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Thanksgiving Brides #5
Justice for Ginger
Mrs. Charlotte Dunbar has been widowed for longer than she was a wife, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t like a good engagement or the drama of two young people coming together! Especially when she feels they just need a little help to see the match was meant to be.
Five years ago, Ginger Carlyle turned down a marriage proposal that everyone, including Jacob Noble, thought she would agree to.
Five years ago, Jacob Noble took a job in a northern California mining town that he hoped would help him to forget the love he’d left behind in Ashton. But there was no way he could forget Ginger, or his own broken heart.
Back in Ashton, Ginger has been beset by tragedy after tragedy. After her father’s death, she is the only one who can care for her ailing mother and manage the family house and land. Selling eggs and baked goods to make ends meet, Ginger and her mother survive out of sheer determination and hard work. But hard work isn’t enough when the bank comes looking for the mortgage payments. Unable to tell her mother the truth about their dire financial circumstances, Ginger will have to work even harder to make sure that their Thanksgiving holiday is as joyful as it always was when her father was alive.
However, after Ginger is accused of stealing from her new employer, her whole world is turned upside down. She's dragged to the sheriff’s office where she's shocked to discover the new deputy is none other than the very man whose proposal she turned down all those years ago. Can she trust Jacob to help prove her innocence? Or is he still harboring a grudge against her for refusing his hand in marriage?
As the past is re-visited and secrets come to light, is there hope that justice will be Ginger's in time for Thanksgiving?
Trust the local matchmaker to make sure!
Five years ago, Ginger Carlyle turned down a marriage proposal that everyone, including Jacob Noble, thought she would agree to.
Five years ago, Jacob Noble took a job in a northern California mining town that he hoped would help him to forget the love he’d left behind in Ashton. But there was no way he could forget Ginger, or his own broken heart.
Back in Ashton, Ginger has been beset by tragedy after tragedy. After her father’s death, she is the only one who can care for her ailing mother and manage the family house and land. Selling eggs and baked goods to make ends meet, Ginger and her mother survive out of sheer determination and hard work. But hard work isn’t enough when the bank comes looking for the mortgage payments. Unable to tell her mother the truth about their dire financial circumstances, Ginger will have to work even harder to make sure that their Thanksgiving holiday is as joyful as it always was when her father was alive.
However, after Ginger is accused of stealing from her new employer, her whole world is turned upside down. She's dragged to the sheriff’s office where she's shocked to discover the new deputy is none other than the very man whose proposal she turned down all those years ago. Can she trust Jacob to help prove her innocence? Or is he still harboring a grudge against her for refusing his hand in marriage?
As the past is re-visited and secrets come to light, is there hope that justice will be Ginger's in time for Thanksgiving?
Trust the local matchmaker to make sure!
80 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2022
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Annee Jones
155 books561 followersInternational bestselling author Annee Jones writes romance that ranges from sweet to scorching, sassy to dark, contemporary to fantastical. Perfect for your coffee break or midnight escape—quick reads for wild hearts.
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November 27, 2022
Even though this was an 80 page short read I can easily say I look forward to reading the other books in this series.
I don't normally really like such short books but Annee Jones made a believer out of me.
The characters and the plot easily drew me in.
Ginger was a sweet young woman trying hard to do the right thing by her mom after her father unexpectedly passed away.
Even though she regretted not accepting a marriage proposal from Jacob whom she really loved she knew she could not leave town with him and abandon her parents.
Which ultimately ended up being a wise decision.
Because Jacob is back and more than willing much to Gingers surprise to pick up where they left off.
Even though he arrives in town just in time to help Ginger out of a bit of drama and a sticky situation.
Ginger not only gets Justice but a Happily Ever After.
And I like that.
I received a complimentary copy.
My review will appear on Amazon and Good Reads.
I look forward to reading more in this series.
I don't normally really like such short books but Annee Jones made a believer out of me.
The characters and the plot easily drew me in.
Ginger was a sweet young woman trying hard to do the right thing by her mom after her father unexpectedly passed away.
Even though she regretted not accepting a marriage proposal from Jacob whom she really loved she knew she could not leave town with him and abandon her parents.
Which ultimately ended up being a wise decision.
Because Jacob is back and more than willing much to Gingers surprise to pick up where they left off.
Even though he arrives in town just in time to help Ginger out of a bit of drama and a sticky situation.
Ginger not only gets Justice but a Happily Ever After.
And I like that.
I received a complimentary copy.
My review will appear on Amazon and Good Reads.
I look forward to reading more in this series.
December 5, 2022
This novella was extra sweet and will leave you with a smile on your face. Ginger and Jacob used to be engaged, until he took off that is. Ginger has spent her days taking care of her momma and trying any way she can to lighten the debt that was left behind by her father when he passed. When she finally gets a job at the store where she sells her pies and eggs, things are finally looking up. That is until she is accused of stealing money from the till. Is this all a big misunderstanding, or is Ginger really guilty of that. Now that Jacob is back in town, he's the one that ends up helping her. Were they forced together on purpose, or is it just dumb luck. Such a sweet story. I definitely would recommend this if you're looking for a quick, simple, in between story that is adorable.
December 27, 2022
A broken engagement, Ginger is now taking care of her sick mother since her father passed away. Always wondering what if when it comes to Jacob, the love of her life. She knows she made the right decision. Jacob moved to a mining town which went bust. Now he’s coming home. What will he think when he sees Ginger again? The two deserves to be happy.
Ginger is struggling to pay their mortgage on their home and land. Will she be able to get it? Will she have to move from her home with her mother? She finally gets a job at the mercantile store but is accused of stealing money. Will Ginger, with the help of Jacob prove she’s innocent? Is it just a mistake? These two are such sweet characters. Worth the read. It’s sweet, easy and quick read
Ginger is struggling to pay their mortgage on their home and land. Will she be able to get it? Will she have to move from her home with her mother? She finally gets a job at the mercantile store but is accused of stealing money. Will Ginger, with the help of Jacob prove she’s innocent? Is it just a mistake? These two are such sweet characters. Worth the read. It’s sweet, easy and quick read
November 24, 2022
Sometimes love comes back
Poor Ginger didn't think she and her mother would make ends meet. But with God's help, and some, um, help, from her friends, things could definitely change for her. What a cute Thanksgiving story!
Poor Ginger didn't think she and her mother would make ends meet. But with God's help, and some, um, help, from her friends, things could definitely change for her. What a cute Thanksgiving story!
November 25, 2022
A Lovely Romance
A struggling young woman with an ailing mother, a returning lawman, a meddlesome matron, and a handsome young deputy make for a delightful misunderstanding. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. A really fun read.
A struggling young woman with an ailing mother, a returning lawman, a meddlesome matron, and a handsome young deputy make for a delightful misunderstanding. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. A really fun read.
November 27, 2022
This is a great read. It's a short fast read that has just the right amount of drama and romance to keep you turning the pages.
I received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
November 25, 2022
Absence makes the heart grow fonder for Ginger and Jacob. Such a sweet story.
November 26, 2022
A great feel good story! I really enjoyed it!
December 4, 2022
A great, enjoyable quick read.
December 13, 2022
Sweet story
Ginger is a devoted daughter who has done everything she could think of to keep her home and care for her mother. A bit of meddling brings hope and a lost love.
Ginger is a devoted daughter who has done everything she could think of to keep her home and care for her mother. A bit of meddling brings hope and a lost love.
December 18, 2022
Quick read.
Good plot, good characters.
I liked it.
Good plot, good characters.
I liked it.
December 1, 2022
Jacob Noble- left for 5 year to mining town now back as the deputy sheriff
Ginger Carlyle- trying to help her mother make ends meat and pay the mortgage on the house.
A cute sweet story with humor and a loving hea.
Ama
Ginger Carlyle- trying to help her mother make ends meat and pay the mortgage on the house.
A cute sweet story with humor and a loving hea.
Ama
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