Christmas Lovebirds

Have a Hart #1

by Rachelle Ayala, Jennifer Groberg (Narrator)

The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first.

Melisa Hart has a soft spot for her brother Connor’s ex-best buddy, Rob Reed. Unfortunately, Rob slept with Connor’s girlfriend and is no longer welcome with any of the Harts.

Melisa lends her pet lovebird for a Christmas Toy Drive, but a mix-up brings her face to face with Rob and his lovebird. Melisa is drawn into a whirlwind romance with Rob and discovers he hasn’t told her the entire story.

Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance?

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Holiday, Contemporary, Amazon, Contemporary Romance, Adult

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2015

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

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, well, well...
I have to say that this book was not what I expected it to be. I thought it would be more mature... but it was a little bit childish. It was cute, but that’s it... The lovebirds are the main reason why I’m giving this book 3 stars, because the characters... were a disaster. Why? Because their relationship was messy and had no clear beginning and the ending was as if the author had no more ideas regarding the story. I never understood how someone can say “I love you” after the first kiss or meeting etc. And in this book the love that connected the main characters wasn’t believable.

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Easy Christmas Romance

A fun story that combines bird loving Melisa Hart with Dr. Rob Reed bird expert.

The family is going to provide a nice series as they are all firefighters in San Francisco. The family dynamic is strong and Melisa is thee baby.

The romance is clean and a refreshing story about honesty and long time crushes.

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was alright but I felt like it was too rushed. We didn't get to see Melisa and Rob together which to me is needed in a romance novel. I did like the whole part with Casey and Cassie (the lovebirds) it was a very cute story but I feel like it should've been a little more detailed and a little more story to it.

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio Review
Both the author and the narrator are new to me but after listening to Christmas Lovebirds I will certainly be checking out other works by both of them. The narration on this sweet Christmas romance was at the perfect pace and Jennifer Grogberg did a great job bringing the book to life.
Rob Reed was best buddies with Melisa Hart’s brother but when Rob made a mistake and slept with Connor’s girlfriend he lost not only his best friend he lost all the Hart’s. Melisa is a primary school teacher who takes her lovebird to all her classes as well as the local toy drive for Christmas but a mix up brings her face to face with Rob and his lovebird......
What follows next is a sweet whirlwind romance and this story will appeal to all lovers of romance as well as all holiday season lovers, it’s sweet, it’s romantic, it’s witty with characters you will love.
Christmas Lovebirds is book 1 in the Have a Hart Series and I can’t wait to read or listen to more from the Hart’s. Great read and great narration.

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

*** Potential spoilers ***

Rating: 🌟 (1/5 stars).

I once again did the thing where I read free Christmas books from Google Play Books, Kobo, or Amazon and this book was one of them. I secretly hoped that I would find another hidden gem like I did last year, but oh boy did I hate this book so much. Here are my opinions on this atrocious piece of literature:

Why does the girl always have to be the virgin in the majority of adult romances? Seriously why? I've always hated that trope.

And there is so much macho overprotective dude crap bullshit in this book, that it's really not cute anymore.

Why do we constantly need to be told that melissa is the oldest virgin in San Francisco? Seriously why?

Le sigh????

The amount of sexism in this book is baffling.

Also our main character is only 24 for God's sake. Please stop acting like she's an old spinster or something.

When a girl clearly says NO it's a fucking NO. I'm really getting annoyed at her family and Larry and how they keep forcing Melissa to be in a relationship with Larry even though she has said no numerous times. And Larry clearly has no boundaries.

I thought the romance escalated a bit too quickly and the whole drama between Connor × Elaine × Rob was so unnecessary. Besides, I kind of hated the reason why they started to lie.

Still despise Melissa's family and everything got resolved way too quickly.

The author truly laid it on thick by the end that the next book would be about Larry and Jenna.

Also, I'm a bit weirded out by the fact that this book is based on real people....

So please save yourself from reading this (if you even knew about the book´s existence). It is so not worth reading, there are better Christmas books out there!

[Cathy Brockman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Melissa is a teacher and takes her love bird to school. She falls and goes to ER seeing the man she has had a crush on since he was a child. The problem is that he slept with her brother's girlfriend long ago. Her family is close and they stick together so he is off limits.

I loved this book. it is short and sweet. I fell in love with Rachelle Ayala when i read another of the Have a Hart series and had to read this one. You don't have to read in order until you get farther along in the series. I love this series because each features a Hart family member and a pet. I have not read many books with birds as the pet so it was very refreshing and fun.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovebirds...what a connection they have. This story of Rob and Melissa is a sweet, yet forbidden romance. Growing up as Melissa's brother Conner's best friend, Rob could never act on his feelings. Melissa being the younger sibling was always in awe of her brother's friend. When an injury and their birds throw these two together after ten years, all bets are off. But will secrets from Rob's past come back to haunt him and ruin the love they are finding? It took me a little while to warm up to these characters, but once invested, I was all in! The birds were a lot of fun, the protective nature of Casey and Cassie so much like the real relationship we watch grow between Rob and Mel. Rachelle Ayala portrays this story so well(and includes a couple firefighters too!) giving a satisfying listen.

Jennifer Groberg gives a well paced, warm narration. She can work a little on the differentiation of the voices between male and female, but all in all, it is an enjoyable listen.

[Marsha Keeper Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed at Romance Is Ageless

A lie is never a good thing to get caught up in, even when you believe the results will be in the best interest of someone you care about. That was the situation Rob faced ten years ago – and it cost him his friend, his extended family and the young woman he’d loved and was simply waiting for her to grow up into their relationship. All of that gone because of a decision that was at best foolish, at worst disastrous – in spite of those good intentions.

Melisa has never forgotten Rob, if she’s forgiven him is also if-y, but the fight was between Rob and Connor and she was certain there were details she didn’t know. All these years later Rob is still occasionally on her mind – that what if syndrome we all fall into. When luck, good or bad depending on your opinion, finally stepped in Melisa found herself on the classroom floor trying to rescue her lovebird Cassie from a light fixture – with two broken fingers and a possible concussion there was only one place she was heading, the Emergency Room. It so happened to be Rob’s night shift in the ER, and the very last person he expected to find in an exam room was his childhood love, the woman who he’d never stand a chance with. Old feelings for them both that they’d never really gotten over come rushing to the surface once again. But timing is everything, and this timing was the worst.

A few days later with Melisa still injured, her pet lovebird is left in the care of a friend who is volunteering at a fund raiser allowing pictures of Cassie to be taken with children for the event. When Cassie is mistakenly put in the same cage as Rob’s lovebird Casey, and transported to his Christmas vacation spot… well, to say some people were upset would be an understatement. Melisa gets it into her head to drive to Rob’s location, in spite of her injuries, to rescue her pet. The results will be truths finally told, disbelief, and even more. Somehow out of this complicated mess two people’s love and future hang in the balance. It’s up to them to find the truth and accept it.

I came across Christmas Lovebirds accidentally when looking for something light to read. Since I always, when given the chance, will go back from the book that caught my eye to the first in the series, I ended up with Rob and Melisa’s story to begin this series. I enjoyed my time spent with these characters, and I’m very glad I followed my ‘start at the beginning’ rule, for there are many members of this large, extended, boisterous family to keep track of.

If you are looking for a lovely story that is romantic yet clean and sweet then Christmas Lovebirds will fit you perfectly, no matter what the time of year. Rob and Melisa have some explaining to do, some accepting to deal with and some making their own decisions within a sea of cross purposes within the family. The truth is always the best solution, but everyone needs to come clean to make it all work again.

I purchased this title for the Kindle

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Lovebirds is an exquisitely heartfelt and immensely inspiring story of finding the courage to claim a once in a lifetime love. To walk through life never feeling quiet complete or content is a very hard revelation to live with. Happiness feels like it is just beyond our grasp, and a painfully, hollow void slowly begins to grow within our soul. Everyone must realize on their own that only when we take hold of love can we will truly become whole. Fighting for what we want is the only way to prove that we are serious about making a change and never intend on going back.

Melisa Hart has had a crush on Rob Reed for as long as she can remember. No other guy has ever touched her heart or her soul as deeply as Rob has. The only problem is that he betrayed her brother Connor years ago and in turn her family cut all ties with him. No matter how much she wants to explore her feelings for him, it just isn’t possible with her overprotective family keeping a close eye on her every move. Things change when Melisa’s pet lovebird Cassie is mistakenly picked up with Rob’s pet lovebird Casey and taken to his vacation home. She quickly discovers where Cassie was taken and follows her only to have her world turned upside down. When the truth of the past is revealed will she be able to forgive and make her dreams come true, or will she walk away with a shattered heart and an empty future?

My heart hurt for Rob since his betrayal of Conner’s friendship ruined any chances with Melisa. He waited so long for her to grow up, and then he inadvertently threw his golden opportunity away. He thought for sure that there was no hope for him until a mix-up with their lovebirds brings them together and grants him one more chance to keep her in his life. Melisa is thanking her lucky stars when she is reunited with Rob and given a chance to show him how much he means to her and always has. Rob wants nothing more than to love her with everything in him while allowing her to spread her wings and fly free, and she wants to be removed from her protective cage and allowed to find out who she is while being loved fiercely and having safe and protective arms to fall into.

This is such an incredible story that you will not be able to put it down. Rachelle has stolen my heart once again with her epic creativity and imagination. I couldn’t get enough of these wonderful characters, and I loved seeing a mix of characters from her other books. Integrating storylines over the years helps me to have a greater appreciation for each precious character that I discover along the way. I look forward to the next story that Rachelle is creating and formulating with her stunning talent and heart.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Lovebirds is the first in a series about the Harts, an Irish-American family of firefighting men and the women they are determined to protect. Melissa Hart has always been the over-protected younger sister, tagging along with her brother but never allowed to try anything risky. She's been in love with her brother Connor's friend Rob for as long as she can remember. Ten years ago, Connor and Rob ended their friendship after Rob slept with Connor's girlfriend, and the entire Hart clan has never forgiven Rob for this betrayal.

When Melissa ends up in Rob's ER with broken fingers and a possible concussion, Rob is shocked to see the young girl has grown up to be a beautiful woman. He's flooded with childhood memories and is eager to ask her out, but he knows that he can't act on his feelings with her entire family against him. But he's given a second chance when he accidentally ends up with Melissa's lovebird, and he finally has the chance to explain what happened all those years ago.

This was a really cute Christmas story! The lovebirds were adorable, they were the best part of an already great story. They each had their own distinct personalities, and shone each time they appeared. Rob was a lovable hero, he wasn't overbearing or domineering. He was determined to let Melissa make her own choices, and her own mistakes, and to stop the constant coddling. Melissa was inexperienced with relationships and acted immaturely at times, but she had a sweet personality that made me like her immediately. Near the end of the book we meet the entire Hart clan at once, and there were some hints to the match ups in the sequels, but there was no cliffhanger. It was a clean romance.

This was my first audiobook by Jennifer Groberg, and it was a great performance. There were a lot of bird sounds in the story, and she performed them well. They never grated on the ear or became annoying. She has a pleasant sounding young voice, and it was a good match for Melissa. I received a copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series and more by Rachelle Ayala.

[Tara Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

**This review is for the audiobook from Audible**

Christmas Lovebirds: Have a Hart, Book 1 by Rachelle Ayala is one that had me wishing this was my life she was writing about! What a cute, feel-good story!! It is an easy listen at just under 4 hours, and although there are a few cuss words (maybe 4-5 total), overall it is a clean story of a love connection...or 2... that will leave you wanting the best for everyone! Yes, the book takes place during Christmas time, but it is not necessary to wait until then to read or listen to it. In fact, as I write this review, it is June 2017, and I enjoyed it just as much as I would have if it were December 2017. In my opinion, the time frame made the events seem all that more romantic!

The narration by Jennifer Groberg was very easy to listen to. I felt that her voice, tone, pace, and volume were very fitting for the story. I see that this is Book 1...that could only mean that there is more to come. I hope she continues to narrate any future books in the Have a Hart series. She was exactly as I expected the characters to sound, including the birds, who are also main characters in Ayala's book.

I recommend this book to animal lovers and fans of clean romance. It is a book that keeps you smiling and gives you hope that true love does exist. If you are someone who still thinks about your first love or wonders about "the one who got away," you will enjoy this book. Who knows, it may even help you make that next step to find a re-connection of your own!

Thank you for reading my review. :-)

[Leanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tweeting praises for this amazing book. This was a beautiful love story about trust, determination, secrets, mistakes,second chances, playfulness, and love. Melissa Hart, a tough, lonely, sweet woman who teaches kindergarten.Her friend Ella is a great and funny friend. She has a lovebird Cassie that needs help to fly. Melissa is clueless about her bird's needs and enters an online chat about birds. She needs some new fun in her life. She injures her hand horribly and is taken into the hospital and this is when her fun adventures begin. She runs into Rob, a very handsome and familiar ER doctor, who is from her past. This is exciting as she and her family have despised him since he slept with her brother's girlfriend many years ago. Melissa is uncomfortable in the hospital dealing with Rob yet Rob is instantly intrigued by her lack of interest in him. This leads Rob to continuously think about her and desire her even more. But will Melissa stay stubborn and alone? Will she decide to give Rob a chance? Will Rob actually wait for her even though his great looks could land him any perfect woman alive? Will Melissa's bird ever fly?

I highly recommend this book.I loved it and read it quickly as I did not want to put it down. I even found myself skipping a couple of meals in order to not have to take a break from reading it. Now that is a sign of an excellent book. Rachelle Ayala, you are a very new author to me but as of now I can honeslty say I am a new loyal fan of yours.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first ready by author Rachelle Ayala and I loved it. What a beautiful, sweet story. The story was about Melisa Hart who always had a crush on her brother’s ex-best friend, Rob Reed. Years ago, Rob did the unthinkable and slept with her brother’s girlfriend and that was the end of the friendship. Years later, Melisa brought her lovebird, Cassie to her kindergarten class on the last day of school before Christmas break. Trying to get the lovebird down from a light, Melisa falls and breaks her hand. While at the ER, she finds out Rob Reed is the doctor who attends to her. She also discovers she still has that crush on him. While at a Christmas Toy Drive, there is a mix up with Melisa’s lovebird which brings her to Rob Reed again and the sparks really fly.

They have a wonderful time together and he explains his side of the story or does he? The story continues of what every thinks of Melisa seeing Rob and the reasons why she shouldn’t. It is a great story about how you can’t always believe what you hear. The author brings everything together at the end and since it is a Christmas story, wraps it in a beautiful bow.

[Rob. C. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the first book I've read by this author and I was really enjoying it up until the second half of the book when something changed and it left me a little surprised. In the first half of the book I enjoyed reading about Melisa and her overprotective family, about Larry wanting to be her hero even though she pushed him away and I liked how Melisa and Rob reconnected thanks to her trip to the ER. However, after her trip to Lake Tahoe things got a little awkward in the plot. Melisa's sudden change of attitude toward Rob threw me off, especially since only a few paragraphs before she was determined to stand up and rebel against her family's overprotectiveness. After that I felt a little disappointed and didn't like her very much anymore. I also felt that the issue with her brother, his girlfriend and Rob was solved a little too easily at the end, considering the two men hadn't spoken to each other in ten years. It felt as if the author wanted to wrap it up quickly.
Anyway, it was a cute romance and I enjoyed the presence of the two lovebirds, who were super cute.
If you're looking for a quick sweet romance this is a nice pick.

[Wulfwyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I finally read the book that started the Have a Hart Series. I have never read a book that featured birds in it. Cats, yes. Dogs, most definitely. But birds? Never even thought they could be fun. After reading Christmas Lovebirds I may need to look into birds.
This book introduces us to the Harts, an Irish-American family of firefighter men and beautiful, intelligent women. This story is about school teacher Melisa and her love interest Rob...a doctor. Will he fit in with all the brawny, macho firefighters?
The story is an interesting one. There is a bit of drama going on, which, having read the majority of this series, I expected. There are also lots of busybodies, loads of fun and most of all love. Not just romantic love either but family love. That is a huge draw for me with this series. It was fun to see the first glimpses of some characters I already know and am friends with.
I highly recommend this series, whether you read them in order or not. I started in the middle. These are clean romances though some deal with real issues that I would suggest are for mature teens and up.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Lovebirds was such a tweet! It was such a simple, sweet, and cute book. I love it when authors add in a little animal love, too! It feels almost like 2 romances in one. (: Cassie and Casey made this book that much more special. Rob is a Dr. Whom has regretted something from the past, he doesn't fully regret doing it, but he does regret hurting his best friend and his family. Especially when his best friends sister was the cute little girl he hoped to one day make happy for the rest of their lives. Melisa is a school teacher who absolutely loves her job, and her bird, Cassie. After an unfortunate occurrence Melisa ends up in the ER only to be stitched up by the man who was once her brothers best friend. When these to are reunited sparks fly, in every term of the words. But chemistry also surfaces. Can things from the past be overcome and moved on from? I can't tell you that! But you can find out for yourself! ;)

And can I just say, this cover is absolutely to die for! ♡

*ARC generously provided for an honest review.

[Reggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melissa is an elementary teacher, who owns a lovebird. She takes the bird to visit her class on the last day of school before the winter break. After class is dismissed, the bird gets stuck, Melissa tries to rescue, but falls and ends up in the ER. Rob is an ER doc and former childhood bff of Melissa's bro...apparently he cheated w the bro's GF and the entire Hart family still hates him. Rob has always had a thing for Melissa and, as hard as he tries, can't resist her. Melissa and Rob attempt to start a relationship but her nosy family butts in...will Rob fight for Melissa? Will Melissa believe Rob that he did not cheat w her brother's ex?
Meanwhile, her family is pushing her towards former fire fighter and all around hero, Larry. There are some hilarious moments, as well as some where you really want to shake the entire Hart family!! Small cameo by Ella and Bri, from the Vet trilogy...yay...always love Bri.
Heart warming HEA...even for Melissa's lovebird.
I received a complimentary copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.

[Rebecca Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melisa Hart is a kindergarten teacher and has had a crush on her brother Connor's former best friend Rob Reed for many years. Unfortunately when Rob slept with Connor's girlfriend Elaine, he was no longer welcome around the Hart household.

Rob Reed is now an emergency doctor and owner of a lovebird named Casey. He is reminded of his past when Melisa comes into his emergency room one night.

There are secrets Rob has kept from everyone and when the truth comes out will he be able to win Melisa over or are the lies he has told too much for everyone to overcome?

This is a great story about what we keep from others and how we move on from the mistakes we have made in the past. I love the relationship between Melisa and Rob and how it doesn't seem fake when they are together!

This book brings in many characters from other books which is great to see and I'm loving how everybody is intertwined!

[Julie Baswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melisa Hart had always gotten her lovebird’s wings clipped. That’s why she got in a heated discussion with an arrogant guy on the bird forum, on the pros and cons of clipping the wings. Little did she know that the guy was actually her brother’s best friend Rob Reed, who has been on outs with Melisa’s family for years. When Melisa’s bird gets mixed up with Rob’s, it causes them to make amends and enjoy each other’s company for a couple of days. But when her family catches wind of it, they’re determined to nip it in the bud.

Although Melisa is portrayed as a strong character, I thought she came off as shallow and weak. But the connection between Melisa and Rob was unmistakable. Sometimes it takes life getting in the way, for you to move aside and accept where fate takes you. I believe that is what happened to these two. And it didn’t hurt that they had two lovebirds pushing them along.

[Jennifer Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this sweet read and would recommend it. It is a perfect length for an afternoon or evening. Melisa Hart and Rob Reed haven’t seen each other for years, even though they have harbored feelings for each other since they were teenagers. Rob used to be an honorary member of the Hart family as the best friend of Melisa’s older brother, Connor. After a betrayal, ties were broken and Melisa is warned by her family to stay away from Rob. Melisa is tired of her overprotective family trying to determine what is best for her and decides that Rob is worth the risk. When the truth about the past comes out, will it help or hinder their chances for a relationship. This is a sweet story about second chances and realizing that all may not be as it seems.

I enjoy reading Rachelle’s books and look forward to reading more stories about the Hart family and their friends.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book by this author and this narrator. The story was a sweet, clean love story that was certainly entertaining, pleasant and fun to listen to. It was interesting how the author wove the actual lovebirds into the story.
Melissa and Roy seem to have always been attracted to each other, but there was a secret that has made their coming together nearly impossible. When Roy finally tells her the truth, will it be enough for them to shake free of the lie and bring them together?
The family dynamics added quite a bit to the story.Melissa's whole family has something to say about their relationship, or why they should or shouldn't have a relationship. These secondary characters play an integral part in the book.. The character of Larry was also very interesting.
The narrator, Jennifer Groberg did a great job.

[Phylis Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome book by Rachelle Ayala. Once I picked it up and started reading I just couldn't put it down.

The Hart family really stick together and if you mess with one you have messed with them all Rob who was Connor's best friend forever found out what it was like to make a mistake and lose the friendship of Connor. The whole family disliked and distrusted him.

Melisa had a crush on Rob when she was growing up and it hasn't changed. She hasn't seen him in 10 years. Now certain events keep putting them in touch with the each other. Will they be able to work out their difference and have a happy ever after.

I think you will enjoy the book as much as I did. Ms. Ayala has a way of telling a story that makes you feel like you are part of it.

[Chantel Rhondeau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melisa, Rob, and their pair of lovebirds are the perfect Christmas read! When a kindergarten school teacher runs into the man she's had a crush on her entire life but her entire family hates for something that happened in the past, what can the girl do? What besides find a reason to see him again!

Heartthrob Dr. Rob is charming, handsome, and so attentive to all Melisa's needs. He's a man any of us would love to take home! Not to say he's perfect, and when Rob messes up big time, he'll have to pull out all the stops to win Melisa's heart before Christmas.

I thought this was a fun, cute read with some parts that made me actually laugh out loud. I really enjoyed it!

[H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming and sweet clean romance.

What did you love best about Christmas Lovebirds?
I love a happily ever after and this was double the love.

What did you like best about this story?
The patience to wait a lifetime for your special love.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed out loud several times which got me strange looks because I was wearing ear buds.

Any additional comments?
I recommend this audiobook to anyone who enjoys a clean romance, especially pet lovers. The birds in this story are adorable. I voluntarily reviewed this audiobook after receiving a free audiobook I requested. Thanks.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the sweetest Christmas story. Cassie ad Casey will melt your hearts with their tiny wings of love. These lovebirds are the sweetest. They both help their owners Melisa and Rob to develop their romance. I LOVED how the firemen big brothers are so protected with their sister Melisa. They do not want their sister to get hurt especially after the past which I do not blame them.

Christmas Lovebirds will teach us to forgive and move on. Christmas stories always melt my heart. The pets am sure will warmth our hearts like marshmallow melting on fire.

[Winnie Lim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book of Rachelle Ayala that I have read and I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the first one. Both are about pets but in Christmas Lovebirds, the pets featured is not the usual cat or dog but a pair of lovebirds. I have never read any stories featuring lovebirds and I thought it was pretty unique. The lovebirds made the story really interesting especially when they were caught "doing it" on video.

As with most Christmas stories, this is a story about finding love, second chances and forgiveness. It is a really sweet love story and definitely worth reading.

[JoAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great Christmas heartfelt inspiring love story! Will Melisa and Rob give themselves a second chance at love? Each have trust issues and must deal with secrets and indiscretions. Both are owners of a lovebirds and seem to have major differences of opinions on how to take care of birds. Rachelle Ayala did a fantastic job of weaving their story together and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this second chance romance. This book is also part of the "Christmas Pets and Kisses: 16 Sweet Christmas Romances" boxed set.

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Melisa Hart has a soft spot for her brother Connor’s ex-best buddy, Rob Reed. Unfortunately, Rob slept with Connor’s girlfriend and is no longer welcome with any of the Harts.
Melisa lends her pet lovebird for a Christmas Toy Drive, but a mix up brings her face to face with Rob and his lovebird. Melisa is drawn into a whirlwind romance with Rob and discovers he hasn’t told her the entire story.
Can two little lovebirds and Christmas cheer open Melisa’s heart to giving Rob another chance?
A very cute and sweet story. 4 stars.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable book! Talk about the truth will set you free and even little white lies can cause a very big rift in relationships! Those poor little Lovebirds keep getting mixed up and lost causing all kinds of drama and heart ache--but can they bring together Melissa Hart and Rex Reed despite Meliss's MACHO, overbearing brothers and father (all firefighters)--a must read, feel good book by one of my favorite authors!!
Christmas Lovebirds

[Catrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christmas Lovebirds is a touching, sweet romance.

Melissa always had feelings for her brother's best friend, Rob, but when there was a falling out between the boys, Rob was no longer welcomed by the family. Years later, Melissa ends up in Dr. Rob's emergency room, and that's when things get complicated. Sometimes things are not always what they seem...

I'm definitely a fan of Rachelle Ayala's writing style, and I loved the narration by Jennifer Groberg. I'm looking forward to following the Hart family through the Have a Hart series!