Magnolia Sky

Glen Crossing #3

by Susan Crandall

The moment that Luke Boudreau had been both dreading and anticipating for the past five months had come. In all that time, he'd debated long and hard about what he would say, yet had found no words to convey his regret. He came to Mississippi as a man, not a soldier. Still he felt as unprepared as if he'd come straight from the battlefield to speak to the mother of Calvin Abbott, the man who shouldn't have died.

The fact that his best army buddy had a wife ricocheted wildly in Luke's brain. Never in their entire association had Calvin given the slightest indication he was married. And his behavior certainly never reflected it. Luke denied himself the long hard look at Analise Abbott that he burned to take. Looking into those lovely green eyes might just prove to be too dangerous...

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance

416 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Alas, the rumor is true, Susan was a dental hygienist in her previous career. However, she "retired" from that profession many years ago and has been a full-time author ever since--thanks to all of you fabulous readers.

Susan grew up in a small Indiana town, married a guy from that town, and then moved to Chicago for a while. She is pleased to say that she has been back in her hometown for many years and plans to stay.

She's received a RITA, two National Reader's Choice Awards and a SIBA Award for Fiction. Her books include an Indie Next Pick, Okra Picks, a Target Book Club pick, and are popular with book clubs.

THE MYTH OF PERPETUAL SUMMER will be released June 19, 2018.

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Reviews

[*The Angry Reader* · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started out so cute then faded....

Luke goes to visit the family of a fallen army buddy. Analise is the man's widow. They fall for one another, but throw up a bunch of ridiculous unnecessary obstacles for themselves. I liked the additional characters, the pacing and the writing. I just didn't like the two of them living in their own heads and creating problems.

[Fareeha Kanwal]

Magnolia Sky is a beautiful yet complicated novel that talks about strong feelings of regret, guilt, self blaming, procrastination and complex emotions and complicated relationships . How our anticipation of events is often worse than the actual scenarios.
Army Ranger Luke Boudreau commanded a secret mission that went horribly awry. The physical wounds he takes away from the experience are inconsequential compared to his guilt for the loss of a fellow soldier. Yet he blames himself for the tragedy and is at a loss of words to convey his regret.
The story begins with an eye-opener and continues to surprise the reader all the way through. ❤️

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Susan Crandall’s characters. They feel real.

[Irene · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only thing

A soldier’s dedication to duty is an inspiring reminder that not all battles happen on the field and that we all need a place that allows us to heal.

[Shirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story grabbed me right from the beginning. Luke and Ana met when he came to their family to tell them about Ana's husband's death. The story moved swiftly as Luke gets to know the family and falls in love with Ana.

[Maria]

Glens Crossing
1. Back Roads (2003)
2. The Road Home (2004)
3. Magnolia Sky (2004)
4. Promises to Keep (2005)

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok romance. summer fluff

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this slow paced emotional story. The characters were easy to identify with.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this back in the Summer of 2005. I really enjoyed it. I had no idea it was #3 of a series.

[Janet Friesner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good

A very engrossing story. Was hard to put down and I did not want it to end.
I want mote.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished it in 3 days. Would definitely read this author again. :)