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August 28, 2023
Jalaluddin (Ayesha at Last) and Stapley (Lucky) join forces for a holiday romance with charm to spare. The self-explanatory title lets readers know exactly what they’ll get, but a few twists along the way season the story nicely. On the surface, Maryam Aziz and Anna Gibson don’t have much in common, but when they’re seated together on a plane to Toronto in the middle of a “snowmageddon,” the turbulent flight and subsequent emergency landing in the festive village of Snow Falls, Ontario, leave the pair deeply bonded. Stranded in a winter wonderland as the town prepares for the upcoming Christmas, Ramadan, and Hanukkah holidays, both women find pathways to happiness. Maryam learns that her lifelong crush, Saif Rasool, happened to be on the same flight and has finally noticed her, while Anna is torn between a life with her boyfriend and the handsome, mysterious actor Josh Tannenbaum, who’s in town filming a holiday movie. Proving that “holiday miracles can happen anywhere, to anyone, no matter what they celebrate,” the authors deliver heartfelt romance and plenty of cheer while also tackling heavier issues, including the weight of immigrant parents’ expectations and grief. It’s a keeper. Agents: (for Jalaluddin) Ann Collette, Rees Literary; (for Stapley) Samantha Haywood, Transatlantic.
February 1, 2024
Seatmates on a flight headed for Toronto, Maryam Aziz and Anna Gibson weren't expecting to make a lasting connection. Then a blizzard hits, forcing an emergency landing that leaves Maryam, her crush Saif, her family, and Anna stranded in Snow Falls, Ontario, for the holidays. With Christmas, Ramadan, and Hanukkah falling so closely together, there is much magic in the air as Maryam opens up to Saif, and Anna falls in love with the lead actor of a holiday movie being filmed in the town. Jalaluddin (Much Ado About Nada) and Stapley (Lucky) have taken a classic holiday romance and expanded it to encompass multiple faiths and cultures. Narrator Ulka Simone Mohanty provides vibrant performances for the many characters, from straitlaced Anna and heartthrob Chase Taylor to the members of Maryam's family and Saif. This sweet holiday romance brings together the various components of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity to show the true meaning of the holiday season. VERDICT An outstanding addition to any holiday romance collection, perfect for fans of Jean Meltzer's The Matzah Ball or Jaqueline Snowe's Snowed in for Christmas.--Elyssa Everling
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