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Snowy Pine Ridge #5
A Cozy Christmas Escape
A heartwarming holiday romance with small town charm and Christmas cheer, perfect for reading by the fireside as you curl up under a cozy blanket.
After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…
…or if it might just belong to the sweet, down-to-earth man who reminded her of what really matters in life.
Friends. Family. And most of all, love.
After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…
…or if it might just belong to the sweet, down-to-earth man who reminded her of what really matters in life.
Friends. Family. And most of all, love.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2023
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February 26, 2024
Definitely better than the last book. The romance build up was slower, but the secondary plot was solid.
January 6, 2024
Helping a family in need, an actress comes to town and is amazed that they're are truly kind, caring and helpful people and that it isn't just in the movies. Another feel good book in the series.
November 11, 2023
another cute love story in cozy town
It’s so nice when the down home guy finds his love. Valerie may be a movie star but she is very human- friendly, patient etc. one confusing part was the book said she grew up in Montana and moved to LA when she was 18 but Valerie always says she grew up in California. Other than that it is an innocent love story with plenty of visits from characters of previous books. Snowy Pine Ridge is a perfect little community filled with loving and caring people.
It’s so nice when the down home guy finds his love. Valerie may be a movie star but she is very human- friendly, patient etc. one confusing part was the book said she grew up in Montana and moved to LA when she was 18 but Valerie always says she grew up in California. Other than that it is an innocent love story with plenty of visits from characters of previous books. Snowy Pine Ridge is a perfect little community filled with loving and caring people.
December 20, 2023
Book 5 in the series adds a famous celebrity to the cast of characters.
"After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…" synopsis copied
"After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…" synopsis copied
October 30, 2023
Actress Valerie Bernard decides to go to Snowy Pine Ridge, a small town where her deceased mother had once spent time and loved. She finds her career has slowed down now that she is in her thirties, and needs to get away and ponder her future away from the "big city". Meeting hardware store owner Clark Mitchell proves to be a pivotal point in her quest to "find herself". This series is delightful and I like meeting up with characters from the previous books and getting to know new ones. I really appreciated the mysterious element in the plot. Christmas is so sweet in this book and people who want to help others represent the true spirit of the holidays.
December 14, 2023
home
When you find home, you find everything. Home is the feeling of peace that is the base we build our feelings about life and love. Clark’s home is Snow Pine Ridge and he was waiting for love to fill is soul. Valerie lost her home when her mom died and went to the place her mom had fond memories of - Snowy Pine Ridge. The two hit it off and Valerie was fitting in here and making real friends . She is a famous actress so she has changes to make if she stays. Clark will take her anyway he can! Does it work out?
When you find home, you find everything. Home is the feeling of peace that is the base we build our feelings about life and love. Clark’s home is Snow Pine Ridge and he was waiting for love to fill is soul. Valerie lost her home when her mom died and went to the place her mom had fond memories of - Snowy Pine Ridge. The two hit it off and Valerie was fitting in here and making real friends . She is a famous actress so she has changes to make if she stays. Clark will take her anyway he can! Does it work out?
March 10, 2024
As always, Fiona Baker writes sweet stories that are good for the heart.
It was nice running into the other characters of the town of Snowy Pine Ridge.
If you are like me and you like a feel good love story that makes you feel good without being maudlin or too ridiculously sappy - then you won’t go wrong picking up one of Fiona Baker’s books in the Snowy Pine Ridge Series. If you start with this one- don’t worry- you can always go back and read them in any order you like.
Enjoy, fellow readers!!
It was nice running into the other characters of the town of Snowy Pine Ridge.
If you are like me and you like a feel good love story that makes you feel good without being maudlin or too ridiculously sappy - then you won’t go wrong picking up one of Fiona Baker’s books in the Snowy Pine Ridge Series. If you start with this one- don’t worry- you can always go back and read them in any order you like.
Enjoy, fellow readers!!
November 6, 2023
Clark and Valerie
I enjoyed reading and catching up with characters from Snowy Pine Ridge and meeting some new arrivals. I like how they all seem like family and support each other in whatever their lives are like. I enjoy feeling like I know them and like we’ve become friends. I like that even though life is slow and easy it seems fun and exciting. I’m confident you’ll like A Cozy Christmas Escape.
I enjoyed reading and catching up with characters from Snowy Pine Ridge and meeting some new arrivals. I like how they all seem like family and support each other in whatever their lives are like. I enjoy feeling like I know them and like we’ve become friends. I like that even though life is slow and easy it seems fun and exciting. I’m confident you’ll like A Cozy Christmas Escape.
January 28, 2024
The premise of this novel in the Snowy Pine Ridge series concerned me, but it is one of the my two favorites in the series. Valerie Bernard is a burned-out 30-year-old movie star tired of the constant scrutiny she is under. Clark Mitchell has lived in Snowy Pine Ridge his entire life and owns the town's hardware store. There were so many additional details in this novel that is keeps the reader engaged.
December 22, 2023
Sweet
The story was great. I love Snowy Pine Ridge. I did notice a lot of proofing errors though: misspelled words, sentences that didn't make sense or had extra words, other things that made me have to figure out a sentence. I'm guessing they were in a hurry to publish. Hoping not to see this in the final book.
The story was great. I love Snowy Pine Ridge. I did notice a lot of proofing errors though: misspelled words, sentences that didn't make sense or had extra words, other things that made me have to figure out a sentence. I'm guessing they were in a hurry to publish. Hoping not to see this in the final book.
March 26, 2025
Love, sweet Love!
Such a sweet love story. Although the outcome is predictable, getting there is what makes it fun! Every story, so far in Snowy Pine Ridge’s magical town, has been outstanding. Now I can’t wait to see how it is all wrapped up, like a special Christmas present!
Such a sweet love story. Although the outcome is predictable, getting there is what makes it fun! Every story, so far in Snowy Pine Ridge’s magical town, has been outstanding. Now I can’t wait to see how it is all wrapped up, like a special Christmas present!
March 16, 2024
Another great story about Snowy Pine Ridge
We see Clark come out ok f his shell and Valerie becomes a different person. We see Rudolph soft a but also n ok w on to see how Mindy'slife turns out
We see Clark come out ok f his shell and Valerie becomes a different person. We see Rudolph soft a but also n ok w on to see how Mindy'slife turns out
July 23, 2024
Clark, the guy who owns the hardware store,finally finds a love interest. A cute story of the dream town and its townsfolk. I enjoyed the hallmark feel good story and updates of all the previous characters. Love!
November 3, 2023
I absolutely adore this series! I love the town of Snowy Pine Ridge and all of it's inhabitants. The story is very addictive and it's hard to put it down. I can't wait for the next one!
November 18, 2023
This was a cute story but needed some serious proofreading.
November 21, 2023
Love her books and all the characters!
December 14, 2023
Good storyline!
I really liked this book, didn't turn out like I thought it would in the beginning but wonderful story with a sweet ending!
I really liked this book, didn't turn out like I thought it would in the beginning but wonderful story with a sweet ending!
December 14, 2023
Cozy Christmas Escape
I only have one more book to read and I just love this series, I get started reading and just can’t stop,thank you for such a great series
I only have one more book to read and I just love this series, I get started reading and just can’t stop,thank you for such a great series
December 17, 2023
Two-haiku review:
Movie star in town
Falls for hardware store owner
But needs to go home
Short and very sweet
Like all books in this series
Together, good read
Movie star in town
Falls for hardware store owner
But needs to go home
Short and very sweet
Like all books in this series
Together, good read
December 19, 2023
Predictable
Very generic, was not a fan. Very elementary writing, predictable and the same as any other mushy book. Glad I did not spend my money to read it
Very generic, was not a fan. Very elementary writing, predictable and the same as any other mushy book. Glad I did not spend my money to read it
December 25, 2023
so enjoyable
The stories are so entertaining that you can’t wait for the next one and they just keep getting better, I love everything Fiona Baker writes 😊🩵
The stories are so entertaining that you can’t wait for the next one and they just keep getting better, I love everything Fiona Baker writes 😊🩵
December 30, 2023
A heartwarming Christmas story.
February 9, 2024
easy enjoyment.
Love when I can pick up this grouping of books and just read. Not sex, not rotten words just kick back and enjoy a easy read.
Love when I can pick up this grouping of books and just read. Not sex, not rotten words just kick back and enjoy a easy read.
December 30, 2024
Hidden love comes out
Five stars very emotional and so full of love on every level the characters had to deal with their lives
Five stars very emotional and so full of love on every level the characters had to deal with their lives
January 5, 2025
I’ve enjoyed this little winter series. It’s pretty predictable but the characters are sweet and it’s just what I needed this season!
November 27, 2025
each progressive book needs a like more editing for correct names, etc.
November 29, 2025
Cute story but so many typos
January 15, 2024
Loved this book!
I loved reading all of Fiona Baker's Cozy Christmas books. You are enticed by her wonderful characters and their stories and their involvements with other characters. You grow to love them all!
I loved reading all of Fiona Baker's Cozy Christmas books. You are enticed by her wonderful characters and their stories and their involvements with other characters. You grow to love them all!
January 25, 2025
This is a delightful story and a sweet romance. Snowy Pine Ridge residents come together to help each other and welcome a newcomer without judgement or fanfare. I look forward to reading the next book. I really recommend this book and the entire series.
Amazon synopsis:
After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…
…or if it might just belong to the sweet, down-to-earth man who reminded her of what really matters in life.
Amazon synopsis:
After the tabloids deem actress Valerie Bernard “over the hill” despite the fact that she’s only in her thirties, she decides she needs a break from the hustle of Los Angeles. And what better place to get away than the idyllic little town that her mother used to speak so fondly of?
But once she arrives in Snowy Pine Ridge, Valerie has a harder time blending in than she expected. She’s not used to small town life, and the residents of the town aren’t used to having a movie star in their midst. She somehow seems to make a bad impression on everyone she meets—except Clark Mitchell, the local hardware store owner.
He sees past the mask of celebrity that she wears, right down to the real person underneath. And when a local family’s home is damaged by a storm, Clark offers Valerie the chance to do something meaningful with her holiday by helping to renovate a temporary lodging for them.
As she and Clark spend long hours working together, Valerie discovers a secret that connects her to the town in a way she never saw coming. And she starts to wonder if her heart still belongs to the glittering lights of Hollywood…
…or if it might just belong to the sweet, down-to-earth man who reminded her of what really matters in life.
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