A warm, relaxing story told with true southern charm. Three generations: Gus, her daughter, Jessie and granddaughter, Evan live on Glory Road in rural Alabama. Jessie is home after a failed marriage and has her own garden shop, the Twig in which all three work. Life is good but things are changing. Readers will see glimpses of the past as the story is leisurely told mostly in present tense. Readers will fall in love with these characters. Highly recommended!

I read The Hideaway last year, and it was easily one of my favorite books (if you haven’t read it yet, run and get it now 😬), so I had pretttty high hopes for Glory Road. When you’re feeling like a change of pace and want to slow things down (in the best way possible) this is the book for you! It focuses on a grandmother, mother, daughter trio living on Glory Road in small-town Alabama running their flower nursery. It’s a sweet story of family, high school love, and slow paced life. This book makes me want summer to be here NOW and has me wish I knew anything about flowers and gardening so I can make my house look great. This is just the perfect feel- good, time to take a break read — and didn’t disappoint

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A beautifully written story full of life, lessons and three generations of women. Treat yourself to this emotional story. You will not be disappointed. Five stars.

I LOVED this story about a family of three generations of southern women and their home on Glory Road in south Alabama. I fell in love with the beauty and simplicity of the writing...it all felt so genuine that I could taste the home cooking and feel the hot summer breeze of a southern night. Wonderful characters, life lessons and the importance of family and love. Will be reading this new-to-me author’s backlist for sure.

Out March 19

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This book is like a homecoming to my youth. Growing up in a small Southern town, I knew every car that went down the dirt roads, like Jessie did. This is a story of self-acceptance and taking chances. I loved this family of strong women who nurture and challenge each other. The males who care for them are accepting and steady, characteristics that it takes some of us a lifetime to appreciate! This book was beautifully written and was a joy to read.

The story is about three women, mother, daughter, and grandmother who are going through different stages of their life. It’s a story of love and longing, not only of people, but also the land, while dealing with their lives. I highly recommend.

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This book is the story of three women at diffrent stages of their lives. The story is a charming, emotional and lovely story. The story is well written and the characters well developed. I stayed up well past my normal bedtime because I had to finish it. Thank you betgalley for the gift of the arc ebook of this story, the opinions in this review are my own.own.

A wonderful read was drawn in to this wonderful story three women three different times in their lives.Emotional moving beautifully written, #netgalley #thomasnelsonbooks.

Enjoyed the book. Absolutely loved Hurricane Season and couldn’t wait to read this book. Loved all the descriptions of the flowers. Who wouldn’t buy a flower for a free piece of Gus’s cobbler? I would love to have Gus in my kitchen cooking dinner every night. The book is all about mother and daughter relationships. It centers around Gus, Jessie and Evan. All three are dealing with their own problems and also navigating love. Jessie is a single mom, who owns her own nursery. She’s finally giving dating a chance and needs to decide about falling in love with someone new in her life or someone from her past. I’m not sure how Jessie is able to make any money since her mom is constantly giving plants away to her friends for free. Jessie made designing wedding flowers seem so easy. Evan is just starting high school and a new boy in town has caught her eye. Gus has been widowed for years. She’s been hiding a secret from her family and doesn’t want to acknowledge what is really happening to her. After all these years she might be ready to love again.

I enjoyed the story, characters and writing style. I loved getting to know Jessie and her family. All around it was a feel good story about family, relationships and love. Definitely recommend the book and look forward to reading more books by the author. The cover of the book was beautiful and was perfect for the story.

Thanks to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson--FICTION and the author, Lauren K. Denton, for a free electronic ARC of this novel.

Excellent book! The author weaves together the stories of 3 generations of women in 3 different time periods of their lives. As they each deal with life @ their stage, they grow together, love together, and develop relationships to last a lifetime. Well written. Great read! Plenty of romance woven in-between for each generation. Realistic, sweet, timely. Read this book!

This 3rd novel by Lauren Denton meets the high bar set by her first two books. She writes a layered story with character depth and keeps one guessing about the outcome. It was difficult to put down! Gardening and the lessons one can learn from it season this novel with a lovely backdrop throughout.

Jesse, her daughter Evan, and her mother Gus, are the novel's central characters. Each one of these women is dealing with the brokenness and grief because of lost opportunities, relationships or failing health.

Jesse is still recovering from the loss of her one true self from a relationship that wasn't authentic from its onset and the heartbreak of her husband's infidelity. Her garden store isn't bringing in enough income, and she worries about not having enough time in her day to devote to Evan or her mother.

Evan has missed out on having men in her life with an absent father and the death of her Grandfather. Gus isn't as robustly healthy as she once was and her cognitive function is lacking.

Two men enter Jesse's life unexpectedly. Ben was her best friend growing up, someone to whom she revealed her authentic self, and the guy she let get away when she went off to find her way in the world. Sumner is a handsome businessman who comes into her shop to ask if Jesse can do the flowers for his daughter's upcoming wedding. Jesse is attracted to both men, and Denton does a great job keeping the reader guessing as to precisely which man gets chosen in the end.

I highly recommend this book and Lauren's other novels. I received an ARC from net galley for my review.This 3rd novel by Lauren Denton meets the high bar set by her first two books. She writes a layered story with character depth and keeps one guessing about the outcome. It was difficult to put down! Gardening and the lessons one can learn from it season this novel with a lovely backdrop throughout.

Jesse, her daughter Evan, and her mother Gus, are the novel's central characters. Each one of these women is dealing with the brokenness and grief because of lost opportunities, relationships or failing health.

Jesse is still recovering from the loss of her one true self from a relationship that wasn't authentic from its onset and the heartbreak of her husband's infidelity. Her garden store isn't bringing in enough income, and she worries about not having enough time in her day to devote to Evan or her mother.

Evan has missed out on having men in her life with an absent father and the death of her Grandfather. Gus isn't as robustly healthy as she once was and her cognitive function is lacking.

Two men enter Jesse's life unexpectedly. Ben was her best friend growing up, someone to whom she revealed her authentic self, and the guy she let get away when she went off to find her way in the world. Sumner is a handsome businessman who comes into her shop to ask if Jesse can do the flowers for his daughter's upcoming wedding. Jesse is attracted to both men, and Denton does a great job keeping the reader guessing as to precisely which man gets chosen in the end.

I highly recommend this book and Lauren's other novels. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my review.

Laura Denton has become a favorite to read! Her writing and the stories stick with me long after I’ve finished reading them. Glory Road is about three generations of women facing age related life circumstances. The characters and the setting for the book are just right. This book is one that reminds me there is always hope and circumstances can change. Be true to thyself. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

I have to admit that I had never read any of Lauren K. Denton’s books before I read this one. That is a mistake that I will correct as of now. I love Southern fiction, and I loved this book. Gus, Evan, and Jessie are three generations of southern women who love each other deeply; support each other during the hard times; and embrace their lives on Glory Road. They are the true definition of family. This story takes us through a season of chance in their lives. Gus, at the age of 69, is deciding if she can give up her widowhood and marry an old friend who is now a romantic interest. Jessie, at age 38, is wondering if she wants to make a change in her settled life, ten years after her divorce. Evan, at age 14, is .making the huge step into high school. These three generations of family—-grandmother, mom, and daughter—will capture .your heart and draw you into their story.

The setting is southern small-town perfect. I came away wishing that I lived on Glory Road. Every setting and character in this book rings true to its Southern roots. Lauren Denton understands southern life, and this comes through in writing. I completely enjoyed this story. It’s clean, sweet Southern fiction at its best.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Glory Road
By Lauren K. Denton
This story follows three generations of southern women as they navigate through life together. They discover who they are meant to be and who they are meant to be with. Every chapter of this book follows a different character’s perspective on the current events of their life. Although each of the women are experiencing different milestones, together Gus, Jessie, and Evan manage to support and encourage each other.
This was a slow going beginning for me but its beginnings helped the characters take root to be more genuine and authentic. I enjoyed reading as each character developed and grew. I particularly agreed with their idea of love in their romantic lives.
“I think you marry the one who, when everything else is stripped away—money, job, arguments, disagreements- he’s still the one you’d want to sit with on the porch and… just… do nothing. Or do anything.”
“Pick the one that matters more than all the stuff of life.”

This year, I read all of Lauren K. Denton's books to-date. And, I have to say, I'm hooked! Her books have gotten better and better and I cannot wait to see what comes next from her.

Each of the books, including Glory Road, have vivd characters that you want to befriend and get to know. Her books leave me connected to the characters and wanting to know more about how their stories will continue. To date, she hasn't written a sequel or series, but I hope some of these characters will continue or cross paths in future books because I want to know how their stories continue and grow.

As in life, some of the storylines were predictable and played out just as expected. But, also similar to life, I was at times surprised by a character's decision or how life got in the way of the plan. It made the book interesting to the very end.

I love these down to earth, slice of life stories and hope the author will keep them coming!

This is a story about three generations living on Glory Road. I enjoyed getting to know each character while the author had them each come alive in the story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the book for my honest review.

Glory Road was a pleasure to read. I became invested in the lives of Jessie who is the mother to 14 year old Evan and the daughter of Gus (Augusta) who at 69 is starting to have memory lapses. These women are bonded to one another with love and respect as only mothers and daughters can be.

Glory Road is the unpaved, rural road where Jessie grew up and now has Twig, her garden store, next door. Since her husband died, Gus lives alone just down the road but spends most of her days helping Jessie at the store and cooking meals for her girls.

The characters are written with love and come alive as they grow and adapt to the changes that life brings. To enhance the importance that growth plays in this story there is an excerpt from old gardening books that reflects an aspect of each chapter. Wise words for life as well as gardening.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Any opinions expressed are completely my own.
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I enjoyed Glory Road. The characters were relatable to me. I loved the sweet and beautiful romance. The unique writing style of Lauren K. Denton is quite refreshing.
I give Glory Road five plus stars. I highly recommend it. This is such a powerful tale of love, healing and forgiveness. So many readers will be able to connect to this book like I did. I cannot wait for more by this author in the future.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.

Loved the story! It was like a long summer day that you never want to end.
I felt connected to the main characters and couldn’t wait to find out what happened. Love her books!!

GLORY ROAD by LAUREN K. DENTON is a charming romance novel and the characters are delightful.
Three generations of women - grandmother, mother and teenage daughter - each tell their story, as they live and work together in Glory Road.
Although this is not a Christian novel it is a good clean read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.