The villagers of Middledip have a small chorale group, brought to notice through the efforts of a new resident who moved into town to explore a long-buried family secret. Lily and Zinnia Cortez are sisters who had always been different and as close as the could be to their two mums and each other. Until Lily discovers that her mother’s story was more complex than she believed when she found her mother crying over the obituary of her biological father. Aside from being a shock to discover the truth at nearly thirty, Lily’s desire to seek out her family has caused ripples in the family dynamic. Relocating to Middledip, working in the pub owned by one of her half-brothers, and working to start her own business designing exhibition spaces for companies and deciding how (and when) to broach the subject of parentage to her boss.

But, Tubb has heart problems and has gone off to Switzerland with his new girlfriend to rest, relax and wait for her daughter to get through a difficult pregnancy. The upside to all of this is that Lily’s business connections brought the chorale and the town into notice from a Swiss company that sells ‘traditional British products’ – and a large exhibition will bring the Middledip chorale to Switzerland to sing at the event. In Tubb’s place is a temporary licensee, Isaac took the position found for him by his ex after his lounge failed. Still reeling from the failure, and considering his next move, Isaac is instantly attracted to Lily, but continued interference from his own ex leaves him conflicted. These two are adorable together – but both are stuck in their own heads when it comes to ‘the next step’ and whether or not it’s appropriate.

There were several ‘sub-plots’ in this one – all of which fed into one-another and kept the story moving forward. Lily and Zinnia’s altered relationship, their mum’s relationship struggles, Lily’s desire to know her family, her attraction to Isaac, Isaac’s reeling from his ‘failure’ and what he’s going to do next, his relationship with his ex-girlfriend Hayley and her issues, not to mention the trip to Switzerland, a few hiccups along the way and a wonderfully goofy dog who seems to insert himself into situations willy-nilly. Moorcroft leaves readers with a story of escape, second chances, new sights and plenty of heart, and leaves them smiling in the end.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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This is a real curl up under the duvet novel that you will enjoy. It's Christmasy, snowiy, and lots of fun. with ups and downs along the way, even the dog is more human than dog.. It has been very well written and Sue Moorcroft just gets better and better with her novels.. I certainly recommend this book for everyone and I give it 5 stars.

I am a huge Sue Moorcroft fan and the Middledip books are my favourite (there is even a map of Middledip on her website). So I looked forward to a Chistmassy read.
Sue has come up trumps again!
With well rounded characters and believable story line, the story centres around Lily who comes to Middledip to find her half brother, Tubbs, the landlord of the Three Fishes pub. She works part time in the pub to supplement her new business in events management.
She gets a contract in Switzerland promoting a British food company and arranges for the Middletones singing group to join her promotion during the run up to Christmas.
So we have family problems, Christmas run up in Switzerland, snow. Throw in Isaac, the temporary landlord at the pub and a satisfying story evolves.
Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC for an honest review

With her marriage over, Lily is back in Middledip.

It's such a joy to pick up a Sue Moorcroft book and know that you're in for a treat as a reader. Let It Snow is the latest in a delightful series of books set in Middledip (with a wander off to Switzerland too) that is just perfect for a wintry afternoon, curled up in front of the fire.

Let It Snow has all the elements I've come to expect from this author. There's a smashing storyline, this time with quite a dark aspect to it too, that is very satisfying. The settings are vividly drawn and transport the reader through brilliant use of the senses, so that reading Let It Snow is a surprisingly immersive experience. Music, food, scenery and so on create a landscape that is visual and multi dimensional. I especially enjoyed the aspects of the story set in Switzerland.

I love Sue Moorcroft's skill in featuring many characters without them becoming extraneous or insubstantial. Each person in this story, Lily and Isaac especially, is a rounded and real person which makes Let It Snow feel as if the reader is observing and involved in the action and not just reading about it. With prejudice still so rife in our society, it was wonderful to have a lesbian relationship between Roma and Patsie that felt normal and natural, without being idealised or preachy. Their life is presented with its flaws and insecurities exactly like any heterosexual partnership which I found refreshing and appealing.

I thoroughly enjoyed the blossoming romance - and it's frustrations - between Isaac and Lily. Sue Moorcroft has a deft touch at writing romantic scenes that is so realistic that the reader enjoys every moment. Through their developing relationship Sue Moorcroft provides so much more for a reader to enjoy, to ponder and to reflect upon. Our sense of identity, of loyalty, of independence are all thoroughly explored so that I wasn't always certain quite how the narrative might resolve itself. And whilst Let It Snow is a perfect example of what might be called women's fiction or uplit, it offers much more besides and I enjoyed it all the more because of it's themes of family, work and relationships.

In Let It Snow, Sue Moorcroft has proven once again that she is a force to be reckoned with in writing this kind of fiction. I'm not normally keen on author endorsements for one another, but the quotation on the cover of Let It Snow really does sum up the book. Debbie Johnson is quite right. 'Sue Moorcroft's books really do have it all' and Let It Snow is no exception.

Loved this book. Great characters, easy read, uplifting, funny, romantic and charming. A really nice story that is the perfect escapist read.

Another delightful story from Sue Moorcroft who revisits the town of Middledip. Who can resist one of her stories that centre around this popular town that has elicited such fantastic and interesting characters and of course, ones that fall in love. Sue reminds me of our Australian author Rachael Johns who also creates such unique and likeable characters. Highly recommend, you won’t regret it.

I so enjoyed this book and it's made me very antisocial in my haste to get back to it! The Switzerland sections of the story were amazing and I'll definitely be adding Zurich to my places to go list! As ever the author takes you on a bit of a an emotional rollercoaster so be prepared to be giggling one minute and reaching for the chocolate the next. It all accumulates in to a fabulous story that is well worth setting aside time for as you won't want to put it down.

It is always fun to return to Middledip and catch up with familiar characters while meeting new ones. A large part of the book is set away from the village as Lily and the choir travel to Switzerland but Middledip is always home and their families and various other concerns remain at the forefront of their minds while they are away. I did not enjoy this book quite as much as some of Sue's other recent books and found the large cast of minor characters confusing at times (especially the long list of names when a group entered a room), but the central story of Lily and Isaac's relationship held my interest all the way through. The idea of Lily having two mums is an intriguing one, and I would have liked to see more of people's reactions to that. Overall an easy enjoyable seasonal read

What an amazing book.
The writing style was brilliant and I loved it.
Another amazing book from this author

Such a brilliant Christmas story, I absolutely loved the way it moved from England to Switzerland and we could watch the relationship between Lily and Isaac change from boss and employee, to friends and more......
I was intrigued to see when and how Lily was going to tell her long lost half brothers know who she was, and how they would react, especially Tubb, who she worked alongside for so long back at the pub.
Sue Moorcroft always writes such beautifully descriptive books, and this one was no exception, filled with plenty of seasonal excitement, it had made me desperate to go to a Christmas market to enjoy the sights and smells that she described so vividly.
A wonderful book that caught my imagination and filled me with Christmas cheer🎄 ready for the festive season 🥰

I have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this year’s Christmas novel from Sue Moorcroft. They are always full to the brim with Christmas spirit, but at the same time contain a story that will command the attention at any time of the year. In common with many of Sue’s stories, Christmas or not, this book is set in the little Cambridgeshire village of Middledip. I always enjoy meeting up with familiar characters in a book, and there are a fair few villagers that I recognise in this one. The book’s cover, however, definitely does not depict Cambridgeshire; it shows a lovely snowy scene with mountains and chalets that speaks of Switzerland.


The focus in this story is on Lily, who works part-time at The Three Fishes pub in Middledip, and Isaac, relief manager there while owner Tubb recuperates from a heart problem with his family who currently live in Switzerland. Lily comes from what some consider an unconventional family and has recently found out the identity of her father and, what’s more, that she has two step-brothers, one of whom is Tubb. Much against the wishes of her mother and sister, Zinnia, Lily sets out to get to know her brothers. Through her work as a self-employed exhibition designer, Lily has become involved in a trade show in Switzerland and has organised a visit there by a local choir who are to perform a Christmas themed programme. The visit is not without problems and suddenly involves Isaac as well, giving Lily the opportunity to get closer to him and the possibility for romance to blossom.

I really became immersed in this lovely story, full of snowy adventure but with serious issues at its heart. There were several medical problems along the way as well as a scattering of emotional dramas. It was good to be back in Middledip and find out a bit about characters I have got to know from previous books, but the trip to Switzerland was amazing. I really felt as if I was there amidst the snow and all the traditional christmassy celebrations going on; I even found myself joining in with the singing. It is clear that a tremendous amount of research went into the writing of this tale. It would be wrong of me to leave this review without mentioning another very important character - a rather alluring and good-natured Dalmatian called Doggo, who is there on the book’s cover. I definitely fell in love with him; what a marvellous companion. If you’re looking for a book to give you an injection of Christmas spirit and at the same time transport you to a place with its own Christmas celebrations, I can heartily recommend this one.

Thank you netgalley for a chance to read this book.

Good book, makes me want to visit Switzerland.
Connected with characters straight away and had to carry on reading to find out what happened to Lily and Issac’s relationship.

Can’t wait for the next Sue Moorcroft book.

Every December I curl up with Sue Moorcroft's latest visit to the fictional village of Middledip, a timeless place where Christmas brings something magical for one of the villagers. This year, Christmas came early for me - and what a treat it was! Having read the other books set in Middledip, I knew I was in for a treat. This year Lily and some of the other villagers take a trip to Switzerland, string Christmas come early for them to. Lily is conflicted; life has brought her new family and a new role, but she's hiding. Along comes Isaac, who has complications of his own. Can love win over these two? Sue doesn't let her readers down, ever. You are taken on a bit of a rollercoaster ride but the spirit of Christmas is always there in the background, working it's magic.

I enjoyed the book but it took me awhile to get into the story. Lily discovers the truth about her father and then the book fast forwards two years. I kept wondering if I missed something or if the book was the second in a series. It was a little confusing, Lily would talk about stuff that happened during the previous two years. Once the characters finally made it to Switzerland I loved the book. Zinnia was the worst part of the book. I hated how she treated her sister and blamed her for their moms' relationship issues. She was a horrible sister. Absolutely LOVED Isaac. He stepped up when Hayley needed him. Lily and Isaac's issues could have easily been solved if they actually talked to each other. So much miscommunication. Doggo the Dalmatian was and added bonus.

Definitely recommend the book. It's a great winter read, with a bit of romance and wonderful descriptions of Switzerland.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Avon Books UK through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Sue Moorcroft has done it again! She has created a world that seems to exist in real life. Her characters are so well developed, they became friends and I miss them, now that I am finished reading. The town of Middledip is always nice to return to and meet more of its villagers.
Lily and her sister Zinnia were raised in a non-conventional family by two mums. They have always known that Zinnia’s father was an anonymous donor at a sperm bank. Lily was told that she was the result of a one-night stand. It becomes known that was not the case and Lily then searched for two brothers that she did not know of. Once found, she wrestles with the action of telling them who she is, or keeping it to herself.
There are several other themes running throughout. Lily finds herself working part-time/temporarily for a pub with a temporary boss, Isaac. Both of them are not lifelong members of the community, but they find it their home for the moment. Both are dealing with issues and at a cross road of their lives. They are attracted to each other, but Isaac has a rule to not date co-workers. Will he break that rule?
Isaac proves to be a gem of a man when he steps in to help in situations others would run from. His Dalmatian, Doggo is a spark of love to this story.
I especially loved reading about traveling from Middledip to Switzerland. It is a journey I will never do in my life, but I feel a bit like I did travel there, by reading this wonderful story.
Sue Moorcroft mixes many things in her books, some series situations, some funny scenes and always rounds it all up with caring and love. I enjoyed this story so much and I hope other reader will pick it up.
Thank you to Avon Books UK and NetGalley for allowing me the pleasure of reading Let It Snow! This review is my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

This is a wonderful book. I’ve avoid Sue Moorcroft books for a little while because I keep seeing them described as “emotional”, and I try to avoid too much emotion in my books. However, this one particularly appealed to me, so I took a chance. I’m so glad I did!

The book is very well written. All the characters are well rounded out, no one seems two dimensional, even the minor characters. I loved every part of the plot, and it seemed much more like real life than a lot of the escapist romance books I read, BUT without being miserable!

I really, really appreciated seeing ME/CFS (which I have) being shown as a real and serious disease. It was written about in a realistic and compassionate way, and some of the impact it has on both the sufferer and those who love them shown. It was honestly so wonderful and refreshing, so thank you to Sue Moorcroft!

I could tell that this book is part of a series set it the same village, but it works very well as a stand alone too. I really enjoyed the central romance, and the way things kept getting in the way was very lifelike.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for some Christmas romance in a village atmosphere. I will be catching up on Sue Moorcroft’s back catalogue and looking out for new books!

I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An absolutely brilliant book. Wonderful descriptions of Switzerland, the snow, the markets, the food and drink, it had me wanting to get on a flight an go myself in that moment. This book is so much more than a cosy Christmas read though. There are several family situations that are dealt with tastefully and sympathetically. The intense connection between Issac and Lily is wonderful to watch unfold. The care given by Issac to his ex girlfriend when she needs it most, is a beautiful touch to the story. An absolute must read.

I loved it. Sue Moorcroft is fast becoming one of my favourite authors. Lily is lovely, as is Isaac. I did get a bit frustrated with them towards the end - a simple conversation would have sorted things out. That said, I realise the situation with Isaac's ex was a difficult one, and one which made me feel a bit uncomfortable at times. I loved Doggo too. Lily's sister was a nightmare, and I didn't like her much even at the end. I loved the choir and details of their trip to Switzerland. I've never been, but Sue's descriptions conjured some wonderful images for me. It's definitely a good read for the festive period. The ending is satisfying. All in all, recommended.

When the weather outside is frightful....

you can do no better than curling up with a fabulous festive Sue Moorcroft book, and Let It Snow is just that.

And The Fire is so delightful...

... so is everything about this book, from the picturesque setting, to the family dynamics, the friendships, the potential romance, the snow, and just the way it all made me feel, utterly delightful.

And Since We've No Place To Go....

... not true at all for Lily and the rest of the Middletones, where we get to see their entire trip to Switzerland which was my favourite part of the book. I loved everything about Switzerland. the Christmas markets, the singing that the Middletones did, the cuckoo clocks, all the snow, and getting to know a couple of very key people out there.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

.. what an apt title for a book that certainly does feature a large amount of snow. Doggo who had to be one of my favourite characters, loved chasing around in the snow, and I enjoyed the teenagers who couldn't resist taking part in snow ball fights. Not to mention that Let It Snow was one of the more popular tunes of the group, and thus I had it running in my head a lot!

Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin'

... the pace doesn't let up in this book, there are so many different storylines in play, romantic tensions, and there is the non stop will Lily or won't Lily reveal her true identity to her half brothers.

And I brought me some corn for poppin

... plenty of delicious food mentions, between the pub that Lily and Isaac are working in to the delights in Switzerland.

The lights are turned way down low

... Well there were some darker times as you get to grips with just why Lily is in Middledip to start with, and what her decision is doing to her family. And Isaac certainly has a tough time of it when his ex, Hayley becomes rather prominent, but not in the way you may be thinking.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

.. As I have been trying to say, I loved every single moment of this book, it is Sue Moorcroft at her best, its warm and cosy, the whole of the Switzerland section was fabulous, and its always great to be back in Middledip. This easily stands alone with plenty of brand new characters to get to know, and I loved all the various threads of story involved.

Really what I should just be saying is

Buy it now... buy it now... read it now!!

Thank you to Avon on Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

It may be September but it's never too early for a Sue Moorcroft Christmas novel. To add the topping to the cake, we're welcomed back to the village of Middledip, Sue's wonderful setting for quite a few of her stories. Because of this, we get a smattering of the inhabitants we've grown to love and this gives the novel an atmosphere of a family christmas.

Say hi to Lilly Cortez and Isaac O'Brien, out main protagonists, along with Doggo of course, a very friendly Dalmatian. Fans of Sue will be familiar too with Tubb the Pub who has a central role in the main story. It's very nice, this reviewer believes, that this much loved character has more than a peripheral part in this story. In fact, this novel is chock full of wonderful, rounded, well-written characters, including Carola who's a particular favourite of mine from Middledip.

Switzerland bounds to life off the pages to such a degree that you feel like you're walking in the snow-clad towns, villages and fields of this Alpine country. It certainly made me wish that I could go for a visit. Here, you have a roadtrip combined with a love story that will have you silently screaming for a happy ending!

I'm not going to tell you anything about the story, that's not my style. Suffice to say, Sue Moorcroft has done it again. I'd love to tell you about one of the side stories, but I don't want to give out any spoilers as it has a massive effect upon the main story. It's beautifully written and touches the heart. You'll know exactly what I'm talking about it when you read it.

So, pull up the comfy chair, put on the hot chocolate and lock that door for your first Christmas treat of the year!