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Wedding Bells in Christmas

(Christmas, Colorado #4)

Debbie Mason (Goodreads Author)

4.23 · Rating details · 466 ratings · 88 reviews

To have and to hold from this day forward...

Wedding bells are ringing in the charming town of Christmas, but not for Vivian Westfield. She's just had her heart trampled under the cowboy boots of Chance McBride and lost her dream job at a big-city newspaper. But when she returns for a wedding, she stumbles on a story that could resurrect her career. First, though, she'll ...more

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Mar 31, 2015 Dani C. (Paulette's Papers) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Very well written but it is a widower romance.

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Jun 13, 2015 Romancing the Book rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, contemporary

Reviewed by Aubrey
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Review originally posted at Romancing the Book

I loved this book. I fell in love with Chance and Vivi and the rest of the cast of characters in Christmas, CO. Vivi is exactly the type of character I adore. She is crazy smart, super creative and beyond spunky. She lives her life on her terms even if she may be a tad harsh and not overly caring to those not in her inner circle.

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May 26, 2015 Ann Lorz rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, family, series, small-town, police, reporter, weddings

I'm telling you right now, if you haven't yet read a book by Debbie Mason you don't know what you're missing. Her Christmas, Colorado Series is so good. It's full of great characters, fun humor and at times some very touching moments. I will tell you right away that I believe that you should read this series in order. It just adds so much more to the characters when you get to know them from the beginning of their stories. There is not that many to read so you can do it in no time. Wedding Bells ...more

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May 14, 2015 Blodeuedd Finland rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary-romance

It was book 4, and sure there was talk about other couples, but I did not feel like I had missed out. It worked well as a stand alone. And that next book seems promising.

Viv is a hothead. It's good to be curious, but curiosity killed the cat. She was reckless.

Chance lost his wife and child 5 years ago and will never love again. It's good to mourn, but life goes on and you can love again. And you obviously like Viv since you are protecting #stalking# her.

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May 15, 2015 Isha Coleman rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: first-reads, netgalley

ARC REVIEW: WEDDING BELLS IN CHRISTMAS(CHRISTMAS, COLORADO #4) BY DEBBIE MASON

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Wedding Bells in Christmas (Christmas, Colorado, #4) by Debbie MasonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Found nothing unappealing about Wedding Bells in Christmas By Debbie Mason. Loved the small town, family feel to the story. Enjoyed the chemistry between Chance and Vivian. The matchmaking attempts proved hilarious. Even more funny were the lengths that Chance and Vivian went to deter falling victim. I received Wedding ...more

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May 20, 2015 Jeanie Jackson rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance

Just finished Wedding Bells in Christmas, and I am ready to go out and buy the rest of the series. I love these people and want to visit Christmas and meet them. I am partial to small town stories where the people are involved and are caring which fits this book perfectly, but what makes the book really awesome is the chemistry between Vivi and Chance. The book falls pretty close to the "sweet romance" description, but the characters are fire, steam, humor, and human.

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Mar 30, 2015 Bette Hansen rated it it was amazing

Fantastic story and a great addition to the series. Chance McBride is a man who has lost so much in life and isn't willing to put his heart on the line again. Vivi is a woman who is focused on her career. Well, at least she was until it imploded now she finds herself writing an advice column of all things. Her brief but oh so hot fling with Chance shouldn't be a problem but when Chance's Aunt Nell starts her matchmaking ways, things get out of control. Fast!

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Apr 27, 2015 Karen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

WEDDING BELLS IN CHRISTMAS is another fun and touching addition to the Christmas, Colorado series. Chance lost his wife and child 5 years ago and feels like he can never love again. So why can't he stop orbiting around city-girl Viv? He is a typical frustrating man. Sexy and protective, He fights with himself over his attraction to the tough and vivacious Viv. Being the stubborn man that he is, he very nearly blows his chance to be happy again. It takes a town full of matchmakers to steer him in ...more

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Nov 25, 2015 Carrie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, x-2015-reads, ebooks-i-own

Enjoyed this heaps more than Book #3 in the series. Love Vivi and Chase and their complicated story.

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Feb 02, 2018 Rebecca rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Meh. I think I'm almost over this series (five books in...hah). Nell is super freaking annoying. And everyone getting over-involved in each other's lives is getting old. Like, (view spoiler) Meh. I think I'm almost over this series (five books in...hah). Nell is super freaking annoying. And everyone getting over-involved in each other's lives is getting old. Like, (view spoiler) With most of these small town series, you grow to really love the town and the people and families. Buuuuuuut....I think this one is getting on my nerves. I've read other ones that allow the characters to end up outside of the small town or to go back and forth. This one seems to just suck them all in, and after living in New York, no way do I believe she (or he) would want to live in this tiny town that seems pretty far away from the nearest big city.

I guess this one wasn't quite as convincing for me. She seemed all strong and kept making stands against him, but she never actually went anywhere. She caved every time. And, while I have been liking the friends, it seemed a bit more manipulative. I worry that it will continue to get worse with the manipulation seeing as we know so many characters, and they have all already drank the Koolaid. I already read book 5, and it's probably best that a lot of it takes place outside of Christmas. It's definitely time for a change of pace.

Oh, and another thing that I noticed in this one and the last one. There seem to be a lot of allusions to events that don't happen in any other books. I keep looking to see if there is a novella or short story or something, but I haven't found any. I understand that you can't really tell everything, especially from the past. (I thought all the Kate/Emma stuff was done just fine.) But when you refer vaguely to things that seem to have quite an impact on the story, it just leaves me confused and wondering if I missed something. ...more

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Mar 04, 2019 Shelleen Toland rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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4th book in this amazing series. This time it is the romance between Vivi and Chance. Chance's wife and baby were killed in a car accident 5 years ago and he has always blamed himself and says he will never get married again or fall in love again. Vivi is a hard ass woman and is a reporter who will go to almost any extremes for a story. Her best friends live in Christmas along with Chance's family. Aunt Nell is at it again playing matchmaker. Vivi screws things up alot and so does Chance, making ...more

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Nov 30, 2018 Sarah rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, hot-november-december, steamy-scenes

More of a 3 1/2

I can't help but enjoy Debbie Mason books. Its the characters, they are just so charming. Of course, there are some unrealistic things said, but it's not a good romance unless there is some exaggeration.

All in all, just a nice fun story. There is just enough action and plot intrigue in this series that you don't feel bogged down with the romance and waiting for the two main characters to move on from what is keeping them apart.

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Jan 31, 2019 Cheryl rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I think this book is the best of the series so far. Chance lost his wife and child in a car accident five years ago and vowed never to fall in love again. Vivi was her mother's feel dark secret and wanted nothing to do with her. Her father was a criminal who was in & out of jail. She thought she just wasn't loveable.

Vivi feel in love with Chance at first sight. He spent one week with her then walked away. This is their story.

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Aug 09, 2018 Donna Schwartz rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I enjoyed the main character, Vivi (although I was never quite sure how to say her name), who had a lot of spunk and a real ability to instinctively clue in on situations. The only thing that was annoying was one scene that had so many characters from previous books (since this one was #4), that I could not follow what was happening. Otherwise, a good story.

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Oct 04, 2019 Debra McEathron rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Chance has to overcome a lot of issues. Some of those issues were causing problems for other family members and friends. Vivi is trying to be patient but of course the Auntie's take matters into their own hands and try to help things along. A fun read with some heart breaking scenes that make you understand why people sometimes do the wrong things.

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May 13, 2019 Sonnetta rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This one was my favorite. I loved Vivi’s heart. She just cannot help it when trouble finds her. Her relationship with Chance is a interesting dynamic. He is still dealing with the loss of his wife and baby. He meets Vivi and she brings out something in him that is deceased wife didn’t. The feeling that he revealed is what a widow would have to come to terms with.

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Dec 26, 2017 Beth Lechman rated it liked it · review of another edition

Although I have enjoyed this series this one was hard for me to read. The character of Vivian Westfield which is one of the main characters in this book was a bit hard to take. To me she was so needy and almost to afraid of everything that it put my nerves on edge. Overall it is a good book about second chances. Worth the read.

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Dec 28, 2018 PJ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-reads, audiobooks

Viv lost her job in New York and travels to Christmas, CO for the holidays. She stumbles onto a mystery in the small town. Her on again off again boyfriend is there - Chance who wants her to stay away from investigating this mystery. Entertaining story - mystery involved in the story.

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Nov 26, 2016 Deirdre Metcalf rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016-reads

Not my favorite by this author but still enjoyable. This one in the series follows Vivian And Chance.

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Jan 18, 2017 Christina Aldarondo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book has a lot of drama and great character development. The passion Chance and Vivi is hot and timeless. They both have a lot healing to do and together they can make it.

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Nov 04, 2018 Carol rated it it was amazing

A really, really good book. Some parts are very sad, but many are hilariously, laugh-out-loud, funny.
Holds your attention from beginning to end. Great series!!

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Jul 30, 2019 Brenda rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I'm really enjoying this series! I love the characters and there's enough mystery to keep it interesting. Looking forward to the next one!

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Nov 18, 2017 Pauline Frost rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Love the small town life you get to know everything about everyone. A well written and perfectly paced story pulling you in from the start. A second chance of love everyone gets behind.

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Mar 08, 2017 Barb rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

To have and to hold from this day forward
Wedding bells are ringing in the charming town of Christmas, but not for Vivian Westfield. She's just had her heart trampled under the cowboy boots of Chance McBride and lost her dream job at a big-city newspaper. But when she returns for a wedding, she stumbles on a story that could resurrect her career. First, though, she'll have to deal with the handsome man standing in her way . . . and a still-burning flame that's too hot to ignore.
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Sep 04, 2015 OpenBookSociety.com rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Vivian Westfield has returned to Christmas, Colorado to attend a wedding. She has just gotten demoted from her newspaper job and is now the writer of an advice column. To say that she is upset about this would be an understatement. Adding to her problems is the fact that she knows when she returns to Christmas, her best friends will do whatever it takes to get her to move there. And that is so not happening. She also http://openbooksociety.com/article/we...

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Vivian Westfield has returned to Christmas, Colorado to attend a wedding. She has just gotten demoted from her newspaper job and is now the writer of an advice column. To say that she is upset about this would be an understatement. Adding to her problems is the fact that she knows when she returns to Christmas, her best friends will do whatever it takes to get her to move there. And that is so not happening. She also knows that she will see Chance McBride again and this is a bigger problem. She fell in love with him once after being with him for only a short period of time, and then he left her without a backwards glance. It has taken her a long time to get over him, and she is afraid that she really is not.

Chance McBride is also returning home to Christmas for the same wedding. He has not been back for a long time, because he cannot bear the memories. Everything in the town reminds him of all that he has lost, his wife and unborn child. He blames himself for their deaths because of a case he was working on and the guilt is overwhelming. Chance knows that he will see Vivian at the wedding and this scares him. She is the first woman since he lost his wife that has made him feel alive again and wondering if he can have another chance at love. And this scares him more than he is willing to admit.

When Vivi and Chance meet again (on the plane) the sparks are still there. But so are the feelings of distrust, betrayal and frustration. Vivi has not forgiven Chance for walking away from her and breaking her heart. Chance is not happy to see that she still has the ability to make him want more out of his life. Neither knows how they will survive the time they are together for the wedding.

The author is very talented in creating characters that are relatable, likable and lovable. Vivi wants to present to the world the image of a tough, no nonsense kick-butt reporter who can take care of herself. She is all those things, but the reality is that there is definitely a softer more vulnerable side to Vivi. She is loving and caring and loyal. She also has her fears, such as flying and animals (especially Chance’s little dog, Princess/Cujo) and never finding love. Chance is protective of those he loves and a loyal friend. He will do whatever needs to be done to take care of those he loves. But he can be stubborn and controlling (if it means protecting Vivi) and he carries so much guilt that it almost suffocates him. It was heartwarming reading about their relationship and watching it grow.

This book has it all. There is suspense and mystery, humor (the bickering between Chance and Vivi and the interaction between Vivi and Princess had me laughing out loud) and the hope of a second chance at love. I could have read about the interactions between them all day long. The supporting cast of characters were also well rounded and realistic and added a lot to the story. I really enjoyed reading all of the interactions between family and friends. Aunt Nell is quite a character and keeps everyone on their toes.

The writing style flows easily and the book is an easy, enjoyable read. The romance is sweet and heartwarming and you can tell how much Chance and Vivi love each other. It is a clean read when it comes to the romance, not steamy but heartfelt. The mystery is carried on throughout much of the book and there were enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. I just kept wanting to read the next chapter to see what was going to happen. I found myself totally immersed in the romance, the mystery, the characters and the drama.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading a well written romance that offers so much more. I would give this book more than five stars if I could, that’s how much I loved this book. Do yourself a favor a pick up a copy and find out for yourself.

*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review* ...more

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May 26, 2015 Marsha Keeper Bookshelf rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: series, contemporary-romance, keeper-bookshelf

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Vivian and Chance have a history. At one time, Vivi thought they’d have more, but Chance proved her wrong on that score. She’d lost the man she loved, the job she loved and found herself on the lovelorn advice column in the newspaper – not the high crime beat that she had once been on. Okay, maybe she got a bit carried away, perhaps even a bit careless of her own and others’ safety when tracking down leads on her story – but that was no reason to demote her to First reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf

Vivian and Chance have a history. At one time, Vivi thought they’d have more, but Chance proved her wrong on that score. She’d lost the man she loved, the job she loved and found herself on the lovelorn advice column in the newspaper – not the high crime beat that she had once been on. Okay, maybe she got a bit carried away, perhaps even a bit careless of her own and others’ safety when tracking down leads on her story – but that was no reason to demote her to Letters to Vivi. She had her own heartache, and her kick butt approach should not have worked for the column – but it did, big time. Not the career choice she’d wanted. Now she was headed back to Christmas, Colorado for a wedding. The last place she wanted to be, hopefully Chance wouldn’t be there either – even if it was his father who was getting hitched.

In the midst of a snow storm, Chance’s life tumbled. His wife and their unborn daughter were killed in a car accident on the snow covered road. He was convinced that the call she had received shortly before the wreck had been related to a case he was working – and he blamed himself for their deaths. He had run into Vivi when he was working undercover and they had had an amazing week together. But his heart was buried with his wife and he left with little more than a terse note when another assignment came in. Regret? Sure, he had tons of regrets. Vivi was a fascinating woman, sexy, intelligent, headstrong, stubborn and she fit just perfectly next to him. But she wasn’t Kate and he never intended to give his heart again. It was too hard to pick up the pieces when that heart got ripped into tiny pieces, he knew from firsthand experience and he was never going there again.

Too bad one particular matchmaker from Christmas had other ideas for these two.

Wedding Bells in Christmas has so many branches to the story of Vivi and Chance it was fascinating and fun to watch them all merge together and create a slice of small town America. This is the fourth novel in the Christmas, Colorado series. All of the characters of the first books make an appearance, and perhaps a couple from future books as well.

I completely enjoyed visiting Christmas again. This novel is full of rich, full flavored characters with a storyline that never lets up but keeps you turning page after page to discover what happens next. I grew up in a small town, and yes the townsfolk and neighbors do know just about everything about everyone. There are truly few secrets in a small town. Yet some have been kept for over five years, and now they are about to cause trouble for a lot of people.

I adored Vivi and Chance. Opposites in many ways, but they complimented each other – they were two halves that made a whole. If only Chance would give them the chance they needed to be happy. Wedding Bells in Christmas is a love story, a suspense story and a second chance at love story. It won’t be easy, but then anything worth having usually isn’t – but through all the matchmaking, heartache, laughter and family this is an enjoyable journey to an everlasting love. It’s just going to be a bumpy ride to get there. But it is well worth your time to follow along on their journey. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who wants an intense, involved story that brings in the entire town for the celebration of two people falling in love.

*I received an e-ARC of Wedding Bells in Christmas from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*

~Any review is just one person’s opinion. You might feel the same or totally different. The only way to know for certain is for you to read it. This was my opinion of this particular book.~ ...more

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Dec 06, 2014 Annalisa Gatti rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: project-52, romance

Debbie Mason’s It Happened At Christmas was the first romance novel I ever read. I was desperate for something that was like a Hallmark holiday movie, but in book form. I loved that book and it launched my growing love for the romance genre. It Happened At Christmas sets up the framework for Wedding Bells in Christmas with a few hints dropped about Chance and Vivian. From what I read, I really liked Vivian; she was ballsy, curious, and badass. So when Wedding Bells in Christmas finally came out, Debbie Mason’s It Happened At Christmas was the first romance novel I ever read. I was desperate for something that was like a Hallmark holiday movie, but in book form. I loved that book and it launched my growing love for the romance genre. It Happened At Christmas sets up the framework for Wedding Bells in Christmas with a few hints dropped about Chance and Vivian. From what I read, I really liked Vivian; she was ballsy, curious, and badass. So when Wedding Bells in Christmas finally came out, I was so excited.
Unfortunately, I felt let down. This book was SO slow and I honestly put it down for a week and picked up another book. Looking back, it’s difficult to put my finger on what exactly about the pacing and plot bothered me at the time except to say that it was almost too long and packed with a bunch of storylines.

*****SPOILERS AHEAD*****

Vivian is still as fiery in this book as she was in the others. I loved her and her gumption. I want to be her. Mason did a great job making her relatable, showing both her strength but also her flaws. The reader sees Vivian struggle to put her feelings aside for Chance even when he’s still around. Vivian states many times throughout the book that she isn’t the type of woman who needs a man and Mason does an excellent job of making Chance a partner for Vivian rather than someone who saves her. In my opinion, Vivian is a very strong heroine and I loved that.
Chance on the other hand, I had some issues with. First and foremost, I could not wrap my head around his name. I read it as Chase rather than Chance because I found the name so ludicrous. I also found the character a tad over the top in some of his characteristics. He was very intense when it came to protecting Vivian and those around him. He took anything that happened to them too personally for my liking, so he was riddled with guilt and (for me) that got old very fast. I did like Chance when he calmed down and was vulnerable, but those moments were few and far between.

The pacing of this novel, as I previously mentioned, was slow. The wedding that Chance and Vivian are headed to is quickly called off, which sort of disrupts the main reason they were in Christmas in the first place. Through a series of events they both end up staying, which didn’t feel realistic. These events, like Vivian buying the town paper and Chance returning to the Christmas Police Department all felt forced. It seemed like could have been a more organic way for them to get together. I think this book could have reached the same ending if Mason had simplified her storyline.
The ending was adorable and very happy, which helped me feel more satisfied with this book. I wouldn’t reread this book. I am glad I read it because I liked Vivian and I wanted to see her journey in love. So if you’ve read the other books in the Christmas, Colorado series, I wouldn’t deter you from reading this one. But if you’re just picking it up fresh, you may be a bit disappointed. ...more

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Apr 09, 2015 Arlena rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 4-stars, my-reviews, a-good-book, book-4, holiday

Book Description....

To have and to hold from this day forward...

"Wedding bells are ringing in the charming town of Christmas, but not for Vivian Westfield. She's just had her heart trampled under the cowboy boots of Chance McBride and lost her dream job at a big-city newspaper. But when she returns for a wedding, she stumbles on a story that could resurrect her career. First, though, she'll have to deal with the handsome man standing in her way... and a still-burning flame that's too hot to Book Description....

To have and to hold from this day forward...

"Wedding bells are ringing in the charming town of Christmas, but not for Vivian Westfield. She's just had her heart trampled under the cowboy boots of Chance McBride and lost her dream job at a big-city newspaper. But when she returns for a wedding, she stumbles on a story that could resurrect her career. First, though, she'll have to deal with the handsome man standing in her way... and a still-burning flame that's too hot to ignore.

Chance recognizes trouble when he sees it. He just didn't expect to find it in the first-class cabin on the flight home for his father's wedding. Yet there she is, as gorgeous as ever. Vivi dared Chance to want things he knew he could never have. It's why he left her. But Christmas's meddling matchmakers have them firmly in their sights. So if they want to survive the next week, they'll have to play the part of an adoring couple—an irresistible charade that may give them a second chance at the real thing..."

Title: Wedding Bells in Christmas
Author: Debbie Mason
Publisher: Forever
Series: Christmas Colorado # 4
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
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"Wedding Bells in Christmas" by Debbie Mason

What I liked about this novel...

What I liked about this novel... was even though this was a fourth in the series... Christmas, Colorado, it was a wonderful standalone read that you were able to understand all that was going on in this town called Christmas, Colorado. The storyline has two main characters Vivi and Chance
however, the reader will soon discover that there are several stories in this novel that will keep you turning the pages to discover that you will encounter some romance, suspense, crime and even maybe a murder, second chance at love all happening in this fast paced read at this town called Christmas. I did find that once I got into the read I found it hard to put down with all of the interesting characters. What will happen now that Vivi is now back in Christmas for a wedding and since loosing her dream newspaper job, now planning to stay and run the local newspaper and now that Chance is back in Christmas for his father's wedding and is in the picture...what all will happen with these two?

I loved how the author presents the story dealing with what had happened with Chance and his on and off relationship with Vivi. Will these two be able to save their ambivalent feelings which are definitely there for each other. What I also found so very interesting was how the town people helped in the matchmaking of these two? Will they be able to have a second chance at the real thing this time? To get all of these answers you will have to pick up the good read "Wedding Bells in Christmas" to see for yourself how this author brings it all out to the reader.
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May 24, 2015 Miriam rated it really liked it

Shelves: series, contemporary, 2015-reviews, suspense

Between Vivi's unrequited love for Chance, Chance's refusal to acknowledge that his feelings for Vivi were deeper than lust, and Nell's penchant for mischief, there was plenty of laughter, groaning, and eye rolling going on while I read this story. Vivi's quest for truth concerning Chance's late wife's death added a really nice layer of seriousness that focused my attention on how badly Chance's desire to always protect Vivi ran. It wasn't just a knee-jerk reaction to keep Vivi safe. It was a Between Vivi's unrequited love for Chance, Chance's refusal to acknowledge that his feelings for Vivi were deeper than lust, and Nell's penchant for mischief, there was plenty of laughter, groaning, and eye rolling going on while I read this story. Vivi's quest for truth concerning Chance's late wife's death added a really nice layer of seriousness that focused my attention on how badly Chance's desire to always protect Vivi ran. It wasn't just a knee-jerk reaction to keep Vivi safe. It was a soul deep, gut wrenching need.

Chance loved his late wife, Kate, and their baby girl, Emma. There is no doubt about that at all. But I wanted him to realize how lucky he was to be able to have a chance at loving someone new. Some people don't get that chance. They don't meet someone who pulls them from the edge of just existing into the land of the living, someone who makes them laugh and smile, who makes their heart start beating again. He had that with Vivi. It just took him a really, really long time to realize that.

I seriously thought Vivi would give up on him. Especially during one scene when Chance helped her pick up wedding brochures that'd been knocked to the ground. Vivi didn't give him the chance to reiterate what she knew too well, that he wouldn't ever marry again, instead telling him the literature wasn't for her. I don't know how many times he thought Vivi needed to be reminded of that fact. She was aware of it because she was with him and that was reminder enough.

Moving forward is hard. Add the weight of guilt and it makes moving forward damn near impossible. But the love and support of the right person, along with a fresh perspective of the guilt being carried around, makes it possible to do. I was thrilled when Chance realized he didn't have to give up what he'd found with Vivi because of his loyalty and love for his late wife. This was his chance to love again, to live again, because loving Vivi was different than loving Kate. It sounds simple but it's because they're two different women who had/have the ability to love him.

If you're familiar with this series, you'll find Chance and Vivi's story an excellent addition to it. If you're not, this one is a great place to start. It's not just romance. It's grief and mourning, guilt and truth, second chances and revelations. And it's perfect for anyone who loves series romances, second chance romances, or contemporary small town romances.

4.5*
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Apr 19, 2015 RobertaC. RobertaC. rated it it was amazing

A beautiful and intense story, with just the right amount of suspense.
This was my first book from the author, and the first book in the series, so I didn’t know what to expect, or if I’d be able to fully enjoy the book without having read the previous ones. It turns out that I did enjoy the book very much and now I’m really curious to read the other books and find out the other characters’ stories.
I’ve developed an obsession for small town romance, especially if it’s set in the West and A beautiful and intense story, with just the right amount of suspense.
This was my first book from the author, and the first book in the series, so I didn’t know what to expect, or if I’d be able to fully enjoy the book without having read the previous ones. It turns out that I did enjoy the book very much and now I’m really curious to read the other books and find out the other characters’ stories.
I’ve developed an obsession for small town romance, especially if it’s set in the West and involves cowboys.
I truly loved this book, and I’m very happy to say it is a clean romance! Yep, all scenes are fade to black and there’s not a single graphic scene in the book but, oh my, the chemistry between them is so strong you won’t need the steamy scenes to feel it. I really liked the way the author managed to keep the reader focused on their attraction without the need for graphic scenes or long descriptions.
I enjoyed very much all the bickering and banter between the hero and heroine; Vivi was truly entertaining and she made me laugh out loud. She’s sassy, stubborn and at the same time she’s comical without meaning to be.
Chance is a handsome hero, not only in the physical sense. He’s a bit alpha, but in a way that made me love him (not a fan of alpha heroes): he’s protective and caring, loyal and responsible, and can even be super funny.
I liked that the path to their happy ending wasn’t an easy one, that they had to overcome some major obstacles on their way.
I wasn’t expecting the suspense, but I was glad about it. It made the story even more interesting, and it kept me glued to the pages until the end. There are some serious edge-of-the-seat scenes.
I loved the side characters, all of them, and I can’t wait to read the previous books. I’m really glad I discovered this series, and if you’re looking for a romantic, funny, a little suspensful and small town romance, then this book is the right pick.

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