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Miss Julia's husband recently passed away and left her a rich woman. She's now enjoying getting to do things for herself and speak her own mind. The Hazel Marie Puckett shows up with her son Little Lloyd whose father happens to be Julia's husband. Hazel Marie takes off for beauty school leaving Julia to deal with Little Lloyd and the sudden knowledge that her husband cheated on her. Meanwhile Pastor Ledbetter is trying to get Miss Julia to finance a family center at the church and isn't above us
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This book gets 3.75 stars. It is funny, light Southern fiction with a bit of religion thrown in. If that's what you're in the mood for, this one is a great book to relax on a Sunday with.
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Engaging first person narration. It's a bit of a farce at times, but I enjoyed it!
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May 28, 2012
Keeley
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Feb 16, 2014
Deedee
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it was ok
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Nov 22, 2014
Terri FL
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Apr 10, 2025
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