Christmas Flirt

Jingle Belles #1

by Rachelle Ayala

Lacy Reed is the ultimate bad girl, and she doesn't care what anyone thinks--until her naked selfies show up on her boss's cell phone.

Brandon Cole never smiles, ever. Not even when Lacy's indecent selfies appear on his phone. He's got an image and reputation to protect. Already a VP before age thirty, he doesn't need flirtatious and nosy Lacy to get close and discover his well hidden secret.

When hackers break into their company's network, Lacy and Brandon walk into a trap where Brandon's past catches up with him. What will he risk to free himself in a gamble that Lacy's flirting has turned to love and grant him his secret Christmas wish?

Perfect pair! No-smile boss meets ultimate flirt. – Marie Dee

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Holiday, Contemporary

166 pages, ebook

First published December 23, 2014

About the author

Rachelle Ayala is an award-winning USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She writes emotionally challenging stories but believes in the power of love and hope.

Her book, Knowing Vera, won the 2015 Angie Ovation Award, and A Father for Christmas garnered a 2015 Readers' Favorite Gold Award. Christmas Stray was awarded the 2016 Readers' Favorite Gold Award and A Pet for Christmas had an Honorable Mention. In 2017, her book about a single mother with an autistic son, Playing for the Save, won the 2017 Readers' Favorite Gold Award for Realistic Fiction.

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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Broken Build
Hidden Under Her Heart
Knowing Vera

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Taming Romeo
Claiming Carlos
Whole Latte Love
The Remingtons: Leap, Laugh, Love
The Remingtons: Blush of Love
Bad Boys for Hire: Ryker
Bad Boys for Hire: Ken
Bad Boys for Hire: Nick
Laguna Beach: Lucky in Laguna
Sapphire Falls: Going Haywire
Sapphire Falls: Going Toe to Mistletoe
Sapphire Falls: Going Hearts Over Heels

SPORTS ROMANCE
Played by Love
Playing the Rookie
Playing Without Rules
Roaring Hot!
Intercepted by Love
Playing Catch
Playing for the Save

SWEET ROMANCE
Christmas Stray
A Father for Christmas
A Pet for Christmas
A Wedding for Christmas
Christmas Lovebirds
Valentine Hound Dog
Spring Fling Kitty
Blue Chow Christmas
Valentine Wedding Hound

HOLIDAY ROMANCE
Christmas Flirt
Santa's Pet
Deck the Hearts
Her Christmas Chance
Sapphire Falls: Going Toe to Mistletoe
Bad Boys for Hire: Nick

HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Michal's Window

NON-FICTION
Your Daily Bible Verse
Romance In A Month
366 Ways to Know Your Character
Love Stories: Writing a Romance Novella

Reviews

[Isha Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ayala takes a walk on the wild side with Christmas Flirt. The characters felt like an extension of the narrators. They blended well together. As for Rachelle Ayala - it's like the characters walk out of her head and march straight to our hearts. Lacey and Brandon give us a bit of spice without stepping over the boundaries of nice. Thom and Ongel help her bring the naughty to life without losing the heart we all know and love. The essence of an Ayala romance.

[Greg Dixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

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A good read for people who are in to the series recommend highly can't wait for the next one of the series a really enjoyable read but quick shaping up to be a enjoyable series must read the next one of the series

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Flirt is a beautifully touching and highly inspirational story of discovering a magnificent love completely by accident. No matter how many times I have seen it happen, it still amazes me that we find exactly what we always wanted and desperately needed long after we have finally given up on it. Our timetable means nothing to the things in life that shape and mold us. We can never control these things; power and money mean nothing to these wonderful intangible treasures. Instead, we have to be patient and wait until the time is right. Only then will we reap the complete, mind-blowing benefits that we were always meant to experience.

Lacy Reed has never felt truly loved, wanted, or needed. She does all she can to attract attention that she hopes would someday bring her the love and belonging that she intensely craves. No matter how hard she tries, she still goes home lonely and alone. The pain in her heart is unrelenting and drives her to keep searching until she finds what she needs. When her sites are suddenly set on Brandon Cole, her boss’s boss, she pursues him unabashedly and unrelentingly until he finally acknowledges that there is something between them. Brandon Cole is a deeply wounded man who walks through his days in a haze of searing pain, deep longing, and forever regret. Underneath the hard façade he shows the world, is a beautiful man who holds backs a raging sea of desire and passion. The woman who can breach the tough fortress of his heart is one who matches his pain and longing in equal measures. The force of their restraint will unleash a tidal wave of emotion that neither will be able to predict the outcome of. A loving and devoted son, he longs for a woman who will truly love him for who he is in spite of his dark future. He is a tortured soul who wishes for some reprieve from his self-imposed prison of isolation. Is Lacy the woman who can finally bring him to his knees? Will Brandon choose to open his eyes to see the beauty, hope, and love that live within her heart and have enough courage to allow himself the chance at a love he has only dreamed about?

I loved the characters in this book. Even though we only spend a short time with them, they leave a very lasting impression. Add in some crazy workplace drama, insane family antics, and a Christmas party that no one will forget, and you have a fun, fast-paced story that you will want to read every year. This is truly a beautiful, heart-melting story of love overcoming any obstacle. Your heart is sure to be warmed by its fiery passion and bursting at the seams with its unending love.

Once again Rachelle Ayala has captured my heart with one her amazing stories! Her astonishing talent never ceases to entertain and leave me in awe. They are more than just words on a page. They are an offering of hope and light straight to our heart. I hope to be able to always enjoy her wonderfully, mesmerizing stories. They touch and reinvigorate my soul like nothing else can.

[Tope · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic!!! No other words to describe it...well you authors could come up with something. Anyways, moving on :)

Brandon and Lacy are total opposites - at least it seems that way in the beginning. Brandon's cold and aloof; Lacy's the life of the party. Given Brandon's attitude, Lacy is determined to thaw out his ice veneer and get to know the man behind it. This is not out of place. There are some people you meet and you just want to shake them up/down (your preference), get past their defenses and make them lighten up. Lacy's plan works, but she gets more than she bargained for.

This book was so realistic and hope filled and, even though at a point, I wanted to reach inside the book and give Brandon a solid slap, he redeemed himself and proved he was worthy of Lacy.

There are some other characters (who will remain nameless) that I would have done major damage to if I could....thank God this is just a book and not real life.

Anyhoo, the moral of this review is that you should read this book and you'll find that opposites do in fact attract. You'll find that just because people act like your friends don't mean they are. You'll find that people who seem unapproachable, are in fact approachable....you just have to be persistent.

If you're a fan of characters who aren't perfect, second chances, and comedy, you'll love this book as much as I did.

Kudos to Ms Ayala for yet another fantastic book....she's definitely become one of my auto-buy authors.

[Chantel Rhondeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story made my emotions soar through the full spectrum – super hot lust, sorrow and heartbreak, and full-on romance and swooning. For a shorter book, it certainly has a ton of character growth (not to mention a lot of heat). I had a hard time in the beginning deciding if I totally liked Lacy, but the growth of her character was perfect throughout the book and as I came to understand her, I truly loved her.

Brandon is altogether a different story. Trying to be hard and tough, but really such a softie under it all. I immediately knew the guy just needed someone to love him! These two broken souls needed to find each other so that they could start mending the problems of their past and maybe begin looking toward the future.

Of course, in the style of this author, nothing can be simple or smooth sailing. There are plenty of twists and turns and a kidnapping or two. I read it in a single day and loved it. It was also great to see some of the old characters from the first book I ever read by this author, Dave and Jen Jewell, (in Broken Build) and see how their life is going. I hope the author writes some more about all these characters! Maybe Brittney should get her own book!

[Angelica Berglund · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must say that this is a very well written story that I just love a lot. It has everything a good story should have and need. What I like is the storyline that feels like real people in the real world and its not as sweet and perfect and It makes it better. I like the entire feeling in the book, the girl who lives her life and do wha she wants and somehow things she is free and happy and the guy who is miserable and dont think he deserves to be happy. And then mix in attraction and the unwillingness to let anyone in, specially behind the secrets. I counldnt stop reading this book when I started. It is a very hot and sexy book with sex and naughty parts in it and that is also very well written. it is dirty but it never gets to much and it dont take over the story. this is more than cheap porn that some stories turns out to be from time to time.

I love this christmas story and it is perfect when it is cold outside because it really warms you up and makes you hate persons in the book and also love them. at a few points I was very surprised about what happened next and about the outcome and I like that. Even if you know how parts will end there are so many weird things and twists in this plot that you can never relax. I can highly recommend this book.

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Christmas books, you will love this one. I really enjoyed it. It will make you smile as well as cry through the book. When it's over you're gonna miss the characters.

Brandon Cole is grumpy but he has his reasons for being the way he is. He is a devoted son to his Mom but she stays in the nursing home because she does not want to be a burden to her son. He gets pictures of Lacy on his phone and then he realizes what a beautiful woman she is.

Lacy is a flirt and has a fun loving attitude. She doesn't care what people think of her, she wants to have fun. She has set her sights on Brandon Cole and despite his efforts to keep her away, we will see who wins the battle.

In the middle of all this there is a mystery to solve. Someone is sending racy pictures of them to each other.

[Julie Baswell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lacy Reed has a wild and crazy personality. That’s why she is so good at her internship at Shopahol. When sexy Brandon Cole, the new Vice President of Marketing orders her to his office, she had no idea that it was to chastise her because of naked pictures of her that were sent to his phone. It seems that her cloud account had been hacked. Not one to shy away, Lacey begins flirting with Brandon. But when he dismisses her, Lacey takes it as a challenge, even though she knows she’s playing with fire.

Christmas Flirt is a perfect name for this story. Lacey is the type of person that is the life of the party and someone you want to be around. I liked the way their relationship progressed without relying on the obvious sexual tension. This was a fun story to read.

[Maria Fernanda G Lechuga · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a nice story... it has some fun, sweet, and angsty moments .

The narrattion by Charley Ongel and Tor Thom was really good they do know how to bring a story to life.

I like how Lacey is this sassy kind of girl but she's also nice and understanding.

As for Brandon he is this wounded hero that shuts himself down to everyone because of his past and somethings going on in his life, but Lacey is the only one who could get past his barries and see the real him.

I also liked that I couldn't see what was coming because of all my theories of who was the villian in this story weren't right and I was as blank and in the dark as Lacy was.

[KimberlyDawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Flirt is the first book in the Jingle Belles series. We have all heard that opposites attract, but in this book we get to read it as that saying comes to life. Lacy is always cheerful and the life of the party; Brandon is stiff and composed and always seems to have an icy exterior. When some of Lacy’s online files get sent to Brandon's phone, she is called into his office. The tension in the air is thick, but might that be a good thing? Christmas Flirt is a short fun romance with some holiday spirit. I really enjoyed this one. Don't miss out!

[Nancy Bodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed!

This was a well written read/listen. It has interesting characters and a quick moving storyline. It flows nicely with some nice twists. It is probably the most adult themed book I have read by this author. She once again proved that she is talented enough to write in multiple genres, and cover the bases from very sweet to smoking hot! Great job!

[Lynn Zagrod · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. This book, with Lacy's Christmas Spirit and flirty attitude, helped to put me into the Christmas Spirit. The secrets that people keep just make for a lot of misunderstanding. This book was light and fun. The narrator did a great job with the characters that the author created. Really enjoyed this book.

[Ashley Hedden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Flort by Rachelle Ayala was a great read. Lacy is a bad girl who doesn’t care what others believe or think. Until her boss receives naked selfies of hers. Lacy tries to get close to Brandon although he tries to deny her. Hackers are trying to take them down and it all started with those selfies. I loved reading Lacy and Brandon’s story.

[Beatrice Followill · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first I thought this would be your typical Hot Steamy romance , but there is intriguing, suspense associated with the mystery of who is hacking the company Brandon and Lacy work for. Brandon also has a underlying secret , that helps his character seem heartless when he has the biggest heart of all .Overall really good read in one sitting.

[Brandie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook version:

Story: Book was entertaining, well written and fun. Loved the chemistry between the characters- Fun read!

Narration: Tor and Charley gave a great performance. I always enjoy their work.

[Lyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ayala put a steamy present under the Christmas tree with “Christmas Flirt.” Loved the spice that Racy Lacy brought to the lump of Cole and the sweet relationship they shared.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Would have liked a better epilogue though.

[Corissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has it all! Love, thrills, action, drama, and heart fill this story from start to finish. A great addition to any Christmas story lover. This one is definitely a fun and quick read.

[Dawn Trepczyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I love to read Christmas stories anytime of the year. Lacy is a flirt, and Brandon is a grouch. Do opposites attract? Highly recommended.

[Tracey Pedersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading this book. It was fun and quirky and Lacy was an awesome character. If I didn't have so many other books on my kindle I might consider reading this again! Definitely worth your time.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had a lot of action, suspense and excitement. This book doesn't disappoint on the steaminess either! Lacy and Brandon are good together!

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachelle Ayala keeps the Christmas spirit alive with this fun and flirty story of Lacy Reed and Brandon Cole. Lacy, or better known as Racy Lacy has had her cloud hacked and some compromising pictures are sent to her boss Brandon. Brandon is a broody, secretive man and though tantalized by these pictures and the woman, does his best to avoid Lacy. There is much to these two characters, their pasts hold them back from what happiness they can find. But will this Christmas be different? Ayala weaves a plot of jealousy, greed and love that will keep the earbuds in your ears to see if "Cole" is what Lacy will get for Christmas this year. With an entertaining supporting cast, I look forward to see what the next in this series will bring.

Earbuds in, I always am hoping that the narration will bring the story to life. The narration team of Tor Thom and Charley Ongel never disappoint me, and with this story in particular, they bring the joy of the holidays to the forefront. I especially loved Charley Ongel's portrayal of Brandon's mother, what a fun and quirky character!

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was a very sexy office romance with some mystery, danger, family drama and complications of a medical condition thrown in. Lacy is somewhat of a bad girl that likes to flirt with anything wearing pants. She has used her sister's Pinterest type site to store naked pictures of herself. Then the pictures wind up on her boss's phone. It sparks an interest in Brandon that can't be denied. Things heat up, but Brandon is holding back because of a secret he has. Lacy is off limits because of that secret...or will she break through his boundaries and convince him to let her in? Solving the mystery of who is leaking the pictures could drive them apart or bring them together. Could Brandon be the culprit after all?
I've enjoyed almost everything I've read by Rachelle Ayala. This wasn't one of my favorites. My main problem was the narration of the audio book. The female character narration was just way too overly dramatic. The story was okay, but definitely not my favorite by Ayala.

[Toula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio review

This a perfect start to a series . And for the holidays season . Rachelle knows how to grab a readers/Listners attention. Her stories make you feel great, and makes you smile . Tor Thom and Charley are fantastic narrators . They bring the story to life. Love how they really get into the parts

Hero is Brandon. Heroine is Lacey

Lacey is hurting , she thinks thT she’s not loved and nobody wants her . Lacey checks everywhere and everything looking for her other half . Right when she’s ready to give up Brandon catches her eye . Little does she know Brandon is hiding his own secrets

Brandon life is not all light and laughter . Brandon has built walls around his heart and life . His mind players tricks on him. His life is full of darkness. He needs a woman to bring light into his life

Grab it and find out is Lacey and Brandon right for each other

[Cathy Brockman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lacy is known for being naughty and some ex-rated pictures get her into more trouble than she bargained. Thinking they were safe in an online scrapbook she was surprised when she was called into her bosses office to find someone sent them to him. And he had one just as racy.
Cole is taken in by Lacy but he keeps her at arms length. here is a reason he never smiles.

Christmas Flirt is a very sexy romance. What I loved most was it wasn't instant love more like an Instant lust but the romance was hard earned. Very hard earned. (Yes pun intended.)
The romance is hot, there is some sweetness to it, and a touch of mystery.

I love the dual narration by Charley Ongel , Tor Thom. They make the story more exciting.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook: This first book in the "Jingle Belles" series was entertaining. Lacy Reed's naked photos were sent to a boss' phone. Brandon Cole, a supervisor in the company, needed to speak with Lacy to find out how her photos got sent to his phone. When Lacy and Brandon first meet, there was sizzling chemistry depicted. There were quite a lot of steamy descriptions in this story. Tor Thom's narration was great as his voice was sexy and suggestive. Charley Ongel's narration was good, but she lacked some expressiveness. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

[Kirsten · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plot was slightly better than standard Christmas romance fare, but the writing was pretty bad, even before the contract, using "heretofore" instead of "hereafter" or "herein" (twice!). Definitely steamy, though.

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I so wanted to like this book, but just couldn't. Although I did enjoy the writing style, the story itself was all over the place and convoluted and the character development was just weird.

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Lacey starts with totally unprofessional behavior, and I stopped when she assaulted Brandon on the patio.

[Raquel Maia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Opinião em breve \o/