I am so sorry this is late. I really thought I had already sent it off until I checked my Netgalley shelf and realized it hadn’t been sent.

First of all, I absolutely loved and devoured this book. So much so I read it twice. Megan and Christian are quite the match. Admittedly at first I expected them to have a closer relationship in the early years of growing up together like her and Jacob seemed to, I do like how they didn’t really know each other and got to learn more.

Christian I was hooked with from the beginning a typical “bad boy” (although was he ever really that bad) but overprotective golden retriever. I would happily marry him (or be Megan’s sister wife). I liked Megan, especially her love for knitting because it was a constant in her life. We all have that one thing that moves us and hearing her past with the baby goats made me so happy.

Honestly my favorite part was the unlikely love between Christian’s dad and Megan. I love that he comes out of his shell with her but it also helps his relationship with his son as well.

There were so many laugh out loud scenes in this book (like the taxidermy and finding out she was a vegetarian) but also some sweet and steamy scenes mixed in. I love a good holiday spice!

Meeting Molly, Andrew, and Zoe made me want to pick up Holiday Romance just so I can get more from them. Zoe had me hooked from the beginning with all her single parent jokes in the bar. I was drawn to her and wished there was a bit more to go off of there. I also hope we get an Aiden book and see who he ends up with now that he’s back!

Thank you so much for letting me read this and I will highly recommend now that it’s out! Again I’m sorry this was late.

I was excited to read this book, and I loved it! Christian and Megan were so good together, and their relationship's development was great. Having more moments of Andrew and Molly was so fun because I adored them in Holiday Romance. I hope we see more of these characters in the future, and in the meantime, I can't wait to read more of Catherine Walsh's work!

4.5 stars!
This was my first holiday book of the season, and it did not disappoint! Loved the plot - two main characters agree to spend the holidays together, faking it as a couple with their families. Such a fun easy holiday book - with some extra spice too. Probably don’t share this one with mom! Thank you NetGalley, the author, and publishers for this advanced copy. Highly recommend!

This one gave me all the warm and fuzzies, as all good holiday romances should! Megan hasn't been home in years, ever since she pulled the runaway bride move and left her groom-to-be at the alter. Christian hasn't seen Megan since that day, and a chance encounter at a pub leads him to concoct the perfect solution to their holiday season problem - they'll pretend their dating and facing their families together will be easier than going it alone and facing the inevitable questions about their non-existent love lives. As they head back to their rural Irish village for Christmas, they are faced with all they'd left behind, and they come together to support each other and, naturally, begin to catch feelings. When a chain of events lead to them being stranded in an idealic winter cabin, neither can (or wants to) deny their feelings any longer...

This really is a perfect festive read. I loved both Megan and Christian but also enjoyed the return of all the Holiday Romance characters, including, of course, Molly and Andrew. There's always something so nostalgic for me about Catherine's books that are set in Ireland, with all the best banter and Irish humour that's never cliché or OTT. Catherine writes some of the funniest lines, and I definitely laughed out loud more than once! Megan and Christian's chemistry grows steadily until they can't ignore their feelings anymore. Apart from their blossoming affection, they both deal with their family dramas, and in the end, they come to a better place with their loved ones - just in time for Christmas!

Snowed In is out now and should be top of your holiday TBR! Thank you to Catherine and @netgalley for the ARC in return for my honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

I have been a fan of Catherine Walsh since picking up Holiday Romance last year, so I knew I needed to read her newest holiday read!!!

Megan hasn’t been back home since she snuck out of her wedding before saying I do, but she has to go home for the holidays this year— luckily she runs into an old classmate, who talks her into going back to their hometown in a fake relationship— Megan can have someone on her side as she sees old friends, and Christian doesn’t have to be the sad, lonely sibling in his family’s eyes.

a book starting with a runaway bride, fake dating, and then getting snowed in?? what more could I ask for in a Christmas book?!?

I truly recommend this book if you’re looking for a fun Christmas read. a big shout out to NetGalley for the arc!!

Super cute rom-com that had me LOLing at times. I loved the main characters and supporting characters. I wish the 'snowed in' part lasted a little longer but overall a super cute holiday read.

Snowed In by Catherine Walsh is a delightful winter escape that seamlessly blends romance, humor, and the magic of the holiday season. Megan, the village pariah, and Christian yearning for a Christmas companion, embark on a fake dating arrangement to navigate returning home for the holidays. As they journey through family gatherings, old flames, and unexpected snowed-in scenarios, Walsh expertly crafts a heartwarming tale that resonates with the charm of the season. The integration of Molly and Andrew's story from the Holiday Romance adds an extra layer of enjoyment. I loved Holiday Romance and it was one of my favorite seasonal reads last winter.

The book's funny and easy-to-read narrative, paired with its dreamy winter setting, makes it a perfect companion for a snowy winter afternoon. Walsh skillfully navigates holiday family dynamics and a heartwarming fake dating trope. Personally, I found the story to be a delightful holiday read, and I am eagerly anticipating Catherine Walsh's next creation. Her ability to craft amazing holiday books is evident in Snowed In and Holiday Romance, making them both a must-read for those who appreciate heartwarming romances set against the backdrop of a winter wonderland.

Thank you, NetGalley, Catherine Walsh, and Bookouture for for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Snowed In is available now!

A lovely wintery romcom. Great characters, loved the interaction of the main characters and it had a great supporting cast too. I really enjoyed the book overall and definitely want to read more of Catherine Walsh's writing!

Snowed In - Catherine Walsh


With thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture for an arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a massive fan of Catherine Walsh. I absolutely adore her books and can't say this one was any different.

Megan was due to be married but on the day of the wedding she did a Julia Roberts and did a legger, not before her old school friend Christian seen her dramatic exit.

5 years later Megan has not returned to her hometown since she left her fiancee at the altar. She's loving life in Dublin as a single woman but one night when her date doesn't show up she bumps into her old friend Christian. Christian is also single much to his families amusement. They both need to return to their hometown for Christmas. Christian comes up with the crazy idea that himself and Megan can fake a relationship. Both are happy with this agreement. Christian as his family will get off his back and Megan so she doesn't come back to the village single. What ensues is a gorgeous and comical romance. It will have you laughing and maybe get your temperature rising 🌶️🌶️🌶️

I flitted between my kindle and audible for this. The audio is fantastic.

Side note for anyone else who has read Catherine's books I think Declan is still my fave male character but Christian is definitely hot on his heels 😂

5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lovely romcom set during the Christmas period. What a fake date can lead to. 4 stars

Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

I knew this book wouldn't disappoint at all because i have loved all of catherine's books. they always deliver a heartwarming love story where the two main characters have natural chemistry, along with diving deeper into themselves and growing together throughout the story. Megan and Christian were so much fun. I found that Megan came off to be a very strong fmc, although there might have been times where she didnt think she was. Christian was a secret softy and i loved every absolute second of reading him fall apart for Megan. The fake-dating of this part was done well, and it was just comical how good they were at "fake-dating" each other (comes back to that natural chemistry aspect in Catherine's books). Not only were the main characters great, but we got to see Molly and Andrew again (love them), and the rest of Megan and Christian's family were seriously so cute and made it become a well rounded story. I loved this book right from the prologue to the very end. can't wait to continue reading catherine's work and sharing with my friends!

Who says you can’t go home again? Hahaha. Fake dating is always a weird kind of trope for me – sometimes it doesn’t come off because it is often written with at least one of the parties already in deep with the feelings, but this one seemed more realistic, where they thought about and discussed the logistics and seemed hesitant. The other thing I often don’t understand is the pressure people feel to have to bring ‘someone’ home to get the fam-bam off their backs – but this is not a fault with the author or the story…maybe just humankind?

One gripe for me was that there were a few secondary characters and storylines which, for me, kind of took away from the magic of the main characters.

Overall, I thought this was an adorable, fun, cozy holiday time read. I was in love with the main characters by the time they were ‘snowed in’ and even though they were a bit wishy-washy with their declarations of their feelings (are they pretending or not?), it didn’t detract from the bigger picture. A highlight for me is Christian’s protective nature.

Catherine Walsh does it again! I was first introduced to this author from her previous book, Holiday Romance, which was easily one of my top books of last year. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book mentions the characters from her last book, while also being a stand-alone novel! When Megan and Christian decide to be each other's fake date for Christmas in their small, Irish town, the reader immediately knows that this will not last. Walsh does a great job with developing the backstory of the characters and tackling some more serious topics with grace, truly making you fall in love with them and their story. I loved both of these characters as well as their families. I truly loved this book and will recommend both this and her prior works to anyone looking for a cozy, holiday romance.

I loved this one, even more than Holiday Romance (who knew that was even possible!?)! Christian and Megan were both very well-developed characters and had me rooting for them til the very end. I also especially loved the connection between Christian's father and "the knitting girl." This is the perfect book to curl up with on a snowy afternoon - 5 stars!! Can't wait to read what Catherine writes next!

Thank you for this book in exchange for my honest review.
I had high hopes for this book based on its cover. Fortunately, I was right. Catherine Walsh did it again with a completely captivating story.
I loved the slowly blossoming romance between the two characters, and the multiple parts that made me laugh.
I will gladly read anything by this author.

I really loved this story. The only unfortunate thing was that family obligations and a thanksgiving holiday prevented me from finishing it earlier 😊

I love me a good forced proximity/fake dating troupe and this book did NOT disappoint. I enjoyed Christian and Megan's story together but I also enjoyed their individual stories as well. The banter in this book was top notch and I found myself laughing at their conversations with each other. A very relatable book and a warm Christmas romance to kick off the holiday season! A definite must read! 👍👍

5 stars!

I love Catherine Walsh's books so, so much. "Snowed In" is no exception. It's an endearing fake-dating romance that's equal parts cozy, charming, compelling, and engaging. This book gave me all the feels from the very first chapter. I loved the main characters, Megan and Christian. I immediately felt the chemistry forming between them, even when Megan was literally running away from her wedding. I was wholly invested in and hooked on their story from that very moment. Walsh takes the necessary, ample time to form and explore Megan and Christian's burgeoning friendship. The longer readers get to spend with them, the more invested they get. I was on pins and needles waiting for them to become more than just friends and fake lovers! Their chemistry is palpable, spicy, and addicting! Walsh's spectacular banter is also on full display in this novel as Megan and Christian start off their friendship with inside jokes and funny stories that only they would understand. I was so obsessed with the story and these characters that I finished it really quickly. And plus, the grand gesture was SOOOOOO good!! I swooned the entire time. I also loved the "finding your true self" angle where both Megan and Christian are concerned. They have both been typecast in their lives, but are actually totally different people with time and distance put between them and those stereotypes and labels placed upon them. I think this story reads very fast and isn't bogged down by unnecessary details. I loved the Irish small-town setting, especially the cabin setting that comes in later on in the book. Hubba Hubba! Another winner for Catherine Walsh!

Thank you to NetGalley, Catherine Walsh, and Bookouture for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

I absolutely loved the holiday romance but this... this was giving nothing. I genuinely can't believe that an author who wrote one of my favourite christmas book of 2022 wrote this. The characters had no chemistry, the story was all muddled up and confusing. Like I was so disappointed at how much I did not enjoy reading this. This feels like it was written by someone else.

Snowed In by Catherine Walsh is a book you never want to end! It's such a fun book with awesome characters! Megan hasn't been home since she left Isaac at the altar and ran. No one knows the real reason she left Isaac and Megan is looked down upon because of it. Christian is the one person who doesn't look down upon her for leaving Isaac. He was outside the church having a smoke when Megan came running out in a panic. They exchanged a few words and Christian never told anyone he'd seen her that day. She's dreading going home for the holidays, but promised her brother she would. Megan's brother is coming home from Australia and she really wants to see him. Christian is working in Dublin and that happens to be the same place that Megan is living and working.

Megan is on a first date at a pub her date chose. It's very crowded and loud, not the kind of place Megan would choose. She's meeting her date there and he hasn't arrived yet. He's late. As Megan is in line to get a drink, she turns holding her red wine, and spills it on the white shirt of the man behind her. When she tells the man she'll pay for the dry cleaning she hasn't even looked at him. Christian is the man with wine all over him and he tells Megan not to worry about it. They recognize each other right away and start chatting. Neither one of them can believe they ended up in the same city and have never run into each other.

Christian mentions to Megan that he's going home for Christmas and he's dreading it. They all feel sorry for him because he's alone and they all have a partner. Christian also has issues with his Dad that have gone unresolved. Megan can't believe it because she tells Christian she hasn't been back since she ran on her wedding day. She is not ready for the looks and drama that a trip home is likely to bring. Right then and there they decide to fake date each other for the holidays. They will be a support for one another at all of the family functions. A contract is written up on a napkin and signed. They will pretend to be in love through the holidays. What could go wrong?

This book will give you all of the feels and you won't want it to end! I want more of Christian, Megan, and their families! I rate Snowed In 5 stars with my highest recommendation. Snowed In is available now and should not be missed! I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of Snowed In in exchange for a fair review.
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Have you ever finished a book that left you feeling nothing but pure joy? That's exactly how I felt when I finished this story.

Snowed In follows Megan, a runaway bride who hasn't been home in five years, and Christian, the hometown "bad boy". With Christmas around the corner, both Megan and Christian find themselves needing to head back to their shared hometown and both of them wanting to do anything but. Megan is hesitant to face the town and the man she left at the altar, and Christian is dreading inevitably being hounded by his family's never-ending questions about his personal life. A fake relationship seems to be the perfect answer, right? Megan can prove she's moved on and Christian will have a girlfriend to satisfy his family's curiosity. With rules outlined and a napkin contract signed, what could possibly go wrong? But with time, banter, and some time at a luxury cabin, feelings start to flare and the lines of that contract start to blur. It was supposed to be simple, but Megan and Christian soon come to find that love is often anything but.

This book was amazing. Everything from the witty banter to the sizzling chemistry had me squealing and smiling the whole way through. Aside from the humour, each character had so much depth to them, and I loved going on the journey of healing and growth with Megan, as she faced her fears and learnt to stand up for himself, and Christian as he faced some truths about himself and his relationship with his family. This story was heartfelt and truly beautiful.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and Catherine Walsh for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.