Sleigh Bells and Snowstorms: A Small-Town Christmas Romance

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.

2025 IngramSpark(R) Editorial Selection - Romance

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Published Oct 23, 2025

292 pages

Average rating: 7.67

9 RATINGS

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campnewmanreads
Jan 05, 2026
8/10 stars
This book has Claire, an Aunt who is helping raise her niece, in a cute little snow-filled town all decked out for Christmas. Claire is worried about money as the nurses are on strike and right at Christmas, not to mention, will that broiler even make it to Christmas? With money problems and overly stressed, she ends up helping a stranger who comes to town, Jensen Lakes. Jensen is a handsome man who reminded me of James Bond. But in this little town, he stands out like a sore thumb and needs help blending in to find who stole the priceless heirloom. This book made me laugh while also having a mystery to solve. It is a cute and heartwarming Christmas book!

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