Reviews
One True Place
“I enjoyed this story tremendously. True Cowley is a flawed but loveable character who I could sympathize with and cheer for with each turn of the page…. Having enjoyed the author’s debut novel, Lily in Bloom, I was excited to return to southern Alabama and reconnect with some of the characters from that first book. The author’s skillful descriptions, both of people and setting, seemed to transport me into this charming village filled with unusual people and beautiful flora.
Margaret Cunningham writes with humor and grace, weaving a tale that is filled with romance and surprises. One True Place offers its readers so many things – romance, mystery, and a lovely story of a woman’s quest to reconcile herself with her past. I recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a light, humorous, Southern love story.”
-Working Girl Reviews
“…I enjoyed reading this story. There is something about One True Place that gives the reader a tranquil and calm feeling.” -Coffee Time Reviews
Lily in Bloom
“Margaret P. Cunningham produces a complex, heartfelt story that makes you smile. The characters are lively, warm and charming. The plot is simple but strong. The secrets of the garden, house and characters keep you intrigued and wanting more. Eloquently written, Lily in Bloom is a proud moment for Cunningham!”
— Manic Readers
“This is a wonderfully quirky story, with friendship, love, a little paranormal and lots of weirdness tossed in for good measure. I found myself smiling as I read about the antics of these characters, and teared up a time or two as well…Even if you don’t have a love of flowers you won’t be able to help but fall in love with this charming book.”
— Simply Romance Reviews
“A fine southern story told in fine southern style, Lily in Bloom is as funny as it is rich in character and emotion. It’s almost a coming-of-age story, only the protagonist isn’t a teenager, she’s fifty years old. Call it a coming-of-age all over again with insight borne of life already lived.”
— Michael Knight, Award-winning Author
and Creative Writing Director, University of Tennessee
“This story has a very strong plot. I loved Lily’s friends Helen and Marilee and how three women so different could be so close. Will is a wonderful character and he got better when he decided to grow up. In the end, both the garden and Lily get a wonderful new life free of old debris and weeds.”
— Coffee Time Romance
Lily in Bloom is a treat. The characters struggle with many of life’s problems, but Ms. Cunningham shepherds them through these difficulties with a style of writing that is eloquent and totally engaging. Southern humor weaves its way among the trials and tribulations to add even more delight to the story.
— The Long and the Short of It, score of 5 out of 5 books
