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Merry Weihnachten

By: E. J. Noyes
Narrated by: Abby Craden
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Evangeline Phillips isn’t exactly a Grinch, but being estranged from her parents means Christmas is just another day for her. But when Evie meets her new neighbor—her hot, kind, and blessed-with-the-sexiest-accent-Evie-has-ever-heard neighbor—she thinks it might be just the thing to help her get past the holiday season.

Annika Mayer isn’t really running away. But when there’s a job opening in the United States, it seems like the perfect time to leave Germany and start fresh, even if it’s only temporary. It’s just a pity that she’s missing out on the most important holiday: Christmas with her family. Fortunately, Annika’s cute new neighbor is exactly the distraction she needs.

As their friendship and flirtation builds, Evie and Annika decide on an American-German Christmas mesh-up—they’ll share their Christmas traditions and make it through the season together. And as they plan their “Merry Weihnachten,” that flirtation starts to build into something more. But with so much standing between them and forever, Evie and Annika realize they might not get their gift-wrapped happy ending after all.

©2024 E. J. Noyes (P)2024 Audible Inc.
Contemporary Romance Celebration Winter Christmas
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About the Creator- EJ Noyes

About the Creator

E. J. Noyes is an Australian transplanted to New Zealand, which may be the awesomest thing to happen to her. She lives in the South Island with her wife and the world’s best and neediest cat, and is enjoying the change of temperature from her hot, humid homeland.
An avid but mediocre gamer, E. J. lives for skiing (which she is also mediocre at), enjoys arguing with her hair, pretending to be good at things, and working the fact she’s a bestselling and award-winning author into casual conversation.

About the Creator- Abby Craden

About the Performer

Abby Craden originates from New York but after many years on the West Coast she calls Los Angeles home. She has been performing and storytelling in all of its various forms for more than 25 years. She has recorded over 400 audiobooks, winning two Earphones Awards, and was named "One of the Best Voices of 2012" by AudioFile Magazine. Her voice can be heard in national commercials, animation, video games, and many TV shows and films. She has performed on the stage regionally and is a resident artist with A Noise Within Theatre in Los Angeles, as well as working in film and TV.

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A Funny, Heartwarming Cross-Cultural Romance

Another well done piece in word and in performance by the incomparable E. J. Noyes and Abby Craden. This dynamic duo, honestly..!! BRILLZ. We listeners/readers of their work really lucked out. Grateful.

This holiday-themed but uniquely told story is funny especially in the beginning. It's heartwarming, whichever way you see it. It's a refreshing cross-cultural romance wrapped in holiday feels. This time, Noyes/Craden bring in a taste of festivity in the breath of family [drama] (in all shapes and forms), AND, to my [personal] joy, a delightfully scrumptious dose of.... DEUTSCH! Ja!

Craden really hits it out of the park speaking English with a heavy German accent! Not just here and there but all throughout the entire story! Well, because the character, Annika, a native German through and through, occupies one-half of the entire story! The constant back-and-forth accent switch between American and German? That's no small feat for a vocal performer! I must say, it flowed so effortlessly smooth like it was nothing! Honestly! Abby Craden SLAYS. GUT GEMACHT!!

Obviously, my fave is Anni(ka)! Hands. Down.

Go listen to it. It's a MUST, imho.

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I also highly recommend you read the book. It's Noyes. It's a no-brainer. Anyway, here's what I have to say about it... (it's on Amazon and Goodreads)..

As usual, Noyes' storytelling always delves into the inner psyche of her MCs with staggeringly poignant, at times, brutally honest, take on her character(s)' emotive response(s) and behavioural characteristics stemming from causality. Emotional trauma. It's another case study of emotional/psychological trauma for Evie's journey. But, the difference, this time, in this particulary story, is the environment it's immersed in. It's the magic spell that is the ever-festive X'mas holiday season. Despite the apparently melancholic, regretful feeling of Evie's trauma (backstory), Noyes managed to navigate her journey (with the influence of Anni) of letting go, forgiveness and reconciliation in the spirit of the holiday season with poise and authenticity, making everything, when it all came together, feel all warm and cosy. It's like drinking a cuppa delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows on top. It's like wrapping yourself with a warm blanket. Blissfully warm and cozy. These words that I wouldn't normally use to describe Noyes' stories. This story is an exception to the rule because it is quite different than her other ones. But in a very good and joyous way!

All in all, reading Noyes' words and listening to Craden deconstruct them with such vocally visual precision, the characters simply spring to life right before your eyes, your mind's eye, and before you know it, you feel like you're observing them and experiencing their journeys IRL! This story told in the spirit of the holidays is personable, relatable and resonates, and at the end of it, it'll make you feel the joy, the peace, the tranquility, wrapped in the all-encompassing heartwarming feel that is love!

Go read it. Go listen to it. Immerse in Noye's lyrical rhythm with Craden's visual vocals. It's a MUST. IMHO.

A ticklish moment [for me]:
Imagine my utter surprise (pleasant) when another fave author of mine suddenly "appeared" in Noyes' story!! Say wot?!! Oh yeh, what a lovely shoutout nugget to let slip in there! Right in the midst of Evie and Anni's cosy lil' romantic journey, no less! I know what you did there, mate! I SEE you, Noyes! Brillz! Well done! Luv it!!
(Psst! This particular author has her book coming out SOON which is going to be a doozy!! Yaaas!)

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Sweet and sexy holiday romance

Well, this was really sweet and fun! EJ Noyes has become a must read author for me. Initially, I didn’t connect with her books the way a lot of other readers did, but I’ve enjoyed nearly all of them at least a little, and more of them have become really solid and fun reading experiences. This one, I really appreciated both POVs, as that’s my preference in romance stories, and not something she often does. I loved both Annika and Evie separately and together they were equal parts sweet and very hot. Abby Craden was fantastic as always—initially, I got really worried about the German accent, and while I doubt it was great or all that accurate, it ended up growing on me and worked for me. It helps that Annika is so goddamn dreamy.

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Loved this story!

As usual, the combo of E. J. Noyes and Abby Craden did not disappoint. A great holiday story and an all-around great audiobook.

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heartwarming and engaging.

heartwarming and authentic story. loved the characters and narration is fantastic. engaging plot. absolutely loved it!

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Merry Weihnachten

I was excited for this one... and it was worth the wait!

When it comes to celebrating Christmas, Evie and Annika were completely different! Annika loves all the traditions that come with the holidays, while Evie does not celebrate at all. However, these new neighbors decide to share in the festivities and make the most of their newfound friendship. As they get to know each other, the attraction and chemistry become overwhelming. Especially as Annika starts to peel back Evie's layers and truly gets to know who she is at heart. ❤️ Oh, and the sexual tension between them is 🔥🤌

This holiday romance is a slow burn, heartwarming, low-angst, feel good, love story.

Abby Craden was absolutely fantastic!!

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Great Christmas Love story

Loved the MC’s both woman are amazing with flaws and beautiful Prut finding themselves in a sweet sexy attraction leading so a deeply satisfying conclusion!! Must read Holiday romance

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Narration Phenomenal , Good Story

This may be the best Abby Crayden narration, I’ve heard on Audible. The story is written in the first person of two characters. The chapters alternate between Evie Evangeline (American) and Annika (German).
Abby’s German accent is spot on. She rolls into the accent smoothly, with no breaks or hesitation. The mispronunciation of certain American words by Annika, is performed with unbelievable realism. Only then does the narrator pause, as any ESL person would, when searching for the word they are looking for.
The story is of course about Evie and Annika, two women who live down the hall from each other. Evie is a graphic book author with exceptional, artistic talents. As the story progresses, Evie unveils more and more of her background, which turns out to be very surprising.
Annika, new to living in the USA, works as a software manager, and is very open about her bisexuality.
Finding themselves alone during the holidays, the two decide to emerge each culture’s traditions, and to celebrate the holiday together.
Listen especially for the inebriation bit. It is laugh out loud funny, as Abby performs a drunk German, Annika.
fröhliche Weihnachten und Frohes neues Jahr!

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The German accent cross over.

Really not that exciting. A bit boring. Could have had more different content. It had a good storyline but needed more body.

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