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

At 38, 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 14-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.

For these three strong Southern women, the roots they’ve planted on Glory Road will give life to the adventures waiting just around the curve.

"Brims with family, second chances, and new horizons." (Lisa Wingate, New York Times best-selling author of Before We Were Yours)

"Rich colorful characters capturing my heart, combined with a story that kept me up till the wee hours, Glory Road is a perfect read. Lauren Denton has done it again!" (Lisa Patton, best-selling author of Rush and Whistlin’ Dixie in a Nor’easter)

"Once again Lauren Denton brings her lyrical writing and compelling characters to a story that will enthrall readers from page one." (Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of Only Ever Her and co-founder of She Reads, for Glory Road)

Southern women’s fiction, stand-alone novel

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Lauren K. Denton
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Devon O'Day
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March 19, 2019
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Listening Length	10 hours and 29 minutes
Author	Lauren K. Denton
Narrator	Devon O'Day
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	March 19, 2019
Publisher	Thomas Nelson
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07HXXDD1X
Best Sellers Rank	#33,311 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #69 in Southern United States Literature #93 in Clean & Wholesome Romance (Audible Books & Originals) #137 in Christian Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Christine Miller

Lovely read, you’ll enjoy it!

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019

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Really enjoyed this book, I think it's my favorite Lauren K Denton read so far! She has great character development with the right combo of love, loss, growth and change. The story follows three generations of women–a mom, her teenage daughter, and her mother. She tells the story from each women's point of view, which I love. Her descriptions had me picturing the exact location of Jessie's shop, Sumner's home on the water and the entirety of Glory Road. I connected easily to the story and loved every page. This would be the PERFECT spring break or summer read, you won't be disappointed....except maybe when you've finished and have to move on to read something else!! ;)

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SouthernGal820

Beautiful Descriptions

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020

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Being born and raised in Florida in the 60s I know what the South was like before being overcrowded and overdeveloped. I remember dirt roads, mornings with dew on the grass and orange trees with blossoms that smelled like pure heaven. Summers shelling peas and shucking corn that came from my Granny's garden...the only vegetables we knew, fresh and delicious. Glory Road took me back to those amazing memories and made my soul feel at peace. Ms. Denton has a way with descriptions that can do this and if they aren't memories for you, her descriptions make you long for those kind of experiences. The characters are all so dimensional and so individual you want to know their stories and you want good things for them. I read a lot and this book is one of the best I have read in a while, maybe because it felt so familiar. The story is a simple one but it's a heartwarming one. I recommend this book.

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NMarieNealkindle Customer

Another amazing story by Ms. Denton

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019

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I gave Glory Road 5 stars because it's a beautiful story about family, love, new beginnings and sad endings sometimes. That's the way life goes. I love the setting, the characters and the plot. I highly recommend Lauren K. Denton as a fine writer any girl or woman would enjoy reading.

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Joanne Coulton/ Coulton Creations

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021

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A true sweet love story! Well-written & warm I was carried away with the suttle nuances! Loved the garden themes, the little pieces beginning of each chapter, each one so thoughtful gave anticipation and a unique depth adding to the reality. Contemplative & well rounded in the execution I found the narrative derived for each individual character charmingly poinient, enhancing the overall ambient structure of a beautiful glimpse into a personal diary.

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Nicole

Not the best of her books

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019

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I love the other books by this author and i really got into this book. It was a great story line. However the last few chapters felt rushed, it honestly felt as though the author got bored and just wanted to wrap it up. New characters were introduced in the last few chapters but then nothing ever comes of them. The storyline for Evan feels very unfinished, there was no wrap up really. The story was going great the just fell off a cliff leaving you wondering what happened and what the point in the whole book even was to not know how it ends.

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Donna Wood

It was like I was reading my life's story.

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021

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So much that is written resembles some of what I experienced growing up. A boy I grew up with, life gets twisted, a bad marriage, divorce, shutting down my feelings so as not to get them hurt again. My own mother being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and later my father. In the end I got the boy. Thank you Lauren K. Denton for writing such wonderful story.

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Carolyn

A heartfelt southern story

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019

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Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the advanced copy of Glory Road by Lauren K. Denton.

I have read both The Hideaway and Hurricane Season by Lauren K. Denton and she's quickly become one of my favorite authors when it comes to women's southern fiction. I absolutely adored both previous books and had a hunch Glory Road would become a favorite of mine as well.

This book felt a little different from The Hideaway and Hurricane Season, but in very good ways.

Glory Road follows Jessie, Evan (Jessie's fourteen year old daughter), and Gus (Jessie's mother). Jessie and Evan had moved back to her hometown of Perry, Alabama, several years ago after her marriage crumbled.
Jessie opened her gardening shop, Twig, and finally feels like herself after years of struggling to be someone she was not. She's closed off her heart to love after her divorce, but this summer might prove to be one that will open her heart back up. A close high school friend, Ben, reenters her life and then she meets Sumner when he casually walks into her gardening shop one day.
Evan is entering into the summer before her freshman year in high school begins and helps in her Mom's shop frequently. She is determined to hold onto her unique personality and not to be changed by the world around her. This summer opens up a world of possibility for Evan, and she's determined to make the most of it.
Gus is a stubborn, witty homemaker, always cooking up something in the kitchen. She's a widow, living next door to her daughter and granddaughter. She is not afraid to share her opinion and is always trying to steer Jessie towards love again.

This book is sweet, full of summertime nostalgia and glimpses of the south. I enjoyed the way the book was narrated - it was so well-written and magical. I loved seeing both the similarities and differences in three generations of women throughout the story. The characters were so raw and intentional - Jessie's struggle as she worked through her emotions from her past and the love that she could experience now, Evan's discovery of who she is and how she always turns back to family. I really connected with her and saw pieces of my fourteen-year-old self in her. And then there's Gus. Oh, Gus. She had to be my favorite character. Her stubbornness and humor had me laughing out loud! She is determined and reminded me so much of my own grandmother.

Glory Road was such a beautiful story. The descriptions were spot on and had me visualizing everything from that red dirt road, to the rain drops falling during Jessie's evening runs. The small details were incredible as well - before each chapter began, there were quotes from gardening books. This was such a lovely addition and some quotes were so fascinating! I learned a lot about gardening from this book and it made me want to start planting one.

Sumner's and Ben's interactions with Jessie were believable and well-written - the struggle in Jessie's emotions and how her backstory is revealed throughout the story and not simply spelled out in the beginning was such a great writing choice. The way Lauren draws out her characters in such a personal way makes all of them seem so real. Gus had me laughing, Evan had me reminiscing, and Jessie had me feeling: peace, sadness, heartbreak, fear, love.

This is such a heartfelt read and definitely worth it to pick up!!

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D. Crunk

Glory Road

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020

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Well, I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did! I'll read anything...almost...that is written by an alabamian....but this book is good, well written, characters that you can identify with and as a plus, has hints for gardeners....so yes, I recommend it to all readers! It is an easy read and I plan to read more of ms Denton's books...so read this book, you won't be disappointed!

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Garlandstitcher

Yet another brilliant book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2019

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She’s done it again with another very good book. Fell in love with all of the characters. Lauren really brings her characters alive, I always have such clear pictures of them in my mind and yet she doesn’t go to in depth descriptions like so many other authors. There is no waffling, no repetitive narrative just a good strong story. I have now read 3 good books from Lauren and can’t wait for her next one.

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