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Fated Beginnings (The McKay Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Karen Muir (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Is it possible for two strangers, scarred physically and emotionally, to trust each other with their hearts?

In 1884, a few years after a flash fire marred Jayson McKay's once flawless face he finds himself living on his family's ranch in the Montana Territory, longing for a normal life. Since the accident, he harbors no hope of ever starting a family. After all, what woman would ever consider marrying a disfigured man, such as himself?

When a friend writes to him of a young pregnant woman from a good home who needs a husband to provide a name for her baby, Jayson is hopeful yet skeptical of such an arrangement. What would prevent her from taking his name and returning to Boston, shattering his dream of raising his own family?

Allison Munroe is desperate when the father of her unborn child–the man she'd hoped to marry–jilts her to save his inheritance. Unwilling to bring shame upon her family, she agrees to travel across the country to wed a stranger.

Allison soon discovers she is ill-prepared to live on a ranch out West and must rely on her determination and courage to get her through the uncertainty of her marriage, the novelty of her new life, and the ever-present dangers that plague an untamed land.

Thrown together as a couple, they struggle to guard against their building attraction and flaming desires. Can they put their painful pasts behind and mend their broken hearts?
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    The McKay Series
  2. Print length
    291 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    January 21, 2019
  6. File size
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This book was picked as our book club read. I loved it! Not being a "love story" kind of person, I was worried I wouldn't like it. It's more than a love story, it's about leap of faith, taking chances and the good and bad that can come from those chances. As I read the book I found myself smiling, laughing at times and enjoying the setting, characters, and the story line. I dread most endings of books finding they end flat or not believable. This ending is not only believable but opens the door to sequels... great book, easy read, enjoyable. Tracy Digregorio

I generally do not read historical romance, however this book came highly recommended, I am so glad I listened! It was a great story and an easy read. It's so easy to fall in love with the characters. I found myself having a difficult time putting this story down; I can't wait to read the next book in the McKay series! Spuccio

About the Author

I write Historical Romances in two different time periods: Medieval England and American Western. As I journeyed through my early life, I had never imagined I would one day be a writer. Writing is hard! But when my dreams became stories, and my characters in both time periods called out for me to write about their lives, I had no choice. Now I can't imagine a life without writing! I live in New England with my husband. When not working as an Occupational Therapist or writing, I enjoy visiting my two sons and their wives, hanging out with friends, going on Girl's Weekends, dinner out, watching Sci-fi and Fantasy, traveling up the coast, and lounging by the lake with family. Whether I'm writing about knights, damsels in distress, cowboys, or saloon girls you can bet a heart-tugging story is about to unfold. Please join me on another whimsical journey back in time and check out my other books: Website: http: //karen-muir.com/ Goodreads: https: //www.goodreads.com/author/show/15203171.Karen_Muir Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/karenmuir.writer/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07N163LNY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Karen Muir; 1st edition (January 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1004 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Karen Muir

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Karen Muir never imagined that she would one day be a writer. Her journey began quite differently than most writers. She didn’t grow up pressing pen to paper. Instead, she took a different path.

For as long as she remembers, when her head hit the pillow, she dreamed.

She dreamed about people she didn’t know and the lives they might have lived. Scenes evolved and stories emerged. Before too long there was nothing else to do but write her stories down, if just to make room for more adventures, pushing their way in, competing for a spot.

Karen lives in beautiful New England with her wonderfully supportive and often neglected husband. Besides her love of painting with words, Karen enjoys visiting her grown children, grandchildren, family, and friends, traveling up and down the coastline, and watching Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies.

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Tracy digregorio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy read, you’ll enjoy.
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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This book was picked as our book club read. I loved it! Not being a “love story” kind of person, I was worried I wouldn’t like it. It’s more than a love story, it’s about leap of faith, taking chances and the good and bad that can come from those chances. As I read the book I found myself smiling, laughing at times and enjoying the setting, characters, and the story line. I dead most endings of books finding they end flat or not believable. This ending is not only believable but opens the door to sequels... great book, easy read, enjoyable.
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Foreverwriter
5.0 out of 5 stars Fated Beginnings Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019
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I will admit westerns are not my go-to read, but who can resist the cover of this book? There is so much I liked about this story! Jayson was a hero to root for and poor Allison was a fish-out-of-water with all that was happening around her, but she was determined to give her baby a good life and a good father--which made her a wonderful heroine. Her successes and failures added so much to the story. The secondary characters were fabulous and I do hope to read their stories soon!!! Thanks to Ms. Muir for a wonderful read on a lazy Sunday!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This story will confirm your belief that love will triumph
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2019
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I enjoyed this story every much. The heroine is in love with the son of a well-to-do Boston family. However, when she yields to his desires and becomes pregnant, he breaks off their engagement. To save her family from crushing social embarrassment, she enlists the aid of a considerate priest to find her a husband out west. She survives the hazardous stagecoach journey and meets her husband-to-be, a disfigured man who doesn't believe any good woman will have him.
How these two wounded souls learn to trust is a heartwarming story.
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Debra Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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Just finished this amazing book! I really enjoyed it. I love the characters so much. I was sad when it was over. I would like to know more about how this characters grow up and what becomes of their beautiful lives!
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Cathy Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
This is a beautiful story of two people becoming a family out of necessity and learning to trust again. There are so many interesting plot twists and turns for this lovely couple. There are ups and downs, smiles and tears, nail-biting scenes and some of the best lines by the hero to come out of a romance novel. The author does a lovely job describing the landscape, the town, the ranch where our couple live as well as the describing the people and their emotions as this draws the reader in as though we are there in the story. I loved Allison and Jayson’s characters. My heart broke for Allison and the situation she found herself. The courage it took for her to make the decisions she had to make and do what was necessary in her life. My heart hurt for all Jayson had gone through and the changes in his life that he had to adjust to. It took courage for him to step out and trust again. Both the hero and heroine were so likeable and the balance between their characters worked very well in the story. The reader definitely wants to see these two get their happy ever after. This is my first read by this author and I was impressed and look forward the next book in this series. I highly recommend this well written romance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can love exist after heartbreak?
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
I felt heartbreak, hope and love through the character, Allison! She had to choose to leave everything she had ever known because of one night of indiscretion. Through the eyes and words of the author, Karen Muir, I couldn't resist finishing the book!
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read...
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
I loved this western. Fresh. New. Well-researched with many surprising twists and turns. Love the legal/courtroom scene. Read the whole book in two days.
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Spuccio1110
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn’t want to put this book down!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
I generally do not read historical romance, however this book came highly recommended, I am so glad I listened! It was a great story and an easy read. It’s so easy to fall in love with the characters. I found myself having a difficult time putting this story down; I can’t wait to read the next book in the McKay series!
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