To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander
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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—Maggie must marry a man she’s never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself.
My thoughts:
To Win Her Favor is a captivating love story!
Book Two in the Belle Meade Plantation series, To Win Her Favor reads as a stand-alone novel. However, Book One, To Whisper Her Name, is another wonderful story and one I highly recommend.
Tamera Alexander’s writing is beautiful and vividly portrays the post-Civil War era. Historical details and well-crafted characters also add richness and depth to this story. As Maggie Linden and Cullen McGrath enter into a marriage of convenience, they must learn to rely on each other as they endure hurts and heartaches and cling to hopes and dreams.
Maggie and Cullen are such complex characters, and I really enjoyed their strength and determination, as well as their captivating love story. I also enjoyed the racing aspects of the story and cheered for Bourbon Belle and her spirited rider. Tamera Alexander once again brings Nashville and Belle Meade Plantation history to life and leaves me eager for the next book in this compelling series!
Please note: This book contains topics of racial prejudices and injustices and marital intimacies. For this reason, I do not recommend this book for younger readers or those who may be uncomfortable with these subjects.
I received a complimentary copy of To Win Her Favor through Litfuse Publicity. I appreciate the opportunity to read this book and share my honest opinion.
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Celebrate the release of To Win Her Favor with a Kindle Fire and book giveaway!
One grand prize winner will receive:
- A Kindle Fire HD 6
- A copy of To Win Her Favor
Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on May 10th. Winner will be announced May 11th on Tamera’s blog. Plus stay tuned for more opportunities to win after May 11 with a special Pinterest contest—more details coming soon!
Tamera Alexander is a best-selling novelist whose deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose resonate with readers. Having lived in Colorado for seventeen years, she and her husband now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee, along with their two adult children who live near by. And don’t forget Jack, their precious—and precocious—silky terrier.
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