A light-hearted holiday romance about an orphaned woman who gets snowed in with a prince for Christmas.
What if you were snowed in far away from home with a prince…
But you thought he was just a normal guy?
A normal guy who spoke beautiful words and snuck you into the ballroom in the middle of the night just so he could hold you close?
Avery Rossi’s had a rough year. She took a dream European vacation to push a restart button on her life, only to end up stranded in the airport. Her tour group is directed to temporary lodging in the castle–every girl’s dream come true. When she meets a royal advisor with brooding eyes and broad shoulders, she’s tempted to tear up her return ticket.
Prince Matteo de Luca must announce his engagement at the Christmas Eve ball. There are several problems.
1. The women his parents want him to marry is a troll.
2. He doesn’t want to get married at all.
3. He’s met an adorable American who makes him believe in things like love at first argument and the joy of Christmas.
4. She doesn’t know he’s a prince.
Pulled apart by centuries of tradition and loyalty to God and king, it’s going to take more than a royal rebellion for these two to be together.
Find out if Christmas truly is a season for miracles in this new holiday romance today!
My Review:
published in 2020
Such a festively fun discovery! McConnell delivers classic Christmas charm with a bit of a fairy tale feel. Loved the castle setting! I mean, if you’re going to be stranded in a snowstorm that’s the place to be! And the author includes some lovely details that made me feel like I was right there with Avery.
She’s been on an emotional journey over the past year, culminating in the first Christmas without her parents. A European tour between Thanksgiving and Christmas seemed like the perfect distraction. Meeting a prince in disguise even more so.
Loved the way the hidden identity trope played out! Matteo is swoonworthy hero material. The romance develops quickly but somehow it never felt rushed and I loved the way the author incorporated Christmas traditions into the story. This is very much a holiday read. Heartwarming and hopeful with a dollop of Christmas whimsy to make your season brighter.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy available to anyone, anywhere in the world so…woohoo…International Giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the Snowed in at the Castle, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday July 19 2025.
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This sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance. Blessedmommy3x AT gmail DOT com
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It’s such a fun read. Good luck, Jo Ruth!
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Isn’t it interesting that this “snowed in” series book is a romance when the Silver Lake one was a romantic suspense?
Either way I’m always in for a Christmas book even if not a huge fan of royal books. There are exceptions to the rule, like Christmas in the Castle Library. I can’t wait for the second book Love in the Castle Library out Oct 15.
No need to include me this time around, I can get it on KU 🙂
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At first I though this Snowed in series was written by the same author so I was looking forward to stranded suspense type stories but then I realized that each book has a different author and genre. The only thing connected the books is the snowed in theme – which if fun. And a great way to get introduced to new-to-me authors.
I’m not a huge royal fan either, Tracey, but this one worked for me. Eeeepppp — a new ‘in the Castle Library’ book is coming out in the fall! No signs of it on any Canadian sites yet but I trust your stealthy investigative reporting so I’ll keep my eye out! Happy Reading, Tracey!
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It’s from White Crown Publishing, that’s the only place I’ve seen it so far. Go check that cover out, gorgeous!
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I’ll email you a side-by-side picture of the 2 books, so pretty together!
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Absolutely gorgeous! These books will become part of my Christmas decor!
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Between the title and the cover photo, I would definitely pick this book up for a look see. Your review makes it a book I know I’d very much enjoy reading. I’m needing some “cool” wintery story on these extremely HOT summer days. And it being Christmas makes it a great choice. Love the hidden identity and Christmas traditions aspects too.
Thank you so much for the wonderful chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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The only coolness I’m feeling is all my wintery Christmas reads this month! Can’t believe I’m actually craving snow! 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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I would like to read this “snowed in” ~ thanks for your review. Kathleen lanehillhouse(at)gmail(dot)com
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You’re welcome, Kathleen. Good luck!
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So pretty. I definitely need to read this. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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Good luck, Lucy!
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love you review! I would love to read this book!
getruda6140 AT gmail DOT com
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This sounds like a fun book. I love the cover with the castle and snow.
pmkellogg56[at]gmail[dot]com
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Good luck, Pam!
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That cover!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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Isn’t it serene snowy perfection? Good luck, Kimmy!
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These books with a fairy tale feel are so much fun!
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
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I agree — especially when it’s a Christmas story. Good luck, rubynreba!
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Fairy tales and Christmas! What more could I ask for? Thanks for sharing.
Connie
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So true — and a swoon worthy prince is an added bonus. 🙂 Good luck, Connie!
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