It’s never too early to start reading Christmas books and even though the festive season is a couple of months away, I absolutely could not put down Kiley Dunbar’s fun, festive and feel-good romantic comedy, Christmas at Frozen Falls.

Sylvie Magnusson is not exactly full of Christmas cheer. Her fiancé dumped her a week before their wedding and rather than spending the last few weeks of the year topping up her tan and sipping cocktails by the pool under the scorching sun, she is stuck at home in Cheshire! But luckily for her Sylvie, her good friend Nari steps in with a perfect plan to help her restore her flagging mojo: a trip to see the Northern Lights! A delighted Sylvie cannot wait to leave England behind for Frozen Falls – even if it does happen to be the hometown of her former boyfriend, her dreamy Finnish ex, Stellan…

Sylvie had been crazy in love with Stellan, however, all her romantic hopes and dreams had been dashed when Stellan had called time on their relationship and, with no explanation, had simply walked out of her life. Sylvie has always wondered why Stellan hadn’t wanted to be in a relationship with her anymore – and it looks like she will have plenty of time to ask him why as the two reconnect in Frozen Falls.

As never forgotten feelings resurface with a vengeance, Stellan and Sylvie find themselves getting closer again and the more time they spend with one another, the more they find themselves falling for each other again. But with Sylvie’s holiday in Lapland about to come to a close, will she leave the man she loves with all of her heart behind? Or will she realize that her heart is with Stellan in Lapland?

Christmas at Frozen Falls is a delight from beginning to end that will touch your heart and make you laugh out loud. A heart-warming and uplifting romantic read about love lost and found, second chances and new beginnings, Christmas at Frozen Falls will keep you turning the pages and leave you with a great big smile on your face.

Kiley Dunbar is a name to watch out for and with Christmas at Frozen Falls, she has written a fabulous romantic comedy you will simply not be able to put down.

I love a Christmasy rom-com so when I had the chance to join the blog tour for Kiley Dunbar’s Christmas at Frozen Falls, thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Hera Books, I jumped at the chance.

This was one of those books that you smiled reading from the very first page. It is such a feel-good, rom-com

Sylvie and best friend Nari jet off to Frozen Falls in a bid to mend Sylvie’s broken heart. Both these characters were wonderful as were each of their love interests, Stellan, Sylvie’s ex and his friend Nillo.

The relationships they each share come through the pages and you feel like you are part of it, especially between the two girls.

Is it possible to stay at Frozen Falls? This was a fantastic location for this story and I felt like I was there with Slyvie and Nari going husky sledding and a sleigh ride with real reindeers.

I really enjoyed learning about the Finnish traditions through this book, which was clearly well researched.

I read Kiley Dunbar’s debut novel earlier this year and loved it just as much as this one and can’t wait for her to bring out more.

Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.

What a great book, set in Lapland (makes me want to spend Christmas there).

Sylvie was ditched by her husband to be and should be jetting of on her honeymoon. Instead her and her best friend Nari book a trip to lapland, choosing the town where her first love was from (he was on an exchange trip when they met at uni).

What happens when she meets Stellan again?

This has set the scene nicely for some Christmas reading. It has in fact set the bar pretty high for festive romance. It is such a lovely, escapist read, full of glistening snow, reindeers, sparkling ice caves and for good measure, skies lit up with the aurora borealis. Gorgeous. The beautiful setting is ever present in the story and such a contrast to life back in Sylvie's Cheshire. There is plenty of detail about life in Lapland,and some great touches such as the beautiful carol service which Sylvie and Nari stumble over and the music of the Sami people.

In addition to the relationship between Sylvie and Stellan, with all their past issues, I particularly enjoyed the episodes with Sylvie's friend, Nari. She has such a distinctive voice in the book and her links with her travel blog gave her a distinct personality which seemed quite current. Will Sylvie grasp her opportunity and take a risk and trust again? There is plenty to be said about taking a leap of faith and recognising second chances. Even though it is still September, it feels like Christmas!

Thanks to the author for a copy of the book.

I adore Christmas books, they are such a comfort and while I did really enjoy this one - there was a lot of skippable fluff for me. I found myself skim reading a few chapters. I love the setting of the book (can I move to Lapland?!) and Stellen is such a dreamy character.

This book follows second chance love after Sylvie is dumped after a ten year-ish relationship and ends up meeting up with her ex-boyfriend from university. I would have preferred if Nari’s storyline was a separate book as I did enjoy her storyline and reading her blog entries. But her romance seemed to take over Sylvie’s towards the end.

If your looking for a festive read to give you a warm hug, you’ll be a fan of this book.


Arc provided via NetGalley

I thought that this story was good and it would be a lovely Christmas read!

The story had some lovely well developed characters an I liked getting to know them.

The pace was good overall but I did find that it was a little bit of slog to get to the actual story as there was quite a bit of build up and for me that did really detract from the plot at the start but I am really glad that I carried on reading as I thought that overall the story was really good.

It is the second book that I have read by this author and they have both been highly enjoyable and I am really looking forward to what she releases next!

It is 4 stars from me for this one - highly recommended!!

I know for many it is too early to mention the 'C' word but the book on the blog today is more than just a festive story - it is a wonderful depiction of friendship, acceptance of the past, and strength to find happiness when things are not looking so great. Plus there is Christmas magic, beautiful settings, huskies, and hot chocolate to give you all the warm, fuzzy feelings as the evenings begin to get a little darker and chillier.

Sylvie does not want to face Christmas this year but she hasn't got much choice. She should have been going on her luxurious honeymoon with Cole, her husband. But that didn't happen because Cole called their wedding off, OVER THE PHONE, and left Sylvie to pick up the pieces of what their life would have looked like. But Sylvie has her best friend, Nari, and together they are going to go away, relax, and recharge. And Lapland seems to be the perfect choice. The beauty of Frozen Falls is sure to make anyone feel brighter and when Sylvie runs into Stellan, the one who got away all those years ago, things may just be starting to look up.

CHRISTMAS AT FROZEN FALLS by Kiley Dunbar is a wonderfully entertaining story set in a beautiful place and I found myself completely caught up in this book from start to finish. Sylvie has really been through the wringer with Cole but I loved how she is determined to try and enjoy herself for Nari's sake as well as her own. Their friendship really stood out the whole way through and it was lovely to read, but I enjoyed getting to know them separately as they tried to figure out their own love interests.

​With plenty of mishaps and romance, CHRISTMAS AT FROZEN FALLS by Kiley Dunbar is simply magical and I highly recommend it to all romance and Christmas fiction readers.

A lovely novel that made made crave to travel to Lapland.
It's heartwarming, fun to read and well written.
I loved the well written cast of characters, the gorgeous descriptions and the engrossing and entertaining plot.
It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I’m always a bit of a pushover for a Christmas read – but I think this might just be the first time I’ve found myself reading one in August. And it wasn’t just “a little bit Christmas” – this was a full-on Christmas experience, set (mostly) in Lapland, complete with decorations, roaring fires, reindeer and huskies, snow and ice and a rather delicious man in a Santa suit. But whoever it was that decided to publish this book so very early, I forgive you completely – this book was just sheer gorgeousness from the first page to the last, and I loved every moment.

I was in Sylvie’s corner from the moment I met her – and given that Cole treated her so atrociously (and he hasn’t finished yet!), and that all she had to look forward to over the holidays was the Christmas Strictly special, who could blame her for having her arm twisted by friend Nari to try a break in Lapland instead of the cancelled honeymoon in Mauritius? And why not Saariselkä – maybe she can find out what happened to Stellan, her first love, who walked away and broke her heart?

I particularly loved her because of her really distinctive voice, consistent throughout – she has the most wonderful self-deprecating sense of humour and, despite our age difference, she was so very easy to identify with as she shared her every inner thought. Throughout the book, I laughed and smiled with her, felt her uncertainty and her pain, and really desperately wanted her to find her happy ending. But heavens, that family she’d tied herself up with – Cole’s mother is quite horrendous, those barbed comments that no-one else noticed, the way she favoured her son over his sister… brilliant observation, and such excellent writing!

But then we’re off to Lapland, and it’s a wonderful adventure – the whole setting is perfectly drawn, with all those magical Christmassy details, and the possibility of rekindling a rather special relationship. There are some of the most perfect touches – everyone will love the huskies, but there are some other lovely touches around the resort too, like the glass walls of the bedroom, the bare tree awaiting its decorations, the makings of an open fire. And then there’s that simply perfect Finnish carol service they stumble across. And the ice bar in the forest clearing. And might they get to see the Northern Lights? Oh, of course they will… along with finding out a great deal more about the benefits of a Finnish sauna.

I haven’t mentioned Nari much yet, but I did really like the fact that this was her story too. Her travel blog gives the story a nice contemporary edge – and despite her initial flightiness, she turned out to have unexpected depths, and I really enjoyed the way her character developed. Her friendship with Sylvie had a real warmth about it, and her developing relationship with Niilo was incredibly touching.

I’m aware I might just be making the whole book seem warm and rather fluffy, but I was also really impressed by the obvious research that must have gone into it – Finland is unfamiliar territory for me, and I learned a lot about the lifestyle and particularly about the lives and beliefs of the Sámi people. And although the story’s edges are mostly soft, there’s a particularly realistic depiction of heartbreak and loneliness – and the second chance romances with all their uncertainties are so very heartwarming and just perfectly handled. And as for the writing itself – it has a tremendous confidence about it, and the author has a perfect emotional touch.

That comparison with Carole Matthews? I thought it was absolutely spot on. A really special book, and an author to watch for the future… when you’re ready for a Christmas read, I’d highly recommend getting your hands on this one. As for me, I’m still wondering if I’d actually prefer a Christmas Lapland break or just the husky puppy…

Wow!! Oh my goodness, I am so excited by this book. It is magical!
I have loved the plot of this book, Kiley engaged me from the very beginning and really pulled me into story. I honestly didn’t know what to predict might happen because I was so lost.
I love the characters in this book, every girl needs a best friend like Nari. I really felt for Sylvie, every little girl dreams of the day they get married. Kiley has created realistic and likeable characters which has enhanced how wonderful this book is.
The setting is another superb part of the book, what’s more romantic than Lapland? Especially when coming face to face with your first ever love.
This is a magical story, I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I’m just going to say it’s utterly perfect. I really want to put my Christmas tree up and get the Christmas songs on.
This is my first read by Kiley Dunbar but I can 100% guarantee that it will not be the last. This is a must read, heartwarming Christmas story. I would easily give this book hundreds of stars, unfortunately five is the highest- but this doesn’t show how magical and fantastic this story is.

The one thing I'm certain of when I pick up a Kiley Dunbar book is the knowledge that I'm in safe hands and a truly memorable story is about to unfold itself before my eyes. I can hand on heart say that this book did not disappoint in the slightest. From the twinkling, snowy landscapes of Lapland, to the heartwarming romance that played out on the pages, I was in my element. I had all but packed my suitcase, together with a one way ticket, to permanently move to the home of all things Christmas.


The narrative delivered festive romance in all it's cosy glory and I was swept away on a delicious adventure that I didn't want to end. The characters came alive as I travelled on this glorious adventure filled with snow, romance and love and I fell in love with the story that glittered and shimmered with the turn of each and every page. Kiley is the master of memorable stories and this is certainly one I won't forget in a hurry.


Christmas at Frozen Falls is the perfect recipe for a festive read. Even devouring this delightful number in September still gave me all the Christmas feels as I was picked up and transported to Lapland.....the eternal Christmas destination. This is certainly one story to add to your tbr pile for the up coming festive season that's for sure.

A great read in a great setting. Makes me want to book a holiday to Lapland now!

The book tells the story of friends Sylvie and Nari. Sylvie is single after being dumper by her fiance weeks before there wedding. Instead of heading off on her honeymoon, she swaps the flights and goes to Lapland with her best friend instead, choosing the town where she knows her ex from uni is from.

Both friend fall in love with Lapland and also fall for a man while they are there, so what will happen when it is time to return home?

This book was archived before I had the chance to download it. As such, I will not be able to review it. :( Unfortunately, I have to write something about the book in order to keep my ratio accurate so I'll just say that I LOVE the cover and cannot wait to read it!

It’s been six months since Sylvie Magnusson’s fiancé dumped her one week before her wedding. Her honeymoon holiday to Mauritius is approaching fast, and with a little bit of persuasion from her best friend Nari, Sylvie cancels Mauritius. Travel blogger, Nari uses her contacts to rebook a holiday for both of them to the Finnish town of Frozen Falls to see the Northern Lights, which also happens to be the home town of Sylvie’s ex-boyfriend Stellan, who she hasn’t seen for many years…..

I know you’re going to wonder why I’m reading Christmas books at the beginning of September! Trust me, it’s never too early to read a book that filled with such Christmas cheer!! Just as the nights are getting darker and it’s getting a little bit cooler, what’s better than grabbing a blanket and cosying down with this book! This book couldn’t be any more Christmassy if it tried!! The location of Frozen Falls tucked away in Lapland is absolutely divine!! The best holidays aren’t necessarily full of sun, sea and sangria – perhaps snow, dog sled rides, ice bars and a Finnish sauna are the ways to go! The author’s descriptions of all of these things (plus more!) make you want to grab your snowsuit, put on your thermals and book yourself in to a Finnish cabin!

I love Sylvie’s character! She’s certainly had her fair share of heartache, and when we meet her ex-fiancé at the beginning of the story, you just want to help her stick a certain piece of jewellery up his nose!! Her relationship with her best friend, Nari was particularly heart-warming. Nari was definitely the stronger of the two characters, but even as the story moved on you begin to see a more tender side to her. Of course, there’s going to be romance in this book but just who and who with is something you’ll find out when you read it! I liked Sylvie’s ex-boyfriend, Stellan, eventually… but he really didn’t come across very well in the first encounter with him!!

This is the perfect book to open up this year’s seasonal reading!! If you think you shouldn’t be reading Christmas books until Christmas….think again!! Get ahead of the game and start feeling festive before everyone else!! This book is jam packed full of festive fun, friendship and romance….as well as the obvious cold, snow and ice! Oh…..and huskies, don’t forget the huskies!! Love this book!! Would definitely recommend!!

Christmas in a book, that’s what this was to me, it gave me the warm fuzzies, just happiness and joy. I loved the descriptions so much I could have been there, this is an amazing holiday read, Lapland, huskies, romance and Christmas. What more do you want for a toasty evening read. This is a wonderful book that makes you smile as you read, highly recommended for anyone with a heart and love of Christmas or winter.


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

What a lovely, festive read this proved to be - one to read whatever the season when you're looking for a heartwarming romance. It doesn't have a very romantic start as Sylvie Magnusson should be going off on honeymoon over the Christmas period but her fiancé called off the wedding just a week before he was due to put the ring on her finger. Initially she'd decided to make the most of their holiday plans but then can't face the honeymoon suite.

Instead, her best friend Nari manages to use her contacts to enable them to visit Lapland to see the Northern Lights. This rekindles fond memories of her time in University when Stellan Virtanen was visiting and became her boyfriend, first love and the one that ran away. They're visiting his homeland and staying in his resort. The chemistry is still there between them but why did he leave last time? Can she trust a man again? What will happen when she goes home again? Will love find a way to give them their HEA this time?

This is a delightful second chance romance, complete with some adorable Husky puppies, snowy adventures and hot romances. It is a lovely story to escape into, with great characters, fantastic frozen scenery, amazing sights and light, and a couple of romances to melt even a frozen heart. I really enjoyed reading it and have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who likes escaping into contemporary, second chance romances.

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and this is my honest review after choosing to read it - and throughly enjoying doing so! I'll definitely be looking out for more books by this author in future.

A heart-warming, second-chance romance with plenty of Christmas cheer.

Sylvie Magnusson finally decides to cancel her honeymoon to Mauritius because it's been six months since her ex-fiancé decided to cancel their wedding after a ten-year engagement. Instead, with her blogger best friend, Nari in tow, the pair head off to Saariselkä to celebrate Christmas, in the frozen Arctic.

Stellan Virtanen never forgot the English girl he met on a university student exchange in Manchester, so he's surprised to receive a Facebook friend request from her after so many years and a message telling him she's flying out to stay in his home town in Finland. However, it isn't until Sylvie arrives that he realises he still has deep buried feelings for her.

As a hero, Stellan is just my type...moody, reserved and sexy. He's one of those guys who will frustrate you to death with his stilted lack of communication but surprises you in an 'actions speak louder than words' way. Sylvie is straight to the point and often overwhelms her beau, therefore I enjoyed the dynamics of the newly acquainted couple as they navigate around their differing personalities to find what works for them.

There's a secondary plot involving Nari and Niilo I didn't relate to in that same way as I did with Sylvie and Stellan, but stranger things happen in the real world, so why not? After all, love conquers all, right?

The author managed to capture the essence of the Arctic winter climate and of the Scandinavia saying "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." In a 'been there, done that way', I laughed out loud as the English duo got to grips with all things Nordic. For those readers with no experience of harsh freezing cold conditions, Ms Dunbar has done a fantastic job of describing the scene perfectly. Additionally, I enjoyed the inclusion of cultural Sami facts about Northern Europe's indigenous people, relevant to Lapland and Niilo.

Overall, a lovely happy ending against a beautiful festive backdrop. With plenty of Christmassy feel-good vibes and cute puppies, it's a wonderful holiday romance.

***arc generously received courtesy of the publisher Hera via NetGalley***

I had read the previous book by this Author, and loved it.
I was delighted to be offered the opportunity to read an ARC from Netgalley and the Publisher in return for an honest review.
I loved the characters in this book, and as for the location, wow, Christmas in Lapland you can't get any more festive than that. I have always wanted to see the Northen Lights, and now I want to visit Finland to see them even more.
Everything about this book is so festive. It is the perfect Christmas book. Such a warm and cosy book, to curl up and read in a cold Winter's day.
I absolutely loved this book, and I hope that Kiley Dunbar writes more books soon.

❄ 🌲On the snowy trail of romance-will they succumb?😲
4-4.5 🌟stars
Here is a sweet romance that screams winter holiday, with reindeer-drawn carriage rides, Northern lights, sled dogs, scorching saunas, warming fires, hidden frozen wonderlands and all the trappings of a Finnish Christmas. But at its heart, two young women from Manchester find some appealing men in the Arctic wilds of Finland and need to make big decisions about the direction of their lives once their short holiday ends. Niiolo, a young Lapp reindeer herdsman and business partner to Stellan, heroine Sylvie's long lost love, was my favorite character. He was so self-aware and humble, with the soul of a poet, and when he considered what was best for Sylvie's best friend Nari and did his utmost to see her happy, it was bittersweet, endearing and truly moving. Sylvie's second chance with Stellan was more complicated and her HEA never seemed a given right through to the last few pages!🙃

I think this story is a perfect fit for the romantic who enjoys second chance love stories set against a holiday backdrop. I can enjoy a Christmas romance no matter the month or weather and Christmas at Frozen Falls gave me a lovely touch of winter chill and charm.

Thanks to publisher Hera Books and NetGalley for providing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.

Five stars, five fluffy snowflakes, oh, let’s give this enchanting Christmas story 5 Husky puppies! If you spend Christmas at Frozen Falls in Finnish Lapland, I guarantee you will have the best holiday season ever. How can you not enjoy a book that features an igloo with an ice bar, real reindeer, dog sled rides, a Finnish Christmas carol service, and a Finnish sauna?

And to go along with all these festive and wintry wonders, author Kiley Dunbar has given us four special and well-drawn characters, with the emotions and yearnings that make you love each one. Let’s start with Sylvie Magnusson, who tells us her story in the first person. Sylvie describes herself as a sad, pathetic loser, all alone. If that’s not troubling enough, she also caller herself a “lifelong boiler of bunnies.” What’s gone wrong in Sylvie’s world? Well, thanks to her horrible fiancée, Sylvie has no wedding, or tropical honeymoon.

Sylvie’s best pal Nari decides that the two of them should have a special holiday treat and they fly to Lapland. Nari is a sophisticated Instagrammer and blogger, a solo world traveler, adept in any culture or environment, but not as comfortable in her own skin. Nari’s story is told in the third-person which enables us to know her in a more mystical way.

Sylvie and Nari find Lapland to be beautiful, surprising and welcoming. It’s also cold, isolated and desolate, which enables each woman to contemplate and focus on the present. Sylvie meets up with a man from her past. Nari finds a man, Niilo, who is tuned to the world in a different way. What will happen when the holiday is over?

As both Sylvie and Nari “follow the pull of the magnetic North”, they learn that some feelings are worth the agony. But let’s not get too heavy. Although this book features two beautiful love stories, there are plenty of puppies, and lively and funny stories. The author blends romantic comedy and the life of modern women with lyrical and meaningful observations. Ever wondered about a Finnish sauna”? The sauna experience is beautifully described in the book. “The sauna cleanses your body and soul. You strip away your status, your worries, your sexuality and you just relax.”

This book is subtitled “A cosy, heart-warming romcom to curl up with”. I’m sure that Author Dunbar’s delightful book will help Finland see a huge surge in holiday visitors this year. I know I want to spend Christmas in Lapland petting puppies and going for a sleigh ride.

I highly recommend this book- put it on top of your Christmas reading pile. I enjoyed the Letter from the Author at the end of the book. What a happy, holiday spirit she has!

Thanks to Net Galley and Hera Books for a digital review copy. This is my honest review.