Mending Noel

North Pole City Tales, Book 1

By: Charlie Cochet

Narrated by: Dave Gillies

All is not sparkly snowflakes and sweet candy canes in North Pole City. Office workers Tim and Noel do nothing all day but antagonize each other - petty fighting that might be based on hatred… or a heated mutual attraction. It's up to Jack Frost and his elf-friend Rudy to broach the hostilities and introduce some Christmas kisses, but is the Frost Prince up to the challenge of launching a new romance when someone's trying to break his holiday spirit?

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2012 Advent Calendar package “Evergreen”.

©2012 Charlie Cochet (P)2014 Dreamspinner Press

Cute story but not amazing

A very sweet holiday story... but was I the only one that thought Noel should have done way more groveling?

I love holiday stories. Little seasonal tales of love and forgiveness never fail to put a smile on my face.

This was a really cute audiobook about two North Pole workers. I was actually pretty impressed at the amount of world building involved in this story. This wasn't just a bunch of elves and Santa in the North Pole. There was a whole class system, a more sinister underbelly, and a police-type force in this fictional world. I enjoyed the whole light tone of the story, made even better by a very nice narration from Dave Gillies.

My small issues with the story came with Noel's behavior. I thought that he was grumpy and juvenile to the point where I didn't see Tim's attraction to him at all. I wanted more emotion and more begging for forgiveness from Noel. I also thought that Tim was a bit of a wet noodle. He sort of took everything that Noel dished out and didn't have much of a backbone.

Though the relationship dynamic between the two of them wasn't the strongest, I was still swept away by the story. It was fun escapism and a very nice way to spend an hour or two. It was a cheery listen and just right for the beginning of the holiday season.

**Copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Cute Story!

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**AUDIOBOOK REVIEW**



This was probably one of the cutest stories I've ever listened to. All the references and Christmas-y things were adorable. I loved the entire story start to finish even if it wasn't one of the sexiest stories by Charlie Cochet, it was still wonderful.

Normally I don't particularly care for holiday stories, this was great. It was so happy, yet not. It was believable too.

There was numerous times I was laughing while listening to this book because it was just so perfect and funny.

I can't wait to get further into this series.

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Inked Rainbow Reads.

Happy Holidays!

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Well, this was definitely a different spin on Rudolph, Elves Toy Soldiers and the Snowman. Lol

The story is kind of wrapped in everything sweet, fluffy, and mean. I enjoyed it and I fell in love with the performer's accent!!!

A sweet Holiday short!♥️

This is book 1 in the North Pole City and can be listened to as a standalone.

Tim and Noel don't get along at all. Moreover working in close quarters with eachother only fuels their mutual dislike for eachother. Only their dislike isn't really the issue, it's their attraction to eachother that they keep denying.

With a litte Christmas magic Jack Frost and Rudy intervene to broach the hostility and spread a little love.

This was a sweet, and short Christmas romance. It's just an hour and a half long and such an enjoyable listen.
Dave Gillies narration was entertaining as well.

Ho Ho Ho Frost-tastic!!!

I loved this story. HILARIOUS. What an imagination!? I couldn't stop laughing. Who would think to put all those famous characters of the North Pole into gay roles!? Fantastic. Seriously. I loved the whole idea. I found myself envisioning Jack Frost in army fatigues. And sexy Red Rudolph!!! I couldn't get enough. I don't know if there are more books in this series available on Audible/Amazon, but gimmie, gimmie more! Mayor Cringle... I've been a good girl!!