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Love Before Midnight: A Sweet Contemporary Western Romance
A Sweet Contemporary Western
Anora Garrity is kicked out into the freezing snow by her husband. Having nowhere to go she walks to the small-town diner to get warm. The owner calls cowboy, Maverick Cole for help.
Maverick takes one look at Anora and grows angry. He knows she and her husband are part of a horse stealing operation. But when she runs out of the door into the storm, he takes pity on her and gives her a ride to his place. Never in a million years would he have suspected her secret. She’s listed as a missing person.
Once reunited with her family, she leaves town. She also leaves a hole in Maverick’s heart. A year later, she returns to start a new life, but trust doesn’t come easy for Anora. Can Maverick help to heal her soul? New Years is approaching and he’s anxiously waiting to find out if she’ll accept his kiss at midnight.
Will Anora accept Maverick’s Heart? Only a long-awaited New Year’s kiss at midnight will tell.
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Anora Garrity is kicked out into the freezing snow by her husband. Having nowhere to go she walks to the small-town diner to get warm. The owner calls cowboy, Maverick Cole for help.
Maverick takes one look at Anora and grows angry. He knows she and her husband are part of a horse stealing operation. But when she runs out of the door into the storm, he takes pity on her and gives her a ride to his place. Never in a million years would he have suspected her secret. She’s listed as a missing person.
Once reunited with her family, she leaves town. She also leaves a hole in Maverick’s heart. A year later, she returns to start a new life, but trust doesn’t come easy for Anora. Can Maverick help to heal her soul? New Years is approaching and he’s anxiously waiting to find out if she’ll accept his kiss at midnight.
Will Anora accept Maverick’s Heart? Only a long-awaited New Year’s kiss at midnight will tell.
** This book was once offered for free with newsletter sign up. A different book is now offered.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2019
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Kathleen Ball
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Contemporary Western Romance and Sweet Historical Western Romance.
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December 5, 2019
Heart wrenching beautiful story
A very realistic and yet joyful story. It is the story of domestic violence but survival and healing that are possible.
A very realistic and yet joyful story. It is the story of domestic violence but survival and healing that are possible.
March 8, 2021
A great story
I so enjoyed reading this book. It had a great storyline and was well written. The characters were so well described that you could just picture them. Much of the story was of Anora being brutalized by her first husband and wondering if she could ever be more than a wife in name only. We are left to assume so, but the book ended with her wedding reception. It would have been nice if the author has truly finished the book and let us know how they did on their wedding night. This was a crucial part of the story and I’m not asking for specific graphic descriptions, just to know what Anora’s feelings were and if she felt any PTSD from her past experiences or if she was able to let them go and enjoy her wedding night. We are left to guess she did, but as I said earlier, this was an important turning point in her life and in her relationship with her new husband. Beyond that it was a touching a d moving story. It was worth reading and I can recommend this book without any reservations. It was also a clean story, but there were a few bad words in it.
I so enjoyed reading this book. It had a great storyline and was well written. The characters were so well described that you could just picture them. Much of the story was of Anora being brutalized by her first husband and wondering if she could ever be more than a wife in name only. We are left to assume so, but the book ended with her wedding reception. It would have been nice if the author has truly finished the book and let us know how they did on their wedding night. This was a crucial part of the story and I’m not asking for specific graphic descriptions, just to know what Anora’s feelings were and if she felt any PTSD from her past experiences or if she was able to let them go and enjoy her wedding night. We are left to guess she did, but as I said earlier, this was an important turning point in her life and in her relationship with her new husband. Beyond that it was a touching a d moving story. It was worth reading and I can recommend this book without any reservations. It was also a clean story, but there were a few bad words in it.
December 18, 2023
This was a story about a young girl who was kidnapped and abused for 5 years. Her "husband" had beat her so often that you wouldn't look any one in the eye. One night he decided to throw her out of the house and then her life is changed. A coffee shop owner takes her to a friend that takes her in and helps her. Life is still very hard but with people looking out for her whole world is better. Loved this sweet story.
July 17, 2022
Monsters come in all sizes. A page turning snow storm read with Anora and Maverick. Part mystery and part romance. Some unexpected twists and turns, as Anora comes to grips with being a missing person and Maverick realizes she in not a horse thief. Being afraid all the time leaves little time for other emotions. A new author for this avid reader.
November 23, 2023
Sweet romantic story
When I started this book, I had no idea where it was going. It was full of surprises. I loved it. It made sense, and I thought it was well paced and realistic in its timing of events.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that there was the odd grammatical error, and the formatting was weird in places.
When I started this book, I had no idea where it was going. It was full of surprises. I loved it. It made sense, and I thought it was well paced and realistic in its timing of events.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that there was the odd grammatical error, and the formatting was weird in places.
November 17, 2023
Slow read for me, but a believing story. Kidnapping happens and u fortunately for Anora who wax a freshman in school was by someone she knew who worked for her father. Maverick owns a ranch and her kidnapper tried to steal his horse. That's how they met. HEA.
December 13, 2020
Good read
Again Ms Ball has a good book The characters see believable and Anora character was great. Ms. Ball is becoming a steady read.
Again Ms Ball has a good book The characters see believable and Anora character was great. Ms. Ball is becoming a steady read.
February 4, 2021
Enjoyed this western romance novella.
March 31, 2021
Exciting
Another great Kathleen Ball fantastic story. Her hero’s are just what you dream about in a man. The stories are so interesting.
And love is the key
Another great Kathleen Ball fantastic story. Her hero’s are just what you dream about in a man. The stories are so interesting.
And love is the key
June 22, 2021
Great book
Many things happen to this poor innocent girl and she has to learn a whole new way of life. She does meet many people both good and bad but she carries on.
Many things happen to this poor innocent girl and she has to learn a whole new way of life. She does meet many people both good and bad but she carries on.
June 19, 2022
Wonderful read!!
I really loved this story! I think all who like to read romance would thoroughly enjoy this story!! I certainly do!!!
I really loved this story! I think all who like to read romance would thoroughly enjoy this story!! I certainly do!!!
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July 17, 2022Kind of liked it not enough of a back story though would have liked more detail but it was what it was.
August 13, 2022
She was kidnapped when she was just 15
She had a lot of problems but I loved the way the story got her through them. True love and being with good hearted people is a true miracle.
She had a lot of problems but I loved the way the story got her through them. True love and being with good hearted people is a true miracle.
November 28, 2019
Another Great Read by Ms. Kathleen
Love Before Midnight was another spectacular read that'll engross you from start to finish. I loved Maverick. I had the entire book read in 8 hrs. #Unputdownable
If I h a d to say anything less than flattering about this novel, it'd be that the use of 'Darn' distracted me when it was clear Maverick was not shy about cursing. I would have liked a little more detail about Andy's death.
Other than that, excellent novel and a great Thanksgiving read. =)
Love Before Midnight was another spectacular read that'll engross you from start to finish. I loved Maverick. I had the entire book read in 8 hrs. #Unputdownable
If I h a d to say anything less than flattering about this novel, it'd be that the use of 'Darn' distracted me when it was clear Maverick was not shy about cursing. I would have liked a little more detail about Andy's death.
Other than that, excellent novel and a great Thanksgiving read. =)
October 21, 2019
Love Before Midnight A Sweet Contemporary Western Romance.
Enjoyed this sweet story of two hurting souls, by Kathleen Ball. I always enjoy curling up and snuggling in with her books and this one kept me busy reading. So happy with the way the book ended after all the twists and turns, our hero and heroine went through. A stand alone. JudyE
Enjoyed this sweet story of two hurting souls, by Kathleen Ball. I always enjoy curling up and snuggling in with her books and this one kept me busy reading. So happy with the way the book ended after all the twists and turns, our hero and heroine went through. A stand alone. JudyE
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October 22, 2019Great story...
If you enjoy a bit of mystery; expect to love the characters; and, want clean romance, this is the book for you. The subject of abuse is well written and I loved the HEA.
If you enjoy a bit of mystery; expect to love the characters; and, want clean romance, this is the book for you. The subject of abuse is well written and I loved the HEA.
November 9, 2019
Love Before Midnight A Sweet Contemporary Western Romance
A very good story about a young woman that was kidnapped and abused for years and rescued by a man she fell in love with
A very good story about a young woman that was kidnapped and abused for years and rescued by a man she fell in love with
did-not-finish
December 4, 2019Skimmed half and too many comments that weren't appreciated content wise and cussing.
December 22, 2019
An easy, enjoyable read.
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