LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND
Amazon Number 1 bestseller
The Bookseller One To Watch
Amazon Editor's Choice for Black History Month 2022
Featured in The Guardian Children's & Teens Best New Novels
Amazon's Editor's Choice Hand-selected reads for Children's and Young Adults
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard (US)
Target Book Club Young Adult October pick (US)
Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift 2024 (US)
A Children's Book Council Teacher Favourites Selection (US)
Best Books To Gift from Book Riot's Hey YA Podcast (US)
ABA'S Best Books for Young Readers (US)
A PNBA Bestseller (US)
Shortlisted for Best YA and Best Cover
Shortlisted for Best YA and Best Cover for The Lovely Books Community Award 2023 (Germany)
Women.com's Best Christmas Rom-Com Books Of The 2020s (So Far)
Trey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family's beloved local bookshop, Wonderland. Ariel Spencer is quirky, creative, and in need of a holiday temp job to cover her tuition for The Artists' Studio. An opening at Wonderland is the answer . . . and the start of a hate-to-love journey for Trey and Ariel.
When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of shutting down, can they get over their differences and team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline?
German cover!
Publishers: Fischer
Pub: September 2023
REVIEWS
'Swoonworthy . . . With a feel-good conclusion featuring a kiss in the snow, an unexpected celebrity appearance, and a romantic playlist, Love in Winter Wonderland is a sweet novel.'
Foreword Reviews
'A sweetly seasonal YA romance, interwoven with thoughtful commentary on the Black Lives Matter Movement and the importance of community'
The Guardian
"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
'If you have ever wished to fall in love during the holiday season, Bello’s novel beautifully depicts romance in a winter wonderland.'
BookRiot
“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
“Set in London, this cozy holiday romance delivers major ‘you got me into the festive spirit against my will’ energy.”
ESSENCE GU
“A scrumptious Christmas rom-com. The book is perfect for anyone who loves romance and literature . . . Full of chemistry and Christmas cheer. What's not to love?”
Women.com
“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
"This feel-good festive romance glitters with a high-stakes Christmas countdown, community spirit, and a whole lot of “will-they-won’t-they?” wonder"
LoveReading4Kids
“The chemistry between the main characters is palpable. The pacing will keep you turning pages all night.”
Black Girl Nerds
“Original, exceptional, wholesome, and fun . . . [For] fans of Christmas themed romance novels, Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello is a ‘must’ choice for the personal reading lists.”
Midwest Book Review
“Indulge in this enemies-to-lovers romance featuring a kiss in the snow!”
BookBub
“Snug, heartwarming, and sweet . . . A slow-burn romance with excellent character growth, Bello’s [YA] debut has the feel of a quintessential Hallmark movie but in book form.”
Booklist
“Swoonworthy . . . With a feel-good conclusion featuring a kiss in the snow, an unexpected celebrity appearance, and a romantic playlist, Love in Winter Wonderland is a sweet novel.”
Foreword Reviews
“Shimmers with holiday magic . . . A sweet opposites-attract romance enriched by affecting moments of emotional vulnerability.”
Kirkus Reviews
"Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you’ll fall head over heels for."
Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
"A screen-worthy holiday romance."
Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
"A story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!"
Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
"I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year."
Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns
"Charming, heartwarming and perfect cosy reading, complete with the perfect holiday soundtrack!"
Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem
"Full of warmth, humour and joy. A delightful read!"
Michelle Quach, author of Not Here to be Liked
"A dazzling love letter to bookshops, and the power of community."
Adiba Jaigirdar, author of Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating
"A wonderfully warm love story."
Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways
"A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over."
Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
"The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story."
Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist
"A gorgeous love story, full of joy, humour and heart. Abiola Bello has given us something truly special!" Danielle Jawando, author of And the Stars Were Burning Brightly
“A GORGEOUS YA story of family, friendships, community, crowdfunding, art, books and romance, set in a Black-owned bookshop around Christmas. Heartwarming and heart lifting, it's an absolute JOY that made me cry buckets of happy tears.”
Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
"Love in Winter Wonderland is what everyone should be reading this winter – it is just the tonic to these darker evenings and colder temperatures. Reading this has enveloped me like a hug and left me with the warmest of feelings. Abiola’s writing radiates warmth and love"
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