Author: Cicatelli-Kuc, Katie
Interest age: from c 14 years
Published on 9 October 2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 304 pages
197 x 129 x 21 | 208g
Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and settle into
this sweet and cozy winter romance!
It's been eight months since seventeen-year-old Emma left the
quaint town of Briar Glen to attend boarding school in New York City.
Now, she's back – and she's not alone: her new boyfriend,
Sam, has come to visit the most picturesque village in New England
during the most magical time of the year.
But there's a chill in the air, and not just because it's winter.
Emma's best friend, Aiden, isn't all too happy to see her after
she left without so much as a goodbye. He and Emma have known
each other since elementary school, and they used to do everything
together. They even share a favourite drink: a peppermint
hot chocolate from their favourite coffee shop, Cup o' Jo. This
was where Emma first told Aiden she was thinking of leaving Briar
Glen. It was also where Aiden had planned to confess his growing
feelings for Emma – before she showed him her acceptance
letter and everything changed.
With Emma back in the picture – and with a new boyfriend
in tow – will she and Aiden be able to break the ice?
A cosy, swoony winter love story set in a gorgeous picturesque
town
Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls
By the author of Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice,
Katie Cicatelli-Kuc.