Magnolia at midnight
(Book)

Welcome to Magnolia. Victoria is no longer mayor, a sentiment that she is still trying to get used to saying. After the inauguration of the new mayor, she's pretty sure that she has reached bottom--until her parents inform her that they are selling their house in Magnolia and she has a week to find a new place to live. Enter Maggie. Even though she poses the job opening as a desperate need for help at the inn, Victoria decides to take it as a temporary job until she can get on her feet. After all, she's a Holt and Holt's don't need handouts. They also don't need the sexy chef that doesn't seem to want to leave her alone and is breaking down all the walls she's put up. Fiona knows that something is wrong with her mom and the coffee shop. Ever since she moved back to Magnolia with her son, Fiona has sensed that something was off. It wasn't until she discovered the eviction notice that she realized just how bad things had gotten. After a pow-wow with the Red Stiletto ladies, Shari convinces her to drive to Nashville in search of Blake's father and the child support he's never sent. Things go from bad to worse once they get there. Dave's not interested in helping and being in the city she once called home is dredging up a ton of old memories. Now she's worried she doesn't have the strength to stand her ground and protect her son. - Cover.