This was quick Christmas novellas, but the problem with that is that you just barely get into the world and then everything is finished. I didn't get enough time with the characters and no time to work through problems so everything resolves so easily. I guess some people would like that especially around the holidays but I like more drawn out stories. I liked the first novella better than the second one for sure.

Snowy Serendipity offers a charming premise with its wintery backdrop and themes of unexpected romance. The characters are relatable, and the setting is beautifully described, evoking a cozy atmosphere. While it has its sweet moments, it ultimately lacks the depth and originality to leave a lasting impression. A nice read for the season.

I wish I waited a few more months for this one but I still loved it. it was super cute and light and I loved our fmc. I usually dislike the dmc so that's saying a lot from me.

Romantic, feel-good holiday stories, with narrators that really pull you in to the holiday spirit.

Snowy Serendipity consists of two novellas, Dashing Through the Snow and Pining for You. Each one has that Hallmark-Happily-Ever-After feel that makes you want to curl up with a blanket in front of the fire. The storytelling has you smelling the pine trees and fresh snow in Pining for You and tasting the hot chocolate while being whisked away on a train in Dashing Through the Snow. I loved the ancient history romance in Pining for You, where our characters are reconnected after years apart, and the fated meet cute in Dashing Through the Snow. Each story gives you all the warm-fuzzies and brings that good-old holiday romance cheer that everyone could use a little bit more of. If you love feel-good, HEA, sweet romance, then this duo is for you!

I enjoyed the narrator of this audio book and the two stories are both quick reads full of holiday magic, romance, sweet love and interesting characters that you root for.

Two cute holiday stories. Not much substance to them for only being two stories in the collection. Cute. Fine. Nothing special.

Who says that Christmas novels can be read only on Christmas? I was wrapped up by the coziness of the story even in April!
Two short stories, both very sweet and heart warming.

Snowy Serendipity by Melissa Ferguson is a collection of 2 sweet , fun, romantic holiday stories.

Dashing Through the Snow tells the story of Willow a fun, adventurous, full of life young woman who is broken up with after 7 years. And on the night before they are supposed to take a romantic holiday trip, the trip of her dreams. Willow goes on the 2- week Christmas Express train trip alone. She has dreamed of this trip and will not let the breakup ruin her fun. She meets 3 special men along the trip and they change her perspective on her situation.

This is a cute, fun, sweet, story of finding oneself after.a break up, adventuring and meeting the people that come up along the way.
5stars

Pining for You is the story of Theo Watkins, a Christmas tree farm owner who runs into his childhood best friend Skye Fuller. Somehow he agrees to accompany her on a trip to Virgina in order to win her heart. He plays farmer and falls for her further but farm life isn't so much his jam. Does their location and his attitude prevent love or do they both realize their feelings for one another?

This is a cute story but is a hard followup to Dashing Through the snow as it jumped right into the action where Pining for You was a slower start. But so well done.

The Narration was superb as well!

Two Christmas novellas. While I liked the first well enough, the amount of miscommunication in the secound annoyed me. For me the main focus of a christmas romance is kitsch and christmas magic. Didn't work out too well though. I was rather disappointed with this one.

This was good to get into the Christmas spirit, but they where not my favorite stories.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

A fun Christmas story told brilliantly by the narrator. Really enjoyed listening on the run up to Christmas

This was such a sweet book! I loved the characters, and their love story. The dialogue was realistic and enjoyable.

Thank you so much to the publisher and to Netgalley for the opportunity to read Snowy Serendipity by Melissa Ferguson. This audiobook included 2 novellas.

I really enjoyed the first novella. This was a Christmas romance that was sweet and I really enjoyed it. Liked the characters, the plot progression and the spirit behind the story.

I unfortunately did not enjoy the second story as much. I think this story had potential for everything I would and should like but I did not like some of the turns in the plot or some of the phrases used by the characters. There were some off hand and negative comments about both ramen and basket weaving that I found a bit tasteless and unnecessary.

The rating for this book is based on the first novella alone as I would have not finished the second one. The writing seemed quite different and I wonder if they were written with some distance between them? Based on the first novella I will pick up further books from this author .

Thank you to Netgalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Audio, and author Melissa Ferguson. I received, Snowy Serendipity audiobook for my review.

Christmas Hallmark vibes are within these 2 Holiday short stories. I have never read anything by this author but found the stories to be fun Christmas reads. Good pace for novellas and kept me interested, both are character driven.

Willow, 25 year old, has just been dumped by her boyfriend of 7 years. Willow is traveling home expecting all the questions soon to arise from her family. As everyone had expected a proposal this season. The story takes place entirely on a train. This story was very cute and was a fun ‘Polar Express’ atmosphere. Despite her friend Elody’s advice she immediately started pining after Ian (elf). This read was very fun and I loved the showing description of the train and the secondary characters.

I absolutely loved this story, the warm and cozy environment that ended too soon. I found the story to be the perfect Christmas story. This story will make one want to take a train ride. To where? You will have to read to find out. Willow’s situation is all too familiar and yet such a good heartfelt reminder to take an opportunity when it arises. As a reader this story is so relatable and fun.

Pining For You Opening
Theo,35 year old on a date with Ashley eating when all of a sudden he gets a phone call. An emergency at the Evergreen Tree Farm.

Sky finds herself back in her Virginia family home, after she left for Seattle 14 years ago. Returning to help her injured father, manager of the tree farm.

Instant tension unfolds between Sky and her father and between Sky and Theo. Due to the past history of Sky and Theo seeing each other for the first time after 14 years. Evergreen Tree Farm has them pushing past their feelings and working on the task at had. Broken heart and untold undertones.

This book had very different vibes from the first book in the collection. Told from dual POV you get the perspective of both Theo and Sky as well as their history. I found this book hard to follow in the beginning with the relationship dynamic of Theo and Ashley instantly had me anxious. The story is largely character driven but in such a short read I was immediately annoyed between Theo and Sky’s dynamic. I get there is history but how the story unfolded didn’t make a ton of sense. Very insta love (not a fan) and second chance romance. Seemed to be a very miscommunication trope. If you want a drama filled with a slight Christmas story this one's for you.

Dashing Through the Snow was a good audible because the narrator kept my attention, but it’s nothing heavy that I need to pay close attention to. It’s not the most griping or interesting thing I’ve “read.” A little cheesy.

The second novella—Pining for You—was a little better, with a more interesting plot. Again, easy to listen to, nothing you have to pay close attention to.

Total rating for the two: 3.5 stars

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for the ARC.

This was so cozy and adorable. This is two novellas in one book.

the first novella is perfect for the winter time and christmas! very cute and i loved this one so much!

the second novella takes place at a christmas tree farm, but it’s not very christmasy. i believe it takes place in the spring time and i didn’t enjoy it as much as the first one.

Thanks to NetGalley & Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Audio for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.


Want to make the wintery vibe last longer? Try reading 'Snow Serendipity'!
This cute novel consists of two stories set in the wintertime. Is it joining the fun with the characters on The Christmas Express and Christmas Tree Farm?


-what is it about-
Willow just got dumped by her lovely boyfriend. She decides not to spoil the Christmas fun and eventually takes the two-week train trip on The Christmas Express. Will she spend it all alone or maybe meet somebody new? Theo Watkins III is the owner of the tree farm in Virginia. The man has one problem - he wants to win the heart of his long-time friend. However, this might be tricky as he is not the farm guy from her dreams.


-what I loved?-

→ I loved the first story ('Dashing Through the Snow'). It had everything that I wanted from the Christmas-themed novella. Readers can expect funny moments, likeable characters and lots of winter vibes!
→ The audiobook was fast and fun to listen to!
-> Melissa Ferguson's writing style made it easy to get into these stories. If you need quick and fast-paced novellas, try this collection out.



-what did I not love?-

→ I struggled (a lot) with the second story ('Pining for You'). I felt it lacked proper plot development, and the characters were unrealistic. It's a shame because the first story was absolutely amazing.
→ I believe that if the author were only to describe the first storyline, I would be much more positively surprised. The second story did not have a cosy winter theme.

rating: 3/5 ✮✮✮
genre: Christmas romance, novellas
themes: romantic adventures, winter themes, Christmas vibes, complicated relationships

Great festive season rom com for Christmas time. The storyline and writing style was amazing. Characters were very loveable

There were two standalone novellas included on this audiobook - Dashing Through the Snow and Pining for You. The audiobook was good, but I think these were just way to insta-love for me.

Bring on the sweet holiday romance! The cover is so cheerful and cute, which was the first thing that drew me in, but it was a heartwarming collection that had me stay. Two novellas that are perfect to get in the holiday spirit!

*many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the gifted copy