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Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

This is the third book in the series.

We meet Jenna who runs the family store, Jack comes into the store hoping to buy the snack he loves to eat. He’s recently moved to Starr’s Fall from the city.

Unfortunately, Jenna is finding it hard to keep the store going, and when Jack doesn’t find what he’s looking for, he begins to Insults the way the store is and Jenna too.

But, as they’re both living in the same place, they keep bumping into each other, and slowly they begin to realise that what they each thought of the other person on their first meeting, isn’t exactly how they are.

The story had characters that we’ve met before and each book in the series is set on different ones.

It was lovely to read about the other characters more, especially Laurie and Henrietta Starr.

I recommend this book.

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I really enjoyed the setting of Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall; the characters in the community were interesting and endearing. The premise of this story is about a rural community in Connecticut trying to stay afloat financially while trying out new ideas. Our main character is resistant to change due to her upbringing and a past failed romance. While I enjoyed the book I found that the main love interests could be annoying at times. I'm not sure that the chemistry between them is evident. They are both stubborn and argue a lot. I did enjoy the story overall; it was worth reading. Thank you to Netgalley for this free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved this visit to Starr’s Fall! All the books in this series have such a cozy small town feeling! The town itself feels like a family and when I saw there was a new story to the series I knew I was in for a lovely, cozy read.
I don’t know how Kate Hewitt consistently creates these sweet towns for us to fall in love with, but she hits it out of the park every time!

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Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Snowflakes Over Starr’s Fall takes us on the journey of Jenna and Jack..
I love the small town vibes you get with reading this series.
The romance aspect is slow-burn…..enemies to lovers troupe.
I enjoy being taken back to the same town with different characters highlighted.
This is a perfect book to get some early Christmas feels.

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Jack Wexler is an ex-New Yorker, millionaire investment banker that has moved to Starr Falls. He had to retire due his heart attack and is not happy about the move. Jenna owns the town store and when Jack comes into the store hunting smoked salmon, she informs him that she doesn't carry such items.
Jenna's store is losing money and she doesn't know what to do about making it profitable. When Jack and Jenna is forced to work together for the town Christmas project, they realize they can really help each other out.

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The third book in the Starr's Fall series gives us the very fun big city guy moves to small town romance. Jenna runs a store which is where she meets Jack for the first time. He's a big city guy looking for his favorite snacks and she's running a small-town store that's struggling. Insults fly when people are hungry, and they do not hit it off on the right foot. Living in a small town means they are bound to keep running into each other and they slowly learn first impressions aren't everything.

I loved this book and jumping back into the world of Starr's Fall. Each book so far has taken place in the same town but with different main characters, so could be read as a standalone. I loved getting to read more about how some of the other characters from previous books, like Henrietta Starr and Laurie, are doing.

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Loved returning to star's fall and meeting familiar characters. I liked that this romance took a bit longer to get going.

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Jenna Miller is kind of stuck. She's been running her parent's general store, Miller's Mercantile, since they left for retirement in Florida. It's not exactly a thrilling life, but it's better than having your heart broken, which is what happened the one time Jenna left Starr's Fall for the big city. Enter the snobby city slicker, Jack Wexler, looking for smoked salmon and not afraid to stand up to Jenna. Together they will try and save her store, and maybe find out they have more in common then they initally thought.

I started this series last year and it was such a pleasant surprise how much I enjoyed it. When every new book has come out I've grabbed it immediately and enjoyed taking 24 hours away from life and visiting Starr's Fall.

If you're a fan of gilmore girls and all things cozy then you are going to love Starr's Fall. Low spice romance in a small town? Yes please!!! I loved visiting with the couples in the first two books, and of course Jenna and Zach's story in this one.

I like Jenna and Zach's story. They are both a little grumpy, and the slow burn build to sunshine is totally worth it!

This one goes deep with Zach's mom suffering from Alzheimer's and the various other side storylines from local townsfolk. It is a romcom with depth and it is one of my favourite series. If you enjoyed The Pumpkin Spice Cafe then you need to read this one. Grab a cup of tea and some tissues and be prepared to be carried away to the best little town there is.

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Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC.

Book 3 in the Stars Fall series. Can be read as a standalone but i'd highly recommend reading in order for more depth.

This is Jenna and Jack's story, Jenna is stubborn when it comes to the shop and life in general even though she knows its falling apart! She comes across as a bitter, miserable character but she grew on me by the end. Jack was a high roller, retired due to ill health, flashy, city man trying to find his way in a tight knit community. Both of these characters are lonely, highly strung but come good in the end. Enemies to lovers trope at it best. I wish we had a touch more on Jennas parents or Zachs view on what happened.

So good catching up with previous characters, Barb is a trooper till the end, Henrietta still makes me chuckle, all the new shops are still thriving and Stars Fall sounds just as idyllic in winter, with some new characters on the horizon.

Such a cosy, snuggle up book to get you in the mood for the Autumnal and Christmas vibes.

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yup that there is my excitement at being back in Starr's fall. the previous book just wowed me off my wowza's. and the book before that was equally as brill. i mean come on this is Kate Hewitt. this author has magic words and stories running through her veins instead of blood i swear it. i have been luck enough to read a fair few of her books and will go on until iv'e read them all if i can. because her words, her work, her skill is truly unmatched many times. i love her books. i love her stories. i love her writing style. she is up there with one of my true faves, one step further still shes an author iv'e come to cherish. her books have brought so much to my life often at times iv'e really needed them.
being back with the gang and this time at the other half of the stores owner had me smiling from the start. i couldn't wait even from the other books to see if we might get to see this one.
Jenna already had my heart and curiosity peaked from the other book. she was seemingly harsh but i saw hurt. and someone who was trying her best.
she runs the local store of the town and has made it her life. it was started by her parents and they retired and handed it over. but she has been struggling to keep it going. there is no easy balance between trying something new and keeping what people like. but then why aren't they buying enough of the things they refused to have changed!?
of course we also have her brother who is running it with her. they dont always see eye to eye and there is an undercurrent between them over this and few others things. newcomers want lush and luxury, but her core people in the town want what they always want and have always had. its not exactly cost effective guys...
then Jake walks in. all money and reeking of it. he wants what he wants and isn't pleased when its not on the shelves. ugh mate dont get on THAT side of Jenna. poor woman she doesn't take it well.
Jack is here for his own reasons. hes got his own issues going on. but he is here and so hes got to get on with it.
but that is that.until of course the pair are put to help out in the Christmas pageant. and of course the sparks fly, they were already people!
i loved seeing the pair of them together. they were both awesome and when brought together their interactions made me smile widely each time.
i was rooting for them both as individuals and together. and together just yum.
i also loved seeing the other aspect of Starr's fall and the characters within it. i loved this place and the people there. it felt like coming home to one of my favourite place to be enveloped in.
loved it.

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I was pleased to receive an ARC copy of 'Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt. This is the most recent story in the Starr's Fall series, however could easily be read as a stand-alone novel, Jenna runs the local convenience store, Started by her parents who retired a couple of years ago, Jenna is struggling to keep it going. Her brother has a say in how the store is run but they aren't always in agreement - and the locals want cost-effective staples whilst the tourists and second-home owners are looking for luxury goods. After a difficult conversation with rude newcomer Jake, Jenna isn't sure where to turn. Jake, a millionaire business adviser, has taken a step back from his career for the sake of his health, and when the two are expected to run the Christmas pageant together, sparks start to fly... A cosy autumn read, great for getting in the mood for Christmas.

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Jenna runs her family’s store in the small town of Starr’s Fall. She is mostly content in her life after suffering a horrible breakup at the hands of a true city guy that she is still feeling years later. Jack is a wealthy and powerful finance guru from New York who is struggling after health scares have forced him to slow down. The two main characters have styles that clash instantly and make for some witty. I loved seeing the characters working through finding themselves and seeing each other through their growth. I also loved catching the glimpses into the other characters’ lives and the insightful wisdom of the town matriarch. While this story lacked the spice I normally prefer, I enjoyed the sweetness of this small town and the characters within.

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This is the third book in Starr’s Fall series. It’s an idyllic town, like a picture-perfect one you see in the movies.
Jenna is a familiar face, and I’m glad she gets her chance at a HEA. She always felt quite timid in the previous books, the complete opposite to her brother Zach.
Jenna is stuck in a rut, not wanting to change Miller’s Mercantile but struggling financially. What she doesn’t anticipate is the newest resident, Jack, the guy who gave her a 1-star review for not stocking smoked salmon, is now the one to help and guide her through the changes.
Jack’s reasons for leaving New York were health-related. After suffering a heart attack and a stomach ulcer, he knew he needed to make significant changes in his life. He chose Starr’s Fall to be closer to his mum, who has Alzheimer’s and is a resident in the local memory care home.
Going from work consuming every waking moment to recovering after surgeries is a huge life change for him, and he’s lost. Helping Jenna with the changes to the store gives him a purpose, but where will his future lie? Will Starr’s Fall be enough for this city slicker?
I really did enjoy the banter between them and I do enjoy a good enemies-to-lovers trope.
Thank you NetGalley, Kate Hewitt and Boldwood Books for the ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

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I like Kate Hewitt's books and have enjoyed reading this series set in Starr's Fall somewhere in New England. Snowflakes Over Starr's Fall is the latest title in the series and, whilst I read it happily, I don't think it is as good as the previous books. General store owner Jenna is the main character and, whilst Kate Hewitt tries to give her a plausible background to account for her quirks, I couldn't quite believe in her. If you're able and willing to suspend your disbelief, however, reading this is a pleasant way to spend a few hours.

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The third book in the starrs fall series, I really thoroughly enjoyed this story. Starrs fall is a place I would absolutely love to live! Festive vibes galore!

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What a sweet, feel good, cozy romance. The characters are quirky and completely lovable. While the plot is predictable, it kept me captivated throughout and I truly enjoyed the story. A must read for those who enjoy a quick, fun, romance.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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This is the third book in the Starr's Fall series and features Jenna and Jack. It had romance, humor, and a great small town. I really enjoyed that stories from other townspeople continue in each book. I liked catching up with them.

This was a really good read and I am looking forward to the next in the series.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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Another delightful visit to Starr's Fall. A warm small town with a variety of interesting characters. Some heartbreaking back stories. A fun snarky relationship that develops into more. Entertaining banter. A sweet, slow-paced romance. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

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A beautiful story. This is the third book in this series set in Starrs falls which sounds like such and idyllic location it really seems to be the heart of the novel and I'm hoping there could be another one following. When Jenna and Jack meet in the general store she owns they immediately get off on the wrong foot as he looks every inch the high flying buisness man but when they are roped in to help with the town's winter wonderland parade can opposites attract and will the magic of Stars fall unite two unlikely people. Was lovely catching up with the other interesting characters from the previous novels and finding out how they were doing,was emotional at times but also heartwarming and I really enjoyed it

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Having read the other books in the series, this one fell a bit flat for me. I was looking forward to cosy Christmas spirit but it was really just focused on the relationship between Jack and Jenna, which I didn’t feel all that invested in, I wanted to know more about the shop renovation and how well that had gone but it was skimmed over despite being what brought the two characters together. A cute enough read if you want a quick and easy read that has you thinking about Christmas in snowy Connecticut.

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