Rating:4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

What would you do if you were stuck in a blizzard, and you really didn’t know what to do to stay safe? Would you go with your sexy neighbor, remember though he did you dirty after that one and only date you had. Or would you really try to stay in your own house and handle everything all by yourself?

I really liked this romcom a lot. I thought the plot was well developed, the characters were likable and easy to relate to, and the world building was believable. If you like romcoms with opposites attract, grumpy meets sunshine, a little of found family vibes, one bed, great characters, and some steamy moments I recommend this book to you.

I thought Becca was the perfect character for being the sunshine person. She has flaws and things that most women can relate to feeling and not understanding or knowing what happened after a date. I loved her personality; I really could see myself being friends with her in real life. She is just so bubbly and understanding. She helps out anyone that needs advice or a nudge in the right direction to show them what she sees when she looks at them. Now not everyone can handle or understand her quirks and I think this is why the story gets better because you see him understanding her more and more throughout the book and she has a way that brings Harrison out of his shell and gets him talking.

I like Harrison, he is a typical football coach but at the same time he still wishes for more. He just doesn’t think he is worth it or that he can do it right in his life and just has learned to accept it, even though he doesn’t want to. In his book you will really see the character growth from Harrison and it’s just like an onion he has layers and layers that you see the transformation from his old self to a better one. I liked the fact that he was able to be silent near her and she understood that it’s just who he is and when he had time to think things through, he would then talk about it. She really helped him understand and step up by expressing how and why he feels things.

There were a lot of things that I loved about this romcom, the forced to share a bed, the steamy moments, the romance, the humor, and the serious talks in the book. I will read more from this author for sure and I hope my review helps you to pick up this book.

I want to thank NetGalley and Grand Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

I really enjoyed the premise of this book. I love when a character doesn't have a "typical" job and therefore really enjoyed the idea of Becca being a house mom for a sorority. Lord knows I like a quirky heroine but Becca was just a little too much at times and I found myself skimming paragraphs where she rambled on, which makes me feel bad because part of her issues in the book stem from being too much/not quite enough. However, Harrison loved that side of her so it was nice to reinforce the idea that there is someone for everyone and that everyone is worthy of being loved for exactly who they are.

In general I like both Becca and Harrison and think they were good for each other. However, a lot of the steamy scenes were awkward and kind of cringey. I also had trouble reconciling that they were neighbors but avoided acknowledging how Harrison ghosted Becca after their great date two years prior and then not getting a full explanation about what Becca misheard after the snowstorm ended that made her assume they were over. Also, despite the word Christmas in the title the story taking place over a few days at Christmas, there was a lack of festive feels and therefore felt more like just a winter romance.

Overall, I just didn't fall in love with this story but I wouldn't necessarily steer anyone else away from reading it. I can totally see where people will really enjoy it.

This was such a fun holiday read! grumpy sunshine and opposites attract? yes please! loved the characters and the spice was great! Such a heartwarming story with kinda second chance vibes! Definitely recommend this if your looking for a sweet and spicy holiday story!

This cover is everything I love. I need all the Christmas things. I just love the grump/sunshine and one bed trope!! I feel like I relate to Becca so much. I am weird and love it too! The story was sweet and so spicy. Harrison was such the grump with a big heart. I will definitely be reading more by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

What a delightful second chance holiday romcom! I loved every minute of this book and read it in one sitting.

The book is set just before Christmas in a central Illinois college town during a blizzard. High winds and below zero temperatures make losing power, and thus heat, a life threatening situation. Losing power during a blizzard with no source of heat is one of my greatest fears living in rural Illinois, so the setting really hit home for me.

Becca is the house mom for a sorority and is staying in the house alone while the girls return home for the holiday break. Becca is totally my girl! I saw so much of myself in her and could relate to her quirkiness and clumsy moments. She is perfect for the job of house mom; empathetic, invested in the lives and wellbeing of the girls, and dedicated to continued learning and improving on her leadership skills. I don’t recall Becca being characterized as neurodivergent, but her anxiety spirals, coping strategies during stress, and the dismissive comments that made her feel she didn’t fit in, make me wonder.

Head football coach Harrison Cooper ghosted Becca after promising to call her following an amazing kiss after their only date two years ago. Even more frustrating to her, he lives in the house next door. She’s been able to avoid him as much as possible, but a broken window and clothes blown about by the gusty winds of the incoming blizzard and onto Harrison’s porch make her luck run out.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever for the advance digital copy. My review is honest and voluntary.

This is a new to me author and for whatever reason I expected a cute, Hallmark movie type story (like some of the last few I've read). As expected, it WAS a cute, fun story with an over the top, quirky character (who kind of reminded me of...me -- too much for some people lol) and a closed up character who seems to be more lost than found. However, it was NOT a Hallmark movie type story lol. This puppy had steam...nicely appointed steam. Or as my bestie called it "Smutty Hallmark". Most of the book takes place from right before Christmas through New Years so I would absolutely consider it a holiday story (despite other reviews to contrary). The general themes of love, respect, forgiveness and giving run throughout. I will absolutely read more from this author in the future.

Christmas and a blizzard!

Sorority house mom Becca Fairfield was looking forward having a break and catching up on her reading after all of the girls go home for Christmas with a blizzard coming and a broken window. Becca plans change when the power goes out and her only neighbor is Harrison Cooper, the football coach next door that ghosted her after their only date two years ago.

Snowed In for Christmas is definitely opposites attract with Becca being full of sunshine and wanting everybody to be happy and Harrison being the grumpy coach thinking that he might be fired if the team continues to lose and now he has to deal with Miss Sunshine until they the power comes back on.

Snowed In for Christmas is a fun read where you will want a cup of hot cocoa to warm up with while you read about Becca and Harrison.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Snowed in for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe
Contemporary romance. Grumpy sunshine troupe. Opposite attracts.
Becca Fairfield has the school holiday planned with hot cocoa and plenty of books. As soon as all the girls leave for home, she’ll have the sorority house to herself along with a break from her job duties as house Mother. What she didn’t plan for was a broken window, a once-in-a-century blizzard and a power outage.
When the power goes out, Harrison Cooper offers Becca a place to stay warm at his house next door. He has plenty of chopped wood for the fire and lots of blankets to keep them warm in front of the fire. He will need to apologize for not calling her after their date two years ago. He wasn’t ready for a relationship then. Now keeping warm in the blizzard may require some skin to skin heat. You know. Just to keep warm and pass the time.

A romance that will warm your heart. Becca is cheerful and helpful and driven to help people. Even though Harrison disappeared and disappointed her, she’s willing to be friendly and helpful to him. Maybe that means she needs to teach him a few things. And she does end up helping him see his current coaching method isn’t bringing his team together with any goal beyond winning. Her acceptance of his silence also makes him step up and do a better job of expressing his thoughts. I loved how she brought out his words.
It’s also a romance that is very hot and steamy. Sexy times three.
His sister and her family were bonus “aww” moments.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley and the publisher.

If you are looking for a spicy, forced proximity, grumpy meets sunshine, Hallmark winter romance. This is the book for you. I liked the book but I didn't connect with the characters. Especially the weather inaccuracies. Like negative sixty degrees or wind gusts of 40 mph breaking houses.

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This book was positively adorable. The characters were quirky and awkward in all the best ways, the forced proximity trope was great, especially given their past and I really loved the found family-esque vibe to be heartwarming and beautiful.

Becca was such a dork and I absolutely loved this about her. I think I felt so many parallels to how I often feel as a nervous rambler and someone who isn't always very secure with herself... I loved watching her find someone who really celebrated her oddities, not just dealt with them.

It was a bit angsty with the push and pull and uncertainty of their relationship on both sides, especially when the miscommunication came into play... But I still found so much enjoyment reading this cozy Christmas story. I love Jacqueline's writing so much and I can't wait for what's next.

This was a cute second chance romance! I loved the idea of the blizzard and being snowed in, adding the much beloved forced proximity trope.
Becca was so much fun. She reminds me of Jess from New Girl. She definitely dances to the beat of her own drum. Plus the grumpy Harrison who slowly melts his icy heart for her. #+ Swoon
So this is labeled as a "Christmas" romance...but I think it's really more of a Winter romance. They do spend Christmas together but I feel like it's not a major plot point.
Also, if you're looking for a Hallmark movie "sweet vibe" this one isn't for you. It does have spice in it! By the fireplace, nonetheless

I’m obsessed with Christmas romcoms. This was a cosy read and hands down a comfort read. The fmc was relatable and funny.

This was super fun! I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic, which was really amped up the holiday setting. This is spicy and swoony and full of fun banter. Readers of holiday romance will be sure to enjoy.

Let me just start off by saying I am an absolute sucker for anything Christmas and wintery so this book already had the upper hand in my heart and then it happened to be a next-door-neighbour roamnce?! This book was such a cozy read and perfect for those upcoming snowy days. I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future.

Cute romcom with the very classic Grumpy x Sunshine trope, all set in the backdrop of a blizzard. Snowed in stars Becca and Harrison who have a previous not-too-good history and their lives 2 years after. Even though Becca got sometimes twee to annoying, I did find myself liking her by the end and wanting her to have her HEA. I enjoyed their chemistry and banter. The book is cozy and low-angst and I appreciated that 'Christmas' was actually not a main character at all despite being in the title.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for the ARC

Don't let the cover fool you. lol

I am typically an fantasy reader who enjoys the the shit out of rom-com contemporaries when I get my hands on them.

I walked into this story thinking it was going to be a hallmark movie... boy was it. haha

Spicy... like level 4/5 spice! I wasn't expecting it!

The character arcs were well rounded and believable and I did find myself getting weepy at times!

It's a dual POV and I didn't find it hard to pull each voice out from the other as they were unique in their wants/thoughts/and goals.

If you're looking for a fun read with spicy scenes, this is your book!

Thank you Net Galley and Forever for the ARC!

Snowed in for Christmas was a fun read. Becca and Harrison team up to get through Snowpocalypse. Can't be hard, right? It's awkward AF. They once went on date and then Harrison ghosted Becca. Ugh. Her colorful, sunshine-y disposition made him think she was high maintenance. Ummm, what? I would think quite the opposite. She hardly matched on a good day. But being snowed in together gives them the opportunity to clear the air, to get to know one another and help each other work through some tough things. I loved the way family, both related and found, played a huge role in both the characters. Becca's meddling mother, Harrison's relationship with his sister Blair. Harrison's contentious relationship with his brother Hank. Becca's loving relationship with her sorority girls. Harrison's disconnect with his football team. Great read to get you into the holiday spirit without the snowdrifts!

I received an advance copy of this book at my request and voluntarily left this review.

This is a hard one to review. There was nothing wrong with the writing and I did enjoy the story. But something just didn't click with me and I'm not entirely sure what it was. I liked Becca and grumpy/sunshine is a favorite trope of mine. Maybe it was their history? Bummed this wasn't a winner for me because it was a really cute premise.

This book is told from multiple points of view. I enjoy a romance where we can get the perspective of the female and male characters.

Harrison really comes out of his shell with all of Becca’s questions. Her quirkiness makes him connect and relate to her.

The main characters both have family issues that are relatable. Both are strongly independent but at the same time like to help others.

If you like grumpy sunshine, forced proximity and a tad of miscommunication - this book is for you. There is a good amount of steam as well.

Overall a fun and festive read for the holiday season.

Title: Snowed In For Christmas
Author: Jaqueline Snowe
Pub Date: October 3, 2023

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Snowed In For Christmas was a super cute and breezy read, perfect for the holiday season! I finished this book in a day because it was so fun and I couldn’t bring myself to put it down! If you are looking for a super cute and heartwarming holiday book, this one is for you!

Becca is a sorority mom, meaning she lives in a sorority house and oversees all of the operations and the residents. With the winter break approaching, Becca plans to spend time in the house by herself, relaxing and reading. The only problem: there is a major blizzard approaching, with record low temperatures. Enter her grumpy neighbor, Harrison, the head coach of the football team and the man she shared a steamy kiss with after a date two years ago who then ghosted her. When the power goes out, Harrison insists that Becca come stay with him where he has firewood and plenty of food. Will the two just spend a few days together as they wait out the storm, or will it become something more?

Read If You Like:
🌨️Second Chance Romance
🌨️Grumpy x Sunshine
🌨️Forced Proximity
🌨️Opposites Attract
🌨️Family Drama
🌨️Open Door Romance

I loved how family dynamics played a role in the entire plot, and felt like it added to the entire story. Overall, this is one I would recommend you check out if you are looking for a great holiday romance!

Thank you, Forever and Jaqueline Snowe for providing me with a #gifted copy of Snowed In For Christmas!