Love in Wonderland by Abiola Bello
Summary
Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family’s beloved local bookshop, Wonderland.
Quirky, creative Ariel Spencer needs tuition for the prestigious art program of her dreams, and an opening at Wonderland is the answer. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of being shut down by a neighborhood gentrifier, they team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline—and embark on a hate-to-love journey that will change them forever.
Book Setting: London, UK
Stoke Newington High Street
Highbury Station
Hackney
Hackney Peace Carnival Mural
Backyard Cinema
Angel
Upper Street
Shoreditch
Reviews
“Love in Winter Wonderland sparkles and shines right off the page thanks to gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you’ll fall head over heels for as they’re falling for each other. I love, love, love this book!”
—Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
“Look no further for your ultimate Christmas read – this is it! Abiola has crafted a story so charming and fun it will whisk you away. Bonus points for the superb playlists mentioned throughout too. I felt like Trey and Ariel were real people who I genuinely miss spending time with now the book is over. It has TikTok sensation written all over it!”
—Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop
“A Black romance set in a Black-owned bookstore at Christmas time—yes please! The chemistry was palpable. The pacing kept me turning pages all night. And the story has stayed with me long after putting it down—the perfect gift for Black girls who crave a screen-worthy holiday romance.”
—Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry