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Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello
Published by Soho Teen on October 8, 2024
Genres: Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 336
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The Love Hypothesis meets The Holiday in this fake dating YA romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas
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?
Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello is a heartwarming romance set against the magic of the Christmas season. Tia Solanké, a city girl who feels out of place on a countryside farm, finds herself paired with Quincy Parker, a country boy trying to move on from his own breakup. Forced to pretend they’re a couple for a big Winter Ball, their fake relationship soon becomes more complicated as real feelings start to emerge. Bello captures the contrast between city life and farm life beautifully, allowing the sparks between Tia and Quincy to shine. As they both face their insecurities and learn to trust one another, their story blossoms into a charming holiday romance.
Only for the Holidays is a cozy, uplifting read, perfect for curling up with during the festive season.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
