Iris decides she wants to make some changes. One of them being a move to NY. With all her planning and vision on how things should go.. she finds herself alone in The Big Apple. It’s just so big and she can’t find her place. Luckily she has a friend, Bobby and he won’t let her hide in her apartment. He takes her all over the city. He takes her to Little Italy, during the festival and she is mesmerized. She loves it all and is so glad she came. By chance she passes a family run gelato shop. She can’t help wonder if this is the place her mom had a picture of. Her mother has died and she doesn’t know much about her time in NY. Her mother had a special gelato recipe and they enjoyed making and eating it together.
She is so curious about the place, that she goes back the next day and meets Gio. His uncle is in the hospital and no one knows the gelato recipe. It’s the worst time of year for this to happen. Someone how Iris offers to help Gio. They work together to get the right recipe and they do get close. As they spend more time together and Iris lets all of Gio’s family, Iris realizes this family may have known her mother. She has to admit that there are to many coincidences to ignore. Iris spends her days working and helping make gelato. She also spends her time piecing together her mother’s time in NY. She is so overwhelmed with what she learns but it also brings her so much peace. This was a good read. I want to thank Netgalley Josie Silver for my copy of A Winter in NY, for an honest review. It was my pleasure reading and reviewing this one. I am a big fan of the author and can’t wait to read her next book.

I really liked this book, it was different than anything else I've read which was a breath of fresh air. I will be recommending this to my friends, and auto buy this author!

*rounded up from 3.5 stars*

After her mother passes and she leaves a toxic relationship, Iris moves to New York from London for a fresh start. By happenstance, she encounters a small gelateria that she recognizes from an old photo of her mom’s. When she wanders inside, she meets the handsome Gio, who shares that the shop is in danger of closing. Only two people at a time can know the gelato recipe and at present that’s his MIA father and his uncle who has suffered a stroke with lingering memory issues. Come to find out, their secret family gelato recipe is also her mom’s secret recipe, given to her by Gio’s uncle during a whirlwind romantic weekend.

Iris doesn’t want to betray her mother or Gio’s uncle so she volunteers her services as a chef to help Gio try to recreate it (aka sneakily lead him to it.) As she spends more time at the gelateria, she grows close with his big Italian family, including his daughter, and starts to regret all her secret keeping.

I really enjoyed the way this took place from before Thanksgiving to New Years to be a true holiday book, and loved the New York references but after discussing it at book club realized just how soap opera-y it was. I was pretty frustrated with Iris for keeping so much hidden from Gio, but I also appreciated that this had more depth than the typical holiday romance!

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the copy!

I mostly loved this. Mostly.

Iris, who has recently lost her mother and escaped a shithole relationship, is a new resident of NYC. Not really into sightseeing or doing much that involves leaving her apartment building, it’s almost a miracle that she stumbles upon Bellotti’s Gelateria. But when she does, she knows instantly that she’s seen the logo on their door before. And when she tastes their gelato, she knows that somehow, her mother had the Bellottis’ secret gelato recipe.

What unfolds next is nothing short of adorable.

The only thing that kept me from giving this story five stars is the unnecessary lying. On one hand, I’m not sure how interesting (or long) the story would have been without it. But…on the other hand, I just don’t like it. Usually, I end up a bit frustrated and searching ahead for the resolution. I’d much rather read about the fallout of telling the truth and how the intended couple works through that than pages of lying and deceit. It makes it difficult for me to really like the character, to get invested in the outcome.

That being said, Josie Silver is - and will probably always be - a must-buy for me. She’s wonderful, her stories are wonderful, and anyone who can craft One Day in December is just, well, wonderful. All the wonderfulness.

This is already on the shelves of your favorite local bookstore, so please please go pick it up, cozy up in front of the fire and enjoy the heck out of it.

Thank you so so so much to Josie Silver, Random House Ballantine, and Netgalley for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of A Winter in New York by Josie Silver.

A lighthearted holiday book that takes place in fabulous New York City. A slow burn love story that warms your heart and makes you crave a delicious bowl of gelato.

New York is the perfect setting for this book. The culture shock of moving from England to New York would make people do uncharacteristic things. Gio and his family make Iris feel so welcome it makes her put off telling the truth about why she is in New York. Iris loved being a part of a family and she didn't want it to end. But because she didn't tell the truth right away she cannot find the right time to reveal her secrets, but they cannot be kept forever. What will happen to Iris's relationship with this wonderful family when her secrets come out?

Josie Silver's writing is superb. She knows just how to weave the perfect story that immediately makes you care about the characters. I felt like I was walking right alongside Iris and Gio as they were exploring the city. I could feel Iris's emotions as she missed her mom and wished that she was with her in this big new adventure. The characters are likable and were a pleasure to get to know.

I hope you enjoy Iris's adventure in the big city as much as I did!

I am extremely grateful to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.

Iris moved to NYC to escape her ex and move on with her life. She’s content to live in the second story apartment above the noodle shop where she works, until she comes across a familiar Gelateria, that leaves her with questions about her mothers past and her connection to the family that owns the Galateria.

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This book was the perfect holiday season read! I really loved Iris and how she rebuilt her life and the relationships she developed. I loved her and Gio together and the way they healed each other and gave each other a second chance at happiness. Josie Silver can weave her stories together so well and can really pull out some intense emotions. I cried so hard at parts of this book!


Read if you like:
💜Found family
👨‍👧Single dad
🗽NYC
✌🏻Dual timeline
❄️Holiday/winter setting
❤️‍🩹Healing

Le sigh. So many feels for me. Iris is the perfect mix delicate and superhero. Gio is a heartbroken stoic Italian.

Their friendship and chemistry was just wonderful. I loved the Christmas in New York background and as an Italian-American I loved the family.

There is one little thing at the end, I would have liked to known how it was said and how they all got there but it doesn’t matter this was a 5 star read for me. The added bonus of the Joni Mitchell references was just perfect for me.

my first holiday read of the season!!

- single dad
- found family
- miscommunication (🥴)
- dual timeline (ish)
- set around the holidays, but not necessarily a christmas/holiday book
- spice: 🌶️🌶️

honestly this book was SO cute and the perfect first-read of december. I love a good, cozy romcom and this fit the bill. the only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that I hate the miscommunication trope so much 😭 I found myself anxious most of the book because of it (probably more of a me problem than a book problem lol) but I still absolutely adored the characters and the story as a whole! I saw a lot of myself and my story in Iris, which was really special to read. ✨

as always, make sure you check content warnings before reading!

I really loved the extra chapters we got of the past. They really added to the impact of how meaningful that relationship between the older generation was, even if it was a short relationship. I love the dedication Iris has to help Gio and his family perfect the recipe. I also love Iris’ loyalty to her mom to not reveal the recipe and ruin the family’s trust. I felt heartbroken for Iris at certain parts, but knew she made the right choice everytime

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House-Dell, and Josie Silver for the ARC of this book, which I received in exchange for my honest review.

As a big fan of Josie Silver's previous work, I was really excited to see this new release pop up! The premise is lovely - a London chef moves to NYC while grieving the loss of her mother to cancer, and getting out of a bad relationship. Once in London she stumbles upon a gelato shop and the handsome Gio whose family owns the shop. While I enjoyed this story, and loved the premise, it didn't fully click for me. I enjoyed Silver's previous work much more and found this to be a bit predictable and slow.

Would recommend to fans of Silver's previous work, and big holiday romance fans, but sadly this was a bit of a miss for me.

This was such a sweet story that I enjoyed immensely! It had me craving vanilla gelato and needing to book a flight to New York! 🍨🌆

This is heavier than your typical holiday romance, so keep that in mind. There were plenty of fun and swoony moments, but equally a lot of sadness, which is totally fine! However, I was in the mood for lots of festive holiday cheer when I opened this book and there was minimal festive cheer happening. That being said, the love story and the wonderful and warm cast of characters make up for the lack of holiday cheeriness, so I’m still so happy that I read it! I would just recommend waiting for January or February to enjoy this wintery read if you’re like me and prefer the Christmas cheer to be shoved in your face when reading a holiday romance. 🎄

I adored Iris as our leading lady despite feeling frustrated with some of her decisions. I pictured her as Iris from The Holiday (Kate Winslet) the entire time which honestly fits her character perfectly. She’s from England, mid 30s, and recently escaped a toxic relationship. They’re essentially the same person, lol. Gio was lovely as well! I feel like Josie Silver always writes a top notch swoon worthy book bf with minimal cringe, which is refreshing.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with this book!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book I have read by Josie Silver and I really enjoyed it. I look forward to reading One Day in December next. This is a perfect swoon-worthy read. There are many special moments that make this a delightful experience. It's not all sugar and spice but the difficult moments give it depth. I would definitely recommend this book.


Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Dell for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

I absolutely adored this book! This was everything you could want in a holiday book and romance. It was both charming and cozy while also being able to seamlessly tackle grief, emotional abuse, and a healing journey. I loved the two main characters, Iris and Gio, and was so delighted by the supporting characters from the Belotti family. I was completely engrossed from start to finish, and now just need some vanilla gelato. Highly recommend!

This is a bit disappointing. I love love Josie silver but this is probably my least favorite of hers. Usually there’s a bigger emotional impact and I know there was a deceased mom and abusive ex boyfriend but I still felt like maybe we didn’t know enough about either situation to have the big feelings. This was almost strictly a romance with a smidge of danger (with her ex). For it being almost 400 pages I wish we dove more into the relationship with her mom and Adam that way we could have more empathy for Iris. Also this whole book wouldn’t exist if she wasn’t hiding so many secrets which is kind of annoying.

I absolutely adored this book and by the end was fully persuaded to move to NYC and find the best gelato shop. This was a perfect book to ease into the holiday season, and I loved Iris and learning about her story, uncovering details about her mom, and seeing how their lives were parallel. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Gio and his family, and you felt like you were in the room with them at their chaotic dinners. Josie Silver is one of my favorite authors now and I’m glad to say I loved this book and will definitely revisit it in the future.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the eARC!

Cartoony covers are currently in style for romance books. To me, this visual is light and fun, which creates a surprising reading experience when the story within is not light and fun. A Winter in New York is a great example of this. Josie Silver’s latest story is certainly dramatic, and while I would venture to call some parts “fun,” at no point would I call this a “light” read. In general, I have absolutely no problem with a heavier, more dramatic romance, but I do think tone is something publishers should consider as they create cover art for their books.

That being said, my absolute favorite part of this novel is the delightful cast (pointedly excluding the FMC, which we will discuss below). The MMC’s large family, the Belottis, are so charming and described exquisitely. The FMC’s neighbors are sweet, kind, the perfect amount of sassy, and a great addition to this story. We are provided with flashbacks to the previous generation that provide a great addition to the story and unique, enjoyable perspective. All of these characters are people I loved spending my reading time with, and for the most part they made their parts of the novel enjoyable. Additionally, the New York setting (complete with snowy streets and holidays cheer), and the significant time spent in a small family-owned gelato shop, are just so cozy and lovely. Honestly, try not craving a gelato as you read this book.

So why did I give this novel 3 stars? The problem for me is one of the age-old grievances that many of us romantic story readers have… this story hinges on not one, but two miscommunications (or lies, if we are being honest) that would easily be solved with a very reasonable, pretty-low stakes adult conversation. These are particularly bothersome because the rationale for the lying (and not simply clearing it up) is so manufactured, it is ultimately hard to believe, even in a work of fiction. I am fine with suspension of belief in my books, but in this case, it felt like the reader was left with the choice of either dismissing the story / misunderstandings (lies!!) as patently unbelievable or accepting their feasibility but then having to draw the conclusion that the FMC was pretty unlikeable. Neither option makes for great holiday romance reading, imho.

All in all, while there were elements to this story that were so cozy and charming, unfortunately it just didn’t click into place for me.

I enjoyed how this story incorporated family, food and romance. It was fast pased but lots of sweet and funny moments.

A holiday romance with depth and spice, this latest book by Josie Silver did not disappoint. Family loyalty, integrity, and a few secrets keep the reader wondering how things will work out in the end. In true New York fashion, the characters come from multiple backgrounds keeping things interesting.

I really enjoy Josie Silver's writing. A Winter in New York is a perfect winter read. Great characters, well written and engaging. It's a story that is engrossing from page 1.