Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms

A Small-Town Christmas Romance

De: Claire Kingsley

Narrado por: Shane East, CJ Bloom

Now in duet audio, from USA Today Bestselling author Claire Kingsley, the stand-alone small-town/romcom/romantic suspense/Christmas romance you didn’t know you needed.

Handsome, charismatic, and charming, Jensen Lakes is an enigma in a designer suit. But his playboy reputation is a persona—one of many—that he uses in his unique line of work.

A priceless heirloom goes missing right before the holidays, and Jensen is hired to find it. Tracking down the perpetrator will be simple. He’ll be in and out before Santa hits chimneys.

Natalie Thatcher needs a break. She’s a dedicated sister, aunt, and nurse, but her life is no Christmas carol. Between bills, mounting home repairs, and holiday shopping still to be done, most days she feels like a tangled strand of lights.

Jensen follows his quarry to Tilikum, and the Christmas-clad town throws him for a loop. As does Natalie. He enlists her aid—who better to help him navigate the local quirks than the captivating woman next door? Despite their chemistry and sizzling banter, love isn’t on his Christmas list. Or hers.

But as danger mounts, Jensen finds himself in an unexpected position—falling in love with his partner. And when her life is on the line, he’ll risk everything to keep her safe.

And get her home for Christmas.

Author’s Note: A handsome charmer falls hard for a sassy small-town girl. Adventure, witty banter, Christmas coziness, and a holiday happily ever after that will leave your heart full.

Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms can be enjoyed as a stand-alone romance.

©2025 Claire Kingsley (P)2025 Claire Kingsley

A Warm Holiday Hug

This book is like a warm holiday hug from Claire Kingsley! I couldn't adore it more. Taking a trip to Tilikum is always a great escape, and this one was a bonus as long time fans will also recognize Jensen Lakes from The Dirty Martini Running club. But don't worry, if you are new to the Claire Kinglsey fandom, you will still be just fine with this book.

This book combines it all. Small town coziness, a spicy meet-cute, characters you want to cheer on the whole way through, and suspense. It's the perfect holiday read to take in and escape reality with. I was completely hooked and read way past my bedtime. Claire's storytelling brings these characters to life, makes me want to pack my bags to head to Tilikum.

Jensen is handsome and charming while Natalie feels like the bestie you didn't know you needed. Love isn't on either of their Christmas lists, but their chemistry can't be denied. When danger lurks, they can't help but face all the feelings that have been building. And I love that there isn't a third act breakup!

This books should definitely be on your list, and I can't recommend the audio enough. The narrators did an amazing job of bringing these characters completely off the page! And if you are a sucker for an accent, this is going to score some bonus points!

Suspenseful Christmas in Tilikum

Jensen & Natalie are the most unusual pair who came together in the most unusual of circumstances. Natalie is a nurse who finds herself in quite a bind when she finds herself smack dab in the middle of a nurses strike. With a little extra time on her hands, Jensen enlists her help in tracking down a stolen priceless heirloom that he has the job of being tasked to locate & retrieve.
Neither is looking for love, but with suspense, Christmas magic, & a little Tilikum charm they find themselves staring straight into the lenses of what could be forever.
I loved the witty banter between these characters. Not just the main players, but also Natalie’s sister, her niece, & the residents of Tilikum. The suspense was just enough to keep me invested, & the Christmas magic had me feeling festive.

Audiobook Review:
Shane East & CJ Bloom…need I say more!? Both are two of my favorites, & it doesn’t matter the character or the story arc, they both capture the story perfectly. This one was no exception.

Loved all the words!

A fun read! Honestly this book just made me happy! Fun storyline, mystery to solve, great chemistry, just the right amount of spice!

The narration is perfection!!!

Christmas Magic, with a gift of exquisite narration!

Claire Kingsley has gifted us a holiday romance that sparkles brighter than the lights in Tilikum! From the moment Jensen Lakes—enigmatic, charming, and wrapped in mystery—steps into the snow-dusted town, I was hooked. His mission to recover a priceless heirloom is the perfect setup for a swoony, suspenseful adventure, but it’s his unexpected connection with Natalie Thatcher that truly melts the heart.
Natalie is everything you want in a heroine: grounded, resilient, and radiating warmth despite life’s chaos. Watching her navigate the holidays with grace and grit while slowly opening her heart to Jensen was pure magic. Their chemistry crackles like a cozy fireplace, and the witty banter? Chef’s kiss.
Kingsley masterfully blends romance, humor, and a dash of danger, all wrapped in the cozy charm of small-town Christmas. The emotional beats are pitch-perfect, the pacing is brisk yet tender, and the ending delivers a satisfying, heartwarming payoff that left me misty-eyed and grinning.
The narrators brought the story to live in the most enjoyable, and amazing way, offering another dimension to this Holiday Masterpiece!
If you’re craving a story that feels like a Hallmark movie with edge, heart, and heat—this is it. Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms isn’t just a holiday read; it’s a celebration of love, courage, and the magic of finding home in unexpected places!

Another 5 stars for Claire Kingsley

This book was excellent from start to finish. I was so excited to finally get my hands on Jensen Lake’s book, as are many Claire Kingsley fans! The chemistry between the main characters, Jensen and Natalie, is absolutely fantastic and their meet cute was perfection. The mystery/suspense aspect of this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. As always, Shane East and CJ Bloom do a phenomenal job voicing the characters!

The perfect winter read!

Oh. My. Gosh. Hohoho! If you're looking for the perfect blend of holiday festivities, romcom, and romantic suspense, you have found it! Claire Kingsley is always a one-click instant buy for me, shelf trophies and all, and this book absolutely maintains that trend. We FINALLY get a glimpse into the mysterious life of Jensen Lakes, and watching this delicious man be brought to his knees and find true love with Natalie, is epic. We get to see all of our favorite Tilikum locations, but from an all new perspective, and it just brought me so much freaking JOY! Five sleighing stars once again!

Christmas Happily Ever After

Many years ago, I read this awesome author's series, The Dirty Martini Running Club. Since that time, I have been waiting to see Jensen Lakes again and longed to see him get his HEA. I had pretty much given up. Well, Christmas miracles do happen!

Jensen is a handsome man who dresses well and turns heads while also blending into a crowd. He turned a penchant for thievery done for thrills into a lucrative career of returning items to their owners. After a successful case, he gets asked to take on one more case in the small town of Tilikum on the way home to see his sister and her family for the holidays.

While in Tilikum, he meets Natalie, a nurse who gives new meaning to the phrase hard luck Jensen enlists her help as a local to find where the item may be. Along the way, they develop feelings for one another but their lives are too different. Jensen leaves but returns when he can't shake the feeling that Natalie might be in danger.

Can Jensen keep her safe, find the item and solve the case? Or will the danger that lurks take her from him?

The narration of this book was just beyond fantastic. The MMC's British accent was so good. I could have listened to him read the phone book. The female lead is great too. Shane East and CJ Bloom did a great job.

Perfect holiday romance!

This was so much fun. I loved getting Jensen’s story and the romantic suspense elements. The relationship between Jensen and Natalie was so fun. The narrators were excellent and made the story that much better! I highly recommend this one.

Holiday Mystery

Jensen and Natalie might come together in an unlikely fashion but their story was certainly entertaining. Combining jewel thieves and romance is a platform that brings Claire Kingsley storytelling to life. This audiobook brings mystery to the holidays and will put a small on your face. The narrators brought these characters to life - perfectly narrated.

Swoony Brit meets small town nurse

For those of you who have read Claire’s Dirty Martini Running Club books you will recognize Jensen as Nora’s brother. We finally get Jensen’s book, yay! 😍 Jensen is a super sexy Brit who came to Tilikum to recover a stolen piece of jewelry. There, he meets Natalie, a nurse with a lot of responsibility and little time for men or fun. Together they embark on an adventure to find the item and return it to its rightful owner. I love that Jensen has secret "squirrel" identities. So fitting for Tilikum.

Jensen is thrown off by the small town quirkiness that is Tilikum and their squirrel addiction. He also finds himself inexplicably drawn to Natalie and her small family. Natalie is bordering on burn out and needs the adventure that helping Jensen brings to her life. The adrenaline rush she gets is like no other she’s experienced.

I got the pleasure of listening to Shane East and CJ Bloom narrate the book. And let me tell you, you are in for a treat. Hearing him say “You taste delicious.” sent a chill down my body. Swoon!

Fall in love with these two on their little adventure in Tilikum during the Christmas holiday as they get their HEA.