I love this series from Sarah Bennett. Juniper Meadows is a magnificent family estate, the stately home now turned in to a hotel complex incorporating arts & crafts workshop spaces, a micro brewery and working farm land. It is home to the ever expanding Travers Family.

In “Snow is Falling” we get to know the estranged son, Dylan and the wondering, selfish patriarch, Monty. Dylan returns to spend Christmas with the family allowing his young teenage children to meet everyone for the first time, whilst enjoying all the benefits of Christmas as guests at the hotel. We are also introduced to Sadie, a hotel guest, recently single and very much in need of rest and fun away from the busy lives her children & grandchildren lead, memories of her cheating husband and her opinionated mother. Sadie soon finds herself enjoying her time at Juniper Meadows socialising, walking, crafting and dancing the night away. She makes new friends and even catches the eye of Dylan. Romance is in the air and once again the magic of Juniper Meadows on more than one of the guests. Meanwhile Monty is still staying in his van, hanging out at the pub and continuing to make himself persona non grata with his attitude towards his wife and family.

The book is a seasonal delight, full of Christmassy events such as tree decorating, craft fairs, ice skating, lantern lit walks, snow and carol singers. I will miss visiting Juniper Meadows, reading the books genuinely felt like visiting family myself, wrapped up warm in the arms of the Travers family.

As it is the middle of August I have not read any Christmas books yet this year as I usually wait until October for festive reads but, when I was lucky enough to be asked to read an advanced copy of Sarah Bennett's latest book I could not resist - and what an absolute Christmas cracker to start with.
Being a similar age to the main characters - Dylan and Sadie (50ish) was refreshing as a lot of the books I read have the main characters in their 20/30's. Milly Johnson also does this and it is interesting to see how family commitments, duty and age can influence decisions.
The majority of the story takes place in Juniper Meadows which we have visited before in books 1 to 3 of this series. For me it was wonderful to catch up with what now feel like old friends but, this book can very much be read as a stand alone story.
Sadie has been gifted a two week stay at Juniper Meadows by her children after a very difficult year and Dylan is there with his two teenage children to meet his family.
All the events for the twelve days of Christmas sound amazing and I would really like to visit - it is such a shame that this is an imaginary place. Every day different activities have been arranged for the guests to join in with (if they want to) and reading about them makes you want to start your Christmas shopping and create a perfect Christmas for your family.
Wonderful descriptions of the hotel, food, people bring everything to life. An absolutely lovely festive read I can not recommend enough..

Divorced Sadie is given a Christmas vacation to a luxury resort. Divorced Dylan decides to take his children to England to his estranged family’s resort for Christmas. While Sadie is working on her confidence at being alone, Dylan is falling in love with her. Can a holiday romance last when they live on different continents? I received an ARC from NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my honest review.

It's been lovely to be once again back at Juniper Meadows. This is the 4th book in the series but can be read as a stand only story.
It took a few chapters for me to remember all the cast from the previous books but once I did everything came together.
Sadie's two grown up children have gifted her two weeks at Juniper Meadows over Christmas. A chance for her to get away and relax after her cheating husband left her to pick up the threads of her life.
In American Dylan has just stood in for the father of his ex wife to give her away on her wedding day. His two children were asked where they would like to go for Christmas with him as their mother will be away on her honeymoon.
The children present him with the details of a Twelve Days of Christmas holiday at Juniper Meadows. Dylan is a bit shocked as it's owned and ran by his estranged family.
Dylan walked out on them 19yrs ago when he caught his brother kissing his girlfriend. He now has an excuse to return as his children want to connect with their other family.
I loved this book as I loved the other three. I now know where I would love to go for Christmas and it's such a shame that it only exists within the pages of this book.
The twelve Days of Christmas theme was magical with a murder mystery night and lantern walks etc. If a hotelier reads this book they will be copying quite a few of the ideas for their own hotel.
Dylan's children are a delight and it was good to see Sadie transforming into her old self or should it be new self.
The rest of Dylan's family are lovely except for Monty but there's hope for him yet.
I do hope this isn't the last book in the series because it's the only way I can experience life at Juniper Meadows again.

Sadie’s family gives her a two week stay at Juniper Meadows. It’s a beautiful estate owned by the Travers family.
Dylan hasn’t been home in a long time. His kids decide they want to spend Christmas at Juniper Meadows.
It’s a lovely sounding location that will make you wish you were spending the holidays there. It’s a nice story with friends, family and the possibility of new love

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This is book 4 of 4 and I feel like you could read it alone. I hadn't read any of the others. Sadie is shocked to find out that her husband is having an affair. Especially at the holidays. This was a cute holiday story about love and family and starting over.

The only thing wrong with this book is that it's book 4 and I hate reading out of order! And more the fact I've somehow missed this series. How?
It's a heartwarming read. Sarah has a real way of writing where you just stroll easily through page after page swept up In a warm and cosy reading atmosphere.
The characters were great. And I liked how they all came together and helped eachother learn and grow and perhaps...love?
The character list at the front was fab. And it really helped, having not read the others. But seeing each of these characters, and knowing that they each had their own story to tell previously had me itching to know how they came to be in this installment.
I'm definitely going to investigate the other books from this author. I want to no more of the characters from this brilliant layered family and community as soon as possible.

If you are looking for a cute feel good Christmas romance story then this is the perfect option! However if you are looking for a book with plot and tension, this might not be the one.

This book is a perfect christmas story about family, friends, finding yours, second beginnings and love with just a tiny hint of drama. The writing is pleasant and the characters are lovely. I was missing some plot and tension and due to this i felt like the story was kinda slow. However this was definitely a feel good Christmas second beginning romance story which i absolutely adored. And i loved following Sadie's and Dylan's story ❤️

Thank you netgalley for providing this arc!

5 ⭐️

A must-read cosy Christmas romance set in the Cotswolds.

I will start by saying that if the Juniper Meadows estate existed and hosted such Christmas events in the Cotswolds, I would have definitely booked myself in for the holidays. (Unfortunately it doesn't exist - I checked.)

I was not aware this book was part of the series - it was really easy to follow and I have added the other three books to my TBR list.

When life takes an unexpected turn, Sadie's children treat her to a two-week Christmas break in the Juniper Meadows. Dylan returns home to the Juniper Meadows after three decades to introduce his teenage kids to his estranged family. A heartwarming story of love, friendship second chances and mending of family relationships.

A really big thank you to #BoldwoodBooks and #Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read the book prior to its release, in return of an honest review.

I received a free copy of, Snow is Falling, by Sarah Bennett, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book 4 of 4 in The Juniper Meadows series. Sadie is shocked when she found out her husband is cheating on her, at the holidays no less. Starting over is never easy, but Sadie has to move on. This was a good read.

What an absolute treat to return to Juniper Meadows and at Christmas time too! Another fabulous story from Sarah and I hope we can return soon to see how Sadie, Dylan and the rest of the Travers family fair in the not too distant future

A lovely, Christmas read that I couldn't put down! This was my first book from the Juniper Meadows series and I will definitely be adding the rest to my Christmas reading list now! After Sadie's life is turned upside down right before her retirement getaway with her husband she is treated to a Christmas getaway by her children to Juniper Meadows. Dylan is returning home for the first time in a while to face his family and introduce his children to their extended family. I really liked both Sadie & Dylan's characters, and the rest of the family characters who were well rounded, especially Dylan's two children. A lovely easy read that will be perfect for the Christmas season.

A great festive romance set in the beautiful Cotswolds. I hadn’t realised it was part of a series but it didn’t matter as I could follow it easily. It was great for it to be a later in life second chance romance. Perfect seasonal story

Absolutely brilliant, festive romance by the amazing author Sarah Bennett.

This book is set in the lead up to Christmas and follows the wonderful Travers Family and Dylan Travers who has not been home too the family home, Junior Meadows, in a long time. this winter he is bringing his two teenage children home to meet the family for the first time and spend Christmas with them.

A hug in a book and will leave you happy and wanting more!

I think this has to be my favourite of the series so far. There was a lot of characters but it was easy enough to keep track of them. A fantastic festive read.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Sadie is hoping to meet new people. She meets Dylan who is returning home with his kids. I liked this book.

Really enjoyed this one. Read in one sitting and I really didn't want it to end.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this lovely book in exchange for an honest review.

Sadie Bingham is in shock. Her life has been turned upside down and she is trying to find her way forward. When her children buy her a Christmas package for Juniper Meadows in the Cotswolds, Sadie is initially unsure but deciding to take a chance she throws herself into the experience.
Dylan Travers has returned to Juniper Meadows from Florida, after many years away, bringing his children to meet his family. Unsure of the reception that awaits them Dylan is wary. Is it too late to make amends for the past?
When Sadie and Dylan meet there is an instant connection between them. But, as they live thousands of miles apart, it’s clear nothing more can happen. Juniper Meadows is a magical place, especially at Christmas, will that magic weave it’s spell on Sadie and Dylan.
This is a lovely, joyful story that will captivate and uplift. If you have read previous book sin this series or if you are new to them this is the perfect way to warm up on a cold afternoon.

I also didn’t realise that this was part of a series, but tbh, it didn’t matter at all- other than making me want to read the rest of the series!
Don’t save it until Christmas- that is my advice- read it now. The sun is beating down here but I really felt as if I was in the middle of winter. A lovely read.

This is a lovely addition to this wonderful series. This book was my first Christmas read of this year and I absolutely loved it. The characters are so engaging and the storyline just rolls along which kept me turning the pages.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for an honest review.