Will her cat ruin her Christmas chance for love?Bella Tallahan has always hidden behind her twin sister, Tally. She was born with cerebral palsy and even though she has finished college, she lives vicariously through her sister’s adventures.It worked, until her sister married writer Lucky Lenigan, and Bella developed a crush on Lucky’s brother—a bad boy with a shady past.Chance Martin made one … shady past.
Chance Martin made one mistake growing up—one that landed him in prison. After his release, he spends his days restoring antique furniture and his nights alone.
When Mr. Klutz, Bella’s fat tabby cat, wreaks havoc in the furniture workshop, Chance confronts Bella and finds himself with a dilemma. He’s not the right kind of guy for a woman with disabilities, but at the same time, he can’t get her out of his mind.
Will the trail of destruction left by one naughty cat bring Bella her Christmas chance for love? Can Chance rise above his past and convince Bella that she is truly worth loving? Or will the secret he is keeping horrify Bella enough to send her back into hiding?
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Christmas Creek romances are a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. They are sassy, standalone romances centered around a town which celebrates Christmas all year round. Each story has a happy ending and can be read in any order, but of course, they are more fun if read together.
Deck the Hearts, #1 Can Holly’s jolly Christmas spirit help Grinchy Gordon Gills save the town of Christmas Creek?
Her Christmas Chance, #2 A woman with cerebral palsy and her tomcat disagree about the attractive ex-con living next door. Will a dose of Christmas magic reach through his dark secrets?
A Christmas Creek Carol, #3 A reclusive writer, Ebony Cruse, is given a one-star review on her life by characters in her past, present, and future.
Kitty, It’s Cold Outside, #4 When mailman Mick Jolly delivers a kitten to an abandoned millhouse, he is ensnared by a beautiful Victorian woman caught in a Christmas curse.
A Christmas Creek Caper, #5 Someone’s stealing packages off the Christmas Creek porches. Sheriff Brad Wing is on the case—until he’s caught with his hands up and his pants down.
Toy Soldier Christmas, #6 Breast cancer survivor, Nutmeg Brown, finds a broken toy soldier under her Christmas tree. It’s love at first sight with a wooden toy or is it?
Red’s Christmas Woodsman, #7 When Ruby Red Rumsey visits her grandmother’s Christmas Creek cottage, she finds a hunky woodsman asleep in her grandmother’s bed.
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The author took a risk that few dare, by writing a story about a character with cerebral palsy. She manages to open our eyes to the disorder and at least for me, erase some misconceptions. For that, thank you.
Bella Tallahan is a young woman from an overprotective family, while she thrives independence. She lives by herself in a cottage in her twin sister’s property. A mischievous cat and dog, are her companions while she works on her online business.
She has developed a crush on Chance Martin, her sister’s brother-in-law, and a man that spent 10 years in prison. Her crazy cat, Mr. Klutz, brings them together when he tears through Chance’s workshop.
This book is much more than the story about these two individuals who are facing challenges and at times, prejudices. It’s a story about surviving abuse, family dynamics, forgiveness, hope and finding love where you least expect it.
Kate Marcin does a great job with the various voices.
I had a love hate relationship with this story. Bella while trying to be strong and independent was a bit of a whiner to me. Granted Tally didn’t help by continually mothering and sheltering her. It just got on my nerves. I have an aunt who was handicapped at birth and that might have played into it.
I lived Chance. He is a good solid man with a terrific heart. He sees what others don’t see in Bella. She is capable. That I he is continually reminded of his past and feels indebted to his stepfather and Lucky is too bad.
Kate Marcin did a good job narrating.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
Life is too short and serious to not look at the lighter side. That’s what I love about Ms. Ayala, she finds humor in the humorless, magic in the heartbreaking, hope in the unattainable. Her philosophy is anything is possible with a little love, a ton of faith and a lifetime of optimism. Case in point: Her Christmas Chance. For Bella, the world has been a challenging place and her body her worst enemy, but her heart is her greatest asset. Her empathetic nature helps her experience life in a different way. She sees beauty where others find despair. Chance is no hero. He’s made one too many mistakes and disappointed the people that love him most, but even when hope is lost, he has a cheerleader waiting in the wings, encouraging him to become a better man. A great story, has basis in realism and Her Christmas Chance deserves high praise for that.
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: HER CHRISTMAS CHANCE (A CHRISTMAS CREEK ROMANCE) BY RACHELLE AYALA
For me reading a story is like watching a movie. In my mind there’s an image of how the scene will play out, but it doesn’t always end up that way. Her Christmas Chance is like a wonderful gift. It inspires and entertains while waking up even the blackest of hearts. The words were all there, the beauty was evident, all that Bella and Chance needed was the perfect voice to bring their fairy tale to life. Kate Marcin proved the right person for that tough job. It’s only fitting that since the author put so much of herself on display that the narrator do likewise. Ms. Marcin made every teardrop worth crying and every smile a well earned reward.