Sara Collier Talbot committed the ultimate act of betrayal when she left Magnolia Creek and gave birth to a daughter out of wedlock, but deep in her heart she hopes her sister-in-law, Louzanna, will welcome her home with open arms.  For as long as she can remember, Sara loved Louzanna’s brother, Dr. Dru Talbot, but the morning after their wedding, Dru rode off to join the Confederate army and was later killed in action.  Sara made a horrible decision, one that the townspeople have no plans of forgiving or forgetting.

Now Sara is a single mother, facing the hatred of an entire town, when the unbelievable occurs – Dru is alive and back to claim his wife.  However, when he learns of her betrayal, he knows he can never forgive her.  Sara faces her toughest challenge yet; she must prove to Dru that their love is worth saving.  Her efforts may well be in vain, someone in the town wants Sara to leave and will stop at nothing to scare her away.

Every book that Ms. Landis writes leaves me thinking it is her best yet!  MAGNOLIA CREEK was no disappointment.  Impossible to put down, Sara’s humble yet tough nature came through clearly, Dru’s torturous fear that he has lost his wife to the ravages of war touched my heart, and the emotionally unstable, yet the most clear-headed of the bunch, Louzanna’s gentle touch added depth to the story.

Those looking for an unforgettable summer romance will want to rush to the stores to buy MAGNOLIA CREEK.  A gentle breeze, a cozy chair and this book are all you need for a relaxing summer afternoon.