Amber
A Wedding for Christmas is a truly magnificent gift wrapped in a miracle and sealed with a beautiful promise. No many stories can pull such deep and intense emotions from me, but this one had me laughing, hoping, crying, and singing by the end. There is nothing simple about this exquisite journey for it is a hard won victory that took everything to fight and win. When a story can weave its way in your heart and life like this one can and change you before the end, then you know just how powerful, precious, and inspired it truly is. What you have in your hands is a book worth giving your heart to. Kelly, Tyler, and Bree have come such a long way from two years ago. They have found each other, opened their lives and hearts to each other, and worked through some very tough issues together. Their road has not been easy or always fun, but it has been deeply meaningful and a remarkable life changing one that they will never forget. As they move forward in finally tying the three unbreakable chords around this small but beautiful family, they are met with even more challenges and a few that neither ever anticipated. Can this hearty family fight through the coming obstacles to reach the pinnacle of the blessings that have always been in store for them, or will they crack and break under the added strain and stress? My heart will always keep a piece of Tyler, Kelly, and Bree with me. They have grown in leaps and bounds since we first met them, and I fell in love with them. They never failed to show how human they were which endeared them even more to me. Through all the hard times, they fought for each other, and they never took the easy way out. They are truly inspiring and so beautiful as a family. What can I say about Rachelle Ayala? She is a brilliant author who knows how to touch your heart no matter the character, subject matter, or place. Her heart is pure and guided by hands of mercy and grace. You cannot read one of her stories and walk away the same. It is completely impossible. Her words will filter into your very soul and reverberate just when you need to hear them the most. If you are looking for stories that will uplift, challenge, and change you, then look no further.
Chantel Rhondeau
I love this entire series! Little Bree totally melts the heart of anyone, and she's no exception in this installment. A little older, a little more demanding, she's still so cute and funny, and often a scene stealer. Kelly and Tyler have many issues to work out, even three years into their relationship. Kelly still keeps expecting Tyler to change, and Tyler continues to choose other people/projects over his family life. Something big needed to change if these guys ever expect to make it as a couple. Of course, many big things happen, as this series is never just a feel-good Christmas book, but has real-life issues and problems, dealing with PTSD and war and some of the uglier sides of life. Good read that kept me turning the pages. I definitely recommend it.
tarafarah7
**This review is for the audiobook.** A Wedding for Christmas: A Veteran's Christmas, Book 3 by Rachelle Ayala, narrated by Elizabeth Klett is my #1 favorite book of all that I have listened to by Rachelle Ayala! It immediately captured my attention and held it for the entire 6 hours, 20 minutes. I recommend you start at Book 1 and work your way through the series so you get an understanding of how these lovable characters meet and gain an appreciation for what they have been through to make it to this point in their lives. I have no doubt you will enjoy all this clean, sweet romance series has to offer, as you experience the ups and downs of Kelly and Tyler's relationship, learn about PTSD, and fall in love with their daughter Bree (whose life adventures in Book 3 become just as interesting as Kelly and Tyler's). :-) So much goes on in Book 3 of this series! It is not just for lovers of Sweet Romance, either! This book has it all...romance, humor, mystery, and, like the others in this series, teaches readers about PTSD that some experience after war. Ayala again proves why she is an amazing author and when you are finished, you will understand why she has so many loyal readers and listeners! Her storytelling skills and excellent use of dialogue make her #1 in my book. I proudly admit she is one of my favorite authors! Narrator Elizabeth Klett again does a phenomenal job in her performance with all the characters in Book 3. She brings the relationship between Kelly and Tyler to life and never lets down. She is consistent from beginning to end with her voices, tone, pace, and inflection. My favorite character she plays is little Bree. I feel like her narration skills played a huge part in my total engagement of the story line, as well as my gained appreciation of each of the characters! I rate A Wedding for Christmas: A Veteran's Christmas, Book 3 a full 5/5 stars. I loved Book 1 and 2, but there is so much more to Book 3 than I ever expected. The storyline is well-developed, and the additional characters add some mystery to the plot. I have listened to many books by Rachelle Ayala, and this one is, by far, my #1 favorite! I highly recommend this book, as well as the entire series! Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope it was helpful. :-)
