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A Fresh Start for Christmas Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 325 ratings
Memphis Rose Griffin loves teaching at Counting Stars Children's Home. The girls and staff are like family, and working here ties her to her mother, whose last wish was for Memphis to take her place as teacher. But something's missing. Now at the age of twenty-eight, her teenage dream of having her own family has all but faded. Until her pastor and the orphanage founder come with a proposal that will change her life forever. Should she become their first candidate for their new matchmaking venture? Though grim, at least her future at the orphanage is familiar and certain. Can she risk an unknown future with a man she's never met? The last thing thirty-three-year-old Mike Montgomery wants is to marry again, especially to someone he's never met. His family has other plans for him and completes the application without his permission--even changing some of his preferences to make him seem more intriguing. Can two star-crossed candidates dare to dream again?
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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 of Carrie Town, Texas. Subsequent stories include Emma's Dream, Lois's Risk, Maggie's Strength, Carol's Choice, Garnet's Gift and Maude's Mission..

A Fresh Start for Christmas is book one in a series based in Carrie Town and a new matchmaking venture. Heaven Inspired Matrimonial Matches utilizes a five-point plan based on the story of Isaac and how God used a family servant to locate his bride, Rebekah. Subsequent stories in this series are A Bride for David, Willow's Worth, A Beekeeper for Christmas, Magnolia's Measure, A Bride For Alston, A Baker for Bear and Shoo-fly Pie by Selah.

A twenty-eight year old teacher, encouraged to become the first volunteer in a new matchmaking venture. A widower's family thinks he needs a fresh start and submits an application without his knowledge.

Can two people content to remain as is, find the courage to dream again?

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A teacher at a children's home and a widower who lost the love of his life.
Can she risk her future with a man she's never met?
Can he put a stop to his family's scheme to find him a mail-order bride?

Can two people content to remain as is, find the courage to dream again?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081SF6HCK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 131 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 325 ratings

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Kimberly Grist

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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 enjoy the romance in this book, with one specifically praising Memphis and Mike's story. Moreover, the characters are delightful, and customers appreciate the faith elements, with one highlighting the faith-filled quiet courage. Additionally, they like the family life aspects, with one noting how the family came together.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, finding it sweet and entertaining, with one customer particularly appreciating the story of Memphis and Mike.

"This is a blessed, beautiful western historical! The story is entertaining and full of surprises. The characters are absolutely delightful. ENJOY!" Read more

"I enjoyed reading as the love story of Mike and Memphis unfolded. It moves along at an easy and perfect pace...." Read more

"...I loved the use of states for. It was romantic and touching. There are also so cute, fun parts too." Read more

"...Great story." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"...The story is entertaining and full of surprises. The characters are absolutely delightful. ENJOY!" Read more

"This is one of my favorite from the collection. The characters have so much depth. The background information was a great addition to the stories...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the supporting cast of characters that made this romance happen, especially the children. This was a fun read for Christmas." Read more

"...The scriptures were a bit overdone at times but the characters make it an enjoyable story." Read more

3 customers mention "Enjoyment"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, with one describing it as marvelous.

"...The characters are absolutely delightful. ENJOY!" Read more

"...This one was very good especially the little girl Annie...." Read more

"I love this beautiful story! Great job Kimberley Grist! I recommend reading this sweet, loving story! I couldn't put it down until I finished it!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Faith"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the faith in the book, with one mentioning its love of God and another highlighting its quiet courage.

"This is a blessed, beautiful western historical! The story is entertaining and full of surprises. The characters are absolutely delightful. ENJOY!" Read more

"...her sense of humor, family life, helping others, and their love of God." Read more

"Faith-filled quiet courage..." Read more

3 customers mention "Family life"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family life portrayed in the book, with one mentioning how the family came together, and another noting the pastor-centered matrimonial service.

"...didn't know what they were getting into, but the pastor-centered matrimonial service (H.I.M.M.) ensures the character of both parties first...." Read more

"Wonderful how the Family came together to help Michael decide on getting a bride or not...." Read more

"...I appreciated her sense of humor, family life, helping others, and their love of God." Read more

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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
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    This is a blessed, beautiful western historical! The story is entertaining and full of surprises. The characters are absolutely delightful. ENJOY!
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    I enjoyed reading as the love story of Mike and Memphis unfolded. It moves along at an easy and perfect pace. I liked that it wasn’t too hurried and the characters had time to get to know each other. Mike and Memphis were honest with each other and promised to continue to be honest since it’s an important foundation of a great relationship. I loved Mike’s family and the interaction with them. Also how supportive they were of Memphis and Mike. The wedding seemed to be the perfect closing moment.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Start for Christmas ( Spinster Mail Order Brides )
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
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    I enjoy mail order bride stories, as well as, orphan ones. This one was very good especially the little girl Annie. I didn't know that this was part of Ms. Grist's Carrie Town,Texas series, since I had only just started reading them.
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  • Leah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Faith-filled quiet courage
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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    Mail- order brides didn't know what they were getting into, but the pastor-centered matrimonial service (H.I.M.M.) ensures the character of both parties first. It's frankly probably better than today's dating apps! I can't wait to read more of the series.
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  • BROWN2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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    This is one of my favorite from the collection. The characters have so much depth. The background information was a great addition to the stories. Being from Tennessee, I loved that part of the story was there. I loved the use of states for. It was romantic and touching. There are also so cute, fun parts too.
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  • RLL
    5.0 out of 5 stars M & M
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
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    Wonderful how the Family came together to help Michael decide on getting a bride or not. It let him know he was not alone and he had plenty of support. Memphis needed a change from the orphanage she needed her own family to grow and become the woman she needed to be. Great story.
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  • Linda Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Start for Christmas - Wyatt and Memphis Rose
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
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    I love this beautiful story! Great job Kimberley Grist! I recommend reading this sweet, loving story! I couldn't put it down until I finished it! So be ready to stay up late or find a comfortable place to ready because it is to good to put down till finished and then you want to read more like it!
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  • Big Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this romance about a young teacher encouraged to seek matrimony. Unfortunately, the prospective groom is as reluctant as she is. I enjoyed the supporting cast of characters that made this romance happen, especially the children. This was a fun read for Christmas.
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