Such a cute Christmas read! Neighbors Harrison and Becca went on a date 2 years ago and then Harrison ghosted Becca. Becca’s a little offbeat and has spent that time wondering what happened. Seeing Harrison daily doesn’t help so when a giant blizzard hits this town on Christmas Eve, obviously they end up staying together to ride it out! Although predictable (what rom-com isn’t slightly predictable, right?) this had all the Christmas feels I look For this time of the year.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced e-Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really fun read! It gave me all the holiday vibes I was hoping for and I just really needed a sweet and quick read right now.

This is romance about Sorority mom Becca Fairfield and football coach Harrison Cooper who end up snowed in together when a huge storm hits right after all the students leave campus for the holidays. It has the forced proximity, one bed, and grumpy/sunshine tropes which I found a lot of fun.

This is very open door when it comes to the sex scenes so be warned if you don't like too much 🔥🔥. I personally love all levels of spice but I know its not for anyone.

The last chapter before the epilogue was just a bit too cheesy for me (I can't say more without being spoilery) but overall I enjoyed the ride. I would definitely read more by this author.

Thank you Forever Publishing and a NetGalley for this arc in exchange for my honest review. i thought this book started off a little slow and then speeds up and is a nice cozy Christmasy book. Becca is a sorority mom at a college in the midwest and they get a blizzard over Christmas. Becca is the only one in the big sorority house and ends up staying with her hot neighbor, Harrison, for the blizzard to keep each other warm and safe. This trope is a second change romance, which I am a sucker for. Becca and Harrison went one date a few years ago and nothing came from it. However, now they have these few days together with no other distractions so truly get to know each other. I love how Becca breaks down Harrison's walls and they help each other grow and be the best people they can be.

Thank you to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

Snowed In for Christmas by Jacqueline Snowe was the perfect way to kick off my holiday romance reads season.
Second Chance
Snowed In (dangerous blizzard)
Only One Bed (it’s so cold you’ll die so please snuggle closer in front of the fire)
Grumpy-Sunshine
Sorority House Mom Heroine
Football Coach Hero

Becca was such a fun heroine; intelligent and confident in her career, admired and loved by her students, and unwilling to settle for a partner who wants to change her personality. Harrison is quiet, devoted to his career, and after a failed marriage and a lack of family support has low self-esteem. And while Harrison’s brawn and storm prep saved Becca from freezing temperatures, it was fun to watch Becca ‘rescue’ Harrison’s sense of self-worth. There is fun banter, crackling tension, tech-free days to connect, and eventually a Christmas to remember at Harrison’s sister’s house. The spice was spicing; nothing too wild, but I especially appreciated Harrison’s reverent appreciation of Becca’s passion and his praise. I read this book over two evenings and it absolutely brought repeated smiles to my face and a firm respect for mid-western winters.

Thank you so much to Forever Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!
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Shout out to my buddy read group that all read this one together! We had a great time reading and discussing the book as we finished. Buddy reads can take an ordinary book and make it feel extraordinary because it serves as a point of connection and communication. Becca feels like a typical rom-com FMC, clumsy and misunderstood in her family, and struggling with her love life. But she does seem to have a good handle on what she wants to change and when she is out of her depth. Harrison is much harder to get a solid read on at the beginning, and just like Becca, the reader has to tread lightly in order to get information out of him.
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A one-bed trope for something besides an overbooked hotel is a nice change of pace, and as someone who grew up in small town New England the realities of bad weather read really authentic here. I was cold for them every time they mentioned the wind chill, and when they ventured outside I tried to read faster just to get them back into warmth. Becca’s enthusiasm for hot chocolate is contagious, I wanted some the whole time I was reading. This is a super cute Christmas read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Becca is one of my new favorite heroines. She’s quirky, cute and unapologetically herself. I loved how her character was written. It was nice to see the FMC be the rescuer in this story and have such a strong sense of self.

The overall story is cute. This is definitely one of those books you could spend a day on the couch reading because it’s fun and not too heavy. There is a pretty decent dose of spice mixed in this book too. If that’s not your thing I’d probably skip it.

Snowed In for Christmas is a sweet, quick read that left my heart full and ready for the holiday season.

A second chance, snowed in, grumpy sunshine romance - Becca is a quirky, intelligent, passionate FMC who is always deemed "too much" but who deep down yearns to be loved for all she is. Harrison is a serious, quiet, and stern football coach whose past colors his idea of his future. The two together - locked in a once in a life time blizzard and with a two year ago kiss lingering in their past - come together to form one of the cutest romances I have read in awhile.

I absolutely loved big boy Harrison - his resting bitch face on campus, his moody/broody attitude made seeing his character develop so swoon worthy. Also, his mouth - how he uses it and his words, were just hot as hell. I truly adored Becca's take no prisoners approach to her own personality - I related so hard to her nervous rambling and never ending talking and being a woman who is "too much" myself - I was so happy to see her get her HEA. The open door spice in this was also fantastic - nothing crazy or kinky, just good old fashion passion that made this Hallmark romance spark a little brighter.

I loved this one so much - so glad I had the opportunity to read, and I look forward to more stories from Jaqueline Snowe in the upcoming years!

Well, I’ve gotten my first holiday read finished! It was a cute one. I loved that it took place in small-town Illinois since that’s where I grew up. I liked both Becca and Harrison’s characters. Their banter was perfect! However, it was a bit spicy for my tastes and the miscommunication trope is used, which is my least favorite. I do think fans of the grumpy/sunshine dynamic, one bed scenario, and forced proximity will enjoy this festive romcom.

My rating: 3.5 stars rounded up

Sorority mom Becca is on her own for the holidays, but when a blizzard lands on her doorstep and she loses power, she accepts shelter from neighbor Harrison, the football coach next door who ignored her for years following a steamy kiss.

This is a lighthearted holiday romance with a bit of spice. The connection between Becca and Harrison felt a bit superficial (lust/insta attraction) so I wanted a bit more relationship development and didn't totally buy their chemistry. If you like forced proximity and are looking for wintery vibes - this may be up your alley.

A holiday book with spice and heart.

Becca is a house mom for a sorority. She loves her job and the connection she has with the girls and the opportunity she has to help create the next generation of strong women. Unfortunately the men she dates don't get her job or that she is happy being herself. She is looking forward to spending the Christmas holidays alone in the house. An unfortunate broken window, run away clothes, and a cut brings grumpy, football coach neighbor Harrison back into her life. They went on a date 2 years ago and then he ghosted her. Now with a blizzard descending on the town they are thrown together and become blizzard buddies. He insists she stay at his house when the power goes out and the wind chill dips. As they spend time together they learn more about each other and find ways to stay warm. But is this only for the blizzard or can they find a way to communicate what they truly want?

I thought this was a very cute, light and perfect holiday romance. Snowe captures the magic and realism of a snowed in situation and made me want to curl up by the fire.

This was the first book I read by Jaqueline Snowe and I wasn't disappointed. I also really liked the cover of this book. This book has wonderful characters. I thought this was a fun Rom Com. If your looking for a steamy Rom Com then I would recommend this book to you!!


Thank you NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

The vibes of this book were absolutely immaculate! If you loved the movie The House Bunny, this book is definitely for you. I would recommend this one to anyone who likes the forced proximity and second chance romance tropes. It is also very steamy with several open door scenes. It follows a house mom for a sorority over Christmas break during a once in a lifetime snow storm. I really liked the attributes that the main character had. When you think house mom you think bubbly, over the top, and kinda bimbo-ish. But that definitely isn't this girl. She's smart and her character runs deep. She really works hard at the leadership and time commitment it takes to run a houseful of 60 girls. I really fell in love with her character and was so ready for her to fall in love with the male love interest. The football coach wasn't ready for a relationship and ghosted her 2 years ago. Well when stormageddon hits and the block loses power, the two are forced to shack up to stay alive and warm. Of course it turns into a fling that you'll love to watch play out. This is the perfect warm up act for the Christmas season and I highly recommend you pick it up!

Snowed In For Christmas

A thriller set in the middle of a snowstorm is my absolute favourite to read. Who knew that a romance set during a snow storm could be just as amazing!

Snowed In For Christmas was such a fun romance read it had:

❄️ Grumpy-sunshine
❄️ Forced proximity
❄️ One bed
❄️ Once in a century snow storm
❄️ Misunderstanding (not so much my favourite)
❄️ HEA

Becca and Harrison are neighbors. She's the fun-loving and caring house mother of a sorority. He's the absolutely gorgeous but grumpy football coach. They went on one date two years previously, after which Harrison ghosted Becca. Now Becca does her best to ignore her grumpy neighbor.

But a once in a lifetime storm over the Christmas holidays has Becca and Harrison cuddling up together to keep warm. And when these two attractive people cuddle up together, things get spicy!!

Becca and Harrison are great characters. They both have these insecurities and have feelings of not being good enough. But, I love how they both support each other and show each other that the people in their lives that made them feel lesser than were wrong.

As often happens, there is a misunderstanding, but I feel like everything is resolved in the very best of ways.

Overall, this was such an enjoyable read. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a spicy Christmas romance.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Despite the temps outside reaching 70 degrees in mid-November, I was excited to curl up to some blizzard love in this holiday romance! Harrison and Becca epitomize the grumpy/sunshine trope. I totally pictured Becca as Anna Faris in House Bunny, thanks to her job as a sorority house mom. How adorable was she with her girls (and the fact that they left her Christmas gifts, even when she told them not to! That's the love I like to see!).

Hot Henly Harrison played the part well as a lonely, grumpy, divorced football coach. However, he was SUCH a marshmallow as Uncle Harry. *Swoon* I enjoyed the steamy scenes between Becca and Harrison, but I didn't quite believe their chemistry. Harrison ghosted Becca after their "amazing" date two years ago because he assumed she'd be high maintenance based off her of job and her bright clothing. Um, what?! What kind of reason is that? Seemed quite illogical, considering how passionate their kiss was at the end of their magical date. Then he just assumes he can pick things right back up as soon as she's bunked in his house for the blizzard? Eh, I needed a little more. BUT! At least they were able to move past it years later and find their stride.

Overall, a cute winter read that makes me wish I had a hot neighbor!

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I’m in my #MellieClaus era, so I apologize in advance for the next two months of holiday reads. I did kick it off with a fun one by Jaqueline Snowe. This was such a fun and light holiday read that I breezed through. The concept, the tropes (one bed has entered the chat), the not so dramatic “great miscommunication”, and the steam were all top notch.⁣
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I loved Becca and Harrison. The grumpy/sunshine was oozing off the pages. I liked that their careers were college adjacent, but still consenting adults. I wished we could have had the prologue of their previous date, but I feel like I still understood the mishap from their first date. ⁣
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I zoomed through this book and really enjoyed it. They really were a great match, and I liked that they balanced each other out. Another Mellie Claus approved read! (This is steamy, so if you need a closer door romance, this is not it)⁣
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QOTD: You’re snowed in! What’s the first snack you would grab to survive?

The miscommunication trope is heavy in this one.. Still, a fun holiday read with spice. A fast-paced lighthearted romance.

“Snowed in for Christmas” had a lot of potential for a sweet romantic enemies-to-lovers story, but it fell a little flat for me. The characters were bland and one dimensional and story was moderately cheesy and predictable. It was enjoyable enough to finish, though, so I’m giving it 3/5 stars.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. I want to express my gratitude to the author, NetGalley and Forever for providing me with a copy in exchange for my honest feedback.

This was a delightful, sunshine x sunshine holiday rom-com. It was so much fun to read and got me into the holiday spirit effortlessly. I really enjoyed the characters and their distinctive viewpoints and banter added layers of charm and depth to the story. The spice in this book wasn’t overwhelming, but something about it just hit perfectly.

For anyone seeking a heartwarming, easygoing holiday read, this book is an absolute recommendation. It's the kind of story that leaves you with a smile on your face and a warm, fuzzy feeling that lingers long after the final page.

Snowed in for Christmas is a great little holiday story with spice! Becca and Harrison are next door neighbors that mostly ignore each other after a date that ended poorly a few years ago. When a big snowstorm hits leaving them stranded without heat they have to come together to stay warm but also realize that there is some chemistry there.

Both characters learn from each other and take a chance on each other in the best way.

If you like a one bed situation, a little bit of second chance or cheery Christmas with some spice this one is for you. My one complaint is it could have been a little bit shorter to me. Think novella as it all takes place over a few days with really only two characters the middle got a little long for me!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.