Still grieving the sudden death of his wife three years earlier, Tucker's been living in a mobile home with just his cat, Sassy, for company. He keeps busy as a handyman, and the Magnolia Inn gives him a long term project. He never expects to find Jolene so attractive, or as someone he actually wants to spend time with on a regular basis. But his drinking brings up painful memories from Jolene's past, and she's not sure it's something she can get over.

With some helpful nudges from Sugar from afar, as well as Sugar's three best friends still in town: Flossie, Dottie, and Lucy, Jolene and Tucker begin to let their walls down and find ways to connect as they work on updating and restoring their B&B. With the inn's renovations near completion, will these two business partners figure out how to be together?

Chock full of Carolyn Brown's signature country charm, THE MAGNOLIA INN is a sweet and heartwarming story of two people trying to make the most of their lives, even when they have no idea what exactly is at stake. For Jolene, her less than ideal childhood because of an addict mother leaves her clamoring for love, and she knows she doesn't want to have to "fix" someone. Tucker thought his wife was his one true love, so when he starts to notice Jolene in a particular way, he feels as though he's betraying them both. This novel is more of a slow burn as Jolene and Tucker grapple with their inner demons. Both have to come to terms with more than just starting a new relationship, and once they find peace within themselves, will they find love in each other? Pick up THE MAGNOLIA INN to find out!

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