Grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity and Christmas all in one romcom? Count me in. I loved this one, and could relate to both characters's less-than-perfect self-esteem and anxiety, and I loved that they found their perfect match in each other. The caretaking aspect was nice too, along with the only one bed (or mattress); some spice but not too much, and cute F.r.i.e.n.d.s references made this romcom really enjoyable!

“Fling. Fling. Flingy-fling.”
Even a fling can turn into more🤫.

This book made me laugh out loud so much! The best enemies to lovers romantic comedy! I always love how a sunshine can turn a grump around. Seriously the perfect holiday rom-com!

Becca is a house mom of betas. While she lives next door to the coach she kissed and he never called her back. Fate always has a way of playing things out.

Harrison, coach and divorcee has no intentions of dating anyone any time soon. But a blizzard will change all of that.

The sparks and chemistry between these two were off the charts! I truly enjoyed this book so much. Harrison was grey and Becca brought the sunshine. Getting to know these characters and seeing them both grow was beautiful to read. They were the perfect opposites attract.

Thank you, Forever of Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for the EARC! As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts.

Becca is a super quirky sorority mom and her neighbor Harrison is the grumpy football coach. Snowed in for Christmas after a failed date two years prior makes for some awkward moments. This will definitely be a great read for those winter months, and those warm months needing a cool down!

Thank you Net Galley, and Forever Hackett Group for an ARC copy of this book.

My personal thoughts were Becca was just a wee too quirky for me. Her lack of swear words made her seem a little too immature for who she showed as an authority figure. I did like her internal struggle for wanting to reign in her rambles. Her experiencing rejection throughout her life because of her anxious habits was something I haven’t read before; it was well written.
Harrison was a great grumpy/sunshine character, and I think he fit the role of protector/coach well. Him digging a little deeper (with Becca’s assistance) as to why he has such a negative outlook was great to read.

3.5⭐️’s
2.5🌶️’s

A very sweet and a gorgeous romance. The main characters, hero and heroine, were so adorable and loveable. I loved them!

Thank you Forever for my complimentary eARc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Well that was just about the cutest binge-able holiday story ever ! I am not one for reading Christmas books in July, buuttt, when this came up as a read now I just had to have it.

What do you get when you cross a quirky headstrong woman, a broody man, Christmas and a looming snowstorm? Just about the best story ever. I really liked how Jaqueline wrote Becca as a strong, independent woman, but also knew when to let her step down and be helped. Harrison has his own issues, but I love how Becca shows him how to stand up for himself.

That ending made my heart very happy, so I will pretend the little misunderstanding never happened.
Perfect if you like:
Grumpy/Sunshine
2nd Chance

I was so pumped to be approved for this book because I was so pumped to see it finally land a home with a publisher. It takes place at a college in central Illinois, that if you do a little author look up and are familiar with Illinois, it's U of I. Which I absolutely, positively adored.

It's dual, 1st person POV, grumpy vs sunshine, almost second chance (if you count a first date and a kiss two years prior), open door. It's a little insta-lusty when you first meet each character, which makes the MMC's ghosting a little weird until he explains it at almost 40%. He comes off almost as a horndog because he's "reacting" with "tightness" and "need" and he "Couldn't leave her now if he wanted" but HE was the one who didn't call HER.

The writing is fun and moves at a great pace. It is a little show and tell in similar Rom Com peers' way, but I don't think it detracts from the story at all. I also don't think it was necessary, as I thought the author did a great job of showing a lot of what she was also telling. So it did feel oh-so-mildly redundant and unnecessary. The banter is realistic and engaging to read. The characters are well rounded and three dimensional with depth and well fleshed out backstories. The plot is fun--perfect for the middle of summer heat or dead of winter read!

The third act break up is miscommunication, so if you're not a fan, it'll irk you as you read. They resolve it quickly and maturely, but it's definitely still there.

I adored the sorority positivity in this novel! As someone who spent a good number of weekends at her sister's sorority house at U of I, it was so nice to read.

It's such a fun, quick, easy read that will have you wanting to turn the pages and get lost in a snowstorm. If you like Sarah Adams-style books, but want it to be just a little more better and with open door scenes, this is for you!!

I can't wait to see what traditional publishing does for this author's career!!!

WOW! This was like a spicy Hallmark movie!!

I read it at the airport and I couldn’t stop reading!! It’s not quite like any Christmas book I’ve read before. I loved the character development and the real life scenarios that were talked about.

I’ll be posting about this amazing book on my instagram (Bookmarkedfavs) this Thursday, July 20 as part of my Christmas in July!

I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I knew how this book was going to end before it even started. I mean, it's a fluffy romcom.

Misunderstanding troupe (you weren't interested in me?)--check
Sexual attraction and thinking the "we'll just be sex buddies because we can snuggle and get warm and not freeze from the blizzard"--check
Characters growing and bringing out the good in one another--check

Just what I needed read when it's 100 degrees outside--check

[ it is quite sexual in parts though ;) So certain audiences would need warning. (hide spoiler)]

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for giving me a digital copy of "Snowed In for Christmas" by Jaqueline Snowe in exchange for an honest review.

Sorority house mom Becca lives next door to Harrison, the college's football coach. They went on a single date two years ago, and although both supposedly had a good time and a steamy kiss afterward, Harrison ghosted her. Things have been awkward ever since. Why did he ghost her? His immediate reason was that because she's pretty, well-dressed, and friendly, she must also be high-maintenance. (Yes, I know.....Ugh).

Fast forwarding to present day, it's a few days before Christmas; all the house residents except Becca have gone home for the holidays and a blizzard strikes. There's a broken window in the house, no firewood, and then the power goes out. But you know who has lots of firewood? Harrison, of course! He trudges over and insists she hunker down at his place for the duration. Because the storm is predicted to have dangerously low temperatures, she has no choice but to get over her reservations and shelter with him.

Forced proximity works its magic, sorta. The first full day spent together is pretty dang cringe; they keep triggering each other but nobody explains why they're upset. He says something. She withdraws from the conversation. He makes assumptions about what caused that. Repeat. She says something, he withdraws, etc etc. After a full day of this, he gets around to explaining his ghosting behavior and apologizes.

By 3 am, they're curled up in front of the fireplace (because SHARING BODY HEAT is more effective than a million sweaters and every blanket in the house) and the naughty games begin. They then agree to a "blizzard buddy fling" which is just non-friends-with-benefits arrangement for the duration of the storm. Things progress from there. They have plenty of hanky panky, absurdly drive to his sister's house for Christmas (despite the roads not yet being cleared after a freaking BLIZZARD with 6 foot snow drifts but it's okay because he drives a big ole truck), and by the end of the book, they are in luuuuuuurve.

I spent so much of this book just being annoyed. Harrison's issue is that he has a deeply toxic family situation and that, in combination with an unsuccessful marriage a few years prior, has left him pretty messed up. Hence his assumption about Becca being high maintenance. He eventually confronts his terrible parents via video chat, and while that's a good first step, I just cannot help but think this guy needs some decent therapy before I can believe that he's going to be fair and present in any future relationships.

I just never really get the sense that Harrison likes or actually understands Becca. He goes from assuming she's too much work, to thinking she's Not Like Other Girls, to planning a proposal after spending three days alone together. It's just too fast, too superficial to believe. Another thing, and this is strictly a personal pet peeve, twice he calls her a "Good girl" when she agrees to something. The condescension of that phrase infuriates me. She's a grown-ass woman, not a golden retriever.

For her part, I found Becca slightly more likeable, but no more believable. She's kooky! She's colorful! She doesn't match her socks because she likes the surprise of looking down and seeing things jumbled together. Everybody likes her (except the million dates her mother set her up with after the initial Harrison fiasco). She knits because we all know that kooky, warm people like to play with yarn! She veers dangerously close to (but doesn't quite cross) the line of becoming a manic-pixie dream girl but only because she so gracefully handles the responsibility of being proxy parent to dozens of college students.

I hated the resolution to Harrison's professional issues. At the start of the story, the school football team is wallowing. Harrison believes it's because this bunch of players just don't have any drive, discipline, or desire to do what it takes. He has no idea how to engender team spirit, despite having played and coached the game for years. Ultimately, the team does pull together but only after one of the running backs gets into a terrible drunk driving accident and ends up in a coma. They all gather at the hospital and while the young man will never play ball again, the rest of the team is suddenly ready and willing to work together. So rather than use this as a chance to show real character growth on Harrison's part, he gets to rely on a catastrophic medical event to bring about the changes he wants to see. As a narrative device, it's cheap and gross.

I'll probably try another book by this author, because it isn't fair or accurate to base my opinions on just one sample. However, I am not looking forward to doing so.

Becca is a sorority house mom who is bubbly and vivacious and is constantly told by men that she is "too much". She's still smarting from being ghosted by her next door neighbor and the college's football coach, Harrison, two years ago. When they both find themselves snowed in alone during a once-in-a-lifetime storm, they hunker down together and end up finding out a lot more about each other.

I thought this was a really cute snowed-in holiday romance! For some reason, based on the cover, I assumed this was going to be closed door but it definitely wasn't!! I really liked Becca's character and her awkwardness and am glad that Harrison got to see beyond the bubbly personality to the insecurities as well. And as quiet as he is, he's also very supportive of her.

Read this for:
- Grump/Sunshine
- Holiday Romance
- Dual POV
- Forced Proximity
- Only One Bed
- Neighbors

The assumptions that both characters made definitely got a little old pretty quickly and the third act breakup was naturally all about a miscommunication which is one of my pet peeves. I really don't mind a third act breakup or conflict but I REALLY struggle with miscommunication when it's the only reason.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever for the eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the author. This is a quick fun read with likable characters. Awww…Christmas and snow make for a great story. Curl up in a cozy chair with a warm cozy blanket. Enjoy a cup of steaming herbal tea while being transported for an afternoon of enjoyment. I liked this book.

This was a cute take on a snowed in Christmas romance

Becca is a sorority house mom who went on a date with the football coach next door, Harrison, two years ago…and he ghosted her. Now, after everyone has left for the holiday break, a once in a lifetime blizzard hits, and Becca’s only options are freeze in the sorority house alone and keep safe and warm at Harrison’s house with him.

One of the things I really liked about this book was Becca and how she was unapologetically herself. Becca felt authentic in that, yes, she was happy and confident with who she was, but that didn’t mean it didn’t hurt when men passed judgment on her or found her lacking after a single date. Harrison was a complicated figure. I liked seeing Becca break down his walls and that he eventually learned to stand up for himself and set boundaries with his family.
The forced proximity gave the two of them a chance to get to know who the other really was and allowed a genuine bond to form in short time.

As typically always for me, I wish they’d used their words more instead of assuming things or taking half-heard conversations to heart. Harrison ghosting Becca two years prior definitely left a mark on her, and I wish they’d really hashed it out more in-depth than what they did, particularly before things turned physical during their time as “blizzard buddies.” I felt satisfied with their relationship in the end, but wanted some more real discussion about their past before they moved on from it.

Overall all this was a quick read and a fun forced proximity Christmas romance read with genuine and likable characters.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever Grand (Grand Central) for the opportunity to read Snowed in for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe. What a fun way to spend a few days during a major blizzard! Whoa! Loved the characters and the sizzling sex.

I received a free copy of, Snowed In for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Becca is a house mom for a sorority, and a big storm is blowing into town. Harrison the football coach offers her shelter from the storm. I just could not get into this book, and I really tried. I did not care for Becca or Harrison at all.

A nice feel-good book! I loved the settings and characters. Becca was totally unapologetic about her quirky personality. I loved her confidence and how she stood by what she enjoyed! On the other hand, Harrison was pretty good as a male lead. When he realized he had to work on himself, he got right to it. Overall they were a great combination.

Sidenote: There's some miscommunication which I personally hate but it got resolved pretty quickly so I wasn't bothered much.

I have a weakness for Christmas themed romances. They're just so cozy and happy, and this one is no exception. Neighbors who went on a date 2 years ago (a date that went well... until he ghosted her after) suddenly find themselves shacked up together during a crazy snowstorm with no power. There's only a single mattress cozied up by the fire.. for them to keep warm. She's adorably kooky, and he's a sad grump who needs a little sunshine in his life. Adorable. Surprisingly spicy. Just a touch of Christmas cheer and a lot of close proximity. Definitely read if you're a fan of holiday romances that aren't too Christmas heavy

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Well wasn’t this a fun and quick book for “Christmas in July”. It was a basic romcom where girl and boy are stuck together, lots of attraction, lots of laughs and lots of sex! 😳 So speaking of the sex, that’s why I knocked one star off. I thought the sex itself was passionate but the conversations before, after, and ESPECIALLY during were kinda cringy at times. I could have done without all the actual narration from the characters about what they are going to do. 🤣

As far the characters, I really liked both Becca and Harrison. Becca made me laugh with all her random facts and rambling…but I also felt bad for her that she had so many insecurities.

Overall, I do recommend this one if you’re looking for a fun romcom. Is it predictable? Yes, but aren’t most books like this predictable?

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Snowed In for Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a joyful debut romcom!
The absolute perfect grumpy/sunshine holiday story.
This book was the cutest rom-com ever I swear!
The chemistry and banter between Becca and Harrison was perfection right from the start.
I also really liked the grumpy/grumpy trope in this book, it made the characters all the more entertaining.
They were the cutest Blizzard Buddies ever and I loved rocking the Snowpocalypse with these two.
It was amusing and kept me interested, an absolute delight.
If you’re looking for a cozy, holiday read with characters you want to root for this is your book.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Forever for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

“Top five.” I smiled at him. “Kissing you is in my top five favorite things.”
His grin stretched across his entire face. “You’re my favorite thing.”

Becca and Harrison. She’s the quirky, talkative sorority mom and he’s the quiet, grumpy football coach that lives next door. They went on a date two years ago but he ghosted her, now they’re stuck in a blizzard together.

I LOVED this book!! It was so cute and cozy! It makes you want to read this in front of the fireplace with a warm blanket and a cup of hot cocoa!

❄️READ IF YOU LIKE❄️:
- dual POV
- opposites attract
- grumpy football coach x sunshine sorority mom
- next door neighbors
- dislike to love
- second chance romance
- only one bed (mattress)
- forced proximity: stuck in a blizzard together
- knitting, crime books, card games
- teasing banter
- hot chocolate aka the best pick-me-up
- blizzard buddy/snow-pocalypse fling
- random, fun facts

cw: mention of divorce, death of loved one, cancer, strained relationship with brother & parents, toxic family, drunk driving, car accident, miscommunication/lack of communication

Thank you to @readforeverpub and @netgalley for the advanced copy! Snowed in for Christmas is available on October 3, 2023!

WOWZER!! I’ve read other books by Ms. Snowe before but this grumpy/sunshine romance was amazing!!

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5

Let me just start off by saying that it being July I was really looking for an amazing book to kick off my Christmas in July reads. I am Christmas obsessed and when I found this book on Netgalley… instant need!! Especially because the Moo U series is really good and I couldn’t wait to see what Snowe did with a Christmas book, and honestly I was not left disappointed.

We start off with a sorority house mom, Becca, who has had a string of bad luck with love, but who is honestly happy with her life, loves her job, and while may have a few insecurities is honestly just content to let the chips fall where they may and if live comes a knocking well she’ll be ready to open the door. And a record blizzard may just be what she needs for love to come a knocking… in the form of the campus grump… otherwise known as the football coach, Coach Cooper, who lets just say may have a bit of history with our house mom. When a busted window, a power outage, and a blizzard force them together for survival though… let’s just say the fireplace isn’t the only thing sparking!!

Speaking of sparks flying… the chemistry between Becca and Coach Cooper aka Harrison was literally amazing!! I mean they are written in a way that’s so believable I felt like I was reading about two of my friends falling in love! I adored Becca, her sunshiny and colorful personality just sucked me right in and I was rooting her from page one!! She was fun loving, and a bit of a klutz, and disorganized in the best way, as well as having all these seemingly useless but interesting facts to spout at a moments notice (a skill I relate to more than I’d like to admit…) which just made her beyond lovable. Pair that with her heart of gold that was ready to help anyone and everyone and how could you not be rooting for her happily ever after!! And who would be a better match to our colorful, goofball, sunshine but the campus grump, known for only wearing neutrals or his teams colors and seems to be allergic to smiling but the infamous Harrison Cooper. He has been in a bit of a funk since nothing seems to be going his way, his wife left, his football team seems more concerned with partying than winning games, and his family is more focused on babying his little brother who is more concerned with acting like a child than an adult than to even consider their other children. When he helps out his ball of sunshine neighbor though, his walls slowly start to come crumbling down when he realizes that just maybe there is a light at the end of the dark tunnel he has been stuck in. If he’s just willing to let a few of his walls come down. And once those walls start coming down there’s nothing holding these two back from falling in love… even if there’s a few bumps in the road!! But I’ll let y’all read this book to know a bit more!!

If you’re looking for a grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, romance with seriously opposite attracts vibes then with a Christmas background setting than this is absolutely the book for you. And it is one I highly recommend!!