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.

This is a great story that will keep your interest from the first page to the last. Becca and Harrison are neighbors who shared a date and a kiss a few years ago before he ghosted her. Over the last few years, they have shared some awkward encounters and then a snowstorm forces them together under one roof. The more time they spend together, the more they share their vulnerabilities with each other and truly get to know one another. The characters are complex and are beautifully written. I loved that the two of them had a past and the snowstorm gave them a second chance to realize that they are perfect together. I really enjoyed this book, it is a perfect holiday read with plenty of sweet, swoony moments and spice!

I love a good romance, and this one was wonderful! It had witty banter, and lovable characters. I was rooting for them the whole way through!

This was a cute Christmas forced proximity story, where the two main characters are trapped inside together due to a blizzard. I finished it a few days ago and it really hasn't stuck around even that long. A good time filller, but not much more than that.

I adored this christmas romance!

This book is an easy breezy, quick read, opposites attract, forced proximity, second-ish chance, lots of smiles, charming holiday read!

It’s dual POV with a charming house-mom and the grumpy coach next door.

Whether you read it in the snow or by the beach, Becca and Harrison will make the perfect addition!

What do you get when, after your first and only date, he doesn't call...even though he lives next door. Two years of avoidance, misunderstanding, and awkwardness. Thankfully, an epic blizzard arrives to solve this problem, show these two that they made for each other, and move this relationship towards its logical conclusion...romance and love. Sorority house mom, Becca, is quirky, fun, but unlucky at love. Football coach, Harrison, is grumpy, closed off, and a bit unsure of himself. Together, they've done a great job of hiding their true feelings from each other for far too long and, in turn, avoiding what we all know will be their epic love story. When Mother Nature brings them together, with the need to snuggle up by the fire to avoid freezing, the sparks begin to fly as is to be expected. But this book also had some unexpected depth. I enjoyed watching Becca help Harrison face his issues and helping him see his own strength. This was truly a fun story and, although I read it in August, I was happy to be "snowed in" with these two and to experience their happily ever after.

Becca - a quirky, colorful, dedicated to owning her vibe, sorority house mom. She’s got a penchant for hot chocolate, patterns, knitting, and reading. She DOES NOT have a penchant for the (sexy) man next door who ghosted her after their first date (like every other guy who thinks she too much). Harrison- the (sexy) man next door who ghosted Becca. College football coach, no-pictures-on-his-walls-havin, grump. With a fortress around his heart 20 ft high, fresh-ish out of a bad breakup and NO CHRISTMAS TREE. I think you get where this is going - grumpy X sunshine anyone ? Except there is in fact NO actual sunshine (besides Becca)…

A Snowpocalypse of epic proportions hits their midwestern town and a broken window and power outage ends up with Becca @ Harrison’s house before she freezes to death. They’ll just ride it out as Blizzard Buddies … and maybe create some of their own heat.

First, I don’t know who formatted this book -but the SNOWFLAKES on each chapter heading and section breaks - they deserve a raise - such a cute touch. Second, Jaqueline SNOWE?!?- obviously destined to write a snowy romance. Anyway, I really enjoyed reading this for a couple reasons. Banter & internal dialogue gets me every time- I love the back and forth externally and internally. It had a ton of romance tropes I love, a FMC who was unabashedly herself and encourages others to do the same (think: Fizzy), and a bit of spice. Lastly, while not a main focus, I LOVE a portrayal of sibling bonds and this one did not disappoint there either!

If you love: Grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, a TOUCH of sports, strong FMC working through her insecurities, building others up, and generally just being a BOSS, and banter this is for you!

This book had some sweet moments but I struggled to get into it. Such a great premise. Just not the one for me.

Thank you for the chance to read an advance copy.

As always, that you for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!
Cute and cozy little Romance. I enjoyed the book for what it was.
What you read as the summary is exactly what you get in the book.
Definitely a sunshine/grumpy trope.
Not my exact cup of tea but I think that there are many people out there who will find this book very charming.

Becca is a house mom at sorority and helps 50 young women with moving away from home and they all love her. Though she loves her job, she is glad to be getting a two week break for Christmas when all the young women head home. A big storm is coming and she wakes up one morning with now heat and now power. Her grumpy neighbour, Harrison, checks on her and invites her to stay at his place, where he has a fireplace. She packs a bag, and heads over to his place. Even though Harrison ghosted her two years ago after a single date and amazing kiss, they agree to become "blizzard buddies" and they both start to understand each other a bit better.

I really liked the story line of Becca and her being herself and coming to terms with the fact that she doesn't need to change herself for a partner. Yes, she is quirky and a bit of a hot mess at times, but I think we all are to some degree. I liked how Harrison really fell for her because of who she was, not asking her to change and not loving her "in spite of" her quirks.

I did struggle with Harrison and his reasons for ghosting Becca two years ago. He at least owed her a phone call, or a chat that it was a him issue, not her. He eventually managed to get me over to his side when we started to see changes in him with both Becca and his football team.

These two did have some good banter and some great chemistry. You could tell they really were attracted to each other, which led to some spicy moments. Overall, this was a great read you could cozy up with a cup of hot coca with. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.

Read if you like: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, second chance

Thank you netgalley and forever for the free e-Arc in exchange for my honest review. This is back to back disappointing christmas reads and had assumed would have been a 5 star book there were some things in this book that gave me the ick and wish the editing team, super early readers because it took away from the enjoyment of this book.

I have to admit, I was sort of fully on board when I read the author's note about how she was snowed in for a week with her husband back in 2013. Once I was feeling all warm and fuzzy from that, I settled in for this delightful grumpy-sunshine romance.

Becca was quite the quirky heroine, and who love quirky characters? ->This girl!<- It wasn't just about cute quirks though, but rather that she acknowledged and embraced her quirks. You know that they say, let your freak flag fly, and I loved that Becca was unapologetically herself. She was well loved by her "girls", and that affection was well earned. Becca had a heart of gold and had kindness to spare.

I had a bit of a beef with Harrison for ghosting Becca two years ago, but he was able to win me over. Most might think of him as grumpy, but he had reasons. His ex-wife, his parents, and his brother were all sources of pain and aggravation for him. His ex was a reminder of how his marriage failed, while his brother never fails to needled Harrison about his losing record. I was happy that he was able to work through some of this over the course of the story, and I was especially excited when he finally let his inner leader shine with his team.

But, some of the best parts of this story were when Harrison and Becca was just trying to survive horrific weather conditions. The weather was definitely frightful, but at least they had each other to keep warm. Nothing like some good old-fashioned forced proximity to get the sparks flying, and it was wonderful watching these two open up and grow closer to each other.

I did say that Harrison's family was a sore spot for him, but he had an older sister who was magnificent. I had the best time celebrating Christmas with her and her brood. The kids were too cute, and it made me happy to know Harrison had someone in his corner.

Overall, I was happy to be snowed in with Becca and Harrison. I am always happy to see love get a second chance, and it's even better when the two people are so perfect for each other. I laughed a whole lot, and that stupendous epilogue left me hopped up on sunshine and rainbows.

This read for me, was a disconnection from everything else I read. It was fun, silly, and that young romance touch we miss from time to time.
So this is a read for that pure winter snowy crisp loving coldness weather, where we all bundle up type of feel. You have that cute sports aged romance here between a football guy and a soccer mom. Like all stories, this one starts off weird, silly and awkward. But it definitely builds and gives you all types of memorable feels. Enjoy.
I just reviewed Snowed In for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe. #NetGalley