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Praise for To Win Her Favor

"Alexander continues her ode to the magnificent Belle Meade Plantation, using it to illustrate questions of race, faith, and loyalty that continue to haunt today. Richly drawn secondary characters add depth, humor, and a sobering perspective on how Reconstruction affected racial relations, social status, and economic fortunes. Fans will appreciate, and applaud the smooth merging of social commentary and a sweet love story."
~Publishers Weekly

"In To Win Her Favor, Tamera Alexander exposes the ugliness of the bigotry and prejudice prevalent in the post-Civil War South, especially toward freedmen and immigrants. She counters with the unfailing love of God that gently reprimands, lovingly restores, and gives extravagant gifts. Alexander's writing carries the story effortlessly, creating a landscape rich in the scents and sights of the Reconstruction era . . .  Through the difficulties overcome and the refining of their characters, Cullen and Maggie learn to trust the Lord with their future, as the Lord redeems their pasts through their struggles. The story's complexity provides abundant storylines for future books with these characters."

~ Christian Library Journal, Diane Carver Sekeres

"Alexander brings in characters from earlier series titles (To Whisper Her Name), yet this book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Strong characters, a sense of the times, and the themes of love, friendship, and the importance of loyalty and determination make this a triumph."
~Library Journal Starred Review

"As with To Whisper Her Name, I LOVED this book. I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this and it has exceeded my expectations. Tamera Alexander flawlessly weaves history, racism, horse racing, and in-depth character development. Even the 'minor' characters were fleshed out, and I am overjoyed to know that one of them will have her chance for love in Alexander's upcoming July 2015 novella To Mend a Dream. I also love the cameos Alexander includes from previous books. Tamera Alexander gets better with every book and I cannot wait for her next one!"
~ Katie from Goodreads

“No insta-love here! Readers get to experience the growing attraction between the headstrong and determined Maggie and the swoon-worthy Cullen. The deeply drawn characters move the story along at a steady pace – even Bucket, the dog, and Bourbon Belle, the mare, will win readers over.”
~ RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

"Marriage of convenience stories are my favorite and To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander is no exception. The challenges and dynamics of the unlikely relationship between a southern lady and handsome Irishman sizzle with tension and passion. The plot is as powerful as the magnificent thoroughbreds the heroine rides. A moving story of overcoming post-Civil War obstacles and racial discrimination. Readers won't be able to put down the book until the last page."
~ Jody Hedlund, bestselling author of Love Unexpected

"Tamera Alexander delivers a beautifully-realized novel of love, faith, and redemption. Brimming with rich historical detail and populated with compelling characters both real and imagined, To Win Her Favor is certain to find favor with Ms. Alexander's' fans and to win her many new ones."
~ Dorothy Love, author of The Bracelet and Carolina Gold

"Tamera Alexander is one of my favorite authors, so I expect a lot from her novels. To Win Her Favor is captivating beyond expectation! This novel has everything readers are looking for--rich characterization, page-turning intrigue, a heartwarming romance charged with tension, and more!"
~ Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times bestselling author

"I have rarely read a more wonderful book than To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander. Rich with historical detail and fully developed characters, this novel held me spellbound until the last page. If you read one historical novel this year, make it To Win Her Favor. It will linger with you long after the last page."
~ Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author of the Hope Beach series and The Inn At Ocean's Edge

"Tamera Alexander has done it again! To Win Her Favor is peopled with fascinating, richly-drawn characters that drew me into their very hearts and souls. Maggie and Cullen's story captures the drama and tragedy of the post-Civil War era, but more importantly, it captures the humanity of those who triumphed after a dark time in our nation's history to rebuild lives marked by joy and anchored by faith."
~ Deborah Raney, author of The Face of the Earth and The Chicory Inn Novels series

"There's a level of realism to Cullen and Maggie that captured my emotions and immediately drew me to them."
~ Carole Jarvis, blogger/reviewer Books, Music and Life (READ more of Carole's thoughtful review )