This book is a prequel (?)to the Paradise series by the author. It's a cute, light hearted read ad offers a little bit of background on the house.

Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle are starting over in a new town. They formally worked at the Paradise and now are setting up in the new town as seamstresses. The new town is a fresh start for the two ladies. They meet Beulah, a sassy shop owner and Alma the timid preacher's wife.
As the two interested in women's rights and are working to start a women's rights movement in town and the men in town are not happy.
They meet Matt Macquire a sheep rancher who is interested in Lily. Can Lily tell Matt about her past and can the town except two ladies as seamstresses.
A wonderful story from Carolyn.

This uses the historical romance element that I was hoping for and enjoyed from this type of book, I thought the use of the 19th century Texas worked in the storyline, it felt like it was supposed to feel in this time-period. The characters were everything that I was looking for and enjoyed getting into this world and characters. Carolyn Brown has a strong writing style and was invested in what was happening in this book.

Set in 1883 Texas, the book follows Daisy and Lily, two women on the run from difficult pasts who land in the small town of Autrie. What begins as a search for safety quickly evolves into something bigger: a grassroots women’s movement that bridges divides between church pews and brothel walls. With the help of spirited allies—like a rebellious shopkeeper and a courageous preacher’s wife—Daisy and Lily spark a revolution of hope, healing, and long-overdue justice.

The friendships are the soul of the novel, and the theme of women lifting each other up is powerfully and movingly delivered. Each character, whether outspoken or quietly fierce, feels grounded and memorable. This is a bold, heartfelt historical novel that blends grit, warmth, and empowerment into a deeply satisfying story of sisterhood and self-discovery.

I enjoyed the Sisters in Paradise series by Carolyn Brown which focussed on a family that lived in Paradise, Texas. Where they lived was once a brothel. Seemingly at the urging of her fans Brown writes her first historical novel in almost twenty years. The year is 1883 and two women, Daisy and Lily, get off a train in Autrie, TX. They are claiming to be cousins and are hoping to open a seamstress shop. The pair worked at the brothel in Paradise. They and others who worked there have been sent out into Texas hoping to not be recognized and live respectable lives.

Lily and Daisy, make new friends in their small town including beaus for both of them. But things don’t run smoothly as they support the women’s rights movement. And they have an enemy in the shape of the town pastor.

I thought this was very fun. You don’t have to have read the Paradise series as this predates those stories. I assume there will be more books to come featuring some of the other brothel workers who took off to other towns. I liked that there were good and helpful men. And of course the friendship and support between Lily and Daisy is lovely as well.

The Paradise Petition AUDIO and ebook by Carolyn Brown. Brown’s last three or four books have been about sisters living in a huge house in Texas called The Paradise. Many years earlier it had been a brothel. Now Brown is digging into one hundred fifty years earlier to some of the woman who had lived and worked in The Paradise. Miss Raven has closed The Paradise and sent her girls to various towns around Texas while she returns to England to work with her sister for women’s rights. Lily and Daisy have wound up in Autrie, and the first person they meet is a preacher so filled with self-loathing that he abuses his wife and daughters and sets about disparaging them to the entire town.. The only building available for their dressmaking business happens to belong to him. Fortunately Daisy recognizes a man, who has become a judge, who was once a client. She uses her influence to convince him to buy the building and rent it to them. Things go well for a few days as they meet Beulah and several other women in town and get things going. Then, as Lily, Daisy, and Beulah begin to introduce the women to the fact they have power, things go down hill quickly as a drunk calls them out for their previous profession.

Even with all the women behind them, Daisy and Lily are forced to leave when the judge evicts them. It turns out all right when they find a new home and new happiness. This is a touching story of women who are forced to earn a living the only way men allow them to. It is a time of great change as women work for the vote as well as legislation that makes them less of a piece of property and more of a human being. Not all men are alike, though, and both women find happiness with men that have been raised to respect and value women. It is a simple story, mostly accurate, of some of these women, from all tracks in life. The characters are amusing, the situation is compelling, and they have found themselves surrounded by more good than bad. It was a fitting story to follow the stories of the modern women loving in The Paradise.

The narrator is Brittany Pressley who does a creditable job with both the male and female characters. She uses accents subtly and is a positive voice throughout. It is a tossup which is the better medium: audio or visual.

I was invited to both read and listen to The Paradise Petition by Montlake and Brilliance Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Montlake #Brilliance #BrittanyPressley #CarolynBrown #TheParadisePetition

Carolyn Brown is a master storyteller. Paradise Petition tells of the struggle of women being treated as objects instead of human beings. The girls from Paradise have left the brothel well prepared to be independent. Daisy and Lily meet like minded shop owner, Beulah and together they fight to empower the women of the town. They come together from all walks of life. The women meet lots of push back from the men. But together they work to unite the women of the town and gain their independence. It’s all about choosing your own path as opposed to the path chosen for you. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Carolyn Brown is a favorite author of mine, so I am always glad to get to read her newest books early. This was a good read of the backstory on the Paradise brothel and history. I do prefer her contemporary novels better though.

The Paradise Petition by Carolyn Brown is a captivating and engaging read that follows the story of two women, Lily and Daisy, who leave a Texas brothel, "Paradise Home", to join the Women's Rights movement. The novel takes them to Autrie, Texas, where they work to empower women who seek to be treated with dignity and respect. The story can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the Paradise Sisters series, which begins with Trouble in Paradise. I am excited for the next book in the series, The Paradise Petition, which highlights the journey of these women and their fight for women's rights. The book reflects on how far women have come regarding women's equality. Truly worth reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book to review.

This was a fun romance novel, and I enjoyed it a lot. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

This is Miz Brown at her best! I just enjoyed this book so much from the first page to the last. I loved how strong the women are in this story. It's just a wonderful story of women supporting women.

Overall, a great historical fiction story about woman who lived in the Paradise Hotel (Brothel) in the 1800's. The story is about fighting for what is right, starting over, and hope above all else. The plot follows the lives of Lily and Daisy as they work to rebuild a life for themselves despite their past. Maybe the start of a series about the women? Not sure but this was a wonderful read from start to finish.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

it was 1883 women had no rights. couldn't sit by their husbands in church. So many things wasn't possible.
But because of our ancestor women stood up for themselves, things changed.

But this book is about more than just women's rights.
It's a fabulous story. If you enjoy reading books by carolyn brown. You'll want to read this one. She always has a strong female character who takes no garb off anyone.
in her stories.

One woman, was a dam Good shot, shooting rattlesnakes coming out of the grass. During a week long event.
Women back then stood up for themselves. It's when the men thought they could do anything they wanted. It's an absolute must read. I love how Ms. Brown. Takes us back to the past. Historical reads are absolutely phenomenal.

Carolyn Brown Books are simply phenomenal.

New Arthur for me and I enjoyed this book and the story of Lily and Daisy and the new life they want to lead as seamstresses and the need for a purpose. The characters were interesting and the story line kept me interested, maybe nice to read what happens as life moves along for them.
My thanks as always to a NetGalley and to Publisher Mortlake for the early read.

This book made my heart feel full in that quiet, steady way that sneaks up on you. The writing is warm and rich with humor, but it never shies away from grit. There’s a softness to the way Carolyn Brown builds connection, not just between the characters in love, but between women who have been silenced for too long and finally find each other. I loved it.

The Paradise Petition is about the women who lived in the Paradise Hotel/Brothel in the 1800's. We've met the modern women living in Paradise as their home so it was nice to have the background story. It's a book full of hope, no matter what happened in the past.
Thanks to NetGalley and Montlake for my advanced review copy.

A strong female empowering story set in the late nineteenth century of women putting their foot down over in a male dominated society to prove they are of equal worth. Readers who are familiar with the novel Redeeming Love and the film Women Talking will find themselves in awe with this empowering tale.
Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle are two friends who have been unlucky with life and with men. They move to the down of Audrie Texas in order to start a new life by opening a dress shop. However with the move comes the male community elders who say that the only lot for women is marriage.
After witnessing the mistreatment of several of women by the men in their town Daisy and Lily team up with their new friend Beulah to start a movement for the women to prove that they are just as worthy as the men. However, when gathering followers some of the church ladies look down on saloon girls joining. However, after a speech about everyone being equal they put aside their differences in order to better themselves and their community.
Overall this novel was indeed a pleasure to read.
I received this novel as an ARC from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

Oh so brilliant.
I'm so glad we found out what happened to the girls from the paradise.
I didn't want this to end. I enjoyed this book so much and finding out about what happens to daisy and lily.
From "soiled white doves", sounds so much nicer than prostitute's, to wife's is a fairy tale for the girls.
And one that I hope never ends but just gets better and better.
Im hoping there is a series about the girls from paradise not just this one book.

This book goes into life of two women who get a restart. Daisy & Lily previously worked in a brothel, but now on a journey to make a name for themselves and fight for women’s rights. They may just find love along the way.

I don’t normally read historical fiction books but I couldn’t put this one down! This book gives hope and encouragement for women.

I was so excited about reading this book because after I read the blurb. I thought I could love this story because it had everything I loved in books. But, sadly, it wasn't the case. I did like the book, but I didn't loved as I thought I could do. What a pity! The writing was fine. But, my problem was about the characters. It felt like they only had one personality and that's it. Humans are deep and can have many layers. We are not only good or bad. We can be both depends on the situation. Because of that, I couldn't feel connected with them.