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Silver Rapids #1
Chasing Snowfall
The day Charlotte Adler decided to stop running from her past, she found herself in the sleepy town of Silver Rapids, Wyoming, trading a fancy high-rise in Boston for a small bungalow and a luxury SUV for a horse. As long as she kept a low profile, no one would find her— and no one would get hurt. Life as a ranch hand was uneventful enough, barring one the enigmatic man who had charmed her out of her panties over the summer and then vanished without a trace was back in town.
Maverick Bennett wanted a fresh start, away from the pressures that had plagued him. Even if that meant juggling two jobs, he was determined not to slink home in defeat. But his plans fell apart, and now he’s back in Silver Rapids, facing a different kind of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed bombshell who slipped through his fingers. Now, she's kind of his boss, he needs her help to keep a promise, and she’s hardened her heart. Losing her again isn't an option, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her— even if it means confronting her demons until they’re dead and buried.
When you've spent your entire life chasing snowfall, what happens when your heart made of ice thaws?
Maverick Bennett wanted a fresh start, away from the pressures that had plagued him. Even if that meant juggling two jobs, he was determined not to slink home in defeat. But his plans fell apart, and now he’s back in Silver Rapids, facing a different kind of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed bombshell who slipped through his fingers. Now, she's kind of his boss, he needs her help to keep a promise, and she’s hardened her heart. Losing her again isn't an option, and he'll do whatever it takes to keep her— even if it means confronting her demons until they’re dead and buried.
When you've spent your entire life chasing snowfall, what happens when your heart made of ice thaws?
483 pages, Paperback
Published June 13, 2025
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About the author
Anastasia Wilder
3 books59 followersAnastasia Wilder is a dark romance author whose passion for storytelling and reading began at a young age. With a love for dark romance, suspense, and romantasy, she weaves a unique blend of intensity and emotion into her stories. Anastasia's writing journey began with a spark of inspiration from a dress, leading her to craft a captivating plot about a conservator at the Met Museum. However, after an unexpected plot twist in her own life, she pivoted to writing small-town romances in her Silver Rapids series- a project that quickly captured her heart. She is the author of Midnight Heatwave, a steamy small-town romance novella that explores themes of love and redemption and the upcoming release, Chasing Snowfall, is a dark, small town, romantic suspense.
Anastasia lives in the Midwest with her husband and two fur babies. When not simping over morally grey men, wing leaders, guys with wings, or the villian, she enjoys skiing, traveling to new places, and swinging in her hammock with a cocktail in hand.
Anastasia lives in the Midwest with her husband and two fur babies. When not simping over morally grey men, wing leaders, guys with wings, or the villian, she enjoys skiing, traveling to new places, and swinging in her hammock with a cocktail in hand.
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June 10, 2025
*M/F
*Contemporary
*Dual-1st-PoV
*Small Town Romance
*FMC on the run
*Troubled MMC
*Miscommunication
*Mid Burn
*Standalone
Chemistry is strong with these two!
After a one night stand where these two connect on another level, a miscommunication throws them apart with repercussions to boot 😳 there’s a lot of bitter feelings between the two of them that’s brought to a head when they’re forced to work together (that’s a heart wrenching moment 😢) they’re sniping is amusing but you do kind of want to scream at them to sort their stuff out 😅 I found Maverick a little hard to connect with as for me he came across as petulant at times! Charlie is a good character and you learn of her back story and why she’s on the run (I wouldn’t necessarily call this a dark romance, more touches on darker themes)! Their connection is fire especially when Mav wakes up and realises she’s his and becomes this whole protector persona 🔥 I just found it a bit of a trek to get to that bit, I found I could take it or leave it at times rather than desperately wanting to finish the book- possibly because I didn’t quite connect with the MMC. Still a solid small town read others may like.
*Contemporary
*Dual-1st-PoV
*Small Town Romance
*FMC on the run
*Troubled MMC
*Miscommunication
*Mid Burn
*Standalone
Chemistry is strong with these two!
After a one night stand where these two connect on another level, a miscommunication throws them apart with repercussions to boot 😳 there’s a lot of bitter feelings between the two of them that’s brought to a head when they’re forced to work together (that’s a heart wrenching moment 😢) they’re sniping is amusing but you do kind of want to scream at them to sort their stuff out 😅 I found Maverick a little hard to connect with as for me he came across as petulant at times! Charlie is a good character and you learn of her back story and why she’s on the run (I wouldn’t necessarily call this a dark romance, more touches on darker themes)! Their connection is fire especially when Mav wakes up and realises she’s his and becomes this whole protector persona 🔥 I just found it a bit of a trek to get to that bit, I found I could take it or leave it at times rather than desperately wanting to finish the book- possibly because I didn’t quite connect with the MMC. Still a solid small town read others may like.
June 6, 2025
This is Anastasia's first full-length novel, and it is SOLID. We care about the characters, we're invested in the second chance romance, and we're dying for more details of Charlotte's life before Silver Rapids and why she's on the run throughout the whole story. Anastasia does a great job of leaving just the right amount of information off the page to keep you reading, following her breadcrumb trail. The setup for the next book is FANTASTIC too. Excited for what's to come.
June 22, 2025
3.5⭐️
3🌶️
🩶Dark Romance
🩶Small Town
🩶Suspense
🩶Enmies to Lovers
🩶Broody MMC x Sassy FMC
🩶Second Chance
🩶Forced Proximity
🩶He Falls First
🩶”Whiskey Tasting”
🩶Hand Necklaces & ‘Roping’
🩶First person Dual POV
I had high hopes for this book and was really enjoying the story and characters, but the flow of the second half was off and had several plot holes. Charlotte is on the run and finds herself in Silver Rapids, a small ranching town. She takes a job on a ranch and the owner, Jasper, takes her under his wing, showing her the ropes. Maverick is helping his best friend and his family out on their family ranch in Utah. Jasper wants Charlotte to take things over at the ranch since he’s estranged from his son. Charlotte and Maverick had met at the beginning of the summer and had an intense and spicy night together that both of them keep thinking about months later. When they meet again, they’re both grieving and angry with each other. The banter and tension between each other was fun but went on for too long. When Maverick learns her secret and how much trouble she is in, he decides he’s going to protect her and thats she’s his. Charlotte believes she can’t be in a relationship because she’s on the run. She fights her feelings and her indecision gave me whiplash. The confrontation with Charlotte’s past was anticlimactic and disappointing. I liked the side characters and Quinn was a great best friend to Charlotte. When Charlotte and Maverick finally accept their feelings and get together, things get hot and spicy. There is a novella that I didn’t know about beforehand which would have helped a lot in the beginning. I suggest reading it first.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading
Thank you to Anastasia Wilder and Grey’s Promotions for the ARC.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads 🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“I’ve spent my entire life chasing that feeling, chasing the peace I feel when I’m skiing. Loving you, being with you…” I take her hands, “is like chasing snowfall and hoping to heaven I never find summer.” I kiss each of her hands.”
3🌶️
🩶Dark Romance
🩶Small Town
🩶Suspense
🩶Enmies to Lovers
🩶Broody MMC x Sassy FMC
🩶Second Chance
🩶Forced Proximity
🩶He Falls First
🩶”Whiskey Tasting”
🩶Hand Necklaces & ‘Roping’
🩶First person Dual POV
I had high hopes for this book and was really enjoying the story and characters, but the flow of the second half was off and had several plot holes. Charlotte is on the run and finds herself in Silver Rapids, a small ranching town. She takes a job on a ranch and the owner, Jasper, takes her under his wing, showing her the ropes. Maverick is helping his best friend and his family out on their family ranch in Utah. Jasper wants Charlotte to take things over at the ranch since he’s estranged from his son. Charlotte and Maverick had met at the beginning of the summer and had an intense and spicy night together that both of them keep thinking about months later. When they meet again, they’re both grieving and angry with each other. The banter and tension between each other was fun but went on for too long. When Maverick learns her secret and how much trouble she is in, he decides he’s going to protect her and thats she’s his. Charlotte believes she can’t be in a relationship because she’s on the run. She fights her feelings and her indecision gave me whiplash. The confrontation with Charlotte’s past was anticlimactic and disappointing. I liked the side characters and Quinn was a great best friend to Charlotte. When Charlotte and Maverick finally accept their feelings and get together, things get hot and spicy. There is a novella that I didn’t know about beforehand which would have helped a lot in the beginning. I suggest reading it first.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading
Thank you to Anastasia Wilder and Grey’s Promotions for the ARC.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads 🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“I’ve spent my entire life chasing that feeling, chasing the peace I feel when I’m skiing. Loving you, being with you…” I take her hands, “is like chasing snowfall and hoping to heaven I never find summer.” I kiss each of her hands.”
June 1, 2025
Read the novella first!
I went into this without reading the novella first because I didn’t know it existed. I got about 10 pages in and had to go back and read it to understand who everyone was and to know what happened between Charlotte and Maverick.
I enjoyed the enemies to lovers aspect of this but I wasn’t a fan of the writing style.
I went into this without reading the novella first because I didn’t know it existed. I got about 10 pages in and had to go back and read it to understand who everyone was and to know what happened between Charlotte and Maverick.
I enjoyed the enemies to lovers aspect of this but I wasn’t a fan of the writing style.
June 15, 2025
“𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧, 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐟*€¥*𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟*€¥*𝐧𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞.”
Oh man….this book. This AUTHOR!! I was lucky enough to come across Anastasia Wilder on TikTok and connect with her and she’s just as amazing a person as she is a writer. She was sweet enough to send me a PR box for her new full length novel, Chasing Snowfall, and let me tell you. The box was small but just might be my favorite PR box of all time? It’s proof that bigger isn’t always better (not in the bedroom. In the bedroom that rule still applies…men don’t get excited) everything in the box was so perfectly tailored to the book. It was perfection. And she even sent a copy of her novella , Midnight Heatwave, which, in my opinion, you 100000% need to read first otherwise you’ll be lost in the sauce reading this one.
Ok. On to the good stuff. This. Book. I love a good enemies to lovers, rip my soul out and make me question life and that’s exactly what this book was. It’s not necessarily a dark romance , but it has some pretty dark undertones which add to the grittiness of the story.
Maverick and Charlotte meet and share one night of sizzling passion that neither is soon to forget. But when morning comes, Maverick is gone and Charlotte is pissed. Feeling like she was used and discarded. Vowing to hate Maverick forever even though she literally can stop thinking about him. Mavericks departure isn’t really what it seems but he’s got bigger things to worry about and tries to forget her which is easier said than done.
Charlotte finds herself on the run after being involved in some shady dealings. She finds herself working on a ranch trying to find some peace from the chaos her life has become. Suddenly who appears? But the man she hates, the man who gave her the best night of her life…Maverick.
These two are like oil and water. They are spitting hatred and insults at each other faster than I can turn the page and honestly? I was here for it 😂 I love a man I can hate and who hates me but still makes me weak in the knees. And that’s exactly what we get here. The banter, the push and pull. These two want each other in a visceral way but they both hate hiding so much pain and darkness from their past that it seems almost impossible to let those walls down.
Anastasia has this great way of writing just enough to keep you hooked. It’s definitely a SLOW BURN but high heat and tension. I do think there were spots where there was a bit too much filler. This is her first full length novel so I think it just may be harder to feel like you need to fill the space and make things longer after writing only novellas. But over time I think this will get better so I wasn’t too bothered by it.
We truly feel the pain and turmoil that Charlotte is going through. We don’t have all the pieces yet and I love and hate that lol I want to know NOW but also love the suspense it gives and I think it adds more to that gut wrenching pain you feel when you learn more about Charlotte and her past. Maverick was going through it too. He had no time for a real relationship but the minute it all clicked in his head that Charlotte was HIS?? The man went into alpha protective mode and I was squealing and kicking my feet. Yes daddy! 😍😍😍
The heat between these two is off the charts. They both love and appreciate the others body and have mouths on them that would put some our best smut lovers to shame. And I wax HERE FOR IT ALL! I could read a whole novella of Maverick talking dirty to me and be happy.
The set up for the next book was perfect. Left me wanting more and more. I hope we finally get some clear answers as to what’s happening and what the future holds for these two chaotic love birds 🤎
Thank you so much to Anastasia Wilder and Greys PR for the opportunity to ARC read this amazing book!🤎
❄️Small Town Romance
🤎Dark Romance Undertones
❄️Romantic Suspense
🤎FMC on the Run
❄️Troubled MMC
🤎One Night Stand
❄️Enemies to lovers
🤎Miscommunication
❄️Forced Proximity
🤎Found Family
❄️Grumpy x Grumpy
🤎Slow Burn, High Heat
❄️Second Chance
🤎Guarded MC’s
❄️Reclaiming Autonomy
🤎Spicy Whiskey and Hand Necklaces
❄️Dual POV
Oh man….this book. This AUTHOR!! I was lucky enough to come across Anastasia Wilder on TikTok and connect with her and she’s just as amazing a person as she is a writer. She was sweet enough to send me a PR box for her new full length novel, Chasing Snowfall, and let me tell you. The box was small but just might be my favorite PR box of all time? It’s proof that bigger isn’t always better (not in the bedroom. In the bedroom that rule still applies…men don’t get excited) everything in the box was so perfectly tailored to the book. It was perfection. And she even sent a copy of her novella , Midnight Heatwave, which, in my opinion, you 100000% need to read first otherwise you’ll be lost in the sauce reading this one.
Ok. On to the good stuff. This. Book. I love a good enemies to lovers, rip my soul out and make me question life and that’s exactly what this book was. It’s not necessarily a dark romance , but it has some pretty dark undertones which add to the grittiness of the story.
Maverick and Charlotte meet and share one night of sizzling passion that neither is soon to forget. But when morning comes, Maverick is gone and Charlotte is pissed. Feeling like she was used and discarded. Vowing to hate Maverick forever even though she literally can stop thinking about him. Mavericks departure isn’t really what it seems but he’s got bigger things to worry about and tries to forget her which is easier said than done.
Charlotte finds herself on the run after being involved in some shady dealings. She finds herself working on a ranch trying to find some peace from the chaos her life has become. Suddenly who appears? But the man she hates, the man who gave her the best night of her life…Maverick.
These two are like oil and water. They are spitting hatred and insults at each other faster than I can turn the page and honestly? I was here for it 😂 I love a man I can hate and who hates me but still makes me weak in the knees. And that’s exactly what we get here. The banter, the push and pull. These two want each other in a visceral way but they both hate hiding so much pain and darkness from their past that it seems almost impossible to let those walls down.
Anastasia has this great way of writing just enough to keep you hooked. It’s definitely a SLOW BURN but high heat and tension. I do think there were spots where there was a bit too much filler. This is her first full length novel so I think it just may be harder to feel like you need to fill the space and make things longer after writing only novellas. But over time I think this will get better so I wasn’t too bothered by it.
We truly feel the pain and turmoil that Charlotte is going through. We don’t have all the pieces yet and I love and hate that lol I want to know NOW but also love the suspense it gives and I think it adds more to that gut wrenching pain you feel when you learn more about Charlotte and her past. Maverick was going through it too. He had no time for a real relationship but the minute it all clicked in his head that Charlotte was HIS?? The man went into alpha protective mode and I was squealing and kicking my feet. Yes daddy! 😍😍😍
The heat between these two is off the charts. They both love and appreciate the others body and have mouths on them that would put some our best smut lovers to shame. And I wax HERE FOR IT ALL! I could read a whole novella of Maverick talking dirty to me and be happy.
The set up for the next book was perfect. Left me wanting more and more. I hope we finally get some clear answers as to what’s happening and what the future holds for these two chaotic love birds 🤎
Thank you so much to Anastasia Wilder and Greys PR for the opportunity to ARC read this amazing book!🤎
❄️Small Town Romance
🤎Dark Romance Undertones
❄️Romantic Suspense
🤎FMC on the Run
❄️Troubled MMC
🤎One Night Stand
❄️Enemies to lovers
🤎Miscommunication
❄️Forced Proximity
🤎Found Family
❄️Grumpy x Grumpy
🤎Slow Burn, High Heat
❄️Second Chance
🤎Guarded MC’s
❄️Reclaiming Autonomy
🤎Spicy Whiskey and Hand Necklaces
❄️Dual POV
June 21, 2025
This book was really well written and I have no doubt that many will absolutely love it! I think where I got hung up a little for me was how I had seen a bunch of people say it was a Dark romance western. While reading this it felt more romantic suspense than true dark romance and I think that I just kept waiting for that to happen which took a little something away from the experience for me personally. The parts that you could consider dark romance did not come into play until way past 50% (like closer to 70 or 80%) though the book.
I will say I put this book down at one point due to mood or frustration I’m not sure but I just kept thinking about it and had to know how it ended so I will say it does rope you in! I truly wish I had gone into this book blind as I feel like that would have been a completely different experience for me. I appreciate Greys for giving me an ARC opportunity with this book!
I will say I put this book down at one point due to mood or frustration I’m not sure but I just kept thinking about it and had to know how it ended so I will say it does rope you in! I truly wish I had gone into this book blind as I feel like that would have been a completely different experience for me. I appreciate Greys for giving me an ARC opportunity with this book!
June 12, 2025
What a whirlwind ride Charlotte and Maverick went through. They spent a life changing night together when Maverick had to leave, without a word. Or so she thought. It's been months and he's still on her mind even though she hates him now. Charlotte is also on his mind even though he's tried to move on.
When he needs to come home, they run into each other and can hardly stand to be near the other. They need to work together to help the ranch, and eventually they talk out their differences.
When Charlotte's past comes back to haunt her, Maverick does all he can to protect her.
Their banter and chemistry was so good. I love two broken people coming together to heal and support each other.
When he needs to come home, they run into each other and can hardly stand to be near the other. They need to work together to help the ranch, and eventually they talk out their differences.
When Charlotte's past comes back to haunt her, Maverick does all he can to protect her.
Their banter and chemistry was so good. I love two broken people coming together to heal and support each other.
June 13, 2025
4/5:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you greys promo and Anastasia Wilder for the ARC!!!
•Enemies to Lovers
•Second Chance
•Forced Proximity
•He Falls First
•Dark Romance
Everybody know I love a good dark romance and this was it. Add small town into the mix and I’m sat.
Charlotte Adler has decided to stop running and she finds herself in the small town of Silver Rapids.
Maverick Bennett wanted a fresh start. Long story short his plans didn’t work out and he finds himself back in Silver Rapids. Come to find out the girl who slipped away from him is now his boss. Maverick will do whatever it takes to keep her this time.
OH my god I loved this book so much. I have so many good things to say about it but it would take all day. All I have to say is that everyone needs to read this ASAP!!! Chasing Snowfall out now!!!
Thank you greys promo and Anastasia Wilder for the ARC!!!
•Enemies to Lovers
•Second Chance
•Forced Proximity
•He Falls First
•Dark Romance
Everybody know I love a good dark romance and this was it. Add small town into the mix and I’m sat.
Charlotte Adler has decided to stop running and she finds herself in the small town of Silver Rapids.
Maverick Bennett wanted a fresh start. Long story short his plans didn’t work out and he finds himself back in Silver Rapids. Come to find out the girl who slipped away from him is now his boss. Maverick will do whatever it takes to keep her this time.
OH my god I loved this book so much. I have so many good things to say about it but it would take all day. All I have to say is that everyone needs to read this ASAP!!! Chasing Snowfall out now!!!
June 27, 2025
Chasing Snowfall is a solid read. It’s got all the right elements of a small town romance with some dark elements as well. Charlotte is easy to like and I did really feel invested in her story. Maverick is a little harder to really feel connected with. The spice is great, it feels realistic and not as forced as some other romance novels.
At times, it felt like the plot and timeline had holes and was a bit jumpy, however I did read this as an ARC, so I would have to believe a few or all of those issues were fixed before publication!
As a first full length novel, I think this shows a lot of potential for where Anastasia Wilder will go from here and I look forward to reading more of her work!
Thank you Greg Promotions and Anastasia Wilder for the ARC.
At times, it felt like the plot and timeline had holes and was a bit jumpy, however I did read this as an ARC, so I would have to believe a few or all of those issues were fixed before publication!
As a first full length novel, I think this shows a lot of potential for where Anastasia Wilder will go from here and I look forward to reading more of her work!
Thank you Greg Promotions and Anastasia Wilder for the ARC.
May 30, 2025
ARC Review 🐎
4.5 ⭐ 2.5🌶️
I am so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to ARC read Chasing Snowfall and boy am I glad I signed up and was accepted because this book gives me all the feels, I love Charlotte and Maverick, they made me laugh, cry a little and get all giddy at the very well written spicy scenes. Anastasia this book is absolutely brilliant and I highly recommend everyone make sure this is on you TBR 🐎
4.5 ⭐ 2.5🌶️
I am so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to ARC read Chasing Snowfall and boy am I glad I signed up and was accepted because this book gives me all the feels, I love Charlotte and Maverick, they made me laugh, cry a little and get all giddy at the very well written spicy scenes. Anastasia this book is absolutely brilliant and I highly recommend everyone make sure this is on you TBR 🐎
June 13, 2025
Chasing Snowfall immediately picks up from Midnight Heatwave. So pick up the novella and enjoy it first!
Diving right back into Maverick and Charlotte’s story, we get giggles, spice, and a few tears. We also get hella miscommunication which I usually don’t enjoy but it worked for them.
I could not image having to up my life and live in fear, but having a hot man protect me could sway me.
Cannot wait to see what’s next for Anastasia 🖤
Diving right back into Maverick and Charlotte’s story, we get giggles, spice, and a few tears. We also get hella miscommunication which I usually don’t enjoy but it worked for them.
I could not image having to up my life and live in fear, but having a hot man protect me could sway me.
Cannot wait to see what’s next for Anastasia 🖤
June 21, 2025
I love Charlotte and Mav’s story. I read the novella beforehand, which I think is important. It leads into the story and gives you the backstory you need to understand their relationship. It was so good and had protector vibes, which is always a turn on. I went into the story without even reading the plot (I love to do that), and I was pleasantly surprised ☺️ Thank you to Grey’s Promotions and Anastasia Wilder for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
June 6, 2025
Yes, I loved this! The chemistry between Charlotte and Maverick was sizzling, and definitely carried over from Midnight Heatwave. The banter was top tier, and the friend group was so good! I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what Charlotte was running from. Plus.. I have questions and I hope we see more from a certain, potential couple 👀.
Chasing Snowfall was.. chefs kiss.
Chasing Snowfall was.. chefs kiss.
June 9, 2025
This was a 3.5⭐️ for me I rounded up. The story line and spice was there, however it could’ve been 250 page book easy. There was a lot of filler and repetition that just didn’t matter. Overall it was ok it just wasn’t for me personally but I recommend checking it out.
Thank you to greys promotion and the author for this Arc.
Thank you to greys promotion and the author for this Arc.
July 18, 2025
Enemies to lovers done exceptionally well
I love Maverick and Charlie so much. The steamy banter and the “good” scenes were so well written. Anastasia did an amazing job with this debut. Gave you just enough to keep wanting more. Cowboy romance has never been done this well. Make sure to read the novella Midnight Heatwave to get a little extra insight. I loved this sooooooooo much.
I love Maverick and Charlie so much. The steamy banter and the “good” scenes were so well written. Anastasia did an amazing job with this debut. Gave you just enough to keep wanting more. Cowboy romance has never been done this well. Make sure to read the novella Midnight Heatwave to get a little extra insight. I loved this sooooooooo much.
June 17, 2025
This ended up being really good! The relationships… found family… running from the past… fresh starts… and the spice was hot! It was slow to start but once it starting moving it was so good!!! Chapter 20 and on, I didn’t want to put it down!
October 15, 2025
Cowboy. Skiing. Suspense. Feisty blonde. Say less.
I loved this book. The banter is amazing. The spice is excellent. The story as a whole keeps you entertained! Loved it!
I loved this book. The banter is amazing. The spice is excellent. The story as a whole keeps you entertained! Loved it!
June 2, 2025
This is a dark romantic suspense novel that is set on a ranch. Charlotte is hiding from her past and Maverick is hiding from his family . They have a one night stand never expecting to see eachother again but fate happens and they clash paths again. Their secrets find them and they have to figure out how to overcome them together.
June 21, 2025
I enjoyed Chasing Snowfall. Sweet. Romantic. Enemies to Lovers with some suspense. Small Town. I've never heard of skijor before, and learning about this event was pretty cool. Charlie is a hoot, and I love her personality. Maverick is pretty great, too. Once they got over the initial shock of each other and started working toward a mutual goal for the ranch, their friendship and relationship evolves.
July 27, 2025
Chasing Snowfall by Anastasia Wilder is a dark, emotional enemies to lovers romance that delivers a potent blend of small-town grit, cowboy swagger, and toe curling spice. From the very first chapter, Wilder dives straight into a steamy scene, setting the tone for a romance that is as intensely physical as it is emotionally charged and unpredictable.
Maverick and Charlotte’s chemistry is undeniable. He’s intense, closed off, and carries a quiet, simmering edge. She’s bold, layered, and vulnerable. Together, they ignite a story that balances raw emotion with explosive attraction. The spice is intense, frequent, and perfectly timed, but it’s the emotional undercurrents and surprising depth that truly elevate this romance.
What starts off feeling familiar quickly shifts into unexpected territory. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Wilder delivers twists that reshape the story and deepen its emotional impact. She sure made me eat my words after telling a friend this one was a tad predictable.... I was wrong!
The plot weaves together themes of grief, betrayal, miscommunication, and second chances, while also exploring healing, self discovery, and the power of found family.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its emotional growth arcs. Charlotte’s journey to reclaim her autonomy and voice is handled with care and realism, while Maverick’s slow reckoning with his grief adds a layer of tenderness that grounds the heat and angst. It’s dark, passionate, and unexpectedly hopeful, with moments that will have you laughing, crying, and holding your breath.
Wilder masterfully balances spice with substance in Chasing Snowfall, and was a pleasure to read.
Maverick and Charlotte’s chemistry is undeniable. He’s intense, closed off, and carries a quiet, simmering edge. She’s bold, layered, and vulnerable. Together, they ignite a story that balances raw emotion with explosive attraction. The spice is intense, frequent, and perfectly timed, but it’s the emotional undercurrents and surprising depth that truly elevate this romance.
What starts off feeling familiar quickly shifts into unexpected territory. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, Wilder delivers twists that reshape the story and deepen its emotional impact. She sure made me eat my words after telling a friend this one was a tad predictable.... I was wrong!
The plot weaves together themes of grief, betrayal, miscommunication, and second chances, while also exploring healing, self discovery, and the power of found family.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths lies in its emotional growth arcs. Charlotte’s journey to reclaim her autonomy and voice is handled with care and realism, while Maverick’s slow reckoning with his grief adds a layer of tenderness that grounds the heat and angst. It’s dark, passionate, and unexpectedly hopeful, with moments that will have you laughing, crying, and holding your breath.
Wilder masterfully balances spice with substance in Chasing Snowfall, and was a pleasure to read.
June 29, 2025
What it’s about…
Charlotte Alder - Charlie - is running from her past when she finds herself in the quiet town of Silver Rapids, Wyoming. Leaving behind her fancy high-rise and corporate job to be a ranch hand living in a small cottage. Believing if she keeps a low profile no one will be able to find her and no one will get hurt.
For the most part she is able to keep to herself, until the man who disappeared after charming her out of her panties waltzes back into town.
Maverick Bennett - Mav, Ranger Rick - was after a fresh start, he was determined not to return home. But his plans fell apart forcing him back to Silver Rapids to face a different kind of failure. The bombshell who slipped through his fingers over the summer is now his new boss. He will do whatever it takes to win her over - even if it means confronting her past.
My thoughts…
Where to begin, we jump straight to the spice in this book. I knew this book would have spice but I was not expecting it in the first couple of pages and damn I was giddy as a school girl discovering her first crush. The story then twists and we fall into the slow burn of enemies to lovers but the chemistry between Charlie and Maverick is fantastic - there is even one bed trope thrown in there.
This book isn’t all spice, there is a storyline too along with sarcasm, insults, humour and one liners. Throughout the book there are inclusions of text messages which I love, as it just adds a little more to the story and makes me feel more connected to the characters.
Anastasia did a fantastic job at getting the reader to connect and become invested with the characters as they develop through the book. There are some dark scenes in the book but if you are a fan of Yellowstone - in particular Beth and Rip, it's safe to say you would enjoy this book.
Umm excuse me Anastasia no you did not just finish it with that text message I need to know when your next book is coming out!!!
— thank you to Anastasia Wilder and Grey’s Promotions for the e-arc to review!
August 20, 2025
Looks like I am in the minority, on this one.
I felt like this book had a choppy flow to it. The author would just jump weeks (or months) and it didn't transition well. I felt there should have been a "next scene" and it would just be next month. It was odd. I think this book needs some editing and tightening up. The story was there... but it wasn't on lock.
I, also, did not feel any chemistry, between Reid and Charlotte. I am not seeing what you all are seeing. I like a strong woman, but for some odd reason... I just didn't feel it with Charlotte. I feel like I should have? I was not endeared to her or any of the other characters.
I could NOT stand Reid either. He was whisy-washy and immature as hell. Which sparked no heat for me.
This just missed the mark, for me, and at 60% (and I was TRYING to push through ) I just could not do it anymore. I feel no investment in these characters, I had to let it go. 🫤
I felt like this book had a choppy flow to it. The author would just jump weeks (or months) and it didn't transition well. I felt there should have been a "next scene" and it would just be next month. It was odd. I think this book needs some editing and tightening up. The story was there... but it wasn't on lock.
I, also, did not feel any chemistry, between Reid and Charlotte. I am not seeing what you all are seeing. I like a strong woman, but for some odd reason... I just didn't feel it with Charlotte. I feel like I should have? I was not endeared to her or any of the other characters.
I could NOT stand Reid either. He was whisy-washy and immature as hell. Which sparked no heat for me.
This just missed the mark, for me, and at 60% (and I was TRYING to push through ) I just could not do it anymore. I feel no investment in these characters, I had to let it go. 🫤
October 2, 2025
Thank you Anastasia Wilder & Grey’s Promos for the ARC🤎
What to Expect:
-Found Family
-Slow Burn
-Enemies to Lovers
-Second Chance
-Dark Small Town
-Suspense
-One Night Stand
This was a wild ride from start to finish! Charlotte and Maverick were perfect for each other and I’m so glad they found their way back to each other🤭
Charlie is such a strong character after all she’s been through, and she’s always on edge too. She doesn’t really let anyone close so if she does, you know she really cares🥹
Maverick is so protective of everyone around him and for good reason too. He’s such a hot cowboy and I loved his journey with Charlotte😍
The spice, banter, the side characters, the storylines, all of it was just a great time and although it was my first Anastasia Wilder book it won’t be my last😩
What to Expect:
-Found Family
-Slow Burn
-Enemies to Lovers
-Second Chance
-Dark Small Town
-Suspense
-One Night Stand
This was a wild ride from start to finish! Charlotte and Maverick were perfect for each other and I’m so glad they found their way back to each other🤭
Charlie is such a strong character after all she’s been through, and she’s always on edge too. She doesn’t really let anyone close so if she does, you know she really cares🥹
Maverick is so protective of everyone around him and for good reason too. He’s such a hot cowboy and I loved his journey with Charlotte😍
The spice, banter, the side characters, the storylines, all of it was just a great time and although it was my first Anastasia Wilder book it won’t be my last😩
June 18, 2025
This had the potential to be so good... The first chapter had me; hook, line, and sinker. However... It went down hill for me as I continued reading. The over use of exclamations was fine, but then the push and pull between the characters just started to annoy me more than anything. THEN, the ending?! Come on... So much happened in so little time. It felt rushed. Then he is going to tell her that he has (SPOILER) also killed someone? Read the room homeboy. Just let her freak out before trying to one up her with your trama too.
Maybe its me. Maybe I'm the problem.
Maybe its me. Maybe I'm the problem.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 30, 2025
This book. It took me a while to get into it, but once I did, I could not put it down.
Charlotte and Maverick, polar opposites, yet one night changed everything between them, then a distant memory, or was it.
There both running from there pasts, hiding from things they don’t want to accept and or acknowledge, but when there present collides they have no choice but to work together, because the stipulations that Maverick’s father Jasper set out after his death is iron clad.
Jasper was a smart man, he knew there was more to Charlotte, her business acumen taking his ranch to the next level. All a father ever had is hope for his son to take over there families legacy, but Maverick had his own dreams, until they were carelessly taken. And now all Maverick holds is resentment and anger towards Charlotte and what he has lost.
There close proximity makes for a very challenging and difficult working relationship, everything they exchange is heated words, but what they have between them, they want to deny, the push and pull, the banter, undeniable, and when they finally come together, they ignite.
Charlotte has lived in fear for a very long time, for the first time she feels safe and comfortable, yet when Maverick learns the truth, about the real reason why Charlotte is where she is, he confronts her, yet she doesn’t deny the truth. Maverick can see the truth of it in her eyes and her body language tells a story of survival. If there’s one thing Maverick will do, it will be to keep her safe, now that he has her back in his life, he has no intention of letting her go.
As they bask in there newfound love for each other whilst competing in events, they have found something mutually beneficial that connects them, only the one person Charlotte didn’t expect to destroy her sense of purpose and happiness was her ex fiancé Julian.
Charlotte comes undone and it takes everything Maverick has to not step in and give him a piece of his mind, but he knows Charlotte comes first. Only when there back in the safety of there home, her past follows them, and the events that unfold leads Charlotte to make a decision that she will not come to regret, cause when she learns the truth, that all she ever was was a tool to be used and manipulated, she’s done letting people walk all over her, finally taking her power back.
In the days that follow Charlotte becomes an entirely different person, with the help of friends, and with Maverick’s help were they able to make the problem go away. Charlotte has made peace and is finally able to accept that for the first time she can life her life freely and without fear, a future that she’s always dreamed of, a life worth living with Maverick.
Yet, all this time, Maverick has been a fool, a fool to not accept that the woman standing in front of him, is the one good thing to happen to him, the best thing in a very long time, because when Charlotte say I love you for the first time, she says it with certainty, yet when Maverick repeats those same three words, it comes with a marriage proposal, one she gladly accepts.
Because the both of them have lost so much time, to the past, now the present has bought them together in ways they didn’t expect, and given them a chance to have a future where they can live out there hopes and dreams in each others arms.
I would be remiss is saying that those spicy scenes were perfect and on point. Charlotte is such a fiery vixen, and Maverick is controlling and possessive. He knows what his little bird needs, and she gets exactly what he gives. Pleasure and pain, because whatever proclivities Charlotte has, Maverick accepts, by helping her to be open in her sexuality in a safe and welcoming environment, making her feel wanted, loved and cherished for the first time in her life. Because whatever she wants he will gladly give, to see her smile and laugh, her happiness is all that matters to him and he will protect it fiercely until his last breath.
Highly recommend both the author and the book. Can’t wait to read what this author writes next.
I received an ARC. Therefore, I am submitting a voluntary review.
Charlotte and Maverick, polar opposites, yet one night changed everything between them, then a distant memory, or was it.
There both running from there pasts, hiding from things they don’t want to accept and or acknowledge, but when there present collides they have no choice but to work together, because the stipulations that Maverick’s father Jasper set out after his death is iron clad.
Jasper was a smart man, he knew there was more to Charlotte, her business acumen taking his ranch to the next level. All a father ever had is hope for his son to take over there families legacy, but Maverick had his own dreams, until they were carelessly taken. And now all Maverick holds is resentment and anger towards Charlotte and what he has lost.
There close proximity makes for a very challenging and difficult working relationship, everything they exchange is heated words, but what they have between them, they want to deny, the push and pull, the banter, undeniable, and when they finally come together, they ignite.
Charlotte has lived in fear for a very long time, for the first time she feels safe and comfortable, yet when Maverick learns the truth, about the real reason why Charlotte is where she is, he confronts her, yet she doesn’t deny the truth. Maverick can see the truth of it in her eyes and her body language tells a story of survival. If there’s one thing Maverick will do, it will be to keep her safe, now that he has her back in his life, he has no intention of letting her go.
As they bask in there newfound love for each other whilst competing in events, they have found something mutually beneficial that connects them, only the one person Charlotte didn’t expect to destroy her sense of purpose and happiness was her ex fiancé Julian.
Charlotte comes undone and it takes everything Maverick has to not step in and give him a piece of his mind, but he knows Charlotte comes first. Only when there back in the safety of there home, her past follows them, and the events that unfold leads Charlotte to make a decision that she will not come to regret, cause when she learns the truth, that all she ever was was a tool to be used and manipulated, she’s done letting people walk all over her, finally taking her power back.
In the days that follow Charlotte becomes an entirely different person, with the help of friends, and with Maverick’s help were they able to make the problem go away. Charlotte has made peace and is finally able to accept that for the first time she can life her life freely and without fear, a future that she’s always dreamed of, a life worth living with Maverick.
Yet, all this time, Maverick has been a fool, a fool to not accept that the woman standing in front of him, is the one good thing to happen to him, the best thing in a very long time, because when Charlotte say I love you for the first time, she says it with certainty, yet when Maverick repeats those same three words, it comes with a marriage proposal, one she gladly accepts.
Because the both of them have lost so much time, to the past, now the present has bought them together in ways they didn’t expect, and given them a chance to have a future where they can live out there hopes and dreams in each others arms.
I would be remiss is saying that those spicy scenes were perfect and on point. Charlotte is such a fiery vixen, and Maverick is controlling and possessive. He knows what his little bird needs, and she gets exactly what he gives. Pleasure and pain, because whatever proclivities Charlotte has, Maverick accepts, by helping her to be open in her sexuality in a safe and welcoming environment, making her feel wanted, loved and cherished for the first time in her life. Because whatever she wants he will gladly give, to see her smile and laugh, her happiness is all that matters to him and he will protect it fiercely until his last breath.
Highly recommend both the author and the book. Can’t wait to read what this author writes next.
I received an ARC. Therefore, I am submitting a voluntary review.
May 28, 2025
ARC Review – ★★★★★
Chasing Snowfall by Anastasia Wilder
Let me just say it: Anastasia Wilder has ruined me for all other romances again.
Chasing Snowfall is the kind of book that grabs your heart in the first chapter and doesn’t let it go, even when you’re done reading. This isn’t just an enemies-to-lovers romance, it’s fire and ice colliding in the middle of a Wyoming winter, and somehow it’s still hotter than hell.
Charlotte and Maverick. My god. The tension between them is suffocatingly delicious,the kind that makes your chest ache and your toes curl at the same time. He’s brooding, guarded, dangerous. She’s fierce, complicated, heartbreakingly human. And when they’re together? Sparks fly, tempers flare, and the kind of passion ignites that leaves scorch marks on your soul.
There’s so much pain between them, so much unspoken history and tension, but Wilder doesn’t rush a thing. The slow burn is exquisite, simmering under every word, every stolen glance, every touch that’s supposed to mean nothing but ends up meaning everything. And when it finally boils over, when the anger, desire, and longing all come to a head, it’s explosive. Sensual, raw, and deeply emotional. It’s not just spicy. It’s intimate in a way that makes you feel like you’ve witnessed something sacred.
But what really made me fall hard for this book wasn’t just the heat. It was the heart. The way Maverick sees Charlotte, even when he pretends not to. The way she fights for herself, even when it hurts. The way love, real love, is portrayed not as some fairytale ending, but as a choice you make over and over again, even when it’s messy, even when you’re scared, even when everything in you is telling you to run.
Chasing Snowfall made me cry, made me blush, made me feel in that soul-deep way only the best books do. It’s sexy, yes but it’s also tender, vulnerable, and beautifully written.
If you're looking for a romance that hits every emotional note, from blistering heat to heart-wrenching tenderness drop everything and pre-order this book. Wilder doesn’t just write love stories. She writes epics.
Out June 13. Don’t walk—run
Let me just say it: Anastasia Wilder has ruined me for all other romances again.
Chasing Snowfall is the kind of book that grabs your heart in the first chapter and doesn’t let it go, even when you’re done reading. This isn’t just an enemies-to-lovers romance, it’s fire and ice colliding in the middle of a Wyoming winter, and somehow it’s still hotter than hell.
Charlotte and Maverick. My god. The tension between them is suffocatingly delicious,the kind that makes your chest ache and your toes curl at the same time. He’s brooding, guarded, dangerous. She’s fierce, complicated, heartbreakingly human. And when they’re together? Sparks fly, tempers flare, and the kind of passion ignites that leaves scorch marks on your soul.
There’s so much pain between them, so much unspoken history and tension, but Wilder doesn’t rush a thing. The slow burn is exquisite, simmering under every word, every stolen glance, every touch that’s supposed to mean nothing but ends up meaning everything. And when it finally boils over, when the anger, desire, and longing all come to a head, it’s explosive. Sensual, raw, and deeply emotional. It’s not just spicy. It’s intimate in a way that makes you feel like you’ve witnessed something sacred.
But what really made me fall hard for this book wasn’t just the heat. It was the heart. The way Maverick sees Charlotte, even when he pretends not to. The way she fights for herself, even when it hurts. The way love, real love, is portrayed not as some fairytale ending, but as a choice you make over and over again, even when it’s messy, even when you’re scared, even when everything in you is telling you to run.
Chasing Snowfall made me cry, made me blush, made me feel in that soul-deep way only the best books do. It’s sexy, yes but it’s also tender, vulnerable, and beautifully written.
If you're looking for a romance that hits every emotional note, from blistering heat to heart-wrenching tenderness drop everything and pre-order this book. Wilder doesn’t just write love stories. She writes epics.
Out June 13. Don’t walk—run
June 1, 2025
I went into Chasing Snowfall blind and I had such a good time reading this story of Charlie and Mav. This is a dark, enemies to lovers, small town romance with a suspense element and it definitely left me with a lot of questions that kept me turning the page well into the late hours. There was a lot of mystery surrounding why Charlie was in Silver Rapids, what was she running away from and what was she so afraid of? In Silver Rapids, Charlie ends up working on a Ranch where she begins building her new life. She tries to keep most details of her life very vague to avoid people asking too many questions. There’s also a novella that comes before this book where we actually first meet Maverick and Charlie, that sets up the context of why Charlie and Mav don’t get along so when we catch up with them both in Chasing Snowfall, you can definitely feel the hate and built up sexual tension they have between each other.
When we meet Maverick in Chasing Snowfall, he is a very angry person. He’s dealing with a lot of unprocessed grief and he continuously feels as if things keep happening to him. He avoided coming home to Silver Rapids for a long time before he felt that a lot of people judged him and hated him for mistakes that he made in the past.
As we get to know Charlie and Mav more, you can just see these are just two broken people trying to get by. I love how much Mav ends being protective over Charlie, and even if he was too mad to begin with to admit it himself, he was gone from day one for Charlie. I loved seeing Charlie reclaiming herself and her freedom in the end. Also let’s take a moment to discuss the spice! The barn and whiskey scene will live rent free in my head forever (IYKYK). Obviously I can’t say too much without giving away key plot points, but this book is so worth the read if you’re obsessed with morally gray men, suspense, grade A spice, enemies to lovers. Read it, you will not regret it! Thank you Anastasia and Grey’s Promotions for the ARC!
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🌶️🌶️🌶️
When we meet Maverick in Chasing Snowfall, he is a very angry person. He’s dealing with a lot of unprocessed grief and he continuously feels as if things keep happening to him. He avoided coming home to Silver Rapids for a long time before he felt that a lot of people judged him and hated him for mistakes that he made in the past.
As we get to know Charlie and Mav more, you can just see these are just two broken people trying to get by. I love how much Mav ends being protective over Charlie, and even if he was too mad to begin with to admit it himself, he was gone from day one for Charlie. I loved seeing Charlie reclaiming herself and her freedom in the end. Also let’s take a moment to discuss the spice! The barn and whiskey scene will live rent free in my head forever (IYKYK). Obviously I can’t say too much without giving away key plot points, but this book is so worth the read if you’re obsessed with morally gray men, suspense, grade A spice, enemies to lovers. Read it, you will not regret it! Thank you Anastasia and Grey’s Promotions for the ARC!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
June 9, 2025
This debut novel packs some serious punches with world-building, spice, character development, and so much more!! A definite MUST READ!!
I absolutely loved this debut novel by Anastasia Wilder, she brought so much vivid world-building and character development in both main and side characters. I mean she had me ready to pack a bag to relocate to Silver Rapids lol. This little quaint town full of unique characters and places was one of my favorite parts of this story. Now let me just say this story in my opinion is very much a second chance small-town romance with a few dark themes woven into a little enemies-to-lovers vibes here.
Right from the start this book will give you an epic spicy moment and then throw you into some serious miscommunication between both Maverick & Charlotte. These two both have a unique past that will unfold as the story progresses and will help you understand why they are so frustrating at times with one another lol. I will say they have some seriously kinky spice-filled moments that will leave you a little flushed at times lol. This is a book that delves deep into both world-building and chemistry which makes me applaud this author because for me as a reader, I love to be consumed by the story, and the more vivid it is the easier it is for me to get lost in the pages.
What can you expect from this book is tension, angst, miscommunication, heartbreak, betrayal, second chances, lovable town/folks, spice, broody/dominant MMC, sassy/feisty FMC, kinks unlocked,
epic world-building, dark themes, and twists.
Maverick & Charlotte will have a lot of bumps on the road to finally finding their HEA so be ready for a lot of chaos to unfold. I'm so excited to see what is coming next since this book ends with a possible setup for more to come. This author is one you definitely need to follow!! Highly recommend this one for any reader who wants a small-town second chance romance with a few dark themes woven into the storyline!!
Overall: 5\☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
I absolutely loved this debut novel by Anastasia Wilder, she brought so much vivid world-building and character development in both main and side characters. I mean she had me ready to pack a bag to relocate to Silver Rapids lol. This little quaint town full of unique characters and places was one of my favorite parts of this story. Now let me just say this story in my opinion is very much a second chance small-town romance with a few dark themes woven into a little enemies-to-lovers vibes here.
Right from the start this book will give you an epic spicy moment and then throw you into some serious miscommunication between both Maverick & Charlotte. These two both have a unique past that will unfold as the story progresses and will help you understand why they are so frustrating at times with one another lol. I will say they have some seriously kinky spice-filled moments that will leave you a little flushed at times lol. This is a book that delves deep into both world-building and chemistry which makes me applaud this author because for me as a reader, I love to be consumed by the story, and the more vivid it is the easier it is for me to get lost in the pages.
What can you expect from this book is tension, angst, miscommunication, heartbreak, betrayal, second chances, lovable town/folks, spice, broody/dominant MMC, sassy/feisty FMC, kinks unlocked,
epic world-building, dark themes, and twists.
Maverick & Charlotte will have a lot of bumps on the road to finally finding their HEA so be ready for a lot of chaos to unfold. I'm so excited to see what is coming next since this book ends with a possible setup for more to come. This author is one you definitely need to follow!! Highly recommend this one for any reader who wants a small-town second chance romance with a few dark themes woven into the storyline!!
Overall: 5\☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
June 5, 2025
I received an ARC for this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. HOLY. MOTHER. OF. GOD!!! Anastasia Wilder did an absolute amazing job in this book. I honestly only put it down to do parenting things, because otherwise I was hooked!
Tropes in this book:
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Sassy FMC x Broody MMC
Second Chance
Dark Romantic Suspense
Small Town Romance
Hand Necklaces
"Roping"
"Whiskey Tasting"
Return of Autonomy
Maverick and Charlotte have so much chemistry between them, and yet both are running from their pasts, and their thoughts influence their lives so much. Charlotte is the epitome of sassy, bratty, and brave. She puts together a whole new life for herself, and attempts to pave her own way. Maverick - Mav - is very much the broody cowboy who escaped from home and puts way too much pressure on his own self. He's also very, very, very, hotly possessive once he knows what he wants. The banter between them is constantly going to cause you to smile, laugh, giggle and smirk - the undercurrent of desire is there, even though neither wants to admit it at first. And the sex scenes!!!! 5 chili peppers is not enough. Honestly, I should probably give it 5 whiskey bottles (IYKYK)! Between the whiskey scene, the barn scene, the ass biting, and commanding orders.... I definitely have some new things on my fantasy list!
I loved that this storyline allowed Charlotte to rediscover her autonomy and ability to make decisions AND it allowed Mav to start making peace with the world. Both characters handle trauma in their own ways, but they learn that they can rely on each other and the friends they've made to help them through. There is definitely some dark violence involved, but it is completely deserved and helps the healing process! I cannot wait to read more of the couples in Silver Rapids, and I really hope we see more of Mav and Charlie in the following books!
Tropes in this book:
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Sassy FMC x Broody MMC
Second Chance
Dark Romantic Suspense
Small Town Romance
Hand Necklaces
"Roping"
"Whiskey Tasting"
Return of Autonomy
Maverick and Charlotte have so much chemistry between them, and yet both are running from their pasts, and their thoughts influence their lives so much. Charlotte is the epitome of sassy, bratty, and brave. She puts together a whole new life for herself, and attempts to pave her own way. Maverick - Mav - is very much the broody cowboy who escaped from home and puts way too much pressure on his own self. He's also very, very, very, hotly possessive once he knows what he wants. The banter between them is constantly going to cause you to smile, laugh, giggle and smirk - the undercurrent of desire is there, even though neither wants to admit it at first. And the sex scenes!!!! 5 chili peppers is not enough. Honestly, I should probably give it 5 whiskey bottles (IYKYK)! Between the whiskey scene, the barn scene, the ass biting, and commanding orders.... I definitely have some new things on my fantasy list!
I loved that this storyline allowed Charlotte to rediscover her autonomy and ability to make decisions AND it allowed Mav to start making peace with the world. Both characters handle trauma in their own ways, but they learn that they can rely on each other and the friends they've made to help them through. There is definitely some dark violence involved, but it is completely deserved and helps the healing process! I cannot wait to read more of the couples in Silver Rapids, and I really hope we see more of Mav and Charlie in the following books!
June 17, 2025
From the very first page, Chasing Snowfall grabs your heart and refuses to let go. Anastasia Wilder doesn’t just write romances—she writes emotional epics that wreck you in the best way. This is a second-chance, enemies-to-lovers, small-town romance with a sharp edge of pain, healing, and heat. And when I say heat, I mean spice that will have you blushing and fanning yourself at the same time.
Set in the snowy, vividly crafted world of Silver Rapids, we meet Maverick and Charlotte—two broken people with pasts that collide in the most deliciously messy, angsty, and magnetic way possible. The tension between them? Absolutely feral. Sparks fly, walls come up, and when they finally fall… oof. You’ll need a minute. Maybe several.
Maverick is the epitome of a broody, morally gray man. He’s angry, grieving, and fighting demons that won’t let him rest. And Charlotte? Fierce, guarded, and heartbreakingly real. She’s running from something, trying to reclaim her life—and she’s not about to let Maverick make it easy. Their dynamic is raw, intimate, and unforgettably emotional.
Wilder doesn’t rush their story. This slow burn simmers—every look, every touch, every fight laced with tension until it finally boils over into explosive passion. But what truly makes this story shine isn’t just the spice (though trust me, there’s plenty). It’s the heart. The vulnerability. The way love is portrayed not as a fairytale ending, but as a choice—one that’s hard, messy, and real.
Expect:
• 🔥 Grade A spice (yes, the barn scene lives rent-free in my head)
• 😈 Enemies to lovers
• 💔 Miscommunication & heartbreak
• 🖤 Dark themes and redemption arcs
• 🐎 A snowy ranch town you’ll want to escape to
• 💪 Feisty FMC, broody MMC, serious character growth
• 🫶 And a love story that will stay with you long after the last page
Set in the snowy, vividly crafted world of Silver Rapids, we meet Maverick and Charlotte—two broken people with pasts that collide in the most deliciously messy, angsty, and magnetic way possible. The tension between them? Absolutely feral. Sparks fly, walls come up, and when they finally fall… oof. You’ll need a minute. Maybe several.
Maverick is the epitome of a broody, morally gray man. He’s angry, grieving, and fighting demons that won’t let him rest. And Charlotte? Fierce, guarded, and heartbreakingly real. She’s running from something, trying to reclaim her life—and she’s not about to let Maverick make it easy. Their dynamic is raw, intimate, and unforgettably emotional.
Wilder doesn’t rush their story. This slow burn simmers—every look, every touch, every fight laced with tension until it finally boils over into explosive passion. But what truly makes this story shine isn’t just the spice (though trust me, there’s plenty). It’s the heart. The vulnerability. The way love is portrayed not as a fairytale ending, but as a choice—one that’s hard, messy, and real.
Expect:
• 🔥 Grade A spice (yes, the barn scene lives rent-free in my head)
• 😈 Enemies to lovers
• 💔 Miscommunication & heartbreak
• 🖤 Dark themes and redemption arcs
• 🐎 A snowy ranch town you’ll want to escape to
• 💪 Feisty FMC, broody MMC, serious character growth
• 🫶 And a love story that will stay with you long after the last page
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