Four stars. Wonderful characters and plot. Fun Rom Com!! Will be recommending and reading anything in the future from this author. Thank you for the title.

This was a cute book. Not a lot of Christmas / holiday vibes. It was just set in December and I think they mention Christmas / holiday stuff once or twice in this book. This was a forced proximity, romance book. Still really liked it. But if you’re looking for a book with a lot of Christmas/ holiday vibes this is not that. I think the title is a little misleading. But I would suggest this one.

I really enjoyed this one. It’s light and fun! I’m a fan of they don’t like each other in the beginning. Not really enemies but he’s still a grump. Great palette cleanser for those that need a good holiday read.
I liked the sorority part of it since you don’t see it a lot in books. This is also a great forced proximity

Thank you Read Forever for the advance copy.

I really, really wanted to love Snowed In For Christmas by Jacqueline Snowe but sadly, this book was not for me.

Snowed In For Christmas was fine - definitely not my favorite. Becca and Harrison would be lovely one minute and absolutely unbearable or cringey another (together and/or separately). Some of the plot was totally random that it stop the story from flowing as well.

Becca comes across as cupcakes and rainbows. However, people kept referring to her as weird and I just didn’t see it. Maybe I am just more accepting. I don’t know. It was bothersome.

But…readers should still give this a try especially if they love:
•grumpy/sunshine
•smutty holiday reads

Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Closed Door Modification: Chapters 10, 11, 14, 17, 18

im starting with the Christmas books early. I loved this one! super sweet and light Christmas read. im really trying to get in the Christmas spirit and this was exactly what I needed.

For those who want a lighthearted romance with lots of steam this holiday season, this might be a winner for you!

With a massive blizzard forcing the power to go out, Becca reluctantly ends up under the same roof as Harrison, the grumpy football coach next door ... who also ghosted her two years ago after a seemingly perfect date and kiss.

Goofy, bubbly, and colourful, Becca was a true sunshine! Often labeled as "too much" or "too odd" by the men she has dated, I liked that she still stayed true to herself despite some insecurities. And I really enjoyed the unique addition of her working as a sorority house mother. Her relationship and dedication to the girls under her care was sweet.

I wanted to love this, but the "blizzard-buddy" fling Becca and Harrison fall into felt a bit awkward and forced. It didn't help that the bedroom scenes and overall language throughout made me cringe. I don’t mind a steamy romance, but this felt more focused on lust and their physical relationship. Because of that, I didn't quite believe their chemistry or happily ever after.

OMG! What a unique Christmas tale! Full of snow, more snow, and the hilarious antics of grumpy neighbor/college football coach and happy, colorful, clumsy sorority mom when they get snowed in over Christmas break. A fun Christmas romance!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Quirky Becca is a house mom to a bunch of sorority girls who keep her on her toes. Her main focus in life is making sure the girls have everything they need to succeed, while Becca herself avoids the stoic and reserved college football coach Harrison, who happens to live next door. The one awkward date they shared in the past is enough to make Becca stay away. When a blizzard hits right before Christmas, the two are forced to shelter together. Will their need to lean on each other dim Becca's light or melt Harrison's heart? Filled with witty banter, steamy moments and a tale of knowing your worth as a woman, this one is the perfect winter romance.

I really, really wanted to like this book. However, it suffers from two major problems: 1) 70% of the book is two people, who think the other hates them, trapped in a house. It's a setup that should be resolved with literally 30 seconds of conversation, but apparently it takes hours and hours of hours of conversation for people to get to the point. 2) The author, who lives in Arizona, says she got trapped with her husband in a storm, but it's clear she knows pretty much nothing about snowstorms. (For example, both of their houses should have every pipe burst and have massive water damage; 40 mph gusts are _not_ strong enough to either knock you over or break windows; I've NEVER seen a snowstorm where it drops to -60 degrees because if it drops that low, it's unlikely to snow; and four wheel drive does not actually make it safer to drive on ice.)

The book gets much better after the two main characters get out of the house, but by that point, I was so aggravated that I just couldn't get into the book. It's a pity, because it could have been so good.

Snowed In for Christmas was a cute, cozy read, perfect for reading in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate!

I thought this book was delightful! Becca and Harrison were such a perfect couple, the perfect grumpy x sunshine! The way they slowly warmed up to each other, while navigating their awkward feelings left over from their first date years ago was funny and sweet.

To be honest, at first, I didn't know if I would like Becca. I couldn't really connect with her, because her job as a "sorority mom" really threw me off. I had NO idea this was an actual job someone could do. Also, she was quite quirky and odd, but eventually, she really grew on me!

I thought Harrison was a great MMC. His hot, broody, grumpy personality really went well with Becca's sweet, odd, and colorful one. I loved seeing him navigate his feelings toward Becca and how she helped him work through personnal issues.

There were some great spicy moments, some cute, heartelt ones and a happy-ever-after! This book was the perfect kick-off to the holiday season and I definitely recommend it!

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Who doesn't just love grumpy x sunshine?!?
The banter between Harrison and Becca throughout this book was just so much fun - I love when a book can truly make me smile. Throughout this story I just kept picturing the house mom from my sorority house (which was in a very snowy city) and imagined what would have happened if this story took place there - which was so much fun to imagine. Snowe's debut book was such a quick read because I just wanted to keep reading about Harrison and Becca. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to add a book to their winter TBR.

Gotta love a snowed in, forced proximity to stay warm, holiday romance. Lots of tropes at work in this grump vs. quirky sunshine story. Becca Fairfield is sorority mom, meaning she works as the house mother to a college sorority. She truly marches to her own drummer. She is full of random facts, loves to read and is a fountain of information about leadership, team building and support. She has studied the topics to be a leader to the sorority and sisterhood. Next door lives Harrison Cooper. He is the college football coach, surly and his team didn’t do well this year. They went a date once two years ago and he didn’t call again.

After the girls leave for the holidays Becca and Harrison find themselves in a storm of the century. With some broken windows, power outages the two are forced to snuggle together in front of Harrison’s fireplace. These blizzard buddies are delightful as they open up about family expectations, a failed marriage and everything else. The story is very enjoyable. I love when they visit his sister and her family. There is some miscommunications but I like that it gets resolved quickly. And getting both MCs POVs is extra nice. This is steamy and fun. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.
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This was a perfect holiday read. Two neighbors with completely different personalities get snowed in together and end up falling for eachother. It's funny, steamy, and an easy read.

What a perfect, cute, spicy lil holiday romance to get us ready for winter.

Here’s what I loved:
• sunshine/grump
• second chance romance
• snowed in (hence the title) & forced proximity
• dual POV
• using body heat to stay warm 🥵

I wasn’t sure where we were heading when it started with the sorority house mom angle, so I’m glad it ended up not taking place around the college girls too much. And I really appreciated that Harrison respected Becca’s insight and suggestions about helping be a leader for his football team without getting defensive or dismissive.

TW/CW: minor injury, toxic relationships, car accident

Becca is a sorority housemother who says goodbye to her beloved girls for the holidays and is looking forward to having a little alone time before Christmas.

Harrison is her next-door neighbor who is the perpetually scowling football coach that is unhappy about the trajectory of his football team and their losing season.

Becca and Harrison had one great date two years ago-at least that's what Becca had thought. Harrison ghosted her afterwards and aside from some awkward run-ins on campus they have been out of each other's lives.

However, when a record-breaking blizzard hits their town and the power goes out, Harrison and Becca come together to pool resources and ride the storm out together.

Becca is sure that she can survive this snow apocalypse, even if it does mean spending time alone with Harrison.
Right?

As the weather rages outside, inside Harrison and Becca have the opportunity to spend time, to talk, and to challenge the assumptions they have made about each other years ago. As the chemistry between them sizzles and things definitely cross the friendship "blizzard buddy" line, Becca hopes that she can keep her feelings in check and take this experience for the momentary fling that it is and not risk having her heart broken by Harrison. Again.

Told from both Becca and Harrison's point of views, we come to a greater understanding and appreciation of these characters and their own personal journeys. Snowe creates the ideal SPICY holiday romance that is the perfect sexy read for the holiday season. I loved spending time with these characters and look forward to other works by Jaqueline Snowe.

This was really cute! I read it in essentially 2 sittings. I feel like I would have preferred a slower burn and a less...kind of silly 3rd act breakup BUT, again it was cute. And steamy. This is a great winter/christmas option, it'll really make you feel like you're living through a blizzard. Another aspect I enjoyed was the unique setting/occupations of the MCs and how it impacted their lives. I'd read more from this author in the future!

I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas romance!! Becca and Harrison are a sweet couple—her vivacity is the perfect foil for his grumpiness! Forced to share a space when a blizzard knocks out power, they start to thaw out their own feelings for each other, and it was delightful!! I loved watching the two of them spar, and laugh, and and care for each other. The love scenes are steamy, but it was the way they opened up their hearts to each other that put a big smile on my face. Grab some cocoa, light a fire, and curl up under a cozy blanket with this book!

"Snowed in for Christmas" was a quick and charming read. It delivered what I expected from a typical romance novel. It wasn't the best or the worst book, just somewhere in between. I enjoyed the authors writing, but the usual cheesiness made it a three-star read for me. I would read other books by her, this was a good fluffy for in-between heavier books!

Thanks to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the chance to review this arc.

The grumpy/sunshine and forced proximity tropes in romance books are my absolute FAVORITE so this one really put a smile on my face! I need to read more from the author ASAP because I truly adored her writing style and characters.

this is such a sweet holiday grumpy/sunshine romance. it's quick, sweet and heartfelt and I really enjoyed it. i thought harrison was such a cute grump and becca's upbeat energy is so adorable. they both truly deserved their happy ending. thanks so much to netgalley for this arc. i'll definitely have to check out her other books.