Southern Belles, A Novel about Love, Purpose & Second Chances

by Sarah Anderson, Amy Guilford (Illustrator), Katie Hess (Photographer)

Charlotte Buchanan just graduated from high school and is finally off to college to start her life as a writer. Ever since she was a child, she dreamed of traveling the world and writing award-winning stories about her journeys. A sweet and reserved Southern Belle from Georgia, Charlotte never expected one event to change her fate. The night before she and Cecilia Crawford, her fun and rebellious childhood best friend, leave for school, she meets a mysterious and handsome guy who challenges her future endeavors. Left with doubt and confusion after his sudden disappearance, Charlotte finds that sometimes life's unexpected surprises become our most treasured blessings. To accept her fate, she and her best friend will both set out on a journey to find purpose and learn the true meaning of love and second chances.

417 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 18, 2014

About the author

Sarah Anderson learned to knit at a very young age and has been hooked on the fiber crafts ever since. She taught herself to spin at 13, but it was not until 1992 that she became serious about her spinning. She developed a new technique she calls “wrap and roll,” which won her a cover on Spin Off magazine in 2008. She has taught at the Spin-Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR), contributed knit designs to All New Homespun and Handknit, and teaches at many venues. She lives near Snohomish, Washington.

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needs a Good Editor

First, grammar needs to be addressed. Many instances of the use of "I" where "me" should have been used. Second, the use of "your" rather than "you're" is third grade error. Third, the almost calm demeanor of a Catholic college freshman dealing with an unplanned pregnancy is almost laughable as is the almost manic reaction of a 21 year old best friend dealing with abortion. These characters were not of the real world but definitely a work of high school fiction. This work is best suited for preteens being fed a narrow diet of religion and strict unbending morals.

[MaryAnn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Southern boys and girls.

Not the typical Southern women and men you picture when you hear the phrase Southern Belles. Some of this story is exactly what you think it will be.
Some comes out and blindsides you. But the story is truly worth the effort it took you to learn to read in the first place. Can't wait to learn what happens next

[Leti806 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good and Suspenseful

I didn’t want to put the book down. Great character build up. Very enjoyable storyline with faith themed suspense and twists and turns. Romantics will enjoy this book.

[Joanne Haakmeester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book, but needs a good editor!

I really enjoyed this book although I am in the age range of the grand mothers I n the story! The scriptural and Christian emphasis was uplifting. I saw a lack of editing knowledge of correct usage of the personal pronouns "I" and "me". " I" was always used when it should have been "me". Why? Did the writer spend the day in the broom closet when this was taught in 5th grade?