A great start to the holiday reading season! The Christmas loving Calhoun family is sweet . A Christmas themed wedding for Charlottes brother Christian. In the way to the wedding weekend Charlotte has a car accident and brings her to the resort he’s her brothers best friend and broke her heart years ago . A perfect read to get ready for the holidays. This is a funny romantic holiday treat. I’m hoping there’s more in store for the Calhoun family!

This was a really cute Christmas Rom-Com. The vibes were incredible, and the descriptions were all so vivid and wonderful. This was a really feel good slow burn, brothers best friend love story that had the best characters with vivid descriptions.

This started so strong but around a quarter of the way in it started to feel like a different writer. I don’t know how to really explain it but it got too juvineile and repetative. I did love the tropes - brother’s best friend & single dad - and enjoyed some of the Christmas hijinx. While this wasn’t really for me, I still think others will enjoy the festive mood and bit of spice it provides.

I really enjoyed this book to get into the Christmas spirit! It was funny, cozy, fairly fast-paced, and a little naughty. I loved the MMC, Hayden, a kind single dad and college baseball coach. I also liked Charlotte, the FMC who is a super competitive, Christmas-obsessed softball coach. I teared up and I laughed a lot. Read if you enjoy brothers best friend, forbidden romance, sports romance (kind of), "my woman," single dad, weddings, and forced proximity. The "daddy" scene also killed me. The only thing I didn't like was the miscommunication element - or not necessarily miscommunication, but when characters just assume what other characters need and act on their behalf without discussing anything? That part frustrates me. The ending was satisfying, though.

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Such a great holiday centered romance, I was pulled in from the very first page! The dynamic between Hayden and Charlotte was so captivating and the tension had great pacing. I felt like the relationship throughout the friend group and family was so realistic and definitely gave that holiday cozy feel. It was full of love, and joy, and cheer and was just such a good read. The ending had me tearing up and I had so much love for these characters!

Loved Charlotte and her ability to just be fully herself. Her empathy and compassion was a trait of strength and didn’t take away from her ability to fight for what she wants. Loved her personal arc and finding her place in a male dominated field!

Hayden was my favorite kind of mmc, a little quiet, a little grumpy, but still kind and willing to give it all for those he loves. His storyline of finding the ability to believe you deserve good things was so beautiful to me🥹. Love love loved his growth!

I really enjoyed that while this was very christmas centered and had all that holiday cheer we all love, it still had a heart and core not centered around Christmas!

Will definitely be recommending this to everyone in my world!!

Nothing gets me more in the mood for the Christmas season than a bunch of cheesy Christmas book. This book fit the bill perfectly. It is steamy, has a lot of Christmas cheer (mainly in the first half of the book, though) and a brothers hot best friend. What more can a girl ask for? I thought this was such a fun read, definitely steamier than I thought it would be. It was predictable in a good way, and the banter was fun. My only complaint is that the Christmas theme kind of fell off in the middle and some of the dialogue was a bit cringe at times, but it still fit the bill and I had a fun time reading this book! I would definitely recommend it for a fun Christmas treat.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

I ate this up. There was a single dad, small town, forced proximity and spice? The perfect read for the cooler months! I loved it so much and cannot wait for more by this author.

So there is a lot that is super stinking cute about this book. It's the forbidden love trope. It's the "it's my best friend's sister who I have refused to think of in a romantic sense but I actually love her madly" trope. It reminds me of a Christmas Hallmark movie called "A Very Merry Bridesmaid" staring Emily Osment. I do enjoy this trope a LOT. And the addition of a little three year old named Gwen made this even more adorable.

Here's the problem. There was so much sex. Yes, I know it said spicy and I like spicy. But it was a bit unbelievable that Hayden and Charlotte hadn't really spoken in years (at least not intimately or one on one) and then they become friends....and then pages and pages of sex scenes. Like PAGES?! Y'all there was substance to their relationship thank goodness. Like their support of being a single parent or helping prep for a job interview and being a morale booster. So that was at least nice. It wasn't just physical. But the physical scenes occasionally were too much for me. (And I'm the girl who adores Bridgerton). Sometimes, less is more.

Cute, light and airy.
Everything happens so fast, at the majority of the novel is over the bachelor/bachelorette weekend, but Charlotte and Hayden fit together nicely.

Lots of repetition making the story overall much longer than it needed to be. But cute, easy and festive.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
🌶️ (1.5/5)

What a perfect book to get you into the holiday cheer! The author did an amazing job with the pacing, the setting, the characters, the banter, the CHEMISTRY!!!, and the plot. The single dad, brother’s best friend trope really did it for me. I loved this one. It’s such a cozy and fun read with amazing growth from both main characters. Need this made into a Hallmark or Lifetime movie ASAP.

(Sidenote: this did take me longer to read than I typically do, but it was more of a me problem 😅)

Loved this fun rom com with a Christmas theme! Enemies to lovers super quick. Fast paced. I will definitely buy another copy for Christmas and do another read. Lots of fun!

Loved the christmassy vibe and really felt for the characters as they struggled with finding a good way to explore their relationship when already so intertwined. It did feel like a lot early on (the FMC/MMC were soooo horny for each other) in a way that was a lot of “tell” but not very much “show” as to why they were so into each other. That being said, it was a fun holiday read and I enjoyed it.

3.5 stars

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Jacqueline Snowe, The publisher and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I adored this book! From the first chapter I was hooked! The banter between the FMC and MMC was a hoot! They had that perfect relationship/friendship that let them dig into each other with jokes and snide comments a little more than a typical relationship and it made for a very fun read.

This book was OOZING with Christmas/winter vibes which I loved. If i'm going to read a Christmas book I want it to sing christmas carols and smell like gingerbread from the second I open the book and this book was giving all those vibes!

I can see myself re-reading this book in future Christmas seasons!

Imagine being in love with your brother’s best friend since you first laid eyes on him. Pure puppy love and the feeling never goes away until you both graduate from high school and find each other in college. Can you go after the one your heart has longed for since the first day? Will the feelings be reciprocated on the other end? Well for Charlotte, her heart got trapped and ripped to shreds from her crush Hayden since college and she’s been harboring a deep regret since. What was it she did wrong? Will she forever be seen as her brother’s little baby sister in Hayden’s eyes? Ugh, all the questions?! Now they have to come face to face this Christmas because Charlotte and Hayden are forced to work together and be a part of her brother's wedding.
I honestly loved the first half of the novel. All the Christmas pre wedding activities, the holiday contest, the renewed friendship being found all thanks to the holiday spirit! I mean that ski resort was an absolute perfect backdrop for Charlotte's and Hayden’s rekindled romance BUT it becomes infuriating to keep the story going once we get out of that Christmas snow globe. Hayden’s decisions and his later treatment towards Charlotte was so messed up and the third act breakup didn’t sit well with me.
Overall, it was a fun, holiday spirited read that made me want to dance to Christmas music! Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All opinions expressed above are my own.

Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snowe is a festive, heartwarming romance that captures the holiday spirit in all its chaotic, charming glory. The book features families who are utterly obsessed with Christmas, setting the stage for a story that’s both lively and cozy. With a Christmas wedding as a backdrop, the novel is full of longing, tension, and electric chemistry that keeps readers eagerly flipping pages. Snowe skillfully balances spice and emotion, delivering a story that is not only steamy but deeply heartfelt. The irresistible cover perfectly matches the warmth and excitement of the story within. A perfect pick for those looking for a romance filled with holiday cheer, passion, lots of spice and emotional depth.

Thank you to NetGalley, Forever & Jaqueline Snow for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

If best friend's brother, enemies to lovers, single dad, and holiday romance are your preferred tropes- look no further than this book.

I LOVED the initial setting of the book- a ski lodge, fully decked out for christmas with non-stop holiday themed competitions. Such a fun locale to bring our enemies together!

Admittedly, they go from enemies to lovers at breakneck speed. A slower burn would have simmered well here- but that wasn't the author's choice and that's okay!

This was a charming holiday read. I had a difficult time keeping up with the relationship because it went from enemies to lovers so quickly. The relationship development didn’t really make sense and felt like the author was just rushing to get them into bed. The nicknames were pretty cringey (he called her “baby” and apologized because he’s a dad…and then kept using it. Ewe). Sadly, I rushed through to finish this one

Christmas Sweater Weather was the perfect cozy read to gear up to Christmas

Charlotte has had a crush on her brother's best friend Hayden for years, but after shooting her shot 3 years ago and getting turned away, she doesn't know how to act around him anymore. But when they are both invited to a ski weekend for her brother's bachelor party, Hayden and Charlotte start to grow closer to each other.

This was a sweet story, most of which takes place the two weeks before Christmas which gave it great holiday vibes. I liked the chemistry between the two leads, and loved the support from both their families.

Tropes:
* Single Dad
* Brother's Best Friend
* Friends to Lovers
* Sports Romance
* Holiday Romance
* Dual POV

4 stars

Christmas Sweater Weather is an easily earned four star read for me - it's a charming, delightful read that made me ready to curl up beside a fire, cocoa in hand, snuggling with my husband while watching the snow outside!

Single dad Hayden and his best friend's sister, Charlotte, are thrown together at a ski resort for Charlotte’s brother’s bachelor party. Though Hayden once turned Charlotte down, sparks start flying again in the festive, snowy setting. Between mistletoe, crackling fireplaces, and holiday cheer, the chemistry they’ve been avoiding for years gets harder to ignore!

Hayden’s got a lot on his plate with his job and being a single dad, but his connection with Charlotte feels like a holiday gift he can’t ignore. This story was heartwarming, funny, and just what I needed!

I certainly recommend this for anyone who enjoys romcoms, especially holiday ones!

I’m not normally a huge holiday romance reader but I’ve decided to read more of them this year. This was certainly spicier than I expected, but I enjoyed the story as well. AMA couple times I felt it was a little long and I loathe a third act breakup so that brought my rating down a bit but overall was a cute little Christmas love story.