Love discovering a new author especially when they have a series already established! This was the first of Marianne Rice’s books I have read, but I can’t wait to read the rest of the A Wilton Hill’s Christmas series! Liberty and Sawyer are both very likeable characters who kept me guessing as to what was going to happen next! And those family scenes – who wouldn’t want to be part of a family like that?!! Highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gillianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGillian2021-11-01 01:24:262021-11-02 15:32:36Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Gillian Fawell
Snowflakes And Stockings is book four in A Wilton Hills Christmas series by Marianne Rice. This is my first time reading anything from this author and the series, this book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.
I’m a huge fan of a festive-themed book and couldn’t wait to get started this year. Stockings And Snowflakes was a great book to kick things off with. Liberty is up for a promotion, and it’s pretty much a guarantee if she can solve the most recent mystery…who is the famous secret Santa? I loved the warmth of the story and the Christmassy feel that this book had, it was such an easy and cosy read. The characters are likable and relatable, and I really enjoyed the building up of the relationship between Liberty and Sawyer. Their chemistry made this story even better. This book was a lovely accompaniment to a gloomy (sadly, not snowy) Sunday afternoon.
This is such a sweet holiday story. Liberty is a reporter who loves being the one chasing the story and getting the scoop on something rather than being in front of the camera. Sawyer is a workaholic who has helped his father make their business a Fortune 500 company. Liberty is nosing around to find out who is donating so much money as a secret Santa. She has three suspects. The first two don’t pan out to her thinking, could it be the third? Her interviews with Sawyer are squeezed in and look and feel more like dates. Her boss is expecting the story by the end of the week. Will she keep pushing through for her job? Or is her heart going to rule? I really enjoyed the flow of Marianne Rice’s writing. I am going to have to put the first three books on my TBR list.
This is an enjoyable and engaging Christmas romance with a real festive feel to it. I was hooked from page one and was kept happily turning the pages by this heartwarming story. Investigative reporter Liberty Johnson has a mystery to solve, to figure out the identity of Maine’s Secret Santa. If Liberty can discover who it is then she is guaranteed a promotion and her own weekly feature on the local news. Having narrowed it down, the last person on her short list is someone who she thinks it can’t possibly be, due to his lack of interest in Christmas, businessman Sawyer Campbell. Liberty is instantly attracted to Sawyer and their chemistry sizzles off the page, and it’s not long until she is juggling both him and work. However, with her promotion within sight and her own weekly feature at risk Liberty has to decide between love or work. This wonderfully written festive read has a lovely storyline, likeable and relatable characters, and plenty of romance all of which made me feel immersed in the story. This book left me feeling in the Christmas spirit, a perfect winter’s read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-10-30 17:58:082021-10-31 07:15:28Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Ok let’s talk about how much I loved this book. I read this over a few days where work was so hectic, escaping to a fall and winter scene scape where there were giant families that mirror my own was much welcome. I fell in love with both the main characters right away. Liberty being the youngest and how her family acted towards her was spot on, myself being the middle child I totally get it. This book had me warm and fuzzy and ready for the holidays. I had no idea it was a stand alone book that’s part of a series I can’t wait to read the rest of the books.
Snowflakes and Stockings by Marianne Rice a sweet and seasonal five-star read. This was great if a little predictable at times, but it has all the makings of a great story. Christmas, a go getter wanting to get ahead, and someone with a secret. Liberty and Sawyer will warm your heart as well as your toes. If you love Christmas give this one a go.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-10-30 09:48:142021-10-31 07:06:29Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sara Oxton
Santa brings opposites together ! Liberty an investigative reporter is all set to find out who is the secret Santa in the town. She narrows down on Sawyer Campbell, a joint owner of a tech firm. But Sawyer is someone who could be technically called the “opposite of Santa”, He is strictly business like , and not very good at family relations. Liberty is exactly the opposite, warm, caring, loving. Now when they two meet, sparks fly between them but the differences also stand out between them. Can they resolve these differences and make their relationship work? It is nice romantic story with a christmasy feel to it. A good way to head towards the holiday season !
Snowflakes and Stockings – Winston Hills Christmas book 4 – Marianne Rice – October 2021
As the weather starts to turn a little colder outside, I am so excited to start reading Christmas stories snuggled inside my fluffy blankets. While this was my first Winston Hills Christmas book as well as my first Marianne Rice book, I am in love with not only her writing style but the characters, the story, and the feel-good vibes she has created inside the world of Winston Hills. Since finishing this story, I can’t wait to go back and check out the first 3 as well as the other stories she has written.
When I look for a story to capture my attention, I look for how well the story is written. Does the story flow well or does it feel choppy? Are the characters believable? Can I relate to not only the main storyline but does the back story of the characters seem to fit with the current story being told? I also look at the length of the book. Is this a story I can read easily in a few days between carpool lines and quiet evenings after my daughter goes to bed? Beyond the mechanics of the book, I also look for a story that is going to leave me feeling uplifted as if I just escaped the stress of my everyday life and was transported to a different world. I enjoy books from multiple genres so I look for books to help me enjoy an adventure into a world I may never get to visit.
When I first stumbled on to the synopsis of Snowflakes and Stockings, I saw the other reviews that mentioned: “It is just like a Hallmark Christmas Movie” over and over again, and while that might feel like a been there done that storyline, Marianne creates such a magical world inside the Winston Hills series that it doesn’t feel like every other Christmas Romance book or movie out there. She takes these two main characters, Liberty and Sawyer, and tells a story of redemption, work-life balance, the importance of family connections, and love. Liberty is out to make her big break as an investigative reporter and Sawyer is helping to run his father’s company. The spark between these two is evident from the very first meeting and continues to grow throughout the rest of the story. There are a few bumps along the way but life has a way of being bumpy when we are working towards our goals especially when fate throws a curveball when we are least expecting it.
I try not to give out 5 start reviews too often as to not dilute the WOW factor a 5-star review brings, but Marianne Rice totally deserves it for this book. What a wonderful way to kick off my Holiday Reading for 2021!
This is the 4th book in the Wilton Hills Christmas series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 184 pages in length. This story follows Liberty and Sawyer. Liberty is a reporter and she is heading towards a promotion – her last assignment, is finding out who the secret Santa is. Sawyer is the owner of tech company and is at the top of Liberty’s list as suspected “Santa’s”. But after interviewing him and finding out he has no interest in Christmas, the assignment goes back to square one. Turns out she may not think he is the secret Santa, but her heart wants it to be.
So this is my first holiday-themed book for this year, and I really enjoyed this. It was a fun little read and I really enjoyed the relationship between Sawyer and Liberty and it was so cute. I may have to go back and read the others in this series. It didn’t take from the story either. A good chrismtas story to start the season off.
Marianne Rice really had me going into her romance Snowflakes and Stockings, but I fell in love three quarters of the way through when she referred to Italian Sauces as “Gravy.” Having a heavy Italian background in my family that was what I heard growing up, but I’ve been looked at as I was crazy calling it that but I digress. Back to the story between Sawyer and Liberty! Liberty, tasking herself with finding out who Maine’s Secret Santa is, never thought the quest would change her life. Sawyer, a workaholic eligible bachelor, never made time for anyone in his life, till his eyes landed on Liberty. Coming from a “ broken home” myself, I understand both Sawyer and Liberty’s lives and family dynamic. I was always one to throw myself in my work as well. I feel at home reading this book and want to be part of their lives! In an idyllic holiday setting in Maine no less, dreaming of a white Christmas yet, I can imagine how beautiful it all must be. This is the first book in this series I read, so now I have to go back and read books 1-3, to see if I love them as much as this 1!
This book gave me the same warm and fuzzy vibes as watching a sweet Hallmark movie. Just comforting and wholesome. Liberty is a journalist on a mission to find the Secret Santa who has been making donations at Christmas time, and Sawyer is on her list. At first glance Sawyer is smitten. They’re both workaholics, but while Liberty has a big family she’s close with, Sawyer quickly realizes what little life he has outside the office. I loved them both. I loved Liberty’s family. I’m going to go read the first three in this series now!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaclynhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaclyn2021-10-28 19:13:342021-10-29 07:52:44Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio
I read this book without realizing that there were three others that came before it! It obviously works well as a standalone novel, which is great. Marianne Rice did a fantastic job with this book and the characters and interactions were always the perfect tones. Liberty absolutely had all the spunk of a journalist attempting to advance her career and the youngest sibling in her really stood out on the page. She’s a workaholic – which is evident from the very first chapter. This spoke volumes. She didn’t attempt to hide from her work or blow it off because she met a guy – and that is TRULY appreciated here. Sawyer is the big man at his (and his father’s) company and never takes the time to eat, let alone have a relationship or even a friendship. The fact that he and Liberty get along so well from the start and allowed their interactions to get better over time was heartwarming and made the story that much more believable. I loved the family scenes and appreciated how each individual had their own personality. This book really jumped out in my head like a movie and I respect any author that can make me visualize every page. The secret Santa aspect was unlike any holiday romance novel (or movie) I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying and I look forward to reading more from Ms. Rice in the future.
What a sweet, endearing story that is right up my ally. I love a book that is holiday themed with love and family. We meet Liberty, who is driven in her career as a reporter. She works to achieve promotional goals. Liberty decides to investigate whom the “Secret Santa” is in town and she believe’s Sawyer Campbell is it. When Liberty interviews Sawyer to see if maybe he is the true town “Secret Santa”, sparks fly and my heart totally melts. Getting to know Sawyer, whom works with his father at a big company, he does not have time to enjoy the pleasures of life, he is all business. When Sawyer spends more time with Liberty, he really enjoys her company and getting to know her and her big family. Will Liberty find what she is looking for in her investigation for the promotion she has been working so hard to get? Or will the heart want what Liberty and Sawyer share their love for each other?
I love small town feel of this book. The story really made my heart swoon!
This is such a cute story! It made me so excited for Christmas and all the warm feelings surrounding the holiday. This is my first book by Marianne Rice and I love her style of writing. The story is easy to follow. I didn’t read the other books in the series but plan to go back and read them!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Daryian Lucashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDaryian Lucas2021-10-27 19:43:222021-10-28 07:20:44Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Daryian Lucas
Snowflakes and Stockings is one of the most amazing books that I have read this year. Full of family, unexpected love, and even a secret Santa. Ms. Rice gives us great word building, a lovely plot, and great characters. Liberty is a fantastic journalist who has been trying to uncover the secret Santa in her little home town in Main that donates to food pantries, poor families, and other charities around the city. But will she reveal the secret Santa when she finds him? Sawyer is a smart, attractive, and succeful man, who doesn’t have time for a love life. But what happens when Liberty comes into his life? Will Sawyer make room for Liberty in his life? Will he love spending time with her big chatoic family? You’ll have to read Snowflakes & Stockings to find out for yourself.
Snowflakes and Stockings is the first book I’ve read from Marianne Rice and I am thrilled that I experienced her writing. This was truly a book that felt like it wrapped me in a warm blanket, with a cup of coffee on a cold, winter day. I felt at peace reading this and devoured the book in just a couple hours. I loved the characters and the safety of family that it gave me. Not only were the two main characters, Sawyer and Liberty, the supporting characters were all loving as well. Liberty is an investigative journalist, who’s main goal to win a much deserved promotion, is to hunt down the Secret Santa who has been delivering presents to well deserving children and families for the past several holiday seasons. Her leads take her to meet Sawyer, a Fortune 500 tech company co-owner. Through this meeting of two incredibly job driven people, they find time for each other and come to a new appreciation of finding those who make you want to become a better person. I simply loved this story. Highly recommend to all who like a good, clean romance with a strong family dynamic.
If you are after a wonderful story that will leave you feeling loads of warm fuzzies then Snowflakes and Stockings By Marianne Rice is definitely the one for you. It is Book 4 in this particular series and even though I had not read the previous 3 books my enjoyment was not hindered in anyway.
I was totally hooked on this book and utterly captivated by the gorgeous lead characters, Sawyer and Liberty and their storyline. These two were simply meant for each other right from the start. I have now ordered the other books and I am not so patiently waiting for them to arrive because I just have to know the other characters full stories. This is a family we all want to be a part of!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2021-10-27 04:09:102021-10-27 07:36:25Snowflakes and Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jules Herbert
Snowflakes & Stockings is a great contemporary romance by Marianne Rice. This was my first time reading any of this author’s work and I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to read more now as I really enjoyed Snowflakes & Stockings. Investigative journalist Liberty Johnson has a big story to crack. Find out who Maine’s Secret Santa is and she will get a big promotion. Having narrowed it down to a few she meets the last potential Sawyer Campbell and is convinced it’s not him. As they spend more time together she takes hum under her family’s wing as he seems to be a loner who needs a family around him. I really loved the camaraderie among Liberty’s family. There is such an amazing support network between them but on the other hand they love to rib and tease each other. I loved Liberty and Sawyer’s story. They are both amazing characters that I immediately fell in love with. Liberty is a force to be reckoned with, a whirlwind constantly on the go. Sawyer is a sweetheart. I really need a Sawyer in my life. If you love a great romance set around the Christmas theme then Snowflakes & Stockings is the book for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-10-26 13:55:042021-10-27 07:15:19Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Karyn Taylor
Snowflakes & Stockings A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4 By Marianne Rice ☆☆☆☆☆ This is not only a full length novel. It’s the first of many stories in the Christmas Romance I have planned to read this Holiday Season. What a way to start. Liberty Johnson is tracking down the town’s Secret Santa. Being an investigative Reporter, she needs this story. Down to the last of her list of possibilities, she has a dinner Interview with the one and only, Sawyer Campbell. The co-owner of a Fortune 500 tech company. These two are total opposites, yet there are sparks. So what do you think could happen? Will they fight the temptation or be spontaneous?
Marianne Rice is a new author for me. But when I saw this book it sounded interesting. I was right to pick this author. Her story is well written and down to the point. The romance is exciting and the Christmas vibe just adds to this contemporary romance. I fell in love with both Liberty and Sawyer. They are both workaholics and have yet to put work aside. This book is a sure page turner. Well Done Marianne Rice. Well Done! ! !
This was a sweet and beautiful story, that was a wonderful read for myself. I had read other works in this series, and this one brings on that sweet bliss as the others do. I found this story as beautiful as the season’s first snowfall, full of life and a lot of love. It brought the smiles that I enjoy always from this series.
Personally, I found this story in itself, very much one that I think many people can relate to. You can strike it big for something in your career or what if life throws a card at you where you can find everything your heart desires, which path would you choose and would it be the right one? I loved Sawyer and Liberty. They were two characters lives that entwined through out the novel, with dare I say, many unexpected moments, as well as things that may put a halt in a certain news writer’s plans?
The story was so easy to follow, and brought on the sweetness you would want around the holidays and would expect from this amazing author. I loved the story line and especially the conclusion where Liberty gets the scoop for her story she had been hunting so much for! Everything comes together very nicely by the end, and I was pleasantly happy to finish the book and very much enjoyed the story with heart!
Wonderful series, and this one for me, surpassed the others I had the pleasure to read. I loved the flow and the characters and how they were written. Just what I needed to read to get me started up for the beginning of the holidays. Wonderful and sweet read. I defiantly recommend this book/author for sure!
Okay, I’m going to say it. I felt like I was reading a Hallmark Christmas Movie. Now, as a fan of said movies, I loved this book. Funny, witty, charming, romantic and the chemistry as the relationship grew was so delightful that you felt like you might be watching some small town friends match up. I loved the fact that he was enthralled by her large family. The way he grew up made him kind of sad because his Dad just wasn’t there. As for the story she is writing, so absolutely inspirational and totally devoted, that it gives you all the feels. This is a romantic story with a definite Christmas feel. It’s perfect to start the upcoming holiday season with. A warm blanket, a cup of hot chocolate and this book. You couldn’t ask for more, except snow. Again, this is a really good romance that you should read. I highly recommend.
What an adorable Christmas time story! The characters are charming and made me smile. Liberty and Sawyer are such a cute couple trying to get together. I enjoyed Sawyer and his story plus there was Adam! What a treat!
Liberty’s family just made me smile all the dang time! They really elevated the story and I loved how they make everyone feel like family. I wish they were my family or maybe I could join theirs.
This is a story that js well written and easily drew me into their lives. The author did a good job keeping me in suspense about Liberty’s quest. I will keep an eye out for more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-10-26 05:03:322021-10-26 08:05:40Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Lisa Helmick
Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice is another wonderful romance from this author. The characters are well written, and I fell in love with them. Marianne puts life into her characters. It is an enjoyable and feelgood snowy Christmas story. This story has all the feels and is a nice escape from the real world and has you believing in Christmas magic. A sweet, small town, a secret Santa, and a reporter on the up and up and an owner of a big tech firm who doesn’t celebrate Christmas. There is a little drama, a few tears, a few laughs, and a few sighs plus a few aaaaaaaaahhhhh moments that warmed my heart. Liberty Johnson is determined to find out who the mystery Santa is because the promotion is hers. Along the way she finds out all is not as it seems. Sawyer Campbell is not who he appears to be but not everyone gets to see that. No, he is so much more but can even he see that. Reviewed by @jennadb
Oh my sweet romance! I fell in love with this book from the start. I read it in one sitting it was so good! Liberty and Sawyer are such great characters and I adore their compassion. I love how the conversations flow so well in this book. From the family get togethers to the intimate conversations it’s as if the author experienced them herself. I didn’t even realize this was book 4 in a series and will definitely be reading all of the others! I’m a huge fan of Christmas romances and this one did not disappoint!
Snowflakes and Stockings is the fourth book in the Wilton Hills Christmas series by Marianne Rice. I love all things Christmas- especially Christmas/holiday romances, so when this popped up as a recommendation I was only too happy to grab a copy and dive in. This isn’t my first read by Ms. Rice, so I knew this would be good right from the get-go. Snowflakes & Stockings definitely has all the ingredients needed to make it a captivating story- Well-developed and interesting characters – Check An intriguing story that pulled me in – Check Sizzling chemistry and steamy encounters – Check Christmas themes and holiday trimmings – Check
Liberty Johnson is the local news reporter up for a promotion if she can get the scoop on the Secret Santa. She dives into her investigation and come up with a list of possible candidates. Sawyer Campbell is on that list, but she doesn’t think he has the personality to pull it off…. but soon she will need to choose between her heart and her promotion. What happens here makes for quite an entertaining read. If you love fun Christmas stories with romance and sizzle, then this is definitely the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-10-25 22:50:272021-10-26 08:04:33Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Angela Hayes
A great addition to this series! I loved Liberty, and her family. This got me in the holiday spirit and will be rereading again closer to Christmas for that feel good feeling this left me with. When two people, so alike in career focus, yet so different in their backgrounds have to choose between their feelings or their work, it makes for a story you want to read.
Snowflakes & Stockings by Marianne Rice is the fourth book in A Wilton Hills Christmas series. This can be read as a stand-alone book. I always enjoy the HEA books taking place during the holidays. It is always easy to incorporate holiday magic and this book did not disappoint. I enjoyed the main characters Liberty and Sawyer. The story is relatable with the pull of work and personal life coming into play. I also enjoyed the contrast between the two families and how they celebrate the holidays. The story is fun and I was rooting for the HEA while reading. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
A great read if you are into Hallmark movie vibes. In it, investigative journalist Liberty meets tech company owner Sawyer during her search for a Secret Santa. Things I love: the realistic storyline, a relationship of two career-focused adults, the supporting characters – especially Liberty’s family. This is my first read by this author but I will definitely be back for similar books. This is a great one to add to your holiday romance lists.
We may request cookies to be set on your device. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website.
Click on the different category headings to find out more. You can also change some of your preferences. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer.
Essential Website Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site.
We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain.
We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. You can check these in your browser security settings.
Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience.
If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here:
Other external services
We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Changes will take effect once you reload the page.
Google Webfont Settings:
Google Map Settings:
Google reCaptcha Settings:
Vimeo and Youtube video embeds:
Other cookies
The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them:
Privacy Policy
You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page.
