Snowed In (Fitzpatrick Christmas #2) by Catherine Walsh

holiday romance • fake dating • friends-to-lovers • forced proximity • small-town romance

A runaway bride, a hometown heartthrob, and a fake-dating pact signed on a wine-stained napkin. When two old acquaintances agree to be each other's perfect holiday dates, neither expects their carefully negotiated arrangement to spark something real.

Snowed In is a warm, witty Christmas romance filled with family chaos, old feelings, small-town charm, and the kind of chemistry that makes breaking the rules feel inevitable. Perfect for readers who love heartfelt holiday rom-coms with plenty of banter and a cozy winter setting.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5
3 out of 5 for steam, with open-door romance. 

The Vibe

Megan has spent years avoiding her hometown after leaving its golden boy at the altar and escaping to the city. Returning for Christmas means facing old friends, old memories, and the reputation she hoped she'd left behind. The last thing she needs is another complicated relationship.

Christian has his own reasons for dreading the holidays. Tired of arriving at family gatherings alone and enduring everyone's sympathetic looks, he decides that a fake girlfriend might be the perfect solution. When he runs into Megan in a Dublin pub, their mutually beneficial plan practically writes itself.

Their rules are simple: fake it through the holidays, impress their families, and walk away when Christmas is over. But spending time together brings an unexpected ease to their relationship, along with playful banter, undeniable chemistry, and feelings neither of them planned for.

Set between Dublin, a charming Irish hometown, and a cozy snowed-in cabin, Snowed In is the ultimate Christmas comfort read. It's funny, romantic, warmhearted, and full of the magic that happens when two people stop pretending long enough to discover what they actually want.

Tropes & Tags

• Holiday romance
• Christmas romance
• Fake dating
• Friends-to-lovers
• Forced proximity
• Small-town romance
• Childhood acquaintances
• Going home for Christmas
• Runaway bride
• Second chances
• Opposites attract
• Slow burn
• Family holiday gatherings
• Irish setting
• Cozy winter setting
• Romantic comedy
• Sweet, supportive hero

Books in Series (In Order)

• Holiday Romance #1
• Snowed In #2