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Magnolia House: A wonderfully uplifting romance Kindle Edition

by Angela Barton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 304 ratings
From the author of the successful Arlette's Story. Angela Barton brings you a wonderful new novel set in London. Highly recommended.
When you open up your home and your heart … Rowan Forrester has it all – the happy marriage, the adorable dog, the good friends, the promising business and even the dream home after she and her husband Tom win a stunning but slightly dilapidated Georgian townhouse in London at auction. But in the blink of an eye, Rowan’s picture-perfect life comes crashing down around her and she is faced with the prospect of having to start again. To make ends meet she begins a search for housemates, and in doing so opens the door to new friends and new beginnings. But could she be opening the door to new heartbreak too?
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~ This book is outstanding. I finished it in 24hours, and was totally gripped by it. I was actually moved to tears in some sections due to the magical descriptions by the author that allowed me to play out the whole story in my head ~ Love this journey through so many emotions, heartache, betrayal, loneliness, depression, addiction, fear and of course love and the happiness that it brings. ~ I highly recommend Magnolia House, it's full of warmth, love, secrets, drama and emotion, the perfect combination to a Contemporary Women's Fiction. ~ A lovely story full of heartbreak but also joy.
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  1. Print length
    332 pages
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  4. Publication date
    January 29, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07KW5TTJC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Choc Lit
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781893951
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  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 304 ratings

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Angela Barton

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Hi, I'm Angela and welcome to my author page. I was born in London but grew up in Nottingham, and although I've lived in Saudi Arabia and France, England always pulls me back.

When I'm not reading or writing, I can usually be found playing with air-drying clay, making miniature book earrings. I'm simply obsessed with books: their feel, their smell, their stories, their covers... I could very happily spend a whole day in Waterstones – I'm the strange woman sniffing books in the corner! Thankfully, I haven't been forcibly removed. Yet.

I'm passionate about writing both contemporary and historical fiction and love time spent researching. In 2018 I signed publishing contracts for three novels with Choc Lit’s new imprint, Ruby Fiction.

I'm a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and a reader for their New Writers’ Scheme. I'm also a member of Nottingham Writers’ Studio, the Society of Authors and Ellipses and Ampersands’ fiction critique group.

If you've purchased Arlette's Story, Magnolia House, or You've Got My Number, I'm very grateful.

Thank you very much. xx

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  • Bjm15
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
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    I loved reading Magnolia House! The characters came to life, grew and then warmed my heart. Thank you, Angela, for a well-written story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022
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    Cute story about the many things that can go wrong in a life. Rowan has a lot to deal with, but with reason and resilience, she gets life back on an even keel, with happiness and success.
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  • Jean Atterberry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece by Angela Barton
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
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    Such a wonderful story! Another masterpiece by Angela Barton! I highly recommend!
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  • RoloPoloBookBlog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just the right amount of everything . . . .
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
    Magnolia House by Angela Barton
    Source: NetGalley and Choc Lit Publishing
    My Rating: 5/5 stars

    Magnolia House is everything Rowan Forrester and her husband could have ever wished for in a home! With rooms perfect for living and for working, Magnolia House was meant to be the start of a wonderful future, the newest chapter in an already happy marriage. Unfortunately, the universe doesn’t always dance to the same tune as our wishes and within weeks of moving in, Rowan finds herself very much alone and unsure of her future.

    Not willing to turn her life upside down yet again, Rowan decides to renovate Magnolia House making it suitable for both herself and renters. Bringing strangers into her home is a scary prospect, but for once, the universe seems to be on Rowan’s side. While visiting her parents in France, she inadvertently runs into (literally!) Ace, a wonderfully happy, energetic, and enthusiastic man who happens to be looking for a new place to call home back in jolly old England. One suite down, one to go . . .

    Nora and her adorable daughter, Primrose have been down on their luck for a time, but things are starting to look up and the first bit of hope they have had comes in the form of a suite in Magnolia House. Nora is a model and wonderful mother and the new company brings a bit of joy back to Rowan’s life and certainly to Magnolia House.

    As everyone settles into their new lives, new homes, and new arrangements, Rowan does her best to navigate it all and move past the heartache of her loss. She becomes fast friends with Ace, finds some small success with her jewelry making small business, adores looking after Primrose and chatting with Nora, and disturbingly attracted to Ace’s roommate. Yes, things are definitely changing in Rowan’s life; sadly, not all the changes are good.

    Though Rowan’s jewelry is selling well, she needs to do more, make more, market more if she is going to have a successful and proper business. Her attraction to James is exciting yet also feels like a betrayal of her late husband, her best friend (and sister-in-law) is clearly struggling with something beyond the loss of her brother, and there are the nasty messages that keep appearing, messages that hint at a dark past Rowan knows nothing about. As if the grieving process weren’t enough, Rowan also must deal with all these issues as well as the day-to-day bits that life always seems to throw at her. Little does Rowan know, all the problems and all the issues are going to come to light and be dealt with in one crushing moment and Magnolia House will never be the same again.

    The Bottom Line: I have had a truly excellent start to my book reading year and Magnolia House is just one more example of the excellence! The synopsis really doesn’t do this book justice with regards to how much actually occurs, how many lives and moments intersect, and how the past comes crashing, in a most spectacular way into the present. This isn’t just a story about love, friendship, and loyalty, but also one of learning to trust again, healing, and accepting the past for what it was and moving beyond it into a bright and hopeful future. Magnolia House is also very much about the strength of one woman who discovers rock bottom does indeed have a basement and there is nowhere to go from the basement, but up. I found this strange mixing of people and events to be most enjoyable with all the emotions and feels and plot twists to be entirely engrossing. Once Magnolia House really got moving, I found it hard to put down and very much plowed my way through to the much deserved HEA.
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  • julie whiteley
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful and Lovely Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
    Magnolia House by Angela Barton is a 2019 Choc Lit publication.

    This story is a little bit like mixing something spicy with something sweet. Somehow, as unlikely as it sounds, the flavors complement each other.

    Magnolia House is a gentle read, with a lot of family drama and secrets, but it also has a bit of bite to it as well. There is a little mystery and sinister suspense, intertwined in the story, giving it a little bit of an edge. But the story is also a tender, and emotional, with family and friends working through difficult issues and supporting one another, and maybe a little romantic element to sweeten the pie.

    When Rowan and Tom win the bid for Magnolia House, it seems all their dreams are starting to come true. They are busy and working hard, and the house will need some major renovations, but they are happily married and excited about the future.

    However, a stunning series of events has left Rowan reeling, unsure if she can manage everything on her plate and deal with all the work Magnolia House requires. But, when she decides to open the house up to renters, her new tenants will bring stunning revelations into light and change the course of Rowan’s life, in ways she never imagined.

    This is an engrossing story, touching on realistic topics and issues. Life happens, people are flawed and make mistakes, have trouble coping with stress, keep secrets, tell lies and all the rest, but there is also the hope of second chances, a new start in life, forgiveness and closure, and all of it centers around the love of special friends and family.

    Overall, this is simply a wonderful and lovely story, with character development being its strongest suit. I found myself completely absorbed in the story and loved how everything came together in the end. The road to peace, contentment and happiness is not always an easy one, but these characters were willing to work for it and are justly rewarded.
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  • Carol
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming and entertaining read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2019
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    Magnolia House is a heartwarming and entertaining read that doesn’t shy away from exploring the highs and lows faced by the main character, Rowan. Throughout the story, there are dark and light moments that the author has balanced well. While it incorporates loss, grief and deception, it is undoubtedly also a story of carrying on, and of finding the positives when all around you seems to be falling apart.

    Rowan is a strong, likeable character, who doesn’t sit back and let her problems define her. She takes steps toward building a new life drawing the reader into her world, as they gain an understanding of her hopes and fears for the future.

    I loved the supporting cast of characters, especially Mason, who brings energy and enthusiasm to all he does, and Jet – Rowan’s adorable dog. James is a likeable male lead, whose role is at first subtle but develops well as the story progresses.

    As you’d expect from Angela Barton, the text is descriptive, making it picturesque in its depiction as images are brought to life from the page.
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  • sexybum
    4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2022
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    Enjoyable and light hearted novel, easy to read with a surprising little twist.
    Will definitely read more from this author
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  • sally
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it twice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2024
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    Loved the references to alot of heartache that we all have had in our lives but an easy read also.. 2nd time reading it ..
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  • margarita of the taverna
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2019
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    I have read this book in less than 24 hours could not put it down .loved the characters and cared what happened to then from the beginning of the story. Has you thinking you know what is going to happen then the story takes another turn. Highly recommend this book you won't be disappointed.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warning: this review contains plot spoilers!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2019
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    Magnolia House was written by my friend, Angela Barton, so I am biased and I enjoyed it very much. But I would like to recommend this book because it was very good.
    I expected a light hearted chic lit, but interspersed amongst the humour, I found aspects of the story very sad, many intriguing and some quite dark. At one point I got out of bed and tiptoed downstairs to make sure the doors were locked...
    If you like a story with twists and turns, Magnolia House keeps you guessing.
    I think that a good story leaves the reader wanting to know more, and this did.
    I want to know how the friends will develop their relationships with the child and her mother, and how this will impact upon their relationships with each other.
    I want to know more about the mother and all she has been through, coping alone with the child despite her grief, which has driven her to desperate measures and bizarre behaviour.
    But that’s another story. I hope.
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