Praise for Only for the Holidays
Selected for the Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites and Librarian Favorites Awards
“A delectably festive YA romcom.”
—The Guardian
“Compulsively readable, frothy and fun-filled, this is a highly recommended festive pick-me-up.”
—Irish Examiner
“City girl versus country boy makes for some hilarious country fiascoes, which of course, lead to cute romantic moments and grand gestures . . . Grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy.”
—Los Angeles Book Review
“This sweet romance intertwines the festive spirit with themes of self-discovery and young love.”
—Audible
“A captivating Christmas romcom.”
—Waterstones
“This is the perfect read for those cozy evenings when it’s cold outside.”
—The Black Book Blog (UK)
“A sweet and fun opposites-attract novel that pairs perfectly with a blanket and a comforting mug of hot chocolate.”
—Culturefly
“Quincy and Tia are easy to root for, and their warm and thoughtful families ground this light holiday romance . . . A quick and cozy story to curl up with when the weather gets cold.”
—School Library Journal
“Bello employs an uplifting tone and combines romance tropes like fake dating with a classic country-boy-meets-city-girl plot to present a swoony romantic comedy that’s sure to delight in any season.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Deliciously swoony . . . The book’s happy ending will be eminently satisfying to romance lovers.”
—Booklist
“Charming . . . Will appeal to Hallmark fans . . . A sweet Christmas love story.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Love in Winter Wonderland
A Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites Selection
Best Books to Gift from Book Riot’s Hey YA Podcast
An ABA’s Best Books for Young Readers
A PNBA Bestseller
“Brimming with heart-swelling chemistry and witty bookworm banter . . . A charming young adult book that will give you all the warm fuzzies.”
—Reader’s Digest
“Love in Winter Wonderland addresses plenty of critical topics such as the importance of indie bookstores, the effects of gentrification, body diversity, grief over losing a parent, and more.”
—TEACH Magazine
“A sweetly seasonal YA romance, interwoven with thoughtful commentary on the Black Lives Matter movement and the importance of community.”
—The Guardian
“Abiola Bello introduces us to a winter fairy tale of love, where snowflakes and romance dance together. This heartwarming story explores the magic of the season and reminds us that sometimes love is the greatest gift.”
—City Magazine Slovenia
“Love in Winter Wonderland sparkles and shines right off the page thanks to gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you’ll fall head over heels for as they’re falling for each other. I love, love, love this book!”
—Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
“A Black romance set in a Black-owned bookstore at Christmas time—yes please! The chemistry was palpable. The pacing kept me turning pages all night. And the story has stayed with me long after putting it down—the perfect gift for Black girls who crave a screen-worthy holiday romance.”
—Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
“A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community.”
—Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating
“Like your favourite Christmas song, Love in Winter Wonderland is full of warmth, humour and joy. It’s both a celebration of community and an affirmation of how thoughtful young love can be. A delightful read!”
—Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to Be Liked
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