Dashing Through the Snow: A Christmas Reindeer Shifter Romance

by Liza Bee

Dashing Through the SnowA Christmas Reindeer Shifter Romance
Holly Winters did not plan on this. One minute she’s navigating crowded New York sidewalks, determined to keep the holidays simple. The next, she’s nearly hit by a cab and steadied by a stranger who looks at her like he’s been waiting for this moment.

Ryatt Dasher isn’t supposed to be in the city, and he definitely isn’t supposed to feel drawn to someone he’s just met. Yet something about Holly—her warmth, her spark, the way she shakes up his carefully guarded world—pulls him in despite every reason to stay away.

What follows is a tangle of unexpected chemistry, snowy mishaps, and a connection that only grows stronger as winter settles around them. And as the season deepens, Holly begins to suspect there’s more to Ryatt—and to the strange sense of familiarity between them—than either of them can explain.

Because sometimes the magic you’re searching for isn’t in the lights or the snow… but in the one person you never saw coming.


Perfect for readers who

cozy small-town Christmas charmslow-burn attraction with irresistible tensiona whisper of winter magicunexpected connectionswarm, whimsical holiday romancereindeer shifter lore with a modern touchstories that feel like curling up with cocoa on a snowy night

Genres: Paranormal, Christmas

154 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2025

About the author

Author of cozy shifter romance with a spicy bite, I love crafting worlds where quirky town names are just the beginning. Get ready to meet meddling grandmothers who know best, and wolves with hearts of gold (and a little bit of sass). I've been lost in stories since I first learned to read, always dreaming up new tales until one finally refused to be ignored!

Reviews

[Stephanie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

** ARC READ REVIEW **

Absolutely PERFECT!! I loved, loved, loved it from beginning to end!!

🥰❤️📖🎅📖❤️🥰

I adore and love Christmas...the season, the decorations, the happiness and love, the excitement, and so much more...when I read the details, I truly could not resist this book...

Santa and his reindeer have always held a magical and special place in my heart since I was a kid, and Dasher has always been my favorite of all 9 reindeer...plus the idea of a beautiful little town that celebrates Christmas year round and is an absolute escape from the chaos of the real world...? YES!!

Ryatt Dasher, the son of the famous original Dasher, is a Reindeer Prince in the Circle of Nine...and the next in line to take his father's spot leading Santa's sleigh...but being a prince and flying all around the world one night every year isn't what Ryatt wants...his heart is set on finding love...and his mate...

Running away to the big city of New York and with the help of a Christmas Goddess named Aurielle, he gets just that when he spots a beautiful "elf" named Holly employed at the photo display with Santa at Macy's...immediately knowing and feeling in his heart that she is his destined mate...

...Ryatt immediately pursues Holly, charming her and winning her heart almost immediately...but there's just one little thing he needs to tell her...not only is he a prince, he's also a reindeer shifter...with more magic than even Santa's bag can hold...

Ryatt then faces another challenge when his father, Dasher (also a reindeer shifter), calls and demands he return home to claim his spot on the reins of Santa's sleigh...but coming home means leaving the one he loves and losing her...unless...Holly comes with him and takes her own spot as his princess...

Filled with adorable charm, Christmas magic, and romance; "Dashing Through the Snow" is an absolute holiday MUST READ...

...and did I mention there's also spice...? ❤️‍🔥🎄❤️‍🔥
Trust me, Ryatt is no stranger when it comes to turning up the heat with Holly...
😉❤️🎄🦌🎄❤️🥰

Definitely a new Christmas favorite...special thanks to Liza Bee and Happily Booked for this incredible opportunity!!

Be sure to check out "Dashing Through the Snow" by Liza Bee, coming soon!!

🥰❤️📖🎅📖❤️🥰

(Bonus: There's also a mini-preview of the next book in the Sugarplum Hollow Series, "Dancing Under the Misletoe"...featuring another up and coming Reindeer Prince/Shifter, Dancer's own flirty and fiery son, Caspian...finding his own mate...don't miss it!! 😉)

[Chapters & Chives · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a pleasant surprise. I love how it's written like a fairytale, complete with an interactive narrator welcoming you into their home, magical elements, and shifter men 😉. The book was an absolute delight to read and it really was the perfect read to bring fun and merriment into my holidays!

[Momma T's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oohhh.. A story full of Christmas magic. Mrs. Claus. Elves. And Reindeer.

Dasher's family is known by all. He just wants to get away froom it all. Holly is minding her own business, just wanting to make it through her day. These two crash into each other and it's all over from there.

I cant wait to see where the author takes this. Dasher's story was cute, sweet and spicy. A perfect, quick holiday read.

[Sarahscurrentread · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is such a cute romantic Christmas novella. Ryatt Dasher is a reindeer prince, but something is missing. So he escapes from Sugarplum Hollow. When in New York he sees Holly Winters. And what he has been missing is suddenly clear. But he doesn't want to scare her, with his being a reindeer shifter prince and all.

He slowly gains her trust and love in the madness of New York City at Christmas.

I really loved Ryatt and Holly. I liked how even though there was an instant attraction, Ryatt took his time with Holly. This book was so cute and a great read for the holiday season!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ ┇ Bookstagram ┇ BookTok

This was such a charming and unique Christmas romance! I loved the premise of Ryatt, a reindeer shifter, trying to outrun his destiny in NYC until he literally bumps into Holly—a Macy’s elf who lives and breathes the holiday spirit.

One of my favorite parts was the plus-size representation; Ryatt makes Holly feel so incredibly loved and seen. Also, the spice? Delicious, literally!

I’m so excited to dive into the rest of the series and meet the other reindeer men.

‧₊˚✧𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝓮𝔁𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓽✧˚₊‧

➳❥ Christmas Romance
➳❥ Reindeer Shifter
➳❥ Plus Size FMC
➳❥ He Falls First
➳❥ Holiday Magic
➳❥ Delicious Spice


ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ 𝓕𝓪𝓿 𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼

“My eyes trace down a jaw sharp enough to cut through wrapping paper with precision.”

“Don't ever think you need to be lesser when you are around me. Be you. Always and forever. Whatever that looks like, Im here for the entire thing.”

“She's been told you can either be pretty and quiet or ugly and funny, but never pretty and funny. I want to find the weak man that did this to her and make him eat tinsel while I parade her around like the future princess of Sugarplum Hollow that she is.”

“You look how Christmas feels to me.
Warm, loving, and something I wish to spend my day doing.”

“No matter how far he goes, you are his true North.”

Thank you R&R Book Tours & Liza Bee for this ARC ♡

[Nichole Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness! This was just the perfect little read right before Christmas. Hallmark vibes, fated mates, meddling, and spice...say no more. This was just the cutest read. I love fated mates, and shifter romances, but this was my first time reading one about a reindeer shifter. Holly was just so likeable. She is so quirky, and her love for everything Christmas is adorable. Ryatt Dasher, as in Dasher the Reindeer, is so swoon-worthy! Their romance story was absolutely adorable and so ridiculously heartwarming. The spice was definitely spicing. Overall, this was a great read. I can't wait to read more.

[Adrienne Klassen · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️4. I absolutely love the premise of this book! it felt exactly like a Christmas romcom, with a good spicey scene right in the middle. I will say, I wanted more from Sugarplum Hollow in itself. I wanted more information on what the town was like, what the reindeer shifters were like, how many people in that town were shifters/elves. It just felt a little rushed at the end. but honestly it was the night before Christmas, so of course it was rushed.

[Kari Lake · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute short holiday novella about a Reindeer shifter and his fated mate. Although I am personally not a fan of the holiday, Holly is definitely a big fan. It goes to reason that Ryatt would fall for her.

This was cute and adorable. It definitely made me smile and laugh. I love how Caspian and Callen just accepted her without batting an eyelash.

[Megan Key-Holliday · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cute and quick Christmas read! Holly and Ryatt are both so sweet and affectionate. Seeing him rush to take care of her at any point in time is so refreshing. Holly has the wide-eyed wonderful and belief in Christmas that we often lose as we grow up. I just wish I had more of their story. I can’t wait to get glimpses of them in the next one!

[Dominique · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved getting completely sucked into Sugarplum Hollow and meeting Holly and Ryatt (aka Dasher). 😍

We first meet Ryatt, as he escapes to New York, trying to avoid taking up the Dasher mantle, and runs directly into Holly. One of my favorite parts was how the reindeer names are generationally passed down through families to form the Circle of Nine—Santa’s elite shifter flight team. It was such a cool bit of world-building.

Ryatt and Holly’s instinctual pull towards one another (paired with his immediate adoration and protectiveness) was so, so sweet—and definitely sparks some delicious tension between them. A few moments had me lit up like a Christmas tree!

This is a shorter read, but I loved that it never once felt like insta-love. We get a proper meet-cute, courting, banter, and dating that develops quickly but feels more like a whirlwind Hallmark romance…with a dash of VERY hot moments.

The story ends perfectly, full of shimmering and swirling magic, plus a little sneaky peek of the next book (Dancer’s story! 👀). Absolutely recommend this one if you’re craving a light, spicy holiday read for a cozy afternoon!

🦌 Reindeer Shifter Prince
😍 Calls Her “Berry”
🎄 Christmas Romance
🏡 Small Magical Town
💞 Meet Cute
🤶🏼 Meddling Mrs. Claus
🫶🏻 Fated Mates
🛷 Big City Girl x Future Dasher
💫 He’s Running Away from His Destiny
🎁 She’s Surviving the Holiday Season
🌶️ Sweet AND Spicy
🍪 Food Play

[NikkiReads365 · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a spicy, short, and sweet Christmas novella, this story is a good one to close out the year.

Holly is working retail during the holiday season, wants to be a writer, and just so happens to accidentally meet her fated mate (unknown to her) while walking to work on day when he saves her from the unsuspecting dangers of the big city. What a beginning! Add in that Holly is a curvy girl with some self doubt AND there’s some shiftering romance involved, you have a whirlwind of a romance that I’m 100% here for! And Ryatt, the MMC, gosh - he’s swoon worthy with his little one liners that seem too good to be true, but is the real deal for his Holly Berry.

The overall vibes of the book remind me of the Santa Claus 2 where Carol had an intense love of Christmas and then was reminded about the magic of the holidays. If that vibe fits for you, then I strongly encourage you to read this book.

This is the first standalone (I think?) in a series about the reindeer shifters, and the next book is blurbed in this one, and I’m excited for the whole series to follow.

Book is available to read on Kindle Unlimited

✨ Special thank you to Happily Booked PR and Liza Bee for coordinating ARC copies and allowing me the honor to read and review! ✨

[Kim that.bookish.mama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reindeer. Shifter. Romance! YES!!!!!!
The town…. The town is called Sugarplum Hollow!!! I CANT!!!

Holly is a lover of all things Hallmark Christmas! She even writes them but she has always found it hard to believe the typical meet cutes… until she lives one! She literally runs into a random gorgeous man on the street and spills hot cocoa all over herself… brushing it off as just another day of her miserable life she is completely taken aback when that gorgeous man follows her to work and then asks her out!

Dasher ( yes I said DASHER!! ) is looking to escape… he is looking for something but he doesn’t know what it is… he just knows nothing fills the hole in his life… that is until a curvy auburn haired beauty runs into him on the street spilling hot cocoa all over self and everything in him screams to claim her!! This little meet cute just land his mate in his lap and he will stop at nothing to claim her!

I absolutely loved this book! It was super short, fun, and spicy!!! I loved that our FMC is a curvy girl who has been told so many times that she isn’t beautiful that she believes it and then Dasher comes in and shows her just how amazing she is!

I can’t wait for book 2!!!!

[Jennifer C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dashing Through the Snow was such a fun and festive holiday read. It has that cozy, Christmas rom-com energy with just the right touch of magic and romance to make it feel special without being overdone.

The premise is charming, the holiday setting is warm and playful, and the story leans fully into the seasonal vibes in the best way. It felt light, joyful, and easy to enjoy, while still giving enough romance and heart to stay engaging from start to finish.

I really appreciated the balance between sweetness and spice, along with the feel-good tone throughout. The characters were easy to like, their connection felt natural, and the story delivered exactly what I was hoping for in a holiday romance.

Overall, this was a delightful Christmas novella — cozy, romantic, and full of festive charm. Perfect if you’re looking for a quick, feel-good holiday read with a little magic sprinkled in.

Thank you to Happily Booked and Liza Bee for the arc read.

[Bibliophile Foodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reindeer shifter romances are not something I usually pick up, but I decided to give this one a try since it’s set around Christmas. It turned out to be a different kind of holiday read than I’m used to.

The story follows Ryatt, who comes from the famous Dasher line, and Holly, a young woman working at Macy’s during the busy holiday season. Their meeting happens quickly, and the book focuses on how their relationship grows while Ryatt struggles with his unusual background and the expectations placed on him.

I found Holly to be a kind and down-to-earth character, while Ryatt is caught between tradition and his own choices. The romance moves fast, and the tension comes from Ryatt needing to share the truth about who he really is.

The Christmas setting adds plenty of festive touches snow, decorations, and magical elements tied to the reindeer lore.

It was a different experience, loved the festive touches.

[lauren dedinsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What to Expect:
- reindeer shifter romance
- magical small town
- meddling mrs. clause
- big city girl x future dasher
- reindeer prince
- fated mates
- spicy

4.5⭐️

i love me a shifter romance but a reindeer one? i have never read that kind of shifter romance before and i am in love with that idea! especially for christmas time. this book just felt like a fairytale and just magical in general.

it is a very quick read too which was a great and much needed change of pace for me as of recently.

one thing about this this author, liza bee is that she does such an amazing job and will always leave you wishing that you could live in the books she writes its so hard to not fall in love with her characts and especially ryatt and holly in this one. so liza if you can grant me a christmas wish of transporting into the beautiful town that is sugarplum hollow i would really appreciate it😅.

thank you so much happilybookedpr and liza bee for giving me this incredible opportunity to read and review this arc 🫶🏼

[Locdgalreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW!!!

This was such a cozy, magical holiday surprise

Written like a fairytale, the story welcomes you right into Sugarplum Hollow with Christmas magic, reindeer shifters, elves and all the festive charm you’d expect.

Dasher is sweet, a little spicy and very much trying to escape the weight of his famous family name while Holly is focused on surviving her day to day until fate crashes them together. Their chemistry is instant, playful and wrapped in holiday cheer.

It’s a quick, feel-good read with light drama, warm romance and just enough spice to keep things interesting. Perfect for when you want something festive, fun and easy to devour during the holidays.

A delightful Christmas romance that delivers magic, romance and merriment without overstaying its welcome.

[Librarian Jessie (BibliophileRoses) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not lying when I say @authorlizabee manages to create the most stunning novels & each one is always BETTER THAN THE LAST💗

Dashing through the Snow is a fun & cute reindeer shifter romance focusing on Holly, a drained retail worker who adores writing Hallmark-like Christmas scripts, & her dashing mate, Ryatt, a prince from the Dasher lineage. What starts as a messy hot cocoa meet-cute turns into more as these two discover that there’s beauty in vulnerability from overcoming trauma to comfort during difficulties.

If you’re looking for the perfect 5 star spicy fast-paced holiday romance, look no further & run to KU & Amazon now 🤭💗 Oh, & don’t forget to warm up some hot cocoa for an immerse read.

[Bailey Lincoln · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dashing through the snow by Liza Bee 

✨ARC Review✨

What to expect:

🎄Reindeer Shifter 

🤶🏼 Christmas Romance 

🎄Small Magical Town 

🤶🏼Meddling Mrs Claus 

🎄Christmas Cookie Magic 

🤶🏼Reindeer Prince 

🎄Fated Mates 

🤶🏼Big City Girl x Future Dasher 

🎄He’s running from his destiny 

🤶🏼She’s trying to survive the holiday season 

🎄Spicest Series 

🤶🏼Food Play



This book is the perfect little Holiday novella to wrap up my holiday reading.The chemistry between Ryatt and Holly is instant; some might even call it fate. Ryatt is every girl’s dream man: he has a great sense of humor, makes Holly feel beautiful even when she doesn’t see it herself, and he’s even willing to let her bring her cat to Sugarplum Hollow. This book gives strong Hallmark vibes with a delightful dash of shape-shifting reindeer. The random pages from Mrs. Claus was the perfect touch and added so much charm to the story. Sugarplum Hollow is exactly the kind of magical place I’d want to visit during the Christmas season. I also got to read a couple of pages about Caspian, and I’m really hoping that means there’s another book coming. I'd love to spend more time in this world.

[Anni Deleon · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW ♥️ — This book is definitely far from my norm, but I needed a change of pace for the season and this was it! Now I’m definitely in a rom-com type of mood. Holly is such a relatable character, trying to survive the holidays… right down to her insecurities and sweet tooth. A girl just hoping for and manifesting a happily ever after. I TOTALLY GET IT. Ryatt running away from his destiny, only to meet the love of his life. Even when he has to face his fate, he doesn’t run away FROM HER. He doesn’t let her go, he brings her into his world. Eeeek I’m screeeeeching! 😍

The insta-love and connection Holly and Ryatt had was so fun to read and I am very much craving MORE. It was VERY Hallmark movie and I LOVED every bit of it. This one was definitely a whirlwind romance WIN. Thank you for choosing me to ARC read this Liza Bee 🥹♥️

[Brandi Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore this book. A quick Christmas read that is like a Hallmark movie with spice. My first reindeer shifter read too. Ryatt is a reindeer and one of the nine reindeer from the North Pole. He is left to Manhattan for a change.

Holly works at Macy's and is sweet and hardworking even if doesn't have the best self esteem.

When Ryatt sees her, he is immediately drawn to her and does what he can to get dates with her.

The chemistry between them is undeniable and I just love how Ryatt supports her and shows he adores who she is. He is afraid of how she will react to who he really is.

Need to read this to find out what happens. I cannot wait for more books in this series!

[Ashley Bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was charming. I am not going to hype it as a literary masterpiece but it was fun, lighthearted, and made me laugh. The FMC is a plus-sized Christmas loving elf working at Macy's in NYC. The MMC is a reindeer shifter. That was a new one for me but it worked.

I enjoyed how the narrator spoke to the reader like an old school fairytale. I also thought the unique way Christmas was explained was fun - I like when there is a creative take on Christmas especially as an adult.

If you enjoy holiday romances, want a short but sweet and fun read, then I would recommend this book and say enjoy the ride.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

She lives for Christmas. She's even working on her own Hallmark movie type screenplay. He's tired of it all and is ready to give it up. Yet somehow, Ryatt and Daisy are perfect for each other.

I devoured this story. The underlying premise of this story was clever. It was just plain fun and the pick me up I needed to relieve some holiday stress. I read it straight through because I didn't want to put it down. I can't wait to read the next Magical Reindeer Shifter romance.

Thank you to Liza Bee for a copy of this book. The thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Kelsey Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely perfect Christmas romance 🥰 Ryatt and Holly’s meet cute was exceptionally adorable and I loved how well they matched each other’s energies. Holly was kind of chaotic in the best way and I loved how steadfast Ryatt was. I really enjoyed the way they were drawn to one another and the way Holly was so accepting of Ryatt. The way Ryatt was always so supportive and insistent with Holly about how beautiful and perfect she was to him was extremely swoon worthy. There’s not a ton of spice but what we got was amazing. This was a really cute and heartwarming little Christmas romance and I definitely can’t wait to see what happens in the next book!

[Shayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute light hearted Christmas book. It felt like a very cheesy Hallmark movie. Which is something I enjoy in the Christmas season but definitely isn’t for everyone. This is fated mates (happens in the first two chapters so not a spoiler). I didn’t love the “he’s so hot why would he like me”. But he was very sweet. I wish we had more when they got to Sugarplum Hollow. I didn’t love the spice. To me it felt out of place in a sweet, happy Christmas story, but it was easy to skim past. I overall enjoyed. It’s a very short easy read and a unique Christmas story.

[Amber Vega · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is super cute and sticky sweet. A really fun read especially for around the holidays. I loved that Holly was a mid sized girl and the way her confidence issues were handled. Ryatt is full on book boyfriend material. The way he cares for Holly is swoon worthy. Also Holly’s rambles were hilarious. Definitely looking forward to the next one.

[Nicole M · Rating 5 out of 5]

First of all, I would absolutely watch this as a holiday movie! 💯 This was such a fun, cute reindeer shifter romance and my first reindeer shifter story at that! Wyatt was charming and won me over immediately. As for Holly, that woman had me giggling throughout the entire story! She is wonderful and fun and filled with the Christmas spirit! Seriously a fun read!

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favourite Liza Bee so far. Beautiful xmas tale with a girl who absolutely lives xmas and the concept of love, but always seemed to be slightly behind. She not only ends up with her hallmark ever after, but all her beliefs of xmas proved when she finds a mate in Dasher the reindeer. Super sweet and spicy, zero angst, and all the holiday feels. I highly recommend this xmas read.

[Thebookishbearcave · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a charming and magical holiday read. Holly and Ryatt's chance encounter in the middle of New York instantly pulls vou in, and the chemistry between them only grows as the storv unfolds. The blend of Christmas magic, shifter lore, and sweet romance makes it both fun and refreshing. It's quick, cozy, and perfect for getting into the holiday
spirit. Thank you, Liza, for the opportunity to read, I was hooked from the verv first chapter.

[Gemma (Bookishgem94) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that this book starts with a letter from Mrs Claus , it gives you the low down of what happening and gets you in the Christmas spirit ready to jump into the adventure of Ryatt and Holly. This is a super sweet Christmas romance that makes you instantly love the characters. Holly is Christmas mad and when a handsome Reindeer shifter Ryatt comes to her rescue and they instantly hit it off as sparks and magic start to happen and these two quickly fall in love. I would recommend this to anyone that loves a hallmark Christmas movie and this book gives off all the vibes.

[VickydpBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and also it’s a short novella and it’s cosy Christmas book and has a nice flow to the story

Perfect for readers who love:

cozy small-town Christmas charm
slow-burn attraction with irresistible tension
a whisper of winter magic
unexpected connections
warm, whimsical holiday romance
reindeer shifter lore with a modern touch
stories that feel like curling up with cocoa on a snowy night