Maryam and Anna are flying to Toronto for two different reasons. Maryam for her sisters impromptu wedding, and Anna to meet her boyfriend’s family for the first time. When an emergency has them confessing their darkest fears, never did Maryam think that the love of her life, Saif, would hear everything from two rows back.

When an emergency landing has them all stuck in a small quirky but picturesque town, great things are bound to happen. Will Maryam find it in herself to open her heart? And what’s in store for Anna?

I’ve enjoyed books by both authors of this book, so when I found out they were collaborating and writing a book together, I was excited.

This book ended up being the Christmas book I was looking for. But it isn’t just Christmas, it also discusses Hannukah and Eid. The characters were wonderful, and I loved the different points of view. I always enjoy learning about different cultures while I read and this one was just perfect. It really helped shine a light onto them. This book also perfectly captured the holiday spirit. The location this book took in was so cute. I want to book a flight and head there right now, though being stranded wouldn’t be my cup of tea, it might be a nice vacation.

If you are looking for a multi-faith holiday romcom then check this one out.

Thank you so much to the publisher Penguin Group, Putnam, G.P. Putnam’s Sons and Netgalley, @netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: September 26, 2023

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THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING by Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley 🕎🎄🌙

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your plans canceled and holidays disrupted because your flight was rerouted due to a blizzard?! And then you’re stuck in the same Inn with your crush or maybe someone around town has caught your eye?! Well, look no further because that’s exactly what happens in THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING.

In alternating POVs between Anna and Maryam, we learn how this major travel bummer impacts them. Anna is on her way to spend Christmas with her boyfriend and Maryam, along with her parents, grandfather, and sister Saima, are on their way to Saima’s wedding festivities. Their flight to Toronto gets rerouted to a cute little town, and well, chaos ensues.

Set in 2000, when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan all happen within a few days of each other, take a journey with Maryam and Anna to see how these strangers-turned-friends navigate being in a new town surrounded by Maryam’s lifelong crush Saif, a hottie around town that’s caught Anna’s eye, and the lovely blizzard outside that threatens to ruin plans. This book is full of diverse holiday representation, LOTS of snow, and some sweet romance to make you feel all warm during the holidays.

I’m an Uzma stan, I’ve read all of her books and will recommend them to anyone looking for lovable romance! This is my first book by Marissa but I’d like to read more. Thanks to the authors and #NetGalley for the eARC.

Who’s ready for some holiday romance? Check out THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING, out 09/26/2023!!

A very sweet, closed-door Holiday Rom-Com. I loved the inclusion of multiple faiths and their respective holidays. It was certainly a unique aspect of a holiday-time book. You can't go wrong with a story about finding love, friendship and yourself all wrapped up in holiday coziness. Overall a great holiday read.

I was so excited to read this book, but was utterly disappointed when it turned out to be another political statement, pointing blame in one direction. It seems uneducated to expect that everyone should automatically "know" what another person's traditions are. How can anyone understand another's beliefs and way of doing things if they are not given the opportunity to lean? It would have been nice if the story would have presented the reader with this learning opportunity instead of being scolded. Having been born in a multi-racial family, there are so many positive ways to learn about differences and traditions without this kind of negativity.

Reading a holiday romance in august in Arizona is definitely not the best fit, but I ended up really enjoying this multi-faith holiday romance. At first, I found it to be a bit annoying to constantly be told about each religion, but by the end it didn’t bother me much. It was very tame in terms of steam, but I’m ok with that for a holiday romance.

This book was so adorable and a lot of fun! The whole premise reminded me so much of a Hallmark movie, so I knew I was going to love it. It was the definition of wholesome while keeping topics realistic. I really enjoyed it and got me excited for the winter season!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC!

I loved how chaotic Three Holidays and A Wedding was. Holidays and weddings are crazy and chaotic so I love that Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley brought that aspect to the story. The storylines were super cute and fun! I literally felt like the story was going on right in front of me. I’m also a sucker for holiday books so I was easily in love with this book!

I love small town stories where all the characters are connected and unite over a shared experience… and what better way to befriend strangers than being stranded in a small town while traveling over the holidays??

A beautiful woven tapestry of faith, tradition, food, and friendship all nestled within a small town that resembles a snow globe. While many holiday stories center around joy, abundance and relationships, I am so grateful for this book that takes a step back and acknowledges those who are navigating holidays without loved ones and carrying grief. It serves as a reminder that we never know what someone is going through and extending grace, patience, and a listening ear is so important. The words Saif and Beth shared with Maryam and Anna about creating community and brokenness being transformed into something new and beautiful were so tender and hopeful.

I loved the honest relationship between Maryam and her Dadu (he might have been my favorite character… his adoration of holiday films was delightful), and how he was always reminding Maryam to follow her dreams and not take on the weight and responsibility of the family. It was beautiful and heartwarming to see Maryam and Dadu reach out to Anna, bringing her into their family. Home and family can be found in unlikely circumstances, and it was so sweet Anna was given the chance to create new memories while having new friends to share in beloved traditions.

I really enjoyed the unlikely friendship that blossomed between Maryam and Anna - nothing like bonding over intense turbulence and being stranded in a small town during snowmageddon. The romance was cute and I love a second chance trope, but the real star of the Holiday Hoopla, was the budding friendship between these two strong, fiercely loyal, compassionate, intuitive women - Maryam and Anna.

This book was SO chaotic, but also really really sweet and fun. The overlapping storylines were interesting to follow, and I LOVED that we got an inclusive holiday romance that was finally about something other than JUST Christmas!

Three Holidays and a Wedding immediately made me think of Four Weddings and a Funeral (the title did...its been a bit since I've seen the movie). I felt like I was reading a Hallmark holiday movie and I loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital review copy.

I enjoyed this festive rom-com. It covers Christmas and other seasonal holidays as well. The plot was cute but somewhat unrealistic. This is a great read for anyone who loves Christmas options!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy to honestly review.

Originally, I picked up this book because the cover and title were intriguing. I loved this book because I felt like I was learning about something as I went through it. I can’t say I know all that much about different religions and this book really shed light on them. I also loved that there were multiple characters that you followed through out, and they all seemed to end up just where they needed to. There weren’t any loose ends that I wished had been tied up. This was one of the far and few between cosy reads that you just want to curl up and read.

This is an incredibly sweet story about what happens when a snowstorm derails everyone's holiday plans ... and by plans, we really mean three holidays and a wedding! With all that chaos, mix in a small town, a little romance, a lot of grandfatherly advice, a movie set, and a Hallmark vibe, and you've got yourself a recipe for a wonderful quick read! .

Thank you to the author, Putnam & Penguin Random House for this book in exchange for an honest review!

This is the first Romance novel I ever read. Very quick read, felt like I was reading a book that could be made into a Hallmark or Bollywood movie. It has all the ingredients needed which can be adapted for a mini series or a movie. This is the story of 2 strangers who meet on a flight to Toronto during Christmas holidays and how a snow storm changes everything from finding unexpected love and understanding who they are and what they want. This is a good book for someone who enjoys clean love stories with snow and Christmas backdrop.

Enjoyed this holiday romance. Super cute. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy, all opinions are my own

This wasn’t the book for me. It was difficult to get into. I do love the concept of incorporating three holidays in the story - it was fun and informative for other readers. A very Hallmark-esque read too! Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is an incredibly sweet story about what happens when a snowstorm derails everyone's holiday plans.

And I mean holiday plans as in...three holidays occuring at the same time PLUS a big 'ol family wedding.

Mix in a small town, a little romance, a lot of grandfatherly advice, a movie set, and a Hallmark vibe.

So, so adorable!

Thank you to Putnam & Penguin Random House for the ebook ARC!

What a special story this was! It reads like a Hallmark holiday movie, but it has the inclusion of so much more. I so enjoyed learning about more holiday customs than just those of Christmas. The Aziz family is so, so sweet, and even at their most dramatic moments, I adored them so much. I love a big, close knit family in a book!

This is more about family, friendship, finding one’s self, and honoring one’s traditions, and less of a romance, but there are some budding flings, too.

Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan have all fallen within days of one another and a massive snowstorm has grounded all planes and left many stranded amid their holiday plans. Add into the mix a wedding and you’ve got yourself a good story. But then take that story and add the most charming small town which happens to be the set of a Christmas story being filmed…swoon.

This is such a sweet story and I enjoyed it so much!

❤️ Wow, this is a wonderfully fun holiday read that includes more than just Christmas!! I love how the author wove three different holidays, celebrations, religions, and traditions into this story on top of the love stories. I love reading about other cultures and traditions (different from mine). I really enjoyed watching Maryam and Saif rediscover their love for each other. This was a delightful story!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

OH MY GOSH, this book was so wholesome. The main friendship development was so lovely, we really need more books focussing on friendship 🥲 I loved their awkward enemies ish to friends arc, and how they supported and uplifted each other and eventually vetted and contributed to each other's hea's! Also, the small town in this book is so adorable.

TWs - death of parent along with the grief, emotionally absent relationship, cheating and divorce (past)

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!