Savannah Lane had one rule: never go back to Aspen Falls. The Colorado mountain town held too many memories—chief among them Levi McAllister, the boy who promised her forever and then shattered her heart under the Christmas lights. But when her grandmother leaves her half of Snow Ranch, Savannah has no choice but to swap her New York City skyline for snow-capped mountains, stilettos sinking into the drifts, and one wiggly dachshund puppy named Pretzel who refuses to behave.
Levi never left. He stayed. He built Snow Ranch’s bourbon brand from scratch, pouring every ounce of himself into the family legacy. And now Savannah—the one who ran off without looking back—shows up holding half the ranch in her manicured hands. She’s back in town, back in his life, and back under his skin.
Then the blizzard hits.
Snowed in at the ranch with the bourbon warehouse in shambles, Savannah and Levi are forced to team up to keep the brand alive. Days blur into nights of bourbon tastings, barrel-room bickering, and stolen glances that feel far too dangerous.
She thinks he’s stubborn. He thinks she’s spoiled. Pretzel thinks they’re both ridiculous.
But in the middle of snowdrifts, small-town gossip, and sparks they can’t ignore, Savannah and Levi will have to decide if love deserves a second chance—or if the past is better left buried under the snow.
My Review
The prologue drops us right into Colorado and back in time, setting the stage for Savannah and Levi’s messy past. Their history is not sunshine and roses. What her father did had me grinding my teeth. Those lies and heartbreak left a canyon between them, and Levi walked away convinced he would never be enough for her. It is emotional right from the start.
Savannah returns to Colorado after ten years in the city, and her sweet dog completely stole my heart. She has come back to claim her inheritance, but of course nothing about it is simple. She is a little polished and a little prissy, which makes her interactions back on the ranch even more fun to watch.
Levi is still on the ranch but with more responsibility and a sharper edge. He is still the same grumpy cowboy, and their banter is perfection. He carries a lot of regrets and more than a few secrets. I am very thankful we get his pov, because it keeps him from becoming the villain of his own story. Naturally the enemies vibe does not last long once forced proximity and a snowed-in scenario come into play. Levi has a commanding presence that almost pushes into morally grey territory, and I loved watching Savannah push back.
When the truth finally surfaces, everything shifts for Savannah. Her choices about the inn, the land, and Levi all take a new direction. And somehow she ends up with a new enemy while also figuring out what actually makes her happy. From high-powered city life to a wide open sky ranch, which would you choose?
Just when the stakes feel intense enough, the last twist hits hard. The recipes woven into the story are honestly what elevate this holiday romance. They are charming and cozy and completely fit the vibe. And that ending is swoony and just surprising enough to leave a smile.
Savannah may be bossy and Levi may be a total golden retriever underneath all that grump, but their dynamic worked so well for me. The second chance energy mixed with enemies to lovers, plus the forced proximity and snowed-in setting, made this a perfect winter escape. It is a slow burn with only kissing, but the verbal sparring and flirty tension made up for the lack of steam. It felt cozy, emotional, and wonderfully real.
I really enjoyed this one and loved how the romance and holiday magic wrapped together.
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