The Magnolia Sisters by Michelle Major – Review by Colleen Noyes

The Magnolia Sisters by Michelle Major
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Avery has just found out that she was not the product of a one night stand, but is the daughter of a famous artist father. As if that was not enough to disrupt her life, she also discovers that she has two sisters that she knew nothing about. Avery is forced to go to Magnolia to help clean up her father‘s estate. However, leaving her life that is currently in shambles to take this on, doesn’t bring her much peace. Right from the get-go I like the back-and-forth between Avery and her sister Meredith. You can tell that all three sisters, Avery, Meredith, and Carrie are dealing with this revelation in their own way, and I find it both sad and heartwarming.

Firefighter Gray Atwell is trying to be a good father, but it isn’t easy when you have an ex-wife who seems to care about nothing but herself and a little girl who is probably a little traumatized from it all. Watching his interaction and how he puts Violet’s needs above all else will give you the warm fuzzies.

All Avery wants to do is take care of business and get out of this little town as fast as she can. She’s made no secret that she doesn’t feel a connection to the small town where her birth father comes from and she doesn’t care about what his legacy is, then she begins to feel a tether to this town with no explanation of what is going on. Before she knows it, she’s getting to know people, she is spending time with a hot fireman, she’s making a connection with her sisters, and now a dog.

I found this book, incredibly heartwarming, and very nice read. I would categorize it as family drama and sweet romance. I found myself laughing out loud several times, especially where the three sisters are concerned and they’re quick witted quips at each other as well as physical interaction. I enjoyed the interaction between Avery and Gray as well as Violet . The story came across as quite realistic in many ways, and overall was an easy four star read.

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