Love in Winter Wonderland

A feel-good bookshop romance to warm hearts this Christmas!

Abiola Bello

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9781398516878
• eBook ISBN: 9781398516885

Will Trey and Ariel find their happily ever after in this hopelessly romantic Christmas love story? 'A screen-worthy holiday romance.' Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry Trey Anderson is popular and handsome, and he works at his family's beloved Black-owned 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? PRAISE FOR LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND 'A sweetly seasonal YA romance.' Guardian '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 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 '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 'The most joyful, cosy and swoon-worthy love story.' Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist 'Fans of Mean Girls will love this delightful and riveting read.' Clara Loveman, author of Crown of Crowns

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Chapter One: Trey’s playlist: ‘Let It Snow’ by Boyz II Men
• Chapter Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Santa Baby’ by Eartha Kitt
• Chapter Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘This Christmas’ by Mustard ft Ella Mai
• Chapter Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Every Year, Every Christmas’ by Luther Vandross
• Chapter Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘Someday at Christmas’ by Mario
• Chapter Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Silent Night’ by The Temptations
• Chapter Seven: Trey’s playlist: ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ by DMX
• Chapter Eight: Ariel’s playlist: ‘A Child Is Born’ by Rihanna
• Chapter Nine: Trey’s playlist: ‘Loneliest Time of Year’ by Mabel
• Chapter Ten: Ariel’s playlist: ‘My Gift to You’ by Alexander O’Neal
• Chapter Eleven: Trey’s playlist: ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ by The Jackson 5
• Chapter Twelve: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Christmas Time to Me’ by Jordin Sparks
• Chapter Thirteen: Trey’s playlist: ‘I Still Have You’ by Charlie Wilson
• Chapter Fourteen: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Christmas Love’ by Ashanti
• Chapter Fifteen: Trey’s playlist: ‘Santa Claus Goes Straight to the Ghetto’ by Snoop Dogg ft Nate Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Tray Deee and Bad Azz
• Chapter Sixteen: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)’ by Jennifer Hudson
• Chapter Seventeen: Trey’s playlist: ‘Wonderful Christmas Time’ by Kelly Rowland
• Chapter Eighteen: Ariel’s playlist: ‘O Holy Night’ by Mariah Carey
• Chapter Nineteen: Trey’s playlist: ‘Christmas in Hollis’ by Run-D.M.C.
• Chapter Twenty: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Sleigh Ride’ by TLC
• Chapter Twenty-One: Trey’s playlist: ‘What You Want for Christmas’ by Quad City DJ’s, The 69 Boyz and K-Nock
• Chapter Twenty-Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Oh Santa!’ by Mariah Carey
• Chapter Twenty-Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘The Mistletoe and Me’ by Isaac Hayes
• Chapter Twenty-Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Hallelujah’ by Fantasia
• Chapter Twenty-Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘3 Kings’ by Yo Gotti, Fabolous and DJ Khaled
• Chapter Twenty-Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Rain & Snow’ by B2K
• Chapter Twenty-Seven: Trey’s playlist: ‘12 Days of Christmas’ by Gucci Mane
• Chapter Twenty-Eight: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Just Ain’t Christmas’ by Ne-Yo
• Chapter Twenty-Nine: Trey’s playlist: ‘Ghetto Christmas’ by Love Renaissance (LVRN), 6LACK and Summer Walker
• Chapter Thirty: Ariel’s playlist: ‘The Christmas Song’ by Gregory Porter
• Chapter Thirty-One: Trey’s playlist: ‘You’re Mine’ by Jeremih
• Chapter Thirty-Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Comin’ for X-Mas?’ by Usher
• Chapter Thirty-Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘Come December’ by Jordan Fisher
• Chapter Thirty-Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Merry Christmas, Darling’ by Timi Dakolo and Emeli Sandé
• Chapter Thirty-Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘Christmas With You’ by Ceraadi
• Chapter Thirty-Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Santa Baby’ by Rev Run ft Puff Daddy, Mase, Salt-N-Pepa, Snoop Dogg, Keith Murray and Onyx
• Chapter Thirty-Seven: Trey’s playlist: ‘Holiday Celebrate’ by Toni Braxton
• Chapter Thirty-Eight: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Cold December Nights’ by Boyz II Men
• Chapter Thirty-Nine: Trey’s playlist: ‘Christmas Love’ by Victory
• Chapter Forty: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Is It Morning Yet?’ by James Fauntleroy
• Chapter Forty-One: Trey’s playlist: ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’ by Kirk Franklin and The Family
• Chapter Forty-Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Eyes for You’ by Justine Skye
• Chapter Forty-Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘Merry Christmas, Baby’ by Otis Redding
• Chapter Forty-Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’ by Destiny’s Child
• Chapter Forty-Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘Give Love on Christmas Day’ by SWV
• Chapter Forty-Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘What Christmas Means To Me’ by Stevie Wonder
• Chapter Forty-Seven: Trey’s playlist: ‘Another Lonely Christmas’ by Prince
• Chapter Forty-Eight: Ariel’s playlist: ‘8 Days of Christmas’ by Destiny’s Child
• Chapter Forty-Nine: Trey’s playlist: ‘The First Noël’ by Whitney Houston
• Chapter Fifty: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Soulful Christmas’ by Faith Evans
• Chapter Fifty-One: Trey’s playlist: ‘K for Christmas’ by Lil Mosey
• Chapter Fifty-Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘In Love at Christmas’ by K-Ci and JoJo
• Chapter Fifty-Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘Coming Home for Christmas’ by Luke
• Chapter Fifty-Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Little Drummer Girl Remixed’ by Alicia Keys
• Chapter Fifty-Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘My Christmas’ by Tony! Toni! Toné!
• Chapter Fifty-Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘All I Want for Christmas’ by TLC
• Chapter Fifty-Seven: Trey’s playlist: ‘Sleigh’ by Smino, with Monte Booker and Masego
• Chapter Fifty-Eight: Ariel’s playlist: ‘What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas?’ by The Emotions
• Chapter Fifty-Nine: Trey’s playlist: ‘Christmas Without You’ by Xscape
• Chapter Sixty: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Little Drummer Boy’ by Lauryn Hill
• Chapter Sixty-One: Trey’s playlist: ‘Kiss Me, It’s Christmas’ by Leona Lewis and Ne-Yo
• Chapter Sixty-Two: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Christmas in the City’ by Mary J. Blige and Angie Martinez
• Chapter Sixty-Three: Trey’s playlist: ‘Sweet Little Jesus Boy’ by Tyrese
• Chapter Sixty-Four: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Little Christmas Tree’ by Michael Jackson
• Chapter Sixty-Five: Trey’s playlist: ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey
• Chapter Sixty-Six: Ariel’s playlist: ‘Winter Wonderland / Here Comes Santa Claus’ by Snoop Dogg and Anna Kendrick
• Acknowledgements
• About the Author
• Copyright