I received an ARC from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Jack and Jenna have an odd first encounter and they certainly don’t start off on the right foot. Jack is a rich snob according to Jenna but as Jack steps in to help Jenna revitalize her store, things start to change between them.

I enjoyed the storyline but not always their haste reactions and decisions at times. Great read for around Christmas time

I loved this book, I was fortunate to read this as part of a reading tour. I loved the whole enemies to lovers, grumpy small town vibes. The characters themselves both had flaws which we could see and so many of their problems were just miscommunications but I really enjoyed this pairing and seeing how their relationship changed over the course of the book. Very cosy and I’d love to read more of this small town.

Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This book 3 in the series, each a stand alone by beneficial to learn about the people of small town Starr's Fall.

This story is about a couple middle aged adults, Jack and Jenna.
Jenna took over the family store after her father retired. An older mom and pop shop that has a little of everything one might need.
Jack new in town on his high horse and his Rolex. Coming from Wall Street in NYC. He becomes very rude to Jenna because her store doesn't meet his needs.
They butt heads like teenagers. Both carrying emotional baggage.
Will they figure out they need each other before it's too late?
Can they survive together in this small town? Only time will tell.

Hope you decide to read this book. You'll get that holiday fuzzy you get watching a Hallmark movie.

This book releases August 17th.
Thank you Netgallery and Boldwood Books for the advanced copy for my honest review.

Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt
Spend Christmas in the breathtakingly beautiful small town of Starr's Fall with million-copy bestselling author Kate Hewitt
Book 3 of 3: Starr's Fall
Welcome to the magical town of Starr's Fall
As the stars twinkle and the snow drifts over the town… someone’s about to find the magic she didn’t even know she’d been missing…
Jenna has lived in Starr’s Fall for most of her life, and has run the general store for over ten years. Secretly she might dream of love and romance, but she’s happy as she is. Really.
That is, until Starr’s Fall’s newest resident—ex-New Yorker, millionaire investment banker—Jack Wexler breezes into Jenna’s store, seemingly furious they don’t stock smoked salmon. Jenna is as amused as she is annoyed. Who is this ridiculous guy, and doesn’t he realize he’s not in Manhattan anymore?
Jack meanwhile can’t believe he lost it in public. But ever since being forced to leave his high-flying career to focus on his health, he’s not been himself. What’s more, the last person he’d expected to be attracted to is the shrew of a storekeeper he’s just encountered… which he might have called Jenna, in a moment of temper…
Neither of Jenna or Jack’s ideal of romance includes these sorts of furious sparks flying. But when they’re both roped in to organizing the town’s Winter Wonderland parade, they’re forced to work together. And as Christmas approaches – will two opposites merely attract? Or, in magical Starr’s Fall, could they fall in love for keeps?
This is Jenna Miller's story.
This Jack Wexler's story.
Jenna Miller returns home to Starr's Fall to run the family's mercantile store.
Jack Wexler has moved to Starr’s Fall for a quieter life.
I recommend this book.
Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt is a 4 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Kate Hewitt.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.

if you’re craving that quintessential small-town Christmas vibe wrapped up in a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers stew, then "Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall" has your name scribbled all over it. Jenna, our fiercely stubborn mercantile queen, has been running the family store in Starr’s Fall like a pro, or well, like someone barely keeping the lights on while nursing a decade-old heartbreak. Then, enter Jack Wexler, a flashy ex-New Yorker with a heart attack in his rearview and a Rolex on his wrist, who storms into her shop hunting smoked salmon and immediately ticks every “annoying city slicker” box possible.

Their first meeting? Basically a frosty verbal slapfight, with Jack throwing shade like he’s on Wall Street and Jenna wielding “shrew” like a badge of honor. But in true small-town fashion, avoidance isn’t an option, especially when the town ropes them both into organizing the Winter Wonderland parade, a set-up so classic it practically jingles with holiday clichés. What follows is a painfully slow un-thawing of two prickly, prideful people who might just realize the magic they didn’t know they were missing was right under their noses (or behind the general store counter).

Now, I’ll say it, the romance here is more simmer than sizzle. Jack and Jenna are about as polite and careful with each other as two cats stuck in a box together. Their snark and stubbornness make for some entertaining banter, but the emotional connection? A little elusive. The repeated use of "Jack Wexler" like a legal document rather than a man’s name made me feel like I was stuck in a courtroom drama instead of a cozy romance. And honestly, the angst dragged on so long I wanted to shout “Move on, people!” from my reading chair. But hey, there’s something kinda sweet about two grown adults tiptoeing around feelings like they’re defusing a bomb.

What really saved this from turning into a snoozefest was the setting. Starr’s Fall is like that snowy Instagram filter you desperately need in January. The town itself feels like a character, a warm, chatty neighbor who shows up with cookies and unsolicited advice. The side characters and ongoing storylines from previous books add layers of depth and familiarity, making it feel less like a standalone and more like a reunion with people you want to believe exist somewhere in Connecticut’s frosty pockets.

There’s a surprisingly tender undercurrent here too: Jack’s grappling with a forced retirement and his mother’s Alzheimer’s, Jenna’s dealing with family dynamics and financial strain on the store she loves. These real-world issues sneak past the holiday fluff and hit that sweet spot where cozy meets emotional resonance. It’s like eating pie with a side of honesty, and trust me, I’ll take that combo any day.

But let’s not kid ourselves, the plot is as predictable as a Hallmark movie, with no real surprises behind the snowflakes. You know where this train is headed, and it’s arriving right on time for the Christmas finale. Still, there’s a comforting charm in that predictability, like putting on your fluffiest socks and watching the snow fall outside your window while sipping something warm and dangerously sweet.

If you want a quick, gentle romance with middle-aged leads who carry their emotional baggage with a weird mix of grace and stubbornness, this is your ticket. Just don’t expect fireworks or groundbreaking chemistry. It’s more about those slow burns that warm you from the inside out while you’re curled up under a blanket, maybe wishing your own love story could be as uncomplicated as an argument over smoked salmon.

So, "Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall" lands solidly at three stars for me, a cozy, predictable, but ultimately pleasant winter read with enough heart to keep you engaged, even if you want to shake the leads a little. Perfect for anyone who likes their romance like their hot chocolate: sweet, slow, and with a little whipped cream on top.

Merry Mayhem Prize: For Turning Frosty First Impressions Into a Full-Blown Winter Wonderland of Feels

Big thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the early access. This one’s like a warm, slightly snarky hug in book form.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book! This is the third installment of the interconnected stand-alone series following Jenna the owner of the country store in Starr’s Fall. The new guy in town, Jack, keeps showing up in Jenna’s life but his first impression was not good. They must navigate life’s complications and their budding romance. This was so cute. I absolutely love this series!

I love this series, this is the third book and just as good as the last. We are back in Starr’s Fall with Jenna who runs the local convenience store, but when Jack the millionaire from London turns up expecting the works, she’s feels she needs to make a change. With Jacks help will the store turn out for the better? Great characters, great plot, the story is a quick enjoyable read. A 5 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This is so heartwarming! A sweet romance with different tropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy x sunshine. Jack and Jenna have a bit of tumultuous relationship at first, but they quickly warm up to each and discover that not everything is as it seems. Set in snowy town during Christmas, this is the perfect, romantic December read. Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!!!

This was another good book in this series. It’s not quite as Christmasy as I was expecting. It was nice catching up with the characters we met in the previous books.
It’s an easy to read book. If you like enemies to friends stories be sure to grab this one.

Jenna has run the Starr’s fall general store since her parents retired to Florida. She’s given up on finding the love that they had, and is content with how her life and the store are, or is she?

Jack has recently moved to Starr’s fall after a health scare and his mothers ailing health have forced him into early retirement. But Starr’s fall is a far cry from bustling New York City!

After a pretty aggressive encounter over smoked salmon (or a lack of) Jenna and Jack find them selves working together to try and insert some life back into the failing general store!

This was another lovely dip into the cosy town of Starr’s fall, with a touch of festive whimsy to add to this enemies to lovers tale.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall’ written by Kate Hewitt in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Jenna Miller has lived in Starr’s Fall for most of her life, taking over the running of Miller’s Mercantile when her parents moved to Florida. As Jenna is wondering how she’s going to make the store more profitable, in walks a newcomer called Jack Wexler who’s living nearby at Bantam Lake, and with his Rolex watch and Porsche he immediately annoys Jenna with his privileged, arrogant and rude attitude, especially when he calls her a shrew. From an abysmal start Jack and Jenna form a friendship as he helps change the layout of her store to encourage more people through the door.

‘Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall’ is the third in the Starr’s Fall series as this time we meet Jenna who had her heart broken ten years ago by an inconsiderate boyfriend and doesn’t intend to let it happen again. It’s a delight to meet up with some of the residents of Starr’s Fall, Maggie who’s in a relationship with Jenna’s brother Zach, Laurie and Annie, and all the folk who make the town such a warm and caring place to live. Kate Hewitt writes the loveliest stories with characters who you really want to get to know and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed involving myself with them as they celebrate Thanksgiving and ‘Winter Wonderland Weekend’. It’s a wonderfully romantic story that’s easy to read and although it has a fairly predictable plot, who doesn’t love a story that begins with an argument and ends with a happy ever after!

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

This is the third book in the series.

We meet Jenna who runs the family store, Jack comes into the store hoping to buy the snack he loves to eat. He’s recently moved to Starr’s Fall from the city.

Unfortunately, Jenna is finding it hard to keep the store going, and when Jack doesn’t find what he’s looking for, he begins to Insults the way the store is and Jenna too.

But, as they’re both living in the same place, they keep bumping into each other, and slowly they begin to realise that what they each thought of the other person on their first meeting, isn’t exactly how they are.

The story had characters that we’ve met before and each book in the series is set on different ones.

It was lovely to read about the other characters more, especially Laurie and Henrietta Starr.

I recommend this book.

I really enjoyed the setting of Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall; the characters in the community were interesting and endearing. The premise of this story is about a rural community in Connecticut trying to stay afloat financially while trying out new ideas. Our main character is resistant to change due to her upbringing and a past failed romance. While I enjoyed the book I found that the main love interests could be annoying at times. I'm not sure that the chemistry between them is evident. They are both stubborn and argue a lot. I did enjoy the story overall; it was worth reading. Thank you to Netgalley for this free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this visit to Starr’s Fall! All the books in this series have such a cozy small town feeling! The town itself feels like a family and when I saw there was a new story to the series I knew I was in for a lovely, cozy read.
I don’t know how Kate Hewitt consistently creates these sweet towns for us to fall in love with, but she hits it out of the park every time!

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

Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall takes us on the journey of Jenna and Jack..
I love the small town vibes you get with reading this series.
The romance aspect is slow-burn…..enemies to lovers troupe.
I enjoy being taken back to the same town with different characters highlighted.
This is a perfect book to get some early Christmas feels.

Jack Wexler is an ex-New Yorker, millionaire investment banker that has moved to Starr Falls. He had to retire due his heart attack and is not happy about the move. Jenna owns the town store and when Jack comes into the store hunting smoked salmon, she informs him that she doesn't carry such items.
Jenna's store is losing money and she doesn't know what to do about making it profitable. When Jack and Jenna is forced to work together for the town Christmas project, they realize they can really help each other out.

The third book in the Starr's Fall series gives us the very fun big city guy moves to small town romance. Jenna runs a store which is where she meets Jack for the first time. He's a big city guy looking for his favorite snacks and she's running a small-town store that's struggling. Insults fly when people are hungry, and they do not hit it off on the right foot. Living in a small town means they are bound to keep running into each other and they slowly learn first impressions aren't everything.

I loved this book and jumping back into the world of Starr's Fall. Each book so far has taken place in the same town but with different main characters, so could be read as a standalone. I loved getting to read more about how some of the other characters from previous books, like Henrietta Starr and Laurie, are doing.

Loved returning to star's fall and meeting familiar characters. I liked that this romance took a bit longer to get going.

Jenna Miller is kind of stuck. She's been running her parent's general store, Miller's Mercantile, since they left for retirement in Florida. It's not exactly a thrilling life, but it's better than having your heart broken, which is what happened the one time Jenna left Starr's Fall for the big city. Enter the snobby city slicker, Jack Wexler, looking for smoked salmon and not afraid to stand up to Jenna. Together they will try and save her store, and maybe find out they have more in common then they initally thought.

I started this series last year and it was such a pleasant surprise how much I enjoyed it. When every new book has come out I've grabbed it immediately and enjoyed taking 24 hours away from life and visiting Starr's Fall.

If you're a fan of gilmore girls and all things cozy then you are going to love Starr's Fall. Low spice romance in a small town? Yes please!!! I loved visiting with the couples in the first two books, and of course Jenna and Zach's story in this one.

I like Jenna and Zach's story. They are both a little grumpy, and the slow burn build to sunshine is totally worth it!

This one goes deep with Zach's mom suffering from Alzheimer's and the various other side storylines from local townsfolk. It is a romcom with depth and it is one of my favourite series. If you enjoyed The Pumpkin Spice Cafe then you need to read this one. Grab a cup of tea and some tissues and be prepared to be carried away to the best little town there is.

Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.

Book 3 in the Stars Fall series. Can be read as a standalone but i'd highly recommend reading in order for more depth.

This is Jenna and Jack's story, Jenna is stubborn when it comes to the shop and life in general even though she knows its falling apart! She comes across as a bitter, miserable character but she grew on me by the end. Jack was a high roller, retired due to ill health, flashy, city man trying to find his way in a tight knit community. Both of these characters are lonely, highly strung but come good in the end. Enemies to lovers trope at it best. I wish we had a touch more on Jennas parents or Zachs view on what happened.

So good catching up with previous characters, Barb is a trooper till the end, Henrietta still makes me chuckle, all the new shops are still thriving and Stars Fall sounds just as idyllic in winter, with some new characters on the horizon.

Such a cosy, snuggle up book to get you in the mood for the Autumnal and Christmas vibes.