Allison’s Book Report – "Snowed In"

Alright, folks! By the time you read this, Christmas will be less than a week away. Hopefully, you have your reindeer in a row (that's the saying, right?), your trees are trimmed, your presents are all wrapped, and sugarplums are already dancing in your head. Or maybe you're like me and have not wrapped a single gift or decorated a single cookie because you're a slacker and it has all snuck up on you. Either way, add reading a cute Christmas romance novel to your to-do list. C'mon. You have time,  right? 

"Snowed In" is a fun, swoon-worthy holiday rom-com from Catherine Walsh that will have you both laughing and blushing. Megan is dreading going home for the holidays. In her small Irish hometown, she's a social pariah – a she-devil who left the local golden boy, Issac, at the altar four years ago when she ran away to the big city. Issac is engaged again, to someone new - and Megan has just been dumped. Again. For the fourth time this year, actually.  Then there's Christian, who is fed up with being single every Christmas. He actually doesn't mind being alone – but he could do without his family's sad eyes and pity. When Christian and Megan bump into each other (quite literally) in a Dublin pub, they make a plan to get them through the holiday season. They lay out the rules and write up a contract (on a wine-stained napkin, no less) and agree to make it through each other's family gatherings, appearing to be madly in love, until the holidays are over and they can return to their separate lives. 

It's only for a few weeks, so they are sure they can pull this off. But with everyone home for the holidays in the small village and both of their big families to deal with - along with old friends, old flames, and old feelings – things get complicated. Add a snowed-in cabin and a little Christmas magic to the mix; anything could happen!

This book is adorable. It boasts all three of my favorite tropes: fake dating, meddling families, and syrupy-sweet Hallmark holiday vibes.  Walsh's writing style is perfect for lovers of Sophie Kinsella, Abby Jimenez, and Emily Henry. "Snowed In" is a perfect holiday read. Pro-tip: I switched back and forth between reading and listening to the audiobook with this one, and the readers' Irish accents make the audiobook an even bigger treat.

I have to get back to that neglected to-do list now, but remember to check out my Instagram @allison.the.reader. Let's chat about the holiday rush and the books making us feel festive!