The Memory Bouquet

by Sandra Edwards

Southern Book 1*2013Finalist in the Gulf Coast Chapter of Romance Writers of America's Silken SandsStar Contest* Three Sisters. Three stories. Three Missed Opportunities.On a visit to her hometown of Cypress Falls, Ginger Franklin runs into her high school sweetheart and tries to fend off his advances because she is, after all, married--maybe not happily married, but married nonetheless.Eldest sister, Risa Franklin Russell's marriage is falling apart, and it's happening right as her only daughter, Lisa, becomes engaged. As if that's not bad enough, she's not happy about the prospect of her traitorous sister's return for Lisa's wedding. Risa doesn't need Georgia's success or her own stupidity thrown in her face.Georgia Franklin contemplates going home for the first time in twenty-five years, after she learns her niece is getting married--to the son of Georgia's childhood crush. The only thing Georgia fears more than her past coming back to haunt her, is disappointing her niece.

Genres: Romance, Short Stories, Fiction, Contemporary

56 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards writes award-winning romance in a variety of subgenres such as paranormal (mostly time travel and reincarnation), contemporary, and suspense. She lives in the U.S. (west coast) with her husband, two kids, four dogs and one very temperamental feline. Sandra's books often push the envelope and step outside the boundaries of conventional romance. For more info on Sandra's books, visit her website at sandrawrites.com.

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Reviews

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

I should have written a review for the book right away because I honestly don't remember reading this or what it was about really. GAH!! I am sorry to other readers who will come across this useless review. Just know I didn't like it.

[Erin Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Star review of The Memory Bouquet (Southern Charmers Book 1) by Sandra Edwards

A light hearted and quick read from Sandra Edwards.

I have to admit I was a little lost whilst reading this one. The chapters were quick to read but because there were 3 Franklin sisters involved I felt that just as I was getting to understand and know one of them, then the story ended. It was a little frustrating to be honest. Even though I knew that there is a follow up story to come. The Memory Bouquet is a prequel to The Lonely Hearts Club.

The books as with all the previous books I have read by Sandra Edwards were well written. They caught my interest enough that I cannot wait to see how the stories of the 3 sisters unfold.

Lost loves and opportunities is the theme of The Memory Bouquet. It was interesting to see how each sister related to the other and I must say I am intrigued to see how it all pans out when they all come together for the first time in over 20 years for the wedding of their daughter and niece in The Lonely Hearts Club

[Pat aka Tygyr · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was part of a book bundle called "Lovers Lane Collection".
Before I got to the end where it stated that this was a Prequel to "The Lonely", I judged I was reading a quick characterization and back story of several characters. It just didn't read like a story. There are 3 sisters and each section is titled with their name. This Prequel left me wondering if this was meant to tweak my interest in the actual book, or was the actual book lacking in the characterizations and back story, so this Prequel had to be written afterwards.

[Anna-marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Memory Bouquet is a delightful collection of 3 short stories about the Franklin sisters.
Each story gives us a little snippet of each lady and their back story.
I loved this collection, it was sweet & funny and is the perfect lead up to The Lonely Hearts Club.

[Jackie Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Sandra Edwards Books, they are my summer beach holiday reads.
This short story was part of a book bundle called "Lovers Lane Collection" and is a prequel to "The Lonely Hearts Club".
This book left me wanting more and I couldn't wait for The lonely Hearts Club

[Lori Henrich · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three shorts stories about three sisters. I enjoyed the short stories. I just might have to read the novel these stories were leading up to.

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little preview of the series. It peaks your interest in the stories without giving too much away.

[Judy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't follow this at all. the setting kept changing with no rhyme or reason. Too many simular characters introduced too quickly and not deeply enough to care. This is one I abondoned.

[Stephanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

The stories never come together; the book ends abruptly. I know there is more to come however a book should be able to stand alone.