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Miracles Not Included Kindle Edition

by C.A. King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
Award winning author C.A. King presents Miracles Not Included, a heartfelt romantic story about: life; love; loss; and learning to love again.

If only life came with instructions and a warning label ~ Miracles Not Included.

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Chris was born to be a writer. Even the smallest of details couldn't pass without notice, often becoming part of a plot for her next novel. The one thing she never saw coming was her husband's sudden illness.

Jason loved his wife from the moment they met. Nothing could ever change that – nothing except the death sentence he'd been handed, a terminal cancer diagnosis.

His story was ending: Hers was starting a new chapter and more than one miracle was needed to turn the page.
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  1. Print length
    158 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    March 7, 2018
  5. File size
    4.9 MB
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Reviewed By Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite
C.A. King's Miracles Not Included will have readers' emotions extremely rattled. A tale with real and compelling characters that readers will be keen to watch as they navigate love and loss, and as they struggle to rise up from tragedy and face life again. Chris and Jason are a wonderful couple, and Chris couldn't be happier with someone else. Her love for Jason is a stronghold and a haven where she feels inspired as a writer. The woman who can transform anything into material for a page-turner is shocked when Jason is diagnosed with terminal cancer. How could she live, knowing her husband's days are numbered, and how does he feel, knowing that he'll soon be leaving the woman he loves to succumb to grief?

The explanation the author gives at the beginning of the book - an allegory of a child with a toy that gets abandoned because no one read the label - explains, in a nutshell, what this book is all about. At the heart of the story is the big question of all -- life. What do we do with it? This is a question that Chris wouldn't have considered seriously until the moment of tragedy. Here is a story that talks about life and love and the challenges that come with them in a way that readers can relate to. If you don't love the plot, you'll be seduced by the depth of C.A. King's characters. And if the characters are hard for you to connect with, then you won't escape the charm of the prose. Some stories entertain us and leave us with beautiful thoughts about the characters, but there are those that wake us up and compel us to reconsider the way we live: Miracles Not Included falls into the second category. It is an inspiring and deeply moving story.


Reviewed by Lorraine Cobcroft for Readers' FavoriteThe story is relatively short and the plot is simple, but C.A. King uses analogies, imagery and motifs in creative ways. Her philosophies come through subtly; descriptions are vivid and original; characters are believable and likeable. We relate to them. We feel their pain. The later chapters describing tragedy and grief are much more poignant because in the early part of the story everything was so perfect. Miracles Not Included does, in fact, include miracles, but the miracles are of a kind that, thankfully, most of us experience when we begin to emerge from periods of anguish. The story ends as it began, with the characters enjoying a seemingly perfect life. And yet the memory of sorrow is never erased. We heal. We learn to live with grief, but we never forget. What C.A. King leaves us with, though, is not just a satisfyingly happy ending scene. It is a delightfully original and comforting perspective on life and its challenges. In Miracles Not Included, King leads us to believe in miracles.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0799GM3B6
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988301358
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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USA Today Bestselling & Award Winning Author, C.A. King, was born and raised in Halton County. She currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her two sons.

After the loss of her loving parents and husband, Ms. King was devastated. She decided to retire from the workforce for a year or two to do some soul searching. It was during this time that writing became her passion. She found she was able to redirect her emotions through her writing and decided to publish some of her works.

Awards include:

USA Today Bestselling Author 2020

Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019

Brant News Readers' Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017

Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal

2017 SIBA Awards - Best Novella

2017 SIBA Awards - Best New Adult

2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction - Supernatural genre

2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction - New Adult genre

2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction - Supernatural genre

2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult - Fantasy - Urban genre

City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020

Burlington Post Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020

Toronto Star Readers' Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020

Carol Ann King is proud to have her name join the list of Canadian born authors. She hopes her writing will help inspire another generation of Canadians to continue adding to the literary heritage and rich culture Canada already has to offer.

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Customers find the book emotionally moving, particularly appreciating its believable journey of grieving and bittersweet nature. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the butterfly motif weaves through the narrative. The writing style is well-received, and customers appreciate the character development.

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Customers find the book emotionally moving, describing it as a believable journey of grieving and a bittersweet story.

"...It was an emotional ride for me for sure, and I hope more people will read this wonderful book and think about their lives and their loved ones...." Read more

"...Very touching and possibly healing shorter read, especially for anyone who has experienced a loss." Read more

"...I read this very touching book in one sitting today. It had me close to tears at times and I loved the very slightly paranormal aspect of the..." Read more

"...novel may make readers shed some tears, but will still provide a satisfying emotional ending. Well done!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one customer noting how the butterfly theme weaves through the narrative, while another describes it as a tender love story with Chris.

"...kill us one day, just like it did with Jason, and this story definitely makes one think and, hopefully, reevaluate one’s life choices...." Read more

"It’s a story of love, loss and grieving, and recovery. Woven through the story is a butterfly...." Read more

"...in health”, King effectively balances her tale as a charming and casual romance, even as her young couple, Chris and Jason, come face-to-face with a..." Read more

"...It had me close to tears at times and I loved the very slightly paranormal aspect of the butterfly and how its appearance leads the main character,..." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting how vividly the author describes scenes.

"...The theme of miracles, masterfully woven throughout the narration, starting with a butterfly, following by an unwanted pup and ending with the best..." Read more

"...Very touching and possibly healing shorter read, especially for anyone who has experienced a loss." Read more

"...“Miracles Not Included” is an easy read that takes no more than one sitting to absorb and will leave you wanting more...." Read more

"...This very well written novel may make readers shed some tears, but will still provide a satisfying emotional ending. Well done!" Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...- Chris's story is so true to real life, and Jason and Jon's characters were so relatable that I was compelled to keep reading until I finished...." Read more

"...but the message was lovely and he characters were developed...." Read more

"...I thought the characters were realistically portrayed as they dealt with their various stages of grief...." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed the bittersweet story, the characters and the ending in particular...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this bitter-sweet story!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2018
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    This is not the first book that I’ve read by C.A.King, and I must say, she always manages to surprise me. When I picked up “Miracles Not Included,” I expected a compelling, hard-to-put-down story but I never thought that this bitter-sweet novel would affect me so profoundly. Indeed, just like Jason, very few of us think of our own mortality, and particularly at such a young age. Even fewer of us think that some of our “harmless” habits may actually kill us one day, just like it did with Jason, and this story definitely makes one think and, hopefully, reevaluate one’s life choices.
    The theme of miracles, masterfully woven throughout the narration, starting with a butterfly, following by an unwanted pup and ending with the best possible one (I won’t give away any spoilers here) was such a sweet addition to this story, which otherwise would be extremely sad at times. It was an emotional ride for me for sure, and I hope more people will read this wonderful book and think about their lives and their loved ones. Highly recommended!
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  • Mary R. Woldering
    5.0 out of 5 stars About grief and recovery from grieving - excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
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    It’s a story of love, loss and grieving, and recovery. Woven through the story is a butterfly. In many cultures a butterfly is a symbol of death and rebirth and in a sense the characters here must rewire their dreams, deal with the shattered ones and begin to dream again through the help of others. We pray for miracles but sometimes in life they aren’t included unless it’s a rescued pup we name Miracle. Very touching and possibly healing shorter read, especially for anyone who has experienced a loss.
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  • Jeannie Richards
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Romance That Proves Miracles Are Real!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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    Is it any wonder that without the small, everyday miracles in our lives—interferences by Fate herself, perhaps—we would all end up lonely and alone, living our lives with nothing more than ourselves and possibly a pet to keep us company? Think about how you landed your most recent job... How you found your latest pet... How you met your significant other… In the end, wasn’t it all just a simple twist of Fate?

    Fate is the premise of C.A. King’s sweet romance about a young couple drawn to love by a series of happenstances… so-called miracles, great and small, that continue to alter the direction of their lives. The author presents few characters in her plotline, but each person she introduces is integral to the telling of her story. Although her main characters’ background information is quite brief, their pasts are discreetly highlighted, what is revealed is pertinent, and they are long on personality. King’s featured couple is one whom readers will find affable and truly engaging. It’s easy to care about what happens to them and whether or not their plans for the future will turn out well.

    “Miracles Not Included” is an easy read that takes no more than one sitting to absorb and will leave you wanting more. But, the book does deal with more serious fare as the life of King’s young couple progresses. Following the theme of “in sickness or in health”, King effectively balances her tale as a charming and casual romance, even as her young couple, Chris and Jason, come face-to-face with a grave health crisis that may, in the end, tear them apart. As the partners move forward, the author reminds her audience that not all that glitters may be gold, but sometimes, if you scratch the surface just enough, you’ll find a real treasure waiting... You just have to open your heart to let it in.
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  • Vmp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply moving
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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    4.5 stars. I read this very touching book in one sitting today. It had me close to tears at times and I loved the very slightly paranormal aspect of the butterfly and how its appearance leads the main character, Chris, to her different destinies. I loved the analogy too that life, like toys and machines, does not include batteries that make miracles. Batteries run out and need to keep being recharged. Life is like that too. There is a lot of sadness in this book; a whole heap of grief, in fact, but there is a great deal of love and joy in it too. My only problem with it? It was too short! I really believe it could have been fleshed out much more without losing anything and with plenty to gain. A lovely story with some powerful lessons to be considered.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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    When Chris meets Jason on a chance encounter, their love story is nothing short of miraculous and fairy-tale like, until Jason gets confronted with a life threatening disease. Chris’ cocooned life changes then into a nightmare of despair and grief. However, little miracles keep showing up in her life, guiding her towards growth and hope.
    Author C.A. King uses the romance genre to tackle the very serious subject of illness, loss and grief. Her sharp and vivid descriptions don’t spare the reader from the ordeal endured by the protagonists. However, the magic of life and love still shines through and gets the last word.
    This very well written novel may make readers shed some tears, but will still provide a satisfying emotional ending. Well done!
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  • PeaceLoveHope
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
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    Miracles Not Included by C. A. King is a lovely story about the grieving process and finding your way through it. When Chris and Jason face his terminal cancer diagnosis, Chris sees and feels her world falling apart around her. King takes the reader through a believable journey of grieving - it was hard for me not to feel a connection with Chris, to feel her pain. Once certain plot drivers were revealed, I did find the final outcome predictable, but this did not detract from the value and lesson of the story for me. I also appreciated the short Author note at the end of the story.
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  • Sherrie Hansen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Discovering Miracles in the Midst of Love and Heartbreak
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2018
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    Miracles Not Included is a very heartfelt, very enjoyable novel. The flow of finding love, discovering miracles, losing love, finding different kinds of love - Chris's story is so true to real life, and Jason and Jon's characters were so relatable that I was compelled to keep reading until I finished. The book is bittersweet and sad, but happy and hopeful at the same time. I enjoyed the author's writing style, which, although heavy on narrative, reflects excellent story telling skills. Having recently lost my father, it was a good time for me to read this book. (Perhaps a butterfly led me to it?) I would definitely read more books by this author.
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  • J. Mackenzie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional but worth it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2018
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    What can I say? Or in fact feel? Because this book will have your mind soaring, and your heart feeling everything possible!

    Sadness and grief is an overriding theme, but so is perseverance, and carrying on through adversity, with help from others, and deserving miracles.

    Brilliant, contemporary writing style makes for an easy read.

    It wasn’t until that somber, silent moment when I had finished the last page, that the title really rang true. Marvellous read!
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  • Sandra Jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Story
    Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2021
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    4.5 stars

    Miracles are everywhere; we just need to look around to find them. A chance encounter brings the main characters Chris and Jason together. Their love for each other is strong, but when tragedy strikes, will Chris be able to make it on her own?

    Miracles Not Included is a sweet story about love, loss, and finding the strength to go on. This love story is a fast-paced, page turner with wonderful characters. I do wish this book was a bit longer as I found it a difficult to get emotionally invested in the characters despite the touching nature of the story.

    This is the first book I’ve read by C.A. King, and I look forward to reading more of her works.
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  • Beach Baby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read- chasing butterflies!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2018
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    Loved this from the very first page. I was attracted by the butterfly cover (I love butterflies) and loved how the butterfly was woven into the story. Strong characters, lots of emotion, lots of emotional pain and lots of hope too. No spoilers but we all need to seek out our own Miracles.
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