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As soon as I saw the long list of characters at the beginning, I kind of knew it would be a bit of a hassle to keep track of all the arcs. To top it all up, I didn't read any of the previous books in the series.
The writing style is lovely and pleasant, but the story felt a bit bland to my newbie eyes.

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Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read Snow is Falling by Sarah Bennett, a sweet, heartwarming holiday novel.

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A sweet book full of festive cheer and warm feelings. I love Sarah's books as they always make me happy and this one was no exception. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

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this book is so easy to read and follow telling the story of sadie and dylan who fall in love second time round along with the christmas season and holidays and a little help from their kids one not too be missed

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a quintessential holiday read! perfect book to read around a fire and indulge. really would like to read more work from this author!!!

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I have really enjoyed this series and was particularly looking forward to this festive finale. However, I don’t think this book was as good as the other stories and I found I was quite bored by the plot.

Unlike the other novels, we are instead seeing Juniper Meadows from the perspective of the clients as newly-single Sadie is spending a fortnight at the estate for Christmas. Recently separated from her cheating husband, her children see this as an opportunity to have some “me time”. But what Sadie doesn’t expect is to start having feelings for a gorgeous American who is also at the hotel. Is this just a festive romance or something more? And how can this relationship work across the pond?

I found this change of perspective to be a bit refreshing, as the other stories have been seeing Juniper Meadows from behind the scenes. However, I think because the main characters are of an older demographic, I struggled to feel interested in them. Furthermore, despite having read all the books and seeing the character list at the start of the novel, I still struggled with the number of characters and found it difficult to keep track of who was who. This is a shame because it definitely impacted my enjoyment and I thought the additional characters sometimes breezed through scenes so quickly, I just couldn’t keep up with them.

Ultimately, I was hoping for another “young recruit” to help the wheels of Juniper Meadows keep moving. As this is what we have seen with the remainder of the books, this change of direction threw me. Whilst I enjoyed seeing the final brother return to Juniper Meadows, I think there was still unfinished business between the older members of the family. I also think I wanted to see more of the romantic connections that were established in the earlier stories.

Overall, this is an easy, romantic read and I was pleased to see Sadie get her happy ever after. I loved spending Christmas at Juniper Meadows and all the festivities that were organised. As a final book to the series, this wasn’t my most favourite, but I have enjoyed it overall and look forward to what Bennett releases next.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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What a great festive book!

Sadie has been treated to a Christmas break at Juniper Meadows by her children after her husband leaves her for someone else. Juniper meadows is owned by the Travers family and is in the beautiful Cotswolds.

Sadie makes the most of the break and joins in the festivities of The 12 Days of Christmas. She makes some new friends and new memories.

Dylan Travers, who now lives in America, has returned to his childhood home with his two children after a family rift to build some bridges and for his children to get to know their family.

Although they’re there for different reasons Dylan and Sadie find they have a lot in common and end up spending a lot of time together. How would this work in the “real life” they surely live too far apart! Will they both find their happy ever after or will this just be a holiday memory for them both?

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I had not read the first three books in this series, but was still able to read this one. Overall, a fun book! It was a sweet and heartwarming book!

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Another #NetgalleyBacklog

"Snow is Falling" is the fourth book in the beloved Juniper Meadows series. This heartwarming instalment follows the journey of Sadie and Dylan as they each set off on their winter holiday adventures.

As they navigate the enchanting landscapes covered in snow, readers can immerse themselves in the charming details of their holiday experiences. The story captures the joy of winter escapades, filled with cosy nights by the fireplace, festive celebrations, and unexpected moments of connection.

Overall, this book is a delightful and quick read that brings warmth and sweetness to the reader’s heart, making it perfect for curling up with a cup of hot cocoa.

#WinterReads #CozyVibes #BookLovers #FestiveTales #HeartwarmingStories #JuniperMeadows #SnowIsFalling #ReadingEscape #HolidayAdventures

Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or a newcomer, "Snow is Falling" promises to deliver an uplifting and heartening escape into the cosy world of Juniper Meadows

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A lovely festive read. I haven't read all the books in this series but I still enjoyed it I really loved Sadie was so pleased when she started to get more confident and start a new life for herself. A lovely festive setting and it was a heartwarming story with a happy ending perfect for curling up with on a cold winter day

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This is part 4 of the juniper meadows series, a lovely Christmas ending to a most enjoyable series.
If you believe is true love and Christmas wishes this is the book for you.

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"Snow is Falling" offers a heartwarming narrative with delightful characters. It's an effortless read, allowing one to breeze through the chapters swiftly.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

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Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Sorry late for the review but could not read this while we still had some semblance of summer. This was another good read from this author, great storyline and characters.

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I have had my bags packed and ready to go for my next visit at Juniper Meadows. This time is is Christmas and it looks like I am going to be sharing it with some interesting characters.

Sadie’s children have paid for her to have the full 12 days of Christmas experience at Juniper Meadow’s, rather than running the gauntlet of a normal Christmas, especially as she is now single. She throws herself whole heartedly into the experience, which the team at Juniper Meadow’s have put together.

What Sadie didn’t bank on was finding Dylan.

Dylan is back at Juniper Meadows for Christmas. He is a Travers and has not been back to the family estate in years and has estranged himself from the Travers patriarch h, Monty who isn’t the most popular of fathers with his children. However this year is different, Dylan’s children want to know about their fathers background and the UK, after being brought up in the US.

Christmas is always a good time to bury old grudges and perhaps see the future through different eyes for all of the main characters in this novel.

Full on Christmas mode is activated within this book, plenty of festive cheer, food and snow falling around. This is the perfect ending to this series of books and there is something about creating a community of characters around a central purpose, in this case the Juniper Meadows estate which works so well in telling so many different stories. All of them with happy ever afters, because what more could we possibly want!

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Thoroughly enjoyable story of Sadie Bingham, a middle-aged woman (hooray!) whose adult children treat her to a Christmas away at the lovely-sounding Juniper Meadows, the sort of country estate-turned hotel/café/boutique-shops/farm that I would absolutely love to visit! Whilst there, she meets the handsome Dylan, a long-lost member of the estate's family of owners, who has returned home to introduce his young teenage children to his siblings, and to mend bridges. He's delightful!

This is the last in a series about the Travers family and the fortunes of the estate so if you haven't read the previous stories, go back and read them in order. Not because this story doesn't stand alone, it does, but because it would be lovely to read about all of the Travers characters and get their back story. I'm not going to lie, the case list at the start of Snow is Falling was a little overwhelming!

I really liked the cast of characters, all of them really nicely developed and I enjoyed the activities - all I thought was how much that '12 days of Christmas' package would have cost in a luxury hotel though!

My only complaint was that in bringing the story to conclusion, it was a little rushed. I would have appreciated a bit more time with Sadie's family and hearing about her relationship with Dylan and the Travers' family.

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In this fun and charming holiday romance novel, readers join Sadie and her kids for a full and exciting Twelve Days of Christmas program with the hope that they will make new friends and memories this holiday season. Single dad Dylan and his teenage kids, on the other hand, are venturing back to the UK to meet extended family in the Cotswolds at his childhood home Juniper Meadows. With both families navigating new and complicated holiday plans at the lively Juniper Meadows, Sadie and Dylan realize that they have quite a lot in common and are both dealing with the sadness of the past and the uncertainty of the future. With fantastic characters navigating what can come next and finding a new happily ever after when everything has changed, readers will love watching Sadie and Dylan’s second chance grow amidst the snowy Cotswold background. Alternating between their perspectives and respective holiday struggles, readers see these characters and their relationships grow and develop over the course of this charming holiday romance. Bennett’s characters are the star of the novel, and she has done a fantastic job bringing the Cotswolds and her cast of characters to life in vibrant detail and with some charming dialogue.

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A lovely way to read feel good book. Loved the characters and the story, but did take me a while to work out who was who. Would recommend this book.

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A gem of a festive read with older romance, I love a good book where the characters are older. Sarah Bennett delivered a brilliant story with so many characters and an intricate building of the relationship. It’s funny and so festive I really enjoyed it. We have so many books with young characters it brilliant to have a well written story that involves mature adults. It’s a different approach and Sarah Bennett got it spot on!

#snowisfalling #netgalley #festivefiction #top10christmasreads

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What a perfect end to the series this book is!
With all the siblings now back home and working out what the future holds for them individually, there is so much to love this book!
Fantastic characters and a dreamy, festive storyline.... I truly loved everything about this book!

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This was a great ending to this series. All the siblings are now back home and trying to figure out what is next for them and Juniper Meadows. There is an eclectic group of people ready to spend time together with the "Twelve Days of Christmas" celebrations and activities. I really enjoyed seeing them bond and welcome each other into their group of friends. Dylan's children are teenagers with all that comes with that, but they also participate and become friendly with the others, especially, Sadie. This was a sweet romance, family bonding, new beginnings and personal growth story. I will say, there was a great ending the I loved. If you enjoy a good Christmas story, with lots of festive activities and great group of characters, then I recommend Snow is Falling.

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