It Happened One Christmas, Chantel Guertin
It Happened One Christmas, Chantel Guertin
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It Happened One Christmas

Author: Chantel Guertin

Narrator: Amelia Sargisson

Unabridged: 9 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"It Happened One Christmas is irresistibly Christmassy with all the sparkle of a Hallmark movie. So festive I could almost smell the scent of pine through the pages." —Jenny Bayliss, author of Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

A charming and rollicking holiday rom-com about a big-city film director who must convince the dreamy, yet grumpy, mayor of a small town to give her the permit to shoot her Christmas movie in his idyllic hometown. Perfect for fans of Hallmark holiday movies, and readers of Maggie Knox's All I Want for Christmas and The Hating Game by Sally Thorne.

Will her Christmas wish come true?

Zoey Andrews lives and breathes Christmas. She loves everything about the season, and after years of directing countless holiday movies, she certainly knows her way around a festive tale. So, when she finally gets the chance to bring her own script to life, she isn't about to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way--not even the stupidly sexy, utterly frustrating plaid-clad tree farmer Benoît Deschamps. Moonlighting as mayor of Chelsea--the cozy Quebec hamlet at the center of Zoey's screenplay--Ben maddeningly refuses to grant her a film permit in his enchanting town.

With just four days left before Christmas, Zoey must change Ben's mind, but not before an unscripted ice storm leaves them stranded in the middle of nowhere, with nothing except . . . each other.

Will Ben's chilly resolve shatter Zoey's Christmas movie wish? Or will Zoey be able to melt his stubbornness--and maybe even his heart?

About The Author

CHANTEL GUERTIN is the author of nine novels, including the instant national bestseller Two for the Road, Instamom and Stuck in Downward Dog for adults and the Pippa Greene YA series. She has worked as a beauty expert on Canada's number‑one daytime talk show, The Marilyn Denis Show, and as an editor of various magazines. She lives in Toronto with her family. Find her on Instagram and TikTok at @chantelguertin.


Reviews

Goodreads review by TacoFan on November 09, 2023

Zoey. Girl. It's only been a few days. Just because he calls you sexy does not mean you need to hook up. To repeat: it's been a few days... I can't even express how annoyed I was at the super stupid break up. As if there wasn't enough drama, you had to go and be super dramatic because an ex shows up......more

Goodreads review by KellyJ1028 on December 08, 2023

This is one of the coziest, sweetest holiday reads I’ve have the pleasure of reading. I absolutely loved the location, I’ve been to Canada many times (Montreal, Ottawa and surrounding area) and this brought back some wonderful memories for me. Including getting snowed in, in Ottawa, and unable to fl......more

Goodreads review by Sarah Louise on October 30, 2023

After countless roles as director, Zoey Andrews finally has the chance to make her own Christmas movie. She simply needs to secure a permit for its filming location in Chelsea, Quebec. Easy enough! But much to her surprise, Benoît Deschamps—tree farm owner AND mayor—refuses to grant her access. Ten p......more

Goodreads review by Allison on January 24, 2024

I almost didn’t finish this book so many times but was determined to finish it with the hopes things would get better. Sadly, they didn’t and I have to give this book a 2 ⭐️ review for so many reasons! First, neither of the characters were particularly endearing. They were just kinda… meh. And while......more

Goodreads review by Jena on November 13, 2024

3.5 stars Maybe not the most unique book out there, but I had fun. This book started off with a surprisingly engaging tone and semi-unique premise. Unfortunately, I feel as though as the romance progressed the story became more and more generic. Still, I had fun with this light, holiday read. I also......more


Quotes

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"It Happened One Christmas is irresistibly Christmassy with all the sparkle of a Hallmark movie. So festive I could almost smell the scent of pine through the pages." —Jenny Bayliss, author of Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

"With its charming setting, addictively sweet love story, scene-stealing dog and all the fun, festive feels I could ask for, this adorable novel ticked every box on my Christmas romance wish list. A delightful read that's guaranteed to add sparkle and joy to your holiday season!" —Marissa Stapley, bestselling co-author of Three Holidays and a Wedding

"A grumpy Christmas tree farmer versus a relentlessly optimistic film producer, a picture-perfect Canadian town at Christmas—Chantel Guertin checks all the boxes in this delightful holiday romance." —Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author of So This Is Christmas

"It Happened One Christmas is the perfect holiday treat! With warmth and wit, Chantel Guertin celebrates everything we love about the season: charm, coziness, and especially love. Readers will adore this fun and fresh small-town romance as Guertin spins a novel escape behind the scenes of our favorite holiday film franchises—and the result is binge-worthy." —Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love