Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella

by Renee Regent

Two heartwarming tales of love and redemption. And snow.

Noelle’s Promise
Does your past define the future?
Noelle has one cardinal rule─never, ever celebrate the holidays. But now she’s promised to spend them with her boyfriend, Logan, and his extended family. As the festivities begin, bad memories surface. She manages to suppress her anxiety and join in the celebrations, until an unexpected incident sends her fleeing into the night. Can she overcome her past before it ruins her future?

Eve’s Hope
Can a holiday be unlucky every year?
When her heater goes out in the middle of a rare Atlanta snowstorm, reclusive Eve accepts the invitation to her handsome neighbor’s party. Expecting to be bored to tears, she encounters a few surprises before the countdown to midnight begins. Can she survive just one New Year’s Eve without her bad luck kicking in?

126 pages, Paperback

Published November 6, 2017

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Reviews

[Pauline Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review
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I bought this novella, Running In Snow by Renee Regent on, Amazon.com, as a personal pick of mine. This novella is based on personal stories of the author, although still a work of fiction. Renee Regent wrote this to acknowledge people who have hard times and to give them hope. There are two separate stories plus at the end, the first chapter from the first book of the Higher Elevation series.
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Story 1.
Novelle's Promise - Novelle is not into Christmas! She's been a bit of a grinch since she was 8, but now over 30, things have turned pear shaped for her. She's to spend time with her boyfriend, Logan, Lily (his daughter) and extended family. At her boyfriends parents house Christmas Eve, she learns very quickly how important Christmas is to them....family traditions, dressing up on Christmas Eve, in the most gaudy looking jerseys ever. The night progresses, every one happy, joyful, the music gets louder, but so does the volumn of one particular member of the family.....this is the key that unlocks Novelles heart... dashing out, she can't hack it anymore ... what does she find on that snowy day? Is her heart broken for good? Can she face her nightmares? Can she tell Logan her little secret why?
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Well........ Renee got me... with the opening line "I'm about to break my cardinal rule and I'm terrified" I was all eyes and ears. The author is good at tantalising and teasing, as Logan asked why Novelle didn't like Christmas.... I wanted to know too and there was a curiosity that hung in the story.
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Story 2.
Eve's Hope - Eve never has fun on New Years Eve, whatever she plans never comes out right. This year it's all about the heating ... gone ... ka-poof , well you know how it is, it all breaks down at this time of year (typical) ... trying not to feel sorry for herself she weighs up her options. Mentally checking off a list of no hopefuls, she decided to stay put. Next door neighbour invites Eve around to his place, as he is throwing a party. Eve declines. Eve changes her mind (every woman's prerogative) and tells of her disastrous state of affairs, plus she gets to go into a cosy warm house.... but really was it worth it for Eve? Was the nasty surprise really worth the food, drink and warmth?
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Renee again had me hook, line and sinkered, with her one liners. It takes alot for me to be pulled into a story straight away, but, Renee seems to have a natural knack. I can't really say anymore as I will give the story away, but there was a point in the story where I gasped and said, "Oh no!! Oh, no, no, no, no nooooooo" probably any single woman's nightmare just came true. (and it certainly wasn't to do with getting pregnant, if that's what you are wondering)
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This ebook novella comes highly recommended by me. I am extremely impressed and it would suit anyone who likes novellas, who likes Christmas themed books, perfect for a holiday read and anyone who likes reading about mis matched people.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Running in Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent is a super quick and easy read. The book is made up of two short stories set around Christmas and the New Year. I enjoyed both of these stories, and they were well written, but I wanted them to be longer, so I could fully immerse myself in them and find out more about the characters, backstories, and background information.

Noelle’s Promise
Noelle has some really bad memories which centre around Christmas- so she decided a very long time ago that she would never celebrate the holiday ever again. But with boyfriend Logan now a huge part of her life- she has agreed to spend Christmas with him, AND his family. She is anxious about it all, especially when the festivities cause her memories and issues to bubble to the surface. Things come to a head and escape seems to be her only option. But she soon realises that she will continue to be stuck in the past and unable to embrace the future until she faces/deals with her past.
A sweet story and emotive story!

Eve’s Hope
Eve has major issues with New Year’s Eve, as she considers it jinxed. The unluckiest night of the year for her. So, the best thing to do is batten down the hatches and stay home. But you know what they say about the best laid plans…
Circumstances soon have her accepting an invitation to her neighbor's party- which she expects will be a flop. But is it? Will this be the New Year’s Eve that surprises her- the one that changes everything- the one that she will definitely remember?
Well worth the read to find out.

Looking forward more from Ms. Regent!

Thank you, Ms. Regent!

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Running In Snow - A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent comprises of two very, very short stories that are easy to read but both are heart wrenching to some degree. One is set around Christmas eve and the other New Years eve. They are we written but I would have liked to see them as longer stories.

Noelle’s Promise
Noelle does not do Christmas but when she falls in love she tries hard. After fleeing a party she realises that she needs to deal with her past before she can move forward.

Eve’s Hope
Eve hates New Years eve, nothing ever goes right for her so a night in it is but when she answers her door it turns out that this may actually be a night to remember.

[Pam James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshingly different.

Each of these stories are very different. Yet each lady has a reason to not want to celebrate. Noelle just does not do Christmas, and Eve does not do New Years Eve. Both are heart warming. Both made me sigh. Yet each one has it 's own tale. From a Fan... Pam James.

[Heather Bass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read a couple of books from this author and they are always great. This book is two short stories that will get you into the holiday spirit. These stories got me hooked on this book and I couldn’t put it down. I read this book straight through. These stories are different but all about the same thing, hope.

Noelle has some very bad Christmas memories and that’s why she doesn’t celebrate it. She now has a boyfriend in her life that is taking her to see his family for Christmas. Noelle is scared that something bad is going to happen. She is doing just fine until all her memories come back and she runs. Will Noelle find peace or will her memories continue to haunt her?

Eve can’t stand New Years and she thinks she is cursed. So she stays home this year but that turns out to be not as good. Eve ends up at a party that can change her life if she lets it. She is at her hot neighbors house and she feels something she has not felt before. Will Eve have an unforgettable New Years or will it be even worse?

[Badass Lioness · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noelle's past Christmas with her parents when she was 8 caused her to not celebrate the holiday for the last 30 years. So, I am assuming that she is 38. She has fallen for Logan and his daughter, Lily, but she's is still holding on to her past and keeping it from him. As the story unfolds, she finally reveals her secret, and it is heartbreaking.

Christmas with Logan's family is not quite as smooth as she hoped it would be, and the "bumps" cause her unease. She ends up running away and having to make a decision about whether to allow her past to dictate her life. I really got caught up in her dilemma, and when the truth was revealed, I was tearful. I am sure that there will be readers who can relate to this story line and even if they cannot, they can sympathize with Noelle.

I wish that there was a bit more of the romance between Logan and Noelle in this novella. That was all that was missing for me.

There was a bonus novella included called Eve's Hope about a New Year's Eve romance. It is short, heartwarming, and sweet.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is getting to devour sweet and soul-warming novellas that center around the magic of the season. Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella, is just that. Two heart and soul warming short stories that bring to life the promise of hope. I loved that these books were taken from the experiences of the author and spun into the stories. It made them seem just a little bit more magical.

Noelle’s Promise:
This lovely novella brings us the story of Noelle. Noelle has a history of bad Christmas memories and is determined to avoid celebrating the holiday forever. Things soon start to look like that is not going to be an option since she has developed a relationship with her boyfriend Logan. Him and his family convince her to give it one more shot. Nothing of course comes easy and the past begins to rear its ugly head. Will Noelle run and avoid the feelings that come to head or will she face the past long enough to bury it and start anew? This was a sweet and short novella, almost making me want a tad more. I think a lot of that has to do with how much I enjoyed Noelle’s character. I feel like she has even more story in her, or just maybe one with a tad more detail, but for the holiday novella idea this covers everything.

Eve’s Hope:
Eve of course is the main gal for this novella. She was a bit more light-hearted of a read. Even doesn’t enjoy New Year’s Eve, in fact she thinks the whole thing is just jinxed for her and she does everything in her power to keep herself in a safe and neutral space for this one evening. Of course we need a sweet twist to make that interesting so things don’t quite go as Eve had hoped they would. Will she be able to embrace the ideas of NYE and start new memories that will be worth celebrating? I think this one has to be my favorite of the two and again I would have to say I would love more of Eve as well.

[Michelle Mulvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

2 short novellas by Renee Regent will leave you with a smile on your face. Both of these novellas are sweet happy reads just in times for Christmas that you will love

Noelle has had a rule to never celebrate Christmas since she was a little girl. She never does gift exchanges with friends or coworkers but this year she was invited to her boyfriends family celebration. She feels a bit uncomfortable for a little while until the moment arises and she goes running. To many memories are brought back to the surface and she cannot handle it. Will she make it back to Logan and have a happy ending or was this trip a big mistake. Loved this book. Loved the characters...and you will too!

Eve’s Hope
Last year Eve had a horrible New Year’s Eve so this year she plans on staying home in comfy clothes watching an X-Files marathon. Now she finds herself bundled up in her warmest clothes including a parka because she has no heat and no one is able to come fix it for her. Suddenly, her hot neighbor knocks on the door and invites her over to his house for a little get together. She wants to decline because it is a last minute invite but at least he has working heat.
The last person she expects to see over at Kirks house is a guy she had spent a night with not to long ago. She tries hiding from him but somehow he found her and was harassing her about getting together again. Can this New Year’s Eve get any worse? Sure it can but it can also get a lot better.

2 great reads you will be glad you read. Renee Regent is an amazing author and these novellas are no different from her great writing style.

[Shani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noelle has faced a tragedy at a young age that has left her a bit anxious about the holidays as she's gotten older. For her, they hold very bad memories along with the wish to just skip them altogether. She's been lucky enough to have met a man who not only respects her wishes but doesn't push to hear the reasons behind it. Within a visit to his family during the holidays she is confronted with her past, faced with the reality of what the bitterness and sadness can do to her in time as well as how deep her love runs for her boyfriend. Can that love help her overcome the bad?

Eve has had a good life, enjoying her relationship, work and is happy. But new years eve has been a day of unease for her since she was dumped. She's content with keeping to herself on that day and hiding from the world. Instead, her house works against her and makes it difficult. When she decides to take a chance with an offer to spend time with her neighbor it isn't what she expected. She's faced with yet another bad memory in the making, realizes she misjudged and has to decide if its time to turn it all around. Can she open up her heart again to find a happy memory?

With short stories its sometimes difficult to capture the true essence of a character's story from the background, to the present. However, I didn't experience any lacking of depth in either story. I felt a connection to them both of the women, they've had to conquer some pretty bad moments. I loved their journey and had a few aww moments along with a tear or two for Noelle. This may be a quick read, but it's such a good one! It's the perfect pairing for some hot cocoa, a blanket, the book and some quiet. Which is exactly what I did.

[Michelle King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running In Snow consists of two short, sweet novellas that I thoroughly enjoyed! It was absolutely perfect for a quick afternoon reading break!

Story One is Noelle’s Promise. This is about a woman who had something bad happen as a child that resulted in her never, ever celebrating Christmas in any way. She avoids all this Christmas cheer like it’s the plague! This year, against her better judgement, she has agreed to spend the holiday with her boyfriend and his family. Can she get through one week without being overwhelmed with tragic memories? Can she get through one week without making these people think she’s completely crazy??? Noelle and Logan are such a great couple!

Story Two is Eve’s Hope. This is about a woman who swears she is cursed and refuses to leave the house on New Year’s Eve and refuses to drive ANYWHERE in the snow! So what is a girl to do when her heater breaks in the middle of a freak Atlanta snowstorm that happens to be on New Year’s Eve??? Head over to the HOT neighbor’s house is what! Will her curse continue or will things change at the stroke of midnight?

Both of these stories were beautifully written and pulled me in. You know it’s a great story when you are completely absorbed in it and can feel an emotional pull to the characters in a book that only takes about an hour to read! These stories will leave you with feelings of hope and happiness which is something we can all use this time of year and always!

[Erica Fish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running in Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent is a great get you in the mood for the holidays. Renee Regent has a great plot line for both stories and connectable characters. There are two short stories in the book one is about Noelle and the other short story is about Eve. In Noelle’s Promise-Noelle has promised never like to celebrate the holidays until Logan. She promised to spend the holidays with Logan and his family. Will Noelle be able to put her past behind her? Will She enjoy the holidays with Logan? Eve’s Hope is another short story. Eve is accepts an invitation to her neighbor’s party. Eve has had a streak of bad luck at parties. She expected her streak to continue, when all of a sudden to much her surprise having a good time. Will her streak of bad luck continue or will she break her streak and have a great time?

I did finish this book in one sitting. It was a fast read but one to make you believe in miracles and how you can make a situation good or bad with your mindset.

[Tausha Treadway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent. The first book is Noelle's Promise which is about Noelle who hates the Holidays. This year she has promised her boyfriend Logan and his daughter Lily that she will spend the Holidays with them and their extended family. She actually does ok through the party until one family member gets a little loud and brings back bad memories from Noelle's childhood. She runs out and leaves Logan, Lily and the other members of his family wondering why? In the second book Eve's Hope, Eve doesn't like Holidays either and of course this New Year's Eve is no exception, her heat goes out. So against her better judgement she accepts her neighbors invite to his party. At least she gets to go to a warm house right? While she's there she starts unloading on her neighbor. Will he think she's completely insane? Read this sweet Novella to get into the Holiday spirit!

[Debi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent

5 Stars

This is my third book by this author and once again I loved it..I think my favorite part right now is that I read it when the holidays are approaching and it seriously helped me get into the spirit. Of the two short stories I think Noelle’s Promise was my favorite. It was a story full of alot of feelings and my heart went out to her all the way through. Although quite short and I would have loved a lot more it still felt like a full and complete story. I loved how patient Logan was throughout and his family was awesome!

I also enjoyed Eve’s Hope but did not connect to that quite as easily, that one felt a bit rushed and before I knew it I was done..I think I'd have loved that had there been more story involved. I did really like the fact that one story focussed on Christmas and the other New Years.

I read this in one sitting and can not wait for more from this author.

[Laura Furuta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella
By: Renee Regent
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the two stories in this book. They will get you in the holiday spirit and are two sweet stories to read. They are romantic and will have you believing in the holiday spirit. One story will have you asking if your past define your future and the other if a holiday will be unlucky every year. I loved reading about the characters of Noelle and Eve. They are both characters that believe that their situation around the holidays will not change. Is that true? What does the future hold for Noelle and Eve? Read these novellas to find out. The stories did have my emotions going up and down as I was reading them. There are romantic moments and also heartwarming ones as well. Don’t miss out on two stories that you will not be able to put down until the end. I highly recommend reading them.

[Dawn Daughenbaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star
Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent is a super quick read and is made up of two short stories in which are set around Christmas and New Years. I found myself lost in the pages and truly enjoyed both stories and was wishing they were longer. In the first story Noelle's Promise we have Noelle she hates the holidays but has promised her boyfriend and lilly his daughter that she will spend the Holiday them. She makes it through the party until a family member gets loud which brings back memories from her childhood. What does the future hold for Noelle? In the second story Eve's Hope. Eve doesn’t like the holiday either and New Year’s eve is no exception. But when her heat goes out she accepts her neighbors invite over to his party. Find out what happens next in this must read.i look forward to reading more from this Author.

[Lucy Berson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Running In Snow, A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent.
This was a novella made up of two short stories that take place on Christmas and New Years Eves. My only issue with reading a novella is that I never get enough.

Noelle’s Promise
Noelle has vowed not to celebrate the holidays again except now she has Logan in her life. Now she will be spending Christmas with Logan and his family. Can her holiday be happy or will her memories come back and ruin it for her.

Eve’s Hope
Eve doesn’t like New Years, it is always an unlucky night for her. When an unforeseen incident happens and she end up at her neighbors before midnight,will this be a New Years Eve to remember or will her bad luck strike again?

This novella was a quick, wonderful read. I enjoyed it a lot.

[Kerry Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Running in Snow by Renee Regent is a collection of two Christmas novellas. If you like holiday romance the. I would say these are great books to read. They are short but sweet reads that are bound to get you in the festive mood.
I really enjoyed these books. I liked the fact that even though thy we were short it didn’t feel like the stories were lacking in anyway. The basis of them were great and I loved the main characters. Eve and Noelle were different to each other so it didn’t feel like a regurgitation of the same.
This was a great read and a brilliant way to kick start my festive reading.

[Kayla Interdonato · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two stories were the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. The author did a wonderful job illustrating how past experiences should not dictate current life experiences, which is a great lesson for readers to learn. The first character Noelle had to overcome her past anxieties to be able to celebrate new traditions with her boyfriend. I feel like I related with Noelle the most because I also deal with anxiety and the holiday season can be a very trying time. The second character Eve had to learn how to break her holiday bad luck by going to her neighbor’s New Years Eve party. These two stories were a quick afternoon read that left me feeling uplifted and in the holiday spirit.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running in Snow by Renee Regent was a fantastic quick wintry escape.
It is two novellas that touch upon what can be the toughest holidays for many.
Noelle’s Promise is a quick read that had a few surprise plot twists. Just when I thought I had predicted the story there was a twist or turn I wasn’t expecting. For being such a short novella there was great character development.
Eve’s Hope
Eve’s Hope was not at all predictable and had great humor to the story. Part of me hoped for more, but also enjoy that my imagination could run with it.

I give Running in Snow 5 out of 5 stars

[N · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a lovely read for the holiday season, with two heartwarming tales to get you in the mood (plus there’s snow!). Although a quick story with little plot, the way the backstories of the main characters was revealed and the way this played out into the character development was delightful. This was a warm book and super quick and easy to read, and I would have loved them to be a bit longer. Nevertheless, the characters were relatable and well-written, and the stories were interesting. A sweet holiday novella.

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are two sweet holiday romance stories. They will warm your heart and keep you reading to the end. The characters are connectable and I could relate to them. Eve feels she is not so lucky during the holidays and than you have Noelle whose past has influenced how she feels about the holidays. Is it possible that these two will overcome their feelings so have a merry holiday? I highly recommend this book, these two women will boost your holiday spirit.

[Maura · Rating 4 out of 5]

RUNNING IN SNOW contains two holiday novellas.

The first one was a 3.5 read for me. It is about a woman whose past defines her present. It bothered me that this seemingly successful woman hadn't dealt with her 8 year old self yet and lived in such an extreme state for so long.

The second story was a 5 star read for me. A classic holiday romance.

Both stories were quick and easy to read and while the first wasn't my cup of tea, it was still a well written story.

[Mirela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent was two beautiful and deep holiday reads. I would give these 2 stories a four out of five stars. I loved the emotional tales because they were perfect snippets into these characters. I felt like I was peeking in from a window on a specific time in these characters lives. I know novellas are supposed to be quick but I truly wish these two were longer. I loved the names, Noelle and Eve, they fit the books perfectly.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two lovely festive stories sure to make anyone feel some good holiday cheer.
Noelles Promise made me both smile and cry, and thankful for the love and family I have in my life.
Eves Hope gives you just that; hope. Amazing things can happen when you least expect them to, and this story made me feel warm and fuzzy from start to finish.
Brilliantly written and a great way to get into the holiday spirit!

[Kari Horstman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super quick and easy holiday read. The holidays are always stressful, more so when you’ve suffered a traumatic event so close to them. In this novella, we have 2 stories-2 women, 2 holidays, 2 horrific past events. Each woman comes full circle and gets her happy ending after confronting the issues that keep her from fully healing. Great job. 5 stars.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short book with two holiday stories inside. They are both quick reads with interesting characters. One covers the Christmas season the other New Years. Both ladies want to stay home and not celebrate. But the wonders of the holiday season are against them.

I enjoy books like this for the winter. They give me a light hearted feel and who doesn’t want to smile during the season

[Heather Lovelace · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect novella to get you in the holiday spirit. This is a quick and easy read that you will want to finish without leaving your seat (and easily succeed). I love Regent’s way with words and her character development. This novella is a feast for the heart and soul. Simply delightful!

[Madilynn Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent

5-Stars

Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent was a light romantic holiday read. I lost myself in this short collection and read it in one sitting. Noelle and Eve were amazing characters. I loved Noelle's story the most and how she overcame her holiday trauma. It was such a sweet read. I enjoyed how despite her issues with Christmas, she pushed through for love. That story had a happy ending that had me bubbling over with joy. I really enjoyed this book and loved that it took me away from some personal holiday craziness. I highly recommend it!

[Joan E. Blizzard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet romance

Good old fashioned love story. No sex, but the suggestion. Makes one believe there is hope for everybody. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from people who still believe in miracles

[Flo Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved both the stories in this book.