{"product_id":"the-most-wonderful-time-a-novel-isbn-9780063137967","title":"The Most Wonderful Time: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Most Wonderful Time\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovable, unexpectedly thought-provoking Christmas romp of a novel from the ever-sparkling pen of Jayne Allen!\" — Kate Quinn, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Diamond Eye\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Alice Network\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author of the beloved, bestselling Black Girls Must Die Exhausted trilogy returns with an intriguing blend of \u003ci\u003eSuch a Fun Age\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Holiday—\u003c\/i\u003ean\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eirresistible feel-good holiday rom com about heartbreak, hope, love, and the joy that comes from rediscovering oneself.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Christmas around the corner, Ramona Tucker is desperate to get away. She has been lying to her family about her engagement to Malik, her (ex) fiancé. But breakups are fickle, and Ramona is convinced that she can make her pretend wedding real again—but \u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e if she can avoid everyone discovering her secret at her mother’s over-the-top Christmas Eve party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo-thousand miles away in sunny Malibu, Chelsea Flint needs money to hold on to the beloved beachside cottage she shared with her late parents. The taxes are expensive, and her art isn’t paying the bills. Once an irresistible star of the Los Angeles art scene, Chelsea seems to have lost that spark that vaulted her to the top. If she doesn’t rediscover that magic—and sell a painting—soon, it will be her family’s home she’s selling instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a festive holiday home swap, the two women trade houses just in time, thanks to some careful planning by Ramona’s best friend and a sturdy nudge from Chelsea’s gallerist godmother. Ramona’s Malibu dreams of sun and surf are interrupted when her first night brings an unwelcome stranger to her door, where a dose of forced proximity makes her question who she can trust—the meddling neighbor Joan, or Jay, the handsome beachside fitness instructor with a secret of his own. Chelsea, desperate for Ramona to stay, hides what she knows—even if that means jeopardizing her budding connection with charming Carlos, whose dreams for his future could be the very key to unlock Chelsea from the weight of her past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining escapist fun and sizzling contemporary romance, a dose of poignant self-reflection, and a little holiday magic, \u003ci\u003eThe Most Wonderful Time\u003c\/i\u003e is a warm and relatable novel that will delight at Christmas and throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA touching holiday read \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of uplifting winter romances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA delightful Christmas gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This book will make you feel hopeful about life and love and self-discovery. Allen weaves a tale of telling hard truths and following one’s true desires. This fun, self-reflective novel tackles race and class in a way that invites us all into the conversation, and it’s guaranteed to break your heart and put it back together again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNancy Johnson, author of The Kindest Lie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jayne Allen brings a little of the house-swap sparkle to her own holiday tale of unexpected connection and personal growth.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e– Entertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Holiday\u003c\/em\u003e, this novel delivers on the romance but with a dash of mystery baked in! . . .. This one is for every reader who dreams of escaping the holidays and finding a new place to call home.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e– Oprah Daily, The Best Holiday Romance Books of 2024\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Blends romance and holiday vibes with just the right amount of poignancy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—People Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An impossible-to-put-down novel chronicling Tabitha Walker’s extremely relatable journey through relationships—with men, friends, family, and most importantly, herself. With finely-drawn characterizations and touching life lessons, Jayne Allen paints Tabitha’s “adulting” journey with heartbreaking, heartwarming strokes that stayed with me long after I’d finished reading. (On a personal note, as a Black woman who struggles with infertility, it’s so refreshing that Allen sheds a light on this rarely-told story.) Sign me up for the trilogy!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTia Williams, award-winning author of The Perfect Find and Seven Days in June on Black Girls Must Die Exhausted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eBlack Girls Must Die Exhausted\u003c\/em\u003e is a smart, sophisticated portrait of three very different women, united in both their struggles and their joy. Allen seamlessly blends sharp social commentary with a heartwarming story of friendship between irresistibly complex characters. A fresh, punch-packing debut from an author to watch!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read on Black Girls Must Die Exhausted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Masterfully written and pitch perfect, \u003cem\u003eBlack Girls Must Be Magic\u003c\/em\u003e is, simply, magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Morning America on Black Girls Must Be Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Allen’s trilogy [is] a must-read. It’s refreshing to see Tabitha gain confidence over the course of the novel as she navigates being a mother, a friend, a daughter, and a career woman who’s faced with life-changing decisions, and while it’s not seamless, it sure is powerful. 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