Every year, I look forward to Sarah Morgan's Christmas Book and Snowed in for Christmas was a wonderful reading and listening experience. It is a story of family relationships, love, finding your one and taking chances. Lucy Clarke is an ambitious and successful marketing professional who loves her job. Unfortunately, the company has lost a couple of clients, so unless they can land some new ones, the business will need to downsize and some of Lucy's friends and colleagues will lose their jobs. Her boss talks about trying to land a sportswear company to help them land on their feet, but Lucy is unable to talk to the owner or get a meeting. She talks to his secretary and gets the address to his family home. She decides to drop off her proposal for him to look at over the holidays. The owner of the business is Ross Miller, one of three siblings. Ross and his sisters, Clemmie, a nanny and Alice, a doctor, are going to be home for Christmas, but they meet before thy go to plan their strategy for answering their parent's and grandmother's nosy questions. When they all show up, Clemmie tries to deflect her mother's questions away from Alice and tells her mother that Ross has a girlfriend named Lucy. When Lucy shows up with her plans, Ross' mother and grandmother jump to conclusions and invite Lucy to stay, thinking she is Ross' girlfriend. As well, both Alice and Clemmie are keeping secrets. Will the Miller family be able to have a wonderful family Christmas or will they all head off in different directions?

This was such a wonderful Christmas story. Glenda Miller and Grandma Jane were such great characters. They wanted to become grandma or great-grandma and were not above making decisions for the three siblings. Grandma June was hilarious, she used her age to get away with all kinds of nonsense and made me laugh out loud. She also had a heart of gold and great intuition. All three of the Miller siblings were loving and caring, but had problems with relationships. Alice and Ross were both workaholics and it is hard to have a relationship. Alice is scared she can never be a good wife due to her career and is willing to give up a good think due to her fears. Clemmie has been in love with Fergus since she was little, but is afraid to tell him. Throw Lucy into the mix and you have a lot of people who are all afraid of relationships. Lucy recently lost her grandmother (two Christmases ago) and she has no family. She is so jealous of the Miller family, but is worried about crashing their holiday. This is a fun story, with some serious moments. Workaholic issues are addressed, as well as whether or not to have children. Grief, loyalty and friendship are also touched upon as well as family problems, especially parental expectations and relationships. I loved all the romance that develops and comes to a head at the end. This is a wonderful Christmas story filled with Christmas love and magic. One I definitely recommend. If you enjoy uplifting, romantic stories full of family and Christmas, then you don't want to pass this one up.

Between misunderstandings, miscommunications, and a few surprises, Snowed In for Christmas has a lot going on. There is some tension and friction, but Sarah Morgan tempers the angst with some well-timed wit and humor, and the whole thing ends up being loads of entertaining fun. Christmas stories like this one make me smile in general, and it's so much the better when the characters are as engaging as these. My favorite is Grandma - I fell in love with the whole bunch, but Grandma is an absolute hoot, and I loved her almost instantly. The intro of the blurb certainly hit the nail on the head because this Christmas romance is as heartwarming as it is hilarious. From a terrific setting to some pretty great characters and a charming storyline, this one is a must-read for the holidays.

From the outside, the Miller family seems fairly perfect. Mom, Dad, Grandma, and three kids who would be the seventh in a generation of making shortbread cookies in Scotland. But none of the children stayed with the family company. Instead, Ross struck out on his own, Alice became an emergency doctor, and Clemmie works as a nanny. Glenda, their mother, is disappointed that none of them have settled down to get married. And last Christmas, with a little too much gin, she made that a little too clear. So the children aren't especially looking forward to the holiday season this year. Besides, they all have other issues they are wrestling with. Alice's boyfriend just proposed and she's not sure why she isn't screaming "yes," Clemmie has made a decision about children that her family isn't going to like, and Ross is married to his job. And their father Dennis has news of his own.
This Christmas though, a number of secrets are going to come to light when the Scrooge Storm blows through, blocking everyone in, along with Lucy Clarke who just happens to be the person Clemmie and Alice were basing Ross's fictional girlfriend off of.
Lucy is not happy to be caught in the storm. She just wanted to drop off a marketing proposal for Ross's firm and then be on her way. After her grandmother, her only family, died two years ago, Christmas hasn't been the same. And here is this perfect family... yes, there are some underlying tensions she doesn't exactly understand but they are together and clearly love each other.
When Morgan does a book with feels, she does it really well. Because there are so many people, we don't get to know each of them as well as we might and some of the plots are a little less developed than some of her other books but this is a really lovely story especially heading into the holiday season.

Four stars
This book comes out September 20, 2022
ARC kindly provided by Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley
Opinions are my own

This is a quick Christmas reqd. I really enjoyed the quirky grandmother. However, there were too many POV's, which made it hard to follow and stay engaged at times. The two main character's meet quite far into the story, which was a bit unusual for something with a romance angle. Parts were a bit predictable, but some readers may want to add this to their TBR Christmas pile.

Although it is a little bit predictable, the plot in SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS is very intriguing. With Lucy being so sassy and upfront and Ross being so stubborn about not getting into anything personal with her, it makes for some very interesting dialogue. Everyone will want a Nanna Jean after reading this fabulous story! She is 86 years old and she has no filter! She says exactly what is on her mind and she doesn’t hold back! I loved her from the very start. Lucy loves her job in marketing but the company she works for is in trouble financially and she comes up with A sketchy plan to get Ross Miller’s attention. She wants him to hire her company so her boss doesn’t have to let any of his employees go!

Lucy is so awesome. What really makes her stand out is the fact that she has flaws, but she is somewhat comfortable with them. Her sassy attitude makes for very interesting scenes between her and Ross. Christmas time is my most favorite time of year to read about! I love Sarah’s Christmas novels and SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS is probably going to be one that I re-read every year. I do not re read books! Just saying……Meddling parents and grand mother?? What more could a reader want? Oh okay, busy body sisters too! Family drama at its finest, thats all I’m saying! Trust me, SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS has it all!

To anyone who enjoys Christmas and mistaken identity stories, I would highly recommend SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS. This is the best book I have read so far this year! Sarah Morgan gave me all the feels at just the right time and left me with a huge smile on my face and a lump in my throat. My only complaint was that the book ended. I could have gone on reading for many more hours! SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS is such an emotional and heart tugging story. You are going to love it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

While we were on vacation this summer I read Sarah Morgan’s Beach House Summer on the sandy shores of the Atlantic. At the back of the book was a teaser for an upcoming novel that sounded fun and quirky and festive. Enter Snowed In For Christmas – set for the most part on a snowy rural Scottish estate, it’s not quite what you’d expect someone to be excited about while lounging by a pool with palm trees overhead. Alas, I love a warm Christmasy work of fiction so I knew this one was going on my to-be read list for the cooler months. Thankfully, I was offered an electronic review copy and invited to participate in a blog tour for this release so I got to read it before the snow and cold returned. It was everything I wanted – a pure delight that centered around finding family and all the messy stuff that comes with having people to love. If you’re a fan of women’s fiction with messy characters, gentle romance, and all the chaos and comfort a bunch of relatives can bring, you’ll love this one! Sweet for the snowy season for sure – turn on the fireplace channel, grab a cozy blanket, and settle in!

This is a good book. This book is about the Miller family, the grandmother, the father and mother, and the three adult children. This the story of the father and mother’s love story and the three children’s love partners. It is about heartbreak, right choices, and communicating with your partner.

Lucy is determined to land this account. The company she works for is struggling and they need this account to stay afloat. So, she gets a bright idea to show up at the family home of the CEO, Ross. Well, this does not turn out as expected. She is immediately drawn into a family drama and everyone thinks she is Ross’ girlfriend.

Well! It’s that time of year. I love Christmas romances and this one is wonderful! There is just something about Sarah Morgan. She takes you away to a magical place with fabulous characters, great setting and the sounds of Christmas.

I think my favorite thing about this novel is the setting of Scotland. We have a trip planned next year and I was eating up all the details of this unique country. Add in this funny family and I was hooked! This family had me cracking up on several occasions and of course, the romance is spot on!

Need the Magic of Christmas…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

the setup…
Lucy Clarke works for a London-based marketing agency that’s more like family than an employer. Unfortunately, they are all facing the possibility of layoffs because of the loss of two major accounts, despite the valiant efforts of their benevolent leader. Lucy decides to make a desperate pitch for a major account, Miller Active, a sportswear company led by CEO Ross Miller even though her agency probably isn’t on the approved prospect list. It’s almost Christmas and his family home is Glen Lodge in the Scottish Highlands so Lucy decides she’ll combine a trip there to develop another project with a visit to Glen Lodge and deliver off her proposal in person. Meanwhile, the Miller siblings meet to plan their visit home and how to avoid their mother Glenda and grandmother Nanna Jean’s prying into their personal lives. Alice is a doctor who is bringing Nico, a cardiac surgeon and the man she’s been dating for nine months, home for the holidays. Clemmie, the youngest, has a major secret she plans to share when she arrives. And Ross is dreading confrontations with his father, Douglas, who helms the family business, Glen Shortbread, and expected him to take his place, not go his own way.

the heart of the story…
Obviously there’s a lot going on as Lucy thought she was dropping in on an idyllic family at Christmas, one she’s yearned for since the death of her beloved grandmother two years ago. She has no other family and the holidays are hard and lonely. It all gets further complicated when she arrives before Ross and the family seems to believe she’s his new girlfriend. It’s pretty hilarious, especially the delightful but unfiltered Nanna Jean who makes it clear that she wants to see some great grandchildren. When a snowstorm sets in and traps everyone, including Lucy, it makes for interesting dynamics and not everything is lighthearted and cozy. There are real issues going on between Alice and Nico that threaten their relationship. Clemmie’s announcement causes some friction and Glenda feels as if she hasn’t served her children well. Ross and his father continue to struggle, both operating from misconceptions about the other. What looks like the ideal family on the outside is just another normal family dealing with the same issues everyone else has to face.

the narration…
This was quite the challenge to manage such a diverse group of characters in ages and regional dialects and the narrator met that challenge. Her storytelling skills were wonderful, conveying the right emotions, highs and lows, throughout. She made this a more interesting reading experience.

the bottom line…
I love these type of stories, especially in a holiday setting. What better place for it to happen but in the Scottish Highlands at Christmas in a snowstorm. The Miller family was intriguing on its own but I also found Lucy to be a compelling character who yearned for family and relationship. I always look forward to the author’s annual holiday stories and this one just kept me in my happy place. She nailed the family issues and softened them by adding comic relief through Nanna Jean, though underneath all her shenanigans was sage wisdom. The romances were complicated but I rooted for all of them. This was a wonderful listening experience to prime me for the upcoming holiday season.

I want to thank the publishers, HQN, and Edelweiss for granting my ARC in exchange for an honest review of the book. This is exactly what I want a Christmas book to do. I could not put it down even though I could see where the plot was going. Ms. Morgan brought tears to my eyes at multiple times throughout the storyline. I loved Nanna Jean the best. Who doesn't love wise, honest talking octogenarian? Quickly followed by Lucy with her originality on how to deliver a unsolicited business proposal at Christmas time. I want to spend the holidays with the Millers and be snowed in for Christmas. I loved the name Storm Scrooge. While this storyline is only really achievable through a series of coincidences, you have to suspend your beliefs and be sucked into the plot line. Isn't it everyone's secret desires to find love on sprawling Highland estate over the Christmas time holiday? Take a chance and enjoy this book with a cuppa beside you as you read:-) While Ross will take some time to get to like him, you will fall for Lucy immediately and be rooting for her happy ending.

It’s Christmas and all Lucy Clarke wants to do is keep busy so she does not dwell on the last Christmas she had with her grandmother who raised her and now has passed. When Lucy hears that the company, she is working for has a threat of layoffs, Lucy takes it upon herself to land a big client for the company. She makes a plan and heads to Scotland to present her ideas to the man in charge, Ross Miller. She knows that the Miller family always gathers at Christmas, so now is the perfect time. All she has to do is go drop off her proposal and be on her way, but fate has something else instore for Lucy. She is about to meet the Miller family!

Sarah Morgan brings us a feel good, humorous Christmas story full of fun characters and beautiful scenery. I loved the plot of the novel and enjoyed all the characters throughout the story, especially the lively Grandmother Nana Jean. Although the story focuses on Lucy and Ross, there are also side stories involving the Miller siblings Alice and Clemmie. Thanks to Harlequin Publishing for my copy of the book in exchange for my honest review. A great holiday romance to cuddle up with this fall.

One of my favorite holiday treats I look forward to each year is a new book from Sarah Morgan. This year's entry aims straight for the heart with a slight detour to the funny bone along the way.

Sarah Morgan is a master of setting scenes. Her descriptions bring the locations of her stories to life, fully immersing me into the story and leaving me wanting nothing more than to jet off to, in this case, a snowy village in the Highlands of Scotland. Logistically, getting snowed in with strangers a few days before Christmas isn't ideal, but in the hands Morgan, it's a sure-fire recipe for a story that kept me gleefully flipping pages from beginning to end.

With the Millers, Morgan has created a family with whom many of us can relate. I loved the dynamic among the siblings. These three are a strong unit but, like most siblings, aren't above throwing one another under the bus if it's to their benefit. Hence, the family thinking Lucy is Ross's girlfriend when she lands on their doorstep, a scene reminiscent of some of my favorite old-school rom coms. But this story isn't only about the younger generation, their careers and romantic woes, or their complicated relationships within the family. The Miller parents, and grandmother, all have significant roles and interesting journeys of their own; everyone in this family is at a crossroads. I especially enjoyed the heart-to-heart exchanges that occur between the generations, the sometimes difficult discussions between parent and child, and the wisdom dispensed by their grandmother, in her direct and frequently hilarious way. I love multi-generation stories where each character is given a chance to shine, and to grow. Morgan is one of my favorite authors who does this so well.

Lucy is such an endearing character. My heart ached for the heartache life had tossed her way and I couldn't help but cheer her on. Morgan draws her into the center of the Miller family's joyous holiday traditions while also showing in small, poignant ways the outsider she actually is. Don't worry, everything ends happily. In fact, everything ends happily for all the characters though the path to that end is littered with more than a few emotional pot holes. But that's life, right?

Some of my favorite scenes in this book take place in the kitchen. Have you ever noticed how the kitchen is the hub of the home, of the family? There can be a roaring fire in the living room, a table laden with food in the dining room, but it's the kitchen where the important work takes place, where emotions are laid bare, life-changing advice is dispensed, eye-opening revelations realized. If you can't have the important conversations over tea, sizzling bacon, or the making of the family's delicious shortbread then where can you?

If you're looking for a charming, heartwarming story to add to your holiday reading list this year, look no further than Sarah Morgan's Snowed in for Christmas. It's a gem of a treat that will no doubt have you looking for more books from this talented author...to read in your cozy kitchen while the tea steeps and your favorite cookies bake.

4.5 Stars

ARC received for fair and unbiased review

This is my new favorite Christmas love story! Sarah Morgan does an amazing job weaving together the stories of siblings Ross, Alice and Clemmie and she'll have you rooting for each of them along with those that they love. They all have communication issues but Nanna Jean is full of wisdom and helps each couple along the way. Makes me wish I had Nanna Jean in my life! As a mom I understand exactly how Glenda feels about each of her adult children and only wants happiness for them. Needless to say, Lucy comes into the Miller's lives at the family home in Scotland just before Christmas and she's just what this family needs!

Absolutely loved Snowed in for Christmas and even though I was busy working I finished it in 2 days!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Published 20 September 2022.

Lucy Clarke loves her job and in the social media/advertising firm she works. Her co-workers and boss feel like family, so important to hear since she lost her beloved grandmother. Unfortunately, they’ve lost a few major clients. In order to keep the company afloat Lucy’s hunting down new clients and Ross Miller is at the top of her list. Trouble is he’s almost impossible to get ahold of, but she knows Ross will be spending Christmas at the family’s lodge in Scotland. She plans to pop over and drop off her proposal and head back to London to spend Christmas alone. However, the weather has other plans for Lucy.

Siblings Ross, Alice and Clemmie are headed back to the family home in Scotland for the holidays. But pressure to couple up, start producing grandchildren and join in the family business make them anxious about the visit.

Glenda Miller is excited and anxious for her kids to visit, but she’s determined to keep quiet about their relationship status. She loves her children and wants them to be happy no matter how they choose to spend their lives. At eighty-six, Nana Jean, Glenda’s mother-in-law, has no such qualms. If she thinks something should be said to help set the Miller’s on the path to happiness she’s doesn’t mind speaking up. Nana Jean was a hoot and she cracked me the heck up! I loved her straight talking!

In addition to Lucy’s story/POV, there were a few plot lines/POVs here:

Alice Miller, an ER doctor who loves her job, bringing a boyfriend home for the first time and anxious about the message it sends and assumptions her family will make. Alice may be good at her job, but not so great with personal relationships, which puts her romance in jeopardy.

Glenda Miller, patriarch of the Miller clan was such a loving and accepting mother, but worried about driving her kids away. I loved the relationship she had with her husband and mother-in-law!

Clemmie Miller, youngest of the Miller children, a child-care specialist with a big announcement she’s nervous to share. Her romance was one of unrequited love, one of my favorite tropes!

Snowed in for Christmas was such a delight! I loved the big Miller family even with their struggles it was evident they loved each other, and I loved how they all welcomed Lucy in at this vulnerable time in her life. She needed the extra care and love, and a bit of romance, of course! I love Sarah Morgan’s stories. I’d classify Snowed in for Christmas as part womens fiction, part romance. Her talented writing brought the characters to life with real-feeling, relatable emotions and I rooted for each and every one of them to find their joy! Loved the dreamy, winter wonderland setting, too! Definite recommend!

Lucy was only trying to do her job to drop off to paperwork to Ross at his family's place when she finds herself nearby his place. Some how she got roped into one his family lies and ends up sticking around when a snow storm and accident leaves her stranded with Ross and family.

I gotta say this book got me in the holiday spirit in September which is kinda odd but I'm loving it. I'm one of those crazy people who do holiday stuff earlier then nessesary and this book just added to that I guess. I will say I really enjoyed this book, if you are looking to add something new to your holiday tbr list check this book out. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and meddling but well meaning family members. There was some point of views from other family members of Ross's you get to see as well and its interesting seeing everyone's story and where they are at their life. I enjoyed seeing the romance here and there and it was just a nice holiday read. Defiantly recommend you readers to check this book out especially if you want to get into the holiday spirit.

This is my favorite kind of Christmas-y read! A bit light on the actual romance but full of family dynamics, humor, an outspoken grandmother and all the Christmas coziness one can cram into a book.

It did take me a little bit to get fully invested in the story as we change POVs from Lucy, to Alice and Clemmie, and their mother with each chapter. While this is a romance the romance takes a back seat for quite a lot of the book as the characters face their own challenges and interact with each other. I did love that while none of these characters is perfect (far from it) they're all fairly realistic. These are all people I can imagine meeting and wanting to spend time with. Not to say there isn't more than a bit of chaos but none of it feels over the top.

It's been awhile since I've read anything by Sarah Morgan and I'm not wondering why as I very much enjoyed this one! It was so winter-y and Christmas-y and cozy that I forgot it was 100 degrees outside and got pulled in. This was lovely and a great book to kick off my Christmas reading.

Snowed in for Christmas by Sarah Morgan may just turn out to be my very favorite Christmas story of 2022.

It just had such a warm, cosy, family feel to it. I felt like I was there in Scotland, with snow and wonderful smells and the chaos of family interactions.

There is a cast of characters. So we have Lucy (the outsider) and  Ross, Alice and Clemmie the three adult children returning home for Christmas. At home there is Glenda the mother and Douglas the dad and the best nana ever. Nana Jean.

Firstly Nanna Jean just made me laugh so many times and her little interlude with a computer had me smiling more than once. Glenda is the heart of the home and is anxious that her children will be happy and that she is has mothered in the right way. Douglas is getting older and with no one in the family to carry on the business - where to next?

There is plenty of drama, finding out mistakes have been made and seeing how things might be set right. There is plenty of emotion and things taking on a life of their own. Of course being snowed in provides the perfect situation for everyone to stay together.

Lucy, the outsider - well if Nana Jean has anything to do with it she won't be that for long.

I am not going to say more, except if you like a good family snowed in story with romance at Christmas this is definitely for you. It was for me.

Sweet, emotional, crazy family
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The best part about a Christmas Romance is that you know you are going to get a Happily Ever After.

This story gave me all of the feels. The author added so much to this crazy family story. She captured it all perfectly with all of the chaos. Grandma saying whatever she wants. People are on edge trying not to spill secrets. It all sounds so familiar! I have even been the outsider at someone’s Christmas day celebration, so I get that one… Never again!

You can easily visualize everything! Morgan captures the beauty of the setting and the slightly imperfect family Christmas story with love on the horizon!

A delightful clean romance that reads like a holiday movie! You are going to enjoy the crazy, sweet, chaos of this Snowed In for Christmas!

This is hands down one of the best Christmas books I have ever read. I’ve always been a fan of Sarah Morgan Christmas books but this was a masterpiece! It was so funny! It made me cry! It gave me hope! First of all I could relate to Lucy so much with the broken foot and being stuck. But the way things unfolded was just brilliant. The nana was by far my absolute favourite character. I loved seeing the growth amongst all the characters and just how it turned into a beautiful Christmas. I really hope this one gets made into a movie!

I'm a sucker for Hallmark like Christmas novels and this one was perfect. The setting is fabulous, Scotland, and the quirky and lovely characters made me wish I could spend some time with them.
Sarah Morgan is an excellent storyteller and this is a festive, heartwarming and compelling story.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine