The Chalet Next Door by Cassandra Joelle: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Blizzard Outside. Banter Inside. Sparks Inevitable.

Bubbly book publisher Presley Astor has been told all her life she’s “too much.” But she’s perfectly happy being herself- and taking her pampered Shih Tzu, Priscilla, on a solo ski trip to Sage Mountain, Wyoming. What she’s not prepared for is a blizzard knocking out her power and forcing her to seek refuge in the chalet next door…with a brooding cowboy who clearly doesn’t know what to do with someone like her.

Ford Prescott is a guarded skijoring champion-a rodeo sport where a horse pulls a skier at breakneck speeds-preparing for the biggest race of his life. But he’s also fighting cheating competitors and a faith that’s quietly slipping through his fingers. As snow piles high and the town shuts down, Presley’s joy (and Priscilla’s undeniable charm) begins melting Ford’s walls. But when old insecurities and misunderstandings hit harder than the storm, they’ll have to decide if God’s plan for them is bigger than just surviving the blizzard.

An All-Ski, No-Spice Christian Romcom!

The Author

Cassandra discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven when she purchased a diary at the Scholastic Book Fair. What began with journal entries about her school and home life later evolved into a collection of poems, short stories, and novels.

Her hobbies include skiing, traveling around the Rocky Mountains, and reading. Much of her writing inspiration stems from her love of dogs, her Onondaga heritage and her Christian faith.

Cassandra’s favorite genres of books are Christian fiction novels, Thrillers, and anything British.

She is a full-time writer and resides in the mountains of Wyoming with her husband, Chad.

Book Review

What do you get when you combine a skiing cowboy, a pampered pet, a blizzard/power outage and messages of faith? This cute and unexpected romcom that will keep you smiling from start to finish, of course! This truly was such a cute read-- right from the start I couldn't help but be drawn into Presley and Ford's story. If you've ever felt like (or been told) that you're too much, chances are you'll relate to Presley just as I did, making me root for her all that much more. Both characters were very relatable in different ways, and as much as I enjoyed the sweet romance between them, I think I loved seeing their growth throughout the story even more. This is a story that absolutely pointed back to Jesus every step of the way, and seeing Ford's faith journey was a beautiful aspect of the story. Priscilla, a very pampered Shih Tzu added so much fun to the story too... especially in those moments we really get to see her unique personality shine through. With cowboy vibes and the perfect winter setting, there was so much to love in this story, and I enjoyed every moment. 

The Chalet Next Door is a Christian romcom with kisses only and no language. 


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