When Wren Frazier heads south to honor her grandmother’s final wish, she finds five unexpected challenges, one grumpy (but handsome) neighbor, and maybe—herself. Although an artist, Wren packed away her brushes and paints and sought a practical career as an interior designer in Chicago. She’s always put herself last, happy to please everyone around her. But with a team of dedicated co-workers and a small town of quirky characters supporting her, she’s forced to give herself a little attention. As her artistic heart starts to awaken, Wren finds herself rediscovering the joy of creation and living authentically. But while she’s exploring the enchanting Georgia Low Country, creating beautiful paintings, and taking a chance on love, she uncovers a secret that shakes the foundation of her newfound happiness. With the revelation threatening to ruin the delicate balance Wren has only begun to realize, will she give up her fairytale and return to her reality? Book 1 in the Magnolia Bluff series. Love is always blooming at Magnolia Bluff! Leslie DeVooght's captivating characters fill Stealing Magnolias with humor, loving relationships, faith, and even grief. Gentle southern charm and unpredictable twists had me gasping one minute and laughing out loud the next. And then there were secrets. The true to life setting and relationship struggles kept me reading to the breathtaking epilogue. It's an unputdownable book. -- Angel Moore, Author of Their Family Arrangement Stealing Magnolias is a fabulous first offering from Leslie Kirby DeVooght.... You get sweet and sassy with this book, the perfect combination for a contemporary romance. Plus there's a strong faith thread that challenged the characters, and this reader) to examine just what God intends for their lives. -- Beckie Burnham, President of the Perry Paige Turners, organizers of the Turn a New Page Book Festival  An interior designer. A swoony romance writer. A fun list of challenges. DeVooght has mixed all the key ingredients of this story into a tasty southern charmer sure to keep readers smiling and coming back for more. —Becca Kinzer, Award winning author of First Love, Second Draft