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Snowbound

by Larissa Ione (Goodreads Author)

3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 · rating details · 542 ratings · 70 reviews

Passion hot enough to melt the slopesand their hearts. Thanks to a devastating medical diagnosis, ski patroller Sean Trenton has endured two years of celibacy. Two long years that have chipped away at his confidence. Now, with the career opportunity of a lifetime on the line, hes ready to remedy the celibacy situation, and sexy snowbunny Robyn Montgomery is just what the d...more

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Published July 1st 2008 by Samhain Publishing (first published September 25th 2007)

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Aug 03, 2009 Corrine rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: fans of Jill Shalvis' Wilder series

Shelves: contemporary, emotionally-or-physically-scarred, e-book

A fast read that I expected to be fun and sexy, but had a much more emotional draw than anticipated, this book would be good for those who enjoyed Jill Shalvis' Instant Attraction.

Robyn Montgomery is returning to her hometown for her ten-year class reunion no longer the girl she used to me. Now she's thin, attractive, she has a great career, and a hot date. Until the date - her media-mogul-celebrity boss and ex-boyfriend - backs out of not only escorting her, but out of emceeing the charity auc...more

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Aug 01, 2008 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Heather by: Liked the authors other book...

Shelves: erotica, e-book

This is s romantic story about a woman named Robyn who works in the music business as an executive. When her boss Damon backs out of an event she has planned in her snowy hometown as the emcee for her high school reunion/ charity event she is devastated. She goes anyway with her girlfriend Kelly and hopes to meet some uncomplicated fling she can enjoy while she is there.

In walks Sean Trenton... an Olympic medal skiing champion who thinks Robyn is the hottest thing since sliced bread, but guess...more

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Aug 07, 2008 Christa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: booksfree-com

Snowbound is a story about two people who must face insecurities due to their pasts before they can find happiness together. This book was quick and easy to read. Although it wasn't one of the best books I have read lately, I enjoyed the story, and felt empathy for both of the main characters. This book devotes much more time to the story than to hot intimacy, and I found it to be quite tame to be considered erotica.

Robyn Montgomery is going home for her ten year high school reunion in a ski res...more Snowbound is a story about two people who must face insecurities due to their pasts before they can find happiness together. This book was quick and easy to read. Although it wasn't one of the best books I have read lately, I enjoyed the story, and felt empathy for both of the main characters. This book devotes much more time to the story than to hot intimacy, and I found it to be quite tame to be considered erotica.

Robyn Montgomery is going home for her ten year high school reunion in a ski resort town. Until the end of her college years, she was extremely overweight, and her school years were miserable because of the cruel teasing of her peers. Her professional sucess in working for a leading radio station gives her the confidence to go back and face her childhood, even leading her to chair the charity auction her class is having. Her insecurities start to come back when her radio personality boss and ex-boyfriend backs out on his promise to emcee the auction. Wondering what to do now, Robyn arrives home in a state of nerves and immediately meets a friendly, gorgeous member of the local ski patrol. She decides that a short fling might be exactly what she needs, but has second thoughts when she finds out that the handsome man is a former Olympic medalist. The last thing she wants is to be involved in any way with another man who is in the limelight while she stays in the shadows.

Sean Trenton's career as a professional skier ended after a terrible accident. The medical problems he has suffered have left him feeling inadequate as a man, and he has avoided physical intimacy for two years. After being asked to announce a ski competition on national television, he feels like his life is getting back on track, and knows it is time to face his fears regarding his physical imperfection. When Sean meets Robyn, he is immediately attracted to her, and knows he has to entice her into his bed. Sean needs to convince Robyn that he isn't interested in celebrity status any longer, so he doesn't tell her everything he is involved with.

Before Sean and Robyn become intimately involved with one another, they must both overcome their fears. As their physical relationship develops, Sean has to convince Robyn that what they have together is not just a fling. Sean hasn't been completely upfront with Robyn, and this leads to misunderstandings and mistrust. He must find a way to redeem himself and to show her that they have something worth keeping.

This book wasn't spectacular, but I found it to be a pleasant read. The physical relationship between the hero and heroine wasn't completed until two-thirds of the way through the book, so if you are looking for a book filled with steamy passion, you will probably be disappointed.
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Jan 16, 2009 Mitabird rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, contemporary-romance

Snowbound was really disappointing. It's basically a story about a girl who was teased as a teenager for being overweight and nerdy. She's now a successful, fit, adult and is hosting an auction during her high school reunion to show off her success to her former tormentors. The guy is a former Olympic skier, whose career was cut short due to an accident. He's now a ski patrolman and an EMT at the ski resort where the reunion is taking place.

Sean was absolutely great. Even though he made some mi...more

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Jan 30, 2011 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Snowbound was my first book I have read by Larissa Ione and I must say I was not disappointed.

Snowbound is about two people who both have to face insecurities to move on with life and love, a contemporary romance in which love is given a second chance.

Robyn Montgomery is a radio station manager who finds her way back to her home town to run an auction to make money for the underprivileged kids, when she crosses paths with Sean Trenton. He is a ski patroller- EMT very Handsome, muscular and pop...more Snowbound was my first book I have read by Larissa Ione and I must say I was not disappointed.

Snowbound is about two people who both have to face insecurities to move on with life and love, a contemporary romance in which love is given a second chance.

Robyn Montgomery is a radio station manager who finds her way back to her home town to run an auction to make money for the underprivileged kids, when she crosses paths with Sean Trenton. He is a ski patroller- EMT very Handsome, muscular and popular and an Olympic star who has medals, and has won many hearts. Robyn is drawn to his good looks and sweet talk and swarve appearance and finds herself spending more time than she had planned with him. A fling that questions her motives and thoughts on relationships.

Sean is sweet, athletic and every girls dream- diffidently swoon material someone Robyn does not want to end up with, due to a previous relationship breakdown but someone she would definelty have a fling with. His popularity has her turning backwards, and he is questioning why she is not like the others women he has met previously. He finds himself questioning his original motives to get laid and now is drawn to her for all the opposite reasons he normally finds attractive in woman. Sean finds an attraction to Robyn he has never had before, and after being celibate for two years wants to woo Robyn and get her into bed and win her heart. But Sean being former playboy material- Robyn is unsure but Sean wants to change his ways and end his 2 year itch... A former accident has him no longer in the ski comps but doing still what he loves to do ski and help on the mountain slopes.
Robyn is full of insecurities from child hood and former boyfriend who ditched her as soon as his luck changed. She is sworn off men and does not believe that Sean is good for her except for a fling until the passion ignites.

Sean and Robyn find themselves trapped in a cabin after Robyn is lost on one of the ski paths, a night of passion will change everything. Or will it ?

I found this story to be full of romance, love and lust... Sean is definitely swoon material, hot, smooth, caring, and full of fun and laughter’s and knows how to give a girl a good time. His character suited him well, not over the top,but gorgeous and adorable and definitely witty. The romance between Robyn and Sean is hot, and full of lust, slow paced yet sexy. Their moment’s sexy and sensual, hair raising and definitely yummy. ** Lusty wink ** hawt !!!
They both make mistakes in their time together which will test their resolve and determine their future...
The storyline was smooth and consistent, no ups then downs, paced well with all blending well together. Just the right amount of descriptions to keep you wanting more in certain parts, and enough pace to keep you reading till then end. My interest was focused from front to back, I was intrigued the whole read, and read in one sitting.
A short read, sensual and sexy and characters that came across realistic in life, and with their love and insecurities. Something I can relate to. The surroundings realistic as well, great descriptions, with relation to all aspects of the book. Overall a love story I really enjoyed and was content with the ending and overall story and plot aspects. I felt nothing was missed out at all.

;) Look forward to more of Larissa's stories.

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Sep 02, 2009 Shawna rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of steamy contemporary/sports romance

Shelves: erotic-romance-erotica-romantica, sports-romance-hot-jocks, contemporary-romance, larissa-ione, im-a-cover-hottie-ho, 2009-reads, favorites, hero-bad-boy-playboy, hero-beta, hero-abused-scarred-tortured-angst, hero-i-wanna-marry, hero-im-gaga-over, hero-stud-mantel-hall-of-fame, heroine-abused-traumatic-past-rape, i-read-own-faves-keepers, made-me-cry, hero-celibate-virgin-virginesque, hh-disfigured-injured-scarred-ill, 5-stars, hero-attractive-handsome-heartthrob, hero-nice-guy-gets-the-girl, hh-famous-celebrity

5 stars – Contemporary Romance

Larissa Ione is one of my preferred authors, and her Demonica PNR series and ACRO erotic PNR series (co-written with author Stephanie Tyler under the alter-ego Sydney Croft) are two of my favorites, so it’s really not surprising that I would also love this contemporary romance story by her.

Snowbound is a steamy, heartwarming contemporary romance about two people who find emotional healing and second chances through a love that neither expected.

Robyn Montgomery is re...more 5 stars – Contemporary Romance

Larissa Ione is one of my preferred authors, and her Demonica PNR series and ACRO erotic PNR series (co-written with author Stephanie Tyler under the alter-ego Sydney Croft) are two of my favorites, so it’s really not surprising that I would also love this contemporary romance story by her.

Snowbound is a steamy, heartwarming contemporary romance about two people who find emotional healing and second chances through a love that neither expected.

Robyn Montgomery is returning to her ski resort hometown to attend her class reunion and to prove to all the people who ridiculed her as a teen and made her adolescent life hell that she’s no longer the same awkward, geeky, insecure, shy, and overweight girl of the past. Now thin, beautiful, and successful with an established career in radio, Robyn is set to host her reunion’s celebrity charity event and plans to have her famous, popular, media mogul boss and ex-boyfriend, Damon, emcee the charity’s auction to show off her new and improved self to her high school tormentors. When Damon backs out on his promise to Robyn (yet again) and leaves her high and dry for the event, she has to come up with someone well-known to emcee the auction, and fast, or else risk being the laughing stock of her peers once again.

Sean Trenton is a world-famous skier and former Olympic silver-medalist whose quest for gold ended after a devastating accident that resulted in a career altering injury. Now working at the resort as a ski patroller and EMT, he’s trying to get his life back together and end a two year celibacy streak, which is an awful long time for the former bad-boy, playboy. When Sean meets Robyn, he reacts more strongly towards her than with any other woman ever before and feels an immediate connection and explosive chemistry to her, which is enhanced even more by the fact that she’s initially oblivious to his legendary past. He’s determined to get Robyn into bed and to win her heart, but he’s got his work cut out for him with a woman like her who has sworn off men, especially charming, celebrity playboy types like Sean who remind her too much of the failed relationship with her ex. Can he prove that he’s changed his bad-boy ways? Can Robyn overcome her deep-seated fears and insecurities and damaged self-esteem and learn to trust again and to take a second chance at love and happiness?

I really enjoyed this story, and I especially loved the hero Sean. He’s sweet, flirtatious, sexy-as-all-get-out, attentive, fun, adventurous, cheerful, caring, and has a great outlook on life, despite experiencing some tough personal struggles. He’s totally swoon-worthy and full of all kinds of hot, yummy goodness! The romance between Robyn and Sean is fun, sexy, slow-building, believable, and sweet, and the love scenes are electrifying and sensual. They both hold things back from each other and make mistakes in the course of their relationship, but it’s very realistic and makes the HEA that much sweeter.

It’s a hot, fast, sweet, emotional contemporary romance story with a great H/H that’s a very gratifying read. 5 stars!
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Nov 15, 2010 Amy Jacobs rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own

I have read a lot of hype about this book in the erotica reviews. When I finally got my hands on a copy of this book, I was excited to jump into the story.

Robyn Montgomery has just come out of a bad relationship with a guy named Damon, who in my honest opinion was a jerk! He never truly deserved Robyn in the first place and I was glad to see her get rid of him. Sean is a former Olympic Skier and has now taken up the career of a ski patroller. When the two of them meet at a ski lodge, the sexual...more

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Aug 29, 2010 Stephanie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, larissa-ione, steamy-hot-romance-comtemp

3.5 stars

First of all Robyn Montgomery, the heroine, was a little annoying throughout the whole book. She was a fat and ugly teen turned fit, beautiful adult. She keeps referring to the teasing and pain she suffered as a teen, and the turns around and treats Seen, the hero, much the same way. You know judging a book by its cover and all. Get over it; you are a beautiful successful woman. WORK IT!

Second thing that bothered me...the ending. It was a tad abrupt. Yes everything is resolved and we ge...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Miki rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-romances-challenge-2013

This Review was first published on my blog Lecture toute une Aventure

Fabulous… I took it first to past time but I devoured the book in less than an hour…. It’s really a wonderful story and I do recommend it… Larissa Ione has a wonderful written style, clear and easy but even more I was touched by the message in this story. It has steamy scene… really steamy one but for me it was mostly a sweet story about acceptance and trust.

Both main protagonists have trouble with self esteem…. Robyn because...more This Review was first published on my blog Lecture toute une Aventure

Fabulous… I took it first to past time but I devoured the book in less than an hour…. It’s really a wonderful story and I do recommend it… Larissa Ione has a wonderful written style, clear and easy but even more I was touched by the message in this story. It has steamy scene… really steamy one but for me it was mostly a sweet story about acceptance and trust.

Both main protagonists have trouble with self esteem…. Robyn because she was harassed during her childhood because she was obese and studious…she grew up, lost weight, got a good career however when it’s time for a reunion with her tormentor she wants to prove herself and is stressed to the point to be ill. So when her ex boyfriend and boss, Damon, cancel his participation to the auction she is organising there at the last minute, it’s the disaster for her even more when she see him there….and understand he is just using her and her contacts to have a interview of importance.

Sean Trenton had it all… fame, success, money and groupie available for flings as soon as he wanted…but his dream of winning the gold medal at the Olympics crashed when he received terrible news… and had an accident nearly voluntarily. Now that his sport life is behind him and 2 years later he is healed…having a job as a skiing patroller and paramedic but that part of his life left sequels and Sean doubt himself, refusing to date a woman since he is maimed in his opinion. He is afraid of rejection, when his friend Todd encourages him to date again, he resist until he met Robyn…she is the total opposite of the women he dated in the past and worse she is not jumping on him ignoring his past fame. Worse, when she does learn about his past exploit she is even more determined to avoid Sean. Without realist why, the hot skier is even more determined to have her and to help her.
Now to be honest, if I do regret something in this book is that part about “fling”, one stand etc…for me sex is not a game and it must hold significance so I can’t assent to this attitude.. I do understand that Todd wants Sean’s happiness but urging him to have “ fun” instead of finding love isn’t something I approve of. I’m realistic and I do believe this behaviour to be common with celebrities and groupies but still… however Larissa Ione managed to make me forget about that during my reads. Immersed in the story, I enjoyed Robyn reservations but I was sad it was because of lack of self esteem and fear… Sean soon get really involved even if he doesn’t recognise it immediately. He is honest in his approach even if he is not telling her all the truth… and he does go against Damon, who I really dislike a lot, the horrible egoistical, abusive man.

Both of them are hurting and in love unfortunately their doubts and fears nearly destroyed their chance until they get stuck in a storm .. then… alone in the world they are about to open their heart about the source of their fear and I enjoyed this intimacy, the sweet approach and the acceptance that happen then… not everything is on the table yet but the story take another level.

It’s really a wonderful reads that I recommend if you are looking for a sweet romance with steamy part^^…and perhaps this book will make you love yourself a little more too as a bonus because none of us is perfect but each of us can be deserving.(less)

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Jan 11, 2009 Lea rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2008-favorites

“Snowbound” is a heartwarming contemporary romance story about Robyn Montgomery a career driven radio station manager and Sean Trenton a previous Olympian skier turned ski patroller.

Robyn is forced to return to her home near a world famous ski resort for a reunion where many traumatic memories from her high school years await.

Sean loves his work as a ski patroller but is haunted by repercussions from a very unfortunate illness he endured 2 years previously. This hero is drop dead gorgeous (just...more

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Jan 23, 2011 Alma (aka Mrs. Rhaw) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-in-2011

Snowbound was a light and easy read. I read it mainly because I love Larissa Ione’s work. I however, think she’s much better writing about paranormal (Demonica and ACRO Series). Or am I merely a spoiled fan? ;-)
The first 6 chapters were so sizzling that I anticipated more. But it is a contemporary romance: a story about a woman who’s finally lost all the overweight and became a confident (she has always been smart) business woman and is now to face her past: the harassing gang(s) that made her l...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Tina "coffee and books" rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-lendable, contemporary-romance, reviewed

This was my first Larissa Ione read. I liked it, but didn't love it.

Robyn Montgomery is back in her hometown to head up her class reunion and charity fundraiser. A self proclaimed fat and ugly kid she has something to prove. The celebrity emcee/ex boyfriend cancels on her last minute leaving her feeling like the outcast that she is trying to leave in her past. Struggling to try to find a replacement and dealing with old hurts that won't be buried she has decided that what she needs is an old fa...more

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Jan 18, 2011 Allison rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was ecstatic to read something by Ione while waiting for her next book to come out, but her contemporary novels are totally different from her paranormal series. While I did enjoy it and had fun, it was a little fluffy and I didn't get the emotional issues that I expected. I enjoyed the characters, found myself relating to Robyn and panting for Sean, and enjoyed the playfulness. Didn't really understand why Sean fell for her except for chemistry maybe. She didn't show him her best side, since...more

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Oct 19, 2010 Kimberly rated it 2 of 5 stars

I'm a big fan of Larissa Ione. Her demonica series is awesome. well crafted, funny, characters are solid, breathing..
so I was disappointed when I read Snowbound. The two main characters weren't interesting enough for me and while they did have "chemistry", I felt it was forced. Robyn and Sean are kinda flat characters and of course everything that could possibly happen, does, typical romance obstacles, which I'm fine with, but it just wasn't done in an interesting way. Maybe that has somethign...more

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May 11, 2010 Sherri *The Lady Hillindale* rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, contemporary-romance, disappointment

After seeing other 4 and 5 star reviews, I'm wondering if we read the same book. I thought the romance between the two main characters was at best, lukewarm. The ending seemed forced.

Sean's plight seemed real enough and I know men are very sensitive about their manhood, so losing a testicle to cancer I'm sure was hard for him to digest, but not life ending. I think his reactions to that loss were a little overboard.

Robyn definitely had issues with her her former life as a big person, unpopular...more

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May 21, 2011 Kaetrin rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, dnf

DNF This isn't actually as bad as the grade sounds. The book is an early work of Ione's and it happens to feature my least favourite (I have discovered) romance trope - the big misunderstanding. As I'm getting older, I'm finding I have less and less patience for this - it isn't how I work personally - I'm more the terrier type as far as NOT letting things go is concerned and I get so frustrated by not TALKING about something and just jumping to conclusions. I was enjoying the story well enough b...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Tiya Rosa rated it 4 of 5 stars

Light and erotic. Emphasis on light. And erotic. Seriously, just expect this to be a light fluffy fun read with some serious sexy times and you'll finish it with a nice naughty smile on your face. We can discuss how Sweet Valley High-ish are the misunderstandings and how too much too soon things develop to be believable, but that's not in keeping with the light and erotic mood you have to be in to truly enjoy the story. The key is expectations. Set them right and set them well. Besides, Larissa...more

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Sep 01, 2010 gert rated it 4 of 5 stars

this is exactly as it appears to be - a cute, light contemporary romance. I enjoyed it, though it only took me about two hours to read straight through! (I AM a pretty fast reader, though!).

the heroine and hero are both extremely likable, with just enough misunderstandings and hang ups to keep the story going. kind of ended abruptly, but frankly, can't see how the story could have stretched out more (although I wouldn't have minded if mean Devon had received a more deserving comeuppance!).

if y...more

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Apr 20, 2011 Heather in FL rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: a-i-own-it, group-challenges, elements-romance

Well this was a nice little book. I wasn't sure what to expect from Ms. Ione's first romance since I've read Demonica and there was nothing paranormal about this one, but I shouldn't have worried. The woman can write, even without demons in the midst. I loved how Sean stood up for her with the shallow high school mentalities, and I also loved how Robyn made Sean feel comfortable about what he had been freaking out about for two years. While I understand why Robyn was upset with Sean's "deal" wit...more

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Dec 07, 2010 Ronda Tutt rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, erotic

Reviewer for Bitten By Paranormal Romance

HOT Erotica! Enjoyable and Fun Read.

I love how Larissa Ione writes. Once again she has captivated me with this story. The characters were perfect for each other and the erotica was HOT. I will definitely be reading more of this author’s books.

Sean Trenton is a well known Olympic champion but has since then given up his goal to compete again and now spends his time as a ski patroller and a EMT. It’s been two years since his battle with testical cancer and...more

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Jan 02, 2011 Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: genre-erotica, books-read-2010

I love Larissa Ione's style! She's one of my favorite authors, and it has taken me a bit to get to read this book. I was a bit skeptical about reading it, since it's not paranormal, which is what I'm used to reading from her. But I have to say she nailed it with this book. I wish she would write more stories in this genre!!!! Please, please, please! ;)

I felt a connection to the characters almost immediately, they are likeable and real, with normal issues in their lives and insecurities.

Robyn has...more

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Feb 28, 2010 Natasja rated it 3 of 5 stars

Robyn Montgomery is a successful radio station manager in the big city. Now she is forced to return home for a reunion, near a famous ski resort and she knows she cannot refuse. She has agreed to help them raise an auction and asked her ex-boyfriend and boss Damon to help her out with the auction. But only a few days before they are leaving, Damon calls the whole thing off. Now Roby has to come up with another auctioneer gig or she will ruin things once again.

Sean Trenton is a previous Olympic s...more Robyn Montgomery is a successful radio station manager in the big city. Now she is forced to return home for a reunion, near a famous ski resort and she knows she cannot refuse. She has agreed to help them raise an auction and asked her ex-boyfriend and boss Damon to help her out with the auction. But only a few days before they are leaving, Damon calls the whole thing off. Now Roby has to come up with another auctioneer gig or she will ruin things once again.

Sean Trenton is a previous Olympic skier, who now works as a ski patroller. He loves what he’s doing but is still dealing with his unfortunate accident two year ago. Now he is working on a deal to host a sport program. In order to get the job, all Sean has to do is keep beautiful Robyn, whom he just met away form his new boss Damon.

But Sean knows that lying to his new girlfriend will eventually come out. So he has to decide what comes first; his new job or his new girlfriend.

Snowbound by Larissa Ione is a heartwarming romance story about two people who are meant to be together. The only thing they have to do is deal with their past and start looking on what lies ahead of them.

Robyn is a warm open woman, who has many traumatic memories from her high school years and she is not looking forward to visit her old town. She moved to the big city years ago and is now working for a successful radio station. The only mistake she made is agreeing to come to the reunion and host the auction. When her boss and ex-boyfriend bail out their agreement, she sees no other choice then to go alone and hope for the best. Then she meets Sean Trenton. He is everything she every wanted in a man, gorgeous, loving and honest, at least that is what she thought. But Sean isn’t totally honest with her about his new job and he knows he have to choose between loving her or get the job he might hate later.

What I love about contemporary romance novels is the identification with the characters. You could easily see yourself in one the characters, because they dealing with normal daily stuff. Larissa Ione did a fabulous job with Robyn and Sean; you can see that the attraction between them is huge from the start. Although Sean hurts Robyn at first, he did make it up to her in the only way he could have done and I love him for it.

Larissa Ione is definitely one of my favorite authors, because no matter what genre she writes, she delivers exactly what you’ve expect from her. I love all her books
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Jun 05, 2012 Danielle rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick

I just finished Snowbound and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I'm normally not the biggest fan of contemporary stories, but this one was done really well. I honestly couldn't put this book down.

I loved the character of Sean. He was real and honest. I like that he wasn't afraid to let his feelings be known. He was definitely a charmer and I loved getting to know him.

As for Robyn, she may seem strong and dependent to others, but with her...more

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Jan 26, 2011 Jane (PS) rated it 3 of 5 stars

3 stars - up from a 2 due to the hot chest on the cover. It was a predictable story with predictable emotional prompts and responses by the characters. The personal conflicts each character had I felt were very real. It was more the contrived device of the ex (Damon) that LI used to create the conflict that was so predictable - you could see the problems being created right at the very beginning. Yup - no surprises.

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Jul 28, 2011 *~Sammy~* rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was great! I loved Ione before I read this book, and she proved to be just as amazing in this book! The only thing I didn't lime about it is the fact that it ended! Of course every book does so I won't hold that against it! I love the issues they have and how they help each other build up their confidence in theirselves again and how realistic their issues are. This was definitely one of the better love story books I have read! This book also included a gorgeous cover and one of my fav...more

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Dec 04, 2009 The Pleasures Chest rated it 4 of 5 stars

Snowbound is a contemporary romance novel.

Robyn Montgomery is a radio station manager and Sean Trenton a former Olympian skier turned ski patroller/EMT.

Robyn returns to her home town located near a ski resort for a school reunion. There she remembers many traumatic moments from her high school years. They meet at the resort and the attraction is immediate.

Sean was celibate for 2 years due to a medical problem. The celibacy went out the window after the two finally come to grips with coming to...more

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Mar 04, 2012 Sania rated it 1 of 5 stars

I really have no idea why i read this and why it is rated that high :S Hours of my life gone to waste, never to be back. It felt like porn movie only with a less tacky title. I really like Larissa Ione but this book really motivates me to use the terms lamentation and reader's remorse repeatedly.

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Feb 03, 2013 Carole rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

I really enjoyed the way Sean and Robyn were portrayed. There was conflict but it was resolved. There wasn't too much angst and I found
that Robyn was a strong , independant women who also recognized her mistakes.
I would recommend this!

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Dec 15, 2012 Josette rated it 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved this story! Should be a Halmark movie. The story takes you through the growth of a relationship as the two lover's overcome there own obsticles to happiness and learn to trust in each other. A must read in my book!

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Feb 11, 2012 Jill Fox rated it 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this story and could really relate to the heroine as I would feel the same if I had to go to a school reunion.

I also felt for the hero especially when you found out what his problem was. Even beautiful people have problems!

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