'As with To Whisper Her Name, I LOVED this book. Strong characters, a sense of the times, and the themes of love, friendship, and the importance of loyalty and determination make this a triumph.' 'Alexander brings in characters from earlier series titles ( To Whisper Her Name), yet this book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. The story's complexity provides abundant storylines for future books with these characters.' Through the difficulties overcome and the refining of their characters, Cullen and Maggie learn to trust the Lord with their future, as the Lord redeems their pasts through their struggles. Alexander's writing carries the story effortlessly, creating a landscape rich in the scents and sights of the Reconstruction era. She counters with the unfailing love of God that gently reprimands, lovingly restores, and gives extravagant gifts.

'In To Win Her Favor, Tamera Alexander exposes the ugliness of the bigotry and prejudice prevalent in the post-Civil War South, especially toward freedmen and immigrants. Fans will appreciate, and applaud the smooth merging of social commentary and a sweet love story.' Richly drawn secondary characters add depth, humor, and a sobering perspective on how Reconstruction affected racial relations, social status, and economic fortunes. 'Alexander continues her ode to the magnificent Belle Meade Plantation, using it to illustrate questions of race, faith, and loyalty that continue to haunt today. A man she never would have chosen for herself. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail-Maggie must marry a man she's never met. 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.

Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. 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.

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. 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 the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever.Īn Irishman far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion.

To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander