Review by Veronica

“Hey, stranger. This is a terrible way to meet, but stay with me, okay? You’re not alone. I’m right here with you, and I’m not going anywhere. Help is on the way. I’m not going to give up on you, so don’t give up on me.”

Snowy Mountain Christmas is a sweet and easy Christmas romance.

One minute, Trey Austin is driving through torrential rain; the next, he’s being rescued from a car wreck by an angelic woman with the courage to brave the storm. Her face was the last thing he saw before he lost consciousness. No one got her name—but she lost one shoe stuck in the mud. It’s Trey’s only clue, so he takes to the internet, hoping against hope that he’ll find his angel.

Just when he’s almost given up, Trey gets a message from Hailey Beaumont, owner of a cozy bed and breakfast in Colorado, and he instantly knows he’s found her. Without hesitation, Trey heads to the mountains to meet Hailey just in time to spend an unforgettable Christmas snowed in with his dream girl, who, when finally in front of him, is even more special than he remembers.

I love reading easy, breezy Christmas romances. I love the magical, whirlwind romance that often exists within their pages. Snowy Mountain Christmas is one of those books. This was a fun read. I enjoyed the unexpected twists and drama moments in this story. This is definitely a light and fluffy read, but there are a few darker moments that I wasn’t expecting. I loved the fast pacing of this book. The relationship between Hailey and Trey moves fast, which is typical for a novella romance.

I enjoyed the overall story. It had everything I wanted:

  • An unforgettable meet-cute.
  • A snowy, isolated setting.
  • Sweet, swoony moments.
  • Even a bit of spice.

Some of the descriptions in this book made me give it a lower rating. There were times when the author would describe something or let us know a character was doing something, but she did so in a manner that was jarring. These moments didn’t fit with the flow of the story and sometimes felt unnecessary to the overall narrative. 

All the characters were wonderful. Everyone played an important role in this book. Hailey and Trey were great main characters. They both have lived, and even though they weren’t older MCs, they both felt like old souls. I loved spending time with them and watching as their romance blossomed on the pages. Jack and Marley were such delightfully fun secondary characters. They charmed me from the moment they appeared on the page, and I just couldn’t get enough of their relationship. There was just the right amount of cheeky, spunky banter. 

As I mentioned, this is an instant-love romance, and because this is a novella, the hurdles that Hailey and Trey have to overcome are minimal and are often solved fairly quickly. The romance between Hailey and Trey is textbook Hallmark-y charming with a small dash of spice. I enjoyed these two together. There was this fun sweetness to their love story. 

Snowy Mountain Christmas is a heartwarming Hallmark holiday romance.

Thank you, Sourcebook, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.