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Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton: Review & Giveaway

March 23, 2019 by Suzie Waltner 15 Comments

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton with JustRead Publicity Tours! We continue the Glory Road celebration on social media starting March 26.

ABOUT THE BOOK

GloryRoad-LaurenKDentonTitle: Glory Road
Author: Lauren K. Denton
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Women’s Fiction/Southern Fiction
Release Date: March 19, 2019

Written in Lauren Denton’s signature Southern style, Glory Road tells the story of three generations of women navigating the uncertain pathways of their hearts during a summer that promises to bring change–whether they’re ready for it or not.

At thirty-eight, garden shop owner Jessie McBride thinks her chances for romance are years behind her and, after her failed marriage, she’s fine with that. She lives contentedly with her fiery mother and her quiet, headstrong daughter. But the unexpected arrival of two men on Glory Road make her question if she’s really happy with the status quo. Handsome, wealthy Sumner Tate asks her to arrange flowers for his daughter’s wedding, and Jessie finds herself drawn to his continued attention. And Ben Bradley, her lingering what-could-have-been from high school days who’s known her better than anyone and whom she hasn’t seen in years, moves back to the red dirt road. Jessie finds her heart being pulled in directions she never expected.

Meanwhile, Jessie’s fourteen-year-old daughter, Evan, is approaching the start of high school and trying to navigate a new world of identity and emotions–particularly as they relate to the cute new guy who’s moved in just down the road. At the same time, Jessie’s mother, Gus, increasingly finds herself forgetful and faces a potentially frightening future.

As all three women navigate the uncertain paths of their hearts and futures, one summer promises to bring change–whether they’re ready for it or not.

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IN MY OPINION

This is southern fiction at it’s finest. Lauren K. Denton draws you in with these three generations of women, the small town setting, and true southern hospitality.

Jessie gets the most page time as she runs her garden shop, raises her teenage daughter, worries over her mother, and navigates the interest of two men (but the romance is a very small part of Glory Road). Jessie, Evan, and Gus are strong women who battle doubts and disappointments while stirring the embers of hope. Through it all, they love and support each other.

Denton has once again wowed me with her thought-provoking prose, unraveling the details of this story much like a beloved tale. Grab your sweet tea and settle onto the porch swing for a long visit with the women on Glory Road.

My Rating:

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

lauren k denton

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Lauren now lives with her husband and two young daughters in Homewood, just outside Birmingham. In addition to her fiction, she writes a monthly newspaper column about life, faith, and how funny (and hard) it is to be a parent. On any given day, she’d rather be at the beach with her family and a stack of books. Her debut novel, The Hideaway, is USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestseller. Her second novel, Hurricane Season, released in April, 2018, and was listed on BookPage’s 2018 list of Most Anticipated Fiction.

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR: website | facebook | twitter | instagram | pinterest


Glory Road giveaway

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(2) winners will each win a print copy of Glory Road.

Be sure to check out each stop on the Blog and Takeover tours for more chances to win. Full tour schedule on this tour shown below. Giveaway begins at midnight March 23, 2019 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 30, 2019. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Due to shipping cost, only US mailing addresses valid. For our giveaway rules and policy, click HERE.

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Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of blog stops!

AND

Be sure to stop at the takeover tour, starting on March 26, for more chances to win!

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Filed Under: Blog Tours, giveaway, Guest Post Tagged With: contemporary fiction, Southern fiction

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Danielle Hammelef says

    March 23, 2019 at 7:54 AM

    Excellent review! You’ve convinced me that I want to read this book, especially since it made you think–these are the best books!

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    • Suzie Waltner says

      March 23, 2019 at 8:47 AM

      They are wonderful, character-driven reads. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Arletta says

    March 23, 2019 at 10:15 AM

    I loved both Hurricane Season and The Hideaway. I am longing to read Glory Road!

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    • Suzie Waltner says

      March 23, 2019 at 3:26 PM

      Hurricane Season was the first book I read by Lauren Denton and I was like, “Why did I wait so long?” Learned that lesson quickly!

      Reply
      • Arletta says

        March 24, 2019 at 8:41 AM

        I read Hurricane Season first also! It drew me in.

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  3. Faith Creech says

    March 23, 2019 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks so much for the review. Sounds like such a good book.

    Reply
    • Suzie Waltner says

      March 23, 2019 at 3:26 PM

      It is! I hope you love it as much as I did.

      Reply
  4. Patty says

    March 23, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    I just recently finished Hurricane Season, I am sure this would be just as good!

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    • Suzie Waltner says

      March 24, 2019 at 7:52 AM

      I would say it definitely is!

      Reply
  5. kim hansen says

    March 24, 2019 at 2:51 PM

    Sounds like a good read.

    Reply
  6. Caryl Kane says

    March 24, 2019 at 9:43 PM

    Wonderful review!

    Reply
  7. Kay Garrett says

    March 25, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    Thank you for your review on “Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton and for being part of the JustRead Publicity Tours blog tour.

    Sounds like a wonderful book. I’d love the opportunity to read it. It’s on my TBR list.

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  8. Danielle McDonald says

    March 26, 2019 at 9:15 AM

    Cant wait to read this book sounds great

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  9. Donna Jacoby says

    March 26, 2019 at 9:50 PM

    I’m looking forward to reading The Hideaway as well as Glory Road. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
    • Suzie Waltner says

      March 27, 2019 at 6:35 AM

      I need to read The Hideaway too 🙂

      Reply

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