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To Win Her Favor

door Tamera Alexander

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"If you read one historical novel this year, make it To Win Her Favor. It will linger with you long after the last page." â??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 fatherâ??aging, yet wily as everâ??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." â??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 forâ??rich characterization, page-turning intrigue, a heartwarming romance charged with tension, and more!" â??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." â??Jenny Lamb, Director of Interpretation & Education, Bel… (meer)

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This was the first book I have read by tamera Alexander, and I am sure that I will be reading more.

Tropes: widower, arranged marriage

Content: set during a time when the KKK was active and their crimes are shown in detail, N word (said by KKK members), kissing (& strong implications of more between a married couple), seeing scars from past abuse of a child, lots of prejustices against Irish immigrants and African American people

4 Stars ( )
  libraryofemma | Oct 20, 2023 |
Book 2 of 3
Maggie’s farm is going to be sold at auction. But things continue to get worst for her and her father in the post-war fallout of the south. Her father discovers a man of character and arranges a business marriage between Colin and Maggie. They must reveal their personal secrets, overcome prejudices, and save the farm. ( )
  MaryRachelSmith | Jun 25, 2022 |
Tamera Alexander has done it again - spun history, romance, and characters into a story so rich you might be tempted to stick it in a vault for safekeeping. Except read it first. And then don't stick it in a vault because it's just a book and people might think you're crazy.

Her perspective on the history of the time period is captivating and vivid, at times shocking in its reality, but ever full of reminders that for all the evil and heartbreak present in mankind at any given moment there are always remnants of God's good to shine in the darkness. The romance swirling around this marriage of convenience is at once breathless for both its joys and its sorrows, and the protagonists are as perfectly matched as a wink and a grin. Even if they themselves would argue that point with me a time or two throughout their journey. To Win Her Favor overflows with characters who are too full of life to be held captive to the pages of a story; they weave their way into your heart by the end of the book and feel like dear friends.

To Win Her Favor may be my favorite book yet by Tamera Alexander! Yes, because of all the reasons I already mentioned (history, romance, characters) but all of her books have those elements to perfection. She's such a gifted author that you really can never go wrong with one of her books. What sets To Win Her Favor apart in my opinion is something I'm (happily) starting to see tentatively making its way into the Christian fiction market - reality. The stark truth of what life looked like post-Civil War for blacks and immigrants in the South. The sweet truth of what a marriage can be like when two people love each other, desire each other and love God. In neither of these cases does Ms. Alexander write more than is needed. She tells us just enough about the blatant discrimination and horrific persecution suffered to break our hearts and rile our anger. We see glimpses of Cullen and Maggie as husband and wife but we always zoom away from their bedroom before things get too intimate. Tamera Alexander has redeemed romance from what can be seen explicitly in so many arenas today, and she has done it sweetly and brilliantly - and she has preserved the sanctity of marriage and the purity of our minds in the process.

Another reason To Win Her Favor is my favorite book of Tamera Alexander's is the vivid characters! Especially Kizzie! I can just see her with her hand on her tiny hip, all that sass and spirit set loose in a pint-sized bundle of cute. Mr. Linden stole my heart as well, though the capturing took a bit longer than it did with Kizzy. My heart melted that last little bit over Maggie's father right about the time Cullen started reading the handwritten notes in Mr. Linden's Bible. Speaking of Cullen... *dreamy sigh*. That accent. That wink. That flirtatious mischievous side to him. That soft tender side to him. All-in-all, pretty much everything you could possibly want in a romantic hero. And Maggie - I really identified with Maggie. (Except for the horse thing - I've never really developed a fondness for them, despite living in horse country for all of my adult life to date.) She's a daddy's girl with a fiercely determined nature, firm opinions, and a surprisingly sensitive heart. And while those firm opinions can keep her grounded, they can also do more harm than good at times. This is a lesson I have had to learn as well over time - and it's one of the main reasons I identified so strongly with Maggie's character. As Cullen says to her at one point, "...when the world you're born in is all the world you've ever seen, it's hard to see it for what it really is." I echo his next sentiment - "Believe me, I know."

I also loved seeing old friends from previous books as they made cameos in this one. Nods like this from the author to her long-time readers make me smile deep in my heart! Speaking of deep-hearted smiles, I am thrilled to learn that one of the characters whose story touched me most in To Win Her Favor (Savannah Darby) will have her own story in a novella included in Among the Fair Magnolias. This collection of Southern love stories written by best-selling historical authors Tamera Alexander, Shelley Gray, Dorothy Love, and Elizabeth Musser is due to be released in July.

Finally, To Win Her Favor touched a chord in me because it takes place during a period in American history that isn't pretty, and Ms. Alexander does not hesitate to show the raw reality of life for immigrants and blacks after the Civil War. They were called horrible names, they were beaten, they were driven from their homes, they were refused service - all because of their nationality or the color of their skin. This is particularly close to my heart because of my work with people in my city's international community. Sadly, this kind of treatment toward immigrants still occurs on some levels - and one only has to turn on the news to see that racial unrest is also still alive and well. To Win Her Favor is so timely for our modern lives, despite being written about a period over 100 years in our country's history.

I give To Win Her Favor 5 out of 5 stars and a place on my favorites list!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Read more here: https://readingismysuperpower.wordpress.com/2015/05/16/to-win-her-favor/ ( )
  MeezCarrie | Aug 31, 2015 |
OK… now I can get to my thoughts. YAY!

I have noticed a lot of people discussing the contents of this book and there has been some concern about whether or not Tamera went too far with some of the scenes…

It’s a delicate position for a book reviewer – who doesn’t like to give away major plot points – to be in and I’ve been on the fence about it.

I’m actually late with my review because I was so torn about what to do… sorry litfuse

First let me say this: if you do not enjoy spoilers, you may want to skip my review because there are a few of things that MUST be said, which some might see as spoilers.







I have not read any other books by Tamera Alexander and as such, I had no pre-conceived notions of what to expect. To read other reveiws… that is simply not the case with most (possibly all…) of the people who did not enjoy the book.

Tamera has tackled a singularly difficult subject within the pages of To Win Her Favor – truth be told, more than a few difficult subjects.

While I agree with some of the reviewers that you can write about passion without giving quite so much detail, I have to admire not only Tamera’s skill as a writer that she paints such a vivid picture… but I also admire that she still write the scenes so delicately. It could not have been easy – but I can see where it was important to show just what kind of man we were dealing with.

Also there have been some nasty remarks about strong language used within… again, I can understand how the beginning of a phrase that you know is headed in a specific direction tends to make the human mind finish it anyway – but I applaud the fact that Tamera again showed tremendous restraint, while still giving us an accurate depiction of the people we were dealing with.

All of that being said, readers should be careful not to leave this book where impressionable young readers could get their hands on it or they may get a bit of a shock… of course that also depends on how sheltered your children are. Most public school children will have heard AND seen much worse before their tenth birthday.
All told, a very powerful and moving story. NOT AN EASY ONE either!

I will definitely be seeking out more of Tamera’s novels!

Review © JCMorrows 2015 ( )
  JCMorrows | Aug 25, 2015 |
"Tamera Alexander"= Excellence in Christian Historical Fiction...

Long Awaited, To Win Her Favor, this second book of the Belle Meade Plantation series, will forever be a standout in my mind.Tamera Alexander, whose writing is beyond excellent, recounts the era immediately following the Civil War,when prejudice against African-Americans and Irish was strong and considered acceptable in much of southern society. The faith aspect is subtle, yet a strong influence in the characters' lives. Discussion questions to follow the novel,causing one to evaluate his/her own heart. This tome has been making its mark on hearts and hopefully will influence people to examine their own prejudices today, even as they are entertained and learning history.

Maggie Linden is a young lady who dreams of racing her horse,Bourbon Belle, in the Peyton Stakes, in an effort to save the family farm. Her ailing father, however,has different plans to save the land. He arranges for her to marry an Irishman, Cullen McGrath, whom they barely know. Tensions abound as the KKK rears its ugly head, prejudice against the Irish causes many setbacks for the struggling McGraths, and the McGraths' marriage teeters.

I loved how Ms. Alexander writes with such precision. She gives life even to the emotions, ambiance, and inanimate objects. A few examples are: "the tense silence a third partner in the room...' and "nails...now pulled away in rebellion." How can one not smile when reading such masterful, vibrant, writing brushstrokes?

When the backstories of Kizzy's family are explained, the reader's emotions are pulled to the surface, and erupt as tears. One wants to go out and fight injustice, as it is presented in all its horrors. Yet, as one reads the book and the discussion questions, one begins to see that this book is meant to challenge modern day prejudices and injustices. Fighting softly, breaking open our hearts.

Will Maggie journey from seeing her earthly father as her strong tower to viewing her husband as her strong tower to ultimately allowing the God of the universe to be her hiding place, her source of strength and strong tower?

So many quotables. I will include just one here. "There will come a time when a man will have to boldly stand for what he believes or everything he holds dear will be taken from him. And those he loves."

In conclusion, what a book! Don't miss it! I originally bought the ebook, but I gratefully received the paperback book from Goodreads FirstReads, Litfuse, and the author in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  Becky_L | Jun 13, 2015 |
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Fiction. Historical Fiction. HTML:

"If you read one historical novel this year, make it To Win Her Favor. It will linger with you long after the last page." â??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 fatherâ??aging, yet wily as everâ??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." â??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 forâ??rich characterization, page-turning intrigue, a heartwarming romance charged with tension, and more!" â??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." â??Jenny Lamb, Director of Interpretation & Education, Bel

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