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Mr. and Mrs. Christmas

By: Michelle Stimpson
Narrated by: Marcella Cox, Ian Hackney
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Falling for my best friend’s brother while pretending we’re engaged to save our hometown at Christmas—what could go wrong?

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

Jamal Gainey is beyond busy keeping the family farm afloat. But when the mayor ropes him into pretending to date his little sister's best friend to help make the town into a Christmas destination, he finds he doesn't want to say no. Plus oops, a reporter has already dubbed them “Mr. and Mrs. Christmas” and the story may have gone a teensy bit viral on social media.

As the story draws tourists from far and wide, bringing much needed life back to Hickory Falls, the ruse starts to feel all too real. "Mr. and Mrs. Christmas" takes on a life of its own even as Jamal and Lesley start to realize their relationship isn’t just a Christmas miracle for the town, but the miracle they both need.

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About the Creator

Bestselling author Michelle Stimpson has penned more than 50 faith-based books including traditional bestseller Boaz Brown, the beloved Mama B series, and Deacon Brown’s Daughters, for which she produced an award-winning independent film. Additionally, she has published more than 50 short stories through her educational publishing company, WeGottaRead.com. Michelle holds an English degree from Jarvis Christian College and a master’s degree in education from the University of Texas at Arlington. She loves combining her passion for writing with her gift of teaching in various capacities.
When she’s not writing, Michelle can be found coaching teachers, listening to audiobooks, or eating chocolate. She and her husband have two adult children and an amazingly sweet, brilliant granddaughter.

About the Performer - Marcella Cox

About the Performer

Marcella Cox is an exciting actress in the scene of audio work. Graduating from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts a year ago, she’s hit the ground running recording more than 10 books since graduation. She resides in New York City, where she’s continuing to bring joy to others through her work. Some of those books include Tiffany D Jackson’s White Smoke, Jayne Allen’s Black Girls Must be Exhausted series, as well as an upcoming project with Disney soon to be announced. In addition to her work as a narrator, Marcella has worked professionally as an actor appearing in two national commercials with Honey Nut Cheerios, and Nerd Wallet, while performing at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey with their production of The Comedy of Errors. She’s excited for what the future has to offer her, and it’s upwards and onwards from here!

About the Performer - Ian Hackney

About the Performer

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Ian began his career as a child actor appearing in regional commercials before transitioning to theater in high school, where he won Best Actor for his performances. He honed his craft with the African American Shakespeare Company in the San Fransisco Bay area, bringing classic roles to life with passion and skill. Today, Ian is an experienced audio engineer, audiobook director, and most recently, voice-over actor. With almost two decades of experience in the industry, Ian has lent his talents to a diverse range of genres, from fantasy and mystery to romance and nonfiction.
Ian currently resides in New Jersey with his family where he enjoys playing golf, making music, and playing with his young son, “EJ.”

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Loved the book!

What a wonderful story of family and community traditions!! This is a well-written and perfectly narrated love story; and not just romantic love, but generational, too

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Love Story in A Small Town

If you like to be wrapped in a love story that will leave you shivering with nostalgia for the magic of the holiday season this story is for you. written in a format easy to listen too but definitely drawing you in to the characters and olde town feelings of the characters. ♥️

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Easy listening and heartfelt

Well written and performed. I’m a sucker for love stories and happy endings especially during the holidays!

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Modern and inclusive

I liked the characters and realism. Would like to hear more love stories for people of color and from all walks of life.

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Clean, fun, good story line, and a little romance

Thank you so much for writing a fun, sweet, light read without all the junk words, sex scenes etc. this was the perfect Christmas read! I loved it!!

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Heart warming but not hallmark cheesy

Simply beautiful Christmas story ❤️ will make you hungry though for good soul food. Will definitely be looking forward to more from this author.

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Christmas Magic!

So sugary sweet! Kept me smiling. A very descriptive heart warming Christmas tale of loyalty, legacy, and love.

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Cute story

A Cute positive story. A little magic. Perfect for Christmas. Excellent narration. Could really see the characters.

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Heartwarming Christmas Story

I liked how emotionally aware the characters were written. They seemed to savor each moment and not get caught up in the whirlwind of what was happening, staying focused on being as honest with themselves and others as they possibly could.

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Nice

I liked the ending, I’m usually complaining because they never tell you what happens after but I’m glad this story actually did. Loved it.

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