Preview
  • Sleigh Bells and Second Chances

  • Love in Mission City, Book 3
  • By: Gabbi Grey
  • Narrated by: Michael Dean
  • Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)

Prime logo Prime members: New to Audible?
Get 2 free audiobooks during trial.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Sleigh Bells and Second Chances

By: Gabbi Grey
Narrated by: Michael Dean
Try for $0.00

$14.95/month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $24.95

Buy for $24.95

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.

Publisher's summary

Ryan

The moment I landed in that war zone, I knew I'd made a big mistake. I wasn't a soldier, and my good intentions almost got me killed. Being wounded and shipped back home to Canada was both a blessing and a curse. I’m safe now, but I can’t stop thinking of the men I left behind. My therapist claims Healing Horses Ranch will help heal my wounds—physical and mental—but I'm not sure how much tranquility and wholesome fresh air I can take. Until I meet a beautiful, shy man who makes moving forward seem almost possible. Can I let go of the past and reach for a future with Simeon?

Simeon

I've made peace with being different from the folks around me. I love my home in Mission City, and if anyone needs something fixed, I’m the guy they call. When the owner of the therapy ranch hires me for a big project, I’m excited to get started. I always work alone, but one of the patients keeps hanging around, and I can't bear to send him on his way. I can see how much he's hurting. If helping me helps him, that's a win for us both. As we share the work, something about that wounded man draws me deeper and deeper in. I'm no therapist, and I have my own issues, so am I a fool to be thinking about a future with a guy who's likely to leave once he's healed?

Sleigh Bells and Second Chances is a slow-burn, age-gap, hurt/comfort, mid-angst, gay romance novel with a shy handyman, a reckless former gamer, a precocious borrowed kid, and a therapy dog named Tiffany.

©2024 Gabbi Grey (P)2024 Gabbi Grey
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about Sleigh Bells and Second Chances

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    7
  • 4 Stars
    6
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    10
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    7
  • 4 Stars
    3
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

Such a Sweet Story

I really enjoyed this audiobook, and I loved the narrator! Simeon and Ryan were both so sweet. Ryan endured so much, and Simeon kept to himself so much due to his stutter. When Simeon walks in on Ryan experiencing a panic attack, he helps to calm him, and doesn’t judge. The two become fast friends, which builds into more over time. Ryan is still healing, and Simeon has never pursued anyone before. This is all new ground for both of them. Is Ryan ready? Is this the right time?

This was extremely slow burn, but I think it was the perfect pacing for these two. It was necessary for these two to build a friendship first. Ryan had been through extreme loss, coupled with trauma, and bodily injury. Over time he came out of his shell, and really opened up to Simeon. Simeon, for his part, wasn’t even looking for romance.

I loved these two together, as well as all of the side characters. While this was the third book in the series, it was the first I had listened to, but I didn’t feel like I was at a loss having not read or listened to the others. I do plan to go back and read those though, as the characters sounded interested and I want to know more!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

All the Slow Sweet Feels!

I adored sweet Simeon. He had a bit of stutter and tries to please everyone and loves to physically fix things. . Thus, how he ends up helping out at the ranch where Ryan comes to adjust to his physical and emotional injuries from war. Ryan was pretty rough in the beginning, so I enjoyed watching him warm up to not only his romance with Simeon but also with the best kind of side characters: a dog and fun kid! This was a very heartwarming and pleasant listen. Michael Dean did a wonderful job in his narration for Simeon and his stutter.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

Ryan and Simeon

This is a perfect book to get you in the holiday spirit. Ryan and Simeon both struggle with some big issues. I loved that Ryan never seems to notice Simeon's stutter; it's just part of who he is. Simeon is a quiet presence and rock for Ryan, giving him someone to help ground him. Simeon's grandparents were a wonderful influence on both men. I was delighted to see so many heroes from previous stories make an appearance.
Highly recommended author and series

Audiobook: Excellent narrator

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

An excellent listen!

I loved this storyline. The show of acceptance helped both of these main characters tremendously. I love this series and Al the characters that make up this town!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Stunning representation

i adored this book. The representation was excellent and the narration was perfect! I loved the guys but also the grandparents were just great.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

Beautiful story

what a beautiful story of healing and finding love. outstanding group of couples that are more like family. Ryan and Simeon, one healing from war and one healing from verbal abuse. They find comfort, strength and love with eachother. Beautifully written super slow burn romance. Narration is absolutely perfect. You can always count on Michael Dean to bring the perfect personality to each character. He really brought this book to life. His voice draws you in and keeps you wanting to listen and hear more.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

So Touching and Fabulous Narration

My goodness this story. Two men with struggles finding each other and falling in love. 🥰 Just 😘

I loved the honest and truthful situation that Ryan was in. Real world meets fiction. I loved that both men were “flawed” (although I personally do not see a stutter as a flaw, many do). The openness and understanding that shown through both of them was lovely.

Michael Dean is an amazing narrator and he was beyond amazing for this book. His stutter was very well done and did not detract from the story at all, quite the opposite.

Definitely a book worth reading/listening to.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

Well Deserved HEA

This story was both heartbreaking and incredibly sweet. Ryan and Simeon were so good to and for each other. Their happily ever after together was well deserved. I also loved listening to Michael Dean narrate the audiobook.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars
Listener received this title free

Hurt/comfort and second chances.

This was a good hurt/comfort book. It was sweet and with no major drama, but I felt it was a bit dragged out at times. Simeon and Ryan are great characters, but to be honest, I did not feel the undeniable pull between them that I felt with some other of Gabbi’s characters. It was good, though, to meet again some known and well-loved faces. Also, I adored Simeon’s grandparents! Michael Dean did a great job narrating.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!