{"product_id":"only-for-the-holidays-isbn-9781641297547","title":"Only for the Holidays","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Love Hypothesis\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Holiday \u003c\/i\u003ein this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCity girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive season. She and her boyfriend are on a break and the last thing she wants is to spend Christmas away from London. Dragged to Saiyan Hedge Farm by her mother, Tia takes an instant dislike to the countryside estate. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How can she stalk her ex and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back from here?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in town—the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success while recovering from his own devastating breakup. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, which couldn’t be further from the truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt first, Tia and Quincy don’t see eye to eye—until they realize they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up appearances and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way?\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOnly for the Holidays\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected for the Children's Book Council Teacher Favorites and Librarian Favorites Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delectably festive YA romcom.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compulsively readable, frothy and fun-filled, this is a highly recommended festive pick-me-up.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eIrish Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Los Angeles Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This sweet romance intertwines the festive spirit with themes of self-discovery and young love.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Audible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eA captivating Christmas romcom.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Waterstones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is the perfect read for those cozy evenings when it’s cold outside.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Black Book Blog (UK)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sweet and fun opposites-attract novel that pairs perfectly with a blanket and a comforting mug of hot chocolate.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Culturefly \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deliciously swoony . . . The book’s happy ending will be eminently satisfying to romance lovers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Charming . . . Will appeal to Hallmark fans . . . A sweet Christmas love story.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLove in Winter Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorites Selection\u003cbr\u003eBest Books to Gift from Book Riot's Hey YA Podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ABA's Best Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003eA PNBA Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brimming with heart-swelling chemistry and witty bookworm banter . . . A charming young adult book that will give you all the warm fuzzies.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eReader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLove in Winter Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e 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.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTEACH Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A sweetly seasonal YA romance, interwoven with thoughtful commentary on the Black Lives Matter movement and the importance of community.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Guardian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eCity Magazine Slovenia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLove in Winter Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e 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!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJennifer Niven, author of \u003ci\u003eAll the Bright Places \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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. 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