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I love this series and good to finally meet Dylan the missing member of the family. Lovely Christmassy story with the hotel making the most of the season and it will definitely get you in the mood. Sadie is a great character and certainly deserves the new chance of romance and a bit of fun in her life. Great book for curling up in front of the fire

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would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this whimsical christmas book

life for sadie bingham had turned hard when she found out her husband of many years was cheating on her with a younger girl.... but with the advent of christmas upon her as a treat her family had booked her a two week stay over christmas at juniper meadow....

and what a treat it turned out to be....

dylan travers was going home....after decades away from his family his children had asked to go and how could he deny them and it was time to bury the hatchet

juniper meadows wow it sounds whimsical and lovely and i want to stay there... this story has a lovely christmassy feel to it that just didnt getting boring and kept me reading right to the end...

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A lovely warm hug of a book! Following her recent divorce, Sadie Bingham's family treat her to a festive break at Juniper Meadows. The ancestral home of the Travers family, the family now run it as a boutique hotel and spa. Returning home for the first time in 30 years is Dylan, youngest of the Travers siblings, with his teenage children. Both Sadie and Dylan are looking for a new start but a new relationship is not in the plan for either of them, particularly not when the other person lives thousands of miles away. As their friendship develops, can they put their differences aside? I read this over one weekend, a perfect read for a cosy weekend.

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"Snow is Falling" by Sarah Bennett. What can I say other than I loved it and read in one day. Who doesn’t want to escape to an estate in the country.
When Sadie Bingham’s life takes an unexpected turn, her children treat her to a well-earned break at Juniper Meadows, the gorgeous Cotswolds estate owned by the Travers family.

The setting of Juniper Meadows sounded breathtaking especially at Christmas time, It had everything you could want in a story love, family, community and second chances.

I found the characters to be well developed, and multi-dimensional. There were multiple sub-plots of family dynamics Sadie’s as well as Dylan Travers that had you interested in the outcome. I must admit I choked up a bit at the end, and was glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because I wanted to know more and what would happen next. I can’t wait to go back and read the previous books and hope there’s a book five.

I will definitely read other books by this author.

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Boldwood Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Juniper Meadows has an influx of new people for the festive weeks. Dylan is returning home after many years, and Sadie is experiencing a me-orientated Christmas courtesy of her loving family after an unexpected break-up with her husband. The festive activities, complete with unscheduled snow, make this a lovely Christmas read. As this is the fourth book in the Juniper Meadows series, there is a continuation of the family dramas, past and present, with the returning home of a conciliatory Dylan and his teenage family. Sadie finds friendship and an unexpected romantic connection during her Christmas holiday, and it is a lovely, heartwarming read. I like the romance, the uplifting reconciliation among the Travers family, and the beautifully described festivities that are so easy to visualise. It's a lovely festive edition of a delightful series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

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This series just keeps getting better and better!

In this fourth book in series, it's Christmas time at Juniper Meadows and they are welcoming guests for their 'Twelve Days of Christmas' event. A few are only staying for the weekend while some, like Sadie Bingham, are staying for the full event. Following her divorce and all the angst that brought with it, her adult children have given her this stay as a gift and she is determined to make the most of it. Also staying for the duration is Dylan, erstwhile family member who has lived in the states for many years; his children want to meet their family and so all three of them are visiting and there are bridges to be mended. There's never a dull moment at Juniper Meadows!

I loved this series from the very beginning and with each book, we get to know more about the family. A truly enjoyable read with plenty going on. With a very enticing cover, I can see this one flying off the shelves this festive period. With a host of well-developed characters, this one brings in new blood and it all adds up to a sparkling yuletide read. I'm happy to recommend both this new addition (and the previous three) and give it all five stars!

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

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Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title.
Must admit, was a little strange reading a tale of a family Christmas in late summer, but that said, it was beautifully written, was encouraging to see how family dynamics come together and all enjoy Christmas together. A lovely, easy to read cosy tale

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I loved this story so much! You will want to add it to your Christmas TBR. Dylan and Sadie were both so fun and relatable. I instantly fell in love with the characters and was cheering for a happy ending for both of them. I enjoyed the story line, setting, and all the characters. And calling all Gilmore Girls fans - Margaret Dunlop will remind you of the third Gilmore Girl! Sadie will remind you of a quieter Lorelai and towards the end of the book Katie will remind you of Rory! The author did an amazing job at describing the scenes to help the reader envision what the characters were seeing. Juniper Meadows felt like a relaxing, winter wonderland.

I did not realize this book was a part of a series when I requested the ARC. It is the last book of the Juniper Meadows series, however I think this book works as a stand alone as well. However, when I finished this book - I found that I was not done with Juniper Meadows and wanted to read more. I instantly added the other three books to my "to read" list on GoodReads.

I rated this book 4 stars because I wasn't devouring the book and feeling like I just couldn't put it down. A five star book for me is a book I can't put down and can't wait to pick back up again. I enjoyed the story, but it was light hearted, happy ending, feel good book that I took my time to read. The ending did keep me guessing though, because I could not figure out how Dylan and Sadie could have their happy ending. But I absolutely loved how Sarah Bennett ended the story! I recommend this book if you are looking for a book with: Christmas feels, happy endings, handsome single dad, family reconciliation, and character growth.

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Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I couldn’t put it down.

It was lovely to see how the family care for each other through the different generations and how they come together to help each other in order to keep the business going.

This story had a beautiful Christmas setting, with everything you’d want, snow, carol singers, Christmas trail, warm beverages, snowmen, as well as finding love again.

The characters were all lovely, family and the visitors that came to stay during the festivities.

I highly recommend this book.

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A thoroughly enjoyable Christmassy story that absolutely draws you from the start. We follow Sadie and her journey into her new life following her separation from her husband. After always being the person that does for everyone else, her grown up children pay for Sadie to spend Christmas at Juniper Meadows a family run estate/spa. There's so much going on within this book, you need to curl up and get comfy with a hot chocolate and lose yourself within the pages for a while. Thank you netgalley, publishers and Sarah Bennett for an advanced copy of this book for my honest opinion.

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I love this author, her characters are believable. And the story flows as it should, blossoming romance and fun and heartwarming all rolled into one. A must read this Christmas

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A fun Christmas story about finding new love and healing family relationships.
If you are looking for a sweet, quaint Christmas read, this is the book you should pick up for your holiday reading.
I want to read the previous books in the series. I did not realize this was part of a series.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This is book 4 of the Juniper Meadows series but can easily be read as a standalone novel. We meet Sadie, newly single and treated to a Christmas break, as well as Dylan, who is returning to the estate with his children. How will their lives entwine and improve during the festive season?

The writing draws you in to life on the estate straight away, and it feels like such a lovely place to be, especially at Christmas!

Snow is Falling is the perfect Christmas book to curl up with.

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Reading this was like being given a huge mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, and chocolate sprinkles. A beautiful Christmas read. I loved being back at Juniper Meadows again and finally meeting Dylan and his wonderful kids. I’m sad that it’s the last one, but boy was it a good one.

Sadie and Dylan were meant to be. Sadie has such a great heart and is a beautiful person inside and out, but years of being over shadowed by her husband has really knocked her. Meeting Dylan whilst at the retreat was kismet. Her kids gave her the best Christmas gift after her divorce, the gift of self healing. Similarly Dylan’s kids gave him the same gift by wanting to meet his estranged family. I loved how kind, loving and thoughtful everyone was. With a family that large it’s easy to get forgotten, but no one ever is, there is so much love. Seeing that helped Sadie stand up to her own mother and help start the healing process.

Avery and Theo are amazing teenagers, they clearly live their dad a lot and aren’t as self involved as Dylan thinks and they notice his feelings for Sadie before him and quietly work in helping them be together.

I read this book easily and it flowed so well and I was turning the last page far too soon. Every book in this series can be read as a stand alone but when read all together they are so much better. The descriptions of all the Christmas activities were amazing and I really felt I was there. It was the perfect Christmas feel good read.

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Although I enjoyed reading this book, I did think it was a bit predictable and unrealistic. It’s a nice snowy Christmas romance with some family frauds rolled in. This is the 4th in this series, I have read the first one, it not the others so did remember the characters from it. The estate sounds lovely and is at the centre of the story.
A nice Christmassy 4 star romance.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

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This is the 4th book of the series but I am sure you could read it as a "stand a lone", it follows Sadie and Dylan at a christmas retreat, I love this setting and the characters are very likable, this is a lovely story and I can't wait to catch up with future adventures at Juniper Meadows, in fact I would love to stay there myself.

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I enjoyed this story. It's number 4 in the series, but it serves well as a standalone story. It's told from a dual perspective. Dylan Travers is returning to his childhood home Juniper Meadows for Christmas, after being away for more than 20 years. After Sadie's life has taken a turn, her kids surprise her with a Christmas vacation at Juniper Meadows.

I really enjoyed this Christmasy Rom-Com. There were a lot of fun characters including Dylan and his kids, as well as Sadie and her family. Plus, there's a fun resort on what sounds like a country estate in England. Dylan is reconnecting with his family and Sadie is learning to reinvent herself. Plus there is a budding romance to boot!

Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, and the author of this ARC

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This is book #4 of the Juniper Meadows series. Whilst it is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone book. We are back at Juniper Meadows just before Christmas. Sadie Bingham has been gifted a Christmas break at the luxurious estate by her family. Her marriage has broken up and this is her first Christmas on her own. Dylan Travers is heading back home to the estate with his two children having been away from his family for years. He's also single and even though he has a family reunion to work through, he finds an instant attraction between himself and Sadie.

This was a lovely read, and my first Christmas book of the year! I've read all the other books in the series, so it was nice to return back to Juniper Meadows, especially at such a festive time! Sadie is a lovely character, and it was great to see the lead romantic character to be a middle aged woman! Dylan is also a lovely character, not to mention very pleasing on the eye! I liked him from the very beginning, but when he began listing all of Sadie's good points I found him all the more likeable!

This was probably my favourite book of the series. I found myself hooked into Sadie and Dylan's storyline very quickly and it was very easy to read. The other characters within the book were also very likeable and it was wonderful to be back amongst the Juniper Meadows family! The setting of the estate at Christmas was very appealing and as I read I could imagine the Christmas market, crafts and, of course, all the snow! I also loved the murder mystery evening which sounded great fun! It was a fabulously festive read full of love, laughter and family dramas. Would recommend!

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An enjoyable Christmas novel filled with lovely seasonal touches. Sure to get you in the holiday mood!

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The last book I read in this series was Come Rain or Shine. I would highly recommend reading the others in the series before getting to this point because the Travers family are better enjoyed in this visit if the reader is familiar with the backgrounds.

There were a lot of explosive reveals in the previous book and I was looking forward to the ( maybe?) final book. After dealing with several younger members in the previous books, we meet the reclusive Dylan who has stayed away from the family for years. He is older and has two children who want to know their father’s side. He brings them to Juniper Meadows over Christmas.

Sadie is gifted the opportunity to stay at Juniper Meadows by her Children and this leads to the happy chance of her crossing paths with Dylan.

The story is simple and about how to make up and move on in bigger complex families. The Travers family is not all goodwill, but by the time the book ends, everything will be almost ‘happily ever after’.

I would highly recommend this series in its entirety to anyone who likes a good family based set of books.

I received an ARC thanks to Netgalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

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