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“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

Only for the Holidays

Written by Abiola Bello
Published by Soho Teen

City 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?

Country 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.

At 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

Primary ISBN: 9781641296106
Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older

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