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Kingston's Project
How do you find the strength to embrace a future that’s different than the one you planned?
For Sarah Mitchell, the answer is simple—you don’t. For two years, Sarah has shut herself off from most of the world around her. She needs to move on, but doesn’t know how to begin.
Unexpectedly, Sarah is presented with an opportunity that could change everything. Elijah Kingston, her firm’s largest client, wants her to lead a highly confidential assignment. When Sarah learns the shocking nature of Kingston’s project, she is torn between Elijah’s promise of healing and her fear of falling deeper into despair.
Kingston’s Project is a poignant story about the effects of grief and the loss of hope. Can Sarah find happiness again, or is the hold from her fear and guilt too strong to break free?
NOTE: A list of content warnings can be found on my website. See my Goodreads Bio for the link.
For Sarah Mitchell, the answer is simple—you don’t. For two years, Sarah has shut herself off from most of the world around her. She needs to move on, but doesn’t know how to begin.
Unexpectedly, Sarah is presented with an opportunity that could change everything. Elijah Kingston, her firm’s largest client, wants her to lead a highly confidential assignment. When Sarah learns the shocking nature of Kingston’s project, she is torn between Elijah’s promise of healing and her fear of falling deeper into despair.
Kingston’s Project is a poignant story about the effects of grief and the loss of hope. Can Sarah find happiness again, or is the hold from her fear and guilt too strong to break free?
NOTE: A list of content warnings can be found on my website. See my Goodreads Bio for the link.
376 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2014
About the author
Carrie Beckort
4 books79 followersThere are days when I still can’t believe that I’m a writer. I’m so blessed to have been given the opportunity to write the stories that speak to my heart. My goal as a writer is to not only create a means of escape for the reader but to also generate an emotional connection between the reader and my characters. The stories I create are fictional, yet true to life.
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I love connecting with readers, so please find me on my various social media sites!
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August 5, 2014
I think this was the perfect time for me to read this book. My best friend and I have the macabre joke that we would each take a gold medal if grieving were considered an Olympic sport. Turns out, though, Sarah has us both beat.
She lost her husband and two-year-old son in a tragic car accident and now, two years later, she's just starting to surface from grief. (And even now, she's not doing all that well.) So when she has a chance to go to Colorado and manage a new, top secret project, she's not entirely sure it's a good idea but her best friend convinces her to accept unless there's a major reason not to.
I would've considered the type of project Elijah has in mind to be the worst idea ever, but Sarah accepts. And it's a good thing she does, because this is an amazing, heartwarming book. I don't want to say too much about it, because seeing Sarah start to become herself again is not something to spoil. But you want to read this book.
I'm happy that there's a sequel. You probably aren't surprised to know that I've already bought it and I hope to read it soon.
Highly recommended.
She lost her husband and two-year-old son in a tragic car accident and now, two years later, she's just starting to surface from grief. (And even now, she's not doing all that well.) So when she has a chance to go to Colorado and manage a new, top secret project, she's not entirely sure it's a good idea but her best friend convinces her to accept unless there's a major reason not to.
I would've considered the type of project Elijah has in mind to be the worst idea ever, but Sarah accepts. And it's a good thing she does, because this is an amazing, heartwarming book. I don't want to say too much about it, because seeing Sarah start to become herself again is not something to spoil. But you want to read this book.
I'm happy that there's a sequel. You probably aren't surprised to know that I've already bought it and I hope to read it soon.
Highly recommended.
October 15, 2014
We are proud to announce that KINGSTON’S PROJECT by Carrie Beckort is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!
April 9, 2026
The concept of this story was really interesting and I appreciated learning about a disease I had never heard of. I am always a fan of an elderly MC, and Elijah was a good one. The MMC hires the FMC for a '"project" that is unlike any other. There is a lot of grief, healing, friendship and love in this story. I would recommend it!
March 2, 2014
What a truly, wonderful book
Thank you Carrie forfeiting this book. It was very hard or me to put down. you have brought an awareness to a disease I never knew existed. Thank you also for the wonderful things you said about my sister MERRY, she is one of the strongest women that I know also. She has been there to hold me up a few times your life. please continue writing, this book was awesome.
Your step Aunt Janet
Thank you Carrie forfeiting this book. It was very hard or me to put down. you have brought an awareness to a disease I never knew existed. Thank you also for the wonderful things you said about my sister MERRY, she is one of the strongest women that I know also. She has been there to hold me up a few times your life. please continue writing, this book was awesome.
Your step Aunt Janet
December 30, 2016
WordsAPlenty purchased a copy of this book to review. The review is entirely based on the opinion of the reader.
Sarah, Nick and Danny were a wonderful loving family with a lifetime of hopes and dreams. Until one day, Sarah receives a phone call – now she hides in her home grieving her loss. Now she must find her way out of her home and begin living her life, a life without them.
“Kingston projects are very demanding, and a home life for my managers is often nonexistent. I could tell by the way you talked about your husband and soon to be baby that they were your life, your light.” Elijah Kingston had told Sarah why he didn’t hire her in the beginning but now things had changed, he needed her to work on his project. A project that would help her grieve and move on.
Elijah Kingston had experienced grief as well, the pain and hurt of losing someone close to him left him able to help Sarah. Unbeknownst to the world, Elijah and Sarah’s working together fueled rumors and jealousy. Sarah knows she has to see the “Kingston project” through to the end of her healing will never be complete.
The author, Carrie Beckort has written a moving and effective story of grief, loss, and recovery. Beckort skillfully touches on the emotions of her readers and powerfully draws the reader into the story tapping into their experiences in a quiet but impactful manner. The story flows smoothly with the character development being strong and complete as well.
As a reader, this book came to me at a time where I was experiencing loss in my life – my father had just died. I felt the pain of Sarah vividly and personally. Her struggle each night to move past her son’s door; not being able to deal with Nick’s passing. The ineffectiveness of the empty words, “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
Beckort weaves the story well, connecting it to the emotions that each of her readers have experienced in one form or another. Beckort shows us that it is ok to let go of guilt and move forward to live our life; and reminds us that our lives are not mapped out but change irrevocably day to day.
Beckort’s writing style is smooth, clear and concise. She uses words well, painting pictures in her reader’s mind that are vivid and rich in detail.
While I enjoyed the book and reaped the valuable advice Beckort shares, it was an emotional book that gave me comfort. I am a true believer that books come to you when you need them most.
WordsAPlenty gives this book a five star rating for it's richness.
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Sarah, Nick and Danny were a wonderful loving family with a lifetime of hopes and dreams. Until one day, Sarah receives a phone call – now she hides in her home grieving her loss. Now she must find her way out of her home and begin living her life, a life without them.
“Kingston projects are very demanding, and a home life for my managers is often nonexistent. I could tell by the way you talked about your husband and soon to be baby that they were your life, your light.” Elijah Kingston had told Sarah why he didn’t hire her in the beginning but now things had changed, he needed her to work on his project. A project that would help her grieve and move on.
Elijah Kingston had experienced grief as well, the pain and hurt of losing someone close to him left him able to help Sarah. Unbeknownst to the world, Elijah and Sarah’s working together fueled rumors and jealousy. Sarah knows she has to see the “Kingston project” through to the end of her healing will never be complete.
The author, Carrie Beckort has written a moving and effective story of grief, loss, and recovery. Beckort skillfully touches on the emotions of her readers and powerfully draws the reader into the story tapping into their experiences in a quiet but impactful manner. The story flows smoothly with the character development being strong and complete as well.
As a reader, this book came to me at a time where I was experiencing loss in my life – my father had just died. I felt the pain of Sarah vividly and personally. Her struggle each night to move past her son’s door; not being able to deal with Nick’s passing. The ineffectiveness of the empty words, “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
Beckort weaves the story well, connecting it to the emotions that each of her readers have experienced in one form or another. Beckort shows us that it is ok to let go of guilt and move forward to live our life; and reminds us that our lives are not mapped out but change irrevocably day to day.
Beckort’s writing style is smooth, clear and concise. She uses words well, painting pictures in her reader’s mind that are vivid and rich in detail.
While I enjoyed the book and reaped the valuable advice Beckort shares, it was an emotional book that gave me comfort. I am a true believer that books come to you when you need them most.
WordsAPlenty gives this book a five star rating for it's richness.
Click here to purchase.
October 29, 2016
Two years ago Sarah's husband and son were tragically killed in a road accident and she is stuck in her grief unable even to sleep in her own bedroom. the only thing she can do is work where she is very sucessful. Her company has worked with Mr Kingston before but not her personally so she is surprised when he asks her to travel across the country to help him with a project.
When she discovers what the project is she is intrigued enough to stay and gradually learns to trust the elderly gentleman.
I enjoyed this book with it's heatbreaking and raw emotions especially at the beginning. At times though it seemed rushed and others it laboured the point. I didn't empathise with Sarah at times and she seemed very hard work. I know she had a huge loss but at some point life has to go on and until she takes on the project seems 'content' with where her life is.
I won't give it away but how she deals with the project just doesn't read to me as how such events would happen. She has no esperience in this area yet very quickly knows without any training what to do and colludes with Mr Kingston.
The idea of two strangers helping each other through difficult times is a good one but this just felt forced and stilted at times although none the less a worthwhile read
When she discovers what the project is she is intrigued enough to stay and gradually learns to trust the elderly gentleman.
I enjoyed this book with it's heatbreaking and raw emotions especially at the beginning. At times though it seemed rushed and others it laboured the point. I didn't empathise with Sarah at times and she seemed very hard work. I know she had a huge loss but at some point life has to go on and until she takes on the project seems 'content' with where her life is.
I won't give it away but how she deals with the project just doesn't read to me as how such events would happen. She has no esperience in this area yet very quickly knows without any training what to do and colludes with Mr Kingston.
The idea of two strangers helping each other through difficult times is a good one but this just felt forced and stilted at times although none the less a worthwhile read
October 13, 2014
An old man with a secret project, a grieving widow, and a trip across the country…I had no idea what to expect with Kingston’s Project. I was extremely happy with how this story went. It is a touching story with a “grandfather” figure taking special interest in a woman who has a lot of life to live. It was an emotional story with lots of ups and many downs, but yet I could not put it down.
This is not an easy book to read. It is a man, Elijah, who is trying to help a widow realize that her life is not over. He has a reason to need her to help her, but this is not shared until later in the story. There is so much that I would like to tell you, so many amazing things happen throughout the story, but to tell you means that I give away too much of the story. I hate when a review gives away spoilers.
I can honestly tell you that this is a book that I will not forget. I will recommend it to my friends and I wish my book club had read this with me. I can only imagine the conversations we would have. There are so many great and sad things happening in this book that I will happily recommend it to my friends.
This is not an easy book to read. It is a man, Elijah, who is trying to help a widow realize that her life is not over. He has a reason to need her to help her, but this is not shared until later in the story. There is so much that I would like to tell you, so many amazing things happen throughout the story, but to tell you means that I give away too much of the story. I hate when a review gives away spoilers.
I can honestly tell you that this is a book that I will not forget. I will recommend it to my friends and I wish my book club had read this with me. I can only imagine the conversations we would have. There are so many great and sad things happening in this book that I will happily recommend it to my friends.
July 23, 2016
Kingston’s Project is an impressively enlightening debut novel. Sarah Mitchell & Elijah Kingston’s stories will captivate and touch you in more ways that one as you embark on their emotional and encouraging journey. I could not put this book down and was reluctant to say good-bye to it when I came to the end. I hope to see a sequel to Kingston’s Project and praise Carrie Beckort for this wonderful and educational literary achievement!
October 1, 2014
3.5 stars. This is the first book by Carrie Beckort, it was an interesting read, characters that I could care about and information about a disease that I only had a vague idea about. Full review will follow on my blog.
March 9, 2015
Carrie Beckort's novel is a must read! Ms. Beckort's ability to tell a story combined with her obvious attention and research to a true medical tragedy is eye opening. Very well done for a debut to the professional literary world!
January 17, 2017
I cannot say enough good things about this book or author. Excellent plot, story flowed well, characters were developed to encourage connections with reader. My review is under WordsAPlenty. Don't miss out on a wonderful book and author!!
March 29, 2014
A page turner - great job, Carrie!
February 24, 2014
Wow! It was so so good! A must read!
April 28, 2014
First read it on my phone because I couldn't wait until the book arrived. I am now rereading it and am enjoying it so much. Can't wait for Carrie's next book.
October 17, 2014
This was an interesting and creative story. The characters and details were well thought out and written in a way that engages you. Well worth the time to read.
April 29, 2020
Moving story
Both the narrator’s story and that of her employer combine to draw you in. A story you can laugh and cry with.
Both the narrator’s story and that of her employer combine to draw you in. A story you can laugh and cry with.
August 11, 2024
Yet Again loved this book Carrie Beckort is an amazing author so far both books I've read kept my intrigued
Thank you Carrie
Thank you Carrie
May 9, 2025
I’m writing this review over a month later from when I actually read this & I’m still thinking about this book. This was well written and quite the page turner. This book is emotional and it was enjoyable to see Sarah’s growth throughout the book from the project she agreed to. I also liked how this book touched on a disease I would have never heard of otherwise. I would highly recommend!
March 15, 2017
Oh My God! Sounds extremely fascinating. I really want to read this book!!
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