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A Lawman for Christmas (Smoky Mountain Matches) Kindle Edition

by Karen Kirst (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 148 ratings
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A self-proclaimed spinster gets a holiday surprise—the gift of family—in this uplifting historical romance from the author of The Engagement Charade.

Committed to her spinsterhood, Isabel Flores isn’t about to trust a man with her hard-won independence or her heart—especially not lawman Ben MacGregor. But when a little boy is abandoned on her property, the so-called “Debonair Deputy” of their small Tennessee town helps her care for the child. And Isabel begins to hope he might be more than just a handsome flirt.

Ben is well aware of Isabel’s aversion to love and has his own secret reasons for avoiding relationships. But as he and Isabel do their best to make the holiday special for their young ward, Ben wonders if he could be a family man after all. Will this Christmas be the first of many for Isabel and Ben’s little instant family?
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  1. Book 12 of 12
    Smoky Mountain Matches
  2. Print length
    296 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publisher
    Love Inspired Historical
  6. Publication date
    November 1, 2017
  7. File size
    2227 KB
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About the Author

Karen Kirst was born and raised in East Tennessee near the Great Smoky Mountains. In the fall of 2010, she got the happy news that Harlequin Love Inspired Historical wanted to publish her manuscript-a true blessing from God. When that line closed, she switched to Love Inspired Suspense. Now she divides her time between being a wife, homeschooling mom, and romance writer.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XZX432Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love Inspired Historical; Original edition (November 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2227 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 148 ratings

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Karen Kirst

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Bestselling author Karen Kirst is a native of East Tennessee and has written many books set in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She's a fan of libraries, tea parties, romance movies and baking. When she isn't working on a historical or suspense book, she's homeschooling her boys, teaching a co-op class or trying to keep her mischievous poodles out of trouble.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Loved Ben and Isabel!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017
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I really loved this story. I loved how Isabel wasn't fooled by Ben's flirtations and how she wasn't subjecting to his charms. I loved how she made him question his actions. My heart broke for Ben's secret. That was a nice change. Usually it's the woman but in this case it was the man. Loved the change! I wondered what it would take for this stubborn couple to get together. The ending was actually quite good. LOL! I've been so critical of books that had a great story until the puttered out at the end as if the writer grew bored with the story and just wanted it over and chose the quickest cleanest way possible. There wasn't much to the endings. I can say this book had a great ending. Both Ben and Isabel were great people but had let their pasts heartbreak control how they behaved. I love how they came together and how Grant helped. I enjoyed this story very much. I didn't focus on the mystery but more on Ben and Isa. They were a lovely couple. I wonder if her sister will be the next story or is the series done?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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This can't be the last book in the series. I love this town and I love the O'Malley family that kicked of the series. So happy for Ben and Isabel. If you have not read this series it is a wonderful series to read. The series is all about family, friends, community and most of all the love of God. Cannot wait to see what the author come up with next.
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Karen A. Peale
5.0 out of 5 stars Lawman for Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017
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Oh no! I just read this was the last book in the series. Please say it isn't so. I was hoping Honor would have her story. I have adored this series that takes place in one of my favorite vacation spots. It was a very good read. I do appreciate that she brought back all the characters for one final good-bye.
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Hanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Warm and bright
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
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Like hot cider and cinnamon bread this is a story made of the magic of Christmas and family. A story full of hope and courage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Lawman for Christmas is a fantastic story.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018
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A Lawman for Christmas depicts an unusual romance between two people who have been hurt by past experiences. Enjoy another entry in the Karen Kirst Smoky Mountain Matches series.
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Mrs. B
5.0 out of 5 stars Never disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
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As always Karen Kirst wrote another beautiful story! If only she could clone herself and write twice as many books. 😉
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Deborah
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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This book was very good and a good conclusion to the series. I am sad that is over but look forward to other books by author.
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Lynda Zanin
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2018
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I love this series...feel good stories
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