Ramsey Ashford Hayes has been missing for ten years since his teenage girlfriend, Nova, accidentally sealed him inside a snow globe. He grew embittered watching her life pass, forgotten from a shelf.
When he finally escapes, he transforms her home into his winter wonderland. This Yule, Nova will be the one wrapped beneath the tree.
Cristina Lollabrigida specializes in cultivating books that are dark and twisty. They are a tantalizing blend of emotion and blazing chemistry that will leave you with feels. Her twists will leave readers thirsting for more.
Originally from Chicago, Cristina is a country girl at heart. She lived in rural Wisconsin for years and now lives in South Carolina. When she's not writing, she's an avid reader and has created Sims characters from her favorite stories.
Quick, Fun, Spicy with a mix of Christmas lights & merrymaking 🩵
I read this book in about 2 hours total not including stops & it’s a quick happy witchy Christmas miracle! Definitely a top choice for the season coming for me & I will definitely be rereading it just for another hit of Nova (Snow) & Ramsey (Ash) 🌶️😘
This was such a good book. I was looking forward to reading this story and I was not disappointed. This was a very short story about Ramsey who has been missing for ten years only he is not really missing he is trapped in a snow globe and the person who trapped him there was the girl who he was in love with, Nova. When he finally escapes their romance continues but not before he transforms her home into his snow globe home. This was cute and perfect and I loved the characters and story line.
A quirky love story about Ash and Nova. Im not sure if you’d call it a sad or happy story. But it’s unusual which is good. It’s full of angst, joy and sizzle. A nice hot quick read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and gave you just the right amount of holiday cheer and sp1ce. Nova and Ash are in love but something has kept them apart for ten years. Can they find a way to get their happily ever after?!? You’ll have to read it to find out!
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Know your triggers, strong language, depiction of childbirth, afterbirth and consumption of afterbirth, depictions of witch-hunts and hangings, and explicit sexual content, including bondage with Christmas lights and dubious sexual consent.
One of the things that I really liked about this story was that it was a beautiful novella that told us what we needed to know, when we needed to know it, without any extra information thrown at us.
This was truly a story about Nova and Ash and their love story and what happened to them and why they were torn apart. I loved the way in which the information was presented to us in the story, and I loved how even though Ash was missing, he was still a major part of it.
As a new witch, Nova accidentally put Ash in the snow globe as she didn't yet know how to use or control her powers. She had just learned how powerful she really was going to be, and those powers had just settled over her. Ash had gifted her a beautiful snow globe for Christmas/Yule, and that was on her mind, and she absent mindedly made a wish placing him in the globe.
Then, unable to release him from the globe, she made another wish without thinking that would render him invisible to her sight, but others in her house could still see and speak to him. Allowing him to speak to her mother throughout the years.
For the next ten years, he watches over her from the snow globe, never hungering, never having to use the bathroom, sleeping during the day to watch over Nova during the night. He spends his time running around the globe, feeling like he's run miles even though he's in a small space. He chops an endless supply of wood for his fire. He never questions it after a time. He just goes with it and grows ever stronger as the years pass them by.
One day, Nova makes a wish that she could be with him forever. It's not till she wakes in a cabin where it snows, but it's never cold. And there's Ash ready to claim her and keep her next to him forever. For ten years, he's watched her and only used his own two. Yeah, you get the idea. Now he can have her, and he's not letting her go.
“Do you know how many times I stroked myself while watching you, little bunny? There's a law in the forest. The hunter will always catch his prey. And my cock is fucking starving for you.”
“Where I come from, Santa doesn't bring treats to naughty girls. He fills their stockings with coal. Since I don’t have coal, and you don't have a stocking, I will bury my fat cock in your virgin pussy. I'm going to make you scream for me. If you're a good girl, I’ll gift you with my cum.”
I loved this little novella. When it was offered up I knew I just had to read it, even though I am not bit on holiday books. There was just something about this one that called to me and wouldn't let me stop thinking about it. If you want a bit of holiday magic and a bit of naughty holiday spice that is over the top then this is the one for you.
Snow Globe is a short holiday novella about high school sweethearts Nova and Ash. 10 years ago, when they were at his family’s cabin, Ash was magically transported in a snow globe. So for the past decade he’s been trapped in the snow globe sitting in her room.
This story was meh, I think it just isn’t really my thing. I enjoy witchy stories but more like witchy lite? Not sure how to explain it. I like surface cutesy witchy. This was more researched/in depth witchy. And there's definitely potential there, with how Nova was such a powerful witch- I would enjoy it more had this been fleshed out into a full length novel. Or maybe if this is used as a series prequel?
It does have an impressive amount of backstory and world building for a 20 page book, but I also spent a lot of the story confused. Like at first it seems like Nova doesn’t know where Ash is, but then she does know, and then later you’re told she doesn't know. It was also confusing to me how the backstory/history was told in reverse essentially, it starts more recently and then moves backward in time versus what I’m used to where they start way back in childhood and move forward to the present.
And finally, I skipped over the teenage spicy scene. I don’t like reading about minors doing it lol. 🙈
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I also laughed really hard when she got sucked into the snow globe and they banged it out for the first time in 10 years. It was kinda ridiculous lol. I really thought she was going to use her powers to rescue him but no, now she's disappeared too 🤣
Ash and Nova story was short and to the point. It was cute I loved it. It gave you background to who they are and all of a sudden he goes missing.
What happen? Nova put him a a snow globe which he gifted her. She is a newly witch that doesn’t know how to use her powers.
He had been in that snow globe for 10 years just watching her as she moved on. One day she made a wish she could just be back with him forever. And little did she know she was going to wake up in a little cabin where it snows but it’s not cold at all. She was finally reunited with Ash. And boy did he want to claim her as his, for over 10 years he only used 🤚 now he was able to feel the real thing 🫣😳😂.
“Do you know how many times I stroked myself while watching you, little bunny? There's a law in the forest. The hunter will always catch his prey. And my cock is fucking starving for you.”
“Where I come from, Santa doesn't bring treats to naughty girls. He fills their stockings with coal. Since I don’t have coal, and you don't have a stocking, I will bury my fat cock in your virgin pussy. I'm going to make you scream for me. If you're a good girl, I’ll gift you with my cum.”
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading and look forward to picking up more from this author. This is a well written shorter story that will heat up your holiday for sure. A story where Ramsey has been trapped in a snow globe for years and the person who did is about to find out what happens when he escapes. Will he still go unnoticed? I enjoyed the chemistry between these two characters. They have great growth and made the story hard to put down. This is an easy to read story that even though it is shorter it packs a punch and one you won't soon forget. This is a must read story that you don't want to miss. I highly recommend this must read story.
Blurb: •Ramsey Ashford Hayes has been missing for ten years since his teenage girlfriend, Nova, accidentally sealed him inside a snow globe. He grew embittered watching her life pass, forgotten from a shelf. When he finally escapes, he transforms her home into his winter wonderland. This Yule, Nova will be the one wrapped beneath the tree.
Mini review: •This is such a quick fun and spicy read! Definitely recommend reading this if your looking for a short holiday read!
I loved Ash and Nova!! It’s unique and so different to any other story I’ve read and I’ve absolutely loved it!! Short, spicy🥵, sweet and I love the story line!!!
Yet again! Another amazing story by Cristina Lollabrigida!! Would definitely recommend reading it!!🖤🙌🏻
This is a very quick and easy read that’s in my opinion is bittersweet for a couple different reasons that each person will probably decide for themselves. The characters Ash and Snow are very close to each other their connection is something special but not knowing who exactly Snow is and what she is capable of doing can be a downer. This book details is spot on plus very easy to get into the short but awesome story I couldn’t handle the situation if it was me but overall I think it’s romantic. Especially with how these two will do anything for each other I personally think I wouldn’t mind if something like this was able to happen in real life. This book is a little different from what I’m used to by this author it’s got magic spells but I still like it and she still gave us some elements of some kinky which always makes things more interesting and fun! I don’t blame the different emotions going on between Ash I would feel the same way especially lost but luckily we get a twisted unpredictable ending! I personally want more chapters on this two lovebirds characters! If you looking for chilly weather without having to be around it physically and a easy read that doesn’t take that long this is a good! I don’t like snowy weather and other things like it but don’t mind reading with it involved in the books I read just as long as I don’t have to deal with it in real life!
Nova unlocks her magical gifts with her coven and unlocks her true potential. Shortly after she’s faced with the fact she will need to tell her boyfriend, the love of her life, that she is a witch. Before she is able to he goes missing, on her counter within a snow globe.
Within this book we get to take a look at Novas life before and after she accidentally traps her boyfriend in a snow globe. This book is super cute and short (a novella). If you enjoy Christmas / holiday themed books this is for you. It throws in a little witchy vibes as well which are amazing! The only things I didn’t personally enjoy was the language used in the writing (made me feel a little cringe), and I didn’t feel like I ended this novella with a sense of it being complete, it ended pretty quick. Novellas are always a hit or miss with character connections and development and I personally didn’t feel it much but this was a great steamy little read.
Disclaimer: my enjoyment reading the book weighs higher than the writing itself in my ratings & before you read ANY book I recommend looking into it to see any potential triggers that could set you off. 🖤
Perfect little snack sized hit of spice. This could be a nice pallet cleanser between books, or something to turn to when you just arent in the mood for your current read.
All I wanted for Christmas was a great short story that didn't seem like it was written to become a movie on a Romance channel, of course Cristina always delivers! This book had its grips on me that's for sure.! Such a tease! This one will definitely melt some snow woman. All I can think of is if I had some man sitting around in a snow globe, I would for sure give it a little shake, Darla style. I always hate reaching the end, but one thing with Cristina’s writing, you never know if it is the end or not! XXX- Laura
Though this was a short novella Cristina Lollabrigida does NOT disappoint!
Though Ash was bitter about being trapped by Nova he also wanted to finally claim her as his😏
Nova went into a sort of depression after he went “missing” until one day she was finally with him but little did she know he had certain plans for her🤭
I can say I will never look at Christmas lights, silver tinsel garland AND icicles the same🥵
Hot & spicy a lovely little story of Nova who a new witch and Ash was placed in a snow globe by her it’s been 10 years All she wants is to be back with Ash so she wishes she could be back with him forever x A cute story
I love Cristina's books and this spicy Christmas quick read novella hit the spot. It was magical and heartbreaking, once I started I couldn't stop, I read it in record time, of 25 mins!! I instantly fell In love with ash and nova, they are such a cute young couple. And boy was it spicy, Cristina delivered on that. And the mouth on ash, yes please daddy! I really hope Cristina turns this into a full novel as I'm not ready to say goodbye and they sure ain't finished telling us their story!! They still have loads to give. Highly recommend.
“Do you know how many times I stroked myself while watching you, little bunny? There's a law in the forest. The hunter will always catch his prey. And my c*ck is f*cking starving for you.” 🥵
Nova and ash are a young couple, who are madly in love with each other, like obsessed!! They both are ready to take their relationship to the next level, but won't push each other just yet.
It's Christmas and they spend a nice time with her parents. Certain things where said. But all good things and some sad things that where left unsaid. Nova is a witch that has just came into her powers and is yet to master them. After the parents leave they spend some time together exchanging gifts and having some spicy time aswell. They both absolutely loved each others gifts. The snow globe was a magical gift, that touched novas heart. She wished they could spend the evening like this forever, they fell asleep cuddled to each other, but when nova woke something strange happened, ash was gone, and she had no clue , he was trapped in the snow globe, when she found out she was devastated, 10 years has past with ash trapped in the snow globe. Even know they have tried to rescue him. Will they ever be together again ? Grab the book and find out!!!
“That icicle doesn’t get to have all the fun. It’s time to warm you back up.” He kissed Nova as he lined himself up. “Where I come from, Santa doesn't bring treats to naughty girls. He fills their stockings with coal. Since I don’t have coal, and you don't have a stocking, I will bury my fat c*ck in your virgin p*ssy. I'm going to make you scream for me. If you're a good girl, I’ll gift you with my c*m.” 🥵🥵
Ash and, his unknown to him, witch girlfriend Nova, were young and in love when a gift of his love and an accidental wish caused his disappearance for 10 years. I love this story. It was filled with the promise and passion of young love and the heartache when separated.
The book initially switched back and forth from past to present to explain what happened but it's very straightforward and not confusing at all. In the past, their joy and excitement in being together made me remember the overwhelming emotions of falling in love for the first time. In the present, their longing and grief at being separated with no resolution in sight fueled my desire to see them reunited without haste.
Their love endures, grows stronger and only holds the other in each other's heart until they can find each other again. When they are reunited, Ash's absence from human touch for 10 years quickly turns their spark into a blazing flame. I will never look at certain elements of Christmas the same way again, LOL!
Now I've only waxed on about the romance in the book but there is so much more to fall in love with in this world. The world building is incredible, every description was a vivid painting and made me more eager to learn about Ash and Nova's community. The town is filled with both witches and humans who seem to coexist peacefully.
The story also sparked questions that I would love to have answered. Did Nova ever tell Ash's parents why Ash disappeared? If so, did it divide the town or make the humans feel differently about witches? How was Ash able to become one with his surroundings, was it the wish or did it just happen over time? What exactly was Nova's last wish that caused that particular consequence after Ash disappeared? And most importantly, can Nova bring herself to rediscover the magic that she abandoned to reverse the wish once and for all? I would love if there are more stories to be told for these two and this world because like any good story, it left me wanting more.
A cute quick whimsical story of true love enduring. How often have you wished you could just exist solely in a world with just the person you love. Just the two of you, careful what you wish for.
Nova was so brokenhearted, confused then angry as to where Ash went. They had this amazing night together, showing how much they loved one another and he just disappears. Poof. GONE.
Ash being stuck in the globe and watching Nova continue on with her life was heartbreaking. He spent 10 years pining for his love and he would have continued on forever if it meant he could still see her. He has dreamt of having her back in his arms every day. When he finally gets her back, he’s NEVER letting go.
It is bittersweet that they had to be apart for so long and that Nova never noticed him in the globe. It hurt he to look at it as it was the last thing he gave her.
Ash had 10 years to fantasize about what he’ll do to her. I’ll be checking out how girthy the icicles are around my house.
Christmas. Novella. Spicey. Witches. Ramsey Ashford Hayes disappeared one Christmas when his girlfriend Nova put him in a snow globe. Nothing like a new witch! It has been 10 years since that night and he is tired of watching her life from a shelf. This is my fourth book from Cristina Lollabrigida. I have loved each one. She has a way with words. While this one is a novella, there is still great world-building. From the descriptions of various events to the details of the snow globe, she makes it easy for the reader to picture everything. I received this book this morning and could not wait to get home to read it. This resulted in me reading the entire thing in one sitting! When the spice kicks in, it is mouth-watering. There is also a nice surprise towards the end.
Christmas Novella, Spicey, Witches need I say more…..
This is a very quick and easy read, that in my opinion is cute, and is bittersweet for a couple different reasons. The characters Ash and Snow are very close to each other, their connection is something special.
This book's details are spot on plus it's very easy to get into the short but awesome story.
I personally want a full story about Ash and Snow and will keep my fingers crossed the author will give us a full story.
This erotic novella is a very quick and satisfying read. Once again, this author can pack quite a punch in a short amount of time. Nova and Ash are granted a second chance after a wish goes wrong when they were sixteen causing Ash to be transported to a snow globe on Nova’s shelf. These characters show you the meaning of true love and soulmates.
As always, this author’s writing is easy to follow and her ability to world build is amazing. If you want a quick Christmas read with a lot of heat and love, this is the story for you.
Ash and Nova. Cute. Short to the point and I devoured this book in a few hours. We get to know them and who they are when all of a sudden he goes missing.
Nova is a new witch who hasn't gotten a grip on her abilities and she accidentally puts him in a snow globe that he got her.
A simple wish after 10 years sees them reunited. He's been trapped in the Snowglobe watching her move on, watching her, wanting her and now they are reunited and he wants to show her all she's missing.
Reading the need and want of these two was everything 🥵.
Snow Globe is part of The Silent Night Anthology. This is a short fast-paced read. I loved every minute of it. This is the story of Ash and Nova. I love their chemistry. They are so in love. Ash goes missing for 10 years and Nova has no idea what happened. Will they find each other again? You will have to read it to find out. I love everything I’ve read by Cristina Lollabrigida and I cannot wait to read more!
As always, pay attention to trigger warnings, what I like you may not.
Snow Globe was a quick read. The one good thing I like about short books is that they get straight to the point. I really feel like this book could have the potential of becoming a whole series! Theres so much more back story the author could really dabble in! There was plenty of spice, but I honestly cringed through some of it 🫣 Ramsey becoming this alpha male during the spicy scenes, honestly didn’t fit with the character he was being portrayed as. Besides that, this was a quick and easy read so go on and read it!
Another great Novella by Cristina Lollabrigida. I can't express how much I liked this short story, or how happy the end made me. At first I was wondering how it would go with Ramsey being trapped in the snow globe, and how Nova was going to get him out, but I think the result of it was so much cuter. I loved that rather than Nova having to hide that she was a witch from Ramsey, he accepted it, but their messed up past and history of their families sucked for them.
Ultimately, Cristina did a great job writing a moving story that had a plot and spice.
This was a nice quick Christmas read with a sprinkle of magic. I was able to finish in just a few hours after starting. I thought is was really cute and sweet with also some spice mixed in. I would have liked the magic and witchy plot to be explored a bit more but it was still enjoyable to read Nova and Ash's romance. This was definitely a case of be careful what you wish for.
If you are looking for a fast quick Holiday romance this book is for you. It was a sweet reconnecting of first loves with a little spice thrown in. Nova's first love went missing 10 years ago and she has never gotten over the loss. Little does she know that he has been right in front of her the entire time. Ramsey loves Nova and has never stopped even though she has trapped him away from the world, but at the same time a darkness has grown in him as he has watched her.
I never read the blurb before reading this. I went in blind but this was so adorable. I loved every page. I love how witches, magic, and a line of witch hunters were all included but with the best plot twist. I am not sure if I could have kept my mind like Ash did. This is a Happy Ever After. I love Cristina Lollabrigida books. This is my first one of hers that I have read that wasn’t a dark theme but it did not disappoint.
Highlights: erotica, lovers, meant to be Favorite Character: Nova Honorable Mentions: Ash Favorite Scene: the spice - always the spice Overall thoughts: Short spicy easy read. The plot and details in the book make it an interesting story and you also got the bonus of spice Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Why: I gave the book a 5 out of 5 because I am always impressed with the amount of detail, world, and character building in such a short story.