
A Recluse for Christmas
Confederate Widows, Spinsters, and Proxy Brides
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Kimberly Grist

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She's a spirited bootlegger’s daughter from the south who is on the run. Bethany Murphy is stubborn and resilient, looking for a fresh start, and determined to achieve her happily ever after. “Even chickens understand the importance of companionship. My husband doesn’t realize what he’s missing; fortunately, I don’t give up easily.”
The relentless grip of destiny is as steadfast as the power of attraction. Will a proxy marriage, a ready-made family, and the spirit of Christmas bring more than either of them bargained for, yet everything they need?
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