Book Review: Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne

Snow Kissed by RaeAnne Thayne

Shelter Springs Book 3

Canary Street Press (October 7, 2025)

‘Tis the season for a little white lie…

Christmas has always been single mom Holly Goodwin Moore’s favorite time of year. The twinkly lights on the tree, the cookies in the oven, the snow on the ground. But she’s just not feeling it this year. The wedding in her ex’s family is almost here, her daughter, Lydia, is bursting at the seams to be a flower girl…and Holly couldn’t be dreading it more. She told a little white lie about having a new boyfriend as her plus-one, hoping to save face. She needs a date for the wedding…and she needs it now.

Ryan Caldwell wants to be free this holiday season. So even he isn’t sure how he landed in Shelter Springs, looking after his niece, Audrey, with his estranged father down the road. But when he meets Holly, she makes him want to belong for the very first time. So they make a deal: he’ll be her date if she’ll help him give Audrey a true Christmas to remember while her mom is away.

REVIEW

A perfect holiday read! Full of all the Christmas feels. I loved the two main characters; Holly & Ryan, together and the bond Ryan quickly formed with Holly’s daughter Lydia. The story was wonderful. I liked how parenting a special needs child is seamlessly woven into the storyline making it that more special. Both characters have some family issues to work through which makes Christmas time the perfect time for forgiving & healing. Well done!

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (December 17, 2025)

Purchased signed paperback copy via Brenda Novak Book Box (addon)

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About the Author

New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including six RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and Career Achievement and Romance Pioneer awards from RT Book Reviews. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com.