I did not finish and I’m so sorry my home life has been horrible so I wasn’t able to finish any of the books that I was reviewing but from what I read I loved it

I read this book in May, even though I typically save holiday romances for the holidays. I am SO GLAD I did. This book was a warm hug from beginning to end. This book has everything I look for in a holiday romance, small town, snow, hockey, hot chocolate.
This book takes place way back in the year 2000 when Eid, Hanukkah, and Christmas fell at the same time. Maryam and her family are headed to Toronto for Maryam’s sisters wedding and Anna is going to meet her “perfect” boyfriend’s family for Christmas. Anna and Maryam end up next to each other on the plane and share some deep dark secrets when the plane experiences turbulence. Due to weather they all end up in Snow Falls, a small but diverse town where a Hallmark-like film is being made. Anna and Maryam become friends as they both realize their lives aren’t going the way they expected. I LOVED Maryam’s Dadu and would happily read a book just about him.
I started this book when I needed something fluffy and this book absolutely did it for me.

If you read one holiday romance this year- choose this one!

Best-selling authors Jalaluddin and Stapley join together to write an utterly enchanting holiday romance. Set in the year 2000 when Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan overlapped creating a rare Tri-holiday, this cute story is about a group of travelers who, while en route to Toronto, get diverted by a winter storm and end up stranded in the small, picturesque Canadian town of Snow Falls.

Ana is devastated by the news: she was on her way to meet her perfect-on-paper boyfriend, who she was pretty sure was planning to propose to her. Alone, and missing celebrating her mix of Christian and Jewish traditions, Ana connects with a sweet local guy that shares her holiday customs, and gets her the way no one else ever has. Soon she begins to wonder if trying to be in a perfect relationship has been getting in the way of accepting herself and finding true love.

Maryam is traveling with an entourage- all who’d been heading to her sister’s wedding, now postponed indefinitely. Part of the wedding group includes Maryam’s childhood crush. As they work to ensure that the group can continue to honor Ramadan in this remote town, they get to know each other beyond their mutual misconceptions, and find that second chances at love do exist.

This charming, multi-cultural and multi-faith romance sparkles with an adorable cast of characters and a storyline that reads like a movie you'd want to watch again and again.

I had previously read both Uzma Jalaluddin’s work but was unfamiliar with Marissa Stapley; after reading this delightful multi-stranded novel I will have both of them on my auto-request list! Three Holidays and a Wedding features a diverse cast of characters celebrating Muslim, Jewish and Christian holidays in a snowy small town in Canada. All the featured characters are three dimensional and thoughtfully drawn, the central romances compelling and the female protagonists shown exploring and developing their identities and relationships beyond romance. Highly recommend for fans of romance, holidays charming small towns and celebrity romances. Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and Net Galley for the ARC.

Three stars for the the three holidays. I really wanted to like this one more, but at around the 60% mark it just fell so short for me. Anna's new relationship felt so forced, and I did not like that his excuse for kissing his costar in his trailer was "practicing." It just felt so rushed. I loved their meet cute and had high hopes for them, but ultimately was not a fan. I wish we got more information on her and her step moms relationship especially after she read the note Beth sent her.

I really enjoyed Maryam's character and loved her and Anna's friendship. Her romance was super cute, but I wished we got more and to see them after they got together. The ending felt so rushed to me but also it dragged on. Hands down best character is Dadu and wish he was in every chapter. I did love learning about Ramadan and Hanukkah and enjoyed the concept of this book, and Snow Falls is the perfect winter city.

Zero stars for the line about cats not liking people. Come on.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!

I got the chance to read an ARC of this book, and it is absolutely wonderful! I love how the different cultures are brought together in this story and explored in each person's special way. This is a great, cozy winter time story that I would highly recommend to everyone. Can't wait to buy myself a copy when it comes out!!

This was a super fun and cute book. It reminded me of a hallmark movie in a way.

The characters were enjoyable and the storyline was well executed.

I was given an eARC from Netgalley, Penguin Putnam Group & the author, in return for my honest review.

Three Holidays and a Wedding was such a cute holiday read! It has all the feel-good vibes of a Hallmark-eqsue Christmas movie, but it's not just about Christmas. Maryam Aziz and her family and Anna Gibson end up on the same flight to Toronto, which is diverted to a tiny town that's not Toronto because of snow. And it's not just any tiny town, It's a magical, multicultural holiday destination with several (?!) halal restaurants, lots of cutesy shops, and holiday spirit. It just so happens to be 2000, when Ramadan, Chanukah, and Christmas all overlapped. Of course there's lots of fun to be had in Snow Falls (because of course that's the name of the town), and there's also lots of ~ love ~ to be found.

I think the thing I appreciated the most about this book is that the lesson isn't that they all learned the miracle of Christmas. There was a lot of interfaith learning, particularly Anna learning about Ramadan (I loved how Anna called Maryam's grandfather Mr. Dadu, because Maryam called her grandfather Dadu). But even Anna, who grew up celebrating Christmas and Chanukah, doesn't only celebrate Christmas. There is actual on-page celebration of Chanukah (with blessings!) and a beautiful menorah, and it was honestly refreshing to see a character come into her relationship with Judaism in a meaningful way (which says more about how Judaism is portrayed in December than this book, but still).

Some pieces of the book felt like they were a little too on the nose. For example, the Jewish main character's name is Josh (yes) Tannenbaum (yes, as in "Christmas tree"). And Anna's boyfriend, Nick, also feels like a caricature of someone you'd find in a Hallmark movie. And it's definitely a little hokey and cheesy. But it is a holiday romance, after all. And I think it both does exactly what it set out to do and also fills a gap in holiday romances for people who don't celebrate Christmas but want a Hallmark movie of their own.

Thank you to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing me with an eARC of Three Holidays and a Wedding in exchange for my honest review.

Three Holidays and a Wedding is a heartwarming and charming romantic comedy that will leave readers feeling uplifted and satisfied. Although the novel does rely on some familiar romantic comedy tropes, Jalaluddin and Stapley infuse the story with enough heart and humor to keep it feeling fresh and engaging. Overall, Three Holidays and a Wedding is a delightful and satisfying read that is perfect for fans of romantic comedies and holiday stories alike.

This light, sweet rom-com was exactly what I needed! Anna and Maryam are just trying to get somewhere for the holidays when a massive snowstorm strands then in a tiny town in Canada. Anna's boyfriend is Not Happy, but maybe a little break is just what she needs.

Maryam is trying to get to her sister's wedding, but a former crush seems to be everywhere she turns. Can she fond the courage to give love a second chance?

This was so much fun! I loved reading about the various holiday traditions. I would love to visit such a cool town and celebrate with everyone. Definitely recommended.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Thanks to net galley and the publisher.

This was a happy little read! I received an advance copy thanks to Net Galley. Super cute, enjoyable holiday story. It was really like a Hallmark holiday movie wrapped up in a book. A little cheesy and predicable as all good Hallmark movies are, but a fun, feel good story. The three holidays storyline gave it substance too - it was really interesting to learn more about the holiday traditions and customs of Ramadan/Eid, alongside celebrations of Hanukkah and Christmas. 3.5 stars - recommend this one, especially to read around the holidays.

Three Holidays and a Wedding is a fun and thoughtful story of two women who meet at the airport and find themselves stuck in a sleepy town in Canada.

The combination of meet cute and second chance is everything, and the mix of holiday diversity was done so well!

I absolutely loved Maryam's grandfather! He adds a layer of depth to the story with his kindness, tales, and guidance.

I can't wait to read more books from Uzma and Marissa!

This was such a unique, special, fun story! I loved reading about the three special holidays of the winter season— Ramadan, Christmas, and Hanukkah. I loved seeing the different religious perspectives here, as well as the several different stories that bring together these characters and holidays. I appreciated the humor and diverse characters (not just religiously) as they tell their stories of love and life. Maryam and Anna are the main focus in this book, along with their side characters and interests. But I loved how this book brought such a realistic storytelling to these characters— showing the real/i likable sides of them as well as the fun/loving/ likable sides as well. I love stories that show the wide ranging levels to characters—just like real people not being all good and all bad, we’re a mix of good and bad which makes us real. My favorite parts of this story are in the representation of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim big faith holidays of my favorite time of year. I can’t wait to read again when this releases around the holiday season.
Thank you for the ARC!!!

I had to tap out fairly early due to poor editing/writing. The biggest miss was the long description of the mini dress under a blazer that the mc is wearing so she can go straight to a cocktail party. She then keeps wiping her sweaty hands on her jeans while on the flight. This might seem minor, but it immediately kicks me out of the immersion in the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

I have read multiple books by both authors previously so it was really interesting to see their styles intersect here and both styles were distinctly present. A cute, multicultural holiday romance!

Three Holidays and a Wedding delivers on it's promise - a super sweet, tai-holiday romance set in the small town of Snow Falls, Canada during an epic snowstorm in 2000, the last year that Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas all fell at the same time.

The inciting incident for the story is when the flight from Denver to Toronto experiences major turbulence. Strangers and seat mates Anna and Maryam start to reveal their deepest darkest secrets, thinking the end is near. It turns out the plane is fine, but Anna is shaken up knowing the life she's flying to in Toronto is not one she actually wants, and Maryam is shaken up when she finds out her crush Saif heard her whole confession.

What unfolds is a few days snowed in to a town made for Hallmark holiday films. If you've seen one, you know the shape of this story. PG romance, a classic miscommunication, and a happily ever after in the end.

Three stars for this one - I was hoping for maybe a little more depth, but it is a completely serviceable holiday romance that will really scratch that itch. Thanks to NetGalley and G.P. Putnam for the ARC.

Three Holidays and a Wedding was such an entertaining read. I loved the cozy holiday vibes in the story. I loved the family dynamics and characters in this book!

This book honestly could be a Hallmark movie, with how cute and happen stance it is! What are the chances they land in a very small Canadian town that just happens to be very inclusive to Muslim holidays, Christmas, and Hanukkah. Not to mention the 5ft. + of snow that apparently never stops in Snow Falls, Canada.

I think this book had really beautiful content, it had clear inclusion as it was a 'tri-Holiday' book! It included Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Christmas. The authors did a wonderful job of tying in romance, with the right amount of humor. They included friendship, wise grandparents, and meet cutes.

I enjoyed this book and think that it could be very touching to those who celebrate Ramadan, and Hanukkah and how inclusive it was with the small Christmas town they were in, and the terms, and celebrations that were mentioned, I just don't personally have a connection to those things. It's definitely worth the read though!

3 Stars: I liked it

I love a Holiday themed book so I was excited to pick this one up. I thought it was cute and true to what the plot is described; a holiday meets Four Weddings and a Funeral. One problem I did have is when there are several stories happening at once it’s only a fact that you’re gonna care more about some more then others so some parts of the book did seem slow for me.

Thank you NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for the ARC.

3.75/5 stars! I picked this book up because Uzman Jalaluddin was one of the authors and I've enjoyed a lot of her other books. This book was exactly what you'd expect based on the cover and premise. It felt like a humorous mix of Four Weddings and a Funeral meets holiday hijinks. There were overlapping storylines and plenty of meet-cutes. I liked the story quite a bit. I would only say that sometimes the competing storylines were hard to stay engaged with. I feel like the reader will have a favorite couple and then skim through the other couples' sections.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review