Magnolia Gardens

by Anna Jacobs, Julia Barrie (reader)

At the end of Hawthorn Close, there is a charming park which boasts two magnificent magnolia trees, and an assortment of houses and apartments. As part of the local council's commitment to a more diverse tenancy in the area, several new occupants are moving into the neighbourhood. Amongst them is Brett, a former foster child; Natalie, who is escaping an abusive ex-partner; and recently widowed Reid who, at 75, is trying to find happiness again.

From the cottages and farms to the local shop, pub and old manor house, residents' lives are set to intertwine, relationships bloom and both romance and heartache lie ahead.

Audio CD

Published May 1, 2024

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Carol Anne]

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Magnolia Gardens.

Another good solid story! yet the words thumping and capturing continue!!
Dictionaries are there to give us alternative words yet Anna chooses to use those same two words in every book!?? Thumping or Capture.. Why?
I personally find those repetitive words totally distracts me from her great stories… it’s such a shame for me anyway.
Does anyone else agree?

I challenge Goodreads to have a no prize competition including five or more authors with short exerts from one of their books.. I reckon I could easily pick Anna’s books from the others!
What say you Goodreads ?

[computerised accounting support]

Rose

Love Anna Jacob’s books such realistic writing. Once I pic them up I find it very hard to put down. Magnolia Gardens so true to some people’s life with such encouragement, to turn your life around.

[Mrs J T Headen Mrs s j forster]

another amazing story

Yet another story I couldn’t stop reading. Anna Jacobs books are now my favourite read. Each book has brilliant stories of people’s lives, troubles and happy endings.

[Penelope]

A quiet village setting with some unsavoury characters. Amanda is the warden for a small block of units specifically built and managed for people in desperate need. Carla trying to elude her abusive and violent partner, Matthew an older man, lost his home in a suspicious fire while he was convalescing in hospital from pneumonia and 18 yr old Brett who had been shafted by the foster system ignoring his need for glasses, since he became orphaned at 8 yrs old, resulting in him being unable to read or learn like his peers. Frank is a wanted man not only for his domestic abuse but for murder. The villagers rally around Carla to protect her from Frank. It’s a lovely story that has a realism covering the hardships all three have had to endure and what happens to them all in Magnolia Gardens area. Page turner!

[Sharon Richardson]

Good afternoon Everyone, I am going to do a couple of reviews the first one is Magnolia Gardens 3rd book in the Larch Tree Lane Series by Anna Jacobs ......this story is about a charming park that has 2 gorgeous Magnolia Trees that everyone comes to love there are some new units that have been especially built for people in desperate situations that don't have anywhere else to go and their is a trust to help them get back on the feet and try and move on .........there is so much more to this story but I will let you enjoy this book a real page turner I didn't want to put it down or for it to end ......so you know what to do ........enjoy😀

[Janet]

Really enjoyed this book, I loved how all the new residents got to know each other quickly and looked out for one another.
I especially liked Brett's story.
I was a bit disappointed though to find that the main characters from previous books, weren't in this one. Also, I thought the ending was a bit rushed.
All in all though, it was a nice read, it was hard to put down for me.
I borrowed this from the library. I think I have a long wait though for the next one in the series, don't think it's being released until later in the year, sadly.

[josephine Hunt]

A lovely story about hardships and hope and eventually happiness.

I love reading this author’s books. Within the first few pages it is possible to be hooked on the story, they are all very different but there is always something that ties the story to Anna Jacobs. I am now reading some of the stories for the second time and they get better.

[Brittany Key]

I love Magnolias ❤️ I have one in my garden they are truely. beautiful 😍 could not put this book down, unfortunately I had to as my Mum's bungalow was flooded this morning 21st Sep. 😬 horrendous!!! Most of the week took up. But finished it today. So pleased it was a happy ending. So very glad Frank ended up under a bus.
Evil pig. Looking fwd to Lavender Lane. I love lavender too. 💜

[Michael David entwistle]

Brilliant book

Couldn't find anything wrong to say . Once again couldn't put it down excellent read carnt wait for next book to come out

[mois reads]

Exceptional

Wow like all of Anna's books this one was a sure fire winner didn't want it to end. I would love to live in a place like magnolia gardens a perfect place 5 STARS

[jill dunklin]

Magnolia Gardens by Anna Jacobs

Very good story I couldn't put it down!! I will recommend this book to my friends and family. I give this book 5 stars

[Sandra]

This book is inspiring, the characters overcoming major life issues.
The story of people working together.
A wonderful book.

[Cyd]

Wonderful story, as expected…I

[Judy Bolitho]

This book was quite a nice read, following the usual Anna Jacobs formula.

[Dan Hooks]

Loved the story about how the care system can be so wrong and how investments can go wrong too !

[Amanda Haack]

A feel good story about helping others.

[Sue Hickling]

Brilliant books ,cant wait for book 4 to come out in September . 😁

[Gloria]

Another heartwarming story.

[Lesley]

enjoyed this book very much.
Have enjoyed reading this authors work.
would recommend this book

[Sue Hayward]

cosy gentle read