Snowed In With You: A Sycamore Mountain small town firefighter holiday novella

by L.M. Fox

While you're happy for all of your friends,
you can't help but dread the longest wedding day in history.

After living through the devastation of your parents' divorce,
you have no plans to follow in their footsteps.

Until you see her.

The connection is instant.

The very last thing you need in your life.

But there's no fighting this.

The following morning, she's gone,

but her memory lingers,
leaving you hungry for more.

You manage to see her again,
but she's no longer the carefree, wild spirit you remember.

Something is off.
What's she hiding?

It was supposed to be one evening of no strings fun.

No names, no complications.

Just. One. Night.



Or is it?



This is a full length standalone, small town firefighter, holiday romance with an element of suspense.

While it can be read alone, it is connected to the Sycamore Mountain series.

Genres: Holiday, Holiday Romance, Romantic Suspense, Emotional, Firefighters, Slow Burn

310 pages, Paperback

Published December 10, 2025

About the author

Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.

Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.

She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.

Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Char meets Dave at her best friend Ellie's wedding. The chemistry was instantaneous and the sparks fly. Char sneaks out the next morning with no plans to ever see him again. Char's past sneaks up on her and when Dave sees Char again, she's no longer the vibrant woman from the wedding. Char distances herself from her friends and family hoping to save them from her secrets, but Dave feels the strongest of pulls toward Char and wants to do nothing but protect her from whatever has her worried and scared.

Overall, I'd give this book 3. It was a cute story between Char and Dave, it didn't have the depth that I like, but it was an easy read. I absolutely loved the representation of strong female bonds (friendships and parental figures) throughout this book!!

*One night stand, insta-lust
*Witness protection
*Romance suspense

Format: ebook

Thank you to Hambright PR and LM Fox for the ARC!

[Leanna Streeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this romance so much. I picked it up planning to read a few chapters, and suddenly I was finishing the whole thing in one sitting. It’s the perfect cozy, suspense laced holiday read, snow, small-town charm, a broody firefighter, and a heroine carrying far more than she lets anyone see.

The chemistry between Char and Dave hits instantly, but what really pulled me in was how layered they both are. Char is strong, hurting, and trying so hard to outrun her past. Dave is that quietly protective, low-key soft hero who notices everything, especially when something is off with her. Every time they were on the page together, I melted a little.

The suspense element is genuinely well done not too heavy, not too light, just enough tension to keep me turning the pages while still letting the romance breathe. And the spice is hot but never overwhelms the story. It’s balanced exactly the way I love in a romantic suspense novella.

This was heartfelt, fast paced, and full of that warm holiday magic I crave this time of year. A wonderful one-sitting read, and now I definitely want more from this series. Thanks to Hambright For the ARC.

[Lady Georgette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Date : 13th December 2025
Book : Snowed In With You
Author : L.M Fox
Genre : Contemporary Romance / Suspense

Rating : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the story of Charlene (Char) and Dave who meets at a wedding and ends up stuck together when a winter storm hits their small mountain town and completely shuts everything down.

A little insight on Char is that she’s super independent hence why she is very used to handling everything on her own. So the fact that it gets snowed in, she is now forced to slow down and actually sit with her feelings instead of brushing them off.

And then there’s Dave, who is a small town firefighter who swore not to fall for a woman but that is until Char shows up. The problem is, they both have emotional baggages that they are keeping a secret. 🤫

[MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

(3.7 Stars)
Charlene lives and works in Candy Cane Key. When her friend asks her to go to her wedding she is both happy but nervous. She is hiding from her past but how long can you truly hide before it catches up to you? Dave aka Smoke isn’t thrilled of the idea of going to a wedding but it’s his friend’s so he reluctantly attends & that’s where he meets Char. When he goes to visit Char in Candy Cane later, can he get her to her face her past and find there can be a future with happiness? This is an emotional, slowly building story about past trauma and finding your way of healing. Told in first person and dual POV.

[Michellelovesreading · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a great book. I read it in a couple days. I 10/10 recommend this book.

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Akku · Rating 4 out of 5]

✦ 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 4.5✨

✦ 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Dec 11, 2025

✦ 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
• snowed-in romance
• cinnamon roll firefighter hero
• survivor heroine
• found family
• romantic suspense
• trauma + comfort
• protective mmc
• slow burn to full melt
• holiday vibes

✦ 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
This story starts with a girl who has spent years only surviving. Char has carried the weight of fear and betrayal since she was a teenager and yet she still shows up every day fighting for joy. Her courage is so soft and real. When she ends up snowed in with Dave the sweetest most golden-hearted firefighter her life finally pauses long enough to feel what love actually looks like.
The chemistry between them feels like warm blankets Dave is protective in the gentlest way. He sees Char’s scars and still calls her brave. He becomes her comfort place without ever rushing her. Their moments together had my heart melting nonstop.
One thing I adored is how beautifully the book shows that family isn’t always blood. The mother-daughter relationship here is complicated painful and so emotional. It teaches that choosing yourself is strength. Some people break you and some people help you rebuild and those rebuilders deserve the name family.
The story blends suspense healing and romance so smoothly. Every chapter feels like Char taking back pieces of her life. By the end she isn’t just loved she is free. Watching her go from scared girl to a woman who believes she deserves happiness was the best feeling.
A cozy and hopeful winter romance with a hero who holds my heart gently and a heroine who finds hers again. I closed the book smiling because she finally gets everything she once believed she couldn’t have love safety and a future with fireworks.
Thank you so much hambrightpr for the free ARC!

[Amanda - leftamongthepages · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into Snowed In With You expecting cozy holiday vibes, and while there were parts I enjoyed, this one left me a little conflicted.

First of all… Char’s mother? Absolutely awful. Women who choose men over their children will never make sense to me, and that part of the story was hard to read. The prologue also had me pretty confused, and it took a while before I felt grounded in what was actually happening.

Char (aka Charlene… aka Kendal 👀) was an interesting character, though. Sycamore Mountain made me laugh, the wedding chaos was wild (who does four weddings in a day??), and Betty was basically a real-life fairy godmother, I loved her. Char’s friendship with Ellie was genuinely sweet. I also loved Liz and Margaret, another example of real-life fairy godmothers

Once we finally learn Char’s real story and that she’s in witness protection, things should have gotten intense… but for me, the reveal felt a bit underwhelming. I kept waiting for a bigger, more dramatic payoff, especially with the creepy rich guy and the tension around her past. When everything was finally explained, it felt rushed instead of explosive.

I did like Char and Dave together, they worked as a couple, but Dave moved fast, and the timeline jumps were confusing. The story would bounce months ahead without much warning, which pulled me out of it more than once.

Overall, this didn’t quite feel like a holiday romance to me, and I wish the mystery elements had landed harder. Still, there were moments of warmth, humor, and good character dynamics that kept me reading.

Not a bad read, just not the cozy, snowed-in romance I was hoping for.

Thank you to Hambright PR for the ARC!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun read, and had me hooked from the very beginning. If you love romantic suspense, you will want to add this one to your tbr!

Charlene has been hiding from her past in the little town of Candy Cane Key since she was 17. She finally ventures out of town to attend her best friend’s wedding. During the road trip, she runs into a man that makes her hackles rise a couple of times. This continues to make her feel like she’s never going to be safe. Once she makes it to the wedding, she meets Dave. They have an instant connection and an amazing night together, but she takes off running the first chance she gets. She doesn’t want to risk anyone and bring them into her mess of a life. But once she’s back home, she feels someone watching her, sees a strange man across the street, and gets a threatening note left on her car. She decides to leave Candy Cane Key and return to Sycamore Mountain where her best friend and Dave are. I don’t want to say much more than that and spoil anything.

This book will keep you hooked. The suspense is gripping, and it has an amazing grand gesture at the end without a third act breakup! Thank you Hambright Pr for the arc!

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snowed In With You is a swoony holiday romance with a touch of suspense and cozy found-family charm. This was my first book by L.M. Fox, and even though it’s part of an interconnected series, it reads perfectly well as a standalone—though I’m now eager to dive into the rest of the Sycamore Mountain books. Fans of Catherine Cowels will appreciate the suspenseful threads woven through Char and Dave’s story, adding tension without overshadowing the romance. A few moments felt a bit rushed or edging toward insta-love, but it ultimately worked given the intensity of their first encounter and the circumstances that brought them together. Overall, it’s a heart-warming, fast-paced holiday read with just the right amount of excitement to keep the pages turning.

[Christina Egan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute small town cozy read with a good storyline. Char is leery about leaving her small Florida community of Candy Cane Key but when her friend is getting married, she knows she has to make the trip.
She travels up to Sycamore, North Carolina for the wedding and meets a cute firefighter, Dave who she has an incredible night with. She vanishes without saying goodbye to him but he can’t get her out of his head and she can’t stop thinking of him either. She has a big secret she has been hiding from her town and friends that is stopping her from taking a leap toward love.
This was a quick read with a cozy winter holiday vibe that was perfect for this time of year. If you like:
❄️small town vibes
❄️ firefighter MMC
❄️ Spicy romance

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Char and Dave meet at their best friend’s wedding. They hit it off pretty fast, joking, flirting, and sharing looks. They have one amazing night, that was the deal. But sometimes deals are broken, and he can’t stop thinking about her; she can’t stop either.

They both have past baggage that is difficult to overcome. She is running from it, he is dealing with the aftermath. Might be part of what keeps them apart.

Layla outdid herself with this book. It’s such an extraordinary story, just the right amount of suspense and romance. Such an interesting storyline.
I really didn’t want to put this book down, it was just super entertaining to read. Such a heartfelt story, that had me tearing up and biting my nails at the same time.

[Lori Albertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this story! Who wouldn’t with so many happily ever afters for the characters?! Meeting Char and Dave along with so many more was so much fun. Learning to love and leave their lonely, scared pasts behind them, Char and Dave flourish together. Snowed in with You by LM Fox is a perfect winter romance.

Shout out to LM Fox for sending me this copy. I thoroughly loved it!

[Tiffany Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited when this author released this book! I couldn't wait to read it and it definitely did not disappoint!

Char & Dave were so good together! I love the fact that they were snowed in and that Dave was the protective, cinnamon roll she needed.

The chemistry was great and I loved all the banter!

[Torey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Smoke and Char are amazing 😍. this is such a well written story. I love that we get to see some characters from past stories, too. the true representation and support for depression was fantastic.

[Mindy Menotti bookishly_mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snowed In With You by LM Fox was everything I want in a snowed in angsty romance, and then some. Set against the backdrop of a small town and centered around a firefighter hero, this story pulled me in from the very first page and never let go.

The premise alone hooked me: one unforgettable night during what feels like the longest wedding day ever, no names, no strings… and then she’s gone.

But what really makes this book shine is the angsty romance LM Fox writes so beautifully… full of emotion, longing, and that undeniable spark that lingers long after you close the book.

Charlene and Dave are the kind of characters you can’t help but fall for and root for from the start. Both are carrying emotional baggage, Dave, whose fear of repeating his parents’ painful divorce adds real depth to his character. And Char, her entire childhood and younger teen years were so hard to endure for her, but she was a fighter and got away!

Their connection is instant and intense, yet far from easy. The bumps in their path made their journey all the more satisfying.

I loved watching them slowly find their way back to each other, even when things felt messy, complicated, and uncertain. I loved the way he made her feel safe when she had never felt that way in her life. I loved how she didn’t have the feeling of looking over her shoulder because she knew he would protect her with his own life.

There’s also an element of suspense woven into the story that kept me turning pages, wondering what Charlene was hiding and how it would all unravel. What starts as “just one night” quickly becomes something deeper, richer, and impossible to ignore. Though the journey to the ending was hard for them both… they truly knew in their hearts that the trust between them was undeniable and beautiful to watch unfold.

Romantic, emotional, and perfectly wintery, Snowed In With You is a standalone romance that delivers heart, heat, and hope.

LM Fox once again proves why her stories are so easy to fall into and so hard to forget.

Bravo LM! You did an outstanding job with Char and Dave’s story and I cannot recommend it enough.

[Kirsty · Rating 5 out of 5]

I READ THIS IN ONE SITTING AND I HAVE ZERO REGRETS—ONLY VIBES, FEELS, AND FIREFIGHTER-INDUCED FERALITY.

Snowed In With You by LM Fox completely consumed me. Like, I picked it up “just for a chapter” and suddenly hours disappeared, my responsibilities vanished, and I was emotionally attached to Dave “Smoke” and Charlene like they were my own chaotic small-town friends. This book had me in a CHOKEHOLD.

First of all—THEIR FIRST MEETING???
Instant connection.
Instant spark.
Instant “oh noooo this is everything I shouldn’t want but I want it SO BAD” energy.

Dave is over here trying desperately not to believe in love, not to get attached, not to repeat the mess he saw growing up… and then Charlene walks in like a wildfire in lipstick and he’s DONE. Absolutely leveled.

And Charlene??
This carefree, wild, fun, no-strings night goddess—who disappears the next morning like Cinderella only hotter and more mysterious. I LOVE HER.

But then the next time they meet?
Ohhhh my heart.
She’s not the same sparkly wild thing he remembers. She’s carrying something heavy, hiding something big, and the shift in her energy hit me straight in the chest. I was SO invested, I was practically interrogating the book like “GIRL WHAT HAPPENED??”

And Dave… the way he immediately senses something’s wrong and wants to protect her—without pushing, without demanding, just quietly showing up—I MELTED. FULL PUDDLE. No one talk to me.

The chemistry??
INSANE.
Ridiculous.
Ridiculously insane. Like smoke-and-flame, firefighter-coded, “we shouldn’t but we absolutely will” vibes that had me clutching the pages.

Then LM Fox throws in
❄️ small town charm
❄️ holiday magic
❄️ suspense that had me sweating
❄️ forced proximity
❄️ a firefighter hero named SMOKE (COME ON)

And I was GONE.

Dave “Smoke” is everything—broody, loyal, protective, low-key soft, and completely wrecked by Charlene from the second he meets her. And Charlene is strong, complicated, hurting, hopeful, and impossible not to root for.

This wasn’t just a romance.
It was chemistry, tension, emotion, mystery, and “oh no I’m falling in love” panic all wrapped in snow and small-town holiday lights.

I devoured it.
In one sitting.
With my whole heart in my throat.

[Farrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review

4.4 ⭐ 3 🌶

What would you do if everything you ever wanted could be taken from you because you let someone in?

Char has lived her entire adult life with thoughts like that. Lay low, stay local, don't make waves. If she follows her rules, maybe they won't find her. If she follows her rules, maybe the little life she's allowed herself to live, the few friends she's made, will be ok. She knew the trip to her friends wedding was a risk, and the alluring firefighter who makes her feel safer than she's ever felt before wasn't supposed to be part of the equation...

Dave knows what bad relationships look like, and he's seen the damage it can leave behind. He's sworn he won't repeat the cycle, or let a woman potentially face the same cycle he witnessed as a child. But when he met the alluring green eyed goddess at his Squads mass wedding(4 firefighter weddings, 1 day. Genius!), he knows she's different. But she's made it clear its just a fun night... He wants more.

After returning home from the wedding, things are stange, and Char can't help but feel insecure and worried. A surprise visit from her friend brings Dave along in tow, and he can't help but notice that she's different. What's changed? Whys she so closed off, gun shy and jumpy? What's she hiding? And why does he feel so protective of a woman he barely knows?

With intense feelings, redemption of self, overcoming trauma, and learning to grow past your weaknesses( Plus a healthy splash of some witty one liners)... This one is a great road trip through what it takes to find the family that truly loves you and how you have to grab hold when you get there. The side characters are just as important as the FMC and MMC and bring so much depth to the story, it makes this one so fulfilling!

Tropes included but not limited to
Firefighter
Small town Romance
Found Family
Cinnamon Roll
Hidden Identity
Past Trauma
HEA
Holiday Vibes

Thank you to LM Fox for this one. I am off to snatch up the rest of the characters

[keoni💌✨🌙🌷 · Rating 5 out of 5]

char has spent most of her life surviving. after an abusive childhood and being placed in witness protection at seventeen she has lived on the run afraid to get too close or stay too long. eventually she finds a small town where she can finally breathe build a quiet life and believe she is safe.
dave has his own scars. growing up with a cheating father and a mother whose mental health slowly unraveled taught him responsibility far too young. becoming a firefighter was his way of protecting others the way he once wished someone had protected his family. steady kind and selfless he is everything char has trained herself not to need.

they meet at a wedding when char takes a big risk by leaving the safety of her carefully built world to support her best friend. dave is there for his own best friend and neither of them expects the instant pull that snaps into place between them. the connection is effortless intense and impossible to ignore. but char’s past is never far behind and the life she escaped is not done with her yet. trusting dave means risking everything she has fought to protect including her freedom and her heart.

this was such a lovely winter romance book filled with found family, slow burn love, lust, suspense and mental health topics. the main characters dave and char are such loveable characters from the get go and you find yourself feeling so connected to them and root for them from the beginning!
i also loved all of the family and friend characters in the book, the found family was just lovely!
it was so heartwarming to read char and dave overcome past traumas, learn new things about themselves and learn to finally let somebody into their lives and love them for exactly who they are.

thank you to LM Fox and hambright PR for this arc copy 🤍

#HPRSnowedInWithYou #LMFox #HambrightPR

[Melissa Cooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Char's on the run from her past, constantly looking over her shoulder for fear those that hurt her will one day show up to finish the job. Dave's a small town fire fighter, the perpetual bachelor, and thinks his life is fine just the way it is. Until he meets Char at their mutual friend's wedding and sparks fly. They share an incredible night together until he wakes up alone the next morning, already desperately missing this woman that captivated him from the moment he laid eyes on her. As the weeks go on and neither of them can stop thinking about one another, you know something incredible is coming. When they cross paths again he immediately notices a change in her, not knowing that danger is lurking at her door. She's struggling with her feelings for him, and the fear that her past has caught up with her. Even though they both want something more, she continues to push him away to protect him and her found family that she loves so dearly. When she finally opens up to him, and lets him carry her fear and pain it's like she could breathe for the first time in forever. The connection they built and the way he protected her will have you swooning over the man he becomes for her. The building tension as danger lurks was exciting and had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the combination of suspense and romance and boy, was the spice ever spicy. My heart was so happy that Char finally got the HEA she didn't even realize she wanted until Dave showed her there was life and love waiting for her. Snowed in With You was an incredible read and you definitely need to add it to your TBR.

[Jo Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

SNOWED IN WITH YOU by LM FOX ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Snowed In With You is the third (#3) book in the SYCAMORE MOUNTAIN series

This was my first read of a LM Fox book and I really enjoyed it.

‘Snowed In’ is a delightful winter season romance with a cinnamon role hero and the girl of his dreams….if only she hadn’t disappeared after their one perfect night together!

Smoke and Char are a great couple, their chemistry is off the charts! There are open door scenes but they are tastefully done and in fitting with the story line.

There is a suspense thread running throughout the story as we slowly discover what Char is running from and why. Smoke is the quintessential hot firefighter with a heart of gold. I would have loved to see a bit more action from Char’s stepfather and Smoke’s dad but it was good to see them come a cropper at the end.

Neither of the main characters have had the best upbringing, for different reasons but it cements their relationship as they both sympathise with the others issues.

The side characters are really intriguing and interesting and bring an extra layer to the story. Some of their antics were hilarious.

I read an ebook copy of this book with just over 300 pages, a ‘couple’ cover and excellent editing.

If you’re looking for a sweet, holiday romance with slight threat and some open door action then I highly recommend this book to you.

With thanks to #LMFox #HPRSnowedInWithYou #HambrightPR for a chance to read.

All comments are my own honest, unbiased opinion.


✂️ Firefighter
✂️ Small Town Romance
✂️ Suspense
✂️ Holiday Romance
✂️ Open Door Spice
✂️ 🔥🔥🔥

[Gwen Shafer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book have mThis book have me in a chokehold from beginning to end. You will get mystery, suspense, twists and turns, small town charm, holiday magic, forced proximity, a broody protective small town firefighter and a strong complicated not impossible to root for heroin.
Charlene is living a quiet peaceful life in Candy Cane Key. She owns her own business and is trying to just be. But things start happening that send her right back to the past. Her best friend's wedding is right around the corner and she is scared to go but she does it for her best friend. That is when she runs into Dave a.k.a Smoke who changes her way of thinking.
Dave is a broody protective low key soft guy who doesnt like romance or weddings. He is afraid to get involved because they always seem to only want his money. But one look, one night and he is completely wrecked by Charlene.
But will her past take everything from them? Will they even get the chance to see if the chemistry brewing between them is really and worth fighting for?
I was absolutely hooked with these characters and the storyline. It was so very well written and had so much suspense it had me in a chokehold waiting to see what was going to happen especially with Charlene.
I absolutely would recommend this book to anyone who might love a little suspense and mystery thrown in with love and romance.e in a chokehold from beginning to end.

[cmk.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

•arc review•Snowed In With You•LM Fox•

[4⭐️]

release date: December 11th

thank you so much to @hambright_pr and @authorlmfox for the advanced copy of this book!!

BLURB✨

While you’re happy for all of your friends,
you can’t help but dread the longest wedding day in history.
After living through the devastation of your parents’ divorce,
you have no plans to follow in their footsteps.

Until you see her. The connection is instant.
The very last thing you need in your life.
But there’s no fighting this.

The following morning, she’s gone, but her memory lingers,
leaving you hungry for more.
You manage to see her again, but she’s no longer the carefree,
wild spirit you remember.

Something is off. What’s she hiding?
It was supposed to be one evening of no strings fun.
No names, no complications. Just. One. Night.
Or is it?

I enjoyed this book so much and could not put it down, needing to know what was going to happen next. It had everything you could want. Suspense, emotional pasts, firefighters in a small mountain town, and the perfect spice 🥵 Dave meets Char once and after their one perfect night together, he is left wanting so much more. Char has a very emotional/rough past and is not about to have a long distance relationship when she is content and safe in her little town of Candy Cane Key. They meet again and Dave realizes that Char might be hiding from something or someone, and all he wants to do is help her. This story keeps you guessing and wanting more the entire time. I enjoyed this book so much and look forward to reading more of LM Fox’s work in the future!!

#HPRSnowedInWithYou #LMFox #HambrightPR #romanticsuspense #smalltownfirefighterromance

[Sarah's Always Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off absolutely everyone needs a Betty in their live. A redneck fairy godmother who packs a revolver in her bra and will use it anyone so much as looks at you funny.

This was my first book by LM Fox and I have not previously read any of the other books int he Sycamore Series. While it took me a second to get into it and learn all the characters it really wasn't a problem and you can definitely read as a standalone or out of order.

Char is a woman who has remained off the grid completely running from a past that terrifiers her- hiding in plain site. She travels for the first time in years outside of her little safety net to Sycamore Mountain for her best friends wedding and meets firefighter Dave. The chemistry between them is smoking and this book is the perfect amount of spice, plot and vulnerability. While there isn't any real big highs or sudden twists the beauty of this book is the vulnerability that Chars shows to finally have her friends and Dave know the truth of her past. Dave also shares his family with Char and gives her a place to feel safe. While simple the text messages between them you know are a big step for Char. To open herself up. This is a book that is subtle and feel of meaning.

Absolutely fantastic and easy read- wonderful for the holiday/ winter season.

Thank you to Hambright PR and the author for providing an ARC.

#hprSnowedInwithYou #LMFox #hambrightPR

[Kelchickbooklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Five stars are nowhere near enough for this beautifully written, emotionally charged, and heartbreaking, yet heartwarming, love story. Ms. Fox writes stories that get so invested in, you lose all track of time. When I read the teasers for this book, I knew it was going to be a book where you want to jump in, tell Char that she deserves to be loved and to have the world at her feet. I also felt that Dave was going to be a man who would show her that if she would only let someone love he,r she would see there are good people out there.

Char and Dave meet at her friend Ellie's wedding. Before I forget, I loved all the cameos in this book. From Ellie and Matt to Harrison and Harlow with the boys and their dads. There was an instant attraction, but there was something Char was hiding that saw her running early the next morning. Here is where we get to see what the real Dave is like, caring, protective and wanting to dig deep into why she is the way she is. They have so many secrets they are hiding and in turn, it does affect their relationship.

Then there is the suspense with the twists and turns that Ms. Fox throws at us that had my heart breaking for Char. I love how Dave was there for her and wanted to protect her from everything.

Snowed In With You is one book that I will remember for a long time. The gripping storyline and the characters who grew with the help of friends, found family and love, will have you feeling all kinds of emotions.

[•Cici• Theory of A Dreamer Book Blog♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

As soon as this book was announced I couldn't wait to read it! It always makes me smile whenever I can dive into more of this author's work. I headed back into the Sycamore Mountain world as soon as I could! I enjoyed this story so much!

Char and Dave's journey pulled me in! As these two collided what ignited between them couldn't be ignored. As they are brought back together, can Dave and Char have something real between them? and can they each other in?

Both Dave and Char got me into their story quickly! I enjoyed the way that these two met and how they were brought back together. From personal stuff, things thrown their way, and the feelings between them, I wanted to see how Char and Dave would take it all on! I wasn't sure what all to expect in their story which I loved.

I really felt for Char and admired her strength throughout. The way that Dave was with Char was so sweet to see! These two truly connected which touched my heart. The chemistry between Dave and Char was so good! I went through so many emotions with these two!

I so enjoyed being back in the Sycamore Mountain world!

With Snowed In With You, Ms.Fox has created such a good romance that brought holiday vibes, firefighter, realness and spice, moments that kept me on edge, and many feels! Definitely check it out this holiday season! ❄

Check out the author's trigger warnings.


*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from the author*

[kbn1031 · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Snowed In With You by LM Fox

Snowed In With You is a bit of an instant love story and romantic suspense all in one. Char has to leave the safety she's come to depend on and travel out of town for her best friend's wedding. Once she's there, she meets Dave and has a great time. 😉 There is an instant connection between them, and it feels like they have known each other for years. They agree to no last names and a one night only arrangement. Which should work for Dave because he "isn't a relationship guy." However, as days pass by, they both constantly think about the other. Time and again, they keep meeting, and they finally decide to stop resisting the only thing that’s felt right in a long time. But, the past has a way of sneaking back in. Will their new love be able to survive the secrets of the past and threats to their future?

Every time I read a romantic suspense story, I question myself about why I don't read more of them! 🤣 I really enjoyed this one. It was very fast-paced, and I wanted to keep reading just to figure out all the secrets. Speaking of secrets, I feel like Dave might have a previous life we aren't aware of. The dude seems to "have a guy" for everything. 🤔 Good thing, too! Add in the strong female friends and found family vibes, and this is a solid, entertaining read.

I received an ARC of this book, but these opinions are my own. I would like to thank the author, LM Fox, and Hambright PR for allowing me the privilege of reading her work. ❤️

[Leah May Lim-Atienza · Rating 4 out of 5]

This holiday romance pulled me in with its emotional depth and the palpable chemistry between the main characters. Sparks flew between Dave and Char at Matt and Ellie's wedding, and what’s meant to be a one night stand became something more.

Neither of them remained untouched after their encounter, even as they tried hard to pretend otherwise. I love how Dave is steady, grounded, and quietly swoony even as Char carries a past she’s desperately trying to outrun. 


Now, Char isn’t just escaping the harshness of Sycamore Mountain’s winter. She’s running from real danger, and that tension will draw you in. What I appreciated most was how Dave never tries to “fix” her, but instead shows up when it matters most. He offered safety, patience, and reassurance when her fear threatens to take over. His care feels earned and deeply comforting, making their romance all the more meaningful.

Plus, there are the lovable side characters. Matt, Dave’s best friend, brings loyalty and warmth, while Ellie, who is Char’s best friend and Matt’s wife, offers grounded, loving support. She never wavered even when she learned of Char’s past. And the women in Char’s corner, Betty, Liz, Margaret, and Nora Jean, felt like a protective circle of strength, who reminded her that she’s not as alone as she thinks.

This is a heartfelt and quietly powerful winter romance that balances swoon with substance.

[Alaina (Manon Blackbeak’s Version)✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

To say that Snowed in With You took me by surprise would be an understatement. I devoured this book front to back in one sitting 🙌🏻 I couldn’t get enough of Char and Dave’s story 💞

✌🏻 Dual POV
❄️ Small Town Romance
🫠 Romantic suspense
✨ Survivor FMC
🍯 Cinnamon Roll MMC
🫶🏻 Found family
❤️‍🩹 Trauma & healing
💥 He falls first and hard

This story is a healing journey. It’s about learning to trust ourselves and others again, letting love back in and believing in happy endings✨🫶🏻

Why you should read it :
- The alchemy between Char and Dave is amazing. From the get go, you FEEL it in your bones that these two are meant to be 💫
- The angst will make your stomach drop, the suspense will keep you on edge, but the healing will mend your heart ❤️‍🩹
- The small gestures are everything 🥞 sometimes love is showed through quietness and simple things. And Dave gives a masterclass on the topic in every little thing he does 🥹
- The pace is not rushed and shows how healing takes time and that its process isn’t linear. Char is given the right space to figure out what she needs and wants for herself 🙌🏻
- The female bonds are off the charts! Liz, Margaret, Betty and Ellie are girl’s girls through and through 👯‍♀️
- Betty. Just crazy pants Betty 🪄

PS: I spent the whole book scared that my girl would get jumped. I almost expected some Enough JLo-like action 🫣 never been happier to be wrong 😮‍💨

#HPRSnowedInWithYou
#LMFox
#HambrightPR

[Cassi B · Rating 4 out of 5]

"...this ass is glorious. I know you’re committed to this whole one-night, no-names thing. But if you could just leave this juicy peach here with me, the rest of you can do whatever you like.”

🧑‍🚒❄️🧑‍🚒❄️🧑‍🚒❄️

🧑‍🚒ONS ❄️Secret Identity
🧑‍🚒Tragic Past ❄️Small Town
🧑‍🚒Firefighter MMC ❄️Hairdresser FMC
🧑‍🚒Romantic Suspense ❄️Forced Proximity

🧑‍🚒❄️🧑‍🚒❄️🧑‍🚒❄️

Char has been in hiding for over 15 years and won't allow herself to be in any sort of relationship in order to protect those around her. Dave, for his part, is against a relationship for himself after he witnessed the damage of his parent's failed marriage. Together they have enough emotional baggage to fill a train car, so why not get lost in each other for a night following your friends' wedding?

Despite the intense connection, she refuses to allow things to be more than one night in order to protect everyone around her. It isn't until she's pushed into a corner (months later) that she finally admits her deepest secrets to her best friend and then to Dave, later, when they are snowed in at his place.

This is a sweet romance with just enough angst and suspense to keep you reading. There are also plenty of side characters, I'm looking at you Betty, that will have you falling in love with this story. It was my first from LM Fox and I plan to add her to my TBR.

Thank you to Hambright PR for a copy of this!

[Michelle Marinello · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review
Snowed In With You
By: L.M. Fox
Pub Date: December 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5


Well LM Fox has done it again with another 5 star read!

It was supposed to be one evening of fun. No strings. No names or complications. Just. One. Night… or so they thought.

Snowed In With You is a beautifully written romantic suspense novella filled with small town charm, twists and turns, and two characters that you’ll love.

Char is your strong heroine who is on the run from her past. She lives in Candy Cane Lane where she finally feels somewhat safe. When she gets invited to her best friend’s wedding, she is a little nervous, but she doesn’t miss it. Dave is the Char’s best friend’s new hubby who is protective and has his own fear of letting anyone in. He wasn’t too thrilled to be going to the wedding, but when he saw her everything changed in that instant. Oh and did I mention he was a firefighter 🔥

Charlene and Dave are two people that have one incredible night together and also one that neither of them can forget about. Their connection was immediate and their chemistry was undeniable. And I loved the way Dave pays attention to Charlene and just knows when her energy changes. It adds such feelings and heart to the suspense of the story.

Snowed In With You is such a good romance that brings you holiday vibes, moments that keep you on your toes, spice and so many feels.

Thank you @authorlmfox & @hambrightpr for this ARC! ❄️

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