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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?
"Compulsively readable, frothy and fun-filled, this is a highly recommended festive pick-me-up."—Irish Examiner
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Release date
October 15, 2024 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9798892746564
- File size: 247794 KB
- Duration: 08:36:14
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Languages
- English
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July 29, 2024
Reeling from a breakup, British teen Quincy Parker throws himself into helping out around his family’s farm, which includes assisting in planning the annual Winter Ball, a point of pride and pressure for the Parkers as they will be the first Black family to host the event in the history of White Oak. When his siblings remind him that he needs a date to attend the event, and his mother offers to “ask around,” Quincy knows he must find a partner or risk embarrassment. Meanwhile, “city girl” Tia Solanké and her siblings arrive at the farm’s adjoining inn with their Nigerian-British mother, who wanted to spend Christmas away from London. Before departing, Tia’s boyfriend requested space. Sensing an opportunity to make Quincy’s ex-girlfriend jealous and help Tia save her relationship, the pair decide to attend the Winter Ball as a couple. But inclement weather—and their own developing feelings—might make things more complicated than they anticipated. Bello (Love in Winter Wonderland) 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. Ages 14–up. Agent: Gemma Cooper, Bent Agency.
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