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Magnolia's Measure (Thanksgiving Books & Blessings Collection Three 4) Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author), Randi Gammons (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 111 ratings
Choosing to participate in a matrimonial agency as a mail-order bride, Magnolia proceeds methodically and uses her skills as a cook to create the perfect recipe for a husband. A successful businessman, the idea of putting another person’s needs in front of his own is foreign. He’s shocked when a young cook from an orphanage intrigues him. Can he measure up?
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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.

Magnolia Canborough agrees to participate in a new matchmaking service organized by her pastor and the matron of the orphanage where she spent most of her life. Since measurements are key to improving a recipe, she believes the method should work to create the perfect recipe for a husband.

A successful businessman, Jay Matthews, agrees to apply to the matrimonial agency to appease his grandmother. He's content with his life and has no intention in following through until he learns more about Magnolia. Jay's shocked to find himself drawnto a cook at an orphanage. Canhe measure up?

Will Magnolia's execute a foolproof method to find her ideal match? Can Jay live up to her expectations?

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Fans of historical romance setin the late 19th century will enjoy this story of a cook agrees to participate in a new matchmaking service organized by her pastor and the matron of the orphanage where she has spent most of her life.

A successful businessman, Jay Matthews, agrees to apply to the matrimonial agency to appease his grandmother. Content with his life and has no intention infollowing through. He's shocked to find himself drawn to a cook at an orphanage. Can he measure up?

Will Magnolia's execute a foolproof method to find her ideal match? Can Jay live up to her expectations?

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DL6NJW6
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 17, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 111 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 find this book to be a sweet story about learning to love, with wonderful characters. They appreciate the faith themes, with one customer specifically mentioning the importance of trust in relationships.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a sweet story about learning to love, with one customer noting it's a wonderful clean Christian read.

"...There is humor, faith, and love with the Christian message coming through loud and clear. Loved it! I can't wait to read more in the collection...." Read more

"...Romance by mail was interesting. My only complaint is the version of the Bible used did not seem to be available at the time the story took place...." Read more

"...But I enjoyed the wedding ceremony with the popped corn. Amazing." Read more

"this is a good story she is an orphan that is going to have to leave the orphanage because of her age, then she signs up for the mail order bride..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"Magnolia's Measure is a clean read filled with great well-developed characters that had me engaged at the beginning...." Read more

"The characters were realistic, giving people who valued others instead of thinking primarily of their own wants and needs...." Read more

"...I enjoyed the characters in the book, and the challenges they faced as they worked through their relationship to decide if they were right for each..." Read more

3 customers mention "Faith"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the faith themes in the book, with one mentioning the importance of learning to trust.

"...There is humor, faith, and love with the Christian message coming through loud and clear. Loved it! I can't wait to read more in the collection...." Read more

"Lovely story of learning to love and trust each other. Jay and Magnolia grew to love each other through letters, then with shared experiences...." Read more

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  • J.E. Grace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Clean Christian Read with Wonderful Characters!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021
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    Magnolia's Measure is a clean read filled with great well-developed characters that had me engaged at the beginning. It was wonderful to read an orphan story with such an exciting and happy ending. Of course, there are a few bumps and surprises along the way.

    There is humor, faith, and love with the Christian message coming through loud and clear. Loved it!
    I can't wait to read more in the collection. Highly recommended.
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  • Retiredaunt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the book.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
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    The characters were realistic, giving people who valued others instead of thinking primarily of their own wants and needs. Romance by mail was interesting. My only complaint is the version of the Bible used did not seem to be available at the time the story took place. Otherwise would recommend.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Humorous
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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    Never we think that a relationship is based on measures of cooking. But I enjoyed the wedding ceremony with the popped corn. Amazing.
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  • patricia rose
    5.0 out of 5 stars good mail order bride story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021
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    this is a good story she is an orphan that is going to have to leave the orphanage because of her age, then she signs up for the mail order bride and moves he is a loner but agrees to get a mail order bride can they work together and make things work, very good
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  • Glenda
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, clean book!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2021
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    I always enjoy a good, clean read and this one fit the bill! And it had a sweet story which made it even better.
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  • cjf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2021
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    Fun book to read! I didn’t start with the first book of this series but jumped right in with this one. While I didn’t know the background stories, the book can function as a stand alone. It’s a pleasant, no stress book.
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  • Tinker Bell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022
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    I enjoyed Magnolia and Jay’s story. Sweet, clean, fun read. I enjoyed the connection of the girls from the orphanage blended into the story and their happily ever afters. Good story.
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  • KBreviewer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not my usual read, but enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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    I don’t usually read historical romance, but I really enjoyed this book. Magnolia wants a family of her own, but she finds it hard to trust. Jay has finally reached a point in his life that he realizes he wants what his friends have found, a happy marriage. I really enjoyed watching these two interact, first through letters and then in person. And best of all, I got my HEA.
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