Jaqueline Snowe's Snowed In for Christmas is forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine lovliness mixed with holiday vibes at its finest! Becca, a unique sorority mom, was ghosted two years ago by Harrison, the hot football coach who happens to be her neighbor, after a fantastic date and steamy kiss. She's avoided him since. When a blizzard rolls into town during Christmas break she finds herself alone in the big sorority house until Harrison comes knocking on her door, insisting they face the blizzard together at his house. Not only does she find herself very near him at his house, but there is definitely cuddling involved to stay warm (because surival is priority, right?!). This is all the perfect formula for an adorably sizzling Christmas romance. If you're a fan of Christmas reads, make sure to check this one out this Christmas season!

Thank you to Jaqueline Snow, Forever, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

A very cute Holiday romance. Is like a hallmark forced proximity. Neighbors who went on a date once, he ghosted her and they are forced to share space because of a snow storm.

Harrison had like a lot of familial issues and that's the reason he ghosted her. I don't think I will reread this book but it did give me the christmas vibes I needed. '

Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc version of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley and Forever Publishing for this ARC. This book was so cute! Becca is a sorority mom who lives next door to Harrison, a football coach. They went on a date two years ago but Harrison never called Becca back. Becca was upset and heartbroken because she thought it was great date. Fast forward to two years later, there is a huge blizzard during Christmas break where the power goes out and Becca is forced to stay with Harrison until the power is restored. They spend their Christmas break together, reconnecting and discussing what happened two years ago during their date. Overall, this was a cute and fast paced romance and I would definitely recommend!

Read if you like:
Forced Proximity
Next Door Neighbors
Second Chance
Grumpy x sunshine
One Bed

Well, I thought I would enjoy this novel. But unfortunately it turned out to be a disappointment. The narrative simply did not resonate with me. And it's probably due to the writing style which came across like a "cheesy" soap opera.

I didn't particularly care for the characters, Harrison and Becca. They both didn't appear to be fully developed. And Becca's personality started to annoy me with her child-like behavior.

The plot follows a second chance romance with a touch of enemies to lovers trope. Not much happens except the two-step as Harrison and Becca dance around the awkwardness of their situation. And at 34%, I just didn't have it in me to forge on. An unfortunate one star DNF.

I received a DRC from Forever (GCP) through NetGalley. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.

Snowed In for Christmas was the perfect book to start getting into the Christmas spirit. (I start early, SUE ME!) I loved how Becca and Harrison got a second chance at love from Snowmageddon hitting and having to stick together to brave the storm. I loved the communication they had throughout the book especially after Harrison ghosted her two years ago and how he changed a lot since then.

Also, the steamy scenes were amazing and actually dealt a lot with consent, which I LOVE! Of course, I also loved how Snowe included Harrison’s football team and Becca’s sorority girls into the book and how having them in their lives effected their relationship and that they both accepted that. It definitely had some found family vibes! I highly recommend getting this book when it come out OCTOBER 3!

A cute story.
Becca is a little flighty and eccentric and Harrison is the brawny football guy. Do they have anything in common?
A horrible snow storm forces them to be creative and they begin listening to what was there all along.
It’s cheesy, cutesy, and utterly charming.

3.5 STARS

In this delightful holiday read, a cheerful sorority house mom and a grumpy college football coach are unexpectedly thrown together during the festive season due to a campus power outage caused by a snowstorm. The twist? They went on a single date a few years ago and have barely exchanged words since.

This book is an absolute gem for the holiday season. It's incredibly binge-worthy (I devoured it in just a few hours), filled with light-heartedness, and brimming with Christmas cheer. While the romance may develop quickly, the two main characters share a fantastic chemistry and banter that makes their relationship genuinely believable. As someone who cherished their sorority house mom, I easily connected with Becca and appreciated her quirky personality. If you're a fan of holiday romances, this one is a must-read.

*ARC Review*

4.5 stars

Picked this one up on a whim and IT WAS GREAT! Grump and Sunshine plus forced proximity? Perfect.

The book was super cute and an easy fast paced read. The characters were so sweet (just like the hot chocolate that was consistently mentioned) and they paired so nicely together. I was happy that it wasn't enemies to lovers and that the two got along pretty quickly. Their quick interest in each other made me more excited about the story.

I loved that it felt christmas-y and nostalgic while still having a bit of spice. It wasn't too saccharine that I couldn't finish, it felt like a warm hug. Highly recommend

This was a cute and spicy holiday romance. When I read that this was a grumpy sunshine story I had to read it! I flew through this book in less than a day! Becca is all rainbows and roses and Harrison is a grump that ghosted her after a perfect date two years ago. After a freak snow storm hits they are forced to house together. Nothing like a little forced proximity and a fling to make these two realize they are perfect for each other. I really enjoyed this book and the relationship that Becca and Harrison had. It was funny, sweet, and heartwarming. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author!

Rounded up from 4.5
Becca is quirky sorority mom who loves her job. When she tries to repair a broken window at the start of the Holiday break, she gets unexpected help from Harrison, the football team coach. But a blizzard is coming, and she may need more help than just for fixing a window...
This grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, romance is totally Hallmark Christmas movie worthy! You'd have to cut out the "blizzard buddy" spicy scenes, but still. I was gobbling it up and loving it so much... until the third act break up, which was based on such a stupid misunderstanding. And I get that Harrison had other things on his mind, but it took him a while to realize Becca was gone for a guy who was so completely head over heels for her, and he didn't even realize it on his own. That was dicey at best. And then it takes him forever to even start trying to patch things up. Anyway, Becca was an amazing character, so bubbly and clumsy and awkward and I recognize so much of myself in her. And I loved how Harrison admired that. If your looking for a fun and spicy holiday read, I highly recommend that one.
I received an advance review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I really enjoyed this one - Snowed In for Christmas tells you right in the title two of the main themes… that it takes place over Christmas, and that the couple gets snowed in together. Hard to go wrong with that, and it’s a solid 4-star working of this plot.

Jaqueline Snowe has also thrown in that they are neighbors and coworkers - at the same college, Harrison is a football coach and Becca is a sorority house Mom. They previously had one disastrous date and he’s barely acknowledged her since - and now the storm knocked out the power so they’re forced to shack up and even snuggle to stay safe and warm throughout the storm.

It’s a very sweet, quick and definitely enjoyable read - a definite recommendation for those looking for a good time with a fairly predictable ending but looking for something without angst or drama or emotional baggage to get there. I can certainly say this will be a great Christmas read for this year!

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing), and this is my honest feedback.

I love a good grump/sunshine trope and this one did not disappoint! Such a cute, fun holiday read! The ending was absolutely the best! I hope the author continues the story with a sequel.

This was just a really cute and fun winter read! I loved the tension and the steamy scenes were perfection! The perfect book to curl up with on a cold day!

I always enjoy a good snowed in story, this would be a great Hallmark movie. Thank you NetGalley for the early read.

"Snowed In for Christmas" by Jaqueline Snowe is a cozy holiday romance with charming characters and a captivating snowy backdrop. The story's twists keep you engaged, making it a perfect read for getting into the festive spirit by the fire. It's a heartwarming tale that leaves a lasting warm feeling.

Snowed in for Christmas was my first experience reading a book by Jaqueline Snowe and I loved it! Becca is a sorority mom and takes her job seriously. Her neighbor next door is the grumpy football coach who she shared one smoking kiss with two years ago before he ghosted her and never called again. As the Christmas Break starts, Becca finds herself in the sorority house alone with no heat or power from a blizzard. Harrison can't stand to think that she might be there by herself and invites her to ride out the blizzard with him. They try so hard to keep their distance and not discuss what happened after the date two years ago. Maybe they can just be blizzard buddies instead and go their separate ways after?

Becca is quirky and oftentimes told that she's too much. Her parents are constantly trying to set her up with men who either friend zone her or find her annoying. Harrison is married to his work and has a failed marriage to prove it. He has really difficult dynamics with his parents and younger brother. He really liked Becca two years ago during their date was afraid that he wasn't in a place to have a relationship with someone like her. From then on, he tried to avoid her. I love forced proximity books and this one was so cute! It wasn't super heavy on the Christmas theme which I appreciate. I enjoyed getting to see another side of Harrison at his sister's house. His sister making them stay in separate bedrooms had me laughing so hard. I look forward to reading more books from Snowe. It was a super quick read that had a funny but deep storyline without being overly heavy.

Tropes included: not like other girls, forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, sports adjacent romance, only one bed, let's huddle together for warmth, second chance, nursing back to health, strained family relationships, blizzard buddies, let's just bang it out of our system, snowed in, he falls first, holiday romance, quirky "too much" heroine

Thanks so much to NetGalley, Jaqueline Snowe, Forever Grand Central Publishing for this eARC. All opinions expressed are my own. #netgalley #jaquelinesnowe #forevergrandcentralpublishing #SnowedInForChristmas

This was like a spicy Hallmark Christmas movie. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. I enjoyed the plot and mostly enjoyed the characters. The first 30% was pretty repetitive- the failed date and the “I’m quirky” FMC story line. Luckily after that it picked up and was a fun read. I appreciated the character growth, especially the MMC.

I read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I found this book hard to rate. Whilst I liked Becca, I wasn't sure about Harrison. I also found the timeline a bit too long. Two years is a long time to not discuss the date, especially after kissing. How long had he been divorced as well, as he still focused on that too? I felt maybe he spent too much time analysing his issues instead of working through them.
The bedroom scenes had chemistry though, so I can see how they eventually fell for each other.
3.5 stars

Thank you @readforeverpub for a copy of this fun forced proximity story. Becca is a sorority mom and is snowed in during holiday break and is forced to stay with Harrison, the hot football coach. They had 1 date awhile back and it never went anywhere. This story went from 0-60 real quick with the snow storm. There was some fun parts with their interaction but their love story felt rushed.

For those seeking a steamy holiday romance, this book might be a perfect choice. Becca's bubbly and colorful personality shines through, and her role as a sorority house mother adds a sweet touch to the story. The 'blizzard-buddy' fling between Becca and Harrison is passionate and filled with explicit details. Despite some initial reservations, the characters find themselves in a steamy and lighthearted romance.

A big thank you to Netgalley and Jaqueline Snowe for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.