• Candleglow and Mistletoe

  • By: Josie Riviera
  • Narrated by: Liz Baechel
  • Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Candleglow and Mistletoe

By: Josie Riviera
Narrated by: Liz Baechel
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Noelle Wentworth doesn't mind getting away from St. Augustine to fill in at her ailing aunt's candle shop. A few weeks in Snowing Rock will help her get past the humiliating memory lapse that ruined an important piano concert - and, ultimately, her marriage to her overbearing duet partner.

She's mentally rehearsing for her comeback performance when the bus she's riding in slides off an icy mountain road.

And one deep, calming voice emerges from the confusion to slow her racing heart - right before his ruggedly handsome face kicks it back into allegro.

Gabe Waters is usually prepared for anything - as a professional stuntman, his life depends on it - but nothing prepared him for Noelle, the unattainable high school crush whose bravery saved him from more than just a bully's flying fist. There's no hint she recognizes him, but Gabe knows that face, those eyes...and he sees something that wasn't there before. Distrust and apprehension.

Their unexpected attraction kindles something as warm and sweet as a holiday candle. But the weight of their pasts could turn the promise of love to ashes.

©2016 Josie Riviera (P)2017 Josie Riviera

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A beautiful well-narrated story.

I absolutely loved this book. The story is interesting, the characters are lovable, and it's well narrated. I loved how both characters struggle with their past experiences and try not to let that affect their future. It's amazing to see them overcome their problems and fears: they are both fighters. Not only that, they are each other's inspiration. And I thought that was so cool. Overall, a great book and I'd recommend it to all romance lovers.

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Enchanting!

This is an enchanting story of a concert pianist who's recovering from the shame of a horrible public performance by visiting the town where she grew up, now home to her elderly aunt. Noelle Wentworth is back in Snowing Rock, running from a disastrous New York concert and divorce from her abusive husband. She's going to help her aunt out at the candle shop she owns, all while practicing the piano for a comeback. Gabe Winters is a local hero, Hollywood stuntman who has always been in love with Noelle. When they were young, she a freshman and Gabe a senior, she watched as he was bullied by some of his classmates and came to his aid. She broke up the fight but gave them all a piece of her mind. Gabe was so grateful and he's been in love with her ever since. He was a scrawny kid, but she became the impetus of his desire to become a better and healthier person. When there's a bus accident, resulting in some injured passengers, Gabe is there to save them and get them to the hospital. Noelle looks at him and is certain that she knows him from someplace. Once she realizes who he is and how she knew him, it gets harder for her to push him away. She just doesn't think she is cut out for love, judging by the destructive words her ex left her with. But Gabe doesn't give up and he's going to do everything possible to get her to trust him. It's such a beautiful story, infused with Christmas magic and the charm of a man who has made so much of himself. With a number of false starts and some misunderstandings, they finally have their chance at love and life together.
The narration is very well done by Liz Baechel. Her dynamic, well-modulated voice brings each of the characters to life.

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Great story

I really enjoyed listening to this story. In this story Noelle is so hard on herself , she was upset when her concert didn't go right. So she went to go and help her aunt at her candle shop. On the way there she met Gabe, which she didn't remember from high school, and they started to care about each other. Noelle was a pianist, and Gabe was a professional stuntman. Their past will get in the way with the kindled relationship. Couldn't stop listening until finished. Highly recommend. You will enjoy.

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A good book to listen to

Listening to this book was really nice. This story takes you through many emotions. I love when art, in any form, makes me really feel something.

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Music by Candlelight

Perfect book for the holidays. Narrator was wonderful. Noelle is leaving St. Augustine to help her Aunt in her candle shop. It will only be for a few weeks, but being back in Snowing Rock will help her get over her recent ruined piano concert. To make matters worse, she is in an accident on the bus she is riding in. She is rescued by Gabe, a stuntman and little does she know, he has had a crush on her since highschool. Gabe still has those feelings and hopes that Noelle will too.
I was given a copy of the book by the author for an honest review.

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Fabulous holiday read

I quite liked this holiday read. Quite listen during the holiday period about a pianist and a stunt man who has been infatuated since high school.

Life hasn’t lead where either of them expected romance wise when they both find themselves back to the small town they grew up giving them a second chance at love.

Audio narration fits the book well and I liked hearing about the fmc beating back her fears to move forward.

3.5 stars gifted audio in exchange for an honest review ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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A Great Listen

"Candleglow and Mistletoe" by Josie Riviera Narrated by: Liz Baechel
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I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Noelle and Gabe. A good story well read. I read this audiobook in one go, well I did need to pause the story a few times when my real life demanded my full attention. But the pauses were short because I just had to get back into the story. My how time flies when you are immersed in a good story. Hope you enjoy this read as much as I did. Happy Reading ! !
NOTE: I was lucky. I received a free audiocode from the author.
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Heartwarming holiday romance

A lovely story of Noelle, whom had returned to her hometown to help, her recuperating aunt, run her candle shop. She runs into Gabe, whom she had barely known in high school, but he had had a huge crush on her. He had lost track of her, but had never forgotten her. Their lives were entwined, from the moment they meet again. A strong attraction, some meddling townsfolk and they were destined to fall for each other. But can Noelle trust again? There are a lot of twists and turns in this short story. It held my interest throughout the book. The characters are endearing. Noelle has had a-lot to deal within the last year. Gabe had a rough childhood, but has found his way to success. An enjoyable read. The narrator is clear and expressive.

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Sweet Christmas Story

Sweet Christmas Story, second chance meeting with Noel and Gave give them the shot at love , if Noel can focus on forgiving and letting go of the past. I normally enjoy the characters but Noel was a bit Of a struggle for me. I do recommend this book ,it is a enjoyable story.

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Wonderful Christmas romance!

This was a beautiful sweet romance story that couldn’t have come at a better time. Josie Rivier is brilliant author and I love her books. Liz Baechel is a new narrator to me and was perfect choice for this book. I thoroughly loved this and would recommend it to anyone.

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