Ginny Bloom Hunnicutt is crawling back home to Cottonwood Cove Alabama, her promising CNN news-reporting career in shambles when an on-air flub cost her the job and cost CNN a lawsuit. Putting ego aside, she takes a position at the Chatterbox, the local weekly newspaper run by her mother, the town gossip. What’s a southern belle to do in a crisis but run home to her mama?
But when a mysterious hot high school football coach rolls into town, Ginny’s luck begins to change. Seems he has more secrets than a shady politician and Ginny’s determined to dig up the truth, and write the story that will get her career back on track. Everyone knows in a small, southern town, nothing stays private. But the more she delves into his past, the more she begins to fall for the former college football star. The coach’s star player has some secrets of his own and when Ginny uncovers it all, she must decide if she should reveal everything or follow her heart and protect the people she has grown to care for.
Author Beth Albright weaves a saucy southern tale filled with intrigue, romance and laugh out-loud comedy. From the bright lights of Friday night football to the darkened bedroom of unexpected lovers, it’s a richly layered story with more twists and turns--and mud--than an Alabama back road.
Awards & Accolades for author Beth Albright
DOUBLE Finalist for the RT REVIEWERS Awards
The Sassy Belles for BEST CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Wedding Belles for BEST Contemporary Love and Laughter
The Sassy Belles WON Best Debut Novel from the Book Junkie Choice Awards
The Sassy Belles—
*Finalist BEST DEBUT NOVEL, RT REVIEWERS AWARDS, 2014
*Top Five Summer Pick – Deep South Magazine
*Finalist: Best Debut Novel – Book Junkie Choice Awards
Wedding Belles—
*Finalist BEST NOVEL, LOVE AND LAUGHTER, RT REVIEWERS AWARDS 2014
*RT Magazine Top Pick for August
*Nominated for GOLD SEAL OF EXCELLENCE, RT Magazine/August
Sleigh Belles—
*Barnes and Noble Bookseller Picks: September Top Pick for Romance
Praise For The Novels of Beth Albright
Dripping with southern charm and colloquialisms, the novel once again proves Albright’s firsthand knowledge of southern culture. The women in Albright’s novels are especially well written—happy to challenge the status quo when necessary but also aware of that old adage, “You catch more flies with honey.” This delightfully campy and romantic read will satisfy fans of Mary Kay Andrews, Alexandra Potter, and Lisa Jewell. -- Booklist Review for Wedding Belles
By turns tender, witty, steamy, and sharp, Albright's debut novel proves she's a gifted storyteller with intimate knowledge of southern culture. This charming tale is tailor-made for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Anne George." –Booklist Review for The Sassy Belles
…with distinct nods to the strength of family, the friendship sisterhood and the indomitable Southern spirit...Albright's first novel is a frothy, frolicking story..."
–Kirkus Review for The Sassy Belles
“Albright good-naturedly displays her inner redneck while steering this giddy Dixie romp with ease-leaving lots of room at the happy ending for another adventure starring these steel magnolias" –Publisher's Weekly Review for The Sassy Belles
“Readers will find some sexy, Southern fun for Christmas with The Sassy Belles.” – Library Journal for Sleigh Belles
"The Sassy Belles are back and sassier than ever! ... With clever dialogue and richly drawn characters, Albright shows once again she's a natural-born storyteller who knows how to pen a charming tale. Regardless of game-day colors worn, this sexy and fun Southern series will have readers coming back for more!" –RT Magazine Review for Wedding Belles
“The Sassy Belles reminded me that the South is like no other place on earth. Kudos to Beth Albright for capturing its spirit so perfectly in this lighthearted debut novel.” -Celia Rivenbark, New York Times bestselling author of We're Just Like You, Only Prettier
