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A Blacksmith for Birdie Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author), V. McKevitt (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 154 ratings
A delightful mail-order bride in reverse that’ll melt your heart. A blacksmith in need of a miracle, a livery stable owner requiring rescue- Will an arranged marriage bring more than either bargained for?

A widowed blacksmith, Joseph Evans, is hardened, hard-pressed, and weighed down by the needs of his unusual family. If only he could find a housekeeper. But they’re in short supply, and Joseph needs one with the patience of Job. “I don’t want a wife. What I need is a miracle.”

Livery stable owner Birdie Murphy needs another pair of hands to save her family home and business. In desperation, she seeks the help of a matchmaker. “I don’t want romance. What I need is a single man without baggage or children – a business partner who’s honest, kind, hardworking, and uncomplicated.”

A satisfied grin spreads across the matchmaker’s face as she considers the surveys. Such a perfect pairing doesn’t occur often. After all, what we think we want and need are two different things.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C59M8B65
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 23, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 154 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Mail Order Papa
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 154 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 the book's story captivating from the beginning, with one describing it as very heartwarming. They also appreciate the character development.

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Customers find the story captivating from the beginning, describing it as loving and heartwarming.

"I love Down Syndrome children! They are so loving, precious and many have the capacity to work and live outside the home...." Read more

"...I loved the miscommunication and the honesty. This is an interesting story, and held my attention the entire book. I recommend this book." Read more

"This is a cute and busy tale of a widower with a young daughter and a brother in law with problems, and a lady livery owner with several family..." Read more

"...The story captivated me from the beginning. Each an answer to prayer. Each fulfilling their individual place in the family God put together...." Read more

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"...I'm speaking from what I've seen, not experienced! Loved the characters, especially, Gramps and Granny. I am a Granny!..." Read more

"...I couldn't stop reading. All individual characters. The story captivated me from the beginning. Each an answer to prayer...." Read more

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  • Runner
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Heartwarming Story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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    I love Down Syndrome children! They are so loving, precious and many have the capacity to work and live outside the home. I was in our choir with a young lady who lived in her own apartment, worked 3 part time jobs and did well. While that is true of some, I would love to keep mine, if I was fortunate enough to have been blessed to have one, to live with me just for their love! I'm sure every story varies, but I believe you "get out what you put in" is the reward in relationships! I'm speaking from what I've seen, not experienced! Loved the characters, especially, Gramps and Granny. I am a Granny! I believe this book will appeal to many readers!
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  • J Archibald
    4.0 out of 5 stars Joseph and Birdie
    Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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    I loved how loving and forgiving Joseph was and how feisty and introspective Birdie was. I loved that though they didn’t get what they wanted, they did get what they needed. I loved the family dynamics and interactions. I loved the miscommunication and the honesty. This is an interesting story, and held my attention the entire book. I recommend this book.
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  • Texas mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Joseph and Birdie
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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    This is a cute and busy tale of a widower with a young daughter and a brother in law with problems, and a lady livery owner with several family issues. You will enjoy discovering how they find their happily ever after.
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  • Deloras Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars God brought them together to bless each other.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
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    Joseph, Birdie, Livy, Nelli, Hank and Grandpa and Granny! I couldn't stop reading. All individual characters. The story captivated me from the beginning. Each an answer to prayer. Each fulfilling their individual place in the family God put together. I was blessed to read their story.
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  • Deborah K Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Birdie and Joseph
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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    I enjoyed the book! Birdie used a matchmaker to find a husband to help with the livery. She was matched with Joseph - a former livery. There were many interesting characters in the book. I recommend reading this book!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars WHAT I NEED IS A MIRACLE
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
    The Mail-Order Papa series will consist of clean, Christian-based, historical books. Rather than a mail-order bride, what about a mail-order groom? Sometimes, even a woman has to take a chance to find happiness.

    Joseph Evans is a widower with a five-year-old daughter, Livy, and guardian of his brother-in-law, Hank. Joseph and Hank take care of blacksmithing and farrier work. The one thing he never dreamed would happen was that the railroad expansion would come through his property. His friend will convince him to drive the stagecoach for him—and that is how he meets Birdie at their stagecoach stop—learning about her family’s plight also pushes him towards using a matchmaker.

    Birdie Mae Murphy feels as if she has the weight of the world on her shoulders. With the death of her parents, and the failing health of her grandparents, she is not only taking care of the horses, livery work, blacksmithing, and farrier duties, but she must also help cook meals for the travelers. But their business as a stagecoach changeout is in jeopardy because of the need for speed and she is only one person. After being left at the altar, she doesn’t see marriage in her future, but for the sake of her family’s welfare and home, she is willing to do what needs to be done.

    The story’s plot will have both Joseph and Birdie writing to a matchmaker that was recommended to them. Birdie has no hopes or dreams of romance, she just needs another blacksmith and man to help with the business. Joseph has loved and doesn’t think he has it in his heart for another, but his daughter could use a female. Both omit things in their letters to one another—things that come to light after the wedding. A man in town was willing to marry Birdie, but it was because his family wanted their land. It won’t take long for Joseph to come to his wife’s defense and set him in his place.

    George: If this husband of yours doesn’t treat you well, remember, I’m only a stone’s throw away.
    Joseph: Where I’m from, we don’t cotton to someone grabbing a woman. Touch my wife again, and you’ll be short on sunsets. If you know what’s good for you, that will also be the last innuendo you make.
    George: You misunderstand me. Birdie and I are old friends.
    Joseph: If that’s true, then you’ll be more mindful to treat my wife with respect in the future.
    Geoge: Yes, of course.

    “Never you mind about some of our flock. Envy sometimes brings out the worst in a person. And there’s a lot to be envied. Our Birdie is beautiful, smart, unselfish, and a hard worker. You are a fortunate man.”

    The story will have both Joseph and Birdie impressed with how well their two families merge—yet these two still have secrets they haven’t shared. That leads to misconceptions and hurt feelings. Eventually, they will discover that God brought two people together at the perfect time.

    “There’s no point looking back when you can move forward in hope.”

    Overall, I really liked the story but it just ended so abruptly, where an epilogue would have completed this story. I just felt like it was lacking, or incomplete—the birth of the babies would have been the finishing touch.
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  • Lindalou
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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    I loved this one!!!!!
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  • N. N. Light
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful mail-order bride in reverse that’ll melt your heart
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
    A delightful mail-order bride in reverse that’ll melt your heart. A Blacksmith for Birdie is a historical western romance with immersive narration, a rugged setting, and characters in need of each other. It’s a new approach to the mail-order bride trope and why not. With a matchmaker sealing the deal, this couple needs a miracle and that is what they get. Be transported to another era where faith and hard work go hand-in-hand.

    Let’s talk about the characters. I connected with both Joseph and Birdie. Their plights are easy to relate to and my heart went out to them. What impresses me the most about these characters is their faith. Life is hard during this era and the only viable solution appears in the form of a very wise and astute matchmaker. How this couple deals with unmet expectations and strife inspires me.

    The descriptive narration is impressive. Like many historical romance authors, Kimberly Grist plunges the reader into the time period. The narration is emotional and emotive. The reader feels everything and can picture the scene clearly. There were times when I didn’t want to close the book because I was enjoying myself too much while reading.

    If you enjoy inspirational western historical romance, you’re going to love A Blacksmith for Birdie.
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