This was such a delightful cosy read. The story follows Emmie, who takes a job at Catpurrcino, a charming cat cafe, seeking a fresh start after a tough year. As Christmas approaches, she finds herself snowed in with Jared, a handsome yet guarded driver with a secret past and an allergy to cats.
The setting is wonderfully atmospheric, with the Lake District's snowy landscapes and the warm, inviting cafe creating a perfect backdrop for the unfolding romance. Emmie and Jared's chemisty is palpable, and their shared vulnerabilities add depth to their connection.
This book is a heartwarming escape into a world of feline charm, festive cheer, and the possibility of second chances.

Wow, I really enjoyed this book. It was super speedy, engaging and fast paced. I adored the festive feel. A pure delight to read.

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I received this book originally as an ARC from Netgalley - and went on to purchase the paperback.

I really loved this. Jared's struggle with grief and Emmie's struggle of her toxic relationship with her brother was an experience to read.

Jared's ex tho. THE AUDACITY OF THIS BISS. when i tell you that chapter made me verbally cuss out im not joking 🤣. literally THE AUDACITY OF THIS BISS.

I highly recommend giving this one a read it's a nice little read

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Heartwarming and perfect for cat lovers
A more extensive review will follow. Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Cute story, typical ‘boy meets girl and the ex-girlfriend turns up’ trope.

I love cats, and have grieved when I have lost them, but I didn’t quite understand Jared’s extreme reaction (almost a fear of coming into contact with cats).

I felt sympathy for Emmie - the desire and drive to start her own business, but no one being interested in the product.

I know the book isn’t overly long, but I find this need for ‘love at first sight’ (or insta-love as it appears to be called now) unnecessary. I would prefer the focus of the story to the building blocks - I’m not overly interested in the forever after bit!

Oh, I would definitely have preferred more focus on the cats - you can never have too many cats!

It’s a cute, easy to read book.

Incredibly cute cover. Incredibly cute premise.

That’s all I can really say here. The story is cute and charming, the premise is sweet.

The story is pretty slow though, which I don’t always mind if we’re going for building up emotional angst or cosy fantasy charm but I don’t feel like either of those things really happened here? Truthfully, I think this book could have been halved and it would have been stronger as a cute cosy read.

If you’re looking for a sweet, easy, low-stakes winter read then this is the one for you!

Thank you to the author, publish and NetGalley for providing me with this free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Snowed In At The Cat Cafe is a lovely Christmas story set in a cat cafe in the Lake District. A freak storm leads to the characters coming to terms with events in the past in order to have a romance in the future. A lovely snuggly book that will make you feel warm insideI received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A wonderfully cosy read- a 'purrfect' cat cafe, great cat and human characters set in a wintery wonderland . What is not to like! It was great getting to know everyone, including all the cats who live in the cafe and the way Em runs everything.. There are mysterious secrets to be uncovered and they become snowed in. I really enjoyed this book.

This is a genuinely sweet book for the festive season - it isn't too heavy on the Christmas theme and it explores more emotional topics than I was expecting it to. Loss of a pet, injuries, the breakdown of relationships, mental ill health and abusive loved ones are all explored in this book with the author managing to miraculously keep the overall book feeling like a sweet, cosy novel filled with cats, baked goods and roaring fires. The outcome is a relaxing read that feels like it could quite possibly happen in real life and that cheered me up because I would HAPPILY be snowed in at a cat cafe with the hot delivery driver. HAPPILY.

This was a cosy and lighthearted read that involved cats and Christmas. The characters were relatable and even though the story touched on a few difficult subjects, it was hopeful and overall a feel good book.

Snowed in at the Cat Café by Rachel Rowland

❄️Back to the review.... It's been a long time since light hearted romance has been my thing but I'm always so tempted by them at Christmas so I gave this one a go....the fact that cats were involved was very much a hook for me 😻

❄️This book delivered everything you want from a festive read, all the festive feels...

❄️Set in the aptly names cafe "Catpurrcino" Emmie works for her Aunt. A new delivery driver Jared is employed and when he Emmie and the cats get snowed in at the cat cafe Emmie discovers Jared has been holding on to more than one secret - and is in desperate need of someone to help him lay his past to rest.
What seems like the most disastrous Christmas might not be the cat-astrophe it first appears!

Cliche and predictable yes but I can roll with that, there was also a bit of conflict to liven it all up ..but I forgot how much I love a nice neat happy ending and the addition of all the lovely catties was a joy. Fa la la la la la la la la 🌲🎁

Christmas and cats…what’s not to love about Snowed In at the Cat Cafe. Cute characters, setting and cats. Definite must read this Christmas

This was a must-read for me as I love cats, I'm a cat mummy myself and the thought of owning a cat cafe is so dreamy. I still hope to visit one myself! This was such a cosy festive read with a gorgeous romance with a little depth surrounding the loss of a pet. I can't wait to return for book two.

I enjoyed this one and read it very quickly. I love this series and I love cats so it was a win, win for me. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This was a cute festive read cats and Christmas what's not to love I hadn't heard of this author before but I'll be sure to check out more of her books would recommend if you like a cute Christmas romance story

Quick cozy read that touches on a few realistic life struggles! I enjoyed the book especially as the characters were easy to relate to. They all had their pro and cons and nobody was made out to be the perfect person for the perfect romcom.

Exactly as described, a lovely gentle story about a young woman, Emmie, seeking refuge in her aunts cat cafe, she is an artist and I really enjoyed the descriptions of how she drew the various cats. I also enjoyed the character of Jared, unusual for this genre, he is very sensitive, particularly as he mourns for his recently deceased cat. It is good to see pet loss being taken so seriously, given the space and understanding that it deserves. The cat cafe sounds wonderful, all the cats and their different personalities shine through, set in the lake district, this is a delightful festive book.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I haven’t read anything by this author before, but promise of cats & Christmastime had me leaping for the book.
There are cats aplenty in this wonderful sounding Lake District cat cafe as we follow the ups & downs in the life of Emmie.
I didn’t feel this book had much of a festive feel despite being set during the Christmas period. However, what we do get is a snowstorm that forces characters Emmie and Jared together to share some enforced time together which ignited the sparks of attraction between the two.
I did enjoy this book (and the cats!) but do wish that it felt a bit more Christmassy.

Content warnings for pet death, pet illness, and car accidents.

This was a wonderful read, and wasn't predictable at all – I was surprised by the directions it took, and pleasantly surprised by many of the plot points. Jared was a compassionate masculine lead character, while Emmie felt incredibly likeable and relatable. The setting was beautiful, and care has been taken to craft an authentic cat cafe.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Thanks to NetGalley, publishers and author for an ARC of Snowed In at the Cat Cafe.

This story is an enjoyable cozy romance read with the cuteness of cats thrown in.
3.5 stars.