3⭐️ 0🌶️ 4🎧

This book included two novellas. Both short cute holiday stories. I enjoyed both Dashing through the snow and Pining for you. While I enjoyed, I likely wouldn’t read again.

Two cute little Christmas novellas. I enjoyed both stories and thought they were sweet. Perfect palate cleanser between heavier books! Dashing Through the Snow was almost like an adult version of Polar Express. Pining for You was still cute but I didn't like it as much as DTTS. I also thought the narrators did a good job with the characters and bringing the story to life.

𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 ~ 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐘 ~ by Melissa Ferguson ~ A thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this holiday novella duet. I usually wait until the season to read this genre, but I want to try to sprinkle them in this year and see if I like it that way.
This book includes two novellas that are not connected but share in the themes wrought by the holiday season.
The first story 𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐍𝐎𝐖 is cute. It gives all the vibes of a modern Polar Express with found family and romance. I enjoyed the first half, yet, while the finish was fine, it became a little cheesy and the end felt very rushed but it was cute and I would say a very weak ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 3 stars for that one.
The second story 𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔, I genuinely didn't enjoy. The writing was really wonky and most of the time in the beginning I was downright confused about what was going on. If it was my reading personality, I would have (and probably should have), DNF’d this one. ⭐ 1 star for story #2.
⭐⭐💫 (2.5) For both stories and this book overall ( really carried by story 1)
This was fine but I am glad I read this now and it was not how I started my seasonal reads.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥! 📚❤️🌲

Very cutesy plot line. Great book for a light holiday read.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to download and listen to the audiobook.

Two sweet winter novellas.

Overall: 4
Spice: 1 (kissing only and minimal)
Narration: 4

This audiobook includes 2 novellas -Dashing Through the Snow about a recently dumped young woman's adventure on a week long The Christmas Express train ride. The second story, Pining for You, which is a second chance romance set on a Christmas Tree farm.

I am a huge fan of Melissa Ferguson's books, so was happy to read and review this 2 for 1 audiobook. Both are sweet stories with Ferguson's usual excellent story telling. Pining for You isn't exactly a holiday story as it doesn't take place during the holidays, but its on a Christmas Tree farm so close enough. Highly recommend if you want a couple quick reads to get you in the holiday spirit. Perfect for plane, train or car trips.

This was a cute pair of novellas. There was a fun concept for the first, set on a 2-week holiday train. Even for a novella, I found there wasn't quite enough depth to get connected to the main love story, but I enjoyed the cast of characters and the christmas setting. The second novella was a cute second chance story.

Thanks to netgalley, the publisher, and the author for free access to the audiobook.

Dashing Through the Snow is a romantically sweet Christmas novella! Willow has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Leaving it all behind, she sets out on a two week romantic Christmas train ride alone. Meeting new faces aboard she starts to heal. Can the gentle Oliver win her heart? Really loved this novella. It was so sweet and was just seeped with Christmastime! I will definitely be trying other works by this author! (5 Stars Rating)

Pining for You is a cute second chance romance. Theo and Skye were once childhood friends who fell in love. After years of being apart, they meet at Theo’s Christmas tree farm. Misunderstandings and hurt from the past keep them apart. But soon old sparks fly. I thought this novella was sweet. I would have preferred more Christmastime vibes, especially given its location. But perhaps this was intentional and not meant to be a Christmas novella. (3 Star Rating)

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in trade for my honest opinion.

4⭐️- I loved it

Snowy serendipity follows two short Christmas stories. I personally love short stories especially when they are set in a Christmas setting. The first story was very magical set in a Christmas train with a mysterious man and many small adventures. I loved this one the most!

The second book tells us about a second chance romance. This one was a bit harder to follow sometimes and involved some major miscommunication.

All in all I enjoyed this audiobook.

Thank you Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Audio and Netgalley for the Advanced Listening Copy of this story.

I enjoyed both of these stories. One was on a Christmas tree farm but wasn’t very holiday centered the other was very Christmas themed. The narrator was a delight. Both stories moved fast and had a peaceful vibe. Short stories are hard and these were good. I will be updating my NetGalley review with links to blog and instagram post. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

This is a cozy and quick read of two novellas that is excellent for short holiday trips or for the Christmas spirit all year long.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first short story! A holiday train ride, a silly man dressed as an elf, new friends, light humor, and a sweet romance. What isn’t to love? The narration for this first short story was also solid. All around, my favorite of the two.

I really struggled to get interested in the characters in the second story. I just couldn’t connect with them. There wasn’t anything glaringly “wrong”; it just wasn’t for me. I think this was due in part to the narration which I just didn’t like. I think if it hadn’t been duel perspective, the narration wouldn’t have bothered me, but because it was and because the narrator didn’t change her tone, I just didn’t like it. However, I certainly think that others might enjoy this one. There is merit in it. I enjoyed the FMC’s parents, and second chance love is a good trope for holiday romance.

All in all, if you want some pleasantly cheesy and cozy holiday fun, this set might be a quick enjoyable read for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Zondervan Audio for this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming holiday read filled with love, second chances, and festive charm, this collection of two holiday-themed novellas is a perfect choice. Both stories bring a cozy, feel-good atmosphere while exploring the joy and risks of falling in love.

The first novella follows a heartbroken woman who longs to find that one true love. Seeking a change of pace, she boards a holiday train, never expecting to find romance along the way. With a cast of quirky, endearing characters, this story brings humor and warmth, making it a delightful holiday escape.

The second novella offers a touching second-chance romance. Two people who once shared love are given an unexpected opportunity to rekindle what they lost. But with love comes vulnerability—can they risk opening their hearts again? This story beautifully captures the emotional depth of second chances and the courage it takes to love again.

With engaging storytelling, lovable characters, and the magic of the holiday season woven throughout, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys festive romances that leave you believing in love.

This audio was delightful! I loved both stories! The first story was just adorable! I loved the whole Christmas Theme Train idea and does this exist? The characters were well written and the story was easy to follow! The second book was a beautiful second chance story that tore my heart out! I really enjoyed the narration and will absolutely read all of this author's books!

Thanks to NetGalley, all opinions and thoughts are my own.

In the first story, I wish we'd gotten to see more of them falling for each other. I loved how sweet it was, and the concept of the train was a lot of fun, but I also wish we'd seen a little more of that trip—seeing more of the train after her initial impressions, some of the excursions, etc. Since we didn't see a lot of that, I think the last chapter would have been the perfect ending—I didn't feel a need to see the engagement in the epilogue since I hadn't been super grounded in the relationship. This one was a 3 because I liked it but did want more overall.
I felt much more grounded in the second story. I thought the pacing and release of information was good, and was really rooting for them even with their history. The second story was a solid 4-4.5 stars for me.

Dashing Through the Snow and Pining for You are the perfect cozy holiday listens! The narrators bring all the fun and feels, especially with Willow’s hilarious train trip adventure and Theo’s cute quest to win back his childhood love. Both stories are sweet and romantic, with just the right amount of Christmas magic. These novellas are totally perfect for anyone in the mood for a feel-good, heartwarming holiday escape!

Love both books so very much. I loved both couples' cute stories. They are hallmark feels, and I wish that both couples had a longer story. These are also very short stories, so it's a quick read that is perfect for an in-between book.

Two well written inspirational romantic novellas. I throughly enjoyed both selections. I recommend this book.

K.I.S.S. - Keep It Short & Sweet perfectly sums up Snowy Serendipity! This is a two in one read by Melissa Ferguson - Dashing Through the Snow (also in On the Way to Christmas) and Pining for You (also in This Time Around). This is a first time reading this author and not sure if all her reads are considered Novellas but these were sweet appetizers as some may say.

Both could be longer and probably just as enjoyable however, I still enjoyed them. My favorite of the two was Dashing through the Snow - this one just made me smile. Willow's boyfriend of 7 years - right when she thought he was going to propose, he runs off with another woman. Heart broken and now on a 2-week romantic train ride (that was supposed to be when she got engaged) - there are men who are all chiming for her attention.

Just a really sweet read - no other word for it! If you are looking for something to make you smile then this is the read for you!

What a cutesy winter read! (Im a little late though).
This consists of 2 wintery romances. Let me review them separately.

The first is so good it literally feels like magic. I loved this story.it was so cute and cozy, i loved the characters, and i actually enjoyed that they were still a bit mysterious. Absolutely loved it 5 stars

The second is also pretty cute, a romance on a christmas tree farm, and i like the characters for sure. They were childhood friends then childhood lovers then broke up and now theyre back again. My only doubt? Their reason for breakup (TW: cheating). Pretty good, but wouldve been better with another reason for their previous breakup, 3 stars

And that combines into a 4 star read. Both are enjoyable, and i def recommend, especially as a cutesy palette cleanser near christmas.

the narrator did a really good job, i was fully immersed! she has a really nice voice, and i kind of forgot that i was listening to an audiobook.

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

I usually love a wintery/ Christmas novella, but these two novellas just didn't do it for me. Both Dashing Through The Snow and Pining For You were both very flat and boring. It was very hard to catch the vibe and overall, I just wanted a little more.
Thank you NetGalley for this read.

I enjoyed the audiobook Snowy Serendipity by Melissa Ferguson. It was two easy to listen to short stories. The narration was excellent.
Dashing Through the Snow took me with Willow on a Christmas themed train trip. It was not an ordinary train ride. Willow met many people on her adventure. It made me want to look into a train ride for the holidays.
Pining for You was a novella that took me to a tree farm. Both stories put me in a holiday mood.
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Zondervan Audio. This is my personal review.