To Win Her Favor - Tamera Alexander

To Win Her Favor

By Tamera Alexander

  • Release Date: 2015-05-12
  • Genre: Religious Fiction
Score: 5
5
From 43 Ratings
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Description

“If you read one historical novel this year, make it To Win Her Favor. It will linger with you long after the last page.” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of The House at Saltwater Point

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: that Maggie must marry a man she's never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself.

Set against the post-Civil War history of Nashville’s historic Belle Meade Plantation, the most influential thoroughbred stud farm in America’s history, To Win Her Favor is a passionate, stirring, and highly acclaimed novel readers won’t soon forget.

“To Win Her Favor is a beautiful love story, not to mention a story of faith that shines through in the darkest circumstances. From the very beginning, I lost my heart to Cullen and Maggie and yearned for the moment when they would lose their hearts to each other.” —Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Who I Am with You

“Tamera Alexander is one of my favorite authors, so I expect a lot from her novels. To Win Her Favor is captivating beyond expectation! This novel has everything readers are looking for—rich characterization, page-turning intrigue, a heartwarming romance charged with tension, and more!” —Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times and CBA bestselling author

“Tamera Alexander has done it again. Her imagination and skillful pen intertwined with history takes the reader on a beautiful journey. To Win Her Favor is sure to stir the heart and open the mind.” —Jenny Lamb, Director of Interpretation & Education, Belle Meade Mansion

Reviews

  • Incredible from start to finish

    5
    By Crazybunnylady20
    Wow. Not many books bring me to tears, but this one wrought so much emotion out of me—for good reason. This story was told so expertly, the characters came alive in an almost tangible way, and the candidness with which the author approached such deeply disturbing and sadly accurate issues regarding slavery and racism was a much needed contrast to the subtle disapproving nod that many historical novels of its kind usually give to such events. I hope to read this book many, many more times and it has easily become a favorite in my library. A MUST read!

  • To Win Her Favor

    5
    By littlepinkpumpkin
    I loved this book. It gives you so much to reflect on. The love between these two people is so refreshing and sincere. God truly blessed them both.

  • Definitely would not recommend

    3
    By L. P. <3
    I’ve known and read a bit of Tamera Alexander’s work before picking up To Win Her Favor. I found the author to be a wonderful writer with plenty of humor, wit, and spiritual wisdom for one’s relationship with God. Yet, I was cautious about reading this book because the love interest marries the main character early on in the novel. I was looking through it to see if it would be an interesting, clean read when...I stumbled upon an intimate scene. I did not read it but I knew what it was leading to. I instantly set it down and am still a bit shocked, and honestly a bit disgusted, by it. If you are a parent or young teen seeing about getting this book, I would NOT recommend it to young adults. Please do not expose yourself to this book until you are older. I would recommend authors such as Karen Witemeyer, Melanie Dickerson, the books set in medieval times by Jody Hedlund, and Mary Conneally. God bless you all!

  • Favorite of 2015

    5
    By Pick Well
    This sigh worthy book has been my favorite read so far in the genre of historical fiction for this year. I could not put it down and I became obsessed with reading it!! I read as I dried my hair in the mornings, in the pick up line at school, and by lamp at night long after my family had turned in for the evening. I have read all of Tamera Alexander's books and this one might just be my new favorite of hers. To Win Her Favor is 5 stars for its beautiful telling of a marriage of convenience. Chemistry between characters Maggie and Cullen is tangible! It is Far and Away (with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman) meets Gone With the Wind, except Cullen (the hero) is a more mature and much taller man. Tamara Alexander gives plenty of page time to Margaret and Cullen which leads to a believable and wonderful ending. I will read To Win Her Favor again as it has won a place on my shelf of cherished books. Like a new favorite movie, it will be enjoyed by me over and over. Really, I could go on and on. I loved it! I sought out my copy of To Win Her Favor on NetGalley. I have not been compensated for my review and all opinions are my own.

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