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Publisher's Summary
Richard hasn’t been able to move on after the passing of his wife.
Sam can’t seem to let go after the death of her mother.
But the two of them blame one another for the distance between them.
After Sam’s defiant behavior in school leads to her suspension, Richard has the idea to go back to his hometown for the holidays. Once arriving back in Lebanon, Richard’s life turns upside down when he reconnects with an old flame, pushing Sam further and further away.
With Christmas right around the corner, Richard tries to make things right, but he needs a little help. Abner, a mysterious man who seems to be well-known within the community, offers to guide Richard and his family into good tidings of comfort and joy. Can Richard reconnect with his daughter?
Can Sam move forward?
Who is Abner?
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- tnfarmgal
- 05-07-21
Busy but enjoyable
Overall, I enjoyed the book, but it seemed a little busy to me. There were some aspects to it I liked more than others. I enjoyed the honesty in the struggle of the father/daughter relationship after the mother's death... sadly this happens too often, I've seen it in my own family. I liked the heart of the father as he longed for his sons to be back home together for Christmas, once you are a parent with children living hours away from you and each other, you will understand the significance of this. I also liked "Abner" or the idea of him... just not so much that he told them he was Jesus. As a believer, I know Jesus is with me always, however, I don't believe him to show up in human form and do what Abner did... especially telling people that is who he was. I felt like the book got too wordy in some areas... and it became a little hard to follow in those areas. I was glad in the end to see that the characters decided to live for the Lord.
As a whole, the narrative was done well, but I feel like the wordiness/busyness of the story made the narrative a little difficult at times.
I received a free copy of this audiobook and have voluntarily left this review.
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It's 1947. War's over, cherry-print dresses, parking above the city lights, swing dancing. Beautiful, 17-year-old Violet lives in a perfect world. Everybody loves her. In 2012, she's still beautiful, charming, and surrounded by admirers. Veronica "Ronni" Johnson, licensed practical nurse and aspiring writer, meets the captivating Violet in the assisted living facility where Violet requires no assistance, just lots of male attention. When she dies, she leaves Ronni a very generous bequest - only if Ronni completes a book about her life within one year.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Don't waste your time
- By carolynn on 02-10-20
By: Beth Duke
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A Little Hope
- A Novel
- By: Ethan Joella
- Narrated by: Shaun Taylor-Corbett
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 100
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Story4 out of 5 stars 98
Freddie and Greg Tyler seem to have it all: a comfortable home, a beautiful young daughter, a bond that feels unbreakable. But when Greg is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the sense of certainty they once knew evaporates. Throughout their town, friends and neighbors face the most difficult of life’s challenges and are figuring out how to survive thanks to love, grace, and hope.
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2 out of 5 stars
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a bit too depressing
- By Barbara S on 12-27-22
By: Ethan Joella
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Star Lake Collection: Four Christian Small Town Romances
- By: Lorana Hoopes
- Narrated by: Lorana Hoopes
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29
Four Christian small town romances sure to steal your heart! Star Lake may be a fictional town, but once you visit, you'll feel like you've made friends. Begin the journey with Max and Layla. He's loved her forever, but will he ever get the chance to tell her? Then continue with the story with Brandon and Presley in When Love Returns... Journey to Star Lake with USA Today best-selling author Lorana Hoopes and enjoy these heartwarming stories of second chances and true love.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not Christian romance
- By Anonymous User on 03-05-21
By: Lorana Hoopes
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All Manner of Things
- By: Susie Finkbeiner
- Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 54
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Story5 out of 5 stars 53
When Annie Jacobson's brother Mike enlists as a medic in the Army in 1967, he hands her a piece of paper with the address of their long-estranged father. If anything should happen to him in Vietnam, Mike says, Annie must let their father know. In Mike's absence, their father returns to face tragedy at home, adding an extra measure of complication to an already tense time. As they work toward healing and pray fervently for Mike's safety overseas, letter by letter the Jacobsons must find a way to pull together as a family, regardless of past hurts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Real fiction
- By Katijanae on 01-19-23
By: Susie Finkbeiner
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Sensible Shoes
- A Story About the Spiritual Journey
- By: Sharon Garlough Brown
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 520
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 463
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 464
Sharon Garlough Brown tells the moving story of four strangers as they reluctantly arrive at a retreat center and find themselves drawn out of their separate stories of isolation and struggle and into a collective journey of spiritual practice, mutual support, and personal revelation.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Boring, boring, boring, and narrator only reads.
- By Debbie on 04-01-18
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group
- Yada Yada Series, Book 1
- By: Neta Jackson
- Narrated by: Julie Rogers
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
What do an ex-con, a former drug addict, a real estate broker, a college student and a married mother of two have in common? Nothing, or so I thought. Who would have imagined that God would make a prayer group as mismatched as ours the closest of friends? I almost didn’t even go to the Chicago Women’s Conference—after all, being thrown together with five hundred strangers wasn’t exactly my “comfort zone.” But something happened that weekend to make us realize we had to hang together, and the "Yada Yada Prayer Group” was born!
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5 out of 5 stars
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A story to awaken the heart, mind, and spirit.
- By G. Beatrice on 01-04-23
By: Neta Jackson
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A Quiet Life
- A Novel
- By: Ethan Joella
- Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski, Melissa Redmond, Byron Wagner
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 77
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story4 out of 5 stars 70
From the author of A Little Hope—a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick—comes an enormously powerful and life-affirming novel about three individuals facing challenges and grappling with loss in his or her own way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful audio
- By Barbara S on 12-18-22
By: Ethan Joella
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An Invincible Summer
- Wyndham Beach, Book 1
- By: Mariah Stewart
- Narrated by: Kate Marcin
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 277
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 243
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Story4 out of 5 stars 241
It was a lifetime ago that recently widowed Maggie Flynn was in Wyndham Beach. Now, on the occasion of her fortieth high school reunion, she returns to her hometown on the Massachusetts coast, picking up right where she left off with dear friends Lydia and Emma. But seeing Brett Crawford again stirs other emotions. He shared Maggie’s dreams - and eventually, a shattering secret that drove them apart. Buying her old family home and resettling in Wyndham Beach means a chance to start over for Maggie and her two daughters, but it also means facing her rekindled feelings....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Anti-feminist drivel
- By Rachel R on 05-05-21
By: Mariah Stewart
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Make-Believe: The Complete Series
- By: Vivi Holt
- Narrated by: Amanda Stribling
- Length: 32 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
What happens when make-believe feelings between these fake couples turn real? Listen to the entire best-selling Make-Believe series by Vivi Holt today. Billionaires, cowboys, Navy SEALs, ex-cops, and more fill the narration of these six sweet listens. Deliciously toe-curling kisses, adventure, and second chances await in this sweet romance collection.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great clean romance. No cussing. A few errors
- By Retired Storekeeper on 01-10-21
By: Vivi Holt
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Becoming Us
- A Novel
- By: Robin Jones Gunn
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
Five young moms, including beloved Gunn character Christy Miller, gather to share meals and soon become unlikely best friends. The regular gatherings provide opportunities for the women to reveal their stories. They experience their lives naturally meshing as they raise their children together in community. In Becoming Us the group find ways to challenge, encourage, and help each other become the nurturing mothers they wished they'd had when they were growing up. They unite to be remembered for what they do as moms and not for what was done to them.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Leaning into Faith
- By Sheila on 10-15-21
By: Robin Jones Gunn
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Hidden Blessings
- By: Kim Cash Tate
- Narrated by: Machelle Williams
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16
Her diamond caught the sun’s rays and refracted light across the room. She’d asked herself again and again: How could she be so blessed? Partner at a prestigious law firm and engaged to the man of her dreams . . . there was no doubt. God had smiled on Kendra Woods. But the moment Kendra is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, her world collapses. Within days, her fiancé backs out of the wedding and the firm suggests a leave of absence during her treatment. Of all the roles Kendra has played over the years, cancer patient seems the most unwelcome in the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Blessed beyond
- By Carla Wint on 05-15-23
By: Kim Cash Tate
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What Happens Next
- By: Christina Suzann Nelson
- Narrated by: Rebecca Quinn Robertson
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 164
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 150
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 150
Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne has made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy—but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. When she's asked to spotlight her childhood best friend's missing person case on her podcast, she uncovers desperate secrets and must face the truth before she can move forward.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed This!
- By Freida Keith on 05-14-23
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Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy
- By: Kris Clink
- Narrated by: Vanessa Moyen, Zachary Johnson
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 33
For readers of Katherine Center and Kristan Higgins, an immersive, soul-nourishing novel that dares to hold onto hope when happily-ever-after seems lost. Full of character, wit, and wisdom, Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy explores second chances and the power of connection. Lark’s lost her husband, and the expiration date has come and gone on her fake-it-till-you-make-it “Happy Mommy Show". Healing her broken family requires drastic measures — like returning to her hometown in the Texas Hill Country.
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4 out of 5 stars
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3.5 Stars - Excited for more from this new author!
- By Trosado on 04-06-23
By: Kris Clink
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Tapestry
- By: Beth Duke
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Story4 out of 5 stars 77
Twenty-one-year-old Skye Willis lives in Eufaula, Alabama, a tourist mecca of stately homes and world-class bass fishing. Skye's grandmother, Verna, insists on being called "Sparrow" because she suspects her ancestors were Muscogee Creek. Skye has no idea what to do with her life. Nor does she know much of anything about her father, who died in Afghanistan when she was a toddler. But when Sparrow sets out to confirm her Creek ancestry through genetic testing, Skye joins in. The results hit like a DNA bomb, launching them both on a path filled with surprises and life-changing events.
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2 out of 5 stars
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predictable
- By Debbie Wyrick on 12-25-22
By: Beth Duke
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The Shattered Door
- By: Brandon Witt
- Narrated by: Andrew McFerrin
- Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 52
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Story4 out of 5 stars 50
The life Brooke has worked so hard to build is crumbling in his hands in the face of painful memories and past abuse, and his confidence is withering. In El Dorado Springs, where his nightmares come to life, Brooke desperately seeks closure life doesn't offer. Brooke must find value in himself, in his marriage, and in the world around him - and create the hope and perseverance to keep his past from swallowing him whole.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Powerful...
- By Donald on 10-02-15
By: Brandon Witt
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The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
- By: Amanda Cox
- Narrated by: Stephanie Cozart
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
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Story5 out of 5 stars 46
Present day. After tragedy plunges her into grief and unresolved anger, Sarah Ashby returns to her childhood home determined to finally follow her long-denied dream of running Old Depot Grocery alongside her mother and grandmother. But when she arrives, her mother, Rosemary, announces to her that the store is closing. Sarah and her grandmother, Glory Ann, make a pact to save the store, but Rosemary has worked her entire life to make sure her daughter never follows in her footsteps. She has her reasons - but she'll certainly never reveal the real one.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a great book to listen to with your wife and family
- By C. Ackerson on 12-12-21
By: Amanda Cox
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A Cowboy's Proposal
- Shannon Sisters, Book 1
- By: C.J. Carmichael
- Narrated by: Charlotte North
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
One year ago, Montana cowboy Dylan McLean left the love of his life at the altar and fled town, thinking he was doing the right thing by saving her from a scandal. He's found success on the rodeo circuit, but his love for Cathleen never faded. Now he's returned home to clear his name, claim his bride, and rebuild his legacy. Bed-and-breakfast owner Cathleen Shannon has moved on from her broken heart. That is, until Dylan shows up at her house one night asking for help and a second chance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Cowboys Proposal
- By Barbara Marie on 05-19-23
By: C.J. Carmichael
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Seven Sons Ranch
- Three Sweet Contemporary Western Romances (Seven Sons Ranch in Three Rivers Boxed Set, Book 1)
- By: Liz Isaacson
- Narrated by: Teri Clark Linden
- Length: 23 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
Meet the first three Walker brothers at Seven Sons Ranch in this bundle that contains three full-length cowboy romances. You'll get Rhett's Make-Believe Marriage, Tripp's Trivial Tie, and Liam's Invented I-Do, all of which are packed with heartwarming Christmas cheer, sweet cowboy billionaire romance, and the faith and forgiveness it takes to maintain family relationships.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very enjoyable
- By Scout on 08-21-21
By: Liz Isaacson