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Beginnings: (Crawley Creek Prequel) Kindle Edition

by Lori King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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In a small town in North Dakota there resides a family of misfits on the Crawley Creek Ranch. Brought together by hardship, and heartache they’ve bonded without blood ties, and seek to help others. Four brothers who’ve walked both sides of the line, and come out stronger for it, but will they survive love, loss, and the law?

Abraham and Seraphina Crawley have loved each other since they were fifteen years old.

Abe has never doubted the strength of their bond, and together they’ve planted roots and built a successful ranch. But when Seraphina receives disturbing news that will impact the rest of their lives, she finds herself unable to tell the man she loves. Their decade-long marriage has been blighted by their lack of children, and now secrets could tear this couple apart.

Follow their journey from heartbroken to houseful, and experience how Crawley Creek Ranch became a refuge for those who needed a place to plant roots. Second chances and new beginnings are a way of life at Crawley Creek.

Everyone is welcome.

Crawley Creek Series
Beginnings (Prequel)
Forget Me Knot
Rough Ride Romeo
Claiming His Cowgirl
Sunnyside Up
Hawke's Salvation
Handcuffed by Destiny
The Lawman's Lover (Cuffed & Claimed Anthology)
Pawprints on Her Heart (Coming Jan 17, 2017)
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    66 pages
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    July 8, 2015
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"This is such a heart warming and sweet story you will love!. This is a must must read book!" - Roxie's Romance Reviews

"You will cry during the book. Maybe not ugly cry but definite tears will be shed." - SiK Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0118KBFW2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lori King Books (July 8, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 609 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1548459593
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 381 ratings

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    Best-selling author, Lori King, is also a full-time wife and mother of three boys. Although she rarely has time to just enjoy feminine pursuits; at heart she is a hopeless romantic. She spends her days dreaming up Alpha men, and her nights telling their stories. An admitted TV and book junkie, she can be found relaxing with a steamy story, or binging in an entire season of some show online. She gives her parents all the credit for her unique sense of humor and acceptance of all forms of love. There are no two loves alike, but you can love more than one with your whole heart.

    With the motto: Live, Laugh, and Love like today is your only chance, she will continue to write as long as you continue to read. Thank you for taking the time to indulge in a good Happily Ever After with her. Find out more about her current projects at http://lorikingbooks.com, or look her up on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LoriKingBooks or Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoriKingBooks.

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D.Hart, RCIS
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to series !!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015
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Great short story telling of the love of Abe and Sera. Wow, what an emotion packed beginning to the series !! Love it !! Sera finds out she can't have kids, but is unsure about how to break the news to her husband, Abe. Meanwhile Abe has agreed to care for a child the pastor asked him to help. A broken down car, and other factors keep them from having the conversations they want to, and the doorbell rings. The child is there. Deeply thought filled characters you'll love right away, an interesting story, and true romance will capture your heart.
Highly recommend. Looking forward to the series as it unfolds. ENJOY !!!
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Evampire
4.0 out of 5 stars Beginnings
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2016
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Abe has never doubted the strength of their bond and Seraphina has never doubted their love for each other but their decade long marriage is threatened by a secret when she finds herself unable to tell Abe some disturbing news.

This quick emotionally gripping story welcomes readers to the Crawley Creek Ranch and gives them insight in to how it became a refuge for those who needed to plant roots. The love is definitely the stuff of happily ever afters and full of passion and these strong compelling characters will definitely stir up emotions so be prepared.

I was completely captivated by the story and I can’t wait for my next visit to the Crawley Creek Ranch.
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Kim Muhl
5.0 out of 5 stars but oh so sweet! It packs a punch in the few pages ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2016
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As the prequel to the Crawley Creek Series, Beginnings is short, but oh so sweet! It packs a punch in the few pages it contains, creating a bond between the characters and reader. I could not help but feel a strong sense of sorrow for poor Sera and her diagnosis of being unable to conceive. Her husband, Abe, showed how deeply he loves her with every action, every word, and every thought he had. The ending had me crying like a baby! What a way to introduce these characters! All I can say is well done, Ms. King! I am going to have to read the rest of the series if this tiny, short, novella is this darn good!

*copy was provided for review.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet...
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2017
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Definitely could have been a part of a larger book but a good intro to the series. Worth the read if you are looking for a slice of life romance.
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Kymberly Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars Greatness at its Best! A Well Told Tale of Love!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2015
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Even though it was only a very short novella, I loved this pre-quel to the Crawley Creek Series! I found Abe and Sera's story so sweet and poignant that I was near tears. To see where they started, knowing it has to end somewhere in the future...its as if you have invested yourself into their world, the fabulous world Lori King has created, only to lose a person you have come to care about. That kind of skill is indicative of a Masterful Storyteller. When a writer can grab your attention and hold it for the duration of the book and beyond...you know its a great book! A must have for all who love Lori King, a well told story, or romances with heart. 5 Stars all the way!
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RedRobin Tweeting about Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful novella that enters you into the life of the Crawley Creek Ranch where, Honor, Committment and Compromise finds Love
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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Capture your heart and bring romance to a new level. Abe and Sarah find out she cannot have children but their love is bigger than the land they live on. Nothing can stop these two individuals in sharing their eminence love that has carried them into adulthood. Loving a child, having a child does not mean it has to be blood. Abe and Sarah find a way to fulfill their dream of a family and raise foster children that love them unconditionally. Once they have passed the name Crawley will live on in the souls, sweat, tears and hearts of these foster children as they keep the Ranch going to help others. I will be purchasing every one of these books in this series because it just gives you such a great feeling about family.
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Sydney M Neblett
4.0 out of 5 stars Sharing the burden
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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As an introduction to Crawley Creek, this book was perfect. The author took us through the emotional wringer with Sera as she discovered some hard truths about herself. I love that Abe managed to heal her heart before he even knew what was really wrong. This couple personifies what we strive for in life. The book may be short, but it’s emotionally tense and sets the tone for the rest of the series. I can’t wait to read the next book.
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Lisa C
5.0 out of 5 stars The start of a dynasty!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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Lori King is a great writer and I have to admit... I can't afford to buy all her books...

This book is the prequel to the Crawley Creek series and I've got them all on my wish list... (I think I have the first two on my TBR pile!)

What do you do when you are married to your soul mate but you feel like a failure because you can't give him children? (Note, this is set a couple decades ago....)

Well worth the read and soooooooo can't wait to read the rest!
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Annette Schleihauf
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and Touching!
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2016
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This is the prequel to the Crawley Creek series. It is a very short story about how and why Abe and Sera came to be so important to the men and women of Crawley Creek. This book will pull at your heart strings and have you wiping tears from your eyes. There is more than one way to build a family (as I know personally) and Abe and Sera do it beautifully with open arms and hearts.
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Kate Mc
5.0 out of 5 stars Tissues at the ready
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2016
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Warning, you will need tissues! I have read this series out of order, but am thoroughly enjoying learning about this close knit family. I don’t normally like prequels but this is an exception. Abe and Sera’s story, learning about their struggles, and character lays the groundwork for the other characters and adds depth to the series.
From the get go I want to fight in Sera’s corner, that she gets the family she most wishes for, having read other books, I know how the story plays out, but it speaks to the quality of Lori’s writing that I am still engaged with the emotional roller-coaster of the Crawley’s history.
This story is in a collection which I won as part of a competition. I would highly recommend the whole Crawley Creek series and can’t wait to continue the series and see how the characters, and continuing plots grow.
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Marcia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2015
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I won this book and was not sure what to expect but I loved every word. This book brought me to tears more than once but the story was amazing and the ending so wonderful
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2016
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What a great book! Lori King has a way of pulling your attention into her book and keeping you there to the very end. I think this is going to be one heck of a great series!!! A definite must read & you won't be disappointed!! Happy Reading!! :)
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Nessie
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect prequel...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2016
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Loved it!
My heart went out to Sara when she go the news. A secret she felt she couldn't tell. Abe knows Sara, sweethearts since school he realises something is wrong and eventually gets it out of her. Their dream of children together will have to take an alternate route and is the start of something very precious.
Grabbed me and wouldn't let me go, it is a perfect prequel to the Crawley Creek series!
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