From the very first page, I fell for Pastor Jack.  I love that Hunter made sure to emphasize that, while he is the spiritual leader of his church, he's also a man.  He's developed feelings for a friend but unfortunately she seems oblivious, which is very frustrating for him.  And in a moment of weakness he connects to her through a dating site ... while hiding his identity.  You know it isn't going to end well, yet you easily understand how he found himself caught up in the deception.  It lets you seen the more human side of him right along with Daisy.  

Daisy is a sweet and caring person but she is a little stuck on how some things from her past affect how she feels about herself.  And she's definitely a little clueless when it comes to Jack :)  She has a habit of putting people up on a pedestal and unfortunately that's what she's done to him.  But life tends to knock them down and things are quickly going to get complicated for her.  When the dust settles, she's definitely done some growing up and has a few things to come to terms with, including her feelings for Jack.  

Packed full of emotions, On Magnolia Lane wonderfully explores the idea of identity and perception, secrets and forgiveness.  All while delivering a tender love story that, more than once, made me give a little happy sigh.    

**Review given honestly and freely after receipt of a reader copy. This opinion is completely my own and was not influenced in any way.**