lee Hatcher, best-selling author of Who I Am with You)

“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, New York Times and CBA best-selling author)

“Tamera Alexander has done it again. Her imagination and skillful pen intertwined with history takes the reader on a beautiful journey. To Win Her Favor is sure to stir the heart and open the mind.” (Jenny Lamb, Director of Interpretation & Education, Belle Meade Mansion)

©2015 Tamera Alexander (P)2015 Zondervan

Critic reviews

• Audie Award, Inspirational and Faith Based Fiction, 2016

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What did you love best about To Win Her Favor?

I didn't want this book to end. Great story line and well written characters!

What was one of the most memorable moments of To Win Her Favor?

The love story between man and wife.

What about Melba Sibrel’s performance did you like?

She did a good job with the Irish accents and presenting the characters emotions.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, spent more time than I should have listening.

Any additional comments?

Loved this book!!

Nice story

I enjoyed the book, somewhat predictable, but not in an unpleasant way. I listen to books on my daily commute and doing routine work, one story line so not hard to follow. As with all her books, I do appreciate the Christian undertone.
What I did not care for was the narrator’s voice.
I’ve listened to over 100 books, and have wide margins for the narrators, but I didn’t care for this one. First time I almost didn’t finish. I don’t know if it was just me, but at times it felt forced and artificial, it was distracting.

Champions

A heartwarming story of people who overcome the odds in life as well as horse racing.

Love Thy Neighbor

I have enjoyed all of Tamera Alexander's novels. They touch the human heart and radiate the value of learning to love and forgive.

Her novels reflect the intrigue, the mystery and mending needed when keeping secrets. I love how Tamera's novels can entwine and link to one another that gives her readers reflection to the contributions of true pioneers.

Heartwarming

This is a beautiful story. it is well written and well read. The characters are developed well, and the story line keeps you intrigued.

Awesome as usual

Loved it very much, as do all of Tamera's books. Great job, can't for the next book.

Very touching love story

Author depicts accurately, realistically but sensitively the historical actions and prejudices of the era. The performances the reader is outstanding and makes a book even more enjoyable. Very enjoyable, warm story

Loved it!!

Another wonderful book!!
I enjoyed it as much as the first one.
Note on to book three…

enjoyed the story, did not care for the narrator

Any additional comments?

Ms Alexander is a wonderful story teller. With interesting descriptions and characters that stay with you long after the book has ended. However, I feel the narrator was not what this story needed. It's a shame the same narrator was wasn't used as in the first book of this series, "To Whisper Her Name". I found Ms Sibrel to read at a slow pace with a lack of enthusiasm for what she was reading. I plan to read the printed version.

Wonderful, just what I like!

Thank you for not waiting till the last chapter to let them work together on common dreams as man and wife. I’d like to see more of that in my reading. One thing though....I’m dying to hear more about Savannah and her grandfathers treasure! You left us hanging there!