Where Azaleas Bloom (The Sweet Magnolias, #10)

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Where Azaleas Bloom (The Sweet Magnolias #10)

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Single mom Lynn Morrow is determined to put food on the table for her son and daughter. Her soon-to-be-ex-husband has failed to meet his obligations time and again—but it turns out that Ed is struggling with his own demons.Enter contractor Mitch Franklin, an unlikely knight in shining armor. A widower with two grieving sons, Mitch once admired Lynn from afar. Now he sees i...more

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Published August 28th 2012 by Harlequin MIRA (first published January 1st 2012)

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Oct 20, 2012 Deborah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Where Azaleas Bloom by Sherryl Woods, the third in the Sweet Magnolias Trilogy, opens with Lynn Morrow realizing that her soon-to-be ex-husband, Ed, has left her with the whopping sum of $25.00 in her checking account. Although divorce is not an attractive subject, Ms. Woods manages to weave a heartfelt story about Lynn’s struggles to achieve financial independence while learning to forgive Ed and even to understand his own challenges. The ultimate reason that Lynn and Ed’s marriage has failed c...more Where Azaleas Bloom by Sherryl Woods, the third in the Sweet Magnolias Trilogy, opens with Lynn Morrow realizing that her soon-to-be ex-husband, Ed, has left her with the whopping sum of $25.00 in her checking account. Although divorce is not an attractive subject, Ms. Woods manages to weave a heartfelt story about Lynn’s struggles to achieve financial independence while learning to forgive Ed and even to understand his own challenges. The ultimate reason that Lynn and Ed’s marriage has failed comes as a surprise at the end of the book, explaining some mysterious happenings along the way.

Highly attractive Mitch Franklin, a talented building contractor conveniently working next door to Lynn, has known her since middle school. Lynn broke his heart when she married Ed. Now grieving the death of his beloved wife, Mitch understands Lynn’s need to approach a new relationship slowly. Mitch also supports Lynn as she works three part-time jobs to make ends meet, including helping Mitch with the administrative side of his business. He is the soul of patience, caring and support and far more attractive than the typical “alpha male” of romance novels. In her heart, every woman wants a Mitch.

Not only does Ms. Woods handle the dark subject of divorce deftly, she also does an excellent job of portraying the development of Lynn and Mitch’s growing relationship and attraction to each other. Lynn’s wish to be close to Mitch, yet her fear of being hurt again, is very believable in Ms. Woods’ narrative. And, at the same time, Mitch, too, has to lay to rest his doubts and fears about falling in love again after the death of his wife.

The two minor plots in the novel were less interesting and sometimes they strayed from the main story line too long. Lynn’s intrepid divorce attorney, Helen is opposed to her mother Flo’s relationship with a slightly younger man. Helen never really gives any valid reason for standing in Flo’s way, and Flo and Donnie are truly happy together. The plot seems like needless drama.

The other subplot involves Liz and Flo’s concern as their friend Frances sinks into dementia. Since Frances cannot recover, this subplot takes away from the overall upbeat tone of the novel because every other character faces and conquers his or her own personal challenge.

Where Azaleas Bloom is a sweet, steady read. No great highs or lows, but entertaining characters and very believable ending. (less)

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Aug 08, 2012 Rhonda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Review:Where Azaleas Bloom by Sherryl Woods
5 STARS This was a moving story in so many ways. This is the third book of this series that I have read. I look forward to reading more about thier town in the A Sweet Magnolia Novel. Most of the characters I have seen in the other books and Its like coming back to visit old friends. Lynn is going through a divorce at the start of the book. She only has less than 25$ in her checking book. She has not got support for the last two months. Just found out...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Ruth rated it 4 of 5 stars

I don't often "fall in love" with the heroes of romance novels, but if anything happened to my wonderful husband, I hope there is a Mitch in my life. Actually, being the independent cuss I am I'd probably reject him and his help, but it made for a good read. Mitch is just getting life on a good and even keel after losing his wife. Lynn is in the process of being divorced (her husband's idea, not hers) and besides feeling the sting of rejection, she's a woman who has always stayed home with kids...more

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Jun 29, 2012 Julie Barrett rated it 5 of 5 stars

Where Azaleas Bloom A Sweet Magnolia Novel by Sherryl Woods
ISBN: 9780778313694
Lynn and Ed are going through a divorce and he's off on golf courses rather than making child support payments. Raylene is her next door neighbor and enjoys having them over for dinner
and the company of the kids.
Mitch is doing some construction work at Carter and Raylenes now that her shop has a thriving bsiness and he's trying to meet the deadlines by staying later when the weather permits so he's often at her house...more

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Jan 15, 2013 Darcy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, audio-book, romance, listened-to-at-work

I felt so sorry for Lynn in most of this one. I hated what Ed put her through, she was such slime. I did guess pretty early on what he was hiding. It didn't really surprise me, as this author likes to put lessons in her books and this one hadn't been addressed yet.

I really liked how once everyone became even the littlest bit aware of Lynn's difficulties they jumped in to help to the level that she would let them.

Mitch was a surprise for me. I was so so with him for so long, but he did win me ove...more

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Aug 29, 2012 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance, women-s-fiction

Another sweet romance from Sherryl Woods, and a romance dealing with real issues. Nothing is too sweet when real life comes between this couple.

We have Lynn who is going through a hard and messy divorce. She is trying to do her best but it isn't easy. She is honest, hard-working and loves her kids. In comes Mitch who is fixing something next doors. Now this was sweet as he had a crush on her when their were younger. But he got married, she got married, and now he is a widower and she is separate...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Christi Snow rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really enjoyed the parts of this book that featured Lynn and Mitch. I liked them together and like that they have a bit of history...i.e. Mitch had a crush on her when they were kids, but it was unrequited because Lynn only had eyes for her soon-to-be-ex-husband Ed. I also liked that there was a bit of suspense/mystery to the story line because no one knows what is truly going on with Ed. All they know is that he's suddenly acting and doing things that are completely out of character...more My Review:
I really enjoyed the parts of this book that featured Lynn and Mitch. I liked them together and like that they have a bit of history...i.e. Mitch had a crush on her when they were kids, but it was unrequited because Lynn only had eyes for her soon-to-be-ex-husband Ed. I also liked that there was a bit of suspense/mystery to the story line because no one knows what is truly going on with Ed. All they know is that he's suddenly acting and doing things that are completely out of character for him.

The problem is that most of those things are adversely affecting Lynn's life and she's about to the point of breaking with the stress of it all. She's looking at losing her house and not being able to feed her kids, but she's still trying to take care of everything herself rather than going to her friends for help.

Mitch's wife Amy died a year before as the result of a drunk driver hitting her. He has two grown boys but they are away at college. He's a construction contractor and is re-doing Raylene's house. She just happens to live next door to Lynn and Lynn has caught his eye once again...mainly because he realizes that she's in trouble. You have to love a guy with a protective streak and a white-in-shining-armor complex. Mitch definitely fits that description, but Lynn won't let him save her. She's determined to do it on her own.

Overall, I enjoyed her story. Lynn has two kids...a ten yo boy and a fourteen yo girl. I like the perspective they added to the story and especially like the bond that Jeremy and Mitch form. I also really liked Mitch's boys when they came into the story.

I had NO IDEA what was going on with the soon-to-be-ex until right before it was revealed...definite shocker! I liked how Lynn handled him throughout the book. It would be so easy to make her bitter against him, but the mental health of her kids takes priority for her (as it should be) throughout the entire thing...no matter how angry she is. I liked that she kept a good mothers perspective to their conflict.

Part of these books is the Sweet Magnolias and the Senior Magnolias side stories. Before this book, I've enjoyed them. But in this one, I think the Senior Magnolia story line and the romance between Francis and Donnie took too much page space....to the point where I started skipping those sections. I didn't mind the story, but I just think it ran too heavily within this book when it truly had nothing to do with Mitch and Lynn.

Overall, I have loved getting to read these three books out of this series. Sherryl Woods has a great contemporary, small-town voice and her books are just a pleasure to read. I know there's a few of the previous books from this series that I want to pick up to add to my TBR pile.

I received a complementary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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Dec 15, 2012 Patricia Solla rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: library-books

The Sweet Magnolias are growing in numbers. We are introduced to the female lead as she is struggling to stay afloat while she and her husband are divorcing. Things are not right with her husband's responsibilities to family support. Meanwhile our male hero is introduced as having our female lead in school but although he liked her, she was already seeing her future husband. Now being reintroduced to our female lead he takes up the slack and is helping out anyway he can. Things get dicey and the...more

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Aug 22, 2012 JoyAnne rated it 4 of 5 stars

My heart went out to Lynn as she struggles financially while going through a divorce and must deal with her soon to be ex who is behind on child support and is off on expensive trips often. This woman and her children are actually at the point of going hungry, thankfully they have friends and neighbors that help and would do more if they knew her dire financial situation.

Mitch is a sweetheart, such a kind man with a caring heart. He's a romantic and his old fashioned courtship was touching. Sen...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Tracy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ok I just love the Sweet Magnolia Books. I previously read Catching Fireflies and Midnight Promises you can check out those reviews. Where the Azaleas Bloom also strikes home for me since like Lynn I am a single mom struggling to make ends meet at times. The romance between Lynn and Mitch is well so romantic. He is such a sweetheart, he respects Lynn and wants to help her out but also recognizes that she needs to stand on her own too. Its a fine line, and I think Mitch does an excellent job in w...more

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Sep 11, 2012 Tina Peacock rated it 3 of 5 stars

Received this book as an ARC from the publisher for fair review. For our site more than one of us read AZALEAS to keep things balanced as I am into the darker side of life and many of the BC gals LIVE for "real lifer" contemporary romances like this. I believe when we average this out we'll be at somewhere between 3.5-3.8 or a B-. Love, marriage, family and forgiveness are Sherryl Wood's themes.

Why many of the BC Gals like her: "Woods mixes humor with sadness, realistic storylines with timely is...more Received this book as an ARC from the publisher for fair review. For our site more than one of us read AZALEAS to keep things balanced as I am into the darker side of life and many of the BC gals LIVE for "real lifer" contemporary romances like this. I believe when we average this out we'll be at somewhere between 3.5-3.8 or a B-. Love, marriage, family and forgiveness are Sherryl Wood's themes.

Why many of the BC Gals like her: "Woods mixes humor with sadness, realistic storylines with timely issues and true love." Yes that's not our words, but pretty much says what they are all telling me. I am, it appears, deficient when it comes to this part of the genre. Must be all the BDSM reads. (Kidding. Kinda)

Here's my "Cliff Notes" version with a bit of 'tude for all you old-schoolers:

A warm, moving second chance at love and family kind of drama. Moving story, third book in series we've recvd. 1st to review. It's a heartwarmingly real and at times heartbreaking tale full of community and all the humor and sorrow that comes along with a small town knowing and helping you with your business, if you know what we mean. And we mean that in the best possible way!

Sherryl Woods makes you feel for Lynn and her characters are folks you either want to be friends with or seem a whole like one's you already have, especially if you are from a small town or live in the South.

Lynn Morrow is reeling from an unexpected divorce, has less than $25 in her checking account, and we find her struggling with multiple part time jobs to assert her independence, manage her family and maintain her dignity (some would say she's a bit prideful), especially given that her ex Ed quickly becomes late on child support, and Lynn finds out her ex hasn't paid the mortgage in a few months. -A far too familiar and painful set up for many women who will read this review. What appealed to many of the BC Gals was the fact that our girl Lynn shows some seriously admirable strength of character by taking the high road (often). Yes, logically we can all agree that's the RIGHT thing to do, but logic, passion and hurt can make the cray, cray come out in the best of us. Just ask my hubs. I'm a very relaxed, patient woman but even I've been known to do a lot more for a lot less. Choosing golf over my babies? I.DON'T.THINK.SO. Sherryl Woods resists the TMZ treatment and makes Lynn a believable, strong woman of character and a worthy friend/partner for widower and "fix it" man, Mitch Franklin.

Mitch Franklin represents some baggage for Lynn, as he's a man whom she inadvertently hurt while they were growing up. He's the "fixer" in the relationship (not the woman-HA!) and wants to help her keep her family a float. In turn, Lynn listens as he reveals the hell he's lived though. Mitch is kind, considerate and infinitely patient. Good Lord is he ever. But if you like contemporaries like this, he's your man. He's remodeling Lynn's boss's house next door (Raylene and Carter Rollins see Honeysuckle Summer) and unfortunately, Mitch's baggage far outweighs his past with Lynn. Without saying too much (it's in the cover copy) we find out that his wife, Amy, was killed a year earlier by a drunk driver. Mitch was understandably devistated and the idea of a new relationship brings heartache and guilt. He's a man of the community and has 2 sons who are away at college. With Ex-hubby Ed out hitting the links and not keeping up with his child support Lynn comes to lean on the Rollins family and Mitch and it carries over to Lynn and Mitch's daily interactions and families in realistic ways.

Lynn soon becomes a member of the Sweet Magnolias circle of friends and thanks to their nosiness (ahem) support she continues to make strides forward with her life. Mitch is still working though guilt and lets Lynn who's understandably skittish from the divorce set the pace with their relationship. Lynn and Ed work out their differences and divorce in a realistic (albeit) not surprising way.

Several other subplots involve other characters and issues from other books in the series (See Midnight Promises and Catching Fireflies). If you like your romances realistic, sweet and chalk full of friendships, family, and community then this book, series and author will be one you'll want to explore more in the future. And with over 100 books in print Ms. Sherryl Woods has plenty more where this came from!

BC Gal who Lives for this stuff: A-
BC Gal who prefers more smexy reads: C
Average: B- or 3.8 STARS(less)

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Sep 13, 2012 CAL rated it 5 of 5 stars

As always Sherryl Woods offers up a storyline that keeps you totally engulfed in the story. All the characters are so charismatic that you can't seem to get enough of them. All the "Sweet Magnolias" are a force to be reckoned with and Lynn albeit not officially a "Sweet Magnolia" at the beginning of the book. By the end show her strong resolve & back bone in order to keep her family feed & a roof over their heads proves soon enough she's got the stuff. Getting a divorce from Ed is going...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Hsiau Wei rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, books-read-in-2012

This is the tenth installation in the The Sweet Magnolias series and tell the story of Lynn and Mitch. Lynn is in the midst of an ugly divorce proceeding against Ed and wonder how her life going to be when her bank balance is down to the last 20s. She struggle with her life as well as trying hard to protect her two children from the ugliness of the divorce proceeding. Lynn is a very strong characters. At one point, she worked three jobs just to earn some money to try to settle the debts that the...more

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Oct 14, 2012 Marcia Berg Haskell rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, love-the-series, romance, woman-to-woman

"Single mom Lynn Morrow is determined to put food on the table for her son and daughter. Her soon-to-be-ex-husband has failed to meet his obligations time and again—but it turns out that Ed is struggling with his own demons.Enter contractor Mitch Franklin, an unlikely knight in shining armor. A widower with two grieving sons, Mitch once admired Lynn from afar. Now he sees in her not only the sweet girl who got away, but a woman desperately in need of support. While rushing to the rescue of Lynn...more

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Nov 07, 2012 Ellen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Very sweet book. All sex is behind the closed door.Typical Sweet Magnolias story. Woman done wrong (this one has children), does what she has to do to survive and thrive, meets the perfect man and all problems are dealt with swiftly with the best possible outcome.
There is a but of a twist with the reason her first man done her wrong, but it is telegraphed fairly early n and the reveal is no big surprise. What is a surprise is that the issue is not definitively dealt with. That was why I made thi...more

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Oct 10, 2012 Shelly Itkin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Lynn Morrow is shocked when her husband Ed wants a divorce. What is even worse is when she finds that she has exactly 24.35 in her checking account to survive and purchase food for her children. Jeremy is 10 and Lexie is 14 and when he asks for a snack after school she is totally panicked, as she has nothing in the house. Her struggle for answers begins and thanks to some wonderful friends like her next door neighbor Raylene and Carter they pick up on this and suddenly inviting them over for din...more

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Aug 18, 2012 The Bookwyrm's Hoard rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

Review originally published at The Bookwyrm's Hoard.

Sherryl Woods consistently turns out well-crafted, enjoyable contemporary romances, and her latest novel is no exception. Where Azaleas Bloom, the tenth book in Woods’ popular Sweet Magnolias series, is a warm and sensitively-written book about finding love after loss.

Both main characters are portrayed with sympathetic insight, as are many of the secondary characters. Lynn’s anger at her estranged husband’s failure to provide for their childre...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Dorine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary

4 Blue Ribbon Review courtesy of Romance Junkies. After the loss of his wife, contractor Mitch Franklin is just trying to stay busy until his sons come home from college. When his high school crush experiences financial disaster due to her soon-to-be ex-husband, Mitch can't leave a damsel in distress, especially when she has two young children to support. Will his high school crush be reciprocated, or is love too late for this empty nester and a struggling single mom?

When Lynn Morrow's husband, Ed, walked away from their marriage, Lynn had no clue it was coming, or what he'd leave her to deal with, nor the reasons for such an upheaval in their lives. She never expected him to leave her with no money for food, plus a house near foreclosure, forced to fend for herself and their two children alone. Their marriage had never been passionate, but Lynn felt it had been comfortable. How she moves on depends completely on putting her two children first, but will there be enough room for her to heal as well?

Mitch Franklin tries to stay busy with his contracting business so he spends less time thinking about the loss of his wife, who was killed by a drunk driver a year ago. With his sons off to college, being an empty nester alone has caused more than one change in his lifestyle. Luckily, his good friends and current clients, Raylene and Carter, invite him frequently for dinner after he's spent the day working on their addition. He loves the camaraderie but can he survive Raylene's penchant for match-making? Can Raylene help it if Lynn and her kids live right next door and are naturally invited for dinner too?

Mitch and Lynn knew each other as teens but Mitch's crush on Lynn was never reciprocated because she only had eyes for Ed. It doesn't take Raylene long to recognize a boy's crush being rekindled now as a man. Will Lynn be able to resist the man who looks way too fine in a pair of jeans and who seems to be right there whenever she needs him most? Or will Lynn's soon-to-be ex-husband douse the flames with one obstacle after another?

Mitch and Lynn have so much to overcome to get even close to a happy-ever-after that their story often feels like waves ebbing, flowing and then crashing against a rocky shore. Keep some tissues handy because they're not the only ones in emotional upheaval in the small town of Serenity, North Carolina. I especially enjoyed catching up with the Senior Magnolias ‒ Liz, Flo and Francis. Problems hinted at in book eight and book nine are wrapped up in an often emotional, yet satisfactory, way for these three good friends. Readers will also enjoy a catch-up with Karen and Elliott from book eight in the SWEET MAGNOLIAS series, MIDNIGHT PROMISES.

WHERE AZALEAS BLOOM completes this latest trilogy in the SWEET MAGNOLIAS series with a nostalgic feeling for good friends and how they make life's best moments that much sweeter. If you haven't tried this series yet, this summer's trilogy that includes MIDNIGHT PROMISES, CATCHING FIREFLIES and WHERE AZALEAS BLOOM is a great place to start. Each story is unique, but revisiting with favorite characters is a big part of the fun. Author Sherryl Woods excels at touching on sensitive subjects with realism, shaking rather than stirring, then resolving with love.
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Jul 07, 2012 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, net-galley, sherryl-woods

This is the tenth book in the Sweet Magnolias series and the third book in the newest trilogy that has been released. This one was all about Lynn (a struggling mom of two) and Mitch. Unless I'm mistaken, I don't recall meeting these characters in any of the previous books but many of the recurring characters turned up in this one.

A brief synopsis first. Lynn is just reeling from the understanding that she will not be reconciling with her husband (Ed) and is now in an embittered divorce battle wi...more This is the tenth book in the Sweet Magnolias series and the third book in the newest trilogy that has been released. This one was all about Lynn (a struggling mom of two) and Mitch. Unless I'm mistaken, I don't recall meeting these characters in any of the previous books but many of the recurring characters turned up in this one.

A brief synopsis first. Lynn is just reeling from the understanding that she will not be reconciling with her husband (Ed) and is now in an embittered divorce battle with him. To top it off, he hasn't been paying child support and this is forcing Lynn to take extra jobs to feed her family (she has two children). Mitch has known Lynn since high school and while he's doing work on her next door neighbors house (Raylene) he sees that she is struggling with something in life. Being the sweet charming man that he is, he wiggles his way into Lynn's life to try and help her out. He offers her a job helping do his paperwork for him and he also begins to notice that his high school crush on her is still firmly in place. Mitch is a widower and is balancing his grief over his wife with his new found desire to move on with a new woman. The two of them try to work out their feelings with each other while battling exes, family concerns, money problems and good old fashion town gossip. It almost seems like it's impossible for either to be happy!

I think this book might actually be my favorite out of the recent trio of books released. I had this soft spot for Lynn and all she was being forced to go through. I couldn't believe what Ed was doing to her and I just wanted to beat him over the head with an umbrella. And Mitch was such a sweetheart. He was not only trying to help out Lynn but he really did an old fashioned courting and that was so awesome. I have to say the "big moment" came much later in the book than I think happened in the others but that just went along with the characters. They had so much respect for eachother and it was nice to have a slow build of attraction and sexual heat between the two. I kept saying to myself "it will happen!" and it most certainly did!

The side plot of Helen battling for Lynn in court was interesting but more interesting was Helen's mom's plot! So funny. I can't even go into detail because I don't want to ruin it. But I was definitely happy with how things turned out there.

Ed's story really surprised me. I'm actually curious if we'll get any details about how he is handling his new life and whether he's been up front with people. Maybe a little mini ebook?

Now it's my unhappy duty to wait for the next trio to come out. What a bummer. I'll have to content myself with re-reading until a new release is coming.(less)

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Feb 21, 2013 Aileen rated it 1 of 5 stars

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Sep 22, 2012 Gloria rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book as with all the others in this series. A few places seemed unrealistic as to timing orfeelings, but overall it was a great read. I like the way she incorporates several different story lines in each book with chapters going back to others. I appreciate the focus on the elderly and the problems with early Alzheimer's disease as well as the younger generations, mother-daughter relationships and romance. Overall, recommended.

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Jan 24, 2013 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mmm-2013-michelle-c

I don't know if it was my mood but I did not enjoy this book as much as the others in the Sweet Magnolia series. I probably would have given up and quit reading it if I hadn't wanted to know what was going on with Ed. The relationship development between Lynn and Mitch was predictable and a bit boring. Not a terrible book but not Ms. Woods best book.

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Apr 11, 2013 Erin Dixon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful book from Sherryl Woods. Divorce is never easy and it's worse when you don't know exactly why its happening. This was the case for Lynn Morrow and all of her struggles are highlighted from stuggling to make ends meet to finding enough strength to survive for her kids. The twist at the end will take you by surprise.

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Jan 13, 2013 Sherry rated it 5 of 5 stars

Really good read. I love the setting and the characters of these Sweet Magnolia books. All her characters are people I like pretty much...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to give 'em a good talking to sometimes.

This is a clean romance and great for snuggling up in the recliner on a cold, wet day, with some hot chocolate.

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Aug 08, 2012 Paula Mitchell rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: e-book, arcs, for-review, read-in-2012

This book was about Lynn Morrow and her relationship with Mitch Franklin. Early on in this book we know that Mitch has had a thing for Lynn since they were kids. Lynn ended up married to Ed Morrow who spent most of his time treating Lynn like crap. With the pending divorce Lynn learns more about Ed then she ever knew while they were married. We also get to hear more about Frances and her illness which leaves her having no choice but to go into assisted living.

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May 02, 2013 Teena rated it 4 of 5 stars

Part of the Sweet Magnolias Series. The Sweet Magnolias are adding to their group. This is a great series of easy, light reading. There is s surprise twist to this one. I love the series and have read all of the books and look forward to Woods adding more. You really get involved in the characters and their lives.

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Apr 09, 2013 Denise Jo rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: chic-lit, romance, fiction

This one about a single mom having a hard time. She is going through a divorce and her husband is making it impossible to take care of her kids. She finds she has more friends than she knows.You get so interested in the book you are done before you know it. Get that book and the rest of the series, you will enjoy it

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Oct 14, 2012 Toni Wulfekuhl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lynn is in the process of a divorce. Her ex would rather be golfing then paying support leaving Lynn working 3 jobs to keep food on the table.
Mitch is a contractor working on the house next door.

Didn't realize this was part of a series. Got others on order. Easy to listen to, good story.

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Sep 12, 2012 Olivia Hein rated it 1 of 5 stars

I bought this book in a grocery store in Orlando, Fl. The store only had cheese romance novels or these Southern belle type books. This particular one was written by a 60 some year old lady who likes to write about other older ladies who are horny for the local handyman. It was awful but I finished it. I would never recommend reading anything by this author.

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Aug 27, 2012 Book Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

If you enjoy novels with close friendships, a tight-knit community and a sweet romance, you will love Where Azaleas Bloom. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.

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About Sherryl Woods

With two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.

"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sa...more With two other careers to her credit before becoming a novelist and four states in which she's lived for extended periods of time, Sherryl Woods has collected friends and memories, along with way too much unnecessary junk.

"The friends are the only things I've brought with me through the years that really matter," she says. "I could probably live without one more chintz teacup, another tin-litho sandpail or another snowglobe, but I need those friends."

The theme of enduring friendships and families is always central to Sherryl's books, including her latest Chesapeake Shores series — THE INN AT EAGLE POINT, FLOWERS ON MAIN and HARBOR LIGHTS.

Author of more than 100 romance and mystery novels, Sherryl Woods grew up in Virginia. Over the years she had lived in Ohio and Florida, as well as California. Currently she divides her time between Key Biscayne, Florida and Colonial Beach, Virginia, the small, river-front town where she spent her childhood summers.

A graduate of Ohio State University School of Journalism, Sherryl spent more than ten years as a journalist, most of them as a television critic for newspapers in Ohio and Florida. For several years she also coordinated a motivational program for the more than 8,000 employees at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center.

Her first book, RESTORING LOVE, was published in 1982 by Dell Candlelight Ecstasy under the pseudonym of Suzanne Sherrill. Her second book, SAND CASTLES, under the pseudonym of Alexandra Kirk, was published later that same year by Bantam. She began using her own name when she moved to the Second Chance at Love line at Berkley Publishing. In 1986, she began writing full-time and also began her long career at Silhouette Books with the Desire title NOT AT EIGHT, DARLING, set in the world of television which she covered for so many years.

In addition to her more than 75 romances for Silhouette Desire and Special Edition, she has written thirteen mysteries — nine in the Amanda Roberts series and four in the Molly DeWitt series.

When she's not writing or reading, Sherryl loves to garden, though she's not at her best on a riding lawn mower. She also loves tennis, theater, and ballet, even though her top spin has long since vanished, she's never set foot on a stage, and she's way too uncoordinated to dance. She also loves baseball and claims anyone who's ever seen Kevin Costner in "Bull Durham" can understand why.
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