The Magnolia Sisters was a fun romcom kind of book that I enjoyed very much. It's nice to read a book that you know will make you smile and feel good at the end. I am thankful to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Alys Murray, for the opportunity to read this ARC I am anxiously waiting for the next Magnolia sisters book. #TheMagnoliaSisters #NetGalley
Publication date: 5 March 2020

I simply loved The Magnolia Sisters by Alys Murray. From the opening paragraph, I was hooked. The story surrounds three sisters that help run the family flower business. From growing to selling, they do it all. This particular book focuses on Harper Anderson. She is responsible for growing and harvesting the flowers but she feels the burden of a failing business. Harper believes maintaining the traditions that have succeeded in the past is the only way. She has no time for a spoiled, rich girl or her handsome brother. To assume her working farm could be used as a wedding venue??!! Harper is determined to turn the family business around without interference from Luke Martin. Luke is determined to give his sister the perfect wedding and Harper Anderson isn't going to stand in his way. Let the games begin!!
The Magnolia Sisters is a fun book filled with beautiful descriptions, well-written characters and an enjoyable plot. I am assuming this is the first in a trilogy. At least I hope so!!
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from NetGalley.

This was truly the PERFECT sweet romance! I fell in love with Harper and the other Andersons immediately, and could almost smell flowers blooming around me as I read. Rarely have I stumbled across such poetic, breath-stealing descriptions of love. Alys Murray created an adorable, quirky small town that felt like home, and a cast of characters as loveable as they were frustrating sometimes (just like family!)

I adored the family dynamics of the Andersons, and appreciated that the love between them was just as important as the love story between Harper and Luke. Murray did a fantastic job of highlighting this, never straying from the plot but adding enough backstory and "background noise" to let me believe I was sitting around the kitchen table with everyone else. Every character was given...well, character, and I enjoyed learning that Luke and his sister, Annie, had much more to them than meets the eye.

The Magnolia Sisters was full of humor and heart, family ties and friendships, and quotes so heartachingly beautiful I'm considering getting them tattooed so I can carry them with me always. I cannot WAIT for more from Murray, and can't wait to tell my husband that he makes me feel like "a forest of flowers blossomed in [my] heart." ❤

Many thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this incredible book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

What started out as a quest to secure a wedding venue turned into love found for the most unlikely pair. Harper and Luke seem like polar opposites on the outset. Harper comes off as a hardworking, prickly flower farmer who can't see past the end of her nose; Luke an entitled techie holding a silver spoon while wearing a suit. Their first impressions of each other couldn't be further than the truth. As we get to know them, we see that their layers are around them for a reason and looking at different perspectives helps to unravel those layers.

I loved this story! The characters are well-developed and the relationships Harper and Luke have with each other and their families are well-thought out. Ms. Murray gave us complex characters, but still managed to weave a tale of determination and endurance. I cannot wait to read more about the Anderson family!

The Magnolia Sisters is a very sweet read that I really enjoyed. I found the characters likable and relatable. I especially enjoyed the interaction between Harper and Luke.
This would be a perfect beach read. It has a cute, slow burning romance aspect with humor thrown in that will keep you smiling.
I look forward to reading more from Alys Murray.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Alys Murray, for the opportunity to read and give my honest review of this book.
Publication date: 5 March 2020

Told from Harper and Luke's (the two central characters) viewpoints, The Magnolia Sisters is a story of family loyalties, misperceptions and changes of heart. The Californian backdrop is beautiful. There's a slow burning love story and characters that feel very real. This is a fabulous read, beautifully written. It’s the kind of book that will remain with you long after you’ve reached the last page. I'm absolutely not going to give anything away, only to say HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The Magnolia Sisters is a short cute read. Harper fends off city slicker Luke who wants her family's flower farm for his sister's upcoming wedding. Sparks fly as Harper tries to remain immune from his charms but predictably each is falling for the other. The characters are quirky and the small town seems ideal. Just right for a reader who is looking for a quick Romantic read.

This was a quick easy romance read . It was fun to watch the 2 main characters learn to trust each other. I also enjoyed the beautiful setting of the flower farm and how they worked to save it. The secondary characters were also great. I look forward to reading more from this author . Thanks to Net Galley for an early copy . https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3172461513

This was a nice sweet story! It was a quick story, perfect beach book! I enjoyed the characters and the story. Looking forward to more from this author! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy

They always say that there is a thin line between love and hate and it seems to be true once again.

You might know the feeling when you meet someone for the first time and he/she does something that makes you want to slap them and when you get to know them better they become the love of your life or your best friend. It's a case of not judging a person based on their faux pas, but being open to looking beyond first impressions.

What you can do yourself, you do better, right? And when it goes wrong, you are the only one to blame, but everything is so much more fun when you have someone to share it with. This means opening your heart and having faith in the one you are letting in.

This is a lovely story about family bonds and learning to trust and when the title is explained in the book, it made my heart melt. 4 stars

Thank you, Alys Murray and Bookouture.

The Magnolia Sisters by Alys Murray is a heartfelt romance placed in a field of beautiful flowers! Life is not always easy for the three magnolia sisters as they fill integral jobs to help keep the family business going smoothly. Harper Anderson does not take it very kindly when Luke Martin and his sister, Annie, try to force Harper into an agreement to host a wedding in the midst of the floral hillside during the busiest season. Luke will not take "No' for an answer and makes an arrangement to work at the farm as Harper's assistant. Harper has no time for this big city interloper and tries to work Luke down and force him to quit.. As emotional sparks fly Harper befriends Annie and then finds herself in a conflict with her own sister, May. The family dynamics become complicated as Harper tries to come to terms with the aggravations and charms of Luke Martin!
Publication Date: March 5, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and post an honest review of this book.

A light hearted easy to read romance, filled with family live and drama, along with characters you can cheer on.

The Magnolia Sisters
by Alys Murray

This was an easy romance, a light read that is perfect for the beach, pool, plane or just a relaxing weekend. The development of the two main characters, Harper and Luke is just what you would want. It’s also a story about the closeness of family and learning to trust. What more romantic setting than a flower farm in Northern California? Romance fans, this one will leave you with all the good feelings!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for my e book advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

A sweet romance in which the fiercely-independent programs soften their strong edges while maintaining their commitments to family, small town living, and family farming.

“ The Magnolia Sisters” is a tale of family, love, and heartache. The author does a great job bringing the characters and beautiful setting to life making the reader wish they were there on the Anderson Flower Farm. A well written, sweet, easy read, I look forward to the next book in the series.

Can Harper trust a man with her heart?

This was another 2 a.m. read! I absolutely could not put this book down. Funny, emotional, all at once.
The author did an amazing job with the characters and was a well written story.
You wanted to be there on that cozy beautiful farm.
"She's opened her heart up to me once. Maybe she can do it again. Maybe I can earn her love again."

Thank you to publisher and NetGalley for the eARC

The Magnolia Sisters is a sweet romance with a decidedly "Pride and Prejudice" feel to it. Besides the romantic main story there are great stories exploring family as well as female friendships.

My qualm with this book comes from the lack of chemistry between the main characters. There are no almost-kisses, brushing hands, or longing glances, even as we know they are falling for each other. There is no hint of underlying sizzle or longing.

Not every romance novel needs to be erotica-filled, but this book is so tepid in that department that it was hard for me to believe that these two were truly in love by the end.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.