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    Sleigh Bells Ring
    Sleigh Bells Ring
    Sleigh Bells Ring
    Audiobook9 hours

    Sleigh Bells Ring

    Written by RaeAnne Thayne

    Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    "[Thayne's] books are wonderfully romantic, feel-good reads that end with me sighing over the last pages." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

    Celebrate the season with this sparkling and heartwarming holiday romance that proves sometimes all you need is a little Christmas magic…

    Employed as the live-in caretaker of Angel’s View Ranch, Annelise McCade is just trying to make it through the holidays with both her sanity and her niece's and nephew’s faith in the magic of Christmas intact. The six-year-old twins recently lost their mother, so Annie tells herself it won’t be a problem to bring them to her workplace. The Sheridans haven’t visited Angel's View in years, not since the patriarch, Wallace, died. They would never know the twins were there…until Tate Sheridan shows up out of the blue two weeks before Christmas.

    But Tate surprises Annie by asking them to stay and help him get the house ready for one last family Christmas before the ranch is put on the market. Annie and Tate have three days to work their magic before the Sheridan clan arrives—and to work through the growing attraction between them. But Annie simply can’t fall for the man who's about to put her out of a job and a home. Still, the sparkle of the season is impossible to deny…and this Christmas has surprises in store for everyone.

    Don't miss New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's new heartwarming beach read, 15 Summers Later, a novel of sisterhood, love's resilience, and finding the courage to confront the past.
     
    Get lost in more stories by RaeAnne Thayne:
    • 15 Summers Later - Coming June 2024!
    • Christmas at the Shelter Inn
    • The Café at Beach End
    • All is Bright
    • Summer at the Cape
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin Audio
    Release dateOct 26, 2021
    ISBN9781488212420
    Sleigh Bells Ring
    Author

    RaeAnne Thayne

    New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website.

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    Reviews for Sleigh Bells Ring

    4.5/5

    67 ratings4 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a sweet, cozy, and heartwarming Christmas romance. The book features two romantic pairings, adorable twins, and a lot of Christmas cheer. The story revolves around Annalise, who returns to Angels View Ranch to take care of her twin niece and nephew. The arrival of the Sheridan family brings some challenges, but ultimately, the characters work together to solve problems and find love. Overall, readers enjoy the feel-good holiday read and hope for a sequel.

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    • 4/5
      I love Christmas books and this is a great one. You have family, you have problems with some family members, you have dealing with death, cancer, falling in love. You have last-minute problem solving and working together. You will love this book.
    • 5/5
      Very sweet story of lost love, overcome heartache I'll read it again next Christmas.
    • 4/5
      ︎Sleigh Bells Ring by RaeAnne Thayne delivered a sweet, cozy and heartwarming, small town Christmas romance. It featured two romantic pairings, adorable twins and enough Christmas cheer to get one in the mood for the holiday season.

      This is my second time reading the author’s work. I enjoyed every moment spent immersed in the world she created. ?︎Sleigh Bells Ring introduces Annalise McCade and Tate Sheridan. Annalise returned to Angel’s View Ranch to work as the caretaker. Her brother got himself into some trouble that landed him in jail after a series of poor choices. This left her with the responsibility of taking care of her twin niece and nephew. The children staying with her at the ranch wouldn’t be a problem, but then the Sheridan family came to spend Christmas at the ranch.

      With most of the staff absent and the chef in the hospital because of a serious accident, Annalise offered to prepare the meals for the family. Annie grew up with the Sheridans and, from a tender age, she harbored a crush for Tate Sheridan. Tate is taking over the responsibilities of the ranch from his grandfather, who recently passed. Having Tate in proximity at this point wreaks havoc on her mind, body, and heart.

      ?︎Sleigh Bells Ring delivered not one, but two romantic pairings, with the focus on the romance developing between Tate and Annalise. The secondary romance is between Tate’s sister Brie and the ranch manager Levi. I fell wholeheartedly in love with the characters. Their fears, pain, struggles and hope leapt from the pages. My heart ached for the twins most of all. At six years of age, they’ve experienced so much pain and loss in their short life.

      The romance came with its fair share of challenges for both couples. Annalise thought Tate was forbidden to her because of his wealthy status. However, her fears were for naught, as Tate was a kind-hearted man. He didn’t allow his wealth to control him. Instead, he used it to help others. In relation to the secondary couple, tragic events from Brie’s past, and choices made as a result, threatened to derail the budding romance between her and Levi.

      Now readers who like their romance with steam will be disappointed to know that ?︎Sleigh Bells Ring had no smexy times. There were a few kisses and some flirtations, but nothing to set your reading device on fire. However, do not let this stop you from picking up this delightful story about healing, love, and family. It is bound to tug on your heartstrings and leave you with a smile in the end.



      Narration
      Stacy Gonzalez provided the narration for the story. I enjoyed listening to her. She did a good job with the voices of the characters, especially the twins. Her voices were distinct, which made it easy to determine which of the characters were speaking. I would definitely listen to her again.
    • 4/5
      Fun, feel-good holiday read! I enjoyed the characters and story. I hope there’s a sequel!