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Do you really have any idea of what you are truly capable of doing?  Do any of us?  There can be little doubt that we all have our own unique comfort zones and loathe the idea of stepping outside of them.  However, what if we are not given a choice?  Will we step up to the challenge…or sink back into the familiar shadows?  In her short story, Winter Arrives: Secrets in the Snow, Roz Marshall presents just such a conundrum.  If you are a fan of the underdog, then this book may be a great fit for you!

Essentially, the story begins by introducing the main character, Jude, whose husband has left her home alone in Scotland as he pursues work in New Zealand.  The real problem however is that he has seemed to disappear and has not been depositing money into their bank account.  The bills are mounting and the debt collectors are starting to gather.  To make things worse, the ski season is set to begin and without her husband to run their family ski school, Jude is faced with a huge predicament.  She is a graphic artist and knows nothing about managing and operating a ski school!  Further, she lacks the confidence and self-esteem to believe that she could ever be capable of performing such a task.  However, with the bill collectors at the door, her back is literally against the wall.  Will she rise to the occasion and discover an inner strength which she did not know existed?  Or will this all end in complete folly and disaster?

Winter Arrives is an episodic series, so be forewarned if this is not your type of reading preference.  The author certainly does have a great command of the written language and the story has a very nice flow to it.  The plot is well laid out and believable for the most part.  Although some parts do tend to be a bit on the predictable side.  The theme of overcoming one’s own fears and self-doubt is a powerful motif however and runs throughout the novella.

It is often said that a story is only as good as its characters.  Whether that is actually true or not is debateable.  However, Roz Marshall does present an interesting crew of characters.  The main character, Jude is quite believable as the underappreciated and underestimated housewife.  Also, the stranger Mike who comes in to literally save the day, begins to develop as an empathetic and strong secondary player.  There are distinct sparks between the two which become all that more obvious when a glimpse into the true personality of Jude’s husband is presented.  A call from out of the blue shows him to be unsympathetic, selfish and patronizing all at the same time!  The other host of characters come in the form of the new ski instructors.  Although many of them seem interesting and have potential, not enough time is devoted to their development to truly engage the reader.

Winter Arrives has all the main elements of a top-notch story.  Descriptive writing which flows, an interesting plot, and intriguing characters.  However, it was all a bit too abrupt for me personally.  I did not find myself fully able to engage…particularly with the characters.  I also found bits of the plot (such as the disappearance of Jude’s husband and paycheque without even a call to the authorities) to be unrealistic and predictable.  More time developing the plot and characters would have greatly enhanced the book considering all the elements of a solid story exist.  This can be one of the downfalls of episodic stories.  They can build up for the next story but leave the reader feeling somehow left out in the current one.  Overall, the novella is quite suitable for any age group.  It would seem to fit particularly well with the Young Adult range of reader and up.


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Winter Arrives Secrets in the Snow # 1 eBook Roz Marshall Reviews

Jude can't catch up with her traveling husband. Time to open the ski school. She finds the bank account basically empty. Thank heavens she's stronger than she knew. Mike a certified 3rd level shows up to handle the mixed bag of instructors. Really need to know what happens next. I got this book for free
Lets just say what Roz Marshall has created with White Cairns Ski School and her characters is not only engaging but welcoming. Each "episode" invites you to get to know the characters better. I don't know who I like best! I can see this as a TV show or Hallmark mini-series.

I received 1-3 as a gift and can't wait to read the rest!

LOVE, LOVE LOVE!!!!
Jude and her husband own a ski school. Only problem, her husband is m.i.a. And she has never had to run the whole school before. This is a short story that gives you enough plot to want more, but not feel left out. You also are given enough to grow attatched to the characters. I was suprised how much I enjoyed this short story, I usually find them too abrupt for my taste. I know absolutely nothing about skiing and still found the book to be highly enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book; however I thought it just ended...almost like there was another chapter coming. Most books that have a sequel have some sort of ending prior to the first book ending. I guess it's one way to keep you hooked so you'll have to read the second book to find out what happens ;-) right?
4 stars
I purchased Winter Arrives by Roz Marshall in November 2016 and this review was given freely.
This is a complex first installment to the Secrets in the snow series providing us with the introduction to the seasons ski and snowboarding instructors as well as the financial and personal problems involving the Winters Ski School owner Jude. IA handy list of characters is available at the end of the book but I would have rather had it first to help learn the characters prior to reading the story.
Jude Winter's husband is missing, the bills are mounting, He took a job away and has put no money in the account. The new Ski season is about to begin, of course we need snow first but Jude's husband runs the school. Can Jude step up and run it, probably not. She wakes with no heat and no oil delivery at her home, she retreats to the Ski Schools office to find where the money might be going. One of the ski instructors from last season and the main safety officer to stop in to get the new season information from Jude.
In comes a stranger, Mike Cole, he is on a KIWI walkabout from New Zealand, He has come to Scotland to ski here. He is also an instructor, when the officer comes in he jumps in to try to help Jude's mounting anxiety. Does he do the right thing? Not sure but can't wait to read more of the story of Winters Ski instructions.
Apart from the fact that Winter Arrives is an episodic story, I did enjoy this book. When Jude finds herself facing insurmountable problems she has to draw on resources that she didn't even know she had. The arrival of rolling stone Mike is a God send, and without usurping her role, he puts his stamp on the ski school. An eclectic group of instructors emerges, both amusing and serious, raising questions as to why they have descended on the small Scottish village. However one can see the makings of an interesting story ahead. Jude finds that her temporary fix will be more permanent, but takes pride in the fact that, with the help of her friends, she has the courage to face her problems head on. I found the descriptions of the ski slopes interesting and the interaction of the characters heartwarming. Although Callum has a minor role in this book, I really love his character and would like to see how his character develops.
Do you really have any idea of what you are truly capable of doing?  Do any of us?  There can be little doubt that we all have our own unique comfort zones and loathe the idea of stepping outside of them.  However, what if we are not given a choice?  Will we step up to the challenge…or sink back into the familiar shadows?  In her short story, Winter Arrives Secrets in the Snow, Roz Marshall presents just such a conundrum.  If you are a fan of the underdog, then this book may be a great fit for you!

Essentially, the story begins by introducing the main character, Jude, whose husband has left her home alone in Scotland as he pursues work in New Zealand.  The real problem however is that he has seemed to disappear and has not been depositing money into their bank account.  The bills are mounting and the debt collectors are starting to gather.  To make things worse, the ski season is set to begin and without her husband to run their family ski school, Jude is faced with a huge predicament.  She is a graphic artist and knows nothing about managing and operating a ski school!  Further, she lacks the confidence and self-esteem to believe that she could ever be capable of performing such a task.  However, with the bill collectors at the door, her back is literally against the wall.  Will she rise to the occasion and discover an inner strength which she did not know existed?  Or will this all end in complete folly and disaster?

Winter Arrives is an episodic series, so be forewarned if this is not your type of reading preference.  The author certainly does have a great command of the written language and the story has a very nice flow to it.  The plot is well laid out and believable for the most part.  Although some parts do tend to be a bit on the predictable side.  The theme of overcoming one’s own fears and self-doubt is a powerful motif however and runs throughout the novella.

It is often said that a story is only as good as its characters.  Whether that is actually true or not is debateable.  However, Roz Marshall does present an interesting crew of characters.  The main character, Jude is quite believable as the underappreciated and underestimated housewife.  Also, the stranger Mike who comes in to literally save the day, begins to develop as an empathetic and strong secondary player.  There are distinct sparks between the two which become all that more obvious when a glimpse into the true personality of Jude’s husband is presented.  A call from out of the blue shows him to be unsympathetic, selfish and patronizing all at the same time!  The other host of characters come in the form of the new ski instructors.  Although many of them seem interesting and have potential, not enough time is devoted to their development to truly engage the reader.

Winter Arrives has all the main elements of a top-notch story.  Descriptive writing which flows, an interesting plot, and intriguing characters.  However, it was all a bit too abrupt for me personally.  I did not find myself fully able to engage…particularly with the characters.  I also found bits of the plot (such as the disappearance of Jude’s husband and paycheque without even a call to the authorities) to be unrealistic and predictable.  More time developing the plot and characters would have greatly enhanced the book considering all the elements of a solid story exist.  This can be one of the downfalls of episodic stories.  They can build up for the next story but leave the reader feeling somehow left out in the current one.  Overall, the novella is quite suitable for any age group.  It would seem to fit particularly well with the Young Adult range of reader and up.