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.