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A Midnight Clear

(Last Chance #9.5)

Hope Ramsay (Goodreads Author)

3.97 · Rating details · 173 ratings · 47 reviews

Dr. Tom Crawford isn't feeling the spirit of the season when he arrives in Last Chance. Far from friends and family, he's the odd man out in this town of gossiping, tight-knit Southerners-until he meets a sweetly sexy single mom who makes him feel welcome. Suddenly the handsome doctor is thinking he's finally found a place to call home. Local florist Teri Summers has her h ...more

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Nov 20, 2015 Carole (Carole's Random Life in Books) rated it liked it

Shelves: net-galley, romance, reviewed, 2015

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I liked the overall story. This is a short story so I was able to read it in a single sitting. Sometimes short stories leave me rather unfulfilled and wanting more...like the story isn't quite finished. This story was really a very well contained story that wrapped things up very nicely. I was surprised by the strong emphasis on faith that was present in the story. I actually stopped reading at one point to check if this book was actually cat This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.

I liked the overall story. This is a short story so I was able to read it in a single sitting. Sometimes short stories leave me rather unfulfilled and wanting more...like the story isn't quite finished. This story was really a very well contained story that wrapped things up very nicely. I was surprised by the strong emphasis on faith that was present in the story. I actually stopped reading at one point to check if this book was actually categorized as religious fiction. The faith in the story didn't bother me but its not a genre that I would normally choose.

The main focus of this story is Teri, her son, Aiden, and Tom, the new doctor. Teri is a single mother and the owner of the local florist. She spends a great deal of energy caring for her son, Aiden, who has special needs. Aiden has Asperger's syndrome which cause him to look at things a little differently. He hates the color red and isn't a big fan of Christmas overall. Teri meets the new doctor in town, Tom, when Aiden is taken in for a huge splinter lodged in his thigh. Tom seems to just know how to work with Aiden and they get through the ordeal with minimal difficulty.

I liked the characters and thought that they were well represented. Teri is a fiercely protective mother but who could blame her. She seems to be the only one willing to give Aiden the support that he needs. Tom has his own story which helps him relate to Teri and Aiden. There were more than a few moments where Tom seemed just to perfect to be realistic. I thought that Aiden's character was well done. The parts of the story that were from his point of view really helped me understand the dynamics of the situation.

There really was a lot going on in this short story but nothing felt incomplete. I liked the romance between Teri and Tom and thought that they really deserved to be happy together. This short story is part of a series but can be read very easily as a stand along. I have a feeling that some of the characters that made appearances will be familiar to readers that have read the series.

There was a lot more religion in this story than I had expected. The town even has a religious miniature golf course, Golfing for God. I would have preferred the religious parts of the book to be toned down. I really wanted to focus on the couple and Aiden. Overall, I would recommend this sweet romance to others.

I received an advance reader edition of this book from Forever - Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley for the purpose of providing an honest review.

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Decent romance but I didn't expect such a strong emphasis on faith. ...more

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Nov 17, 2015 Sophia rated it really liked it

Shelves: holiday-romances, net-galley-reads, contemporary-romance

I look forward to each visit when it comes to delving into the world of Last Chance. The author has created a cozy Southern Small Town where the people have their quirks, traditions, and a place where people really can get their chance at happiness.

This latest installment is a Christmas short story between the town's new doctor, Tom Crawford, and the florist, Teri Summers. Tom's from Boston and struggling with Southern mistrust, his first Christmas away from family, and seeing where his future w ...more

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Dec 20, 2018 Robin Loves Reading rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-challenge, october-december-2018, print

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My Rating: 4.5 Stars

When Teri Summers meets handsome doctor Tom Crawford, it is under tense circumstances. Her young son Aiden, who has Asperger’s syndrome, has a minor injury. Teri knows that things are not going to go well, as Aidan does not like to be touched. Teri is quite pleased with Tom’s gentle manner, but is sure that is the last time she will ever see him.

Tom is beginning his two-year commitment at a clinic i ...more

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Jul 15, 2019 Aly rated it liked it

This short story was included with a book I purchased. It was a cute love story between a divorced woman and mom of a 8 years old son with autism and the new doctor in town. Tom is movie-star handsome but it's his kindness, understanding and no-judgement attitude that seduced Teri. There was unique ideas like Golfing for God and Aiden's POV (Teri's son) but not only it had the novella syndrome (too fast for me to believe in the romance) but the esoteric moment towards the end kind of ruined it f ...more

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Dec 01, 2015 Kim Reads (Read Your Writes Book Reviews) rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2015-reads

No one does Christmas romances like Hope Ramsay. A Midnight Clear brings together a Yankee from Boston, a Southern Belle from South Carolina, and an eight-year-old little boy with Asperger's.

Like the song A Midnight Clear and a few of the previous books in the Last Chance series, this book is all about angels. Eight-year-old Aiden has a huge fascination with angels. He believes in them with his entire being. However, unlike other eight-year-olds, he doesn't believe in the commercialization of C ...more

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Nov 17, 2015 Judy rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed-in-2015, netgalley, theme-holiday, genre-romance, theme-medical, theme-southeners, novella

This is one of my favorite Christmas Carols, so when I saw the title, I didn't even read the blurb, just requested it. This may be part of a series, but I found that it did work fine as a stand alone novella for the Christmas season.

Normally, I'm not one for Insta-Love, but sometimes when it's done in just the right circumstances, I can suspend believe and it can work. This worked for me. Mostly because this is a clean romance, and dealt with Teri and Tom actually connecting and not jumping str ...more

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Oct 22, 2018 Beatrice Followill rated it it was amazing

As a Special needs mom myself this story touched my heart!!

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Feb 22, 2016 Diayll rated it really liked it

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Originally Reviewed At: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Ariel

A Midnight Clear is a wonderful short story taking place in Last Chance, the setting for Hope Ramsay’s series of contemporary romances. Whether you’re familiar with Last Chance or, like me, you’re completely new to the series, anyone can enjoy this warmhearted Christmas romance.

The story follows Teri Summers, single mother of Aiden, a young boy who happens to be on the Autism spectrum ...more

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Nov 19, 2015 karmaforlifechick rated it it was amazing

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Teri Summers owns and operates the Last Chance flowershop and is the single mom of a special needs boy, Aiden. Dr. Tom Crawford is the new "doc" in this small town where residents are wary of "newcomers". This was a very sweet short story of a single mom and her special needs son Aiden. The story is interwoven with three different perspectives, Teri, Tom and Aiden and this gives the reader different perspectives

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Dec 03, 2015 Angela Simmons rated it really liked it

This is the second romance by Hope Ramsey that I’ve read. The first was actually a Christmas short story as well but, sadly, while it was such a good read, it left me wanting more. I was a little worried when I picked this one up for review but the blurb intrigued me and I’m so glad that I gave A Midnight Clear a chance.

Here’s what’s going on. Tom’s the towns new doctor from Boston and the residents of the small Southern town of Last Chance, South Carolina refuse to see him as anything other th This is the second romance by Hope Ramsey that I’ve read. The first was actually a Christmas short story as well but, sadly, while it was such a good read, it left me wanting more. I was a little worried when I picked this one up for review but the blurb intrigued me and I’m so glad that I gave A Midnight Clear a chance.

Here’s what’s going on. Tom’s the towns new doctor from Boston and the residents of the small Southern town of Last Chance, South Carolina refuse to see him as anything other than an incompetent Yankee. When he meets single-mother and local florist, Teri, and her special needs son, Aiden, there’s a connection and he wants to explore more of it. Although Terri’s hesitant, she has her son to look after and she doesn’t want to take her attention from him yet she’s drawn to Tom and the way that he interacts with her son.

This was such a heartwarming romance. I’m not one that gets teary-eyed when reading but this one tugged at my heartstrings and had me reaching for the tissues.

I liked watching Tom and Terri develop their relationship. There were a few things they had to overcome but it was worth it in the end. I also liked seeing Tom develop a relationship with Aiden, who has Asperger’s spectrum. There’s a reason that Tom and Aiden clicked so well, but you’ll have to read the book to see why. Tom took his time with Aiden learned his likes and dislikes, learned his triggers. He also came up with a way for Aiden to enjoy Christmas.

Terri was easy to like. She’s like a mama bear when it comes to Aiden and I loved that. She’s been caring for Aiden practically by herself for years so it was interesting watching her react to another presence in her son’s life.

Another great thing about this book was that we got Aiden’s POV as well as Tom and Terri’s. We were able to see why be believed that an angel was going to appear and see what was going on in his mind.

Overall, this was such an amazing short story. It was rather short, I read it in one sitting, but it was complete. Nothing was lacking and it didn’t leave me wanting more. If you’re looking for a heartfelt Christmas romance, give this one a go.
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Nov 28, 2015 KathyAnne rated it it was ok

This was okay... One thing I did like about this short story was how well the author portrayed the difficulties of raising a child with Asperger's Syndrome. I felt bad for mom because it's a full time job and then some and requires a tremendous amount of patience. I did actually FEEL the frustration of what it might be like to raise this child and find ways to deal with his unreasonable and obsessive habits. It was almost like she was having to give up everything she loved to keep him calm and h ...more

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Jun 24, 2017 Janet rated it really liked it

3.5
Cute short addition to this series. She dealt with a very sensitive subject and I think did it very well. I think.....but I would be interested to know the thoughts of mothers with children that struggle with the issues Aiden does. Did they like this novella?
As with most of this series it is a bit of a fantasy, some reviewers in the past didn't like that this is a "christian" series and it isn't tagged as one. In fact it really isn't at all. Its a small town series, with different people, so ...more

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Jun 18, 2019 Linda rated it liked it

Shelves: christmas, short-stories-or-novellas, 2019

Teri Summer is not looking for any attachments when she meets Dr. Tom Crawford in the ER of her local hospital. While Teri was working at her floral shop her son, Aiden was injured. His babysitter took him in and called Teri.

While Aiden was not injured badly he did not like being touched. Aiden is autistic and a handful for a single mom with her own business. He also doesn't like the color red, Christmas and especially not Santa Claus. It makes life even harder for Teri who loves Christmas and ...more

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Nov 18, 2018 Madm007 rated it it was amazing

Just finished A Midnight Clear💚💙 a short story included with "Christmas on Mistletoe Lane" by Annie Rains.
Inspirational! Taking a very real, serious subject, and not hiding or ignoring it, but unfolding it, like a flower, to be admired and embraced. Tweaking the environment so it can thrive in this world. I'm talking about autism, and how truly gifted autistic children are.
A single mom, who thinks no one could love her, bc of her son and a very special man who understands far more than she kno ...more

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Dec 30, 2018 Heidi rated it it was amazing

Loved this short story that brought me back to Last Chance! I love that town and all of the characters that Hope Ramsey's imagination has brought to life in the pages of her stories. This one especially is unique and endearing because not only does the two main characters shared their thoughts and feelings, the female main character's son, Aiden who is autistic and has Asperger's syndrome alslo shares his thoughts and feelings.

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Mar 01, 2019 Shea rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, series

I read this story because it was a bonus novella included in a book I borrowed from the library. I enjoyed the Christmas theme and the relationships between the characters. My favorite parts of the story are the brief chapters told from Aiden's point of view. Aiden is an autistic 8 year old and I really appreciated seeing things through his eyes. His protective and dedicated mom learns she can let someone else into their lives and it can benefit them both if he is as kind as Tom is.

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Oct 23, 2018 Elaine rated it it was amazing

Great story, for a short story.
The New doctor, seems to be just what Aiden needs
And not bad for his mom either... my first read of this author and I can definitely say I will pick up more stories of hers this was definitely a Midnight Clear terrific small but great read definitely pick it up read it won't take you long and you'll be interested in Hope Ramsey stories....💜

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Oct 12, 2018 Barbara rated it really liked it

This is the first story I've read by Hope Ramsay. It was a quick read about a mom and her special needs son and the town's new doctor. Sometimes you just have to have faith, take some chances, and believe in angels and the spirit of Christmas.

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Sep 14, 2018 Misty (Reds Romance Reviews) rated it really liked it

A Midnight Clear is an enchanting holiday tale filled with many moments that will bring smiles, lift spirits, and leave hearts happy! I really enjoyed this little novella, the characters were well crafted and easy to connect to, and the story line was quite delightful, highly recommend!

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Dec 15, 2018 Penny Ramirez rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, short-stories-novellas

Pretty good for a short story included in the back of a new book. Seeing as how it's book 9.5 in a series, and I've never read any of the others, it was a fair intro to the town of Last Chance, South Carolina.

Aiden was an interesting young man.

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Jan 10, 2018 Marilyn Morrow rated it really liked it

A Fun Story

I enjoyed this book as part of the Last Chance series. It was a little nugget of fun from a series I read when it was current. It was short, made me smile and gave me a surprise return to Last Chance.

Hope Ramsey is one of my favorite series authors.

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Nov 27, 2018 Cheryl rated it really liked it

Dr Tom has just moved to town to be the doctor for 2 years and get his college loans forgiven. The first day he meets Tori and her special son Aiden. The book really made you feel how hard life was for Tori, with some nice Christmas miracles thrown in.

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Dec 22, 2018 Laura Aase rated it liked it

Short and happy. Teri runs a flower shop and has an autistic son, Aiden. When she meets a new doctor in town he is drawn to her and Aiden due to his childhood cancer experience. In the meantime aiden sees angels.... I liked getting into Aidens Head and I liked Tom and Teri characters

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May 31, 2017 Rhonda rated it it was amazing

Love Christmas stories

I love Christmas stories and this one was no exception. I've never read Hope Ramsey but I'm on a roll to Last Chance Christmas! Definitely going to get more books by this author.

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Dec 28, 2017 Elaine rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I love all of the books in the Last Chance series. This one was a short, but entertaining read. It was just perfect for the busy holiday season.

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Oct 19, 2018 Vanessa rated it liked it

cute Christmas story

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Oct 25, 2018 Janice rated it liked it

This is a pleasant short story.

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Dec 04, 2015 Marsha Spohn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: christmas-romance, contemporary-romance, keeper-bookshelf, series

Originally reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf

A Midnight Clear is such a heartwarming Christmas miracle type of story.

Teri’s world is hectic, busy and full to overload capacity right now. As the florist in Last Chance she has Christmas magic to create with her beautiful arrangements… and little time for romance. When Aiden needs a fast doctor’s visit because of an injury, Teri is concerned on more than one level. Aiden sees the world far differently than most people and unless this new doctor can take Originally reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf

A Midnight Clear is such a heartwarming Christmas miracle type of story.

Teri’s world is hectic, busy and full to overload capacity right now. As the florist in Last Chance she has Christmas magic to create with her beautiful arrangements… and little time for romance. When Aiden needs a fast doctor’s visit because of an injury, Teri is concerned on more than one level. Aiden sees the world far differently than most people and unless this new doctor can take that into account as he treats her son he is going to do more harm than good on this visit.

Tom has little to no excitement for the coming Christmas celebrations. In a new town, one that doesn’t seem to warm up to outsiders, he’s away from home and feeling a bit put out, if not lonely. When a young child with Asperger’s arrives, Tom will not only have to create an environment that will make young Aiden comfortable but convince his mother that he is able to take care of her son – on every level.

A Midnight Clear is a short story but don’t let the length fool you, this is a fully complete, touching Christmas romance. Love was the last thing Teri was looking for but Tom has touched a part of her heart that she had thought she’d closed off long ago. Taking a risk isn’t easy, but the rewards of finding a man who loves her and her child could far outweigh those risks.

Aiden’s belief in and determination to see an angel is one of the best parts of this story. When the point of view switches to Aiden, we are given a look into the mind of this sweet child who looks at the world so differently, yet perhaps sees more than the rest of us can ever hope for.

I completely enjoyed this visit to Last Chance and would recommend A Midnight Clear to any reader who simply loves a good story with believable and relatable characters.

(a personal note: As the parent of a young man with a neuromuscular disorder it always matters to me how authors portray a family situation that involves a special needs member. The mama bear syndrome is very real, even when your child is far beyond the age of needing that fierceness, it never goes away and the absolute exhaustion and belief that no one else can do the mama bear’s job is also very real. A single parent myself, I can tell you with complete honesty that it is not easy to allow or invite someone else into your established cocoon of reality. Is it worth the risk, oh yes. But it’s not easy. It takes great trust and even greater love to share the mama/papa bear title.)

*I received an e-ARC of A Midnight Clear from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.* ...more

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A Midnight Clear
Last Chance
By Hope Ramsay
ISBN: 9781455564934
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una

Synopsis:

Dr. Tom Crawford isn’t feeling the spirit of the season when he arrives in Last Chance. Far from friends and family, he’s the odd man out in this town of gossiping, tight-knit Southerners-until he meets a sweetly sexy single mom who makes him feel welcome. Suddenly the handsome doctor is thinking he’s finally found a place to call home.

Local florist Teri http://openbooksociety.com/article/a-...

A Midnight Clear
Last Chance
By Hope Ramsay
ISBN: 9781455564934
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una

Synopsis:

Dr. Tom Crawford isn’t feeling the spirit of the season when he arrives in Last Chance. Far from friends and family, he’s the odd man out in this town of gossiping, tight-knit Southerners-until he meets a sweetly sexy single mom who makes him feel welcome. Suddenly the handsome doctor is thinking he’s finally found a place to call home.

Local florist Teri Summers has her hands full of mistletoe in preparation for the holiday, yet finding someone to kiss is her last priority. But when the gorgeous new doctor makes a connection with her special needs son, Aiden, Teri finds herself wondering if she’s finally found happiness in this season of joy. For Teri and Tom, Last Chance may be their best chance at love . . .

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I loved this delightful Christmas themed short story. Teri is a single mom of a little boy Aiden who has autism. She has had to cope mainly on her own and learn by trial and error what Aiden can tolerate. When he gets brought into emergency she comes face to face with the new Yankee Dr. who seems to understand what she is going through. He is handsome, caring and seems to truly want to help however when he wants to let Aiden follow his obsession with angels Teri freaks out and wants him to back off .When her family suggest that she stay home for Christmas due to Aiden’s disruptive behavior Teri is at wits end trying to find out how to give Aiden a Christmas without the color red, candles and the usual Christmas dining fare, all that she knows will bring hysterical outbursts. Living in Last Chance the matchmakers are at work and maybe a Christmas miracle can happen.

Tom has come to Last Chance on a two year program. He too had suffered in childhood having lost his leg to cancer. As a result he believes in the power of Angels. He feels that children really do have a connection to other powers. When Aiden tells him he has to be at the town’s center on Christmas Eve to meet his angel he encourages Teri to let him. When she turns him away he also gets advice from the town’s match makers to mend the situation. Maybe Last Chance will bring joy and happiness to all.

Although a romance I loved the way the author brought in the chemistry between Teri and Tom and their stories without the need for a lot of sex. This is a great book to curl up with a cup of cocoa when you have a few minutes of peace during the Christmas rush. A super stocking stuffer! ...more

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Dec 30, 2015 Melody May (What I'm Reading) rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary, novella, romance, netgalley

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In Hope Ramsay's A Midnight Clear is a sweet little Christmas read that brings two people together in Last Chance. We meet Dr. Tom Crawford who has arrived at Last Chance to become the new doctor. Once thing that the town holds against him is he's a yankee from the north. Poor guy. We also get a chance to get to know Teri Summers who is a local florist with a son who is on the spectrum. Aiden who has a thing about angels, doesn't like the color read, and the song that c ...more

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Hope Ramsay was born in New York and grew up on the North Shore of Long Island, but every summer Momma would pack her off under the care of Aunt Annie to go visiting with relatives in the midlands of South Carolina. Her extended family includes its share of colorful aunts and uncles, as well as cousins by the dozens, who provide the fodder for the characters you’ll find in Last Chance, South Carol ...more