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Carol's Choice: A Western Christmas Carol (Carrie Town Texas Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 107 ratings
After the deaths of her mother and stepfather, twenty-year-old Carol Stone finds herself in reduced circumstances with two younger siblings to care for. The suggested marriage of convenience is out of the question, so she stalls for time. When Carol learns she is the sole heir of a small home in Carrie Town, a newly expanded railroad village, she throws caution to the Texas wind and packs her bags.

Though warned of the extreme change in lifestyle, she's shocked at the smallness of the Sunday House. And why didn't she think to ask about indoor plumbing?

Leaving her lifestyle of shopping, lavish parties and holiday endeavors for a simpler life is a temporary solution until she can make a match of her own design. Carol struggles to let go of the past, embrace the present, and hope for a better future. What she doesn’t bargain for is the handsome livery-stable owner, who understands the true meaning of family and Christmas. Will love conquer lavish?
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  1. Book 5 of 8
    Carrie Town Texas
  2. Print length
    130 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 22, 2019
  5. File size
    4.2 MB
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In my first novel Rebecca's Hope, I introduced a western town in the late 19th century filled with colorful characters and innovative young women. Carol's Choice is a continuation of the tale and includes characters initially introduced in subsequent stories, such as Emma's Dream, Lois's Risk and Maggie's Strength.     
 
After the deaths of her mother and stepfather, twenty-year-old Carol Stone finds herself in reduced circumstances with two younger siblings to care for. The suggested marriage of convenience is out of the question, so she stalls for time. When Carol learns she is the sole heir of a small home in Carrie Town, a newly expanded railroad village, she throws caution to the Texas wind and packs her bags. 
 
Leaving her lifestyle of shopping, lavish parties and holiday endeavors for a simpler life is a temporary solution until she can make a better match of her own making. What Carol doesn't expect is to be smitten by a tall handsome livery stable owner, who understands the true meaning of family and Christmas. Will she be able to give up a more glamorous lifestyle for love?

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Leaving her lifestyle of shopping, lavish parties andholiday endeavors for a simpler life is a temporary solution until she can makea match of her own design. Carol struggles to let go of the past, embrace thepresent, and hope for a better future. What she doesn't bargain for is thehandsome livery-stable owner, who understands the true meaning of family andChristmas. Will love conquer lavish?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VL5NP6K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forget Me Not Romances, an imprint of Winged Publications (July 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 130 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

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Kimberly Grist is married to her high school sweetheart, Nelson. She and her husband have three adult sons, one with Down syndrome, and they are passionate about encouraging others.

Kim has enjoyed writing since she was a young girl; however, she began writing her first novel in 2017. “I believe you should come away refreshed and inspired after reading a book. Despite my best efforts, sometimes life is difficult. I need and want an outlet, an opportunity to relax and escape to a place where obstacles are met and overcome. My stories are designed to entertain, refresh, and inspire you, the reader. They combine History, Humor, and Romance with an emphasis on Faith, Friends, and Good Clean Fun.”

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Customers find the book's Christmas story heartwarming, with one mentioning it's a Christian romance set in the 1890s. The book features great characters and is well-written, with one customer noting its cute play on words.

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Customers find the book's Christmas story heartwarming and meaningful, with one customer particularly appreciating the 1890s Christian romance setting.

"...and brought to mind what is truly important in life and the real meaning of Christmas with the Joy we can find everyday. I cannot wait to hear more!" Read more

"...Ms. Grist writes a truly wonderful story about the true meaning of Christmas. Comparing Dickens to the bible story of Jesus birth...." Read more

"I enjoyed this delightful story about a young woman who with two young siblings flees a bad situation to live in a Sunday house she inherited...." Read more

"...This Christmas story will warm you heart and remind you that with God in control nothing is impossible." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...The characters are believable. ENJOY!" Read more

"...Great characters, some cute play on words, and an expansion of the true meaning of Christmas." Read more

"...I loved the story and the characters. I look forward to more books in the series." Read more

"...I had to keep going to find out what happened to these sweet characters! Definitely recommend this book." Read more

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Customers find the book readable, with one noting it's a well-written novella and another appreciating its cute play on words.

"...Great characters, some cute play on words, and an expansion of the true meaning of Christmas." Read more

"This is a well written novella that holds your attention...." Read more

"Even though this book was a good read, it reminded me a lot of Garnet's Gift, by the same author...." Read more

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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
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    Sometimes what the heart truly needs is right there in front of you. It may take you awhile to recognize it though.
    Kimberly Grist has woven such a wonderful story of Carol, a young woman left to take care of her two young siblings after her her parents and step father have past away. She is pushed toward a marriage of convenience but makes a choice to go live in a house that was left to her in Texas. Her thoughts are to only stay for awhile and come back soon.
    They are picked up by a Mark, a handsome gentleman who takes then to their home. The home is very small but she determines to make it work and more than that, she meets Mark's amazing mother and family.
    With the voice of narrator Dave Cruse, who was truly amazing and the words of Kimberly Grist, this story warmed my heart and brought to mind what is truly important in life and the real meaning of Christmas with the Joy we can find everyday. I cannot wait to hear more!
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  • Rory Lemond Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Christian Romance 1890's Christmas
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020
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    Carol Stone 's father passed away then her step father and mother. Carol was left with a brother and sister to take care of. Her Uncle cared only about business and money so he gave Carol a small house in Carrie Town in the West in 1890. She got a small allowance to live on to support her and her siblings. She was picked up by at the train station by a handsome man who took her to a very tiny house. Carol did not expect it to be so tiny. The neighbors and friends were friendly. The kids seemed to like it there. Carol would have to learn what this type of life offered. Would she stay or would she go back east? Would she enjoy the vast differences in the different types of Christmas's than she was used to? Ms. Grist writes a truly wonderful story about the true meaning of Christmas. Comparing Dickens to the bible story of Jesus birth. I read this book in less than a day. I would recommend this book to teens and adults. I truly found this a wonderful story for any time of year.
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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    This is a marvelous western historical! It is fast paced, entertaining, and full of twists and turns. The characters are believable. ENJOY!
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  • Big Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Christmas Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
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    I enjoyed this delightful story about a young woman who with two young siblings flees a bad situation to live in a Sunday house she inherited. Great characters, some cute play on words, and an expansion of the true meaning of Christmas.
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  • Ann Ferri
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Christmas story
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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    This is a well written novella that holds your attention. This Christmas story will warm you heart and remind you that with God in control nothing is impossible.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Much like Garnet's Gift
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
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    Even though this book was a good read, it reminded me a lot of Garnet's Gift, by the same author. This book did not give as much of christian readings from the bible as the first book did. They both had happy endings, and like fairy tales they both were good. Still love the meaning of Christmas.
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  • MJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet heartwarming series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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    I'm really enjoying this series and loved Mark and Carol's story. I loved the story and the characters. I look forward to more books in the series.
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  • naomicraig
    3.0 out of 5 stars 5 things from Carol's Choice
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021
    5 things from Carol's Choice by Kimberly Grist
    1)Carol flees to a small town with her young siblings.
    2)Mark is the neighboring rancher and helps her get settled into small-town life.
    3)Sharing Christmas with the less fortunate.
    4) Little sister plays the inn-keeper in the Nativity and wants to give Jesus a room.
    5) Homemade nativity set.

    This is a sweet, predictable story. I listened on audio, always nice to have while doing chores. The male
    narrator definitely got Cowboy Mark's voice down, but it seemed a little strained for the female (if that is something you pay attention to).
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming
    Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2020
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    This short story is the embodiment of the way life should be lived, all wrapped up in a beautiful pioneer Christmas setting.
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