This book started out really strong, a second chance romance with grumpy and sunshine characters that are forced to share a house in the few days leading up to Christmas.

Harrison and Becca are truly opposites attract, and that’s where I started to struggle with them. I completely understood the attraction between the two of them, but I didn’t feel the emotions. There were two many times where they just shut down on each other.

The end wrapped things up a little too quickly to be believable, especially since they were living right next door to each other but no contact for days.

This is the perfect cozy Christmas-y book! It was full of cute, fun moments along with real vulnerable moments that made the story so well balanced! There is nothing better than a grumpy/sunshine couple who are forced to spend time together.

The fact that that Harrison and Becca went on one date two years ago and the he ghosted her?? And now they’re stuck together for who knows how long?? It was the literal perfect storm for them to sort out their issues. They were both SO DIFFERENT. Becca was literal sunshine and Harrison was the grumpiest person ever. But somehow they worked so well. They understood each other on a deeper level than any other person in their lives. I just wish we could have seen them together out in the world! I want to see how cute they are outside of their little high pressure bubble!

The epilogue was so sweet! It was the perfect full circle moment for them!

Thank you so much to Forever and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

📘 Snowed in for Christmas
✍️ Jaqueline Snowe
💗 Romance
📄 336 pages
🗓️ October 3, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to Forever Publishing for gifting me an ARC of Snowed in for Christmas.

Snowed in for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a quirky, spicy romcom centering around a next door neighbors: a delightful, sunshiny sorority house mom, Becca Fairfield, and, a handsome, grumpy football 🏈 coach Harrison Cooper. Two years ago, the next-door neighbors Becca and Harrison went on one date, but they have rarely spoken since that time. Now, the pair have a second chance to reunite during a blizzard 🥶.

This is book makes me want to grab a cup of hot chocolate and sit wrapped in blanket by the fireplace 🔥 Well, maybe not at the present moment but in a month. It still feels like summer in my area, and the only weather notices I receive at the moment are in regards to excessive heat and hurricanes 🌀 in my area

This book tugged on my heartstrings! Half the book I wanted Becca and Harrison to reunite. The other half, I wanted Harrison to take a long walk off a short pier. Becca is so warm and bubbly while Harrison is such a grinch!

I do wish there was a chapter highlighting two years earlier. I would have loved to know more about Becca’s thoughts during the first date as well as be able to more clearly see the character development.

Overall, I sincerely enjoyed reading this contemporary holiday romance, and I highly recommend it this holiday season 🎄

Read if you enjoy:
🌦️Grumpy sunshine
🛏️ Only one bed
✌️Dual POV
💗 Second Chance
💞 Opposites Attract
🧲 Forced Proximity
🎄 Holiday Romance

A very cute Christmas/winter themed rom com with quite a few spicy scenes. This was a very cozy read and the romance flowed nicely. The setting was unique and a bit Friday Night Lights. A classic snowed in during a storm romance.

I wanted to love this book, it had such a cute premise and a great cover, but it just slightly missed the mark for me. I liked the characters, but didn’t fall in love with them. And the relationship between the two seemed forced and unbelievable. It was an ok book, that some might love, but for me it was a miss. I received an ARC and this is my honest review.

3.75 ✰

This was such a cute and steamy Christmas romance! I love a good forced proximity trope and this delivered.

This follows sorority mom Becca and the school football coach Harrison, who have opposite personalities. They are brought together because of a blizzard and it’s so cozy and fun. 🙌🏼 perfect book to kick of the holiday season with!

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for one-bed, one-room, one-house, snowed-in trope, but damn did this book taste my patience.

Again not necessarily a bad book, but not for me, I guess.

It was a comparatively shorter book than other romance books (as per the NetGalley pages), and more than half of it was full of hook-ups (read: excessive steam) between the MCs.
Hey I'm all in for the steam but I didn't find the "love" aspect in this story. It was more lust than love.

Sorry to say it wasn't for me.

<i>Thank you Netgalley & Publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review.<i>

I thought this was adorable. When I first read the description and it was grumpy/sunshine I thought, yes, I need this. Becca is the house mom for a sorority and everyone loves her. She is bright and colorful and takes care of her girls. Harrison is the football coach and with their season ending earlier than they were hoping, he isn't sure how much longer he will have a job. When everyone goes home for Christmas and a freak snowstorm happens, Becca and Harrison have no choice but to work together to make it through the week.
Harrison took Becca on a date two years ago and then avoided her immediately. Ghosted her and turns away when she comes near. The only reason he did this is because he could see himself falling for her and he definitely wasn't in the head space for all that. After his divorce and his family drama he just wants to be left alone, or so he thinks. Turns out, having Becca in his house feels normal, like this was always how it was meant to be. So is this snowstorm fling turning into more for both of them, or will they leave it in the past as soon as the power comes back on and they don't need one another's warmth anymore?
Harrison had so many deep seeded issues from his past with his wife, to his brother and parents basically being terrible to him. Becca took all of his hang ups in stride. She was just there for him no matter what and he could see that is how a relationship should be. It was easy and shouldn't feel like work all the time. Someone who accepts you as you are and doesn't make you feel bad about it.
Thank you to Forever, Jaqueline Snowe and Netgalley for an early copy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars

thank you netgalley and forever for an ARC!

*miscommunication trope is not my favorite which knocked a few points off my end.* this book was a good as a palette cleanser between thick, heavy books. this would totally be a cute, steamy read for the christmas-y time. although, the title seems a tad misleading to me because i felt like they didn’t emphasize it being christmas time much other than mentioning it being december like once…

i’m also a sucker for a book that gives the hallmark movie vibe and this did just that for me in the sense of the relationship between the main characters.

overall, i liked it and think the characters are very easy to like together as well as separately!

3.5 stars. I didn't love this as much as I wanted to and I'm so bummed! I love her Central State series and have read a couple of her other standalones as well; something about Snowed In For Christmas didn't work for me but it's hard to put my finger on it. It felt really fast paced? Like I wanted a bit more awkward getting to know each other kind of stuff. But I liked Becca and Harrison a lot, and I really loved the ending! The second half definitely worked better for me. Overall it's a very good Christmas romance and I do recommend it. I just personally didn't love it as much as other books of hers that I've read.

As fun as the premise sounded, I just could not continue reading. I read until 50% before I gave up.
I am the first person to complain when there are paragraphs of description/telling, as I am more a conversation/banter/showing type of girl. However, this book made me realise that I need those conversations to be meaningful and lead somewhere. A large part of it is just mundane and quite frankly, boring to me.
This book also seems to be a lot spicy. Which is not my thing. I don't mind spice, as long as there's a plot along. Unfortunately that was not the case here - they are stuck together and have loads of convos and sleep together. That's pretty much the extent of it.
Evidently, I'm not the audience for this book. If you want a light, quick read, this might be for you.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Snowed in for Christmas is a cozy and steamy romance that makes for a perfect winter read!

Becca and her neighbor Harrison went on one date years ago, and he ghosted her. It has made living side by side a bit awkward for the last two years. When a huge blizzard hits their town and the power goes out, Harrison and Becca hunker down together to share warmth and make it through the storm. Of course everyone knows direct body contact helps warm you up the fastest…

I enjoyed both of the main characters. Becca is the quintessential quirky girl with her multicolored outfits and nervous rambling, while Harrison is the classic quiet grump. The pair find ways to bond such as their careers helping college students and issues with their families. I liked that we could see their connection growing from just an attraction to one where they cared for each other. They attempt a friends with benefits situation that truly heats the place up and delivers on the spice and dirty talk.

The book is somewhat short, leading to a quick resolution after some miscommunication. It would be perfect to read during the first snowfall this year!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Cute rom-com that will definitely get you in the mood for the holidays! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

CW: family tensions, drunk driving accident (side character)

I would recommend if you're looking for (SPOILERS)

-m/f contemporary romance
-second chance
-forced proximity
-snowed in together
-opposites attract
-only one bed
-he falls first and hard

This just delivered on everything I trust Jaqueline Snowe to provide. A tropey read with excellent steam and just a fun time. Becca and Harrison had a great date two years ago, but then Harrison ghosted her, not ready to start dating after his divorce. But whoops Becca needs a place to stay during an epic snow storm.

I adored how different these two were, yet in their hearts they valued the same things. These two had amazing chemistry as they tried to pretend that nothing was sizzling during all of that attraction. Add in a need for body heat and these two were just explosive together. Harrison was so closed off, but to watch him just be gone on Becca was just the sweetest, how he couldn't stay away from her once they got together. This man was gone in the best way.

If you're looking for a great holiday read with steam, definitely check this one out.

Steam: 3.5

Thank you NetGalley and Forever Publishing for a copy in exchange for an honest review but this book wasn't for me...
It had a fun premise for a romance book.... Big snow storm and power is out? Becca's neighbor Harrison insists that she come to his place to stay warm and safe? But Harrison is the same guy that ghosted her after their date two years ago! 
I spent too much of the book being annoyed at how many times we were reminded that Harrison ghosted Becca and how Becca is so quirky that men don't take her seriously - only to be topped off by Becca getting injured three times in the first 20% of the book, each time with Harrison to the rescue. I'm also confused with the blizzard, we are told over and over that it's -60 degrees out, they only have a fire to keep warm, and Becca's on the verge of hypothermia multiple times but then they're naked having leisure spicy time - I guess the physical activity of it all really warms you up ;) 
I can see how others would like this book, it just missed the mark for me

A sweet rom com about second chances and a romance that blossoms in forced proximity. Becca and Harrison are very different- very different. They had one date, one hot kiss years ago and then nothing until...they're snowed in together, Brr. This works out better than either of them could have expected. Snowe (really?) does a nice job with these character and their back stories (not all sunny) and with making the blizzard feel, well, real. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Trope-y but fun.

I received an e-Arc from the publisher and Netgalley for an honest review!

I could not stop reading this book. It was a perfect romantic comedy adventure being stuck in a blizzard. I had to know what was going to happen between Harrison and Becca. I could see this being made into a cute movie too!

So many things kept happening that was sweet and funny. One thing after another. I liked how Harrison and Becca connected slowly and gave each other a chance during their time together in the blizzard. Their conversation was real.

There are a few steamy moments in this book after all it is a rom com. Whoo whee. I felt it!

I love how the books switches from Becca and Harrison's point of view and thoughts!

Becca has a heart of gold but if you mess with her friends or family she will turn into a lion. She shows compassion, leadership and kindness. I love how she rambles. I love how she is not a person who would do well in an emergency situation. She faints at the sight of blood. And her hot chocolate!

Harrison is a guy who is grumpy but under the grumpy exterior, he's a guy with kindness. It takes him a while to show his softer side of things. I love how he's handy in things and how he helps Becca in certain situations. He's a great uncle which I liked seeing in the story. I think Becca brings out the better side in Harrison.

I will say that both of their families have their quirks. Becca's mom is being a mom who is hilarious in trying to set her up which does not succeed. Her father seems super chill.

Harrison's sister is awesome who has three kids and husband which give off a great family vibe. I love the visit! His brother, Hank needs to wake up because his parents put Hank on a pedestal.

Each of their families have their own issues. I liked how Becca would give Harrison an out if he needed it and Harrison did the same for Becca. All of that tied in nicely with the story.

This is a pleasant and fun read! You have to pick this up if you are looking for a cozy, cute and sweet read. October 3rd 2023!

My expectations for this were really high. I love the cover (so cute!), I love Christmas books, and I love snowed in stories. Unfortunately, this let me down.

Neither one of the characters stood out to me. I didn’t necessarily hate them, but I didn’t particularly care about them or what happened to them. They were flat and rather one dimensional. Their dialogue was very cheesy and contrived. The “Blizzard Buddies” name for each other was very cringy, as were the steamy scenes. There was no buildup to them either, which made them feel out of place.

Most of the story was told and not shown. We’re told that Becca and Harrison had a date two years prior that ended up with him ghosting her, but it wasn’t shown. That made Becca’s obsession of constantly thinking to herself “I was ghosted, I was ghosted” seem kind of pathetic, especially since the reader didn’t actually “see” it happen.

Also, the Christmas vibes were sorely lacking with this. A few mentions here and there but nothing more than that.

This had a lot of potential, but unfortunately I was disappointed by this one.

Snowed In for Christmas was a very cute, cozy holiday read. Sorority mom Becca is is all set for two weeks of hot chocolate and relaxation, only a blizzard derails her plans and she ends up at her neighbor’s to last out the storm—only grumpy football coach Harrison has already ghosted her before, but as the two become blizzard buddies, she starts to wonder if they have a second chance in them. I loved Becca—she’s all sunshine and kindness but so authentic in her fear of being too much. My heart really went out to her and I wish that had maybe been addressed a little more. And Harrison has so much pain in him too but is so closed off. This forced proximity, grump sunshine is fun and heartfelt and cozy. It has a good amount of steam with a lot of Hallmark Christmas movie kind of vibes. I do wish the two communicated better on what their situation was and some of the writing felt a little forced at times, but I still really thought this was adorable. I love how Harrison falls for her, even if it’s all a little fast, and there’s just great balance and chemistry in these two. A very cute holiday read!