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Three Holidays and a Wedding by Marissa Stapley, Uzma Jalaluddin
4.5
funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing

Ever since I first picked up Ayesha at Last many years ago, Uzmâ Jalaluddin's books have become a must buy for me, so when I saw this one, I was excited to read it. The title gives it away a bit but it's centred on the convergence of three holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan (and specifically Eid.) in a cozy little town in Canada called Snow Falls.  

I do not read romance novels for their adherence to reality or likelihood - just that they -could- happen, if circumstances were just right. I was delighted by all scenarios and schemes and drama, I loved the commitment to showcasing holidays that still don't get a lot of airtime in December - even when they're happening, and of course, I enjoyed the references to the Big Snowstorm (the official dates don't matter) it was a delightful scenario to set the stage for the rest of it all. 

I loved the description of Snow Falls and wish I could visit again in person - what a dreamy Canadian town. 

There is character growth. There are Serious Issues. There is real communication, respect, drama, and love and family and community and it's just a very nice cozy romantic book to get lost in in December. 

Happy to have gotten a chance to read this book early courtesy of Netgalley and the Publisher. Check it out.