Snowed In With Michael Nguyen

by Ophelia E. Parks

When Nashville-born Anna Cohen finds herself trapped by a snowstorm, she has two freeze to death in her snowed-in Mazda, or call her infuriating—and infuriatingly gorgeous—lab partner.

Michael Nguyen is a top rate student and a brilliant chemist. He considers every variable. But not even he could have hypothesized the chemistry sparked by forced proximity with his long-term rival.

Though snow falls outside, heat builds between Michael and Anna, leaving them to grapple with their relationship, their goals, and the grief that drives them. Grab a hot beverage and cozy up with Snowed In With Michael Nguyen—a cozy, rivals-to-lovers novella with hefty spice and a happy ending.

91 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 19, 2025

Reviews

[MegGraham_Reads ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨B O O K R E V I E W✨

📚: Snowed In With Michael Nguyen
✍🏻: Ophelia E. Parks
🔥: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

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❤️‍🔥Novella
❤️‍🔥Rivals to lovers
❤️‍🔥Forced proximity

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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“You’re like that coffee creamer, Anna. You make life so much better. Please. Please don’t make me go back to a life of black coffee.”

Oh boy. This is simultaneously the most adorable and spicy lil’ winter read ❄️ The plot is simple, allowing the author’s sheer talent as a writer to shine and take centre stage - I’m shocked this is a debut release because, frankly, I’ve read books which have been traditionally published with a poorer grasp of basic things that make a story sing.

There is humour that doesn’t have to try too hard; it’s natural, flowing from a character who has been developed, and never feels like it’s been shoe-horned in for the sake of it. I laughed out loud at parts, which is a difficult thing to get me to do (as a reader, not in life!)

The spice is some of the best I have read. Did I know I wanted (needed?) a hot nerd, with a praise kink and a filthy mouth for Christmas? No I did not. But I am ever so grateful that Ophelia has sent me one.

Based on a 100 page novella, this author will be an auto-read for me from now on - that is how incredible this story was 👏🏻

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[Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect steamy snowmance I didn’t know I needed in my life. The banter, the chemistry, the cozy setting—ALL OF IT IS SO GOOD! I read this cover to cover in an afternoon. I simply cannot believe this is this writer’s debut novel; her pacing and spice scenes are immaculate!

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely, filthy little romance! Extra stars for the Gilmore Girls reference. I totally get why this author’s style is compared to Ali Hazelwood. Incredible debut novella.

[Reba Mayo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood!
This book does so much in such a short amount of time. I really loved our two main characters and the chemistry the author managed to create between the two. It also has the perfect amount of spice that doesn’t feel forced! I’ll definitely be re-reading this one and can’t wait to see what’s next!!

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

About a good love story that all of us women want if I’m being honest. The amount of WANT from a male and how you just feel so important was shown in this. It’s only 92 pages, but it made me want to leave my boyfriend and find someone to have an experience like this with lol.

[Amani · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute! Need the author’s AO3 account stat. I know she has one I just can’t prove it!

[Kathryn Benesch · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute enemies to lovers novella with some spice! Read in one sitting

[Brianna Ulven · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was the perfect amount of spice and story-telling! This felt like reading Ali Hazelwood in the best way!! 🫶🏼

[Antonia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute little read! I love a good novella! Such a good little break!