Book Review: Let it Snow by Beth Moran

I am so happy to be welcoming Beth Moran back to Novel Kicks. She’s here with the blog tour for her novel, Let It Snow.

When your heart’s broken, all roads lead home…

After the end of a long-term relationship, local weather girl Bea Armstrong has been avoiding her family, and their inevitable ‘I-told-you-sos.’ But with Christmas fast approaching, she is finally on her way home to Charis House, the school in Sherwood Forest that her mum and dad run in their old family home. And to top it all off, the insufferable Henry Fairfax – who her parents have always wanted her to marry – has also been invited.

Relief comes in the shape of a last minute interview for her dream job. There are just a few minor problems… The interview is in Scotland, Bea has no car, and the snow is falling already. The only solution is for Henry to drive her – could this Christmas get any worse…

But during an unforgettable two day interview, a stay in a log cabin and a nightmare journey through the snow, Henry turns out to be nothing like she thought.  And when Bea’s first love and recent ex shows up, Bea has a difficult choice to make…

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Bea Armstrong’s on and off again relationship with boyfriend Adam is once again off and although she wants to avoid her family’s chimes of ‘I told you so,’ she finds herself heading back to the family home for Christmas. Once there, she also realises that her childhood nemesis, Henry, will also be joining the Armstrongs for the festive season.

When Bea is invited to a two day interview in Scotland just before Christmas, she jumps at the chance even if it means she has to share a car with Henry.

I loved Take A Chance on Me so I was very excited to be invited onto the blog tour for Let it Snow.

First of all, the cover for this book has to be one of my favourites. It’s beautiful. It’s just stunning.

It really didn’t take me long to get engrossed in this book. To say I devoured it would be a better description.

I’m always up for a Christmas novel and this one really built up a festive atmosphere. I read this at the end of August and felt Christmassy.

Bea is a wonderful lead character. Her relationship with Adam cuts her adrift a little I think, stops her from seeing what’s good for her but overall, she’s a good person who knows when to admit she’s been wrong.

Henry is wonderful. I liked him from the beginning. He’s not scared of being himself and knowing what he loves, well, except when it comes to love!

The plot moves well. Beth’s writing style is great and the characters she creates are wonderful.

There were many moments where I laughed, a few where I felt frustrated at the characters (I’m looking at you, Adam,) and many where I smiled and I’m glad I don’t have to wake up next to that reindeer! Haha.

I am going to miss these characters. I adored them. This novel reminds you that being with the ones you love – the ones who accept and understand you for the way you are, is the most important thing.

OK, no more spoilers.

Let it Snow is a lovely, warm, charming, festive novel that can be enjoyed all year round. If you’re looking for an escape for a while, this novel is perfect.

Thank you to Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and Netgalley for the advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.

*****

About Beth Moran:

Beth Moran is the bestselling author of romantic novels including Christmas Every Day and Just The Way You Are.

She regularly features on BBC Radio Nottingham and is a trustee of the national women’s network Free Range Chicks.

She lives on the outskirts of Sherwood Forest.

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Let it Snow was released by Boldwood Books on 30th August 2022. Click to buy on Amazon UK and Waterstones. 

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Laura

I’m Laura. I started Novel Kicks in 2009. I wanted a place to post my writing as well as give other writers like me the opportunity to do the same. There is also a monthly book club, a writing room which features writing prompts, book reviews, competitions, author interviews and guest posts.

I grew up by the sea (my favourite place in the world) and I currently live in Hampshire. I am married to Chris, have a cat named Buddy and I would love to be a writer. I’m trying to write the novel I’ve talked so much about writing if only I could stop pressing delete. I’ve loved writing since creative writing classes in primary school. I have always wanted to see my teacher Miss Sayers again and thank her for the encouragement. When not trying to write the novel or writing snippets of stories on anything I can get my hands on, I love reading, dancing like a loon and singing to myself very badly. My current obsession is Once Upon a Time and I would be happy to live with magic in the enchanted forest surrounded by all those wonderful stories provided that world also included Harry Potter. I love reading chick lit. contemporary fiction and novels with mystery.