Nine inches of snow takes on a whole new meaning in this spicy novel. 🌶️ 🥵

Usually BDSM isn’t my go to read but the description looked interesting and it had great reviews so I decided to give it shot. I am not going to lie, I still don’t love the whole sub/dom thing, BUT I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. It was fun, fast paced and oh sooo spicy. The perfect weekend book to cleanse my pallet before jumping into another heavy read next week. Anna and Grant had great chemistry and the plot was just as well written as the spice.

My only regret was reading this in the summer. I’m a total mood reader and this would make the perfect winter read, preferably while staying in a cabin in the woods while it’s snowing.

Snow Bound
ARC Review
Rating 4 stars 🌟
Release Date : 17 June 2025
Highly spicy book kept me reading for few days. got lost in the book 🥵🥵
It's definitely one I couldn't put down needed to see what happened next.
The relationship between Anna and Grant was so intense and kept you coming back for more.
can't wait for the next one in the series !!!

While the relationship in this book was established as something that started before the book began it felt a little rushed to me. The characters became instantly comfortable with each other which seemed odd to me. Once I got past the quickness of the relationship I really enjoyed the book. The interrogation scene in the end was by far the best part of the book. It was such a well thought out portion of the book. Thank you so much for sharing this EARC with me!

This book was such a quick read! (which was great)

I greatly appreciate the discussions of consent, what I understand to be largely accurate BDSM etiquette, and I got just enough of the characters to like them, without a great amount of detail (which is totally fine for a book like this!)

There are just a couple of things that detract from the book, and make it not 5 stars, for me. While the background checking did make the plot go so much quicker, and none of the characters seem to care, it seemed just a little questionable (once again, none of the characters really worried about it, so in this fake BDSMverse, I didn't care too much). I also didn't appreciate how the club owner gave out client details, that wasn't great, and is probably the one big issue I have with the book.

If you are looking for a book that quickly gets to the good stuff, but still has a fair amount of relationship building in it, then look no further! This book is in third POV, which is not my preference, but it worked.

Grant and Anna first meet at Club Odyssey and they setup a “play date”, but Grant doesn’t show. So when they have an unexpected meeting at the cabin in Michigan, Anna is NOT too happy with Grant, but her body thinks otherwise. Good thing they have 2 weeks to work out their issues.

Full of spice and “scenes” I would recommend this book if you are looking for a book heavy in BDSM scenes with a sweet HEA at the end.

I needed a break from the psychological thrillers that I typically read, so I thought I’d try my luck with this genre by an author I’ve never heard of.

This ended up being a fun, spicy book, which was exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

I love Hannah Murray and I love how she writes kink and specifically doms. This had a fun premise, and Hannah is such a great writer that she makes the somewhat unbelievable circumstances work by balancing them with very real and down to earth characters. Super sexy super sweet. Can't wait to see what else is in store for the series.

This book has everything. Great characters, fun plot, and immense spice.

It was quite a quick read, but make no mistake, it’s missing nothing!

I went into this book blind, and I’m quite glad I did. Not knowing what to expect made it all that much better to read. I love the characters, the way they interact with each other, the chemistry, the spicy scenes, it all makes for a great read. I was particularly impressed with how detailed the spicy scenes were, and it shows that the author has put a lot of research into it, and it’s so well done executed I was hooked!

ARC
I couldn't get into it fully since it was in 3rd pov and when it comes to romances or spicy novellas I prefer 1st pov, it makes me get into it more and more believable to me.

Anna (FMC) went on 2 week vacation and at this rental house, her family was supposed to be there, but there was a change of plans, so she was by her self or, so she thought. Until Grant Snow (MMC) turns up early for thanksgiving to suprise is mother, but ends up being surprised with the women he was supposed to go on a date with after meeting at the BDSM club.

I liked their d/s dynamic and found the fmc bratty in the best ways and mmc sometimes a bit too rash and I didn't feel a lot of soft moments with them. I think it was represented really well and the kinks thought our with care.

The Insta love at the end felt out of no where because they don't even know anything about eachother than what kinks they like, not even their favourite food or colour. I don't think they even know eachother moms names. I didn't feel anything other than attraction and I think they would've suited better just keeping the d/s dynamic and not getting into an actual relationship.

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Very good book! Loved the characters and the storyline. Would recommend to anyone who likes this genre.

Hannah Murray's Snow Bound is a steamy, snowed-in BDSM romance that delivers both heat and heart. Set in a secluded Michigan cabin, the story follows Anna, unexpectedly abandoned by her family, and Grant, a dominant figure from her past. Their reunion sparks a consensual two-week D/s arrangement, igniting intense chemistry and playful banter.

Murray excels in portraying a healthy BDSM dynamic, emphasizing consent and open communication. The narrative doesn't shy away from explicit scenes, but it also explores emotional depth, particularly Anna's personal struggles. However, some readers noted that certain character backstories, like Anna's familial issues, could have been more fully developed.

While the story's pacing is brisk, it maintains a balance between erotic content and character interaction. The snowy setting enhances the cozy yet intense atmosphere, making it a compelling read for those interested in erotic romance with substance. Despite minor editing issues, Snow Bound stands out for its respectful and realistic depiction of kink, offering a refreshing take on the genre.

What an interesting read. I really enjoyed the contents and found it thoroughly entertaining. Definitely a must read.

This was fun and had exactly what I wanted from it. I loved the representation of BDSM and consent. their last scene was *chefs kiss*!!

Oh my oh my, this short very sweet book is hot as hell, soooo much smut loved loved loved the chemistry between the 2 main characters

Smashed it put in 1 day, couldn't put it down, I felt like there was so much more to this world, especially with the background characters, I'd love more!

Just loved the strong but submissiveness and willing to consensual explore the world of BDSM

This was a super steamy, snowed-in romance with BDSM vibes and a second-chance twist. Anna and Grant’s chemistry is 🔥, and the spice was spicing in the best way.

That said, everything moved really fast—probably because it’s a short book but I definitely wish we’d gotten more buildup. Still, it was a fun, sexy read that left me wanting more.

Fingers crossed this is the start of a series, because I’d love to see where things go next.

This book is graphic, and you should definitely mind the trigger warnings. I liked the steam, although not really the degrading language used by the MMC, but found that the relationship development was put on the back burner for more teamy scenes. I would have liked more of the book to show the relationship between the FMC and MMC, because jumping from a bunch of steamy scenes to I love you seemed a little unrealistic. Still, an enjoyable book, 3.5 stars!

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Snow Bound is a very good book, it does have a warning page which was good considering the content. More than I have ever read before but loved every second of it especially the story line in general. The ending was good too, can't wait to see what comes next if this is the first in a series.

Some things not in the review but I noticed as I read, there are a few pages missing punctuation or quotations but I do understand that this was not proofed so that is bound to happen.

The synopsis and the cover drew me in. Im not normally a fan of books that lack plot. This book is purely smut but i did like the way the kinks and bdsm were approached.

If you’re looking for a quick spicy read then this is definitely the book for you.

Snow Bound by Hannah Murray was such a pleasant surprise! This book was steamy in the best possible way—kinky, fun, and full of sizzling tension that kept me hooked from start to finish. It wastes no time getting to the good stuff, and once it starts, it does not let up.

The chemistry between the main characters was electric. Their dynamic was intense yet playful, with just the right mix of heat and heart. The snowy cabin setting added to the coziness and the close proximity, which only made the tension more delicious.

Such a fun, quick, and spicy read. This book is 90% spicy scenes which is perfectly fine because I knew what I was getting myself into. At first, I thought the split 3rd person view wouldn’t work, but it did.

I did have to google a few of the BDSM terms because some of them were new to me but after that I was able to follow along quickly.

If you’re in need of a dirty little secret book then this is for you!