Holiday reads continue! Catching up with this ARC from @forever and @Jaquelinesnowe of this new holiday release. Stuck in a blizzard of all blizzards with wind chills of sixty below zero, neighbors Becca and Harrison stay together to keep safe in the harsh conditions. They went on a date 2 years ago and Harrison ghosted her, but they are different people now.

Read for:
Grumpy/sunshine
Sports(ish) romance
Cuddling for Warmth
Blizzard Buddies
Insecurities and validation
SPICE
Second Chance

TL;DR:
- 3.25 stars
- Content warnings: drunk driving, car accident
- Forced proximity grump-sunshine romance that can be a very quick festive read for the holidays.

Loved:
- Sometimes I like to just pick up a very quick and steamy read and this was just that. Gotta love when something scratches an itch!

Less into:
- I really had a hard time with these characters; they were not mature enough to be dating each other, and much of the book was their inner monologues about how they felt the other person felt about them (mostly projections). You're trapped in a house together with no power! Just talk out loud!
- There was a significant feeling of insta-love once you got past the hurdle of their first miscommunication, or maybe insta-lust. I'm not opposed to that, usually! But just know it going in.
- There's a car accident towards the end that is kind of... glossed over? It's a huge turning point in the characters' growth arc but the actual content of the accident and repercussions are so minimal that I was a little frustrated.

Pick up for a quick holiday read - can be read in one sitting - or accidentally in two very far apart ones if you're me :)

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS BY @jaquelinesnowe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. please do not judge the book by the description!! it sounds so beyond cheesy but honestly they are some of my favorite characters ever!!! Our FMC is so unapologetically herself, you can’t help but love her cringe and all and the MMC is a grump that’s just misunderstood. This book was tugging on my heart strings in a major way and I can NOT RECOMMEND this enough!!!! Please pick this up, it’s the perfect winter romance!!!

Snowed in for Christmas was a cute read! Winter/cozy vibes are my favorite, so I loved that the characters were trapped together in a snowstorm. I had a fun time reading this one.

Thank you to Netgalley, Grand Central Publishing, and the author for the ARC!
Synopsis: Two years ago, Becca went on a date with Harrison and it couldn’t have gone better. Or so she thought… but she must have read all the signs wrong because he never called her back. Now neighbors and with a blizzard hitting town, the two of them must pool their resources together and wait out the storm.
My thoughts: This book was cute and had a lot of good tropes — Forced proximity, grumpy sunshine, one bed, & second chance! The storyline was definitely cheeeesy but still cute! I loved that Becca spoke her mind and was unapologetically her quirky, fun self. And Harrison was the cutest grump/grinch!! I wasn’t expecting so much steam because the first half of the book had a wholesome hallmark feel. It was a little much for me but that’s just my personal preference. I think I am all Christmas romanced out for the year, but it was a fun month of reading some sweet holiday love stories!

What a cute book to read right before Christmas! There were many things I enjoyed about this book: the banter, Becca’s personality, the fact they were snowed in together! The miscommunication was definitely a huge factor in the book, and while at times I could definitely relate (especially as a fellow over thinker), at other times I just wanted to shake both of the main characters and tell them to get out of their heads. The book was also a little bit ramble-y at times (again with the rollercoaster thoughts), but as long as you are prepared for this, I think you will enjoy it!

I rate this book 3.5 stars!

This book was so fun! It was a warm cup of cocoa-Christmas romcom! Becca and Harrison gave us full on opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine! When a snow-mageddon blizzard force them to rely on each other, they must face a confusing and uncomfortable past complicated by a present swirling with attraction and feelings that are influenced by all their insecurities and vulnerabilities. I enjoy sportsmances that involve a coach, it’s a refreshing twist!
Realizing you cannot judge a book by the cover, these two MCs get a second chance, and the validation and healing they offer one another was so sweet! This was perfect and heartwarming read that can be enjoyed any time of the year!

I didn’t read nearly as many holiday romances this year that I wanted to (check by for my Christmas in July!) but the few I did, I loved. Especially this one! Thank you Forever Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book, it let me combine an author I really enjoy and my favorite holiday/time of the year.

I definitely pictured Anna Faris's character from The House Bunny, Shelley, whenever I was listening/reading to Snowed In for Christmas.

Becca cannot wait for the quiet peace of the soriority house this holiday season. Waking up to a freezing home and a blizzard outside, she has to rely on the company of Harrison Cooper. Harrison- the one date/avoider man that he is. It's just a friendly check in and enjoying one another's company, what's the worst that will happen?

Listening to Snowed In for Christmas, dual narrated by Hannah Church and Liam Lambert, was the highlight of my reading experience. I couldn't connect to the characters and found their miscommunication to be messy, as it happened twice in one reading. While a steamy binge listen, it's not one I'll be running to pick up again next holiday season.

Thank you Forever Publishing for my finished copy and audio code.

I really enjoyed this book! It had some good forced proximity which is one of my favourite tropes! I also liked that it was relatable in the sense that if you’re in the dating world right now, you’ll totally understand the main character. The story had me laughing, but there were also some serious parts in it. Overall a really good Christmas read!

This steamy second chance will keep you warm on the coldest of nights. Becca is left alone in a large sorority house where she is the house mom. A little ways over the grumpy football coach is settling into his home ready for a once in a lifetime blizzard. Harrison and Becca went on a date once before and he behaved badly after. But he couldn’t leave her alone in that big house. After some charming convincing and witty banter Harrison convinces Becca to stay with him, blizzard buddies. The chemistry and conversation reach epic heights but honesty and accountability make Hot Harrison even hotter

Snowed in for Christmas by @jaquelinesnowe is by far my favorite Christmas read! Truly it may be my favorite romance that I have read this year! The story that develops between Becca and Harrison is as detailed and heartwarming as it is spicy!!!! It is a must read in the last few days(or even after) we have left of the Christmas season! Big thank you to @netgalley and @grandcentralpub for the chance to read this book!#abooktomark #bookstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #grandcentralpublishing #bookshelf #read #readmorebooks #readersgonnaread #christmasromancebook #christmasreading #kindle #readersofinstagram

This book has plenty of romance with lots of sweet and funny moments while they learn about communicating and growth. I loved the college and football aspects.

This is a delightful holiday romance! Becca is a fun ball of energy and Harrison is a protective grump. I love that they're neighbors but not in the traditional way since Becca lives in a house full of college sorority girls as their house mom while Harrison lives next door in his own home as the football coach. While it's not a college romance since they're both well out of school, it still gives college vibes because of their jobs which is fun. It feels like Becca is constantly getting herself in over her head triggering Harrison's need to protect/take care of her which is very cute. This also often leads to him seeing quite a bit more of her than expected at the time, especially considering the awkwardness left over from having had a great date two years before that led nowhere when he never called. They're both a little awkward in such a wholesome way; she's constantly thinking before speaking leading to silly/embarrassing but funny comments that she tries to backtrack only making it worse and he's just clearly not as social or used to such an outgoing chatterbox like Becca but he still validates her and doesn't make her feel like too much. I love that they both have strong opinions about books and I definitely agree more with Becca, wanting to keep my books in perfect condition. Basically they're just a really sweet pair. The steamy scenes are cute and well written and the dialogue is engaging and entertaining making this a really quick read that will leave you with a smile on your face!

You might want to check it out if you like: forced proximity, grumpy x sunshine, only one bed, second chances and snow storms. It's perfect to read right now since Christmas is almost here! If you prefer audio, that's available too with two narrators who do an amazing job! Their voices are so clear and really give the characters personality, bringing their energy to life. I received an advance copy of the ebook which I voluntarily read and am reviewing but I also listened to it on audio at the same time because I just love hearing the characters come to life. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

(4.25 stars)

Snowed in For Christmas by Jaqueline Snowe is a a cute contemporary holiday romance.

I listened to the audiobook via my Spotify premium account. We have alternating POVs between our two main characters, as narrated by Hannah Church and Liam Lambert. The production quality on the audiobook was stellar.

Becca is a sorority mom who's been unlucky in love partly because people often tell her she's "too much." I really identified with her, as a fellow knitter, reader, and lover of bright colored clothing. Harrison is the college football coach, a grump who is very socially awkward. When a blizzard hits around Christmas and the area loses power, they shelter together. It's a little awkward though, because two years ago they had a great first date and an amazing kiss but then he ghosted her.

This was a really enjoyable read, and it was exactly what I was in the mood for at the time I picked it up. I basically inhaled it all in one sitting. It really reminded me of Snowpocalypse 2009 where me and several of my college friends hunkered down in my house.

I agree wholeheartedly with Becca's opinion of The Devil in the White City though the book is not stated by name in this novel. It's a great non-fiction read about a serial killer during the Chicago World's Fair, and it reads like it's fiction. I love seeing book shout-outs in other books.

There are a handful of steamy scenes, and I thought they were well written. Harrison is very big on enthusiastic and explicit consent, which I always love to see in romances. There's some dirty talk and "good girl"-ing here, so fans of Tessa Bailey might enjoy this one too.

Tropes in this book include: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, tall/smol, miscommunication

This grumpy sunshine stuck in a blizzard at Christmas story was such a fun time. I loved the characters and am not one for miscommunication but I didn’t find it as frustrating because there were so much I loved. Fun holiday read!

Okay, first of all I love this cover. It made me want to request this book. It just looks like a cozy wintery hallmark book. I adored this book and these characters. This was a sweet love story.

4.5 stars

So sweet and fun! Becca is quirky and lovable. It was so fun watching Harrison realize how great she is and decent he, himself is. They both have a lot of relationship hang ups from their past, but it’s great to see them work through it and move past it together. A little cheesy now and then, but plenty of good steamy scenes. Loved it!

This was another cute Christmas book! Previously Becca went on one date with her next door neighbour Harrison and then he avoided her. She was disappointed but moved on. As a massive snow storm hits Harrison surprisingly suggests that Becca should stay at his place after the power goes out. With their forced proximity they begin to understand each other and what went wrong after their date. I liked the characters and the story moved along at a good pace. Add this one to your Christmas reading!

Out of the many Christmas romances I’ve picked up this year, this one is at the top! I loved the snowed in forced proximity situation that these two characters face. It was cozy and steamy and just perfect if you are looking for a rom-com during the holiday season!

This snowed in sorority house mom and football coach that are the embodiment of the miscommunication trope was a surprisingly good time. It was spicier than I anticipated with a few detailed open door scenes. I really loved just how much Becca was, she was such a strong character and added a ton of humor to the book. There was definitely a little angst with the 3rd act breakup/miscommunication, but overall this is a pure fun and light holiday read. If you're looking for a quick Christmas read, I definitely recommend this!