I received a free copy of, Snowflakes Over the Second Chances Sweet Sop, by Hannah Lynn, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book seven of seven in The Holly Berry Sweet Shop series. Holly Berry and her daughter Hope, are starting over after the loss of her beloved partner, so she decides to spend the Christmas holidays in the US. I found this book to be good, but very sad.

Liked the story, but felt the end was too abrupt and I felt the “friends” seemed more like nosey neighbors…..a little far fetched to think one would just show up after crossing an ocean…even best friends would call or text first. Loved the interaction between Holly and Evan’s family;.main character was written very well!

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I was not ready for this book, I wanted a happy ever after for them. It was so sad and I’m angry for them that this happened. I wanted louts of little babies and a gorgeous life for Holly and Hope. That being said it was well written and the friendships and the way the family was all woken in was great. Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

ARC Book Review: *Snowflakes Over the Second Chance Sweet Shop* by Hannah Lynn

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5 Stars)

Hannah Lynn's *Snowflakes Over the Second Chance Sweet Shop* is a heartwarming and tender addition to her candy-sweet romance series, capturing the essence of love, loss, and the unyielding strength of family during the holiday season.

**Overview:**
Holly Berry seems to have it all - a wonderful partner, Evan, and a beautiful daughter. However, her world is shattered by an unexpected tragedy, prompting her to seek solace by canceling her Christmas plans. Opting for some much-needed healing, she retreats to the States, hoping to find comfort with Evan’s family. But it is her own family who, understanding her needs, join her in this alternative holiday plan. Together, they strive to mend Holly's broken heart, proving that time, love, and family can heal all wounds.

**Review:**
Hannah Lynn weaves a beautifully poignant narrative, exploring the depths of grief and the restorative power of family and love. The setting, amidst a snowy and festive backdrop, enhances the story's charm, making it a perfect holiday read.

**Microtropes:**

1. **Second Chance at Love**: Holly and Evan's relationship endures trials, demonstrating the resilience of love even in the face of adversity.
2. **Found Family**: The theme of chosen family is strong as Holly's relatives rally around her, showing the importance of supportive, loving relationships.
3. **Healing Journey**: Holly's quest for emotional healing is a central element, providing a moving exploration of recovery after loss.
4. **Holiday Spirit**: The Christmas setting adds a layer of magic and hope, symbolizing new beginnings and the warmth of the festive season.
5. **Sweet Shop Charm**: The sweet shop represents Holly's dream and her efforts to rebuild her life, adding a delightful, cozy element to the story.
6. **Supportive Partner**: Evan's unwavering support showcases a loving and understanding partner, essential in Holly's journey.
7. **Intergenerational Bonds**: The involvement of Holly’s family underscores the importance of generational support and wisdom in overcoming life's challenges.
8. **Crisis-Induced Self-Discovery**: The tragedy Holly faces forces her to reevaluate her life and relationships, leading to profound personal growth.
9. **Winter Wonderland Setting**: The picturesque, snowy landscape provides a serene and comforting backdrop for the story's emotional journey.
10. **Uplifting Resolution**: Despite the heavy themes, the story concludes on an optimistic note, offering hope and the promise of brighter days ahead.

*Snowflakes Over the Second Chance Sweet Shop* is an emotionally resonant tale that tugs at the heartstrings while celebrating the unbreakable bonds of love and family. Hannah Lynn's storytelling, combined with relatable characters and a festive setting, makes this book a must-read for anyone looking to experience the magic and warmth of the holiday season.

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Wow what a roller coaster of a book. Tears and laughter the whole nine yards.
Holly has it all her shop her new beautiful house her gorgeous boyfriend Evan and her beautiful daughter Hope.
Then tragedy strikes and her world is turned upside down. She goes to America to spend time with Evan’s family not realising she needs to be with her friends and family at this time but they don’t forget her.
What a trip to the sweet shop was sad and also very well written .
Brilliant

Snowflakes Over the Second Chances Sweet Shop ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don’t let this cover fool you. This is not the happy, light hearted tale it appears to be. This is a story of love and loss. When I tell you I absolutely SOBBED. I never cry. This book destroyed me. Automatic five stars.

I would recommend checking content warnings before reading if you are sensitive to any particular topics.

3.5 ⭐️
Thank you netgalley and Boldwood books for my ARC copy.

I really enjoyed this book, I liked the way it dealt with a wide range of ways people deal with grieve. It was a very quick read that has a lovely found family aspect, with shared greive and heart ache.

This book 2 in a series and I haven’t read book one yet.
I enjoyed reading it. Even decided to surprise his girlfriend Holly, and she didnt know it but he was going to propose to her.
When they arrived they walk down th e beach and there was child out on thin ice.Even went out to save him and didn’t make it.
Holley cancels Christmas and goes to America where Even lived, and his family was there.
This could be a standalone book because it start with the people that are there and tells their journey from there.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a good book!!! Such a good story and great writing style. This was my first by this author and will not be my last! Such a sweet holiday book. This had me crying!! Grab the tissues!

If you’re feeling a little low when reading it your going to need tissues. At the start I struggled with too many character names at once but it didn’t help that I have read no other titles in the series. It’s probably me but I couldn’t connect the storyline with the title of the book.

This is such a bittersweet tale.

Filled with family and an abundance of love.

This is a story that begins with heartbreak but ends with such hope and a feeling of peace.

It felt as though it could be real.

The support from friends and family when tragedy strikes was truly heartwarming.

Best character award goes to Hope, an adorable toddler that bought everyone together in their time of need.

Hannah Lynn has written a book that delivers true emotion in such a gentle way. This novel was a real pleasure to read.

This is the 7th book is the Sweet Shop series. I have enjoyed them all but for fans of the series this one is a bit of a shock.
It's a sad story with not really any light intervals. I did enjoy reading the book but I'm hoping the next one will be a bit lighter.
There really only was one story in the book with was following Holly's life although brief appearances by Ben and Giles were welcome. We didn't get to hear how the lives of the other characters were progressing which I missed.
I dont know if I read this quickly or the book was shorter than usual but I read it in a few hours.
I do love Hannah's books and will be looking forward to the next one.

Having loved the first book I didn’t even read the description, I just dove right in……….. well I bloody loved it, altho wasn’t expecting the turn of events and I will admit reading it was hard as went through similar my self not so long ago. It was a page turner, fastest I have read a book in a long time, and Sophie didn’t disappoint, this is only the second book I have read by her the first being second chance sweet shop. I will definitely e reading more

This was a little sad to read but it was so beautifully written with such sweet messages. The grieving process is different for everyone yet I believe everyone who has lost someone can relate to these characters so well.

Man, this one caught me by surprise! I didn't see the plot coming, but it was a beautiful reunion with old friends. As all of thenother stories in this series, I loved it. Beautiful prose, beautiful characters, and a beautiful message. I can't wait for the final book at the sweet shop!!

This book is amazing!! I cried more or less the entire way through this book and felt so so sorry for Holly. I loved the way Hannah brings these characters to life but also make them so relatable.

Firstly thank you Netgalley, Hannah Lynn and publisher for the opportunity to read this book. The settings in both UK and USA were beautiful, it was easy to read but I found it very sad. If you’re feeling a little low when reading it your going to need tissues. At the start I struggled with too many character names at once but it didn’t help that I have read no other titles in the series. It’s probably me but I couldn’t connect the storyline with the title of the book. With regards to grief it was very well written.

This book is book 2 in a series, and even though I haven't read book 1 yet, it hasn't been released. Evan decided to surprise his girlfriend Holly, and she didn't know it, but he was going to propose. When they arrived, they walked down to the beach, and there was a child out on the thin ice, and the child kept going out further. Evan went in to save him, and he didn't make it.
Holly decides to cancel Christmas and go to America, where Evan lived, and his family is there. She and her daughter, Hope, left England and arrived in America. It is emotional, the journey through the grief they have to start to go through, Life still goes on, and we see their struggles, their mistakes, their, coming together, to help each other, and the everyday things they must face. It was an emotional book, but also a book I couldn't stop reading. Even though this is a book 2, I could relate to the grieving, the process, and all they went through. I think it can be a standalone book, because the book starts with the people who are there, and tells their journey from there. It was meeting new friends for the first time, where they are in their journey.
I received an ARC from Boldwood Books through NetGalley.

A hard book , have the tissues ready . Carrying on with Hollies life journey. Didn’t connect with this book as much as I have the other ones in the series . An interesting read as we caught up with the other characters lives and the introduction of the American characters and I can see there’s going to be an interesting final book in the series but was disappointed with this book
Thank you to Netgalley, Boldwood Books and Hannah Lynn for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

I feel like I really needed to have read the previous installment in this series as it seemed to just jump straight in. To be honest, I didn’t really enjoy the book, there was a quite a bit of misery, which is understandable given the circumstances, but it was just miserable but also felt a little childish. I have loved other books by this author so I’ll definitely try other books by her.