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River's Sigh B&B #5
Silver Bells
Their love was an unexpected gift, but can it last? Christmas, wonderful as it is, can also be a time when losses, failures, and secret hurts hit extra close to home. It certainly is for Bryn Hale and Sean Carson, two strangers traveling a lonely stretch of highway in a brutal snowstorm. Divorced by her husband because of her inability to have children, and devalued by her family who sympathize with her ex, Bryn believes all the negative things she’s been told about herself. She decided long ago that love and marriage are permanently off the table. Special event organizer Sean Carson is mourning the loss of a dream. Officially separated for six months, he finally knows beyond doubt that the woman he was with for ten years doesn’t love him and maybe never has. All he wants is to love fully, totally and forever—and to have someone love him the same way. But does that kind of relationship even exist? When a car accident forces their introduction and lands Bryn and Sean together at magical River’s Sigh B & B, Sean finds himself smitten. Bryn feels the attraction too, but her desire for self-protection runs deep. Plus, Sean has tipped his hand. He wants kids. It only makes sense for them to go their separate ways, but matters of the heart don’t always follow logic. Bryn musters her courage and lets herself fall for Sean. Then Sean gets terrible-wonderful news from his he’s going to be a dad. What will he do? Be the loyal, stand-by-your-woman man he’s always thought he was and go back to her—or keep his promise to Bryn? Fans of heartwarming small-town contemporary romance, sister stories, second chances, friends to lovers, and furry dog friends will fall in love with River’s Sigh B & B and never want to leave! “Book” your getaway with USA Today bestselling author Ev Bishop’s other books RIVER’S SIGH B & B SERIES Wedding Bands Hooked Spoons Hook, Line & Sinker Silver Bells Reeling One to Keep The Catch STANDALONES Bigger Things A Sharla Brown Christmas WRITING AS TONI SHERIDAN The Present Drummer Boy
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166 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2018
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About the author
Ev Bishop
35 books163 followersEv Bishop is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author, who believes in the power of fiction to transform lives, knowing we both lose ourselves—and find ourselves!—in good stories.
Best known for her small-town contemporary romance series, River’s Sigh B & B, readers describe her books as “full of humor, love and wisdom,” set in places “where breathtaking scenery and the magic of love are the best medicine for the soul.”
In addition to writing novels—her favorite length of story because she always has so much she wants to fit in!—Ev was a columnist with the Terrace Standard for almost twenty years and is a prolific scribbler of . . . other things. Her articles, essays, short stories, and poems appear in a variety of publications, and she also writes under the pen name Toni Sheridan.
When Ev’s nose isn’t in a book or her fingers aren’t on her keyboard, you’ll find her with her family and dogs or playing outside, usually at the lake or in the middle of a forest somewhere.
She loves any and all garden-related talk and work, cooking (and eating!), and making all sorts of random things—especially out of upcycled or reclaimed items.
For more information, visit Ev’s website at https://evbishop.com. You can also connect with Ev on Twitter @Ev_Bishop, or follow her on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AuthorEvBishop, but the best way to keep in the loop re: current works, upcoming books and events, and other fun tidbits is to subscribe to her newsletter at: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
She looks forward to hearing from you!
Fall in love with books by Ev Bishop today:
RIVER’S SIGH B & B SERIES
Wedding Bands
Hooked
Spoons
Hook, Line & Sinker
Silver Bells
Reeling
One to Keep
The Catch
SOUL SISTERS AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN LODGE
Christmas Sisters – perma-FREE prologue book
Christmas Kisses by Judith Keim
Christmas Wishes by Tammy L. Grace
Christmas Hope by Violet Howe
Christmas Dreams by Ev Bishop
Christmas Rings by Tess Thompson
STANDALONES
Bigger Things
A Sharla Brown Christmas
WRITING AS TONI SHERIDAN
The Present
Drummer Boy
Best known for her small-town contemporary romance series, River’s Sigh B & B, readers describe her books as “full of humor, love and wisdom,” set in places “where breathtaking scenery and the magic of love are the best medicine for the soul.”
In addition to writing novels—her favorite length of story because she always has so much she wants to fit in!—Ev was a columnist with the Terrace Standard for almost twenty years and is a prolific scribbler of . . . other things. Her articles, essays, short stories, and poems appear in a variety of publications, and she also writes under the pen name Toni Sheridan.
When Ev’s nose isn’t in a book or her fingers aren’t on her keyboard, you’ll find her with her family and dogs or playing outside, usually at the lake or in the middle of a forest somewhere.
She loves any and all garden-related talk and work, cooking (and eating!), and making all sorts of random things—especially out of upcycled or reclaimed items.
For more information, visit Ev’s website at https://evbishop.com. You can also connect with Ev on Twitter @Ev_Bishop, or follow her on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/AuthorEvBishop, but the best way to keep in the loop re: current works, upcoming books and events, and other fun tidbits is to subscribe to her newsletter at: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor...
She looks forward to hearing from you!
Fall in love with books by Ev Bishop today:
RIVER’S SIGH B & B SERIES
Wedding Bands
Hooked
Spoons
Hook, Line & Sinker
Silver Bells
Reeling
One to Keep
The Catch
SOUL SISTERS AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN LODGE
Christmas Sisters – perma-FREE prologue book
Christmas Kisses by Judith Keim
Christmas Wishes by Tammy L. Grace
Christmas Hope by Violet Howe
Christmas Dreams by Ev Bishop
Christmas Rings by Tess Thompson
STANDALONES
Bigger Things
A Sharla Brown Christmas
WRITING AS TONI SHERIDAN
The Present
Drummer Boy
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October 13, 2018
4.5/5.0
A book filled with lots of gripping emotion, “Silver Bells” is a book to enjoy while curled up in front of the fire on a fall night.
Read full review in the 2018 Oct issue of InD'tale Magazine.
A book filled with lots of gripping emotion, “Silver Bells” is a book to enjoy while curled up in front of the fire on a fall night.
Read full review in the 2018 Oct issue of InD'tale Magazine.
December 22, 2020
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Ev Bishop's Silver Bells, in a competition, and to be honest, it couldn't have come at a better time.
It's nearly Christmas, here, and we're facing a bleak one, what with me being in isolation, as well as knowing we can't see loved ones, so to have something positive to read, that is Christmas oriented? Bring it on!
Bryn is stuck in awful snow, on her way to her family. She's dreading it, as much as looking forward to it, being surrounded by loved ones, and all the children... a reminder of something she can never have.
Sean is making his way through that same snow, thoughts all over the place, when he loses control of his car, and ends up crashing, not far from Bryn.
Together, after unusual introductions, they make their way to River's Sigh B & B, and what follows is a beautiful love story, packed with emotion, that keeps you turning the pages.
Ev, I think you may have found a River's Sigh B & B returner, here ;)
It's nearly Christmas, here, and we're facing a bleak one, what with me being in isolation, as well as knowing we can't see loved ones, so to have something positive to read, that is Christmas oriented? Bring it on!
Bryn is stuck in awful snow, on her way to her family. She's dreading it, as much as looking forward to it, being surrounded by loved ones, and all the children... a reminder of something she can never have.
Sean is making his way through that same snow, thoughts all over the place, when he loses control of his car, and ends up crashing, not far from Bryn.
Together, after unusual introductions, they make their way to River's Sigh B & B, and what follows is a beautiful love story, packed with emotion, that keeps you turning the pages.
Ev, I think you may have found a River's Sigh B & B returner, here ;)
January 30, 2018
A very sweet and moving story.
These days my reading preferences tend towards more spicy stories and mostly in the M/M Romance genre. That said, I have a few favorite authors whose stories I will always read and Ev Bishop is one of those authors. I've been a huge fan of her River's Sigh B & B since the first book came out in January 2015.
Bryn and Sean meet on a snowy night just before Christmas. They are both stranded in a snow storm and end up sharing the only cabin available at River's Sigh B & B. Bryn is suffering from very low self-esteem due to her jerk of an ex-husband. Sean is tired of the treatment he's received from his off-again-on-again girlfriend. Something almost magical seems to happen to them while they are at River's Sigh.
This story had me in tears at many places; sad tears at times for Bryn and Sean and sometime happy tears for them; that's my favorite kind of story. While I would classify Silver Bells as mostly a sweet story it also has a hint of spice in places.
For a relatively short novella the story really packed a punch for me. Sean and Bryn are perfect for each other but a relationship between them just can't be that easy; a bit of conflict is inevitable but the ending to this story is perfect. And, if you like epilogues as much as I do, Ev Bishop has written a wonderful one for Bryn and Sean; it was just perfect!
I'm ready for more River's Sign B & B stories, Ev. Are you listening? I wish that River's Sign B & B was a real place that I could go visit.
Note: I purchased a copy the Mistletoe Kisses anthology where this story first appeared.
These days my reading preferences tend towards more spicy stories and mostly in the M/M Romance genre. That said, I have a few favorite authors whose stories I will always read and Ev Bishop is one of those authors. I've been a huge fan of her River's Sigh B & B since the first book came out in January 2015.
Bryn and Sean meet on a snowy night just before Christmas. They are both stranded in a snow storm and end up sharing the only cabin available at River's Sigh B & B. Bryn is suffering from very low self-esteem due to her jerk of an ex-husband. Sean is tired of the treatment he's received from his off-again-on-again girlfriend. Something almost magical seems to happen to them while they are at River's Sigh.
This story had me in tears at many places; sad tears at times for Bryn and Sean and sometime happy tears for them; that's my favorite kind of story. While I would classify Silver Bells as mostly a sweet story it also has a hint of spice in places.
For a relatively short novella the story really packed a punch for me. Sean and Bryn are perfect for each other but a relationship between them just can't be that easy; a bit of conflict is inevitable but the ending to this story is perfect. And, if you like epilogues as much as I do, Ev Bishop has written a wonderful one for Bryn and Sean; it was just perfect!
I'm ready for more River's Sign B & B stories, Ev. Are you listening? I wish that River's Sign B & B was a real place that I could go visit.
Note: I purchased a copy the Mistletoe Kisses anthology where this story first appeared.
February 8, 2019
Silver Bells is a delightful story filled with love, laughter, and light that left me feeling as if everything in the world is all right.
Bishop pulled me into a cold, winter's night a few days before Christmas, and started her story . The heroine Bryn is traveling to be with her family for the holidays but her mind is filled with memories of her last boyfriend who had left her feeling inadequate. As the storm worsens Bryn pulls to the side of the road and witnesses a truck spinning out of control. Despite the blizzard conditions, despite being a woman alone, despite it being dark outside ... well, despite everything she gets out of her car to check on the driver of the other vehicle which had run off the road.
Bryn meets Sean, a diamond in the snow, you might say, and they fall in love. Their love story isn't easy and there's a heart-wrenching twist that I won't give away. I warn you, it's a real page-turner.
Ev Bishop writes memorable romance, with very real characters and lots of love.
Bishop pulled me into a cold, winter's night a few days before Christmas, and started her story . The heroine Bryn is traveling to be with her family for the holidays but her mind is filled with memories of her last boyfriend who had left her feeling inadequate. As the storm worsens Bryn pulls to the side of the road and witnesses a truck spinning out of control. Despite the blizzard conditions, despite being a woman alone, despite it being dark outside ... well, despite everything she gets out of her car to check on the driver of the other vehicle which had run off the road.
Bryn meets Sean, a diamond in the snow, you might say, and they fall in love. Their love story isn't easy and there's a heart-wrenching twist that I won't give away. I warn you, it's a real page-turner.
Ev Bishop writes memorable romance, with very real characters and lots of love.
February 3, 2018
I’m a big fan of this authors River’s Sigh series and Silver Bells is a wonderful addition to the collection and a very cozy way to spend a lazy winter afternoon while the snow blows outside your window. The author’s vivid descriptions of the beautiful scenery made it easy to imagine myself shivering with the cold as Bryn and Sean brave freezing cold temperatures and knee high snow to find anywhere to shelter from the storm. I enjoyed catching up with the characters from earlier books in the series as much as i enjoyed the antics of Bryn’s canine companion. Will these two jaded characters put their shattered hearts on the line or will they protect their hearts and decide to take a chance on love? You’ll have to read the story to find out. I read a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions expressed in my voluntary and unsolicited review are completely my own.
March 27, 2022
I enjoyed Sean and Bryn's story even though it was a short story so a bit rushed. What irritated me though was Bryn not standing up for herself with her family. If they can't treat her as a worthwhile family member then she should cut out the toxic morons from her life. They treat her like she's worthless because she can't have children and cut her out of family events/holidays. It was disappointing to read in the epilogue that they were still in touch years later - basically only because Bryn now had a stepson & adopted daughters. Who wants to include such selfish, shallow people in their & their family's life?
January 12, 2021
Silver Bells is a beautiful though not long enough for me love story. That would be saying nothing about this inspirational book because it's so much more to it. Fate brings together two wonderful people, Bryn and Sean, so damaged by their exes and other people who were supposed to love them, in a snowstormy night to fix their past issues by second chance?
Absolutely wonderful thoughtful delightful story line and well developed realistic characters, let alone beautiful setting of River's Sigh B&B I was so happy to visit again.
I have an afterthought about how a well meant comments can hurt deeply a person those comments are directed to because you'll never know what they were experiencing in life unless they tell you.
I highly recommend this series and am visiting next story straight away!
Absolutely wonderful thoughtful delightful story line and well developed realistic characters, let alone beautiful setting of River's Sigh B&B I was so happy to visit again.
I have an afterthought about how a well meant comments can hurt deeply a person those comments are directed to because you'll never know what they were experiencing in life unless they tell you.
I highly recommend this series and am visiting next story straight away!
January 29, 2018
This is an Awesome collection of holiday stories! My favorite story was Silver Bells by Ev Bishop I love when I get to read about a trip to River's Sigh B & B. I loved Bryn and Sean and was really excited to see old friends from the other books in the series. If you haven't read the others in this series I highly recommend them. These stories get you in the holiday spirit ready to start that wonderful holiday spirit!
January 29, 2018
Silver Bells by Ev Bishop: 5 star
I received a free copy of Silver Bells by EV Bishop in Mistletoe Kisses and this review was given freely.
The Author continues her trend of well written and easy flowing sweet romances in this Christmastime chance encounter. Two broken relationships, distant family and a controversy about children peppered with attraction, love and humor result in a heart warming novella with a happy ending.
I received a free copy of Silver Bells by EV Bishop in Mistletoe Kisses and this review was given freely.
The Author continues her trend of well written and easy flowing sweet romances in this Christmastime chance encounter. Two broken relationships, distant family and a controversy about children peppered with attraction, love and humor result in a heart warming novella with a happy ending.
December 3, 2018
It does not get much better than Christmas at River's Sign B & B. Bryn cannot see to drive further. Sean careens off the road in the storm. Together they make it to River's Sign B & B. This story is novella length but the characters and situation are extremely well developed. Two broken souls, distant family, disappointments about children - can all be resolved at River's Sigh? Sweet romance I could not put down.
December 10, 2018
A light heart warming story
I enjoyed this story of a woman and a man who meet during a snowstorm and end up sharing shelter for the night. They hit it off right away and end up spending most of Christmas week together when their separate plans fall apart. This was a light fun read that I was able to finish in one setting. I enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to reading more books by Ev Bishop.
I enjoyed this story of a woman and a man who meet during a snowstorm and end up sharing shelter for the night. They hit it off right away and end up spending most of Christmas week together when their separate plans fall apart. This was a light fun read that I was able to finish in one setting. I enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to reading more books by Ev Bishop.
December 20, 2019
Bryn is headed home to visit with her family when she runs into a blinding snow storm. As she tries to shelter from the storm, a truck almost hits her car, but instead careens in a different direction. The driver, Sean, isn't hurt, but he is stunned. Bryn goes to see if the driver is OK. They walk to find shelter and find love instead. This is a well written book and I really enjoyed it. This is the first book I've read by this author and I look forward to seeking out her books.
December 28, 2019
Thanks to the author for a copy of this sweet Christmas novella.
Sean and Brynn meet during almost blizzard like conditions. Sealing shelter they stumble Upon Rivers End B & B. Byrn is determined to avoid relationships because she is unable to have children. After a divorce due to her “damaged” condition she is determined to stay away from Sean who has just been cut lose by an old flame. When he
Learns he is to be a father, Sean strikes out and Bryn mows their future is doomed.
Sean and Brynn meet during almost blizzard like conditions. Sealing shelter they stumble Upon Rivers End B & B. Byrn is determined to avoid relationships because she is unable to have children. After a divorce due to her “damaged” condition she is determined to stay away from Sean who has just been cut lose by an old flame. When he
Learns he is to be a father, Sean strikes out and Bryn mows their future is doomed.
December 2, 2018
Silver Bells
This story is about how two people who were hurt by their ex's. When they meet one night in a snow storm changed their lives. How through their own unique way maybe can learn that love is they way. But when his past calls will he make the right decision?
This story is about how two people who were hurt by their ex's. When they meet one night in a snow storm changed their lives. How through their own unique way maybe can learn that love is they way. But when his past calls will he make the right decision?
December 13, 2019
I received a free copy of this book as part of a Christmas promotion and very much enjoyed the story of second chances. Ev does a beautiful job of painting a picture and her River's Sigh setting is the kind of place we'd all like to visit. A great Christmas read for fans of romance.!
December 21, 2020
Fate brought these two together with a snow storm, both are going through the loss of breakups , family issues , both trying to get to a destination for Christmas only to be stranded at the B&B. Fate has plans , a Christmas miracle at play, really enjoyed this story!
December 20, 2018
Silver Bells
A very cute, touching Christmas story. I loved it... with an unusual ending., please read it, you will love it!
A very cute, touching Christmas story. I loved it... with an unusual ending., please read it, you will love it!
March 22, 2019
A good series!!!!!
If you enjoy Debbie Macomber, Bella Andre ,and Tammy L Grace you'll love this series!!!!!
Highly recommended!!!
Keep up the great writing!!!!;
If you enjoy Debbie Macomber, Bella Andre ,and Tammy L Grace you'll love this series!!!!!
Highly recommended!!!
Keep up the great writing!!!!;
July 10, 2019
Another pleasant read TY Ev.
October 13, 2019
Another great story!
It was nice to go back and see the family from River's Sigh. I am glad that these guys found each other and were able to work it out between them.
It was nice to go back and see the family from River's Sigh. I am glad that these guys found each other and were able to work it out between them.
December 13, 2019
A nice quick story to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Loved the story and the characters. This series sounds really good
Loved the story and the characters. This series sounds really good
January 2, 2020
Cute happy make you feel good book
March 28, 2022
Christmas is coming!
I liked the book a lot, Would recommend it to my family and friends. It told a story of true love.
I liked the book a lot, Would recommend it to my family and friends. It told a story of true love.
June 20, 2022
Silver bells is a great story, full of hope and love. A really good read.
October 17, 2023
Sean and Bryn
This was a very cute Christmas story! I really enjoyed reading it. Well written story! The only downside is I wish it was a longer story.
This was a very cute Christmas story! I really enjoyed reading it. Well written story! The only downside is I wish it was a longer story.
January 27, 2020
I read Silver Bells back when it was first published as part of the Mistletoe Kisses Anthology (no longer available) in October 2017 but neglected to post my review of the individual book when it was published. What follows is my review from October 2017:
A very sweet and moving story.
These days my reading preferences tend towards more spicy stories and mostly in the M/M Romance genre. That said, I have a few favorite authors whose stories I will always read and Ev Bishop is one of those authors. I've been a huge fan of her River's Sigh B & B since the first book came out in January 2015.
Bryn and Sean meet on a snowy night just before Christmas. They are both stranded in a snow storm and end up sharing the only cabin available at River's Sigh B & B. Bryn is suffering from very low self-esteem due to her jerk of an ex-husband. Sean is tired of the treatment he's received from his off-again-on-again girlfriend. Something almost magical seems to happen to them while they are at River's Sigh.
This story had me in tears at many places; sad tears at times for Bryn and Sean and sometime happy tears for them; that's my favorite kind of story. While I would classify Silver Bells as mostly a sweet story it also has a hint of spice in places.
For a relatively short novella the story really packed a punch for me. Sean and Bryn are perfect for each other but a relationship between them just can't be that easy; a bit of conflict is inevitable but the ending to this story is perfect. And, if you like epilogues as much as I do, Ev Bishop has written a wonderful one for Bryn and Sean; it was just perfect!
I'm ready for more River's Sign B & B stories, Ev. Are you listening? I wish that River's Sign B & B was a real place that I could go visit.
A very sweet and moving story.
These days my reading preferences tend towards more spicy stories and mostly in the M/M Romance genre. That said, I have a few favorite authors whose stories I will always read and Ev Bishop is one of those authors. I've been a huge fan of her River's Sigh B & B since the first book came out in January 2015.
Bryn and Sean meet on a snowy night just before Christmas. They are both stranded in a snow storm and end up sharing the only cabin available at River's Sigh B & B. Bryn is suffering from very low self-esteem due to her jerk of an ex-husband. Sean is tired of the treatment he's received from his off-again-on-again girlfriend. Something almost magical seems to happen to them while they are at River's Sigh.
This story had me in tears at many places; sad tears at times for Bryn and Sean and sometime happy tears for them; that's my favorite kind of story. While I would classify Silver Bells as mostly a sweet story it also has a hint of spice in places.
For a relatively short novella the story really packed a punch for me. Sean and Bryn are perfect for each other but a relationship between them just can't be that easy; a bit of conflict is inevitable but the ending to this story is perfect. And, if you like epilogues as much as I do, Ev Bishop has written a wonderful one for Bryn and Sean; it was just perfect!
I'm ready for more River's Sign B & B stories, Ev. Are you listening? I wish that River's Sign B & B was a real place that I could go visit.
May 24, 2020
It does not get much better than Christmas at River's Sign B & B. Bryn cannot see to drive further. Sean careens off the road in the storm. Together they make it to River's Sign B & B. This story is novella length but the characters and situation are extremely well developed. Two broken souls, distant family, disappointments about children - can all be resolved at River's Sigh? Sweet romance I could not put down.
September 26, 2021
5 stars
I received a free copy of Silver Bells: River's Sigh B & B: Book 5 by EV Bishop in the collective work Mistletoe Kisses and this review was given freely.
The Author continues her trend of well written and easy flowing sweet romances in this Christmastime chance encounter. Two broken relationships, distant family and a controversy about children peppered with attraction, love and humor result in a heart warming novella with a happy ending.
I received a free copy of Silver Bells: River's Sigh B & B: Book 5 by EV Bishop in the collective work Mistletoe Kisses and this review was given freely.
The Author continues her trend of well written and easy flowing sweet romances in this Christmastime chance encounter. Two broken relationships, distant family and a controversy about children peppered with attraction, love and humor result in a heart warming novella with a happy ending.
December 15, 2018
Good
This book is one that starts out as two people who don't know each orther find themselves in a snow storm.
This book is one that starts out as two people who don't know each orther find themselves in a snow storm.
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