Snowed Inn: A Holiday Anthology

by Mignon Mykel, Aubree Valentine, Tina Gallagher

The holiday season is here, and sometimes you just have to get away...
Come join the holiday festivities with 17 new holiday shorts and novellas.

• Crazy Love by Tina Gallagher
• Love Me As I Am by Rhian Cahill
• Bet You Still Think of Me by Zoe Forward
• Holdin’ On by Tracy Broemmer
• Melted Hearts by Amy Stephens
• A Moonlit Christmas by Nicki Rae
• Wine Over Cocoa by ML Preston
• Snowed In With My Billionaire by Mallory Funk
• Holiday On Helmlock Mountain by Josie Kerr
• Stitch in Gold by Tasha Lewis
• Gone Inn by Katrina Marie
• In From the Cold by Emmy Curtis
• Weekend Away by CL Collier
• Don’t Hate Me This Christmas by Georgia Coffman
• I Think He Knows by Mel Walker
• New Year’s Tease by Aubree Valentine
• Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel

Genres: Christmas, Romance, Anthologies

865 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2020

About the author

Mignon Mykel is the author of the Prescott Family series, as well as the short-novella erotic romance series, O'Gallagher Nights. When not sitting at Starbucks writing whatever her characters tell her to, you can find her hiking in the mountains of her new home in Arizona.

Mignon's latest release, Winski and Leeds, is available now!

Reviews

[DJ Sakata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holiday on Hemlock Mountain by Josie Kerr

Favorite Quotes:

He called it a silly crush; his granddaddy would have said it was “futile pining,” which was probably more accurate.

Honey, close your mouth. Gaping like a largemouth bass makes you look kind of simple.

“Sometimes I feel like I’ve perpetually sixteen and feeling guilty about letting Jameson Sprocket kiss me after the football game,” she said with a sigh. “You let someone whose last name is Sprocket kiss you?”

Billie had never really gotten the appeal of a lumberjack as a sexy romantic hero until she watched Barrett wield an ax. Wearing only a Henley, a pair of jeans, and boots, he was the epitome of rugged masculinity as he deftly carved up the fallen tree that was blocking the driveway. “Merry Christmas to me,” she murmured as she gazed out the window, mesmerized by the ripple of Barrett’s muscles under his tight shirt.


My Review:

My Christmas present arrived early as this was an unexpected treat laced with irreverent humor and licentious banter. The quick and snappy tale involved an engaging and relatable storyline of a mature professional woman with abysmal luck with husbands, being that she was a four-time loser in her matrimonial efforts. I have adored the character of Billie in all of the previous installments of Ms. Kerr’s delightfully engaging Hemlock Creek series, which I hope she will continue into perpetuity.

Ms. Kerr finally allows the lovely Billie to experience connubial bliss with her younger admirer. Go, Billie! It was rather miraculous that this inimitable couple could have been snowed in, as with all the sizzling sensuality that was finally unleashed between them, a heatwave would have been far more likely. Once finished, I considered checking my face for fear my Kindle had singed my eyebrows during perusal. I am eager to see this lovely couple’s storyline expanded.

[Lynn Stifle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this wonderful collection of holiday stories. Mel Walker’s, I Think He Knows, was one of my absolute favorites. I was drawn into the story from page one and fell in love with the characters. It’s an amazing story filled with a little romance and made my heart smile. A wonderful and well written collection and one everyone should have on their holiday to read list.

[Lauren Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for I think he knows by Mel Walker.

A very short, quick read. Very good story that warmed my heart. The storyline was enjoyable and the characters easy and read about. A very good story.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

☄️☄️ONE TUMULTUOUS DELIGHT☄️☄️
Busting bubbles blitzen! This extremely impressive, immensely talented and uniquely insightful group of authors delivers one delicious anthology, bringing all the frills, spills and fiascos, serving up the seasonal joy, holiday cheer and festive frolicking, hooking you from the start and holding steady until the end, taking you to new heights with every tale. Each individual story exudes such riveting suspense, captivating intrigue and intense situations, each different and unique, putting our characters through their paces, melding this gem together seamlessly. Mannerisms and attributes in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this intricate work of art, hurling this baby into the eye of the storm, blasting this treasure to life brilliantly. The characters, banter, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits add diversity, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and vivid descriptions creating an elaborate backdrop that makes the storyline explode. Fantastic job guys, thanks for sharing this incredible work of art with us.

[Donna Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great way to revisit and find new authors. I loved Mel Walker’s story of a college girl with a secret(not really) crush on the boy down the hall. I enjoyed Mignon Mykel’s tempting short of a girl who is losing hope but finds a memory of a boy that will see her into the future. Tina Gallagher’s second chance was so good, I wanted to seal out more from her. All of these stories were between heartwarming and hot as blazes which you kind of needed since every couple was snowed in together.

[Georgia Coffman]

The holiday season is here, and sometimes you just have to get away...
Come join the holiday festivities with 17 new holiday shorts and novellas.

My story, "Don't Hate Me This Christmas," is a fun enemies to lovers romcom with all the holiday feels. Pre-order your copy of this anthology today - https://georgiacoffman.com/snowed-inn/

Participating Authors -
• Crazy Love by Tina Gallagher
• Love Me As I Am by Rhian Cahill
• Bet You Still Think of Me by Zoe Forward
• Holdin’ On by Tracy Broemmer
• Melted Hearts by Amy Stephens
• A Moonlit Christmas by Nicki Rae
• Wine Over Cocoa by ML Preston
• Snowed In With My Billionaire by Mallory Funk
• Holiday On Helmlock Mountain by Josie Kerr
• Stitch in Gold by Tasha Lewis
• Gone Inn by Katrina Marie
• In From the Cold by Emmy Curtis
• Weekend Away by CL Collier
• Don’t Hate Me This Christmas by Georgia Coffman
• I Think He Knows by Mel Walker
• New Year’s Tease by Aubree Valentine
• Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel

[Meshia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Moonlit Christmas.. Nicki Rae

Ok, let me start by saying… Trevor and Keda are two of my favorite couples… I read their previous story “Broken Minds” by Nicki Rae. When I saw that she wrote a quick story that brought them back to life, I was so excited to read what they have been up to and go along their romantic getaway.. I felt like I was on the trip with them!!
To have a couple that has been through soo much together come out stronger than ever and have a strong flirty love with one another makes me smile. Even if you don’t have the background with these two people, don’t worry, you easily fall into their warmth and are enamored immediately, loving every word that shows you a strong couple who just want to make some time for each other in the parent world. I know as a parent I love those moments with my spouse to feel like a bride all over again. The moon is very special to the couple and plays a big part with their love and I am soo glad it’s still as strong for them. Having such an insignificant thing tie two people together is beautiful. So, grab a warm blanket, snuggle in and fall in love with this Moonlit Christmas.

[Brandi Odom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still have quite a few more stories to read, but I'm loving what I've read so far. My favorite so far is Georgia Coffman's contribution "Don't Hate Me This Christmas." We all have that one classmate or coworker that just pushes your buttons. Meredith and DJ's rivalry and overall relationship (you know the kind where you can tell they just want to wring each other's neck) has you anticipating their turning point. You want to experience them moving past their differences and see how fine that line is between love and hate. Georgia does an amazing job of pulling you into Meredith and DJ's world. You feel like you are a fly on the wall watching their relationship evolve from one of hate to one filled with love and new experiences. I can't wait to keep reading stories in the anthology leading up to Christmas.

[Cali Gal’s · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mignon Mykel writes a short for this Holiday Anthology. Sigh. I loved EVERY MINUTE of this read. Plan for an amazing tease to her full length novel Worth the Broken Heart coming in 2021.

This story gives the perfect amount of information on our couple Colbie and Decker to keep the intrigue high. Colbie is a sweet girl that is continually dealing with loss. You find out she was adopted at 12 due to biological family abandoning her because she is loosing her vision. Decker has an interesting backstory as well. He has finished medical school to become a pediatric cardiologist after loosing a teenage brother from a heart attack.

Decker and Colbie meet at a Vlogging Convention. Can you say unique backstory?! Visualizing the snowy retreat as the backdrop increases the beauty as I escape into this world. As they share their childhood story with each other, you feel the connection.

I needed this story giving me “all the feels” not only because “tis the season” but who are we kidding, this year requires extra magic.

Happy Reading Everyone! XOXO

[Karen Roma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snowed Inn is a fabulous Holiday Anthology packed with 17 winter warmers to make even the coldest heart melt and fill you full of hope and wonder. Every story offers something a little different, but all are short, festive and romantic reads that are just what we need to wrap up 2020. So many talented authors have contributed to this anthology that is is impossible not to find something to love. I’m sure every reader will find more than one story that inspires their Christmas cheer.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful holiday binge-read to enjoy at this or any time of year. Some stories are sweet, others are steamy so there's something for everyone.

While I enjoyed each short story, my particular favourites were Holiday On Hemlock Mountain by Josie Kerr, Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel, and Holdin’ On by Tracy Broemmer.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.

[Julie Booklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Holiday Anthology has 17 stories, this review is for Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel.

Introduction preview to Worth the Broken Heart to be published in 2021. Left me wanting to know more !
A perfect holiday short story. What we know so far Colbie and Decker, meet at an event in TN. Great conversation with hot chocolate, dinner and a little known myth about Mistletoe.

There is a lot more going on in the short 4 chapters we get, but no spoilers here. Enjoy the stories with a fire and your favorite beverage.

[Isabel Debono · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a 4.5⭐️ read
This was a great group of quick holiday reads.

Reviewing: I think he knows by Mel Walker
What a wonderful read.
This story was sweet and the characters were relatable.
Love Mel Walkers books... they always leave me with a smile and a warm feeling.
Great Christmas read.
I was given an ARC but voluntarily chose to review

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snowed Inn is a great anthology of seventeen novellas. All the stories have been written by well known and excellent authors. This collection has a story for everyone. It’s perfect for getting into the holiday spirit.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for “I Think He Knows” by Mel Walker

College break, a snow storm, traveling, stepping out of your comfort zone, friendship, this book has it all. I always love the way Mel Walker weaves a good story with a little romance. He has a talent to draw you into the stories so that you fall in love with the characters and you don't want the book to end. You’ll want to read this for sure. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

[Stacie Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The holiday season is here, and sometimes you just have to get away...
Come join the holiday festivities with 17 new holiday shorts and novellas.

• Crazy Love by Tina Gallagher
• Love Me As I Am by Rhian Cahill
• Bet You Still Think of Me by Zoe Forward
• Holdin’ On by Tracy Broemmer
• Melted Hearts by Amy Stephens
• A Moonlit Christmas by Nicki Rae
• Wine Over Cocoa by ML Preston
• Snowed In With My Billionaire by Mallory Funk
• Holiday On Helmlock Mountain by Josie Kerr
• Stitch in Gold by Tasha Lewis
• Gone Inn by Katrina Marie
• In From the Cold by Emmy Curtis
• Weekend Away by CL Collier
• Don’t Hate Me This Christmas by Georgia Coffman
• I Think He Knows by Mel Walker
• New Year’s Tease by Aubree Valentine
• Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel

Loved this Anthology! This group of talented authors put together a wonderful heartwarming Holiday read! Loved all the characters, each story was beautifully written and heartfelt!

[Jas Faulkner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to try to keep this spoiler-free for fans of the Hemlock Creek series, so read on with confidence.

Billie and Barrett and Daddy and Kat and Effin' Doug and even Tom Petty the evil turkey (sort of) make an appearance in this shortie created especially for the Snowed In anthology. If you're not familiar with Josie Kerr's Hemlock Creek Series, this is a good way to dip in and see the lay of the land.

So, this is a romance, right?

Yes.

(Long pause.)

It's also well written and just plain fun to read. Siddown. Hear me out on this. The characters are believable and even better than that, they're relatable. The lead character is not a high-bred lass with heaving bosoms, pouty lips, and mane she tosses as she teases the stableboy. She's fifty, a degreed professional, and someone who has had more than her share of rides in the love blender (TM Matt Groening.)

Her foil, Barrett, is younger, works with his hands, and I'm pretty confident he has an enviable six-pack. He's a good guy, has more than a few brain cells, adores Billie just the way she is, and he has...skills. More on that in a minute.This Barrett person? I can see many of my friends asking Santa to leave one of him under the tree.

Another reason to pick this up is to get a feel for Kerr's way of creating a sense of place as another character. Her dialogue is sharp and so on point, you can hear the characters. You can also hear the cadences of the local dialect. This is leisurely Southern storytelling that coaxes you along. When it's done right, as it is here, you feel -without having to be shown- the differences between where you are and where they are .

The only quibble I have, and this is more about me and my sensibilities than the quality of the writing, is that I subscribe to the Rob Reiner school of thought when it comes to sexually explicit scenes: I don't need to see that unless I am directly involved. So yes, there is some R-rated content. Did it have an effect on my enjoyment of the story? Nope. The tradeoff is reading about people you feel like you know in a place you'd love to visit. That's the magic of Hemlock Creek.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amy M. (Amy Loves Reading Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had trouble reading a few of these but mostly I loved them. A lot of them weren’t really snowed in as you would think snowed in would be classified. One of the stories was way too cheesy and I almost stopped reading because of it. I understand these are possible glimpses into other stories that these authors have written but if this short story is nothing like the story they are hinting at in the short story but they add cheesy to this one I’m not gonna want to keep reading this one but read the other.

I take these stories as an insider look at what to expect what their books would be like but based on what I was given on one particular short story I would go read the long story.

I really really can’t wait to read some of the extended versions of these, especially Tasha Lewis’ and Aubree Valentine’s!!

You will get different levels of hotness but mostly I liked the levels! Great read most of them.

[Mx Phoebe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come join the holiday festivities with 17 new holiday shorts and novellas.

I really enjoyed Tina Gallagher’s second chance romance Crazy Love. It’s always fun when highschool sweethearts get a second chance. The chemistry is hot and I love the dual point-of-view. 

Holiday on Hemlock Mountain by Josie Kerr

Holiday on Hemlock Mountain by Josie Kerr is a very steamy treat. Billie Lanier said she wanted to do something different for her 50th birthday. She didn't plan on being snowed in with a handsome veteran half her age.13 I think this is my favorite story because it is cute, sexy, and it also reflects a real issue with class, sensitivity, and still makes the chemistry pop off the page.

[Lourdes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Due to time constraints, I’m only reviewing Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel at this time.

During a visit to a mountain lodge right before Christmas, Colbie Walker meets a doctor named Decker and they hit it off. A quiet evening by the fire followed by dinner will make them both think about possibilities.
In this short story the reader will learn a little about both characters back stories and hang ups and it is the perfect introduction to an upcoming full length story that I’m sure won’t disappoint.
The possibility of love and hope for the future always makes for a good holiday read in my book.

5 stars
*ARC review*

[Kierra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review

Under the mistletoe is a cute holiday short prequel story in a collections of stories.

Colbie when she was a younger she was dealt with some difficult struggles.

Decker is a vlogger who is in town for a vlogging convention and also happens to be in the medical field.

When Decker bumps into Colbie they instantly hit it off... to read more about their story you will have to grab Worth the Broken Heart that releases some time in the new year.

[Jackie Ziegler · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far I have only read two stories

Mignon's story - I can't wait for more of Colbie and Decker. A chance meeting at an event brings these two together. With only having one night they spend it having dinner and talking. They both want to keep in touch once they leave but will they?

Aubree's story - Smitty, the best cop out there!! I have loved Smitty since he was introduced in Hot Cop. Smitty and Zoey are now married with kids and take a anniversary weekend getaway. This is just what they need to keep their magic alive. Hot, sexy and fun story.

[Bookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my, this collection was the perfect read to get into the holiday mood. Each book was short and sweet and just Christmasy (yes I'm making that a word) enough to give you all the feels. I love Mignon Mykel so I jumped to her short first " Under the Mistletoe". Decker and Colbie story was super sweet and with a unique meet-cute. Then jumped to I Think He Knows by Mel Walker, I always get a great read and I was not disappointed. The rest of these novellas were just icing on the cake after that. If you want a random, heart warming holiday collection grab this book now. It promises to deliver.

[Lady M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read all of the stories yet. I'll be honest, I was only interested for Mignon Mykel's contribution. I loved her little taste, it's a meet cute for characters that will get a full story later. I read another story that was also a snippet of a forthcoming story. Another was a second chance story. The bad part for me was I had never read any of these others besides Ms. Mykel, so I was unfamiliar with any series these other books were a part of. I do however enjoy these anthologies because I can get a small taste and discover new to me authors. These stories are all short, I read 3 in one day, so it's great to have for a little escape to read one here and there when you have time

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel

Colbie and Decker meet by chance in a hotel in the mountains and the more they talk, the more they can’t bare the thought of ending the evening. Their connection is effortless, their conversation is easy, and their kiss under the mistletoe is sweet.

Stay tuned for the rest of the story in Worth the Broken Heart coming next year. I know I added it to my TBR and will be waiting...

[FunUndertheCovers · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many authors and so many quick holiday romance stories...win win!

Under the Mistletoe by Mignon Mykel

Colbie and Decker meet by chance in a hotel in the mountains and the more they talk, the more they can’t bare the thought of ending the evening. Their connection is effortless, their conversation is easy, and their kiss under the mistletoe is sweet.

Stay tuned for the rest of the story in Worth the Broken Heart coming next year. I know I added it to my TBR and will be waiting...

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for I Think He Knows by Mel Walker

Easy and fun. Mel Walker reminds us what it is like to have a crush on your best friend and you are not sure how to approach the subject to see if the feelings are mutual. I Think He Knows takes us on a trip home (or on the way home) and getting snowed in with your crush. I loved these characters and their compassion for others and for each other. Beautiful escape for the holidays.

[Colleen Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read "Don't Hate Me This Christmas," by Georgia Coffman.

I cannot compliment Georgia's writing enough. Her storytelling is so inviting and effortless.

This short story was so much fun to read. Our main leads can't stand each other but throughout one day (jumping from him/her perspective) we find out that these two are beyond attracted to each other & what was hate is actually steamy passion!

Check out this read for romantic cozy holiday fun!

[Melanie Helms · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eeeekkk this was so good! And i love Stitched in Gold prequel! Im excited to read it later next year! And i loved Gone Inn. It was great seeing Stella and Johnny. And the others from the series ❤❤ im excited to see the futhure for these guys and along with Tiffany and Spencer and Audrey! I can't wait to read more of this anthology!

[Loralie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stitched in Gold - Tasha Lewis

I loved this little prequel to an upcoming Tasha Lewis story. Blake and Tessa are nothing but opposites. I like that opposites attract and this story has them sharing a little bit of each other's lives. It was very sweet and I can't wait to see what happens next with these two.