Snowbound at Christmas is a sweet, sassy and suspenseful romance by Debbie Mason. The sixth installment in the always fun Christmas, Colorado series is a laugh out loud novel that old and new fans are sure to enjoy.

Cat O'Connor is an ex-Denver police woman now working for her spoiled twin sister Chloe, a popular soap opera actress. Tired of pandering to Chloe's whims, Cat is ready to quit and return to Colorado when she discovers someone is trying to kill her sister. Unbeknownst to Cat (or anyone else on the set), the show's newest guest star, Grayson Alexander, is working undercover to investigate the threats on Chloe's life. Despite the sparks that immediately fly between them, there is little trust between Grayson and Cat since they both suspect the other of being behind the threats on Chloe's life.

Cat is a strong heroine who pretty much deserves sainthood for putting up with Chloe's over the top behavior. Cat has had a rough time ever since her ex-boyfriend's Ponzi scheme was uncovered and everyone thinks (but cannot) prove she knew what he was doing. Working for her sister has worn very thin since Chloe is demanding and spoiled but when Cat discovers someone is trying to kill her, Cat knows she has stay by her side to protect her from harm and uncover the identity of the assailant.

Grayson is about to embark on a much needed vacation when he is unexpectedly saddled with his grandmother Estelle. When he tries to find another relative to take her off his hands, his cousin calls in a favor which means Grayson is not only going undercover but he also must bring his grandmother with him. The number one suspect on his list is Cat and he is dismayed by his attraction to her. He is equally disconcerted when Chloe sets her sights on him and his grandmother decides to try her hand at a little matchmaking.

The supporting cast of characters are well drawn and range from delightfully quirky to downright annoying. Cat's close friend Ty is a wonderful breath of fresh air and his antics are quite funny. Estelle is also a pretty fun character although her matchmaking attempts are a bit misguided. Chloe is nearly impossible to like and it is extremely frustrating watching her manipulate Cat for much of the story.

For a good part of the novel, the storyline focuses on the ensuing investigation. Grayson and Cat continually butt heads as they pursue various leads and their attraction for one another only complicates things between them. Neither of them trust their instincts at this point since Cat cannot believe she missed what her ex-boyfriend was up to and Grayson completely misjudged someone on his last case. It is not until they, along with the cast and crew of Chloe's soap opera, relocate to Cat's hometown in Colorado, that their relationship becomes less adversarial. As Cat and Grayson begin working together on the investigation, their attraction deepens but just as they are considering telling one another the truth about their respective roles in the investigation, Chloe's latest shenanigans cause problems for them.

With an intriguing storyline, a cast of eclectic characters and a sweet love story, Snowbound at Christmas is a captivating novel that is fast paced and engaging. This latest installment in Debbie Mason's heartwarming Colorado, Christmas series is an absolutely delightful read that I highly recommend to readers of contemporary romances. ( )

Have not come across a twin swapping story since I was a teen reading Sweet Valley High. Cat and Chloe may be sisters but that is where the connection ends. Cat is responsible, serious and level headed. Chloe is a selfish, rude, bratty attention seeker. Cat is out of her element. Working and living in her sister's shadow is not something she enjoys. Snowbound at Christmas is an adventure inside a story. There are twists around every corner, revealing secrets and interesting characters to follow along the way. There are references to the Christmas season but Debbie Mason has written a story that can be enjoyed all year round. I received an ARC of Snowbound at Christmas in exchange for an honest review. ( )

Cute bit of Christmas romance fluff. ( )

Snowbound at Christmas by Debbie Mason
The lead actress is to be cut from the soap opera and it's her twin sister.
Cat and Chloe. Chloe is the actress and she's always asking Cat to do things for her, playing the you owe me card, as she has a heart problem since birth.
Story also follows a FBI Agent Grayson who's also now taking care of his grandmother and her cat. She's been removed from the nursing home she was in.
Grayson takes a job of surveillance for Chloe and she doesn't know she's in trouble. He is an actor so it's under cover. Lots of drama
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )

This is not a book I would normally read, but this has been a week of exciting new books, so I though “what the heck” and I gave it a shot, I struggled with it a few time, but by the end of the book I was glad I read it.
Cat O’Conner hates her job as an assistant to her TV starlet sister Chloe (whom is quite honestly a monster), this was not where she was supposed to be, but after her ex stole people’s money and she lost her job, she really had no other choice.
On the day that she informs her sister that she is done and is going back to their home town, someone tries to kill her sister! But what no one (except her diva sister and BFF TY) knows is that it’s actually Cat in disguised! Now Cat is refusing to go home without her sister and is determined to protect her.
Special Agent Greyson Alexander is going undercover as a British Lord/Actor called Harry in order to protect Chloe O’Conner, from a devious fiend whom is trying to hurt her; His suspicions put Cat firmly onto the very top of his suspects list…until her meets her and she get under skin.
Now Cat and Harry have joined forces to undercover the plot of who is trying to hurt Chloe and why? But that is not the only truth that is discovered! And when everything is out in the open, will anyone’s relationship ever be the same again!
I will be very honest in saying that I found the plot a little confusing at times and the writing a little choppy and to be quite frank, I honestly didn’t like half of the characters at all, even Ty in parts, but putting that aside, the story was an enjoyable read.
I give Snowbound at Christmas 7 out of 10.
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