Magnolia Parks

Jessa Hastings

54 pages 1-hour read

Jessa Hastings

Magnolia Parks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Magnolia is a wealthy 23-year-old London socialite known for her impeccable fashion sense and influential status. With largely absent parents, she struggles with feelings of insecurity while projecting an image of total confidence to the public. She actively maintains a busy social schedule and uses her sharp eye for designer clothing to evaluate others. Her primary motivation is a deep need for validation and exclusivity, especially from the men in her life.

Key Relationships

Romantic Partner of Baxter James (BJ) Ballentine

Older Sister of Bridget Parks

Daughter of Harley Parks

Daughter of Arrie Parks

Granddaughter of Bushka

Ward of Marsaili MacCailin

Best Friend of Paili Blythe

Romantic Interest of Tom England

Former Girlfriend of Christian Hemmes

Baxter James is an incredibly attractive model and Instagram influencer from a wealthy family. He forms one half of an intensely codependent bond with Magnolia. He struggles significantly with impulse control and turns to reckless behavior to cope with his intense emotions. Despite his charm, he acts purely on his immediate desires without foresight.

Key Relationships

Romantic Partner of Magnolia Parks

Brother of Henry Ballentine

Roommate of Jonah Hemmes

Rival of Tom England

Friend of Taura Sax

Tom is a 31-year-old billionaire philanthropist and professional pilot. He carries a mature energy that contrasts sharply with the reckless behavior of Magnolia's usual social circle. He is mourning the recent loss of his brother and offers Magnolia a sense of safety and calm. His strong moral compass prevents him from acting on his most complicated desires.

Key Relationships

Romantic Interest of Magnolia Parks

Brother-in-law of Clara England

Supporting Characters

Christian is a businessman involved in somewhat legally ambiguous ventures alongside his brother. As part of the core "Full Box Set" friend group, he has a complicated history with Magnolia. He struggles to move past his lingering feelings for her while attempting to establish new connections.

Key Relationships

Brother of Jonah Hemmes

Former Boyfriend of Magnolia Parks

Romantic Interest of Daisy Haites

Bridget is Magnolia's younger sister and a university student. Unlike her sister, she cares very little for high society or designer fashion, preferring a more grounded lifestyle. She frequently observes the chaotic dynamics of her sister's friend group and offers blunt commentary.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Magnolia Parks

Daughter of Harley Parks

Daughter of Arrie Parks

Granddaughter of Bushka

Ward of Marsaili MacCailin

Marsaili is a Scottish woman hired to care for the Parks daughters during their childhood. Because Magnolia's parents are frequently absent, Marsaili functions as the primary maternal figure in the household. She offers strict guidance and heavily influences Magnolia's personal decisions.

Key Relationships

Nanny of Bridget Parks

Employee of Harley Parks

Paili is Magnolia's closest confidant and best friend. As a central member of the core friend group, she is frequently present at parties, dinners, and group vacations. She routinely provides emotional support when Magnolia experiences distress over her romantic life.

Key Relationships

Jonah is Christian's brother and BJ's roommate. He is heavily involved in the London social scene and frequently acts as a mediator for BJ. He operates several business venues and uses his practical nature to keep his friends grounded.

Key Relationships

Brother of Christian Hemmes

Romantic Interest of Taura Sax

Henry is BJ's brother and the original link that connected Magnolia to the Ballentine family. He watches out for his brother and tries to help him manage his chaotic personal life, often serving as a messenger between BJ and Magnolia.

Key Relationships

Friend of Magnolia Parks

Romantic Interest of Taura Sax

Harley is Magnolia and Bridget's father, an influential and wealthy Black music producer with multiple Grammy awards. He is frequently absent from his daughters' daily lives and tends to use his financial power to control Magnolia's behavior when he is around.

Key Relationships

Father of Magnolia Parks

Father of Bridget Parks

Husband of Arrie Parks

Employer of Marsaili MacCailin

Arrie is Magnolia's mother, a former supermodel who emigrated from Russia to the UK. She currently works as a designer of handbags and fragrances, maintaining a glamorous lifestyle that keeps her separated from the daily responsibilities of parenting.

Key Relationships

Wife of Harley Parks

Mother of Magnolia Parks

Mother of Bridget Parks

Daughter of Bushka

Bushka is Magnolia and Bridget's Russian grandmother, who moved to the UK with her daughter Arrie. She lives with the Parks family in their Holland Park home, adding a traditional presence to their highly modern, wealthy household.

Key Relationships

Mother of Arrie Parks

Grandmother of Magnolia Parks

Grandmother of Bridget Parks

Daisy is a young socialite who frequently crosses paths with Magnolia's circle. She is the younger sister of a known gang lord, which gives her a somewhat dangerous edge in London's high society. She shares a complicated connection with Christian.

Key Relationships

Younger Sister of Julian Haites

Romantic Interest of Christian Hemmes

Acquaintance of Magnolia Parks

Julian is Daisy's older brother and a known gang lord in London. Despite his illicit background, he moves comfortably within elite social circles and has a brief romantic history with Magnolia from the period following her initial split with BJ.

Key Relationships

Older Brother of Daisy Haites

Former Romantic Interest of Magnolia Parks

Gus is a rising music star and a friendly acquaintance within Magnolia's social orbit. He functions as an observer of the group's dramatic interactions, occasionally offering Magnolia unfiltered opinions about her behavior and the men in her life.

Key Relationships

Friend of Magnolia Parks

Friend of Tom England

Taura is a young woman who frequents the same parties and clubs as the Billionaire Boys. Her presence frequently acts as a catalyst for Magnolia's jealousy, as she is closely associated with BJ and attracts the attention of several men in their friend group.

Key Relationships

Romantic Interest of Jonah Hemmes

Romantic Interest of Henry Ballentine

Clara is Tom's sister-in-law, having been married to his recently deceased brother, Sam. She remains closely tied to the England family as they collectively process their grief, sharing a particularly strong emotional bond with Tom.

Key Relationships

Sister-in-law of Tom England

Acquaintance of Magnolia Parks