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Christmas Comes to Snowfall
Christmas with the confirmed bachelor...
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She's designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side. Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She's designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side. Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
141 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2018
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Erika Marks
19 books216 followersHello, fellow reader! I am the NAL author of women's fiction set by the sea. My fifth novel, THE LAST TREASURE, follows the love triangle between three treasure hunters searching for a mysterious shipwreck on the Outer Banks, and comes ashore on August 2, 2016. I love meeting with book clubs via Skype--so stop by my website to learn how we can set up a chat!
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October 15, 2018
Christmas Comes to Snowfall was a wonderful read with a very sweet romance that’s the perfect read to get you in the holiday spirit.
Maggie Iverson is dedicated to her job which is why in the week before Christmas she’s headed to Snowfall, Vermont to design a new website for the town to boost tourism. In a town with a unique history, Maggie is having the time of her life uncovering interesting tidbits for the new website. But as she eagerly participates in all the town has to offer, she is forced to dodge matchmaking attempts by the locals hoping to set her up with veterinarian Alden Marshall.
Maggie is the definition of a workaholic, but she has her reasons for investing so much time in making sure her career is a success. I won’t spoil why she’s so dedicated to her job, but I definitely sympathized with her and felt her reaction was only perfectly natural. Alden grew up hearing about how his grandfather broke the heart of Snowfall’s most beloved resident which the townspeople say caused that to be the only Christmas without snow in the town’s history. Alden always thought it was a bit of a joke until he moved to Snowfall and faced the ire of the older townspeople.
Maggie and Alden click from the moment they meet and it only becomes clearer as time goes on that the two are a great match for each other. At first, because of the reservations the two have about love, neither is keen to start a relationship so they opt for friendship instead. Over the week Maggie is in Snowfall, the two spend a lot of time together and get to know one another very well despite the short time period. I enjoyed watching both of them come to accept that they felt more for each other than they were willing to admit.
Despite its short length, Christmas Comes to Snowfall perfectly captures that small town feeling and I loved learning about the town’s interesting history. While I did find it a bit odd that the locals would want to set Alden up with a complete stranger, it fit based on what we learned about the characters doing the matchmaking. The book does end a bit abruptly and while a short epilogue would have been welcome, I did ultimately enjoy the way everything worked out.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall is the perfect little book if you’re looking for a quick romance centered in a small town around the holidays. I definitely recommend this for fans of contemporary romances.
**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
Maggie Iverson is dedicated to her job which is why in the week before Christmas she’s headed to Snowfall, Vermont to design a new website for the town to boost tourism. In a town with a unique history, Maggie is having the time of her life uncovering interesting tidbits for the new website. But as she eagerly participates in all the town has to offer, she is forced to dodge matchmaking attempts by the locals hoping to set her up with veterinarian Alden Marshall.
Maggie is the definition of a workaholic, but she has her reasons for investing so much time in making sure her career is a success. I won’t spoil why she’s so dedicated to her job, but I definitely sympathized with her and felt her reaction was only perfectly natural. Alden grew up hearing about how his grandfather broke the heart of Snowfall’s most beloved resident which the townspeople say caused that to be the only Christmas without snow in the town’s history. Alden always thought it was a bit of a joke until he moved to Snowfall and faced the ire of the older townspeople.
Maggie and Alden click from the moment they meet and it only becomes clearer as time goes on that the two are a great match for each other. At first, because of the reservations the two have about love, neither is keen to start a relationship so they opt for friendship instead. Over the week Maggie is in Snowfall, the two spend a lot of time together and get to know one another very well despite the short time period. I enjoyed watching both of them come to accept that they felt more for each other than they were willing to admit.
Despite its short length, Christmas Comes to Snowfall perfectly captures that small town feeling and I loved learning about the town’s interesting history. While I did find it a bit odd that the locals would want to set Alden up with a complete stranger, it fit based on what we learned about the characters doing the matchmaking. The book does end a bit abruptly and while a short epilogue would have been welcome, I did ultimately enjoy the way everything worked out.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall is the perfect little book if you’re looking for a quick romance centered in a small town around the holidays. I definitely recommend this for fans of contemporary romances.
**I received an advance copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
October 23, 2018
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Christmas Comes to Snowfall might come in a small, short story package but it certainly delivers a huge Christmasy feeling romance to fall into this season. Really. What’s not to love about a Christmas Curse, a town with a long memory and a grudge, a workaholic visitor and a hometown boy falling in love with maybe some help from the resident matchmaker? Exactly. It’s the perfect Christmas Romance storm and I loved every single moment spent in the town of Snowfall with it’s quirky residents, a curse that may or may not be still in action and watching two people who are right for each other discover that for themselves.
Alden and Maggie both need to let go of their pasts, maybe in different ways, but until they put all that behind them it’s going to be difficult to move forward… or to fall in love. While Alden doesn’t normally fall for all the Christmas glitz that the town puts on, Maggie is eating it all up. Oh, she could say that it’s for research to create a fantastic website to boost Snowfall’s tourism … but she’s also loving everything Christmasy about this place. Maggie is only in town for a week, but that’s long enough to be captivated by the town and it’s history, and maybe long enough to risk her heart by falling in love again. Alden has just about had it with some of the older residents of Snowfall still blaming him and his family for that silly Curse, and as a result Christmas isn’t exactly his favorite time of year. Yet Maggie is changing that, changing him and if he’s not careful he’s going to find himself falling in love.
I happen to love quirky, small town romances so much, and Erika Marks does them so well. I had fun with Maggie and Alden, as well as the residents of Snowfall. Truthfully, I wish it had been a little bit longer, an epilogue would have been awesome… but that’s my own wishes. I never know if the way a story flows is the author’s choice, the editors or the publishing house – so I’m careful about saying some things in reviews… but I really would have loved to experience more of Snowfall… maybe a series next Christmas? Just wishin’ here. *grin* If you love Christmas Romance then you’ll want to pick up Christmas Comes to Snowfall, it’s going on my yearly re-read list and that’s the highest compliment I can give a Christmas Romance… to want to experience it again, next year.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
Christmas Comes to Snowfall might come in a small, short story package but it certainly delivers a huge Christmasy feeling romance to fall into this season. Really. What’s not to love about a Christmas Curse, a town with a long memory and a grudge, a workaholic visitor and a hometown boy falling in love with maybe some help from the resident matchmaker? Exactly. It’s the perfect Christmas Romance storm and I loved every single moment spent in the town of Snowfall with it’s quirky residents, a curse that may or may not be still in action and watching two people who are right for each other discover that for themselves.
Alden and Maggie both need to let go of their pasts, maybe in different ways, but until they put all that behind them it’s going to be difficult to move forward… or to fall in love. While Alden doesn’t normally fall for all the Christmas glitz that the town puts on, Maggie is eating it all up. Oh, she could say that it’s for research to create a fantastic website to boost Snowfall’s tourism … but she’s also loving everything Christmasy about this place. Maggie is only in town for a week, but that’s long enough to be captivated by the town and it’s history, and maybe long enough to risk her heart by falling in love again. Alden has just about had it with some of the older residents of Snowfall still blaming him and his family for that silly Curse, and as a result Christmas isn’t exactly his favorite time of year. Yet Maggie is changing that, changing him and if he’s not careful he’s going to find himself falling in love.
I happen to love quirky, small town romances so much, and Erika Marks does them so well. I had fun with Maggie and Alden, as well as the residents of Snowfall. Truthfully, I wish it had been a little bit longer, an epilogue would have been awesome… but that’s my own wishes. I never know if the way a story flows is the author’s choice, the editors or the publishing house – so I’m careful about saying some things in reviews… but I really would have loved to experience more of Snowfall… maybe a series next Christmas? Just wishin’ here. *grin* If you love Christmas Romance then you’ll want to pick up Christmas Comes to Snowfall, it’s going on my yearly re-read list and that’s the highest compliment I can give a Christmas Romance… to want to experience it again, next year.
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
October 30, 2018
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks
Christmas with the confirmed bachelor…
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She’s designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
This is Maggie Iverson and Alden Marshall's story.
Maggie is having a wonderful time uncovering interesting tidbits for the new website. As she participates in all the town has to offer, she is forced to dodge matchmaking attempts by the locals hoping to set her up with Alden Marshall.
Alden Marshall moved to Snowfall three years ago to open his veterinary clinic. Alden has never embraced the holiday season.
Alden Marshall is leaving his vet business in Snowfall because of a long time grudge that some people have against his great grandfather.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts? read this book to find out.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
I highly recommend reading.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Erika Marks.
Erika's Books with Tule:
Bet the House
Loveless and Dunn
Pick Me
Loveless and Dunn
A Very Married Christmas
Loveless and Dunn
Stealing Hearts
Loveless and Dunn
Forget Me Not
Loveless and Dunn
The Christmas Curse
Loveless and Dunn
Rescued by Christmas
Christmas Comes to Snowfall
Christmas with the confirmed bachelor…
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She’s designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
This is Maggie Iverson and Alden Marshall's story.
Maggie is having a wonderful time uncovering interesting tidbits for the new website. As she participates in all the town has to offer, she is forced to dodge matchmaking attempts by the locals hoping to set her up with Alden Marshall.
Alden Marshall moved to Snowfall three years ago to open his veterinary clinic. Alden has never embraced the holiday season.
Alden Marshall is leaving his vet business in Snowfall because of a long time grudge that some people have against his great grandfather.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts? read this book to find out.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."
I highly recommend reading.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Erika Marks.
Erika's Books with Tule:
Bet the House
Loveless and Dunn
Pick Me
Loveless and Dunn
A Very Married Christmas
Loveless and Dunn
Stealing Hearts
Loveless and Dunn
Forget Me Not
Loveless and Dunn
The Christmas Curse
Loveless and Dunn
Rescued by Christmas
Christmas Comes to Snowfall
October 18, 2018
A sweet fast -paced holiday romance.
Maggie Iverson is workaholic who is hired to design a website for the town of Snowfall, Vermont, where the snow has fallen every Christmas since 1917. But this year, the town is worried there might not be any snow. Maggie is anxious to get to work. She doesn’t mind working through Christmas as she doesn’t have family or a boyfriend to spend time with.
Alden Marshall moved to Snowfall three years ago to open his veterinary clinic. Most of Snowfall’s residents haven’t warmed up to Alden because they believe Alden’s great-grandfather cursed the town when he broke the heart of a baker. Every year everyone makes gingerbread men to hang on a Christmas tree in hopes of snowfall for Christmas day.
As Maggie starts to learn more about Snowfall and the people who live there, she really begins to enjoy herself, especially the time she spends with Alden. The last thing on Maggie and Alden’s minds is a relationship, but that doesn’t stop the town matchmaker, Ezzie, from trying to hook them up. Maybe it’s Ezzie’s work or maybe it’s just a little bit of Christmas magic that brings them together.
I really enjoyed this book. I would have loved for the story to have been longer, but there was a lot of information and entertainment packed into the pages. I especially liked the tubing scene and Maggie’s flavor meditation.
My favorite quote in the book is:
“Her last three relationships broke up around Christmas so she’s decided not to date during the holidays anymore” “Hey, that’s great!” Randy’s eyes grew with his grin. “Her bad luck and your curse? You’re perfect for each other!”
Maggie Iverson is workaholic who is hired to design a website for the town of Snowfall, Vermont, where the snow has fallen every Christmas since 1917. But this year, the town is worried there might not be any snow. Maggie is anxious to get to work. She doesn’t mind working through Christmas as she doesn’t have family or a boyfriend to spend time with.
Alden Marshall moved to Snowfall three years ago to open his veterinary clinic. Most of Snowfall’s residents haven’t warmed up to Alden because they believe Alden’s great-grandfather cursed the town when he broke the heart of a baker. Every year everyone makes gingerbread men to hang on a Christmas tree in hopes of snowfall for Christmas day.
As Maggie starts to learn more about Snowfall and the people who live there, she really begins to enjoy herself, especially the time she spends with Alden. The last thing on Maggie and Alden’s minds is a relationship, but that doesn’t stop the town matchmaker, Ezzie, from trying to hook them up. Maybe it’s Ezzie’s work or maybe it’s just a little bit of Christmas magic that brings them together.
I really enjoyed this book. I would have loved for the story to have been longer, but there was a lot of information and entertainment packed into the pages. I especially liked the tubing scene and Maggie’s flavor meditation.
My favorite quote in the book is:
“Her last three relationships broke up around Christmas so she’s decided not to date during the holidays anymore” “Hey, that’s great!” Randy’s eyes grew with his grin. “Her bad luck and your curse? You’re perfect for each other!”
October 27, 2018
Erika is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and I look forward to more of her work.
Christmas with the confirmed bachelor…
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She’s designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
It’s a quick read but a story that completely captures the small-town charm. There's lots of information and entertainment packed into the pages.
It's a perfect book if you’re looking for a quick romance centred in a small town around the holidays and a great book to curl up with.
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
Christmas with the confirmed bachelor…
Quaint Christmas or quirky vacation? Newcomer Maggie Iverson comes to the small resort town of Snowfall, Vermont, for a one-week repreive from her high-powered marketing job in Boston. She’s designing a new website to boost tourism traffic (both virtual and foot) to Snowfall for the holidays. She enthusiastically throws herself into all things Christmas, but deftly dodges each match-making hint.
Long-time bachelor and veterinarian Alden Marshall has never embraced the holiday season, but when he meets Maggie, their chemistry is powerful enough to light up a dozen Christmas trees. Suddenly he finds himself immersed in the town’s merry-making with Maggie by his side.
Will the magic of Christmas cast the spell Maggie and Alden need to let go of their pasts and finally find a love that lasts?
It’s a quick read but a story that completely captures the small-town charm. There's lots of information and entertainment packed into the pages.
It's a perfect book if you’re looking for a quick romance centred in a small town around the holidays and a great book to curl up with.
Thank-You Netgalley for my ARC.
October 22, 2018
This is a truly delightful, sweet, festive romance, I loved escaping to Snowfall, Vermont and meeting the great characters this very talented author has created there.
Take one workaholic website designer, send her to a small town to help create them a website to encourage tourists to visit the town where they usually have the dreamed of white Christmas. Add in matchmakers, merry makers, mischief makers and a historic broken romance - the Marshall Christmas Curse - making life uncomfortable for the grandson of the man involved . . . What a great recipe for a heartwarming romance!
A lovely, engaging story with great characters, plenty of romance and an ending to put a smile on your face, I think this would make a fantastic film. It was a light-hearted, easy read that kept me smiling as I turned the pages. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this brilliant book to anyone looking for a fun, festive read. I hope there will be more stories based in this delightful community in future.
I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.
Take one workaholic website designer, send her to a small town to help create them a website to encourage tourists to visit the town where they usually have the dreamed of white Christmas. Add in matchmakers, merry makers, mischief makers and a historic broken romance - the Marshall Christmas Curse - making life uncomfortable for the grandson of the man involved . . . What a great recipe for a heartwarming romance!
A lovely, engaging story with great characters, plenty of romance and an ending to put a smile on your face, I think this would make a fantastic film. It was a light-hearted, easy read that kept me smiling as I turned the pages. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this brilliant book to anyone looking for a fun, festive read. I hope there will be more stories based in this delightful community in future.
I requested and was given a copy of this book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review of the book after choosing to read it.
October 23, 2018
I requested this novella from NetGalley because I really wanted to start getting into the Christmas mood (despite the fact it’s not quite been Halloween yet) and this looked like a lovely Christmas romance.
This novella is about Maggie, who comes to the little town of Snowfall as she was hired to put them back on the tourism map, and Alden, a vet whose grandfather supposedly did this horrible thing to curse Snowfall. Both of them have their excuses to not getting in a relationship right now but they can’t help getting closer.
This is a book you enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of Christmas biscuits by your side. It’s a really heartwarming romance where Alden and Maggie get closer as Maggie explores Snowfall and it’s old traditions. Both of them are dedicated to their jobs and I liked how both of them seemed to really love their jobs, especially since their jobs were so different.
Snowfall is a lovely setting, very Christmassy, with its minor characters making the setting perfect. Ezzie is a matchmaker but one that cooks a nice meal for the couple and leaves them to enjoy it, rather than the kind of locking them in a closet together (which I’m not such a fan of). The main plot of the book is everyone is waiting for the yearly Christmas snow, their claim to fame, and the run-up to Christmas.
This is a really lovely Christmas novella and perfect to get people into the spirit for Christmas! 4 stars.
This novella is about Maggie, who comes to the little town of Snowfall as she was hired to put them back on the tourism map, and Alden, a vet whose grandfather supposedly did this horrible thing to curse Snowfall. Both of them have their excuses to not getting in a relationship right now but they can’t help getting closer.
This is a book you enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate and a plate of Christmas biscuits by your side. It’s a really heartwarming romance where Alden and Maggie get closer as Maggie explores Snowfall and it’s old traditions. Both of them are dedicated to their jobs and I liked how both of them seemed to really love their jobs, especially since their jobs were so different.
Snowfall is a lovely setting, very Christmassy, with its minor characters making the setting perfect. Ezzie is a matchmaker but one that cooks a nice meal for the couple and leaves them to enjoy it, rather than the kind of locking them in a closet together (which I’m not such a fan of). The main plot of the book is everyone is waiting for the yearly Christmas snow, their claim to fame, and the run-up to Christmas.
This is a really lovely Christmas novella and perfect to get people into the spirit for Christmas! 4 stars.
October 27, 2018
This is the story of Maggie Iverson, a website designer who comes to Snowfall to redo the town’s website in order to improve the town’s tourism. She meets Alden Marshall, the town vet, right away. They end up spending lots of time exploring what the town offers, but only as friends.
I really enjoyed this novel. The story takes place over a week, but somehow the pacing seemed perfect and not rushed. The characters don’t see each other every day, but the time they have together counts. Perhaps it is because they spend the time together as just friends.
The town characters are wonderful. I loved the matchmaker who is unabashed about what she is doing and is obviously successful. It was nice though that the town is realistic in that there are curmudgeons and grouches too.
The ending of this book was lovely! Both characters grow and it is that growth that allows them to come together in such a sweet scene.
It is a wonderful book to put you in the mood for Christmas!
Thank you to Erika Marks, the publisher and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this novel. The story takes place over a week, but somehow the pacing seemed perfect and not rushed. The characters don’t see each other every day, but the time they have together counts. Perhaps it is because they spend the time together as just friends.
The town characters are wonderful. I loved the matchmaker who is unabashed about what she is doing and is obviously successful. It was nice though that the town is realistic in that there are curmudgeons and grouches too.
The ending of this book was lovely! Both characters grow and it is that growth that allows them to come together in such a sweet scene.
It is a wonderful book to put you in the mood for Christmas!
Thank you to Erika Marks, the publisher and NetGalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
October 20, 2018
I loved the picturesque , small town of Snowfall, Vermont with its quaint shops, friendly people, Wintersong Lodge, oh and I cannot forget the Marshall Christmas Curse. The town also has, Ezzie Donovan, a cute, older lady who runs the Wintersong Lodge and does matchmaking on the side. The banter between Maggie Iverson, who was hired from Boston to promote the struggling resort town and Alden Marshall, the local vet who just happens to be related to the Marshall Christmas Curse family makes the story fun, and enjoyable. It is a book that I curled up with and could not put down. I am definitely putting this book on my read again list and adding this author to my list of authors I love to read. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
October 24, 2018
In Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks Tule Publishing sends us not to Montana or to the Southern US but to Vermont for a heartfelt Christmas story. The story moves at a fairly quick pace but it is not less enjoyable because of it. The good and the not so good, long memories to be exact, are brought to light as veterinarian Alden Marshall and Maggie Iverson meet.
One character is looking for the good to highlight the town for work, while the other has experience some of the bad that small-towns can offer. Both work through their personal issues, then enjoy the Christmas season which takes on a magical quality even in Snowfall, Vermont
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An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
One character is looking for the good to highlight the town for work, while the other has experience some of the bad that small-towns can offer. Both work through their personal issues, then enjoy the Christmas season which takes on a magical quality even in Snowfall, Vermont
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An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 28, 2018
I so enjoyed this sweet Christmas romance. Maggie , workaholic has arrived in Snowfall to design a new website to boost tourism. She doesn't to Christmas, three broken relationships in the past during the holiday season. Alden is the town veterinarian, who has never been well accepted in the town. Many fear that his family is to be blamed for curse of no snow on Christmas Day. There is no denying the chemistry between Maggie and Alden but they just want to both be friends, that is the plan. But with help of matchmaker, Ezzie things might change.
This story will for sure put you in the Christmas mood from making cookies and sledding. Loved the development of the characters for their HEA. Loved the quirky residents of this town. I highly recommend this sweet Christmas story.
This story will for sure put you in the Christmas mood from making cookies and sledding. Loved the development of the characters for their HEA. Loved the quirky residents of this town. I highly recommend this sweet Christmas story.
October 20, 2018
Maggie is super dedicated to her career and afraid of getting her heart broken. Alden has inherited a Christmas grudge some of the town has against his great-grandfather and is ready to leave town. They have an instant attraction but agree to a friendship as a way to avoid to their fear of finding love. The characters were likable, especially lodge owner, Ezzie. It’s a quick read but a complete story that completely captures the small-town charm. Christmas Comes to Snowfall is a good book to curl up to.
ARC provided by Tule Publishing via Netgalley
ARC provided by Tule Publishing via Netgalley
October 26, 2018
Alden Marshall returns to his family's hometown of Snowfall Vermont as the town veterinarian. It is the perfect opportunity for his career. Now three years later, it may be time to move on. Maggie has come to town to help market the resort town to attract more visitors. Neither one of them is lucky at love and both are gun shy. Maggie draws him into the magic of Christmas. Will the magic of the season be enough for them to take a chance on love? Super fun read!
October 14, 2018
This is such an engaging story that will delight to no end. Alden Marshall is bent on leaving his vet business in Snowfall because of a long time grudge that some people of the town have against his great grandfather and just will not let it go. Maggie Iverson has been hired to revamp the town’s website to spark renewed interest and draw back visitors. Their meeting and times together help both of them come to terms with the odds in their respective lives and solve Alden’s major problem.
October 17, 2018
Sweet Christmas story that would make a great movie.
Loved the small town of Snowfall and the lodge. The characters was likeable and the storyline was good. Maggie and Alden are both holding back with their own fears that are stopping them from finding love.
This was an easy read that kept me turning the pages and will give you a bit of Christmas cheer.
Loved the small town of Snowfall and the lodge. The characters was likeable and the storyline was good. Maggie and Alden are both holding back with their own fears that are stopping them from finding love.
This was an easy read that kept me turning the pages and will give you a bit of Christmas cheer.
October 21, 2018
I really enjoyed this Christmas story, what’s not to love about a workaholic heroine who has no interest in romance, a handsome vet, a town curse, a matchmaking innkeeper and town that always snows at Christmas....my only criticism is it was too short, I would of happily stayed in Snowfall for longer....hoping the author writes more books set here
October 23, 2018
Christmas Comes to Snowfall is a lovely seasonal novella that has wonderful descriptions of the picturesque landscape of the small town of Snowfall, Vermont. The author depicts the quaintness of the Wintersong Lodge, the charming and friendly townsfolk, and let’s not forget the Marshall Christmas Curse. The cast is engaging, but the show is ultimately stolen by Ezzie Donovan; the enchanting senior citizen who runs the Wintersong Lodge and dabbles in matchmaking just to pass the time. An easy story to get wrapped up in, and not put down till the very end; Christmas Comes to Snowfall is just delightful.
October 20, 2018
For Maggie, her job is always #1, she is send to small town in Vermont called Snowfall, where she has to design new website for the town. Here she meets Alden who is town vet and he is not favorite person for a few of town people. When Maggie and Alden meet they feel connection but they can't be more than a friends since she is leaving in a week and he is selling his practice and moving out.
October 25, 2018
Maggie is hired to create the town of Snowfalls new website, She arrives earlier than expected and meets Alden the vet. Alden’s Uncle let his love get away years ago, will Alden repeat the mistake. Not if Ezzie (the B & B owner and town proclaimed. Matchmaker) can help it!
Not only do they fall in love but it snows!
Not only do they fall in love but it snows!
October 23, 2018
This was a wonderful sweet holiday read that will definitely help get you in the holiday mood. Maggie and Alden are a cute couple. Watching their relationship develop as well as them change personally was quite fun. The author did a great job developing these characters and making them feel like friends. The writing was very descriptive making it easy to imagine the quaint small town of Snowfall, VT. Overall this is a very well done, fun book that I highly recommend.
October 13, 2018
i voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book for a honest opinion.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks. A holiday possible romance in a small resort town. Enjoyable storyline and characters. The author knows how to bring a story together in this fast paced book.
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks. A holiday possible romance in a small resort town. Enjoyable storyline and characters. The author knows how to bring a story together in this fast paced book.
October 24, 2018
Cute and fun
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Christmas in a small town
Standalone
HEA
I look forward to reading more from Erika Marks.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Christmas in a small town
Standalone
HEA
I look forward to reading more from Erika Marks.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
October 31, 2018
Maggie comes to Snowfall, Vermont in order to redo the town's website and hopefully boost their failing tourism industry. While doing research and getting a feel for the place so she can accurately translate that into her web design, she meets handsome veterinarian Alden, who's great-grandfather 'cursed' the town and...yeah, I got nothing after the 'and,' that was a kind of weird plot. The two hit it off and start to date.
Short and cute, but a lot of the attempts at drama fell flat for me. If it had just been two people having a good time on holiday, that would be one thing, but they tried to spin out this 'curse' from Alden's ancestor that...just...made no sense to me? I don't even know what the result of the curse was supposed to be. Add to that, for all Alden gets mopey about the town 'blaming' him over it, we only ever see one negative interaction between him and any other towns-members. The two leads were pretty cute together and had some real chemistry, and if the story had just stuck to that I probably would have rated it higher.
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Short and cute, but a lot of the attempts at drama fell flat for me. If it had just been two people having a good time on holiday, that would be one thing, but they tried to spin out this 'curse' from Alden's ancestor that...just...made no sense to me? I don't even know what the result of the curse was supposed to be. Add to that, for all Alden gets mopey about the town 'blaming' him over it, we only ever see one negative interaction between him and any other towns-members. The two leads were pretty cute together and had some real chemistry, and if the story had just stuck to that I probably would have rated it higher.
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December 19, 2018
Maggie Iverson's company has been hired to create a new website for the town of Snowfall, Vermont, to draw more tourists and business in. The problem is there is no snowfall so all the winter sports that would normally be going on aren't. Her plan is to get in, do some research, design the site and go home to Boston. But, Maggie gets drawn in by the locals including the very handsome, single veterinarian, Alden Marshall.
Alden has decided to sell his business after three years and move away. He has been reminded that his great grandfather brought a curse on the town and now the lack of snow is his fault. He is tired of feeling judged and found wanting. They love him as a doctor, but some of the locals are very vocal with their displeasure and insistence that the town's troubles are his fault.
When Maggie and Alden meet, their chemistry is palpable. The lodge's owner is determined to play matchmaker and they play along, but along the way, the play becomes real. Both have been hurt before and scared of giving something up for the possibility of more because of the risk. Would it be possible to set their fears aside and have something that is real and lasting?
This was a sweet, clean romance that was a quick read. It kind of reminded me of the movie, "White Christmas". There were some fun secondary characters in the book, too. I was given an arc copy of this book and I offer my review willingly.
Alden has decided to sell his business after three years and move away. He has been reminded that his great grandfather brought a curse on the town and now the lack of snow is his fault. He is tired of feeling judged and found wanting. They love him as a doctor, but some of the locals are very vocal with their displeasure and insistence that the town's troubles are his fault.
When Maggie and Alden meet, their chemistry is palpable. The lodge's owner is determined to play matchmaker and they play along, but along the way, the play becomes real. Both have been hurt before and scared of giving something up for the possibility of more because of the risk. Would it be possible to set their fears aside and have something that is real and lasting?
This was a sweet, clean romance that was a quick read. It kind of reminded me of the movie, "White Christmas". There were some fun secondary characters in the book, too. I was given an arc copy of this book and I offer my review willingly.
November 13, 2018
Full Review:
3.5 Stars - I would recommend if you are looking for a cute Christmas novella.
Maggie Iverson is a web designer, tasked with improving the website and tourism for the quaint town of Snowfall, VT. When Maggie meets Alden Marshall, the town vet, and finds out the he is tied to a town curse, she is hoping he'll share the story with her. Neither is looking for romance, but as Maggie falls for Snowfall, it's hard not to fall for Alden as well.
This was a cute Christmas novella. I enjoyed the town of snowfall, the plot, and the fun dates that the characters went on. I feel like I could have gone for pages and pages more of Maggie and Alden exploring Snowfall, and of Ezzie's (the innkeeper) matchmaking schemes. I felt like the characters were a little bit angsty over small things, which made it feel a little heavier than I wanted it to. Overall I would recommend this book to someone looking for something Christmassy.
Right After Reading:
3.5 Stars - Cute Christmas novella. I enjoyed this one, but it wasn't quite as much fun as Rescued by Chistmas. I wanted a little bit more from it, but I'm not sure what. Would recommend if you want a Christmassy read. Full review to come.
**Advance access to this title was given to me by Netgalley and the Publisher and based upon the edition of the book that I received at that time. As always my thoughts are my own! Thank you Netgalley!
3.5 Stars - I would recommend if you are looking for a cute Christmas novella.
Maggie Iverson is a web designer, tasked with improving the website and tourism for the quaint town of Snowfall, VT. When Maggie meets Alden Marshall, the town vet, and finds out the he is tied to a town curse, she is hoping he'll share the story with her. Neither is looking for romance, but as Maggie falls for Snowfall, it's hard not to fall for Alden as well.
This was a cute Christmas novella. I enjoyed the town of snowfall, the plot, and the fun dates that the characters went on. I feel like I could have gone for pages and pages more of Maggie and Alden exploring Snowfall, and of Ezzie's (the innkeeper) matchmaking schemes. I felt like the characters were a little bit angsty over small things, which made it feel a little heavier than I wanted it to. Overall I would recommend this book to someone looking for something Christmassy.
Right After Reading:
3.5 Stars - Cute Christmas novella. I enjoyed this one, but it wasn't quite as much fun as Rescued by Chistmas. I wanted a little bit more from it, but I'm not sure what. Would recommend if you want a Christmassy read. Full review to come.
**Advance access to this title was given to me by Netgalley and the Publisher and based upon the edition of the book that I received at that time. As always my thoughts are my own! Thank you Netgalley!
November 1, 2018
I adored Christmas Comes To Snowfall. This story packs so much into its short length that it really feels like a much more complex novel yet it is short enough to indulge in the whole book in an hour or two. Perfect for curling up with while sitting in front of a roaring fire with a cup of hot coco or an egg nog. I can just imagine it!
I think that’s one of the things that attracted me to Maggie, the story’s heroine. She is a web designer so obviously pays meticulous attention to detail, but she imagines all manner of delicious foods and drinks, usually when nervous. She also protects her heart by prioritising her career over all else, even though she can’t help but be attracted to Alden, Snowfall’s local vet. I fell a little bit in love with him too, because who doesn’t love a man who makes animals feel better and also because he’s just so charming.
Everything about this story spells Christmas to me, from the gingerbread tree decorated by the townsfolk of Snowfall to the hope for snow to actually fall and make this the 100th year of white Christmases in a row. For me, everything about this story makes it a perfect Christmas romance.
I think that’s one of the things that attracted me to Maggie, the story’s heroine. She is a web designer so obviously pays meticulous attention to detail, but she imagines all manner of delicious foods and drinks, usually when nervous. She also protects her heart by prioritising her career over all else, even though she can’t help but be attracted to Alden, Snowfall’s local vet. I fell a little bit in love with him too, because who doesn’t love a man who makes animals feel better and also because he’s just so charming.
Everything about this story spells Christmas to me, from the gingerbread tree decorated by the townsfolk of Snowfall to the hope for snow to actually fall and make this the 100th year of white Christmases in a row. For me, everything about this story makes it a perfect Christmas romance.
January 4, 2019
A wonderful read to get you into the holiday spirit. Snowfall is a wonderful small town with quirky locals and an interesting history, but dropping tourism numbers. Maggie has come to town to help design a new website to showcase the town and help bring tourists back. Alden Marshall has been in Snowfall for the past 3 years, returning to the town where he his family has history and a bit of notoriety that he hasn’t quite overcome. Sparks and a bit of meddling from the townspeople keep bringing the two together.
This was a truly sweet read that embodies all that I love about Christmas stories: Small town, wonderful characters, traditions, and a sweet romance. This was a perfect book to read while snuggled into a cozy blanket with a warm drink.
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This was a truly sweet read that embodies all that I love about Christmas stories: Small town, wonderful characters, traditions, and a sweet romance. This was a perfect book to read while snuggled into a cozy blanket with a warm drink.
#ReadTulez #ErikaMarks #ChristmasComestoSnowfall
November 1, 2018
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks. This is Maggie Iverson and Alden Marshall’s story.
Maggie comes to Snowfall to design a new website to help boost tourism in the town for the holidays and meets Alden who is a veterinarian. Neither have time for a relationship but you never know what can happen with the magic of Christmas or Ezzie’s meddling. I really loved Maggie and Alden’s characters. There were so many characters in Snowfall that added to the story but Ezzie was so much fun.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Maggie comes to Snowfall to design a new website to help boost tourism in the town for the holidays and meets Alden who is a veterinarian. Neither have time for a relationship but you never know what can happen with the magic of Christmas or Ezzie’s meddling. I really loved Maggie and Alden’s characters. There were so many characters in Snowfall that added to the story but Ezzie was so much fun.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
November 10, 2018
Christmas Comes to Snowfall by Erika Marks is a lovely sweet Christmas story about finding where you belong. And finding that one true love.
It´s also about Maggie Iverson that comes to Snowfall for a one-week job. And veterinarian Alden Marshall that has a little bit of a "curse" hanging over him.
Such a great romantic Christmas story.
It´s also about Maggie Iverson that comes to Snowfall for a one-week job. And veterinarian Alden Marshall that has a little bit of a "curse" hanging over him.
Such a great romantic Christmas story.
December 3, 2018
I so enjoyed reading this book and watching the attraction between Maggie and Alden. But the little thing that stopped this from being a five star read for me was the stupid curse, it didn’t jive with the rest of the story and I must admit I just didn’t understand it, but that being said all the rest of the story was flat our wonderful.
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