This was an easy, quick read and had all the makings of a classic romantic fiction.

Slightly predictable but that's what you sometimes need. True popcorn for the brain where you dont need to think but good for a quick Christmas read.

The book was cosy and the main character was suitably sassy.

The plot was quite full which was also good but slightly predictable.

Thank you to netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy.

I have read a few of Sue's books and enjoyed. This was no exception and I liked being transported to Switzerland as well as seeing the spanners in the works thrown into the path of the protagonist. Have more of Sue's books to read now.

Firstly I would like to thank Avon and NetGalley for sending me this book to review. I downloaded this book from NetGalley but actually took the book out from the library and read it while on holiday in Austria. It really set the mood with snow and mountains all around and the cosy Christmasey feel that the hotel still had in January.
Sue Moorcroft has created another brilliant read. Even with the distracting scenery all around me while reading Let It Snow I was hooked and did not want to put this down even when it was time for a family meal or for a dip in the pool.
The plot was fantastic and went in a direction I did not see coming which I love. Lily has a non-conventional family and you learn that family means everything to her as she stands up for them whenever needed. However, when a family secret is revealed normal family life is threatened. Lily's life changes from this point and the journey that as a reader you go on with Lily is eventful. The story is also told by another character, a certain love interest and it brings together two people's stories into one which gives great depth to the story. I love reading stories from different view points and gaining more understanding of characters.
Sue Moorcroft has a writing style that feels like you have come home. Even though she gives her characters challenging times it can be read in a positive way. As you get to know her characters they feel like family and there is a real sense of community spirit in Middledip and I love how Sue's books all link, with Middledip and characters, featuring in other stories. Let It Snow has amazing settings and I adore Middledip, which I am lucky to have a map of from one of her Sue's previous book tours but Switzerland really came alive. I did not need my holiday backdrop for help either the words just fell from the page and my imagination did the rest. I must arrange a visit to Switzerland soon.
Let It Snow is brilliant I loved it, three leaves has been given for this amazing book.

There always IS more with a Moorcroft book which is why I adore her so very much. Secondary story lines often become my favorite parts of her stories and this one is no different. While there is a romance, of course, the romance isn't the primary focus of the book - Lily's journey of discovery, the tangled family webs that go with blended families and the "fall out" from finding siblings no one knew of until adulthood. With creative writing, well developed characters and a road trip through Europe, Moorcroft has, once again, created people and places that are unforgettable.

With all this rainy, cold weather we have been having, it is a sign that winter is truly on the way... Now is the time to take out cosy blankets, light a fire and curl up with an excellent book.

Let it Snow is the perfect book for a winter read. The only problem is that every time I see the title I end up getting distracted and humming Let it Snow..... So be prepared....

But back to Let it Snow. Despite the jovial title, there are some serious themes running throughout that are sensitively and delicately handled.   While Lily attempts to navigate her way through some startling revelations, we not only follow her journey but are also treated to everything Christmasy.

If you want a book in a picturesque setting, a potential romance, drama and family saga, serious moments and funny moments, then you need not look any further, Let it Snow is full to the brim and is the perfect read to dive into.

I have read Sue Moorcroft's previous books and it was lovely to return to Middledip. A story of secrets, family, relationships, friendship and community. Well written with a fabulous cast of characters. I really enjoyed the main characters and also the surrounding characters. I particularly loved Doggo the dalmation! I loved the part set in Switzerland - beautifully descriptive, I could have been there too. Well paced with plenty of ups and downs to keep the book interesting.

A lovely feel good story which can be read as a standalone novel, but I recommend the other Middledip books as they are all fab!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

Let It Snow

by Sue Moorcroft

Come along for a peek at a British view of Christmas and snow with side trips to Switzerland where Lily and the Middletones, a motley crew of adults and teens, really experience snow with accumulated depth. They embark on a trip that displays the musical talents of the informal singing group as well as Lily’s work as an exhibition artist at a Swiss Christmas Market in Sue Moorcroft’s Let It Snow.

There are lots of complex relationships to watch develop. The back story is critical as Lily and Zinnia are sisters with two “mums,” Patsie and Roma, a situation that caused them grief from classmates as children and later from other adults. Zinnia’s biological father was an anonymous sperm donor, but Lily discovers as an adult that her conception was the result of a heterosexual affair between her mother and a much older man. Her desire to meet her other family upsets both her mothers and her sister, and she is fearful of how her brothers will respond to meeting her. Lily’s family situation gets tied into the pub she works at part time and her business endeavors in Switzerland. Lily has a romantic entanglement with Isaac, the temporary manager of the pub. Their relationship gets complicated when Isaac’s ex re-enters the picture.

I enjoyed watching the intermingling of lives and surprising conflicts that prove to make the story even more interesting. Moorcroft is a master of enticement with setting and mood. I really wanted to be at that Swiss Christmas Market with expensive cuckoo clocks and chocolates. I had visions of hot chocolate, bratwurst, and fondue (but not all at the same time) transferring to my tastebuds. When Lily stood up for herself, I was proud. When she was in physical or emotional pain, I felt for her. Lots of good outcomes make for a happy conclusion, but this tale is close enough to life that not everyone experiences a fairytale ending.

An added bonus to this story is the inclusion of some excitable kids—it is Christmas, after all. An equally enthusiastic Dalmatian named Doggo accompanies his humans to Switzerland and is quite accommodating to whatever adventures come his way.

I would like to extend my thanks to netgalley.com and to Avon Books (U.K.) for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5

Category: General Fiction (Adult), Women’s Fiction

Publication: September 26, 2019—Avon Books (U.K.)

Memorable Lines:

Feelings don’t always take account of right or logic or justice. They come from inside and sometimes they’re all that matter.

As they reached the car park, fresh flakes of snow began, stinging skin like love bites from the Snow Queen.

‘Pretty,’ Lily breathed, eyes reflecting the thousand lights suspended like stars in the night sky above rows of stalls like little red chalets with snow on the roofs. Each stall glittered with stars and lanterns so the entire market seemed luminous.

My thoughts



Narrative and Plot




The tone of the book relies mainly on the festive or pre-festive tone of  the holiday season. The story is told from Lily and Issac's point of view. The narrative, at some places, felt a bit mixed up. Still, you might wish it had at least one chapter with Doggo's pov. I mean, don't you want to know what he thinks of his humans?

The plot definitely fits the ideal Christmas theme with all the snow and wintry Swiss backdrop and the Middletones reminding you the classic Christmas carols. The chaos of the holiday season and all the unexpected turn of events gives you somewhat a warm and fuzzy feeling throughout.



Characters and Conflicts




This book definitely had a lot of interesting characters but none of them were explored deeply, other than the main characters. The synopsis indicated the family ties of Lily. But her real family, never received much of a spotlight.

However, Lily is very much a lively character who makes you want to turn the pages amd get to know more about her somewhat complicated life (or should I say family tree??)

The main conflict of the story had a bit of a problem with the landing. Is it an inevitable one? No. But it isn't dull either. In short the central conflict of the book, aka, Lily's family seems like a complication that was the creation of her own flaws. Yet, the book pulled it off by creating a sympathy around the main character.

The complications in the love life of Lily and Issac goes along the same lines as well. Was the conflict avoidable? Yes. Did it hinder the flow of the story? Absolutely not.



Conclusion



Overall, this is pretty much a one-time holiday read if you enjoy the European atmosphere and Christmas carols. The romance is there, but it is not doing enough to pull your heart strings. Yet, you can't stop rooting for your main characters.

While I'm waiting for the snow that is forecast for later in the week, I've been re-reading Let It Snow by one of my very favorite authors, Sue Moorcroft. Published earlier this year and set during the holidays, now is the perfect time to read this delightful tale.

For Lily, family is everything. She has two loving moms and a sister, Zinnia who have been her world. Told that her birth father was a one night stand, Lily is shocked to discover he actually was married at the time and more than just a fling her mother had one night. Now Lily is determined to find her father on a journey that will take her to our favorite Moorcroft town, Middledip, and on a road trip to Switzerland for a holiday market and more.

There always IS more with a Moorcroft book which is why I adore her so very much. Secondary story lines often become my favorite parts of her stories and this one is no different. While there is a romance, of course, the romance isn't the primary focus of the book - Lily's journey of discovery, the tangled family webs that go with blended families and the "fall out" from finding siblings no one knew of until adulthood. With creative writing, well developed characters and a road trip through Europe, Moorcroft has, once again, created people and places that are unforgettable.

This book left me confused for a bit. The narrative sounded more like a travelogue than a novel. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed the travelling part great deal than the story wrapped around it.'Let it Snow' stroked in me the fire to travel which had been dulled for some time now. Through Moorcroft's efficient writing Scotland with all its pristine beauty and festival traditions has come alive and I was rather tempted to book a ticket right away. Well, that is part of my bucket list now.
Now to the story. Lily and Zinnia are part of a homosexual family unit and now Lily has found out the identity of her father with whom her mother had an affair only for getting pregnant. Yes, this sounds flat even to my ears and surely her partner is not that forgiving. But they have weathered this storm somehow and now Lily wants to meet the rest of her biological family including her two brothers. She takes a job as the serving staff in the pub operated by one of her half brothers, Tubb. But even after two years, she is not confident enough to reveal who she really is. And that is taking its toll on everyone.
Zinnia, her sister, accuses her of not being happy with their family and regretfully I agree with her. What is the need to tarnish another man's memory by bringing up this affair now? Especially when he is thought to be a besotting father. However Lily argues her case, I partly blame her for the fractures inside her first family. And that has ruined the romance for me. I am no expert in the complexities of human emotions and therefore don't want to judge Lily's motives. Still, I can't help feeling let down. Does the author intend to convey the incompleteness of homosexual families?

I absolutely adore Sue Moorcrofts books and Let it Snow was no exception. It was a wonderful read that kept me engrossed from the start.

What do you do when you discover your father is not the what you always believed? Lily Cortez and her sister have always known their parentage was not normal, but Lily now finds out that what she has believed is not the case, and she probably has family elsewhere. Thus, she begins the search for her family that takes her from her cozy English town to the wintery Switzerland, and, when she finds two brothers she never knew existed, must decide whether to tell them what she has discovered or not. At the same time, Lily finds herself temporarily working part-time at a pub, with Isaac as her boss. To complicate matters, Lily and Isaac are attracted to each other—but Isaac has a rule to never date co-workers. Can he find it in himself to break the rule? As the story progresses, we find Isaac stepping up in situations where others might not, along with his Dalmatian dog, Doggo.

This book definitely provided a good “trip” for me to the setting locales. In addition, the author has inserted a myriad of situations, some good and some funny, while ensuring they all end up on the good side. I was fascinated by the story of Lily’s search as well as her encounters and budding relationship with Isaac. I do not normally read books with this sort of underlying theme, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, as the two mothers’ idea was not very overreaching, just a backdrop for Lily’s story. This is a good book that reads easily. The author has managed to throw in a mix of interesting situations and has well developed characters, along with a wonderful setting. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

I am feeling so christmassy having read this book!

Having discovered that she was the result of an extramarital affair, Lily decides to reach out and connect with the new members of the family. But how does she tell then? This is a wonderful tale which takes Lily from the cosy Three-fishes pub in Mendlehip to the slopes of Switzerland. Along the way she seems to have met her perfect match, but is it the wrong time?

A beautifully written winters tale, I will be reading more of Sue Moorcroft's books!

I was unable to read and review the book by the publishing date due to other commitments. I will update the review immediately upon completion of the book. Thank you NetGalley and publisher.

I wanted to get into this book more I did like the Christmas aspect and the family dynamic I liked that part I felt bad for the main character a lot but other than that it was a quick read! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC

Let it Snow by Sue Moorcroft.

We love Christmas here at SL HQ and never need an excuse to read a good Christmas book ahead of the season, especially one where the cover promises a snowy festive season.

We meet Lily whom is at the centre of the story and she wants to meet her brother. A move to a village where her one brother lives is on the cards, as is a holiday to Switzerland where her second brother lives. Despite her family being against Lily meeting the rest of her siblings.

As we follow Lily’s journey the story is well written and Lilly is a likeable character. With chaos building for the festive season it makes for a good relaxing read by the fireside.

I don’t want to give too much away about what happens as it would be a spoiler. But it’s. Story that warms and prepares for the fast approaching holidays.

Overall this was cute, I didn't love it but the Christmas element made up for it. I would recommend this for people who enjoy Brit Lit more so than me

I really wanted to enjoy this book as I love Sue Moorcroft's previous book but unfortunately I struggled with this one. I didn't feel any connection with the characters and the story felt too long for what was actually happening. It wasn't the easy, enjoyable, heartwarming festive read that I was hoping for.

A brilliant read. We have a family needing to know their father and when the so called truth comes out, they are knocked sideways and need to find the truth. In that, a trip occurs to the beautiful swiss alps who wouldn't want to be there... snow, christmas and love.
A beautiful book.

I was very excited to read this book but unfortunately it wasn't for me. Right from the beginning til the end, I found myself a bit bored. Not much is happening in this book and even thought the characters are all very nice and interesting, I wasn't drawn to them. But it's not because I was a little bit disappointed in this book that you will be! I can see that many other readers loved it, so hopefully you will love it too!