Cozy Winter Romance: “Snowfall at Pinewood Cabin” by Autumn Cotter
- Books and Benches
- Nov 2, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Jan 4
❄️ Curl up with a cozy winter story! Snowfall at Pinewood Cabin by Autumn Cotter is full of heartwarming moments, gentle romance, and small joys that make winter days feel a little brighter. Perfect for fans of contemporary romances that linger long after the last page.
The Story At a Glance
Genre: Sweet Contemporary Romance/Women's Fiction
Tone: Emotional and lighthearted
Setting: Cozy winter cabin in a snowy setting
Best for: Readers who appreciate heartwarming contemporary romances
About the Book
"Snowfall at Pinewood Cabin" by Autumn Cotter
Becca, a romance novelist facing a deadline and writer’s block, finds refuge in a snowstorm at a remote cabin. When a handsome stranger, Gabriel, seeks shelter after a car accident, their unexpected connection sparks a real-life romance mirroring the plot of her novel. Trapped together, they share personal stories, challenge each other’s perspectives, and discover a connection deeper than either expected.
Who is this story for?
This story is ideal for readers who appreciate heartwarming contemporary romances, particularly those featuring a cozy winter setting and an emphasis on emotional connection.
Keywords: Emotional, Second-Chance, Sweet Romance, Clean
Ready to enjoy this cozy winter romance?
Enjoy an Excerpt from "Snowfall at Pinewood Cabin"
As twilight settled over the forest, Becca lost herself again in her fictional world. Her heroine Jessa and the artist Elias were finally having their moment, trapped in his remote studio during a blizzard much like the one outside her window. The words came so naturally now that Becca felt less like she was creating the story and more like she was simply transcribing events she was witnessing.
A sharp crack broke her concentration.
Becca froze, fingers hovering above the keyboard. The sound had come from outside—a tree branch breaking under the weight of snow, perhaps? She held her breath, listening. The cabin creaked as wind pushed against its walls, but otherwise, silence.
Until footsteps crunched through snow, approaching her front door.
Her heart thundered. The nearest neighbor was three miles away. No one in their right mind would be out in this weather unless they were desperate.
The knock, when it came, was soft but deliberate. Three gentle raps.
“Hello?” a deep voice called. “Is anyone there? My car went off the road. I need help.”
Becca hesitated. She was alone in a remote cabin during a snowstorm—the opening scene of countless horror movies. Yet leaving someone stranded in this weather could be a death sentence.
She moved to the window, peering through frost-edged glass. A tall figure stood on her porch, shoulders hunched against the cold, dark hair dusted with snow. He looked up, somehow sensing her gaze, and their eyes met through the window.
“Please,” he mouthed.
Something in his expression—exhaustion, vulnerability, a flicker of hope—decided her. Becca grabbed the fireplace poker just in case and moved to the door.
“I’m calling the police if you try anything,” she warned through the wood.
“Understood,” came the reply, voice trembling slightly. “I just need to warm up and maybe use your phone. Mine’s dead.”
Becca unlocked the door and pulled it open, keeping the poker visible. Cold air rushed in, along with a few errant snowflakes. The man on her doorstep was younger than she’d expected, maybe early thirties, with sharp cheekbones reddened by cold and dark eyes that widened at the sight of her improvised weapon.
“I promise I’m not dangerous,” he said, raising gloved hands. “Just incredibly unlucky and very cold.”
Becca studied him for a moment longer before stepping back. “Come in, but the poker stays with me until I’m convinced.”
“Fair enough.” He stepped inside, bringing the scent of pine and winter with him. “I’m Gabriel, by the way. Gabriel Winters.”
End of Excerpt © Autumn Cotter
The Author
Autumn Cotter, a pseudonym, spent two decades solving people problems in the corporate world. She now channels her experience into bringing mindful stillness and creative inspiration to others. She lives in the mountains among wildflowers and dreams where she writes stories.
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