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Northfield #3
If You Were Mine
If You Were
A steamy, grumpy-sunshine, runaway bride Christmas romance from Norah Pritchard.
His solitary cabin getaway gets a lot more interesting with a feisty redhead along for the ride…and only one bed between them.
Welcome back to Northfield—where cozy holiday charm meets steamy small-town romance. Perfect for fans of Lucy Score and Devney Perry.
She ran from the altar.
He was the last man she should fall for.
When Lily Hart’s perfect life crumbles at the altar, she hikes up her wedding dress and hitches a ride with Northfield’s brooding, mysterious sheriff, Rush Callahan—known around town as Sheriff Sexy.
Rush has no use for Christmas cheer—or for the runaway bride who stirs up feelings he thought he’d buried for good. His vacation plans for a solitary week at a remote cabin get a lot more interesting with a feisty redhead along for the ride…and only one bed between them.
They swear it’s temporary. But back in Northfield, with lights strung across Main Street, carols in the air, and the whole town wrapped up in Christmas magic, lines blur. Hearts tangle. And the one thing they promised not to risk might be the very thing they both need most.
She’s sunshine. He’s storms.
But this Christmas, love could change everything.
🔥 Tropes readers love:
✔️ Runaway bride
✔️ Grumpy x Sunshine
✔️ Snowed-in cabin / One bed
✔️ Steamy small-town holiday romance
✔️ Guaranteed HEA
His solitary cabin getaway gets a lot more interesting with a feisty redhead along for the ride…and only one bed between them.
Welcome back to Northfield—where cozy holiday charm meets steamy small-town romance. Perfect for fans of Lucy Score and Devney Perry.
She ran from the altar.
He was the last man she should fall for.
When Lily Hart’s perfect life crumbles at the altar, she hikes up her wedding dress and hitches a ride with Northfield’s brooding, mysterious sheriff, Rush Callahan—known around town as Sheriff Sexy.
Rush has no use for Christmas cheer—or for the runaway bride who stirs up feelings he thought he’d buried for good. His vacation plans for a solitary week at a remote cabin get a lot more interesting with a feisty redhead along for the ride…and only one bed between them.
They swear it’s temporary. But back in Northfield, with lights strung across Main Street, carols in the air, and the whole town wrapped up in Christmas magic, lines blur. Hearts tangle. And the one thing they promised not to risk might be the very thing they both need most.
She’s sunshine. He’s storms.
But this Christmas, love could change everything.
🔥 Tropes readers love:
✔️ Runaway bride
✔️ Grumpy x Sunshine
✔️ Snowed-in cabin / One bed
✔️ Steamy small-town holiday romance
✔️ Guaranteed HEA
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434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2025
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November 27, 2025
First English, next Dutch.
Lost in Love
In ‘If You Were Mine’, Norah Pritchard intertwines two storylines. Lily Hart, a bride who runs away from the altar, crosses paths with Sheriff Rush during her escape. He carries his own unresolved trauma. Their refuge in Rush’s hunting cabin cuts them off from the outside world, both physically and emotionally. In this forced proximity, they slowly get to know each other layer by layer. Not long after, they decide to pretend they are in a relationship, a choice that brings their pasts and their feelings to the surface much faster than expected.
Pritchard’s writing has a natural, smooth flow. Romance, humor, and emotion blend effortlessly, with a strong emphasis on family bonds and interpersonal relationships. Lily is a female protagonist who, despite her insecurities, gradually learns to stand up for herself. Through the alternating perspectives, Rush’s inner world is portrayed just as clearly, giving the story an extra layer of depth. His trauma feels authentic rather than staged; raw, relatable, and carefully developed. The chemistry between Rush and Lily builds slowly and convincingly, evolving from distrust to understanding and eventually into genuine intimacy. The romance is not merely sweet; the spicy scenes add just enough intensity to keep it from being a typical feel-good romance.
A significant part of the book takes place in the hunting cabin. The atmosphere there is warm and intimate: the wood stove, the silence of the forest, the sense of being cut off from everything and everyone. It forces both characters to lower their defenses. In contrast, the town of Northfield feels open and alive, described so vividly that it seems as if you’re walking through it yourself, with that small-town familiarity where everyone knows each other and community becomes naturally healing. Both Rush and Lily undergo clear growth. Lily evolves from someone who accepts everything without protest into a woman who dares to choose what she wants, even when those choices bring major consequences. The predictability of the ending fits the genre and takes nothing away from the warmth, tension, and emotional weight of the story.
A recommendation for fans of fake dating, runaway bride, trauma healing romance and grumpy and sunshine, where love is not a rescue but a choice, and where two damaged people discover that connection begins when the masks finally fall.
Thanks to Happily Booked PR for this eARC! An honest review.
***Dutch***
Vlucht naar Liefde
In ‘If You Were Mine’ verweeft Norah Pritchard twee verhaallijnen. Lily Hart, een bruid die van het altaar wegrent, belandt tijdens haar vlucht bij sheriff Rush. Hij draagt zijn eigen onverwerkte trauma’s met zich mee. Hun toevlucht in Rush’ jachthuisje snijdt hen fysiek en emotioneel af van de buitenwereld. In deze gedwongen nabijheid leren ze elkaar laag voor laag kennen. Niet veel later besluiten ze te doen alsof ze een relatie hebben, een keuze die hun verleden en gevoelens sneller naar de oppervlakte brengt dan verwacht.
De schrijfstijl van Pritchard heeft een natuurlijke, vlotte flow. Romantiek, humor en emotie lopen soepel in elkaar over en er ligt veel nadruk op familiebanden en onderlinge relaties. Lily is een vrouwelijk hoofdpersonage dat, ondanks onzekerheden, stap voor stap leert voor zichzelf op te komen. Door het wisselende perspectief komt ook Rush’ innerlijke wereld mooi naar voren, waardoor het verhaal extra gelaagdheid krijgt. Zijn trauma voelt authentiek en nooit gemaakt of oppervlakkig; het is rauw, herkenbaar en zorgvuldig uitgewerkt. De chemie tussen Rush en Lily ontwikkelt zich langzaam en geloofwaardig, van wantrouwen naar begrip en uiteindelijk naar echte intimiteit. De romantiek is niet alleen zoet, de spicy scènes geven het verhaal net wat meer intensiteit, waardoor het geen doorsnee feelgood wordt.
Een groot deel van het boek speelt zich af in het jachthuisje. De sfeer daar is warm en intiem: de houtkachel, de stilte van het bos, het gevoel van afgezonderd zijn van de rest van de wereld. Het dwingt beide personages hun pantser te laten zakken. In contrast daarmee voelt het dorpje Northfield levendig en herkenbaar aan, alsof je er zelf rondloopt, met dat kleine-stadse gevoel waarin iedereen elkaar kent en gemeenschap bijna vanzelfsprekend helend is. Zowel Rush als Lily maken een duidelijke groei door. Lily verandert van iemand die alles maar slikt in een vrouw die durft te kiezen voor wat ze wil, zelfs wanneer die keuzes grote consequenties hebben. Dat het einde voorspelbaar is, past binnen het genre, maar doet niets af aan de warmte, spanning en emotionele lading van het verhaal.
Een aanrader voor fans van fake dating, runaway bride, trauma healing romance en grumpy and sunshine, waarin liefde geen redding is maar een keuze, en waarin twee beschadigde mensen ontdekken dat verbinding begint wanneer de maskers eindelijk afvallen.
Lost in Love
In ‘If You Were Mine’, Norah Pritchard intertwines two storylines. Lily Hart, a bride who runs away from the altar, crosses paths with Sheriff Rush during her escape. He carries his own unresolved trauma. Their refuge in Rush’s hunting cabin cuts them off from the outside world, both physically and emotionally. In this forced proximity, they slowly get to know each other layer by layer. Not long after, they decide to pretend they are in a relationship, a choice that brings their pasts and their feelings to the surface much faster than expected.
Pritchard’s writing has a natural, smooth flow. Romance, humor, and emotion blend effortlessly, with a strong emphasis on family bonds and interpersonal relationships. Lily is a female protagonist who, despite her insecurities, gradually learns to stand up for herself. Through the alternating perspectives, Rush’s inner world is portrayed just as clearly, giving the story an extra layer of depth. His trauma feels authentic rather than staged; raw, relatable, and carefully developed. The chemistry between Rush and Lily builds slowly and convincingly, evolving from distrust to understanding and eventually into genuine intimacy. The romance is not merely sweet; the spicy scenes add just enough intensity to keep it from being a typical feel-good romance.
A significant part of the book takes place in the hunting cabin. The atmosphere there is warm and intimate: the wood stove, the silence of the forest, the sense of being cut off from everything and everyone. It forces both characters to lower their defenses. In contrast, the town of Northfield feels open and alive, described so vividly that it seems as if you’re walking through it yourself, with that small-town familiarity where everyone knows each other and community becomes naturally healing. Both Rush and Lily undergo clear growth. Lily evolves from someone who accepts everything without protest into a woman who dares to choose what she wants, even when those choices bring major consequences. The predictability of the ending fits the genre and takes nothing away from the warmth, tension, and emotional weight of the story.
A recommendation for fans of fake dating, runaway bride, trauma healing romance and grumpy and sunshine, where love is not a rescue but a choice, and where two damaged people discover that connection begins when the masks finally fall.
Thanks to Happily Booked PR for this eARC! An honest review.
***Dutch***
Vlucht naar Liefde
In ‘If You Were Mine’ verweeft Norah Pritchard twee verhaallijnen. Lily Hart, een bruid die van het altaar wegrent, belandt tijdens haar vlucht bij sheriff Rush. Hij draagt zijn eigen onverwerkte trauma’s met zich mee. Hun toevlucht in Rush’ jachthuisje snijdt hen fysiek en emotioneel af van de buitenwereld. In deze gedwongen nabijheid leren ze elkaar laag voor laag kennen. Niet veel later besluiten ze te doen alsof ze een relatie hebben, een keuze die hun verleden en gevoelens sneller naar de oppervlakte brengt dan verwacht.
De schrijfstijl van Pritchard heeft een natuurlijke, vlotte flow. Romantiek, humor en emotie lopen soepel in elkaar over en er ligt veel nadruk op familiebanden en onderlinge relaties. Lily is een vrouwelijk hoofdpersonage dat, ondanks onzekerheden, stap voor stap leert voor zichzelf op te komen. Door het wisselende perspectief komt ook Rush’ innerlijke wereld mooi naar voren, waardoor het verhaal extra gelaagdheid krijgt. Zijn trauma voelt authentiek en nooit gemaakt of oppervlakkig; het is rauw, herkenbaar en zorgvuldig uitgewerkt. De chemie tussen Rush en Lily ontwikkelt zich langzaam en geloofwaardig, van wantrouwen naar begrip en uiteindelijk naar echte intimiteit. De romantiek is niet alleen zoet, de spicy scènes geven het verhaal net wat meer intensiteit, waardoor het geen doorsnee feelgood wordt.
Een groot deel van het boek speelt zich af in het jachthuisje. De sfeer daar is warm en intiem: de houtkachel, de stilte van het bos, het gevoel van afgezonderd zijn van de rest van de wereld. Het dwingt beide personages hun pantser te laten zakken. In contrast daarmee voelt het dorpje Northfield levendig en herkenbaar aan, alsof je er zelf rondloopt, met dat kleine-stadse gevoel waarin iedereen elkaar kent en gemeenschap bijna vanzelfsprekend helend is. Zowel Rush als Lily maken een duidelijke groei door. Lily verandert van iemand die alles maar slikt in een vrouw die durft te kiezen voor wat ze wil, zelfs wanneer die keuzes grote consequenties hebben. Dat het einde voorspelbaar is, past binnen het genre, maar doet niets af aan de warmte, spanning en emotionele lading van het verhaal.
Een aanrader voor fans van fake dating, runaway bride, trauma healing romance en grumpy and sunshine, waarin liefde geen redding is maar een keuze, en waarin twee beschadigde mensen ontdekken dat verbinding begint wanneer de maskers eindelijk afvallen.
December 1, 2025
This romance was the perfect balance of heart and heat—sweet enough to swoon over, yet filled with spicy scenes that were chef’s kiss in all the best ways. Two words: Sexy Sheriff 🫠🥵!
She hit it out of the park with the tension, chemistry and the detailed intimate moments that were beautifully written and came at all the right moments- I couldn’t put it down!!
I absolutely loved Lily’s character; she’s warm, relatable, and adorable. The small-town vibes made the whole story feel cozy. I’ve adored each of the Hart sisters’ stories, and this one might be my favorite yet. I’m already counting down the days until the fourth sister’s story comes out!
If you like Colleen Hoover, Ali Hazelwood, or Emily Henry, don’t walk…run!
She hit it out of the park with the tension, chemistry and the detailed intimate moments that were beautifully written and came at all the right moments- I couldn’t put it down!!
I absolutely loved Lily’s character; she’s warm, relatable, and adorable. The small-town vibes made the whole story feel cozy. I’ve adored each of the Hart sisters’ stories, and this one might be my favorite yet. I’m already counting down the days until the fourth sister’s story comes out!
If you like Colleen Hoover, Ali Hazelwood, or Emily Henry, don’t walk…run!
November 27, 2025
I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of Norah’s third book in her Northfield series, and it absolutely delivered. I shamelessly fall for the broody-man/sunshine-girl, opposites-attract trope every single time. The small-town vibe is chef’s kiss.. think a sexier, grown-up Gilmore Girls 😝.
The chemistry and tension in this one are off the charts, no one does it like Norah! The character development for both leads made the story feel even richer. The perfect winter read!
The chemistry and tension in this one are off the charts, no one does it like Norah! The character development for both leads made the story feel even richer. The perfect winter read!
November 20, 2025
ARC REVIEW- IF YOU WERE MINE
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
❄️Grumpy x Sunshine
🎄Runaway Bride FMC
❄️Snowed In
🎄Only One Bed
❄️Fake Dating
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I alpha/beta read this book, thanks to Norah Pritchard for trusting me with her baby. I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
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Norah has been teasing me with this book for ages. Runaway bride? Yes. Grumpy sheriff? YES. Snowed in/Only One Bed? HELL YES. Going back to Northfield is always like a warm hug. I adore the town and the characters that we meet. It's the small town of my dreams and I could reread these books again and again. This time, it's Sheriff Rush Callahan and dancer Lily Hart's turn for a HEA.
Lily runs out on her wedding after her fiance is revealed to be a douchebag. She literally runs into Rush's truck, HOPS IN and drives off with another man. Rush is on his way to his cabin for some much needed R&R for his mental health but of course it's storming so they get SNOOOOOWED IN!! They get stuck, have to walk up to the cabin and they're soaked to the bone. So they need to share BODY HEAT. A heated (in more ways than one!) SHOWER TOGETHER gets this book rolling.
I'm going to tell you right now… Rush Callahan is HOTT AF. He's a grumpy sheriff who's big, broad, dark and brooding with a MUSTACHE who is basically a pleasure dom (though not in so many words). This is Norah's hottest book to date and the sexy times are FIREEEE.
On top of all the sex, there's a really satisfying story of self discovery for Lily and really becoming the person she wants to be. Rush has a long way to go to undo his self loathing and heal from guilt after an accident the year before. Add in some meddling family members and an even more meddlesome small town and you've got a perfect book.
I could not put this book down. It made me laugh, cry, squeal with glee and want to shake characters to make them get out of their own way. It's fantastically written and makes you really care about the characters, their hopes and dreams and want them to be the best version of themselves.
I adore Norah and will always read and recommend her books. This is book 3 of 4 in the Northfield series. If you haven't met Daddy Davis in The Other Side of Forever or Mayor Theo in Maybe Someday With You, get off ya butt and go read! They are both on KU, ebook and paperback. Support this lovely indie author and then come back for Sheriff Sexxy. :)
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
❄️Grumpy x Sunshine
🎄Runaway Bride FMC
❄️Snowed In
🎄Only One Bed
❄️Fake Dating
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I alpha/beta read this book, thanks to Norah Pritchard for trusting me with her baby. I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review. All opinions are my own.
____________________________
Norah has been teasing me with this book for ages. Runaway bride? Yes. Grumpy sheriff? YES. Snowed in/Only One Bed? HELL YES. Going back to Northfield is always like a warm hug. I adore the town and the characters that we meet. It's the small town of my dreams and I could reread these books again and again. This time, it's Sheriff Rush Callahan and dancer Lily Hart's turn for a HEA.
Lily runs out on her wedding after her fiance is revealed to be a douchebag. She literally runs into Rush's truck, HOPS IN and drives off with another man. Rush is on his way to his cabin for some much needed R&R for his mental health but of course it's storming so they get SNOOOOOWED IN!! They get stuck, have to walk up to the cabin and they're soaked to the bone. So they need to share BODY HEAT. A heated (in more ways than one!) SHOWER TOGETHER gets this book rolling.
I'm going to tell you right now… Rush Callahan is HOTT AF. He's a grumpy sheriff who's big, broad, dark and brooding with a MUSTACHE who is basically a pleasure dom (though not in so many words). This is Norah's hottest book to date and the sexy times are FIREEEE.
On top of all the sex, there's a really satisfying story of self discovery for Lily and really becoming the person she wants to be. Rush has a long way to go to undo his self loathing and heal from guilt after an accident the year before. Add in some meddling family members and an even more meddlesome small town and you've got a perfect book.
I could not put this book down. It made me laugh, cry, squeal with glee and want to shake characters to make them get out of their own way. It's fantastically written and makes you really care about the characters, their hopes and dreams and want them to be the best version of themselves.
I adore Norah and will always read and recommend her books. This is book 3 of 4 in the Northfield series. If you haven't met Daddy Davis in The Other Side of Forever or Mayor Theo in Maybe Someday With You, get off ya butt and go read! They are both on KU, ebook and paperback. Support this lovely indie author and then come back for Sheriff Sexxy. :)
December 14, 2025
This is one of my favourite reads of the year! It’s so well written and has the perfect combination of heat, grief, spice, emotion and love. I loved the spicy scenes and the chemistry between Lily and Rush.
🌶️3
-small town
-sheriff
-dirty talk
-sunshine x grumpy
-handcuffs play
-runaway bridge
-one bed
-snowed in
-fake dating
🌶️3
-small town
-sheriff
-dirty talk
-sunshine x grumpy
-handcuffs play
-runaway bridge
-one bed
-snowed in
-fake dating
December 2, 2025
If you’re looking for a romance that brings the heat along with the twinkle lights, this book absolutely delivers. Watching Rush, the grumpy-but-good-hearted sheriff grow, open up, and stumble his way into real feelings? Adorable. Seeing Lily grow and focus on what she wants and not settling, empowering! Character development and handcuffs—what more could a reader want?
The one-bed trope delivers exactly what you want it to. Forced proximity, simmering tension, and just the right amount of spice.
The cozy Christmas setting makes everything feel equal parts swoony and spicy. I genuinely fell in love with these characters as they fell in love with each other, which is really the holiday magic I signed up for.
Perfect for fans of small-town romance or readers who adore Emily Henry and Jasmine Guillory but are wishing their books came with a little more mistletoe and a lot more spice.
The one-bed trope delivers exactly what you want it to. Forced proximity, simmering tension, and just the right amount of spice.
The cozy Christmas setting makes everything feel equal parts swoony and spicy. I genuinely fell in love with these characters as they fell in love with each other, which is really the holiday magic I signed up for.
Perfect for fans of small-town romance or readers who adore Emily Henry and Jasmine Guillory but are wishing their books came with a little more mistletoe and a lot more spice.
November 30, 2025
This one had me hooked. The depth yet again of the characters, the ability to portray and capture the impact of trauma and the journey towards learning to live with it and heal from it. I loved the strength of Lily and how she didn’t fold and settle for less, and that she still lived after he moved. That independence in a female character isn’t represented enough. And Rush, my goodness Rush. Everything brooding and wonderful and raw. That’s how her writing hits, raw and meaningful. I cannot wait for your next book and for my pre order to come in!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2025
I loved being back in this small town, and I absolutely fell in love with Rush and Lily.
I think what stood out to me the most with these two was the amount of growth that we see for both of these characters. We see Lily finally stand up and set boundaries and step out of her comfort zone and we also see how Lily brings Rush out of his shell. I absolutely loved watching Rush be soft with Lily and slowly start to open up with her. I loved the intimate moments in the cabin where we truly got to see these two learn about each other and the challenges they faced when they were outside the cabin.
I am not usually a fan of a 3rd act but this one worked so well with these characters and their story and it was 100% necessary. Rush needed that kick in the a** to open his eyes and I loved seeing them together.
I can't wait to see what Norah has in store for us next .
I think what stood out to me the most with these two was the amount of growth that we see for both of these characters. We see Lily finally stand up and set boundaries and step out of her comfort zone and we also see how Lily brings Rush out of his shell. I absolutely loved watching Rush be soft with Lily and slowly start to open up with her. I loved the intimate moments in the cabin where we truly got to see these two learn about each other and the challenges they faced when they were outside the cabin.
I am not usually a fan of a 3rd act but this one worked so well with these characters and their story and it was 100% necessary. Rush needed that kick in the a** to open his eyes and I loved seeing them together.
I can't wait to see what Norah has in store for us next .
November 26, 2025
Holy wow, Norah brought ALL THE SPICE with this one!
As always, the writing is fantastic and such an easy, fun read. Lily and Rush are great together, and can we give it up for the best boy ever, Riggs!?!
Chapter Two and I was already kicking my feet. By chapter Five? Holding my breath from the tension!
The chemistry absolutely crackles and watching Rush and Lily face down their own struggles and finally make their way back to each other was really beautiful!
As always, the writing is fantastic and such an easy, fun read. Lily and Rush are great together, and can we give it up for the best boy ever, Riggs!?!
Chapter Two and I was already kicking my feet. By chapter Five? Holding my breath from the tension!
The chemistry absolutely crackles and watching Rush and Lily face down their own struggles and finally make their way back to each other was really beautiful!
January 15, 2026
cozy spicy small town romance
A quick easy read, HEA, hot sex and banter. Lots of spice and a sweet story. Love this series and can’t wait for the next one
A quick easy read, HEA, hot sex and banter. Lots of spice and a sweet story. Love this series and can’t wait for the next one
December 6, 2025
✨ 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 ✨
𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱
𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙳𝚎𝚌. 𝟹𝚛𝚍, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 — 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚠!
Thank you sooo much to @norahpritchard for the eARC copy of this book! 🫶🏼
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🤎 small town holiday romance
⛄️ snowed in a cabin
🤎 runaway bride FMC
⛄️ opposites attract
🤎 broody sheriff MMC
⛄️ only one bed
🤎 open door romance
⛄️ dual POV
𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: I could NOT put this one down nor did I want to because I was so completely immersed into this story! While on his way to his cabin, Rush comes across Lily, a runaway bride who is desperate for an escape. While on the way to drop her off at a hotel the snow starts coming down in a dangerous amount so Rush has no choice to bring Lily to his cabin. This man trekked through the snow while carrying her in her wedding dress!! Talk about chivalry. The tension & angst between Rush & Lily was perfect. This one has all the small town holiday magic in it as well! I could visualize the cabin & the town of Northfield all decorated for the holidays. It made me want to jump right into the book to experience it all with the characters! I loved how Lily respected herself enough to walk away from something that wasn’t serving her. Rush came out of nowhere in the mix but it was all worth it. I loved the emotional depth between Lily & Rush too. Rush is dealing with guilt over a traumatic event he was involved in & Lily is on a journey of self discovery after finding out her fiancé was cheating on her minutes before walking down the aisle. I loved how they were able to open up to each other about their experiences while also providing mutual support. If you are still here & reading this, you need to add this one to your holiday TBR!!
𝗜𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱
𝚁𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙳𝚎𝚌. 𝟹𝚛𝚍, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻 — 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚠!
Thank you sooo much to @norahpritchard for the eARC copy of this book! 🫶🏼
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
🤎 small town holiday romance
⛄️ snowed in a cabin
🤎 runaway bride FMC
⛄️ opposites attract
🤎 broody sheriff MMC
⛄️ only one bed
🤎 open door romance
⛄️ dual POV
𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: I could NOT put this one down nor did I want to because I was so completely immersed into this story! While on his way to his cabin, Rush comes across Lily, a runaway bride who is desperate for an escape. While on the way to drop her off at a hotel the snow starts coming down in a dangerous amount so Rush has no choice to bring Lily to his cabin. This man trekked through the snow while carrying her in her wedding dress!! Talk about chivalry. The tension & angst between Rush & Lily was perfect. This one has all the small town holiday magic in it as well! I could visualize the cabin & the town of Northfield all decorated for the holidays. It made me want to jump right into the book to experience it all with the characters! I loved how Lily respected herself enough to walk away from something that wasn’t serving her. Rush came out of nowhere in the mix but it was all worth it. I loved the emotional depth between Lily & Rush too. Rush is dealing with guilt over a traumatic event he was involved in & Lily is on a journey of self discovery after finding out her fiancé was cheating on her minutes before walking down the aisle. I loved how they were able to open up to each other about their experiences while also providing mutual support. If you are still here & reading this, you need to add this one to your holiday TBR!!
December 4, 2025
It was such a treat to travel back to Northfield and read the third installment of Norah Pritchard’s series! What begins as a physical attraction between the main characters in If You Were Mine, slowly unravels into something much more vulnerable. Hurt but hopeful, Lily Hart dreams of a life filled with love and laughter. Rush Callahan, also known as Sheriff Sexy, is protective in all the best ways but carefully guards his own emotions. Norah Pritchard balances cozy holiday magic with a genuine exploration of trauma, grief, and second chances. You’ll want to curl up by the fire and read it in a single sitting! Norah Pritchard is one of my favorite authors. Her writing style is warm, effortless, and irresistibly engaging. She has a gift for crafting banter that feels natural and deeply charming, and her characters leap off the page with emotions, flaws, humor, and heart that feel wonderfully real. With each book, Norah Pritchard proves that she’s a storyteller to watch--one who can make you laugh, swoon, and feel every moment right alongside her characters.
December 4, 2025
If you were mine - Norah Pritchard
Book rating - 5⭐️/5
Smut rating - 3🌶️/5
Book review
Wow this book! Another arc complete & what an honor it was to read before it got released today! 🫶🏽 I haven’t read anything of Norah Pritchard before but as soon as I can I will be completing the other 2 books in the Northfield series.
What can I say about this couple! Can we take a second for the sheriff 😍😍😍
Okay and now for Lily, I love her character and how she grew throughout the book, with also brining rush out of his shell!
This book is about runaway bride Lily, who runs straight towards a truck, who happened to be sheriff Rush! He was on his way to the cabin to get an away for a few days alone, but the snow storm happened so Lily & Rush ended up in a snow cabin together!
✨runaway bride
✨grumpy/ sunshine
✨snowed in
✨one bed
✨small town
December 2, 2025
Tropes:
-broody sheriff
-runaway bride
-snowed in
-only one bed
-opposites attract
-spicy small town
If You Were Mine is book three in the Northfield series and is Rush and Lily's story.
Lily is a runaway bride, and she happens to run into Rush and gets in his truck. He's on his way to his cabin and they end up getting snowed in together.
This book was a first for me by this author and definitely won't be the last. The plot was well written, and the author brings the tension and spice in this one. This is also way more than just a romance book, and it has layers to it. I couldn't put this one down!
Releasing December 3, 2025. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
-broody sheriff
-runaway bride
-snowed in
-only one bed
-opposites attract
-spicy small town
If You Were Mine is book three in the Northfield series and is Rush and Lily's story.
Lily is a runaway bride, and she happens to run into Rush and gets in his truck. He's on his way to his cabin and they end up getting snowed in together.
This book was a first for me by this author and definitely won't be the last. The plot was well written, and the author brings the tension and spice in this one. This is also way more than just a romance book, and it has layers to it. I couldn't put this one down!
Releasing December 3, 2025. I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 3, 2025
I was lucky to get an ARC of this story of Lily Hart and Rush, the sexy Sheriff of the quaint town of Northfield. Lily is a runaway bride who finds herself being unexpectedly rescued by the grumpy Sheriff ahead of a snow storm and holed up in a cabin for a few days. They're opposites in so many ways, but their chemistry is pure magic right from the start. The town of Northfield is the perfect setting for this holiday romance to unfold. I was hooked from the start and cannot wait to read her next one.
If you're a fan of Emily Henry, Colleen Hover, Tessa Bailey, and Ali Hazelwood, you'll want to pick up all of the books in the Northfield series!
If you're a fan of Emily Henry, Colleen Hover, Tessa Bailey, and Ali Hazelwood, you'll want to pick up all of the books in the Northfield series!
December 10, 2025
You won’t be able to put this book down!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2025
Format: Paperback
Sheriff Sexy, indeed!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Norah does it again: she’s written a handsomely flawed MMC in Sheriff Rush Callahan. The way that he wants to care for Lily but doesn’t think he deserves to feel happiness is so honest and real. And Norah’s FMC, Lily Hart’s naive yearning to search for herself after nearly a decade in the wrong relationship feels like a truly lived experience.
A cozy, holiday read with LOTS of spice (and early 🥵😮💨) is just what old man winter ordered for everyone on the nice and naughty 😈 list.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2025
Format: Paperback
Sheriff Sexy, indeed!! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Norah does it again: she’s written a handsomely flawed MMC in Sheriff Rush Callahan. The way that he wants to care for Lily but doesn’t think he deserves to feel happiness is so honest and real. And Norah’s FMC, Lily Hart’s naive yearning to search for herself after nearly a decade in the wrong relationship feels like a truly lived experience.
A cozy, holiday read with LOTS of spice (and early 🥵😮💨) is just what old man winter ordered for everyone on the nice and naughty 😈 list.
November 7, 2025
🎄 Dear Santa, forget the cookies—I want Sheriff Sexy under my tree. 🔥
Runaway bride. Grumpy, broody sheriff with handcuffs. Cabin in the snow. And yes, only one bed!
Welcome back to Northfield. 💋
If You Were Mine: A steamy, grumpy-sunshine, runaway bride Christmas romance by Norah Pritchard.
Runaway bride. Grumpy, broody sheriff with handcuffs. Cabin in the snow. And yes, only one bed!
Welcome back to Northfield. 💋
If You Were Mine: A steamy, grumpy-sunshine, runaway bride Christmas romance by Norah Pritchard.
January 19, 2026
This is pretty good!
December 10, 2025
Lily Hart running from her wedding and accidentally ending up in the truck of Northfield’s broody sheriff might be one of my favorite meet chaos moments of the year. Rush Callahan is the perfect mix of guarded, loyal, and quietly soft once you crack through all that sheriff-level grump. Their chemistry? Immediate. Electric.
The snowed in cabin setting gives the whole book this warm glow and I loved the way their emotional journeys unfolded alongside the romance. Lily’s growth, Rush’s healing, the way they learn to trust each other…there’s real depth here beneath the banter and the spice.
If you love small town charm, forced proximity, and characters who actually grow, this one deserves a spot at the top of your winter TBR.
The snowed in cabin setting gives the whole book this warm glow and I loved the way their emotional journeys unfolded alongside the romance. Lily’s growth, Rush’s healing, the way they learn to trust each other…there’s real depth here beneath the banter and the spice.
If you love small town charm, forced proximity, and characters who actually grow, this one deserves a spot at the top of your winter TBR.
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