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Annabelle's Wedding Dilemma: The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-law Kindle Edition

by Kimberly Grist (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
"Ordering a wife through the mail is unnatural. Having your mother order one on your behalf is infuriating.”

Asa Bailey grew up hard, on a daily diet of driving cattle, drinking coffee, and eating dust. Since his father’s premature death, the weight of the responsibility for the success of the ranch and the added pressure of his mother’s contrary and snobbish nature weighs like a millstone strapped to his neck. Disappointment from the betrayal of his childhood sweetheart has left him skittish about matters of the heart. The last thing he wants is a wife. Unfortunately, his mother thinks differently and has taken matters into her own hands.

Orphaned and then abandoned in a children's home, overlooked and often judged because of her grandmother’s Cherokee heritage, Annabelle Ryan knows the pain of rejection. Desperate, she accepts the advice of her pastor and applies to a matchmaking agency. Upon receiving correspondence from a friend who recommends a potential groom willing to overlook her background, Annabelle is thrilled. Ignoring the warning that her husband-to-be’s responsibilities include caring for a meddlesome and snobbish mother, she accepts the invitation and heads west.

“One of the blessings of growing up in an orphanage is learning resilience. I’ve survived measles, a yellow fever epidemic, hunger, and abandonment; any trouble that might come from a meddlesome mother-in-law won't amount to a hill of beans.”

An overworked rancher weighed down by the responsibilities of his family, A teacher of Cherokee descent longing for acceptance and love. Could her sunny disposition be the spark of hope that melts his stubborn resolve, ignites their love, and brings the acceptance Annabelle longs for? Or will their budding relationship be sabotaged by his meddling mother and her snobbish ways?

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Love blossoms for 16 beautiful brides and their charming grooms in this frontier romance series. Each bride must navigate the challenges of being matched with a groom-to-be in the Old West, but a formidable adversary is setting hurdles for each of them to overcome—a mother-in-law. Every book in this series is a standalone, sweet, clean, wholesome romance with surprises, difficulties, and a meddling mother who tests their commitment. Will love truly conquer all? Read every story to find out!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CR8NTH3M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ V
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 116 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Matchmaker and the Mother-in-Law
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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 compelling and warm their hearts, with one describing it as an awe-inspiring western historical tale. They enjoy the book, and one customer notes how love of God and faith abound throughout the narrative.

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Customers find the story compelling and warm their hearts, with one customer describing it as an awe-inspiring western historical romance.

"An awe-inspiring western historical! The story is magnificent as it twists and turns. The characters are sublime and perfectly portrayed. ENJOY!" Read more

"...There’s no induced stress from the plot. Just a wonderful love story. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down...." Read more

"Annabelle‘s Wedding Dilemma is an enjoyable story. I liked reading as Annabelle tried to convince Asa that he didn’t always know what was best...." Read more

"The story was compelling and I didn't want to put it down, but life can be a bother...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it serves as a relaxing read.

"...The characters are sublime and perfectly portrayed. ENJOY!" Read more

"This book is for relaxing! The story is sweet and simple, as well as heartwarming. There’s no induced stress from the plot...." Read more

"A really enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. I enjoyed Asa and Annabelle's journey to come to love each other." Read more

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Customers appreciate the faith themes in the book, with one mentioning how love of God and faith abound, while another describes it as heartwarming.

"...The story is sweet and simple, as well as heartwarming. There’s no induced stress from the plot. Just a wonderful love story...." Read more

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  • Meri Overstreet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blessed!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025
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    An awe-inspiring western historical! The story is magnificent as it twists and turns. The characters are sublime and perfectly portrayed. ENJOY!
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  • cjf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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    This book is for relaxing! The story is sweet and simple, as well as heartwarming. There’s no induced stress from the plot. Just a wonderful love story. I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Wholesome, the love of God and faith abound.
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  • J Archibald
    4.0 out of 5 stars Asa and Annabelle
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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    Annabelle‘s Wedding Dilemma is an enjoyable story. I liked reading as Annabelle tried to convince Asa that he didn’t always know what was best. I could feel her frustration with him and with his mother. I liked that the pastor and asa’s uncle were patient, but willing to offer good advice and try to help him see a good path forward. I liked that it all turned out for the best, interfering relatives, newlywed couple, and all.
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  • HappyToBeHere
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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    The story was compelling and I didn't want to put it down, but life can be a bother. I would recommend this book, it's sweet, clean and has faith woven throughout.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
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    A really enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. I enjoyed Asa and Annabelle's journey to come to love each other.
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  • Lori Dykes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finding Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    This story warms my heart. Always enjoy when two people feel life may not ever give them happiness, but they find it with God's help of course!

    A mother's interference brings mail order bride Annabelle to her son, Asa. Having felt rejection for her heritage, she hopes that she can find acceptance.

    Asa has known a life of working hard, having been let down by a sweetheart and responsible for his mother.

    How will this one turn out? Treat yourself and read this lovely story!
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  • Deborah K Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Annabelle and Asa
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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    I enjoyed the book! I recommend reading it!
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  • Blue Jeans And Teacups 👖☕
    3.0 out of 5 stars Confounding & Rushed
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
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    This book was all over the place. It's quite short. All the added chapter openings, that simply state something a character is soon going to say in the chapter are annoying. More effort could have gone toward enhancing and lengthening the story. Also, why barely marry them off, and them jump a whole year ahead. Additionally, there was a huge opportunity for story development with the three orphaned boys, but sadly it was glossed over.
    I am usually a fan of this author, but this one is a no for me.
    I purchased this eBook. All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation.
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