The back cover says it all about “The Magnolia Inn
I have reviewed several books by Carolyn Brown, even listened to some on them on Audible. Her books are always a leisurely read and “The Magnolia Inn
With Texas and Oklahoma as her favorite settings, this time around, Brown brings her readers to East Texas, in the town of Jefferson, which believe it or not, truly exists! If you’re like me who would do at least a cursory research on Wikipedia, the description of the town of Jefferson coincides with the book, except of course with the fictional stores, bars and the Magnolia Inn.
Jolene Broussard felt unloved while growing up; the only place she felt that she was wanted was when she visited the Magnolia Inn, which is owned and operated by her mother’s sister Sugar and her husband. To Jolene, the Magnolia Inn was home.
Tucker Malone has been nursing a broken heart since his wife died from a car accident. On a whim, he bought half interest of the Magnolia Inn. It was supposed to be just a project to keep him occupied. Tucker got more than he bargained for.
Jolene and Tucker are not your proverbial inn owners next door. They are likable on their own right, but to matchmakers, they presented a dilemma. They don’t have anything in common except the inn. And because of their past, they were on opposite sides when it comes to a few issues.
From their seeming divergent path, author Carolyn Brown wove a tapestry of being partners, friends and finally being lovers. Jolene and Tucker have a chance for a happily ever after, but will they take it? To them, it is not a matter of falling in love but a matter of carving a new path to the future.
The Magnolia Inn
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The Magnolia Inn
Title: The Magnolia Inn
Author: Carolyn Brown
Release Date: January 15, 2019
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Summary
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?
