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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!

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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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Good to be back at Juniper Meadows, this time for what sounds like a rather interesting if somewhat unusual sounding festive gathering in the hotel.
The prodigal son returns but gets more than he bargains for when he stays at the hotel and experiences the twelve days of Christmas with one particular guest.
It is a breath of fresh air to read a romance featuring a female character who is of more mature years compared to the usual 20- or 30-something that usually dominates this genre. It was also heartwarming to read the second chance at not only romance for the two main characters, Dylan and Sadie, but also second chance at a relationship with family for Dylan.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Such a heartwarming story, perfect to read snuggled up in the warmth over the festive period.

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A quick, lightweight, easy to read story set at Christmastime. This is a zero angst women’s fiction with hints of romance. This is the last book in the series, and it ends it well, with all siblings having resolved their own issues.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.

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All things seem possible at Christmas and Sadie intends to take full advantage of her twelve days at a Cotswold estate, a gift from her children. What she never expected was to fall in love with Dylan, and his two children. But how can this ever work, when Dylan lives in America? This is no. 4 in the Juniper Meadow series and characters from previous books make an appearance.

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I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I was able to find the audio version through my local library.

This was such a cute rom com. If you are looking for a light-hearted Christmas read, I highly recommend this book! The characters are great, and you are never too old to find love!

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**Snow is Falling** by Sarah Bennett is a heartwarming and cozy winter romance that perfectly captures the magic of the holiday season. Set in a charming small town blanketed in snow, Bennett’s novel follows characters as they navigate love, friendship, and the joy of new beginnings during the most wonderful time of the year. With its delightful cast of characters and festive atmosphere, the story blends humor, warmth, and emotional depth, making it a perfect feel-good read. **Snow is Falling** is a tender and uplifting tale that will leave readers wrapped in the warmth of holiday cheer, perfect for fans of festive romances and stories of hope and love.

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A perfect holiday read! New beginnings. New love. Family reconciliation. Plenty of feel good holiday spirit. Grab your cocoa and settle in for an enjoyable book! Thanks #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks

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This was such a cute and heartwarming read. It was such a lovely story written about rebuilding your life and forming relationships with family. It was set in a truly lovely place and the book is written in such a beautiful way, the story just flows. This was a great festive read, full of joy and positivity.

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I just love Juniper Meadows! I wish I could spend a fortnight there!

I was instantly swept away by this story.. There's a brilliant cast of characters, those we met in the first 3 books and then in this one we finally meet Dylan (the Travers brother that had left) and there's a new character Sadie and a few supporting cast characters.

This is really a warm hug of a book that you will just want to cuddle up with and forget about everything else going on in your life.

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This was a cute, sweet, simple holiday story that didn't drown in the Christmas joy. The characters were likable and the plot was minimal, so it goes down easy if you're looking for something like that. I see now that this was the fourth in a series. I was able to follow it without any prior knowledge of the first three books.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

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Another instalment from Juniper Meadows - and with a Christmas theme which is always wonderful escapism. With this series the only criticism I can make is the sheer number of characters, I'm pleased there was a glossary to help at the beginning. But I enjoy this author's work & I wasn't disappointed with this one. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary ARC. All opinions are my own. This was adorable and got me into the mood for Christmas!

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