Such a cozy, fun read around this time of year. Thoroughly enjoyed it, I could predict where the story was going .

2.5 ⭐️
After Holly is left at the altar, she leaves London to work in a private chalet in Verbier. I loved many elements of this book - Holly’s self-discovery, the found family, the descriptions of Verbier, the food and the wine - but the actual romance fell completely flat. The synopsis doesn’t indicate Xavier as the MMC but rather Luca. The book spends far too much time on a love triangle and relationship that will go nowhere and then BAM in the last 15% of the book she finds out Xavier is in a fake relationship and is free to be with Holly. It comes out of nowhere. Also after working his debt off for 3 years, he’s giving up his Parisian restaurant and moving to Tuscany?!?!
A better novel would have been one where Xavier and Holly are the sole focus and the ending wasn’t a cobbled together mess.

Escape to the Swiss Chalet by Carrie Walker had well-developed characters and a plot that was lovely. This book was a delight to read. I highly recommend!

**Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the e-ARC. All opinions expressed are voluntary and my own.**

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.
This was a great book and I'll be purchasing it for the library.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable. The plot is one that is engaging and I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

I read this one a few months back and somehow I forgot to write a review!

I really loved this one, it was the perfect winter read as I cozied up next to the fire. I loved how the FMC branched out of her confront zone and the growth and opportunities that came with it! This book definitely had me wanting to hit the kitchen to cook and bake.

Overall this book was amazing and gave you that perfect hallmark vibe. It was one I bought a physical copy of to add to my shelf to revisit next winter.

This is such an accomplished debut novel, with some entertaining characters and a glorious setting in the Swiss Alps. I enjoyed all the small details about life in the ski village as the snowy slopes sparkled in the sun. Holly has found herself working there after a traumatic heartbreak and she is determined to try to give herself some space to heal. There are plenty of laughs to be raised as Holly tries to take part in the Winter Sports on offer as well as her attempts to settle into the lodge.

This is a gentle, slow burn romance which is an entertaining read. The festive touches add to its appeal and all the delicious sounding food and drink certainly add to the atmosphere. Holly has some thinking to do as regards her future but she slowly finds some courage and self belief despite a few shaky decisions.

In short: let it snow!

This was a lovely and enjoyable, light read. I thought it read really well for a debut and if I hadn’t been informed then I wouldn’t have known it. This is one of those books that once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down. It is a quick read, but that doesn’t take away the enjoyment from it.

I thought most the characters were really likeable, obviously in a book, you’re always going to have characters that annoy you, or you’re not as keen on, in this you will find characters you love and some that you dislike intensely in my case, but that’s the fun of reading.

I love the descriptions in this book, they me really want to go somewhere snowy and given the amount of snow we get in Britain or where I am anyway, the complete lack of it, the idea of being somewhere snowy is just lovely to me, but then I I love the cold and being snuggled, unlike Holly. There are also wonderful descriptions of food, warning to anyone reading this, bring snacks you are going to need them.

Overall, I found this to be a really enjoyable rom-com, nice seasonal reading, something to cuddle up in front of a fireplace since we can’t be in Switzerland

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Holly Roberts hates the cold and it’s no secret. However, after experiencing heartbreak she still takes an opportunity to work as a sous-chef in the Swiss Alps.

Overall, the story is cute. There was not quite enough plot, character depth, or high stakes for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ebook arc.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒕….

I have devoured this book in just one sitting. This is just the perfect winter read.

Set in a ski resort, I have been transported by this one. This is brilliant. Holly has been jilted at the alter and is looking for a change. I loved her. Holly also is known for hating winter and decides a ski resort is the place to be.

The descriptions of delicious foods and wines has had my mouth watering. I felt like I have been lifted and placed within the chalet.

This is a book that is amusing, funny and enjoyable. It’s been a wonderful read that I have adored. The best way to describe this debut is perfection in book form.

There is nothing negative I can say about this gem, it is brilliant from beginning to end. Written in a way that just draws you in and makes everything seem familiar. This book has converted me as a fan of this author.

I can’t wait to read more

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This was such a quick and easy read! First of all, the cover is amazing - but I was immediately drawn into the story and could not put this down!

Readers experience love, laughter, and adventure against the stunning backdrop of the mountains. I found Escape to the Swiss Chalet by Carrie Walker to be a delightful romantic comedy that transported me from the familiar comfort of home to the breathtaking beauty the mountains provide. I used to live in a mountain valley, and just loved going back.

Meet Holly Roberts. She’s known among family and friends for her aversion to cold weather. So it surprises everyone when she agrees to pack her bags and move to the Swiss Alps. After experiencing heartbreak, Holly spends the winter season working as a sous-chef for wealthy twins. And one is pretty darn handsome. As Holly seeks to escape her problems, could she find her Happily Ever After in the Swiss Alps?

This cannot be a debut novel, but turns out it is! This read is a total sweet and funny romance, perfect for those of us who enjoy a picturesque setting and charming characters. This story was an enchanting escape and I totally reached for my cozy blanket while imagining the snow-capped peaks.

Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A pefect winter romcom read. Similar to Eat Pray Love- sometimes running away from your probelms and moving across the world is closer to running into all the answers.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a super fun new beginning novel! It was so romantic and I loved the setting. The food was also fun to read about.

Aww, this was cute! I liked the idea of escaping from your life that isn't going so well and taking a vacation (but now that I've read Gone Girl, I can only think of doing that Amy Dunne style). Nevertheless, this book felt so cute and sweet, like cotton candy. I really enjoyed it and I think it's the perfect winter read!

Holly is left at the alter on her wedding day, so when a chance to take a six month job at a ski resort in Switzerland opens up she jumps at the chance. Learning to ski, improve her wine and cooking skills, plus having several men around her helps to see life in a new way. Fun read and one I highly recommend.

This winter romcom was absolutely adorable. I loved the characters and their relationship dynamics. The setting was absolutely dreamy. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.

Omg. I so felt for Holly!
When first we meet, she's in prep mode for her upcoming wedding in a few weeks, and the person that says combining two lives into one household isn't work, has never been through it or helped someone else through it...but I digress. That work is going to a HEA end goal, so of course it's worth it... but what if it doesn't? What if the person that was the man of your dreams all of a sudden calls it quits? Let me set the scene a little better...*ahem*... he decides to share of all this ON YOUR WEDDING DAY. Yeah. Anyone else's jaw drop, or maybe you're getting the pitchforks ready to storm the proverbial castle? As well as she takes it, and it's not pretty, I think I'd be way worse... just not certain in what direction 😅. Anyway...

I applaud Holly's plan to regroup, even if it wasn't truly her own idea. I deny the use of common sense when she still kept a shred of hope it'd all turn around, or that keeping in touch in any fashion was the way to go. I grimaced when Luca was working his charm on her because honestly, I just wanted to slug him for being a two face jerk... one moment ALL THE ATTENTION, the next TOTAL DISAPPEARING ACT. There's more to share there, but I'll let you snuffle it out. I laughed at Liv's antics and instant friendship status, and wanted more between Xavier and Holly before there was ever a moment for it to happen.

By book's end, though Holly may not have the best instincts when it comes to guys, she may have just found her best match, once upon THIS time.

Escape to Swiss Chalet is a fun read for the cold winter months. Fleeing heartbreak, Holly Roberts ends up at the last place anyone would expect to find her: the Swiss Alps. It is here where she rediscovers who she is and that premise alone would have been enough, especially in conjunction with the stunning cover. The hitch I had came with the male characters. Does Verbier not house a single decent male? The com was great, the rom could have been left out.

Escape to the Swiss Chalet creates the perfect winter wonderland that you dream of. Verbier, which is a place dear to my heart, is the setting for this story. Unfortunately, the setting may be my favorite part of this whole book. I can't decide how much I liked the characters, or the main story line. But Carrie Walker for sure has a way of describing scenery.