Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at The Winter Wonderland - Heidi Swain

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After calling off her engagement, Hayley, the Wynthorpe Hall housekeeper, wants nothing more than to return to her no-strings fun-loving self, avoiding any chance of future heartbreak. Moving into Wynthorpe Hall to escape the town’s gossip, Hayley finds herself immersed in the Connelly family’s festive activities as they plan to host their first ever Winter Wonderland. Gabe, a friend of the Connelly’s son Jamie, has also taken up residence and he quickly makes an impression on Hayley. With festivities underway, the pair find themselves drawn close to one another, but unbeknownst to Hayley, Gabe, too, has a reason for turning his back on love, one that seems intent on keeping them apart.

Simply wonderful.

What an absolute gem of a book. A story that is just as gorgeous as the front cover - Heidi Swain (@Heidi_Swain) never fails to give us a book with all the ‘feels.’ (I was lucky enough to come across one of her books in the library during the summer and instantly bought everything she has written and devoured them all in a ridiculously short time!)

Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at The Winter Wonderland is another festive trip to the wonderful Wynthorpe Hall and back to Wynbridge for a lovely catch up with characters we have previously fallen in love with. Although the books are connected by where they are set, it can be read as a standalone book – though I warn you that you will want to catch up on every other Heidi Swain book afterwards!

I loved Hayley’s character in Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair and was so pleased to see she got her very own book this time around. I love that she’s feisty, flirty and a proper little madam (although in a very lovable way), she deserves happiness and of course a real, true love.

Gabe – oh Gabe – what an absolute dreamboat! He is a fantastic leading man and perfect for our Hayley. Something is holding him back and I can see why Hayley feels like she gets mixed messages from him. As their friendship develops you are desperate for them to both get their act together and just love one another, but Gabe is holding back for a reason that may stop him ever getting close to Hayley or anyone.

This book is a definite festive treat. The Winter Wonderland sounds magical, you can imagine such a great adventure being at Wynthorpe Hall at this time of year. Plus, Angus. How could I leave out my favourite character! He is quirky and funny, providing many laugh out loud moments for me but he has a heart of gold. His devotion to making his ‘family’ happy as well as the villagers is heart warming and what makes Angus so fabulous. Everyone needs an Angus in their lives.

Heidi is one of my favourite authors, never failing to make me happy, have me in tears but then leave me with a heart full of love. She has created characters that feel like friends and places that feel like a place I would love to call home.

I read Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland in two sittings – simply because I wanted to stretch out the pleasure of the read. Get yourself a big hot chocolate and cinnamon swirl and snuggle up for this festive treat.

Comfy Rating: 👍👍👍👍👍