Every Bell that Rings

"e;An enjoyable second chance romance with a broken leg, a Secret Santa, a mysterious past and plenty of forgiveness thrown in. Stephanie and Noel clearly belong together."e;In this heartfelt and charming small-town romance, an ER nurse's bah-humbug ways meet their match when her old crush makes it his mission to restore her Christmas spirit.The second standalone book in the Peace Crossing series—clean small-town women's fiction with sweet romance, big heart, and a bit of grit.Can his Christmas spirit banish her ghosts of Christmas past?Stephanie Neufeld doesn't do Christmas. Not the carols, not the cookies, not the aggressive cheer. The holiday only reminds her of everything she's spent years trying to forget. So when she volunteers for an ER shift during Peace Crossing's Santa parade, she expects a blessedly quiet night.She does not expect Noel Butler. Her high school crush. The guy who ghosted her after one date. Now he's her patient, complete with a broken leg, a personal vendetta against her Grinch energy, and a Secret Santa scheme she wants no part of.But Noel's stubborn kindness keeps slipping past her defences—and Stephanie's starting to wonder if her carefully constructed walls are protecting her or just keeping her alone.This Christmas, the hardest gift to give might be a second chance.Get your copy today!--WHAT READERS SAY:"e;I couldn't put this story down; my tea got cold. I just wanted to hug everyone better."e;"e;This sweet feel-good romance captivated me from the start."e;"e;This clean, sweet romance grabbed me from page one. A well-written story with realistic themes and characters that keep the pages turning."e;"e;Amazing story. Couldn't put it down."e;"e;Did not disappoint! A diverse group, hope and healing, Christian beliefs, while dealing with substance abuse and its long-term effects on family members and friends. You need to read this wonderful second chance, small town romance!"e;"e;A sweet love story with Christian elements."e;"e;This story is amazing. It deals with tough themes of addiction and death of a loved of one, but the author handles it so well."e;"e;Every Bell that Rings reminds us God is with us. That Magic of Christmas comes from Him. Just maybe good things can come out of tragic things. Very well done!"e;"e;Lots of twists and turns. An amazing book!"e;--CONTENT LEVELS:Equivalent movie rating of PG-13 for mild language and intense themes related to addictions recovery, childhood sibling death, off-page physical assault, and past domestic abuse.--ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Talena Winters writes page-turning heartfelt fantasy, romance, and adventure stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope against all odds. She's also an editor, copywriter, and award-winning songwriter. She and her husband and a varying number of their three young adult sons reside on an acreage in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, with their two Husky dogs and a neurotic orange cat. Her writing is fuelled by an insatiable passion for stories, dark chocolate, and making the world a better place. And she would really like to know why the tea is always gone.