Four Seasons Novella Series – Book 1 – WinterChristmas wishes come true in New York City… or maybe not.After a demanding career of living out of her suitcase, Sophia lands a dream job in New York City that will keep her in one place for six months. Being alone in a big city is nothing new for her but not during the holidays. When an irresistible jeweler appears in her life more than once, … than once, Christmas surprises pop up on every corner.
Drew loses his creativity and holiday spirit just when he needs it the most. Then a snowstorm blows Sophia into his jewelry store, and a surge of inspiration follows. He is used to handling precious gems but nothing as priceless as she is.
Even though they just met, their instant attraction turns into something more. But one event leads to betrayal, leaving Sophia once again alone and brokenhearted.
Can the magic of Christmas bring them back together, or will one of them be left in the cold?
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It hadn’t occurred to me that I was reading a Christmas story when I read it in January. I generally don’t read seasonal books like this at any other time of year.
I would say this is a winter story that has a bit of Christmas in it. I would recommend this book to be read at any time of the year.
It is also a lovely romance story and I enjoyed the characters and the humour. It was also an easy and entertaining read. I loved the storyline and to me, New York is a magical place anyway, so when the characters were in Bloomingdales and the Rockafella Centre, I soaked up the atmosphere and felt I was there too.
5 Things I Enjoyed about Snowflakes and Sapphires
1. Unapologetic Educated Protagonist
2. Romance
3. One sitting, quick read
4. Fade to black sexy times
5. Sisterhood
I look forward to more in this series.
What a delightfully cute holiday story. Christmas time is always magical especially in the snow. Drew and Sophia have an instant connection that quickly grows into so much more. This story was entertaining, Drew was romantic and sweet, it was endearing that Sophia inspired his jewelry collection. It was fun to watch Sophia’s personality come out. I loved Lacey and Jocelyn and how they easily incorporated Sophia into the family. The story length was perfect and I was left with a smile on my lips.
Sophia is in NYC because she is an expert in her field and is asked to teach at a university there. Drew is in an artistic slump without a muse to stir that creativity before he and his brother need to present fresh jewelry designs before a new client. A snowstorm gives them a chance meeting, and the Christmas spirit seems to keep pushing them together. But one misunderstanding could ruin everything.
It was really a lovely story for the Christmas season, a little on the sappy side, but that’s what we’re looking for at this time of year. I thought the story was sweet and didn’t even mind that the coincidences were a bit much. I always love big family affairs, and he happened to have just such a situation, which was one more thing to draw her in.
The only real problem I had with it was that I could tell Drew was being written by a woman. Male voices are difficult to write from a female perspective, and he was a little wishy-washy for my tastes. But since this is a Christmas story, it didn’t bother me as much as it might have had it been any other time of the year because there wasn’t enough of a difference between the voices of the characters. It was a sweet Christmas read though.
This was a first time read from this author and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It is a sweet story with romance and love of family. I really enjoyed Lacey and how she was all over the place. The two main characters Sofia and Drew were so connected and that came across with every word. This may have been my first read by Kristina Beck but it certainly won’t be my last.
Sophia has relocated to New York for 6 months for her job. A huge fan of Christmas, this time of year is hard without her sister near her. When she meets Drew, an incredibly talented jeweler, there’s a connection, but he has pressing matters and she has things to do. Sophia’s time in New York didn’t start off on the right foot with a random stranger, but she’s learning that there are good people out there in the big city.
I loved the connection Sophia had not only to Drew but his family. They welcomed Sophia with open arms and made her feel at home at a time of year when we’re missing our loved ones. While this is set at Christmas time, I feel it’s an anytime read, especially now as the cold of winter is settling in upon us. This was a fun story with excellent characters and while it is going to be part of a “seasons series”, it’s can be read as a standalone. Excellent characters with a fun setting, I can’t wait to see what Beck has in store for this series!
A gorgeous short story for winter!
I was hooked on this story from the beginning. The characters are adorable…..well, most of them! A dreamy romance set in New York at Christmas time; what more could a girl want?
I’m so glad Kristina Beck has decided to make this into a series of 4 books; one story for every season. I can’t wait to read more!
New York City for the Christmas holiday has always been romanticized in books, movies and my mind. I visited it around the holidays and always imagined going back to revisit. Kristina Beck captures the magic and the wonder of the holiday season along with describing popular attractions such as Rockefeller Center through the eyes of Sophia who is temporarily living in the United States for 6 months. During one of her adventures around the city, she meets a girl named Lacey who she befriends and Lacey welcomes her into her family traditions. This novella had a great mix of friendship, romance and determination. I cannot wait for the next story of the series to be published in hopes that we see more of Sophia and her life in New York City.
I just adore Kristina’s books and the covers? Always so gorgeous. This is the first book in “The Four Seasons Novella’s.” I immediately fell in love with these characters. Sophia and Drew’s story is so heartfelt and sweet and their chemistry? (fans self). I very much enjoy books based on the holidays. This one especially, has you in the Christmas spirit and feeling the magic that comes with this holiday. Once again Kristina drew me into her story and I was hooked from the start. I went through so many emotions as these characters experienced them. I can’t wait to see what the next novella brings us and fingers crossed it’s Lacey’s. She was a fun character to see develop and I’m rooting for her HEA.
Snowflakes and Sapphires is the perfect book to read to get you in the holiday spirit. Sophia has just moved to NYC to work for 6 months. She is out walking when a snowstorm starts so she stops in jewelry store and meets Drew. Drew does not normally work the front so was it fate that brought them together. There was an instant attraction between them. But Drew is called away and they don’t say good-bye. Drew is a jewelry designed and he was lacking inspiration and creativity right when he needed it most, but after meeting Sophia, he had it back. I loved that the book was set in NYC and all of the detailed descriptions of what the city is like leading up to Christmas. Sophia has another chance encounter with Drew a few days later when she is with his sister Lacey. Is it fate that they keep meeting? This is truly a magical love at first sight book. I loved all of the characters (well maybe not Christian), and the instant rapport and feeling of family and belonging they had. If you are looking for something to get you in the spirit of Christmas and the holidays, pick this one up. I don’t think you will be disappointed. This is the first time I have read Ms. Beck, but I am already looking forward to the Spring book, and hope to read some of her others before then. I believe this was the start of a long relationship between this author and myself. I was given an ARC by Kristina Beck in return for an honest review. I enjoyed the ARC so much that as soon as I was finished it, I one-clicked it so I will always have this one. I hope you enjoyed the story of Sophia and Drew as much as I did.
Get swept away in this holiday romance. The book we will have you in the holiday spirit in no time. I highly recommend this new series. Loved the characters & the vivid descriptions of the scenery in Christmas in New York.
First story from this author and I really enjoyed it. It was a short Christmas novella that will have you smiling when you are finished. Sophia and Drew were such a cute couple. Wonderful story and wonderful characters. You won’t be disappointed with this story.
4.5 Warm-Fuzzy Stars
Sophia and Drew’s story left me feeling cozy and in the Christmas spirit. It also inspired me to make Christmas cookies! My family thanks you for that Kristina I love the role “fate” played in this one, it lead to the overall Christmas magic this story. I was envisioning Drew’s jewelry designs in my mind after the exquisite description of his inspiration and pieces created. I can’t wait to see what comes next in this series….
4 Stars!
Snowflakes and Sapphires by Kristina Beck is the first book in the Four Season Series. It’s a heartwarming and feel-good holiday romance.
Sophia Krose has a demanding career and travels around a lot. So, when she lands a dream job in New York for six months, she couldn’t be any happier. She was exploring the city when a snowstorm forces her to enter a jewelry store where she meets Drew.
Drew Devlin is a jewelry designer who’s lost his creativity and holiday spirit. Then he meets Sophia in his store, and it changes everything for him. Their instant connection and the way their story unfolds is so sweet.
It was my first book by this author. I really enjoyed reading Sophia and Drew’s love story. I’m looking forward to reading more books. I hope the next one is Lacey’s story.
**ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
Perfect novella for the Christmas season! I’ve always felt like celebrating Christmas in New York is one of the most festive things you could do, so I loved that this story was set there. I also loved Sophia and Drew, who were perfect for this magical setting. Their whirlwind romance doesn’t come without a few problems, but in the end, they both find things they didn’t know they wanted (or needed). It felt like reading a shorter version of a Hallmark Christmas movie, and I love those movies, so I loved this book!
Thank you to Kristina for providing an advanced copy of this book for me to read and honestly review. If you love Christmas romances, definitely read this one.
What a wonderful and heart-warming story. It just came to me in time when I needed to be uplifted. Lovely Christmas love story settled in New York. Sophia, a linguist! (I feel I could befriend her, although the fact that she speaks ten languages could be intimidating, yet she’s my kind of girl ;)), comes to NY from Germany for work and is planning to stay there for six months. One snowy day she tries to hide from a snowstorm and enters one of the stores… I will tell you no more but the story unfolds in a very interesting way. The plot has quite a lot of turns of events and the characters (also background characters) are well designed, interesting and very likable. If you want to experience a snowstorm in NYC and learn what snowflakes and sapphires have in common, I encourage you to read this beautiful winter novella right now, when Christmas is round the corner and its spirit is in the air. What I’m happy about is that Kristina Beck announces that Snowflakes and Sapphires is going to be the opening novella of The Four Seasons Series and we can expect another one already on Spring! What a great idea! I’m looking forward to reading all of them. So, take this opportunity, read the Winter part right now and wait with me till Spring 🙂
A magical read for the holidays. Drew is Jeweler who has lost his creativity along with his holiday spirit. Sophia is a career woman who lives wherever her job takes her. It has landed her in NY for 6 months. When a snowstorm has her taking cover in his shop. They have an instant connection that turns into so much more. Will an act of betrayal ruin what they have? Or will she go home broken hearted? A definite must read.
Sophia and Drew had an immediate and magical attraction to each other. Her sparkling eyes and flirtatious smile mesmerized him and gave him creative ideas for his new jewelry line and romantic ideas for the two of them. Sophia got along perfectly with his family and his sister was pleased to see her brother happy again. Perhaps this was a match made in heaven or possibly a special Christmas wish. Drew usually spent all of his time at work, but Sophia gave him the reason to emerge from behind his desk and enjoy the beauty of the holiday. The sparkling lights of the city were a beacon for Sophia and Drew as they embraced the warmth of the season and the prospect of a future together.
The description of New York City at Christmas made me wish I was there. I could even smell the roasting chestnuts being sold by street vendors as I enjoyed the Macy’s holiday windows. Sophia couldn’t wait to experience all the city has to offer, even if she was only there for a short time. Her excitement and zest for life was contagious and it was easy to see why Drew fell for her. I am so glad that Kristina Beck will continue this series with three more books, representing Spring, Summer and Fall. Reading her new book definitely put the Christmas spirit in my heart and made me smile.
Sweet holiday story. Sophia has my dream job! I always wanted to learn a bunch of languages and interpret for companies all over the world. I never got there, but I’m so happy so can imagine it in this book with Sophia. Drew is a jewelry designer in New York who has lost his inspiration. Drew and Sophia meet because of snow and keep finding each other in the big city of New York. I really loved Drew and Sophia as characters, they had the best qualities I look for in a hero and heroine. These two were so sweet together and combine that with the magic of New York during the holidays and this book is a home run!
Christmas is a magical time of year because anything can happen. This book taps into that ideal and adds its share of magic to the holiday season. The first book in The Four Seasons Series, this Christmas magic takes place in New York City, where Sophia has taken a job for the next six months. While exploring her new city, the wind and snow propel her into a lovely jewelry store where she meets our hero, Drew. It seems like love at first sight, but more than just the impending blizzard conspires to thwart their new relationship.
This quick but heartfelt and compelling read is one I hated to see end. I love every one of the characters, who quickly made themselves at home in my heart, and I want more of them! Drew and Sophia’s romance is one that makes the heart smile and happy sigh, and the backdrop for their story is breathtaking. You absolutely won’t want to miss this magical, heartfelt holiday read!