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The Scent of Gardenias… Review by Jennifer Ramos

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a compelling, beautifully written story of the impacts of World War II and the portrayal of women during this time period. The protagonist, Margaret starts off as a teenager when she starts contemplating what kind of life she would want to live.

The family pressures at a young age during this time period can take a toll on a person as expectations of marriage to start their own family is expected according to their parents’ wishes. Margaret already feels there is more to life than being expected to be a wife. When one of her younger brothers experiences an accidental fall, she takes charge of the situation to make sure he gets immediate help. Once they reach the doctor, he comments on her amazing stitching skills and ends up taking her as an apprentice at his office, where she is exposed to so many aspects of nursing.

Along with her own family experiences and situations, her love of nursing continues as she struggles to provide and be a devoted mother to her children. Even though this theme of a working mother is a common occurrence presently, it is great to hear of a story of a woman forming her own path to do so amidst life’s troubles. This is such a great,easy read!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Victoria Trifu

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Maggie didn’t know what she would get when she left home as a young woman. She didn’t know the friends she’d make the men she’d marry or the places she’d go. The title “A Strong Woman Overcoming Circumstances” sums up this novel perfectly. Life was not easy for women in the 1940s and 1950s, however Maggie was determined to strike out on her own and be different than the average woman. That comes with a whole new set of difficulties. I recommend this book to anyone, but especially women who wonder what our mothers and grandmothers had to endure. It’s in the little things of this story. I particularly enjoyed the author’s note at the end where she explained her reasons for writing this book, the parts of the book that were fiction and the parts that were based on her own family. A good read indeed!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good, strong female protagonist and Margaret Rose is one I have fallen head-over-heels for. In 1940s America, there is much turmoil swirling around and inside for Margaret Rose, and this story follows her as she overcomes not only war-torn environments, but emotionally-torn internal problems. This is a great Historical Fiction full of great characters and vivid settings and imagery. I recommend this book to any reader looking for a character to believe in and root for. I give this book 5 stars and would give more if I could. I promise you will love following Margaret Rose as she navigates life during World War II.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Lauren West

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was very emotional and I shed many tears as I read. Some sad and some happy. This woman endured many struggles and feats, and its a story that is well told and not to be forgotten. It has immense strength of a 1000 women type vibes, and its an emotional yet beautiful story in itself. I loved the book, but felt emotionally drained along the journey.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Scent Of Gardenias: A Strong Woman Overcoming Circumstances
By Lorraine Haas
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 stars

Inspired by her mothers true story, Lorraine Haas takes you on an emotional roller coaster of one Twentieth- Century woman’s battle against society and a life full of misfortune and catastrophe. After escaping a domineering father and losing her husband in the throes of WW2 this single mother has to try and find a way to support her child after having to quit her nursing job. Desperation drives her to a man who takes her situation from bad to worse. Will Margaret be able to live out her dreams and rise above all the heartache she’s had in her life?
This book brought up so many powerful and raw emotions. The fact that it was inspired by a true story made it feel all the more real and made my heart ache even more. It was so well written I was immediately drawn into Margaret’s story and moved by her strength and courage. This story brought me to tears multiple times, it was sad and I loved every second of it. I highly recommend this book!!! I haven’t stopped thinking about it!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is one of heroism but not in the usual way. I was impressed not only with the writing but the characters and story as a whole. For a woman so young to have gone through such grief, this story gripped at my heartstrings but in the best way possible. Check out this read!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could probably count the number of historical or historical women’s fiction I’ve read in my life, on just one hand. When I stumbled across The Scent of Gardenias, I fell in love with the cover and couldn’t help but give it a chance. I really fell in love with the story pretty quickly. The author really told the story with such imagery that I felt like it was my vivid memories being retold. I loved the range emotion that I felt while reading and I felt personally connected to Margaret as I watched her navigate through life. I would highly recommend this book, even if you don’t consider yourself a fan of historical fiction.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Janel Bernotas

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Janel Bernotas

I genuinely enjoyed this book! Set during the World War II era, it’s the story of a young girl who wants a better life for herself than the life her mother lived. It takes the reader through careers, marriages, children all with the fears and losses of war amidst it all. I found myself rooting for the young girl, Maggie, in hopes that she achieved her dreams. Through heartache, loss, and an unexpected twist, she does just that. The Scent of Gardenias is not usually the genre of book that I find myself reading but I’m really glad I did! What a great story! Highly recommend reading this one!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Keri Leach

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Margaret Rose found herself to of love and lost and encounter traumatic experiences at an early adulthood age. After losing her first husband she encounters a huge surprise; however, she doesn’t allow it to doubt her dedication to find her road to happiness, even if she does still have to live at home. In this book you will be kept on the edge of your seat while reading a very inspiring true story, till the last page. The thing I like best about it was that it is a very relatable story, even in today’s world with a ton of inspiration from the main character. This book will make an impact on women, no doubt. In life, things can go wrong…very wrong, and Margaret’s life is full of unexpected issues. To be able to read about the ambition Margaret had throughout all her adversities was very inspiring to me, as a woman myself.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Kay Stritesky

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Scent of Gardenias was a well written piece of historical fiction. I’m sure for someone who really gets into this genre the rating would be different but for me a few things were lacking.
Lets start with the positives, This was a wonderful coming of age story that showed what a lot of people in the pre, during, and post WWII era really went through. It also shows the struggle people in that era lived. Margaret has a dream to be a nurse that I connect with on a very personal level. And she knows she can do more and be more! There was such promise to this story that you keep waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Now for me what took away from this being a 5 star book. As we all come of age, part of that experience is owning our actions and growing from the situations we have been placed in. While it is important to know the main character went through a terrible and abusive relationship with her husband as you move on you can not always be the victim and in this story there is no growth from her. Another important lack for me was that it seemed as I read chunks of time were missing and for me it greatly took away from the story!

Overall this was a well written novel and especially if someone is in to historical fiction. If you are just looking for a good read without delving into and directing it I recommend reading this book!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Ashley Hasting

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margaret Rose, you are one hell of a woman. In the century you were in, it’s amazing how your story is. Also this bring a true story from her mom is even more amazing. There is so much heartfelt moments, family drama, the war around them, and so much more. She goes through life with her chin up and conquers what’s ahead. Please read this book. You won’t regret it!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Wendy Wary

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a truly wonderful period fiction piece! This coming of age book about Margaret Rose Locke hits right in the feels as the reader is brought through the struggles of poverty, and living in a time when women still held little to no rights or freedoms apart from the men in their lives, times of war when nearly everyone was touched by loss, when divorcees were considered social pariahs, and when being a single mom came with more hardships than necessary.

As Margaret perseveres through it all and proves her resilience and drive to provide for her children, the reader is immersed in a different time in America with the promise of dreams and where reality oftentimes didn’t live up to expectations. Unlucky in love, ambitious to have a better life, fighting for her independence, Margaret is a representation of women who struggled against society’s expectations with the hopes of having a better life than the one they were born into. There’s also a strong theme of family bonds that are sometimes both a curse and a blessing.

I absolutely loved this book, and especially enjoyed the personal note at the end describing how the book loosely tied to the author’s own life. It reminded me of stories my own grandma shared with me as her family weathered poverty following the Great Depression and how she bucked her parents’ expectations for her to simply become a housewife when she was driven to have her own career at a time when there were very limited opportunities for women. These types of women are our role models, heroines, and pioneers of the time.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Historical coming of age fiction
A wonderful journey with relatable characters and exceptional world building. This book is based in the 1940s and follows Margaret as she grows from a teenager to a young woman. Politics, war, inequality, affairs and death this story covers it all. Highly emotional and thought-provoking, I was quickly swept along for the ride. The author has delivered an exceptional story.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not read a book by this author until now and this one had me hooked. I am not one that gravitates towards women historical fiction novels often, but I am glad that I did! This book was expertly written and had me feeling as though I was going through everything that Margaret Rose was experiencing. I was immediately transported back in time to the 1940’s learning what people went through in that time in the views of a child’s eye. I fully believe that everyone needs to read this story as it had a big impact on me and told a wonderful story.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was very unsure about this book at first, as it’s not something I would usually read. But I was pleasantly surprised by The Scent of Gardenias. It was a little lengthy compared to the books I’ve read lately and parts did not hold my attention well. Overall, however, Lorraine Haas delivers great character building and scene setting. I felt transported to the small town life of the early 1940s, where a young girl dreams and strives for a better life for herself than the one she was raised. The trials and tribulations that are experienced and related in this book seem very authentic and realistic, as it is based on the life of the author’s own mother. There were so many emotions in this book, from sadness and heartbreak, to fear and determination, to courage and love. The Scent of Gardenias is a well written story of the courageous journey of one woman to defy the odds to provide for her family. I can’t wait to read more by Lorraine Haas.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Scent of Gardenias was very well written for the time period. It really felt like I was in the 40s. There were little details that really made it come to life. I loved the parts with the sticks of gum-There were a couple parts where Margaret talked about splitting sticks of gum in half, because it was a treat and to make it last. It really helped the readers understand their life, and the poverty she lived in. I felt for bad for Margaret. She was raised poor and wanted nothing more than to get away from that life and her controlling father. But she was young and naïve and too quick to “fall in love” – declaring so after just a couple times of meeting a boy/man. I was happy that she never gave up, and continued to work hard to raise her daughters. The characters were all well written and I enjoyed watching them all grow up throughout the book. I like how things were implied without outright saying them (references to certain people and their professions- I don’t want to ruin anything so keeping it very vague)
I love that it was loosely based on true events- if you read the part after the story the author describes how she based the story and characters on her mother and events she went through.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Kylean Sprosty

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Maggie is truly an outsider of her day. Someone who wants more than what most women were allowed to dream of in her day. And she went for it, regardless of what people would think. Her struggles are inspiring as well as heart-wrenching. I couldn’t imagine having to face what she did, especially on my own. The author really brought these characters to life (probably with the help of those in her life who inspired them). While reading you really can picture yourself in that time, in those places and it seems so real. Beautiful story, I would love to see a second book come out to continue Maggie’s story.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Growing up in impoverished conditions in the 1940’s, young Margaret Rose dreams of making a better life for herself. She is also determined to escape the iron rule of her father and when she meets Eugene, an older man, she finds the opportunity to do so. When Margaret Rose announces her engagement to Eugene her father is dead set against their marriage because he has already promised her hand in marriage to a neighboring farmer’s son. Margaret Rose refuses to wed the neighbor’s son and instead chooses to elope with Eugene. Margaret Rose’s hopes of a brighter future are soon dashed when she receives news that her husband has died in the war. Pregnant and alone with no money to support herself or her child, Margaret Rose is forced to return home and live with her parents.

Margaret Rose is dead set against staying with her parents and wants to pursue her nurse’s training. However, she now finds she is unable to do because she has two small children and no woman with a child can be accepted into nurse’s training. Undeterred by this, Margaret Rose finds a way to pursue her nurse’s training in New York. While there she meets a good looking and charming young man who sweeps her off her feet. Soon Margaret Rose is wed and living her dream life with a beautiful home complete with a white picket fence. However, she soon discovers that her husband has been keeping some dark secrets from her and he is not who she thought he was. As Margaret Rose starts to dig deeper into her husband’s secrets, she finds the lives of herself, and her three children are in danger. Finding herself far from home and with nobody she can trust, Margaret Rose must rely on her wits and savvy to devise a plan to save herself and her children.

This was a beautiful and poignant story of a young woman who overcame many of the challenges women faced in the 1940’s as she pursued her dream of creating a better life for herself and her children. Margaret Rose is a young woman who was well ahead of her time and her story of how she overcame insurmountable odds is a true inspiration. She is a woman to be admired as she faces each obstacle with grit, determination, and courage despite the odds being stacked against her. Margaret Rose’s story is full of raw emotion as she pursues love and acceptance from her family and from the men in her life. It will tug at your heart strings and at times leave you in tears. This book is beautifully written, and a must read for anyone that enjoys historical fiction!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lorraine Haas brings us a small town 1940s America historical women’s fiction story about Margaret Rose controlled by her father in every aspect of life from what she will wear to who she shall marry. Margaret wants to break free from her father’s house which she sees as the cage holding her in. Margaret makes a plan to escape from the life holding her back and to finally live out her dreams. Margaret is courageous and tenacious although sometimes naive and she did make choices I did not understand or approve of. This was a well written story of survival for those left in the USA during World War II and what they did to survive.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars

The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas

Wow The Scent of Gardenias is a wonderfully written story that is packed with heart warming and heart wrenching moments that had my emotions all over the place. I’m a huge fan of Historical Romance/Fiction and this one checked all the boxes. I was expecting to be pulled into the story as much as I was. I found myself reading way into the early morning hours because I had to know what was going to happen. This is a fairly new author to me and she’s got a new fan. Her attention to detail simply blew me away. Everything she was describing was so vivid and I felt like I was right there with her. This is a story about Margaret and her journey through her struggles with her family life, love ,betrayal and so much more. I recommend having a tissue near by there are moments I shed a few tears and my heart hurt for her. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Mary Espinoza

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness!! This is was a page turner!! I could not put this book down! Margaret Rose, which is the main character…had lived through so much heartbreak and adversity, and still refuses to give into life’s hardships. She had a rough start in life, and continues to face many different difficulties. Through it all Margaret Rose refuses to let life bring her down, she’s determined to find a way to make her mark in this world, one way or another. I could go on and on, but I don’t want to ruin the book. Lorraine Haas outdid herself with this book. To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement, I found myself lost in this book. The Scent of Gardenias is hands down one of my new favorite books.
Mary Espinoza- May 2022

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margaret Rose wants to be more than her mother. She wants independence, and she just might be strong enough to get it. This historical retelling will take you back to WWII. Living in poverty and having an domineering father. Makes Margaret Rose try that much harder. What lies ahead for her and where she ends up you will need to read this powerful woman’s story. I don’t usually read historical books, but this one caught my interest. I am so pleased with this story and the author who wrote it. This story is well written and easy to follow. For some, it may bring up memories of those days and the loss that was experienced. Be prepared to ride the emotional rollercoaster. Remember to bring tissues, chocolate, and your drink of choice as you will be here for a while.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m completely in shock at how amazing this book was! I recall flipping through the pages early on and thinking it would be a really long read but it wasn’t. The story flowed so well. At every turn I wanted to jump inside the book and encourage Margaret. The development of all the characters was very well done within the story, I was not a fan of Pa from the start! This story felt very realistic, loosely based on a true story, but it gave me perspective on how our parents grew up. This book has a gut wrenching story but a complete pleasure to read. In the end, the authors note sheds light on the story. After reading this masterpiece I’m looking forward to reading many more books by the author.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was in love with this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I was taken on an emotional journey while reading this. I related to this book in many different aspects. I felt that the author at times was writing about me to me. I highly recommend this book.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While I did enjoy the overall storyline of The Scent of Gardenias, I honestly struggled with the authors writing style. It wasn’t anything drastically different from other historical fictions I’ve read, but I feel the timing and pace of the story could have been structured better. I found myself confused and had to re-read sections to get a feeling for how much time had elapsed, which took me away from the actual story of Margaret Rose trying to survive her life of poverty, single motherhood and other disadvantages of the 1940s America. This is a poignant story of Margaret coping with harsh realities and fighting for a life that is worth living for her children. We see her go through relationships and learning about herself throughout her journey to discovery where her true happiness lies. I do appreciate a strong female character but wanted more background on some of the supporting characters in this story. I wanted them to come to life more for me. Overall, good story of a strong woman struggling to find her freedom and independence in a male dominated world.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wonderful historical fiction takes you on the journey that is Margaret Roses life…it takes you through the difficult times before, during and after WWII. It truly makes you wonder just how much one person can go through in a lifetime. Margaret dreams and desires more from life than what she is told it should be by her parents and tries to make those dreams a reality. Despite the many hardships Margaret faces over the years, her devotion to her family is something you will never doubt as it is always her focus. This was so well written and had my heart engaged the entire way through. If you enjoy historical fiction I highly recommend you grab a copy today and get reading.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a beautifully written, heartfelt story which I absolutely loved. The author clearly took a lot of time to write this story as I could feel all of the emotions of the character, I could imagine what she was describing, I really did feel like I was sharing in the grief of Margaret at times. Margaret really was such a strong person, with everything she went through, I really did feel for her – she definitely had strength and determination.
I enjoyed following Margaret’s journey, it was very emotional at times and I would definitely recommend it to other readers.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found this an enthralling read; A new author to me I was not sure how I would settle to it. I must say that I found it a brilliant read and the author paints emotional pictures of the world as it was, with all the ups and downs that life brings.
Starting off in small town America in the early 1940s, the author has us following Margaret Rose; as she grows from a teenager and matures. Following her hopes and dreams. The difficulties and joy that come with large families living in uncertain times, it is not a positive spin on a these times, touching on many hard points, death, marriages of convenience and certainly the lifestyle of the time where life is run from a man’s point of view.
Young love, which quickly comes to an early and unfortunate end, sees young Margie a single mother and war widow, but life must go on and Margaret moves forward, leaving her hard earnt job.
A second unhappy marriage ends when her husband asks for divorce, 2 youngsters and Maggie trying to handle the hardships of low income through war and post war America.
Finally on her feet we find Margaret moving up in the world with her new husband, who is maybe not what he seems. The Italian family show their true colours. Margaret is whisked away to salvation, she returns to her home town.
More trials are thrown her way as she tries to live with her young family on very meagre resources. With children being involved nothing is easy.
Family, strength and lies, hardship, sorrow and joy weave together in this endearing and emotional story.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This was vert well written, with such a rich storyline and rich storytelling, it was hard to put down. It was so easy for me to imagine myself being right there with Maggie (Margaret) and the rest of characters as this story unfolded. It was such a beautiful story and history, I could hardly put it down. I am honestly in awe of well this novel was written and done. I didn’t want to leave or stop reading. Kudos to this author for this amazing gem of a story. I’m so glad I got the chance to read it!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Barbara Bohls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is not in my normal wheel house, so I was a little apprehensive to start it. I was completely blown away with this book. The way it is written gives you all the feelings that you could ever dream of. It shows a very strong determined female lead. She goes through many trials and tribulations throughout this book trying to make sure that she actually does something with her life. This is completely unheard of during the WWII time frame and gives my inner feminist a pep rally so to speak. Knowing that this story is inspired by true events makes it even better. It is like a birds eye view as to how women were treated during the 1920’s. It will make you realized how far women’s rights have come and yet how far they need to go. The constant ups and downs that the main character goes through is gut wrenching and inspiring. I felt raw and vulnerable while reading this and I didn’t want it to end. It was an amazing escape from my normal genre and I am so glad that I took the adventure. I highly recommend this book to anyone who just wants to see a woman thrive through what most would consider huge life decisions and tragedies.

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