5/5
Nice short book!
It was fast pace but so good. All the chemistry pouring from everywhere. Belle being so vulnerable but he doing everything for her. I enjoy to read it.
Snow & Spice, 2
Suffering from corporate burnout, curvy receptionist Belinda Fairway decides to treat herself to a private cabin for the winter holidays in the idyllic mountain town of White Pines.
Snuggled up with her favorite snacks and a plethora of sweet romance movies for the season, she’s ready to wind down and enjoy some quality alone time. But it seems destiny has other plans…
Belinda soon finds herself snowed in with the rugged lumberjack, Max Austin, when an unexpected blizzard hits. Before long things in the little cabin start to heat up and it looks like Belle won’t be getting much rest, after all!
Be Warned: anal sex, bondage, sex toys
Excerpt:
Belinda
Fresh out of the bath, wrapped up in my favorite fluffy bathrobe and wearing bunny-eared slippers, I bounce into the kitchenette, humming as I go. My long, chestnut brown hair sits piled up on my head in a messy bun, and I’m more than ready to finally wind down with some snacks and a good holiday movie.
With a contented sigh, I pull a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chewy Gooey Cookie ice cream from the freezer, pop a silver spoon in my mouth, and grab my bottle of sparkling white wine. I should probably get a glass but being that this is a solitary retreat—a reward for surviving yet another year at my nine-to-five job—I’ve decided on being disgustingly indulgent. God knows I’ve earned the right! I’m going to drink straight from the bottle.
Sitting down on the comfy couch of my rented cabin in the small mountain town of White Pines, I reach for the remote, get comfy, and start flipping through channels. When I find what I’m after, I hit “play” and start opening my mouthwatering goodies. Popping the top on my wine, I give it a second to breathe before taking a generous swig. The bubbles tickle my nose, and I squeeze my eyes shut for a moment, waiting for the sensation to pass. With a shake of my head and a hiccup of laughter, I put the bottle back down on the coffee table.
“Mm,” I say to myself, “not bad at all.” The title credits begin to roll, and I enthusiastically dig into my ice cream. The decadent flavors explode across my tongue and I’m in heaven. The delectable combination of coconut, chocolate fudge, shortbread, and caramel has me moaning around the silver spoon and wiggling my ass against the cushions in satisfaction. “God, that is so good!” Just as the opening scene of my movie is set, three mighty knocks on the cabin door make me jump and almost drop my tub.
Licking my lips and setting my treat down on the table, I check the tie on my robe, before standing up to answer the door. “Hello?” I ask hesitantly as I pull it open a notch. My breath hitches in my throat and I swallow hard when I find a behemoth of a man standing on my stoop. Dressed in a red and black tartan shirt, a brown leather jacket trimmed with fur, and a pair of well-worn jeans, he’s got at least a head and a half on me, and he’s built like a man honed by years of hard physical labor.
“Ah, can I help you?” I ask, my heart hammering anxiously. I certainly wasn’t expecting company on my winter self-care getaway … and I find myself feeling put out and more than a little uncomfortable.
The stranger smiles through his salt-and-pepper beard and removes his black beanie, an apologetic smile on his face. “I’m sorry to intrude,” he says, “but I’ve broken down a mile or so back up the road. I can’t get any cell service with the storm setting in…”
My pulse thunders in my ears and I tuck an errant strand of hair behind my ear, buying myself a second to think. Fuck. I know where this is going. But what choice do I have? I can’t let the man freeze to death in his truck! No one deserves that. Looking up into his steel-blue eyes, I don’t have the heart to say no. “Please, come in,” I say, stepping aside and opening the door wide despite the adrenaline racing through my veins and lending strength to my anxiety. “A blizzard is on its way, and you can’t stay out there.”
The stranded man enters my home away from home for the winter season and waits by the door until I close it. “Thank you,” he says, brushing the snow from his jacket. “My truck has always been a reliable old girl, but I think she might be reaching the end of her days.”
“It’s no trouble,” I respond, twisting my fingers in front of me and chewing on my inner lip. “Can I get you something to drink, something hot maybe?”
“Just water would be great,” he answers, laying his beanie across the back of the couch. “I’m Max, Max Austin, by the way. I work just up the mountain at the timber mill. I drive by this little cabin every day but have never seen inside it before. It’s quite cozy, isn’t it?”
I smile nervously and fetch some water for him, returning to pass him the glass. Our fingers brush and I almost forget how to breathe. “I’m Belinda Fairway,” I manage to say. “I’ve just rented it out for the holidays. With my parents gone and no other family, I came out here to treat myself and enjoy my time off. You have to splurge sometimes, you know?”
Max nods in agreement and sips his water. “Being without family on Christmas is pretty rough,” he says. “I’ve got a brother and usually visit him, but it looks like I won’t be making it this time around.”
“I’m sorry about your plans,” I say as I move to clear up my ice cream and my still-open bottle of wine. “I was just going to kick back with a sappy movie.”
The handsome lumberjack—who must be twenty years my senior judging by his salt-and-pepper hair—glances at the TV and offers me a knee-weakening smirk. “Hallmark romances, huh? Aren’t you a little old for that?” he asks as he looks me over, his steel-blue eyes drinking me in from head to toe with a scrutiny that has me squeezing my thighs together.
I push the lid back on my comfort food, returning the ice cream to the freezer, and put the wine in the fridge. “I just like a good happily ever after,” I admit, folding my arms over my chest defensively with a small, uncertain shrug.
“But that sappy, sweet stuff?” he counters, one prominent brow cocked in question. “That’s not real, Belinda. Real love is messy, rough, and raw.”
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Product Reviews
5/5
snowed in with the lumbersnack
Belinda rents a quiet cabin to recover from burnout, planning nothing more than wine, snacks, and holiday movies. Her peaceful retreat is interrupted when Max shows up at her door after his truck breaks down just as a storm rolls in. With the blizzard trapping them together, one cabin, one bed, and no escape, the tension heats up fast. This was such a fun and spicy holiday read. I had a lot of fun reading this because it knows exactly what it wants to be and never pretends otherwise. The chemistry between Belinda and Max is instant and intense, and the forced proximity trope is used perfectly here. I really liked how Belinda is portrayed as confident and comfortable in her body, while Max is all rugged charm and dirty talk without unnecessary drama. The story moves quickly, but it never feels rushed. Instead, it feels indulgent in the best way, focusing on connection, desire, and mutual attraction. The snowed in setting adds a cozy contrast to the heat, and the ending leaves you smiling. If you are looking for a short, drama free, holiday romance packed with chemistry and spice, this one absolutely delivers.
5/5
Max & Belinda
This is the second book in the Snow & Spice series. We are drawn into the lives of Belinda and Max. They are forced to rely on each other during a snowstorm, and it doesn't take long for the temperature to rise inside. A wonderful story to read during the holidays.
4/5
Snowed
City life and career burnout has her needed some much needed R&R. So she books a cabin for some alone time. Only the rugged lumberjack and the snowstorm have other ideas for her.
4/5
Snowed In with the Lumberjack!
This is the second story in the "Snow & Spice" series but can be enjoyed as a stand alone read. This short, quick and steamy read is about Belinda and Max. Belinda, is hoping for some peace and quiet in her cozy rental cabin. She is settling in when she hears three knocks and open the door to find a sexy behemoth on her door step. Max has had trouble with his truck, cannot get cell signal and there is a storm brewing. This is a fun read!
5/5
Enjoyed
Every time Faedra Rose writes a book it never disappoints. Thank you Faedra for always providing a reading escape.
5/5
Short Story
I've read several books written by Faedra Rose; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the second book in the Snow & Spice Series; it is a stand-alone short story. The story is about Belinda & Max.
5/5
<3
So good!! I loved them together so much! He was the perfect cinnamon roll hero that you want for in a book like this. Great read!
5/5
Short & Steamy
Belinda is on holiday when Max shows up seeking refuge. He sees her sweetness and decides to show her the rough naughty fun she’s been missing. It’s hot steamy and totally worth the short smutty read to Theo HEA
5/5
She Never Imagined Her Holidays Like This!
Snowed in with the Lumberjack is a perfect bite-sized holiday romance that delivers everything you want from a snowy cabin getaway. Belinda is refreshingly relatable—a curvy, independent woman seeking a little peace and self-care—until a blizzard and a ruggedly handsome lumberjack turn her quiet retreat into an unforgettable adventure. Max is exactly the kind of hero who makes your heart race: protective, strong, and irresistible, yet grounded enough to make their sizzling connection feel authentic. Their chemistry is electric from the start, and the cabin setting during the snowstorm adds that perfect touch of intimacy and tension. I loved how the story balances sweet, cozy holiday vibes with spicy, passionate moments that heat up the winter night. Belinda’s playful personality paired with Max’s gruff charm creates a dynamic that’s both fun and swoon-worthy. The story may be short, but it’s packed with heart, humor, and steam. If you enjoy mountain-man romances with forced proximity, curvy heroines, and a snowy backdrop that sets the scene for sparks to fly, this novella is an absolute delight. One click, one sitting, and a guaranteed HEA!
5/5
Great so great
This book like so many of her others was a must read. Couldn’t put it down. I loved the plot and the steamy scenes because the chemistry was amazing.
5/5
Fast break
The cabin heated up quickly, and I was surprised at how fast they got together. Luckily, in the end, both parties are happy, and I believe they also fell in love along the way.
4/5
Quick and Sexy
Snowed In with the LumberJack is the second book in the Snow and Spice series by Faesra Rose. Belinda, wanting some me time, decides to spend the holidays alone in the mountains. Everything is going as planned until Max knocks on her door, his truck has broken down and he has nowhere to go. Belinda finds herself riding out the storm in Max's arms. Hot! Hot! Hot!
5/5
OH. MY. GOD!
Ma’am! This is a Wendy’s! Okay no because I thought I was signing up for a steamy snowed-in situation. BUT WHAT I GOT?? I GOT A GRUMPY LUMBERJACK WITH FOREARMS LIKE TREE TRUNKS AND A DIRTY MOUTH THAT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL. Belinda is just this curvy queen minding her business, trying to recover from burnout with holiday movies and carbs. And then BOOM a blizzard hits, wood Daddy arrives, and suddenly the only thing melting is HER SPINE. They’re stuck in a cabin. There’s one bed. There’s shared body heat. There’s ‘oops I dropped my flannel’ levels of tension. And then?? THEN?? She gets snowed in AND blown out, if you know what I mean. I will never look at a wine bottle the same way again. So, if you want a snowed-in fantasy with plus-size love, rugged hands, and enough heat to melt the North Pole?? THIS. IS. THE. ONE.
5/5
Steamy short story
This is such a short and steamy love story. A great read for your next reading break, Belinda is escaping to the mountain cabin armed with books and in look for peace and time for her, that is until Max comes in looking for help after his truck breaks down. Well, be ready for the insta attraction and spice to start and take over leading them to passion and an HEA
4/5
Snowed in with The Lumberjack
Max and Belinda get together and ride out the snowstorm but find they want to weather everything together from then on. Good chemistry filled sizzling heat and a dirty mouth male then look no farther.
4/5
Steamy and To the Point
From the time Belinda let's Max into her cabin during the blizzard it is very hot in that cabin. It was a steamy short story, direct and to the point. Even though the story was short it was a good story.
5/5
Snowed in with the Lumberjack
?️?️?️ this very soicy short but sweet read, drags you in from page one. There is so much chemistry and desire between Belinda and Max it’s palpable. If you’re looking for a drama free spicy read, this is it.
5/5
Connection, chemistry and hot spice ;P
This was a super fast and super hot holiday read. Belinda has rented a cabin as a recharge retreat for herself when a knock at the door interrupts her wine and sweet treat with a movie plan. Max's truck has broken down and he needs a place to stay before the storm hits... Expect a hot read that takes off almost from the first page, until it hits a fab HEA at the end. No need for reality in this one - it's all connection, chemistry and spice. Good fun!
5/5
Connection, chemistry and hot spice ;P
This was a super fast and super hot holiday read. Belinda has rented a cabin as a recharge retreat for herself when a knock at the door interrupts her wine and sweet treat with a movie plan. Max's truck has broken down and he needs a place to stay before the storm hits... Expect a hot read that takes off almost from the first page, until it hits a fab HEA at the end. No need for reality in this one - it's all connection, chemistry and spice. Good fun!
5/5
Mountain man/Curvy girl holiday romance short
This is Book 2 of the Snow & Spice series but can be read as a standalone. The world building was excellent and solidly drawn. The plot was intriguing and exciting and delicious. The characters were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!
