Review: Delightful Treat
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
This is my first time reading this author so the storyline drew me in especially since I myself love the south with some of my mother's side of the family still residing there even today. Magnolias such a pleasant scent also so was thinking fondly of them when I first turned the pages of this novel which right away was the kind that invited you in like said sit down a spell, take off the shoes this story will be a treat for sure. The character you are introduced to right away is Sam the main man who is awake in the favorite time of his late night. Seeing headlights approaching and once stopped out steps a redheaded woman with that is a superstition pops into mind (know all about them was told plenty growing up)but once questioned finds out it is his own Odelia's niece come to see her. There you have it colorful intro to main female character she has written. Opposites if I might say so I have concluded so this ought to be interesting reading indeed. Sam also has 2 daughters whom his wife and their mother have taken off and not returned so alittle bitter he might be, but love his girls he does. I would say Rose is a witty charming character who has a not so nice mother whom after being jilted at the alter has come when her aunt has asked for help which has been a trip long overdue. So thanks to the wonderful skill of this author you are taken into the everyday life of this family right at harvest time with all the characters that are brought to life through this telling watching what happens when two people that are not looking for love, could even say one against it cause guarding his heart and the other one losing faith in her happy ever after being drawn to each other witnessing a marvelous relationship grow. Interjected in this novel is all the ingredients-love, humor, mishaps and hurdles enjoying the wonderful way they are presented and handled. Everyday live could not be more sweet when you suddenly find yourself falling in love and finding how it feels to belong to a family especially one with so much care for each other. Surprises will be occurring that do not always have a expected outcome. One of the best ingredients was a love thought lost then found by several not thrown away but will be treasured. All in all this is such a enjoyable read that it is one that leaves you all warm and fuzzy when you are finished. Also though there is a nice story behind the magnolias that was also every so often still active that brought a smile to the face while reading.