Cute couple alert!🚨🚨

Winter holiday or Christmas romance is just hard to beat. Even Valentine's or beach romances don't come close. There's magic in the air ✨❄️ and if you like your romance with some steam look no further! 💙☃️

Megan and Christian are old acquaintances. They last met five years ago at her supposedly wedding to Isaac but Megan's a runaway bride. Fast forward and here they are working in Dublin and by chance bump into one another at a pub. Since Christmas is around the corner both dread going home for different reasons. What better idea than to return as a "couple"?

I love fake dating and close proximity so Snowed In is a check, check. And a winter holiday and small town... CHECK and CHECK! 🎄

I enjoyed the charming MCs. It's an easy and entertaining read/listen. Because they are home, there are many characters to keep track of but the families and friends are wonderful! I only wish the snowed-in part happened a bit sooner. I waited forever until I forgot about it. 😹

Excellent narration by Roisin Rankin and Colm Gleeson. I love listening to the beautiful Irish accent. They add so much to the experience.

Thank you Bookouture and Bookouture Audio for the advance copies for review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Snowed In easily gets 5 stars from me!

Megan is dreading going home for Christmas. She has a good reason too. She’s the village pariah and is known for leaving her ex-fiancé at the altar four years ago. She hasn’t returned to town since. She found herself starting over with a new job and friends in Dublin. Her dating life hasn’t been great since she moved. She was at a local pub being stood up by a date when she ran into Christian. She knows him from their hometown. Apparently, he isn’t too eager to go home for the holiday either as he’s the only single one in his family. They come up with a pact for the holiday where they agree to fake date one another during their time back home. However, when celebrating Christmas between two families, running into her ex-fiancé, and new feelings begin things are bound to get messy.

Snowed In has:
-Witty banter
-Snowed-in cabin
-Fake dating
-Christmas magic
-Dual pov

Snowed In is a romcom that is swoony, funny, and full of the cutest Christmas moments. This is the perfect book to sit down with a cup of cocoa on a snowy day. I highly suggest adding this one to your winter tbr!

It releases on November 1st and will be available on kindle unlimited!

I received an ARC of Snowed In, by @catwalshwriter and it was everything you could ever want in a holiday romance. Out everywhere November 1st, preorder your copy today!!
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​​I devoured this book in less than a day, such a fun, easy read. You will fall in love with Christian and Megan just as quickly as I did, their witty banter made me chuckle out loud multiple times.
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​​Some things to expect:
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​​🎄 holiday magic
​​🎄 forced proximity
​​🎄 fake relationship
​​🎄 hilarious banter
​​🎄 grumpy sunshine dynamic
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​​This book is the perfect cozy holiday romance read. Enjoy 🎅🏼🎄❤️
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​​I have loved everything I have read by Catherine Walsh, but I have a particular soft spot for her Christmas time books- so make sure you also check out Holiday Romance ✨

Such a fun holiday romance! The main characters and side characters are amazing. Maybe I’m toxic but I wanted Christian to fight Isaac. I wish the snowed In aspect of the book was a larger portion of the book, but the author allows the reader to see a development in feelings between the characters which a lot of fake dating tropes lack.
Overall such a good read and one I will be recommending to my friends who enjoy romance

A perfect cozy read for the holiday season! I loved Walsh’s ‘Holiday Romance’ last year and was so excited to get my hands on this book. This storyline isn’t anything new — a fake dating arrangement to help each other through the holidays — but it was done so well and I ate it up all the same. Definitely recommend adding this one to your holiday reading list this year!

Thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for the ARC!

For anyone who enjoys runaway bride / fake dating / friends to lovers stroylines, Snowed In should definitely be added to your tbr.

Both Megan and Christian are returning to their home town to celebrate Christmas. Both have reasons to 'mislead' their families.

With the, oftentimes, hilarious banter I associate with Catherine Walsh, Christian and Megan navigate family gatherings both singly and together, just trying to survive the holiday period.

However, it wouldn't be a romantic comedy if things didn't take a more intimate turn. Megan and Christian are so funny together and obviously their initial attraction grows.

Long held secrets are revealed with our two main characters stepping up to support the other. Eventually though, not able to help themselves, the cold wintery temperature increases with the energy they create.

Snowed In is a hilarious fake relationship romcom that will lead the reader into the holiday season full of Christmas spirit and joy.

An easy 5 stars!

I loved everything about this cozy, Christmas-y, fake-dating romance! The setting, the medley of characters, and the romance were all well-developed and the author's writing, especially her dialogue, was top-notch. I loved that the characters had depth and were dealing with realistic issues, like family drama and past relationships. And the best part? No third act breakup! Now that I know this is the second in a series, I will definitely be going back to read Andrew and Molly's story along with Catherine Walsh's other books. I highly recommend you pick up Snowed In this holiday season!

In the heart of Ireland, where the rolling hills echo with tales of old, this Christmas romcom weaves a story that tugs at the soul. The characters, like old friends, find their way into your heart with every laugh and every tear. The Irish backdrop isn't just a setting; it's a living, breathing presence that envelops you in its magic, making you long to walk those green fields and feel the crisp Irish air.

What makes this tale truly special is the raw, unfiltered emotion that pours from its pages. The characters aren't just names on paper; they're souls bared open for the world to see. Their journey from friendship to love is a symphony of emotions - the hesitant glances that turn into stolen touches, the laughter that masks hidden desires, and the tender moments that make your heart ache with the beauty of it all.

As the story unfolds, you find yourself entangled in a web of feelings - the giddiness of a first kiss, the warmth of a comforting hug, and the exquisite pain of a heartfelt goodbye. The words dance off the page, painting a vivid picture of love in its purest, most genuine form. It's not just a story; it's an experience that leaves you breathless and craving for more.

In the end, this Christmas romcom isn't just a book; it's an emotional journey that lingers long after you've turned the last page. It's a reminder that love, in all its forms, is a treasure worth cherishing. So, let yourself be swept away by the emotions, and let this story remind you of the beauty of love, set against the backdrop of the enchanting Irish countryside.

Catherine Walsh can do no wrong. She just perfectly writes characters who aren’t overly dramatic or dense, and still have weaknesses and faults that are so relatable. I really love how mature the relationship dynamics are, while still having misunderstandings and hesitation. She understands the duality that’s inside us all. With so many romcoms, especially holiday ones, the characters are absolute idiots who just simply don’t communicate. Here however, Walsh gives us Christian, who is charming, understanding, sexy and still has a few faults to overcome. Our FMC, Megan, is seemingly confident and strong, but still struggles with facing her past, and keeps a lot bottled up.

Christian and Megan’s chemistry was so fun to read. They had immediate sparks, which they both tamper down, which makes for such fun as the reader. You KNOW they have the desire and they just won’t do anything. I love that tension! When they finally kindle their flame- ewww this is why I’m not a writer- it’s pure magic. I felt like it was the perfect amount of slow burn, with driving storyline to keep it interesting.

Also, can we just talk about the grand gesture?! I won’t spoil it but what a damn dream! I squealed. Out loud. At 1am. Perfect holiday romance. 5 ⭐️

P.S. I didn’t realize this is technically the second in a series, and immediately am picking up Holiday Romance, which is Christian’s brother’s (Andrew) romance. Can’t frickin’ wait.

Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture, and Catherine Walsh for this ARC!

Megan is dreading going home for the holidays after leaving her fiance, Isaac, at the altar 5 years ago. She doesn't want to deal with the town gossip, since Isaac is basically considered the town golden boy. She's living a very happy life in Dublin when she literally bumps into Christian Fitzpatrick, the man who was the last person to see her before she escaped her wedding. They click immediately. Since they both are dreading going home for the holidays alone, they agree to fake date to get through Christmas with some back up.

Megan and Christian are was most book couples dream to be. They are both smart, funny, and the CHEMISTRY!!!! OH MY WOW!!! This book is really the perfect Hallmark Christmas movie. You've got lovable families, a little bit of drama, and spice. I mean I was up until 4am finishing this. Very good! I was laughing so loud and couldn't put it down. The drama is ever so slight so it really is just a feel good book. And that was so refreshing.

- Slow Burn
- Fake Dating
- Friends to Lovers
- Small Town Christmas
- Family Oriented

Catherine Walsh just knows how to do holiday romances right! This is the story of Megan and Christian (brother of Andrew from Holiday Romance) who meet unexpectedly and decide to embark on a fake relationship when they go back to their hometown for Christmas.
Catherine just has the recipe for a great Christmas romance and I absolutely adored this book. If you enjoyed Holiday Romance, I think you will enjoy Snowed In! Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Snowed In" by Catherine Walsh is a heartwarming and captivating winter tale that transports readers to a cozy cabin nestled in a snow-covered landscape. Walsh's storytelling evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia as the characters navigate the challenges and joys of being snowed in together. The narrative is laced with moments of humor, love, and personal growth, making it a delightful and comforting read. With well-drawn characters and a charming setting, "Snowed In" offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, delivering a feel-good story that leaves readers with a smile and a longing for their own snowy retreat.

Everything I expected from a Catherine Walsh rom-com and even more …

I was super excited to jump into the ‘Holiday Romance’ universe once more to discover Christian & Megan’s story. Mostly for the cosy Fitzpatrick family vibes and the way Catherine spins a Christmasy story. So imagine my surprise when the story starts with a runaway bride instead of the Christmas period.

Megan & Christian used to be in high school together, but not really friends. When she flees the hotel before her almost wedding, he startles her but lets her escape.
Now, 5 years later, they meet in a bar when she spills a glad of ‘house red’ all over his shirt. Just before she almost faints due to running out too early after giving blood for a date who didn’t show up.
Both wary to head back home for the holidays, they come to a fake dating pact so they can support each other and wouldn’t be seen as the only singles around the table.

This sets of a quirky fake dating journey with amazing banter, relatable inner-monologues in a double POV and swoony gestures.
I was already enamored with Andrew & Molly, but I fell even harder for Christian & Megan. Though this book’s snowy forced proximity cabin was mostly thanks to Andrew and his stranded engagement plans. Christian and Megan went from fake dating to real feelings in such a natural way.

Before the book starts, the previous controlling relationship as possible TW is highlighted.
Where this is a darker side to the story, I personally do believe that Catherine has written it respectfully and shown the evolution of Megan’s personality throughout her relationships in the book.

After reading this heartwarming romance, I am already dreaming of a white Christmas. Who knows I might even meet a Christian of my very own.


Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the chance to read a free advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Megan made a last-minute decision to be a runaway bride! And she was supposed to marry her high school sweetheart which makes her choice even juicier.
This book was so much fun to read. I read this and enjoyed every word of this book. I am a fan of rom-com books – fake romances and Christmas all tied into one book makes this one even better.
Thank you NetGalley, Catherine Walsh and Bookouture for the ARC of the book Snowed In. This is my personal review.
Publication date is November 1,2023.

Okay. So. I would say this more of a slow burn childhood acquaintances to friends to lovers via fake dating romance than fake dating but it was swoony (once it got there), very funny, a teensy bit spicy, and just a wonderful little love story.

This is actually the at least second in a series but I honestly had no idea. You can absolutely read this as a stand alone.

*I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

Catherine Walsh always writes excellent holiday romances, so no surprises that I really enjoyed her newest, "Snowed In." The author has combined classic tropes with Hallmark movie vibes to create a cozy, funny, sweet holiday romance. This is the perfect book to kick off your holiday reading list!

Because I loved Holiday Romance so much, I didn't expect this one to live up to my extremely high expectations BUT IT DID!

Catherine Walsh has done it AGAIN and has given us the perfect holiday romance novel AGAIN.

I loved Christian and Megan so much! The banter, the chemistry, those tropes! There's even the 'taking-care-of-when-sick' trope, for which I tend to turn into a puddle (and I did)!

I especially loved how Christian had Megan's back against her old friends and her ex-fiancé! We love a caring, protective MMC!

Also, we see MY BABIES Molly and Andrew from the first book and I just can't with the cuteness! Bring me all the Molly/Andrew cameos!

Obviously, I recommend this book 150%! Snowed In is a stand-alone, so you don't have to read Holiday Romance first (but why wouldn't you??).

Spicy: PG-13

Will you like this book? You might if you like:

Runaway Brides
Fake relationships
Small Irish towns
Christmas romances
Overly involved siblings and family drama
Bonus: You loved Holiday Romance and want to see what Molly and Andrew again

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Ugh, was I in a reading rut. I was in the middle of four different books and nothing was really grabbing me. The world feels like such a scary place at the moment and everything I was reading wasn’t grabbing me enough to make me forget it all.

Then I realized I had the Snowed In ARC on my Kindle and I was ready for Christmas and longing for a trip to Ireland, so it seemed perfect. And from the Prologue it had me hooked. I couldn’t put it down. You don’t need to read anything further until you’ve gone ahead and ordered this book. Go ahead, I’ll wait…

Megan O’Sullivan ran away from her wedding 5 years ago and she hasn’t been home since. Christian Fitzpatrick, who grew up with Megan and witnessed her flight, has been home but dreads it, there are just too many questions about his love life. When Megan and Christian run into each other in Dublin, Christian has a great idea: they can pretend to be together during the holiday and help each other out. Perfect plan, no feelings will be caught, no one will fall in love. Even if they end up getting snowed in at a remote cabin.

Well it’s a romance, so it’s not a spoiler, really, to let you know of course they do fall in love. The fun is in reading how they get there. Walsh writes with both great wit and true tenderness. I’m laughing AND I’m crying; my heart is singing and it is breaking. I love a romance where the characters know each other well so they have lots of history. And Megan and Christian have known each other forever, their lives are intertwined in the small village they are from, and while they both love their families, they both feel a little bit like outsiders.

There are so many great secondary characters in this book, but not that they overwhelm the main characters. Meeting your significant other’s family is hard, even when you know them. Walsh does a great job of writing siblings that are incredibly relatable. And I am hoping we get to see more of them (I want Aidan, I want Zoe, I want Hannah!) and while I wait patiently for Walsh’s next book, I’ll be rereading this one near the end of December for all the warm fuzzies and belly laughs.

This was really cute. I love that it started with Christian finding her running away from her wedding. It was a fun little prologue. I love that they took the time to understand each other and why they did certain things. They just worked really well together and I loved both of their families.

I received an arc through netgalley.

Summary
Five years ago, Megan O'Sullivan ran away from her own wedding, minutes before it was to begin. She hasn't returned to her small Irish hometown since she left. One night in Dublin, she runs into former school classmate, Christian Fitzgerald, who she last saw when he saw her pull the runaway bride card. After catching up over drinks, and their mutual disdain for having to go home for the holidays, Christian proposes they pretend they are in a serious relationship. Megan needs support returning home for the first time in 5 years, potentially running into former friends and her former fiancé, and Christian doesn't want to be the lone pitied single in his family. When the faking feels a little too real and then add in a snowed in weekend at a remote cabin, who knows what could happen.

Review
I found Catherine on Netgalley when I got the book, The Rebound. And I've adored her ever since. Honestly, this book may be my favorite. Catherine is able to write characters who have layers and personal obstacles that are more than just surface level I loved seeing Megan and Christian open up to each other and you could feel the tension slowly building all book. She tackles the topic of a former relationship with a controlling partner with tact and respect. I would have loved to have seen how Megan and Christian did or didn't interact at children, or at least hear more about it. But overall, it was fun, funny, emotional and just perfect.