Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Can't Wait Wednesday: Magnolia Summer (Southern Seasons #1) by Melanie Dickerson

Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings that spotlights and discusses the books we're excited about that we've yet to read. Generally, they're books that are yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

This week I'm featuring Magnolia Summer (Southern Seasons #1) by Melanie Dickerson releasing September 5, 2018.

About the Book
From New York Times Bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a story of love, heroism, and secrets so dangerous they could change this sleepy Southern town forever.

Truett’s hometown needed a doctor, so after finishing medical school, he returned to Bethel Springs. Fighting a secret war with a corrupt lawman wasn’t in his plans, but Sheriff Suggs thinks he’s above the law and can lynch anyone who crosses him. When Suggs threatens his childhood friend, Truett dons a cape and hood and rescues him—placing “the Hooded Horseman” in Sheriff Suggs’s crosshairs.

Celia Wilcox arrives in Bethel Springs, Alabama, in June of 1880. She’s come from Nashville to help her sister care for their younger siblings. She hopes only to be on the small farm for the summer, just until her mother recovers from the shock of Celia’s father’s death. She must return to Nashville to fulfill her dream of opening her own dress shop, especially now, to provide for her family.

The lovely Celia catches Truett’s eye, and he finds himself wanting to impress her. But she flatly refuses to flirt with him or to fall for his—if he does say so himself—considerable charm.

Celia’s growing attraction to the young Dr. Beverly terrifies her, and even if she could marry him, which she cannot, what will happen when Sheriff Suggs discovers Truett is the Hooded Horseman? Will Celia be able to prevent the sheriff from carrying out one last lynching?


Why I Need It

I've enjoyed lots of Dickerson's previous books and was excited when I saw that she had a new series coming out. It sounds great and I'm super intrigued by "the Hooded Horseman".

What upcoming release are you excited about?

10 comments:

  1. Always good when a favorite author has a new series coming out! Hope it's a good one :)

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    1. Definitely! Thanks for stopping by, Greg! Happy reading! :)

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  2. I have this one, just have to find the time to dig into it!

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    1. Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for visiting, Suzie! Happy reading! :)

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  3. This sounds exciting! Melanie Dickerson is a new to me author, and it looks like I should give her work a try. I hope you love this one, Ashley. Have a great week.

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    1. Her fairytale retellings are some of my all-time faves. Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a great week too! :)

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    2. I do too! It's so much fun reading a classic tale that's twisted into something new. My favorite of Dickerson's is The Merchant's Daughter which is a great Beauty and the Beast retelling.

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  4. I haven't read this author before. I am glad she is coming out with a new series that you can enjoy!

    Mary my CWW!

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    1. I'm excited! Thanks for stopping by, Mary! Happy reading! :)

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