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Let it Snow
Even in the dead of winter, love will find a way to blossom.
Maxwell Harris is restless. Working as a pastry chef for over a decade has been amazing, but he wants more than that, he wants to find his someone special. On his way to visit family back in England for the holidays, a once in a lifetime snowstorm has Max finding just that in the form of the beautiful innkeeper who offers him shelter.
Lucy Shaw has had a rough year. After her mother’s passing, she’s all alone and dreading the holiday season more than anything, but with an annual gingerbread event at her inn looming, she needs to get back into the Christmas spirit, and fast. Luckily for her, a handsome pastry chef is trapped at the inn with her, and Max offers her much more than a little help with a biscuit recipe.
As the two shelter from the storm, they share the aches from their pasts and their hopes for the future, but once the skies clear, will what they feel for each other clear up as well?
Return to Sunset Cove with author, Sydney Scott as she weaves a holiday tale that romances the season. Fans of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall or The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor will find a new favorite romance in LET IT SNOW.
Maxwell Harris is restless. Working as a pastry chef for over a decade has been amazing, but he wants more than that, he wants to find his someone special. On his way to visit family back in England for the holidays, a once in a lifetime snowstorm has Max finding just that in the form of the beautiful innkeeper who offers him shelter.
Lucy Shaw has had a rough year. After her mother’s passing, she’s all alone and dreading the holiday season more than anything, but with an annual gingerbread event at her inn looming, she needs to get back into the Christmas spirit, and fast. Luckily for her, a handsome pastry chef is trapped at the inn with her, and Max offers her much more than a little help with a biscuit recipe.
As the two shelter from the storm, they share the aches from their pasts and their hopes for the future, but once the skies clear, will what they feel for each other clear up as well?
Return to Sunset Cove with author, Sydney Scott as she weaves a holiday tale that romances the season. Fans of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall or The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor will find a new favorite romance in LET IT SNOW.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 18, 2025
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November 15, 2025
Memories...
Max Harris is an English pastry chef who works for his best friend, Louis, a French pastry chef. Louis moved to the US to get away from his family and settled in Sunset Cove. Max is ready to return to England. He'd like to settle down and marry like Louis did, but no one has appealed to him. So he decides to join his extended family in Scotland for Christmas. But a heavy snowstorm halts his train near the small town of Upper Middlewood.
Brent, a rideshare driver and Lucy's best friend, takes him to the Blackthorn Inn, known better to the locals as the Gingerbread Cottage. The inn was founded by Lucy's maternal grandparents after WWII. It was to help bring people back together after the hardships of war, both in England and overseas. If people couldn't pay, they worked various jobs to pay their bill.
A tradition was started that on Christmas Eve everyone in town and surrounding areas was welcomed to come to the inn and decorate gingerbread and enjoy a cup of tea.
Lucy only knows her father's first name, John. Her mother has had an affair with a visiting American who had been traveling through the area. Her mother had been told she had fertility problems and would likely never be able to have children. By the time she realized she was pregnant, John was long gone, and he never even knew about his daughter.
Lucy is now the sole survivor of her family. Her grandparents died several years ago, and she's learned to accept their deaths; after all, they were elderly. However, this is her first Christmas without her mother, who died of an aggressive cancer in January.
This year, Lucy is sure she'll be the one to destroy her family's legacy. She just can't get the gingerbread recipe to work. Max realizes that the recipe is fine but that grief has changed her perception of the gingerbread.
The weather has finally cleared, and Max must continue his travels as planned. Lucy wonders if Max is her version of John...
Only time will tell.
I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this review.
Max Harris is an English pastry chef who works for his best friend, Louis, a French pastry chef. Louis moved to the US to get away from his family and settled in Sunset Cove. Max is ready to return to England. He'd like to settle down and marry like Louis did, but no one has appealed to him. So he decides to join his extended family in Scotland for Christmas. But a heavy snowstorm halts his train near the small town of Upper Middlewood.
Brent, a rideshare driver and Lucy's best friend, takes him to the Blackthorn Inn, known better to the locals as the Gingerbread Cottage. The inn was founded by Lucy's maternal grandparents after WWII. It was to help bring people back together after the hardships of war, both in England and overseas. If people couldn't pay, they worked various jobs to pay their bill.
A tradition was started that on Christmas Eve everyone in town and surrounding areas was welcomed to come to the inn and decorate gingerbread and enjoy a cup of tea.
Lucy only knows her father's first name, John. Her mother has had an affair with a visiting American who had been traveling through the area. Her mother had been told she had fertility problems and would likely never be able to have children. By the time she realized she was pregnant, John was long gone, and he never even knew about his daughter.
Lucy is now the sole survivor of her family. Her grandparents died several years ago, and she's learned to accept their deaths; after all, they were elderly. However, this is her first Christmas without her mother, who died of an aggressive cancer in January.
This year, Lucy is sure she'll be the one to destroy her family's legacy. She just can't get the gingerbread recipe to work. Max realizes that the recipe is fine but that grief has changed her perception of the gingerbread.
The weather has finally cleared, and Max must continue his travels as planned. Lucy wonders if Max is her version of John...
Only time will tell.
I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout. I am voluntarily leaving this review.
November 15, 2025
Let It Snow (Sunset Cove #4) by Sydney Scott
Let It Snow is a heartwarming holiday novella that beautifully blends romance with the healing spirit of Christmas.
When Max is stranded at the Gingerbread Inn during a snowstorm, he finds himself spending time with Lucy, the inn’s owner. Still grieving her mother’s recent passing, Lucy faces her first Christmas with a heavy heart. Yet Max’s unexpected arrival brings comfort, light, and hope.
As the storm rages outside, their connection deepens inside the cozy inn. By the time the skies clear, Max realizes he has discovered more than shelter—he has found a home for his heart.
This tender, uplifting story is perfect for the season. A beautiful holiday read, full of warmth and second chances.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Let It Snow is a heartwarming holiday novella that beautifully blends romance with the healing spirit of Christmas.
When Max is stranded at the Gingerbread Inn during a snowstorm, he finds himself spending time with Lucy, the inn’s owner. Still grieving her mother’s recent passing, Lucy faces her first Christmas with a heavy heart. Yet Max’s unexpected arrival brings comfort, light, and hope.
As the storm rages outside, their connection deepens inside the cozy inn. By the time the skies clear, Max realizes he has discovered more than shelter—he has found a home for his heart.
This tender, uplifting story is perfect for the season. A beautiful holiday read, full of warmth and second chances.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 13, 2025
While I loved the Applewood series, I felt a little let down by this book. Albeit it’s shorter than the ones in the Applewood series, the storyline felt more forced than necessary. It’s okay to have some love at first sight, but the rest of it was too hurried. Still, the story had some really sweet moments, like the sledding scene, the gingerbread house decoration, and the description of scenery. The characters were as endearing as the ones in the previous series, and I always like the small town vibe in Miss Sydney’s books. To sum it up, it was a cute little novel, hopefully we will get some lengthier, and more fulfilling ones in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 14, 2025
This is an entertaining book for your next reading break.
This is a story of two people wanting to belong, to be understood and loved.
Max is a pastry chef, who is feeling lonely, and fate has him stranded in Lucy's Inn. What are the chances of a snow storm blanketing the UK!! Lucy is happy to have a full house for the holidays, and is hoping the season's spirit will lift her spirits after the loss of her mom.
As she works with Max, they will both discover that there is more than a spark between them. Can they make it work once the snow is gone? WIll Max leave after the holidays?
This is a short book, with a very fast paced, and a sweet HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a story of two people wanting to belong, to be understood and loved.
Max is a pastry chef, who is feeling lonely, and fate has him stranded in Lucy's Inn. What are the chances of a snow storm blanketing the UK!! Lucy is happy to have a full house for the holidays, and is hoping the season's spirit will lift her spirits after the loss of her mom.
As she works with Max, they will both discover that there is more than a spark between them. Can they make it work once the snow is gone? WIll Max leave after the holidays?
This is a short book, with a very fast paced, and a sweet HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 13, 2025
Maxwell and Lucy are looking to find their grove in this wonderful holiday story. He is satisfied with being a pastry chef but is looking for happiness in his love life. Lucy is trying to piece her life back together after the death of her mother. When a snowstorm stands Maxwell at her inn it looks like fate is bringing these two together for more than holiday good cheer. Will the end of the festivities has these two merging their lives together for a chance of happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 16, 2025
Let it Snow by Sydney Scott is the fourth book from the Sunset Cove series.
Lucy and Maxwell's story is a sweet holiday romance that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Maxwell a pastry chef finds himself stranded at Lucy's inn during a snowstorm. Lucy lost her mother is happy to have people at her inn. Both of them are lonely and looking for same thing and realize they they have a connection. I really enjoyed their story and look forward to reading more from the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lucy and Maxwell's story is a sweet holiday romance that will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Maxwell a pastry chef finds himself stranded at Lucy's inn during a snowstorm. Lucy lost her mother is happy to have people at her inn. Both of them are lonely and looking for same thing and realize they they have a connection. I really enjoyed their story and look forward to reading more from the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 18, 2025
loved it !! love Lucy and Max.. this is their story... a fun fast paced gingerbread kind of story... Max is a pastry chef and loves his life except , he has no one to share it with...Lucy is the Inn keeper of the family Inn, the last one left ... a snow storm and a gingerbread decorating event... and Max gets stranded there... he helps and finds a happiness that he didn't have but, he's going to Scotland to see his family... so good !!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 17, 2025
The fourth book in the Sunset Cove, is another engaging short story in this series. Maxwell Harris a English pastry chef for over a decade and Lucy Shaw a beautiful innkeeper. The story is exceptionally well written, featuring a compelling storyline and great, memorable characters. I was particularly pleased with the happy ending, which was very satisfying. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2025
This is a sweet and cute romance set in the small town of Sunset Cove. The story is about Maxwell, Lucy, serendipity and finding more. Maxwell is an pastry chef who feels like he needs more in his life. Lucy, an inn keeper who has had a challenging year. One snow storm and a bit of gingerbread bring these two together. Sparks fly between these two. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I like how their story develops and their feelings grow to more.
November 23, 2025
I loved Max and Lucy's story. The story took the time for them to get to know each other during the storm. I kept wondering if it was only going to last for the storm. I am so glad it ended they way it did. A great story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 22, 2025
A cute, quick read reminding us of what home really means.
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