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How the Grump Saved Christmas

By: Claire Kingsley
Narrated by: Stephen Dexter, Samantha Brentmoor
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Hardworking Isabelle Cook has a serious problem. Her family farm, site of Tilikum’s Christmas Village, is in trouble. Big trouble. And worst of all? The man trying to buy it is none other than the grumpiest, grinchiest man of them all—Elias Stoneheart.

That’s a big nope. She’s not letting him get involved. Not with his heart made of coal.

Elias Stoneheart is in the business of making money, not friends. Especially when his boss is promising a long-awaited promotion. All he has to do is convince one struggling family to sell their farm.

The problem? It’s Cook Family Farm. And Isabelle Cook is his ex.

He might have history with Isabelle, but this is just business. A Christmas-loving farm girl is not going to come between him and his ambition. And Christmas? He hates it. Christmas Village needs to go. But as Elias spends time in the small town, holiday spirit—and Isabelle—get under his skin. And she might be the only one who can melt the ice around his heart.

Author’s note: A sassy farm girl takes on a grumpy businessman in this stand-alone snowy small-town Christmas romance. Includes saucy banter, a guard donkey, plenty of holiday cheer, and a heartwarming happily ever after that will make you believe in the magic of Christmas.

©2022 Claire Kingsley (P)2022 Claire Kingsley
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How the grump saved Christmas

This was my first Claire Kingsley book and def not my last!!!! Sweet story ! Great read!

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Absolutely loved it

My first holiday romance this season and Claire brought us a heartwarming grumpy sunshine story that will also hit you in the feels and I loved every part of it. Elias Stoneheart (name fitting) is the biggest grinch/scrooge and heads back to Tilikum to try and get his high school girlfriend, Isabelle to sell her family farm. I loved watching Elias and Isabelle rekindle their romance and seeing his heart thaw the more time he spent on the farm.

Stephen Dexter and Samantha Brentmoor were the perfect duo to bring this grumpy/sunshine romance to life. Samantha was the perfect voice of the strong and determine Isabelle and I loved how the Stephen changed the tone throughout the book as the story progressed. Both narrators did an incredible job bringing this story to life. This is a standalone romance and it was fun heading back to Tilikum (home of the Bailey brothers) for the holiday season.

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You will melt like Marshmallows in Hot Chocolate!

Brentmoor where have you been all my life?! She killed it....I mean at times did it sound like she had a D in her pants cause her male voice is so strong....maybe. And OG Stephen Dexter aka Voice P@rn solid choice for the grumpy hero.

Like Hot Chocolate Kingsley has made this story hot, rich, smooth and satisfying. Back to Tilikum for some Christmas cheer or is it? This story is around the same time of Annika and Levi which you see them pop in. Elias Stoneheart or Icecoldheart more like it comes back and runs into his high school love Isabelle while trying to take her family farm which includes Christmas Village. Will the ice around his heart melt or will he succeed in his plan?

One of my new favorite holiday reads!

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Nice Christmas Story by narrators mis cast

A nice modern day telling of a Dickens Classic Christmas Carol but I had trouble getting past the narrators. The male lead was just too nice a light Mr Rodgers voice is not what was needed. Grumpy and Sunshine are my favorite tropes but they mossed the mark. There was nothing grumpy or rough about the male lead. The female leads voice was not conveying anything resembling sunshine. Perfect voice for a nosy neighbor but not a badass, hard working daughter trying to save her family’s farm. The story was good not as rich as some of Claire Kingsleys others - complete missed opportunity for a funny guard donkey encounter. It is a pleasant enough story but unlike Lucy Score’s The Mistletoe Kisser which is a delicious Christmas story this was is just less rich.

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The Grump

Another great story by Claire Kingsley.
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit and see how the grump finds Christmas. This is the book. The narrators did a great job bringing the story to life.

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Really liked

This was a great story with likeable characters. I really enjoyed it and would recommend. If the grump can have Christmas spirit, so can you.

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Fun Christmas Story

This was a nice Christmas story. I really enjoyed listening to it. It had romance and humor. I liked the way Elias evolved throughout the book.

Good listen during the holiday season.

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Joyful

I enjoyed this Christmas Story, characters you could relate with and we’re uplifting!
I enjoyed this story, lite, funny at times! Cute story!!

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A Good Holiday Listen

I really enjoy listening to Claire Kingsley's books. It did take me a bit of time to become invested in the characters. This is a slow burn, second-chance romance. Loved the ending!

Samantha Brentmoor and Steven Dexter are great narrators. I enjoyed their performances!

*I listened to this audiobook through the Kindle Unlimited program.

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Cute story

Really enjoyed the story. A feel good Christmas story finding Christmas spirit while finding love.

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