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This cozy Christmas romance follows an overworked publicist who is snowed in at the Honeycrisp Orchard Inn with her nemesis, a sexy brewery owner, for the holidays. The festive spirit, hot chocolate, and six feet of sparkling snowdrifts conspire to turn these enemies into lovers.
Maria never expected to spend Christmas in a small, snow-covered town—but a visit to her best friend Ellie’s Honeycrisp Orchard Inn turns into an unplanned holiday stay when a snowstorm leaves her stranded. The inn feels like stepping into a holiday fairy tale, with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and garlands everywhere, yet Maria can’t help missing her big, loud Italian family. Adding to her frustrations? Jesse, the ruggedly handsome, annoyingly charming brewery owner, who seems to delight in pushing her buttons.
Jesse has enough on his plate managing his bar and helping the inn stay merry for the holidays, but he can’t seem to resist Maria’s city-girl sass. As snow continues to fall and their paths keep crossing, Maria finds herself drawn into the inn’s festive magic and Jesse himself, as he shows her the charm of slowing down and being present in the moment.
With stolen glances under mistletoe and sparks flying by the fireplace, the line between a holiday fling and something deeper blurs.
But when the snow clears, will Maria follow her heart? Perfect for anyone craving snow-kissed romance, holiday warmth, and happily-ever-after magic.
Maria never expected to spend Christmas in a small, snow-covered town—but a visit to her best friend Ellie’s Honeycrisp Orchard Inn turns into an unplanned holiday stay when a snowstorm leaves her stranded. The inn feels like stepping into a holiday fairy tale, with twinkling lights, crackling fires, and garlands everywhere, yet Maria can’t help missing her big, loud Italian family. Adding to her frustrations? Jesse, the ruggedly handsome, annoyingly charming brewery owner, who seems to delight in pushing her buttons.
Jesse has enough on his plate managing his bar and helping the inn stay merry for the holidays, but he can’t seem to resist Maria’s city-girl sass. As snow continues to fall and their paths keep crossing, Maria finds herself drawn into the inn’s festive magic and Jesse himself, as he shows her the charm of slowing down and being present in the moment.
With stolen glances under mistletoe and sparks flying by the fireplace, the line between a holiday fling and something deeper blurs.
But when the snow clears, will Maria follow her heart? Perfect for anyone craving snow-kissed romance, holiday warmth, and happily-ever-after magic.
My opinion:
ARC Review
Snowed Inn by Valerie Bowman is the second book in the Honeycrisp Orchard series, and it is the perfect cozy holiday romance to curl up with during the Christmas season.
Maria Agostini is a publicist from New York City who has always loved the fast-paced city life. When a snowstorm leaves her stranded in New York just before Christmas, her best friend invites her to spend the holidays at Honeycrisp Orchard Inn. It sounds like the perfect escape... except for one small problem. Jesse Butler, the charming local brewery owner.
After a terrible first meeting, Maria and Jesse can't seem to stop exchanging sarcastic remarks every time they're together. Jesse genuinely wants to make things right, but their constant banter keeps getting in the way. As Maria settles into the small-town atmosphere, she begins to see a slower, simpler way of life that isn't as boring as she imagined. She also discovers that beneath Jesse's confident exterior is a kind-hearted man worth getting to know. But can a woman who loves designer clothes and city lights truly build a future in a small town with someone who seems to be her complete opposite?
This story was everything I want from a holiday romance. It is cozy, heartwarming, emotional, and full of witty banter that kept me smiling from beginning to end.
Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Romance, Close Proximity.
The pacing felt just right, the world-building made Honeycrisp Orchard feel like a place I'd happily visit, and the romance developed naturally. Beyond the love story, the book also delivers beautiful messages about finding where you truly belong and opening your heart to unexpected possibilities.
I absolutely loved both the main and supporting characters. Maria is fierce, ambitious, and uses her designer wardrobe as a shield, while Jesse is the dependable small-town hero who quietly struggles with his own confidence. Watching them both grow throughout the story made their romance even more rewarding. I also have to mention the adorable pets, especially the cat, Christmas Eve, who completely stole every scene.
My favorite moment was when Maria visited Jesse at his house. It was one of those scenes that perfectly captured the warmth, vulnerability, and chemistry between them.
If you're looking for a sweet, cozy Christmas romance filled with heart, laughter, and plenty of holiday charm, I definitely recommend picking this one up.
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