A Beekeeper for Christmas

Spinster Mail-Order Brides, Book 25

By: Kimberly Grist

Narrated by: J. Scott Bennett

Bethany Phoebe Brady loves assisting her grandfather with his bee farm and volunteering at the Counting Stars Children's Home. A tall woman, she’s always felt awkward and unattractive, and now at the age of 27, she’s given up on the dream of a family of her own.

Until her grandfather and the orphanage founder come with a proposal that will change her life forever. Should she take a chance and turn her future over to the new matchmaking venture? Is her desire to have a family of her own enough to risk a future with a man she's never met?

Encouraged by his brother’s success with his mail-order bride, 29-year-old Moses Montgomery is ready to take a chance. After all, he orders things from a catalog all the time, why not a wife? She should be sensible and take an interest in his business at the livery stable.

Bethany prefers to avoid the stable yard due to problematic hay fever. Moses finds bees destructive and painful pests. She’s whimsical and fun-loving, he’s gruff and likes to keep things simple. Has the matchmaking agency made an error in judgment? Can affection soften two stubborn, opinionated individuals forging a relationship of the romantic kind?

©2020 Kimberly Grist (P)2021 Kimberly Grist

Enjoyable

This is centered around one loveable family that you wish you could belong too. The children of this family are finding wives through mail order. This idea isn't new, in fact it really did occur in the history of the US.

The narration was lively and entertaining. I always so enjoy listening to this narrator.

While Moses wasn't my favorite character I did find things to amuse me in this tale. I felt like a few conversations could've enhanced this story. This has some very hilarious moments.

Being in Love

What a delightful story. Narrator was good. Bethany has always felt awkward being tall and given up any thoughts of having a husband and children. She is encouraged by her grandfather and friends to take a chance on a matchmaking service of her Church. Moses is certainly set in his ways, but decided to give the matchmaking service also a try, since it has worked for his family. Will two opposites come together, wait and see.
I was given a copy of the book by the author for an honest review.

Very enjoyable

This was a very enjoyable read by Kimberly Grist. She has written it very well with the research of bees.

Loved it

This was a great book. I loved how Bethany's character was written. She is fun, loving, loves kids, is realistic, and has an unusual hobby. I loved her relationship with her grandparents as well. Moses was equally well written. The way he interacts with his family is great.

I got the chance to listen to this on audio. The narrator does a great job of bringing this story to life!

Sweet Historical Romance

An interesting story as these two strangers work out the quirks and kinks of their new relationship. My favorite parts were being caught singing, and discussion upon first seeing the house.
I enjoyed the narration and song, but wish we could have heard a bit of the Tennessee twang the story suggested.
I'm definitely seduced by this series and the family dinner discussions!