Set against the real history of Nashville's historic Belle Meade Plantation, the most influential thoroughbred stud farm in America's history, To Win Her Favor is a passionately stirring, highly acclaimed marriage-of-convenience story involving overcoming post-Civil War obstacles and racial discrimination. A man she never would have chosen for herself.

To give her that chance-and to save Linden Downs from being sold to the highest bidder-Maggie's father, aging, yet wily as ever, makes a barter. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail-Maggie must marry a man she's never met. Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. Maggie is certain that her mare, Bourbon Belle, can take the top purse in the inaugural Peyton Stakes, the richest race ever run in America. But starting over proves harder than he'd wagered, especially when Maggie Linden's father makes him an offer he shouldn't accept yet cannot possibly refuse. He's come to Nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and begin farming, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. An Irishman far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. But the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever. A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. When the new owner, Aidan Bedford, decides to redecorate his new house for his fiance, Savannah jumps at the opportunity.2016 Audie Winner from #1 CBA Bestselling Author Tamera Alexander. To Wager Her Heart is a sweeping Southern love story about a nation trying to heal and the courage of a man and woman to see themselves for who they truly are-and can be-together.Įxtending her beloved series in this sweet novella, Tamera Alexander offers readers the story of well-known character Savannah Darby, who would do almost anything to revisit her family home.

In the new reality of the post-Civil War South a railroad man and a Southern Belle-turned teacher must find a way to work together to achieve their dreams. But the one man who could help her-an Irishman far from home named Cullen McGrath-has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing for the rest of his life. To Whisper Her Name follows the journey of two wounded people and one fragile nation longing to find healing.Ī gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. Set during the Civil War at Nashville’s historic Belle Meade Plantation, Tamera Alexander portrays stories about enslavement and freedom, arrogance and humility, and the power of love to heal even the deepest of wounds.Īs Ridley Cooper seeks to make peace within himself for “betraying” the South he loved, Olivia Aberdeen is determined to never be betrayed again.

To win her favor by tamera alexander