Love in Little Switzerland: A Holiday Romance Wrapped in the Charm of New Glarus

by Jessica Ashley

Lucy Bennett has always been good at creating order. Her life, work, and relationships run on plans, color coding, and perfectly logical choices. That stability disappears one December night when she walks out of her engagement party, drives into a blizzard, and lands in the small Swiss inspired village of New Glarus.

Her car gives up. The roads close. The storm leaves her no option but to stay. She finds shelter at The Alpine, a cozy wine bar with more warmth than she's prepared for. Cole Hartmann, the grumpy woodworker who helps pull her out of the snow, is equal parts steady, frustrating, and unexpectedly attractive. Their banter turns into a spark she doesn't know what to do with, especially when he keeps showing up at exactly the right moments.

While helping the village prepare for its annual Christkindli Market, Lucy settles into a rhythm she didn't expect. She feels useful again. She laughs more than she planned to. She notices Cole far more than is practical for someone who is only supposed to be passing through.

When the storm lifts, Lucy is left with a choice she didn't see coming. She can return to the life she was trying so hard to keep together, or she can stay in the place where everything broke apart and somehow started to make more sense, including the man who complicates her plans in all the best ways.

277 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2025

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very sweet story with lovable characters. Having the setting be my hometown was a fun bonus. The writing could have been more cohesive but I expect that will improve as this author duo continues to write together.

[Jane Hillstrom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m excited to hear the authors are working on another book! Love … is a quick read that allows you to escape into the world of a strong woman. It takes place in a quaint, romantic village that truly exists. Read the book, cheer on the authors and visit the village. Great book club adventure!

[Shon D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Home Run

I absolutely love the way Jessica Ashley writes, she has quickly become my favorite Author. The way this book made me dream 💭 , hope, laugh🤭, gasp 😮 and cry amazes me. I can say with confidence, I am a true Fan.

[Hannah A Noll · Rating 3 out of 5]

New Glarus is my hometown so I was very excited to read this book. This is such a cute story and makes New Glarus come alive. The spelling and grammar errors were a little distracting... better editing would have benefited this book. All in all, very cute.

[Erika Petrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute story. I really liked that it was based in a location near where I live. Unfortunately, there were a lot of grammar, spelling, and plot line errors throughout. I did not like the formatting of chapters, either. With that being said, it was a pretty quick read.

Better editing and formatting would make this much better.

[Lynn Thomas · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book as New Glarus is 30 minutes from my home. This book needs a good editor to clean up grammar, formatting, and plot and time line problems. The story could be very good as it takes place in December during the Christkindli Market.

[Beckibob555 · Rating 5 out of 5]

adorable!

[Chelsea Fetterolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet Christmas story

This is the kind of main character I love in a book. Someone that feels their life needs a change, makes the change, and holds their boundaries with those who don’t want them to grow. With beautiful descriptions of a small town that allows you to picture it. This is a sweet and light Christmas romance. Hoping for more from this author, maybe set around Oktoberfest?!