This was a super cute read! Charlotte and Hayden navigate the original conflict in their 'known each other forever" relationship fairly early on (although of course there is more drama later on - gotta work for that happily ever after!). The Christmas theme of the book and especially the fantastic contests the characters participate on are warm and cozy which is welcome given its hotter than heck right now in July, and I want to know how many the author made up themselves. Overall very enjoyable.

2.5 stars rounded up.

This was a super quick read, but it was lacking something for me. I liked the holiday romance but that’s where it ended. I wish the last 3rd of the book hadn’t happened - it didn’t feel like it fit the rest of the story and there was a 3rd act breakup for no reason. Plus, there were way too many public declarations for me.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This was a cute, fairly quick read.

I enjoyed the banter between characters, and the settings described would certainly make Hallmark proud. 😂

It’s not a bad book, but it doesn’t stand out as one of those, “I must make sure to buy this, in both ebook and hard copy, when it comes out,” type of impact stories. It’s good fluff and some quick hot and heavy scenes, and sometimes that’s all one needs or wants in a book!

•𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨) 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.•

Christmas came early for me! Jaqueline's books are always a must read and never disappoint. This one was no exception! From the witty banter to the heartfelt emotions to the swoony romance, I think I' have found a new favorite holiday romance. After I finished, I immediately ordered a physical copy for myself and another to give to a client. A+

Christmas Sweater Weather was okay. It was missing the back and forth before the couple gets together for the first time. Can she forgive him or not (that sort of conflict).

3.75 / 5- Cozy Christmas read! Very hallmark with endearing second chance love, brother’s best friend, single dad tropes with some mild spicy scenes.

Charlotte has had a crush on her brother’s best friend Hayden since they were young. To protect his friendship, he turns her down and she assumes her feelings are one sided. Now as adults, he’s a close family friend and his daughter has stolen everyone’s hearts, including Char’s. She still has unrequited feelings for him, but tried to avoid spending time alone with him.

Her crazy Christmas loving brother and his fiancé Penny decide to do a joint pre-Christmas wedding party, complete with Christmas themed challenges. On the way to the ski lodge, her car gets stuck and Hayden saves the day. Sparks ignite.

Thank you NetGalley, Forever publisher, and author Jacqueline Snowe for this ARC
Pub date: October 8, 2024

This was such a fun read! Christmas - check! Romance - check! Fun holiday antics - check! Charlotte and Hayden have known eachother for years, but haven't given in to their feelings for eachother. When attending wedding events for Charlotte's brother/Hayden's best friend, things start to take s turn. This is a quick read, full of strong women, supportive family and chosen family, and single parent (dad) dynamics. Highly recommend!

I absolutely loved Charlotte and Hayden. The tension of their forbidden attraction, mixed with the warmth of the holiday season, made for an unputdownable read. It’s a perfect blend of steamy and sweet, capturing all the enchantment of Christmas. I adored every minute of this delightful, festive love story.

I am a sucker for the brother’s best friend trope and I especially love it at Christmastime, Which is how this one is packaged. I was very excited to read “Christmas Sweater Weather” by Jaqueline Snowe.

Charlotte’s brother, Christian, is getting married, so the wedding party goes on a pre-wedding getaway to a Christmas wonderland. Of course, that means, Charlotte has to see Christian’s best friend, Hayden, again for all the festivity. Yes, the one she’s had a crush on forever. But, before she’s even made it to the resort, Hayden has to rescue after a fender bender on the way in, where Charlotte landed herself in a ditch.

When Hayden and Charlotte overhear a discussion with her brother and his soon-to-be Mrs.,talking about what they think could be the calling off of their wedding, they band together to make sure that doesn’t happen. They commit to giving their all for the Christmas-themed scavenger hunt to ensure the best time at the resort for the happy couple.

Hayden is a single dad who needs to let loose a little and she needs help with prepping for the interview as coach of the high school softball team.

While it gives the “don’t-touch-my-sister” vibe at the beginning, it doesn’t really follow through. There isn’t as much at stake with their relationship until closer at the end, and by that time I wasn’t as invested. After years of these two not talking, they just fall right into being totally smitten with each other. The storyline and dialogue is mostly just the two of them, without much else happening in the plot, other than how much they want to be together. It takes a bit longer to get to some of the other subplots. Especially with the main storyline taking place over about 24-hours.

It was a fun read but I guess I just had higher expectations for it overall. It is definitely a quick, feel good story.

I’d give it ⭐⭐⭐💫. Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for an advanced reader copy!

#ChristmasSweaterWeather #NetGalley

I want to begin by thanking NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to receive an advanced copy of Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snow.
Christmas Sweater Weather was such a fun and festive read! I really enjoyed the detailed Christmas activities and the close connection between all of the characters. It is obvious that there was great detail to attention in the interactions between the characters.
Hayden is a single dad and his story provides many sweet instances throughout the story. He is also Charlotte’s brother’s best friend.
Charlotte has always had a crush on Hayden but their history is messy and they must work through this in order to see if they can have the relationship each has always dreamed about.
There are many steamy moments between Hayden and Charlotte throughout, and this creates a story that is both sweet and spicy.

This is a cute and quick Christmas rom com!! I love a good slow burn romance and this was no different. It was a little cheesy at times, but I still ate it up.

What to expect:
-Brother's best friend
-Single dad
-Found family
-Slow burn

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for granting me early digital access in exchange for my honest review!

this was okay, it felt very forced to be honest. this felt very much like a surface read and not developed enough. it is a quick holiday read but not one that i loved.

Charlotte and Hayden are absolutely adorable and I enjoyed reading about them. The ski weekend, surrounded with Christmas festivities, was like watching a movie in my head. I loved understanding a bit about their history, and the “cant be together” tension made this book completely believable. I also really enjoyed reading about Hayden as a single dad, as there arent a lot of stories out there that focus on this. Also, Gwen! Oh my! What a cutie! The plot was well versed and divided, and it had just the perfect amount of spice for me.

This was a great read, and will be even better for those that save up to read these stories around Christmas time.

This was such a cute story - and it will be the perfect read to get into the mood for the Christmas holidays. I loved all the Christmas references. I also enjoyed the slow burn of the romance and the final rapprochement of the the two main characters.

This was such a cute book! I loved the beginning so much. Charlotte and Hayden’s attraction was undeniable. Even after Hayden hurt her 3 years ago, Charlotte still loved him.

I absolutely loved Charlotte. She had no filter whatsoever and said whatever she was thinking at that exact moment. She was quirky and unapologetically herself, I laughed so much at her inner dialogue and expressions. I was so frustrated with Hayden towards the end. You’d think he would have learned his lesson with how bad he hurt Charlotte in the beginning. However, the ending was really cute.

Super cute sweet and spicy Christmas book. This brother's best friend, single father, found family story was really good. I enjoyed the chemistry build up between Charlotte the FMC and Hayden the MMC was perfect. The storyline was good as were the side characters.

After reading Snowed in for Christmas, I was happy to get Christmas Sweater Weather! It's a fun loving, Christmas book that will melt the snow. Giving off Hallmark vibes with the steamy scenes, it definitely gives the holidays a Christmas in July feel.

Thank you NetGalley for Christmas Sweater Weather by Jaqueline Snow

You must read this spicy holiday romcom! It is the perfect combination of holiday joy and love. Couldn't put it down. The fun and creative holiday games added a spark of holiday energy that fit perfectly into the book. The characters are all likable and create a fun family/friend story. Will be recommending this to everyone.

Man, I could not get interested in this book. I really tried, but it felt like there was too much going on, and it was also obvious what it was. Let me explain: Hayden, single father whose baby mama abandoned the baby in his doorstep. Years later, he gets calls and texts from an unknown number. It was very obvious this was the baby mama. Even though he replied to a text with "Who is this?", when the baby mama shows up weeks later at his house, she says she tried calling and texting him. Yet, she didn't respond to his question??? Honestly, I read the first few chapters, up to the competition, and then I couldn't take it anymore and skimmed the rest.

Christmas in July! What's not to love? This was an enjoyable read, as long as you aren't a Grinch!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.
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