This is a really lovely warm winter read, I will say check TW for this book as it covers grief and previously traumatic relationships.
This book was done so well and handled sensitive subject beautifully, I found myself tearing up at multiple points throughout this story.
Our main characters has lost her mother and fled to New York to try and retrace her mothers steps from when she was younger, and find a way to understand and get closer to her. Little does Iris know just how close to her mothers history she is going to get when she discovers she is the only person left in the world with a family secret recipe, so important that without it it could bring the family gelato business to their knees, and we spend the book watching Iris navigate this.
I loved this story, I loved the side characters and the real sense of family that came along with it. I would say this is the perfect, sweet winter read.

With the weather turning colder it seemed the perfect time for a cosy winter read and for that I knew I could rely on Josie Silver and her latest title due out next week (12th Oct)

‘A Winter In New York’ asks the question “Where better to start again than New York?” and that’s exactly what Iris does when she arrives in the city of dreams. Leaving a recent heartache behind she is intent on starting her new life as a chef and having fallen lucky with a new job and best buddy showing her the life NYC can offer, she suddenly finds herself stumbling upon a place that looks strangely familiar. Inside she meets Gio, the perfect leading man and ironically Iris is the one person who can help solve a family problem, but it’s not that simple for either of them…

So I love Josie Silver’s previous books and I also love New York so combined together I knew this was going to be one for me and I wasn’t disappointed! I loved the characters, the NYC scenes (it really is like a movie!) and although a little predictable at times it just doesn’t matter in this cosy, heartwarming read. The emotions felt by Iris are described beautifully by Silver, a wonderful moment when she is given an insight into her late mum’s life in NYC really got a throat in my lump, the writing so perfectly creating the character connection. You can’t help but root for the happy ending for everyone!

Really loved this quote too: “Life is just so damn complicated isn’t it, a series of random coincidences and chance meetings that add up to a lifetime”

If you’re ready for winter then add this cosy read to your TBR list today, it will melt even the coldest heart and is another winner for Silver.

'I’m knocked sideways by the sudden intensity of him, by the deep longing for more it awakens in me as I pull him in closer. It’s the swoon-worthy climax of our showreel moment, this beautiful, achingly sexy kiss, slow and electric, full of pure, vulnerable kiss-me-forever magic.'

When Iris makes a grab for a much-anticipated book on Valentine's Day, but a much taller, much longer-armed man gets there first, little did she know, the moment would have a huge impact on her life.

Londoner Iris has escaped her previous relationship and now lives above a noodle shop in New York, where the only people she knows are her employer Bobby and his husband Robin, who are both amazing, and Smirnoff, a tuna-loving cat.

However, she sees a door that features in her late mum's scrap book, a door to a gelato shop, where the man, Santo, who was the love of her mum's young life, worked. Iris pays a visit to find out more, only to discover that his nephew, Giovanni is in charge - and he's the bookshop man.

Unfortunately for Iris, she's keeping secrets and living on unintentional lies. Even so, she finds herself involved with a big, chaotic, and loving Italian family; who wouldn't want to be a Belotti? Add in delicious gelato? I'm definitely sold.

With his Papa recovering from a stroke, Gio is left responsible for the Belotti family and their business. But with the secret family recipe missing, what future does the gelato shop have?

Iris tries to straddle the line to protect her mum and Santo's secrets, and also help Gio with the missing recipe for the family gelato.

As they work together, the pair draw closer together, taking time away together for secret dates and hot moonstruck nights.

These two were so great together. Iris and Gio had fantastic chemistry, and I loved how their relationship developed. They are sweet, sexy, heartwarming, and totally deserving of great love.

Unfortunately, Iris's past, her lies, and secrets are catching up with her. How will Gio react when he discovers the truth?

I loved this book. I really struggled to put it down as I got swept away in the romance, the beauty of a Christmas in New York, and the love of the Belotti family, as well as Bobby and Robin.

At times, I found myself frustrated by Iris for not telling the truth. I just wanted her to stop the secrets and lies, and hated how she hid the truth as she grew closer to not just Gio but his family. She made things more difficult for herself, unnecessarily.

However, when everything came to a head, I definitely felt sympathy for Iris. I shed tears for her as she paid a lonely visit to the tree in the park; this is a girl who never intended to hurt anyone. She needed love and support and I'm so glad she found it.

I've been a big fan of everything I've read from Josie Silver so far, and A Winter in New York is no different. This is a superb read. There's tears, laughs, love, it's the perfect winter read. I loved it!

Now, please excuse me, I'm off to watch Moonstruck and wish I was in New York for Christmas 😍🎄♥️

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this arc copy.

A fun romance. Gio and Iris first meet on Valentine’s Day in a bookshop, fighting over the last copy of a book. A romantic story of an unlikely couple falling in love after an inauspicious start, with flashbacks to Iris’s mother’s own romance in New York.

I've read a few of Josie's other books and loved them so I had to give this book a go because it's set in New York.

I love it being set in New York because its the one place I really want to visit. Its at the top of my bucket list.

I loved this story. I loved the 80’s references.

Reading this has made me want to watch When Harry Met Sally and Visit New York even more!

Loved this sweet holiday romance! I loved Josie Silver’s previous books. One Day In December is definitely more memorable than this one, but I prefered the characters in this book. They are much more likeable and you feel for them!

A perfect, easy read for the coming season. I especially loved that this has 80’s references! It made me want to watch When Sally Met Harry again and visit NYC!

Josie Silver always hits the perfect balance of melancholy (grief, sad backstory) and uplifting vibes. She is an author I can count on for winter reads!

4 ⭐️

Was such a fab heartwarming book! Felt like i was in New York with the storytelling! Next to do on my bucket list!
Lots of nervy twists and turns was hoping for the best! Really cosy pre Christmas read. Thank you

Iris decides to move to New York for a fresh start and while exploring with her friend Bobby she sees a gelato shop which brings back memories of her late mother Vivien. Vivien loved New York after spending time there in her youth and making strong connections with some of the locals. Back in the place her mother loved, Iris meets Gio and the rest of the Belotti family. When she finds out that Gio is desperately searching for his families lost vanilla gelato recipe, she realises she, and Vivien, may hold the key in saving the family business.

This was my first seasonal story of the year and has definitely started to get me in the festive mood. The romance between Gio and Iris was heartwarming, emotional and at times made me feel like shedding a few tears. It was refreshing to get away from my usual dark, thriller reads for a while and immerse myself within the Belotti family. All of the characters are spectacularly written and you feel yourself rooting for Iris and Gio, invested in their story and the quest to get the famous vanilla recipe back. Watching slowly how Vivien was connected to the family was interesting and added an extra layer to the story. I enjoyed as well how the story covered serious topics such as domestic abuse, grief and control. Overall, although slightly over sentimental in places, this was a sweet, cozy winter read perfect for those dark, cold nights. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

This wasn’t quite what I was expecting but it was an entertaining read none the less. Unfortunately I didn’t love it, as I found the monologuing of the main character a little tedious and I didn’t really connect with the main characters. It is well written and the description of the locations was vivid. I was kind of waiting for the inevitable drama and the ending did deliver.

"A Winter in New York" is everything you would expect from the cover, the description and from Josie Silver: romance, wit, heartache, and a whole lot of complications! It tells the story of Iris who has recently lost her mother to cancer and who is escaping to New York to start again because that's where her mother always said she was happiest. She struggles with her past but finds a friend in her employer/neighbour Benny. On an outing with him she recognises a door in their neighbourhood which belongs to a famous gelateria. After visiting, she ends up befriending the entire Italian family who owns it, not least the handsome Gio. But the secrets she keeps, not least the reason for her recognising their front door, threatens to tear her new found life apart.

While I'm not sure I could fully understand Iris for keeping her secrets for so long, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even crying my way through the last few chapters. The book does flashback to some of Iris's Mum's story and I would've liked to hear more of that too.

But overall, "A Winter in New York" is the perfect book to cosy up with in the colder months. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

Loved this book. Felt I was in new York surrounded by a gorgeous loud Italian family. Held my breath at the twists and turns wishing for the best. Excellent winter read

Love love love. There were so many little stories running inside this one big main one, it was so well written. Grief, domestic violence, love and lost love.
This would make a great film, but the book was absolutely fantastic!

3.75 stars
After Iris breaks up with her boyfriend and flees to New York. New York is a place that Iris has never been before, but it was a special place to her mum. A big component is a secret gelato recipe that her mum got from Santo, a lover who was not supposed to share this recipe. When Iris meets Gio, Santo's nephew, Iris knows she needs to tell him, but everything gets a little difficult when they fall in love.

I had a few icks with this book. First of all, I hate that there were so many secrets. How could Iris have helped Gio and Sophia for so long while all this time she knew the forking gelato recipe?! I was so frustrated. I mean, I get that if she had told them that, it would have been a problem for Santo. But once Felipe got into the picture, she could have admitted it to him, right? Since he immediately saw that she was Vivian's daughter? Next to that, I hated that instead of admitting she was wrong, she once again lied, pitied herself and left. Grow up. I did really like the love story and bravo for miss Josie Silver because the book was amazingly well written, and the characters (except for the lying) were very well developed and thought through.

I read One Day In December by Josie Silver and was nervous to try another book as you are often disappointed when it doesnt live up to your first read but this one was a great match.

It was such a cosy (pre) winter read and I loved the setting, it was magical.

Super romantic, super seasonal and a super read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin UK for the eARC!

I was pulled in right away and enjoyed the switching POVs as we occasionally get glimpses of Iris’ mom, Vivien, in the 80’s. At first I really liked them but they became a bit like filler because we don’t get much new information (most of what we know can be found in the present timeline).

I love Gio’s family, absolutely obsessed with their relationship and dynamic! I enjoyed the character development for Iris and the found family aspects too.

Love the rom-com movie references! The novel is both a romance with Iris and Gio but it’s also a romance/love story for New York. I loved the descriptions and felt like I was in NYC during the holidays!

Didn’t love the friendship between Bobby and Iris-he doesn’t feel like his own character and is more like a flat, background character purely there to further Iris’ development (and at times feels like the cliche “gay BFF”).

The spicy scenes were fairly well done except for one line about how Gio’s actions were “insanely sexual that I feel as if he's actually drawing circles on my cervix.” that was weird…

Miscommunication is a HUGE plot point which was unfortunate because it’s my least fave trope. The story was also predictable, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but I would’ve enjoyed more plot twists that I didn’t see coming.

The romance was okay, it wasn’t great or horrible, just average. I much preferred Silver’s “One Night on the Island” and I don’t think the miscommunication helped with how I felt either.

I recommend for a light, fluffy holiday read! But be aware of the triggers as it tackles heavy topics like grief and domestic abuse. I’ll probably check out Silver’s other books to see if she’s an author for me or not.

Tropes: single dad (widower), Christmas romance, found family

4Stars
Thank you net galley for an ARC of this book by Josie Silver. Iris is a struggling chef. Struggling to deal with the grief over her mother and trying to escape an abusive relationship. To feel closer to her mum she moves to New York where her mum lived before she was born to start over. There she meets her best friend Bobby and stumbles upon an old gelato shop she has seen in a picture of her mums next to her gelato recipe. When she returns to the store she is welcomed by Gio a single dad and the manager of the family business. They hit it off but iris soon discovers that her connection to this family and its legacy are complicated. She has always wanted a family like this and the attraction between her and Gio is growing stronger so when secrets come to light can they overcome the past to build a future together? I really liked this story, Josie always manages to create a family or a community that you want to be part of. That mixed with lots of 80’s rom com references and musical influences make this a great story with great characters. Iris grew up with a single mum, with a transient lifestyle and you can feel that she is a little adrift when she moves to New York. Gio is strong and resilient as he had to be as a single dad but he realises he needs someone in his life again to live his life with him and they are perfect for each other. Again Josie builds the story in which both characters grow throughout the book and you are cheering for them to get that HEA.

I really enjoy this author's work - she has a way of writing lost souls that just captures me.

Writing this review may be a little difficult without giving too much away so I will try and keep the summary vague.

Iris and Gio have a chance meeting before they officially meet, and something complicated happens in that first meeting that colours their subsequent interaction.

Iris, a chef from London, has a deeper connection to Gio and his family than he knows. As they get to know each other better, the secrets Iris keeps from him threaten to destroy their romance.

I really liked both of these characters. And the other characters, like Gio's family and Iris' Bobby provide plenty of comic relief. Once the romance heats up the story really takes off. It's sweet and reflective and made me really hungry!

The only issue I had, which was a small one. Iris tells a lie of sorts when she first meets Gio, and it seemed unnecessary to add this drama to an already complicated and angst filled story. I felt that, with the combination of elements like the loss of a loved one, single dad, running from the ex and secret shared history, we just didn't need the lie. It irked me until the end, when everything is explained.

Apart from that I really enjoyed the book and was invested in the HEA. A great seasonal read.

I receive an ARC of this book from Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thanks netgalley and publishers for arc
This is a lovely, joyous, uplifting book it follows a young woman Iris who has run away from a horrible, controlling boyfriend in London and followed her mum’s dreams to live in New York. She ends up being taken in by Bobby a lovely man who lives with his husband Robin above their noodle shop they give her a job and a place to live. She goes exploring on her days of to the places her mum went to like the place she had one piece of paper from a gelato shop she was determined to find it and she did it wasn’t very far from where she lived just an Uber ride and she was through the glass doors her mum had a picture of and then she was inside and there was a coffee machine and amazing cakes but no gelato! Hello can I help you said a male voice a lovely man Gio it said on his badge erm is there no gelato? Oh let me get you a coffee I will explain he said and that started Gio and Iris talking
Turns out santo his father had been taken ill and only he knew the actual recipe so no gelato ! Well this isn’t true Iris had the recipe written on a piece of paper in her pocket but she couldn’t just give it him her mum had told her santos told her to give it no one
So instead she offered to try to make a recipe that was the same if she could taste some she explained she was a trained chef so knew what she was doing
So that’s how Iris became ingrained into the family but we all know a lie will always come out so will irs get caught out she’s getting closer to Gio falling for him even it’s a dangerous game someone always gets hurt in the end

A lovely romance to warm your heart, nice bit of foodie descriptions and some twists to make sure it’s not too predictable.

This was a lovely seasonal romance. Iris escapes an abusive relationship in London and heads to New York to restart her life.

She meets Gil and unbeknownst to her they have a history which is intrinsically linked.

I don’t want to give any spoilers but the story draws us into a tight knit Italian family and everything that goes with it.