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Bethel: Runaway Brides of The West - Book 18 Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author), V. McKevitt (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 114 ratings
A semi-retired bootlegger, Bethel is shaking off the dust of her well-worn boots, not looking back and hoping for a transformation. All she needs is a new dress, a new town, a husband, and a fresh start.

Daughter of a traveling merchant, Bethel is tired of peddling her Daddy’s “Special Sauce” and being run out of town by every sheriff east of the Mississippi. So, it’s time to head west. She just needs to sell a few more bottles to help fund her trip. After all, who wants to meet their new husband looking like a gypsy? If only she could shake off that irritating detective waiting at the stage stop.

Sheriff Bart Bailey can’t believe the chaos awaiting him at the jailhouse. He has enough on his plate with his two nieces dumped in his lap by his irresponsible sister. His zealous replacement has already arrested the flaming-haired beauty sitting in the cell who resembles the gal on the wanted poster.
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If only the first mail-order bride he sent for had shown up. The girls definitely need a mother. Hopefully, the woman he’s been corresponding with recently will fit the bill. He plans to send it to her as soon as he has the money.

A semi-retired bootlegger and a beleaguered sheriff- because no good story ever started with cookies and milk.e
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    Runaway Brides of the West
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B2QD8VX8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 16 of 20 ‏ : ‎ Runaway Brides of the West
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 114 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 this historical romance, with one review noting it contains both humor and drama. The book features well-developed characters, with one customer describing them as delightful.

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a delightful read, with one customer noting it contains both humor and drama.

"...of the wonderful people who settled the West in a fast paced and riveting story. The characters range from salt of the Earth to heinous. ENJOY!" Read more

"...Loved this story!" Read more

"...I love the slow build romance with instant attraction. I like the drama and dangerous events that kept me turning pages...." Read more

"This is a sweet mail order bride tale of a Sheriff, his two nieces and his moonshine selling mail order bride...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the delightful characters and another noting the honest portrayal of Bethel.

"...Bethel and Bart are wonderful examples of the wonderful people who settled the West in a fast paced and riveting story...." Read more

"Bethel is a fun and exciting story. I love that Bethel is honest. She’s trying to be and do better as a person...." Read more

"...I loved the motivation behind Bethel running away. Delightful characters, especially the girls. A very sweet romance." Read more

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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awe-inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
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    This is an exquisite western historical! Bethel and Bart are wonderful examples of the wonderful people who settled the West in a fast paced and riveting story. The characters range from salt of the Earth to heinous. ENJOY!
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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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    All she needed was to get away from her father and having to help him in his "business". It was going to land them in jail due to avoiding paying taxes on the moonshine he was selling.

    He needed help taking care of his two nieces that had been left in his care, when his sister up and left to travel. As Sheriff, he was ready to hand over his duties and take a mail order bride.

    Little does Bethel know, that she will be arrested when she comes to town to meet her soon to be husband, Bart, when his replacement thinks she looks like someone on a wanted poster!

    I love how at the start of each chapter the author writes little thoughts of each character! A little humor and faith hopefully will lead these two to true love.... But it might be a bumpy road!
    Loved this story!
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  • J Archibald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bethel and Bart
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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    Bethel is a fun and exciting story. I love that Bethel is honest. She’s trying to be and do better as a person. I like how she’s trying to get away from bad influences. I like that Bart listens to her and believes her and how he shows support through everything. I love the slow build romance with instant attraction. I like the drama and dangerous events that kept me turning pages. If you like clean, interesting, and exciting historical romance Bethel is a good fit for you.
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  • Texas mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bart, Elsie, Flora and Bethel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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    This is a sweet mail order bride tale of a Sheriff, his two nieces and his moonshine selling mail order bride. They both have lots is secrets that they haven’t revealed to each other and only time can tell how that will effect their newly made family. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bethel endures!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2022
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    Bethel has lost so much and is forced to endure the path her father set until her uncle and aunt intervene and set her up as a mail order bride. Unfortunately, her trials continue as help comes from an unexpected source. Well written and enjoyable story.
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  • Big Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bootlegging Escape
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022
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    Women used to become mail order brides to escape many bad situations. I loved the motivation behind Bethel running away. Delightful characters, especially the girls. A very sweet romance.
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  • Angie Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delight
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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    This runaway bride story was a delightful read and I gobbled it up like movie theater popcorn. Looking forward to reading more of the authors work.
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  • Deborah K Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bethel and Bart
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
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    I enjoyed the book! The story contained both humor and drama, Bart’s two nieces added to the story and made it more interesting. I highly recommend reading this book!
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