4.5 stars. A charming holiday romance with a lot of Moonstruck in its DNA. As chef Iris and gelato maker Gio rush to recreate his family's secret vanilla gelato recipe, they might be falling for each other, too. I get very stressed out when one character is withholding critical information from the other, but otherwise this was a lovely read.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

What a sweet cozy winter in new york book. I loved this reading experience, it had the new york vibes and the romance and a focus on one of my favorite sweet treats -- gelato! A bit predictable but really enjoyable.

The story is fairly standard rom-com stuff: intense attraction, healing together from painful pasts, secrets and lies that threaten the relationship, the last minute “fix” of all the problems. My one big gripe is that the gelato recipe drama is a little hard to swallow - no pun intended! The explanation for all the secret-keeping just never felt justified and created a bit of an artificial crisis that I just had to go along with. I appreciated the messaging around Iris’ past abusive relationship and thought it was handled well, but I also didn’t think the dramatic reappearance of that character was necessary.

Fleeing from a bad relationship, Iris finds herself in New York. With no plan, but a few photos from her mother’s youth serving as a guide, she slowly starts to rebuild her life. Will Iris be able to leave the past in the past, or will it continue to haunt her future?

This was the perfect book to pick up at the height of winter. Despite centering on Iris helping the Belotti family rediscover their secret gelato recipe, it gave me all the warm and fuzzies. I have never been to New York but seeing it described through Iris reaffirmed it as the perfect place for new beginnings. In a city so big, one would think it is easy to fade into. However, the heart of the city is the people who inhabit it. As soon as they accept you, you become one of them. There is no more hiding.

As with all of Josie Silver’s books, A Winter in New York delves into heavy subject matters. There is mention of deceased love ones, an abusive relationship, and parental abandonment. While these topics can be difficult to read about, Silver managed to overcome them by shifting the focus to the healing that can take place when they are confronted and dealt with.

While there are so many things to love about this book, my favorite is the relationship between Gio and Iris. Life choices prevented their loved ones from being together. Being able to witness them experience what Santo and Vivien couldn’t, brought tears to my eyes. Sadly, not every relationship is meant to be. Sometimes it is the case of the right person, wrong time. However, Santo and Vivien lived happy and fulfilling lives, despite not getting to be together.

Special thanks to Netgalley, Josie Silver, and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This heartwarming holiday tale set against the backdrop of New York City, my favorite place on Earth, left me utterly enchanted. Not only did it weave a captivating slow-burn romance, but it also tantalized my taste buds with its delectable gelato recipes.

Centered around Iris and Gio, two individuals navigating their own familial challenges, the story unfolds with grace and charm. Iris, seeking a fresh start after leaving behind her career and an abusive ex-boyfriend, finds herself drawn to a festival in Little Italy. There, she stumbles upon a familiar storefront from her mother's old photograph, hinting at a tantalizing secret: a prized vanilla gelato recipe hidden for years.

As Iris delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers the recipe's significance to Belotti's Gelateria and the charming Gio, its struggling owner. Despite her promise to her late mother, Iris becomes entangled in Gio's quest to save the family business, all while battling her growing feelings for him and the guilt of keeping her secret.

The dynamic between Iris and Gio is electric, their chemistry palpable as they navigate their burgeoning romance amidst the backdrop of Gio's lively Italian family. However, Iris's reluctance to disclose the truth tests their relationship, adding a layer of tension and complexity.

While I was captivated by the story and its enchanting setting, Iris's prolonged secrecy did test my patience, prompting a slight deduction in my rating. Nevertheless, the overall enjoyment I derived from this charming tale far outweighed any minor grievances.

I enjoyed the setting. A winter in New York always feels cozy. However, I didn’t enjoy the story much. I feel like the miscommunication trope was really strong and that isn’t my favorite. The MFC could have told the truth from the beginning and she just didn’t. She continued to fake it and lie and insert herself in to the MMC’s life and that wasn’t fun for me.

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Random House Publishing for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

I was just bored. I could not connect with the characters like I wanted to. I wish I loved it, but that doesn't mean you won't.

Josie Silver can do no wrong! Her winter books are my favorite! The covers are cute, characters feel like friends and there is coziness throughout. Read this and have a great time!

After reading One Night in December a few years ago, I was so excited for another winter set book from Josie Silver. And even more excited when I found out the book takes place in NYC. While I enjoyed the book, it seemed to be predictable and lacked the magic I felt from her past books. I loved the imagery and could feel like I was in Brooklyn eating gelato along side Iris and Geo. The whole book had a lot of secrets and lies to build up to the reveal that just seemed to fall flat. Overall a sweet book but I just wanted more. Thank you Net Galley for an ARC

This was the second book I've read by Josie Silver. I liked the book, but at times I thought the story dragged a little bit and was slow in some parts. Still, I don't think I wouldn't read another book by her. It was overall a cute holiday read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for my honest review!

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I always love Josie Silver’s books and this was no exception. It was a bit heavier than her other books but loved the characters and story.

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

DNF at 40%.

I really tried to get through this book, but I just couldn't. The miscommunication trope wouldn't end, and it was really hard to take the book seriously while she was lying the whole time. I thought her internal monologue was repetitive, and the 40% of the book I read could have been cut in half.

I really love the concept so I wanted to like the book, and I'm a little bummed that I won't know how it ended. However, I prefer a book that is a bit more plot-driven and I'd say this read was 70% internal dialogue and 30% plot.

I would recommend this book to folks who enjoy a cozy, slow, more character-driven book. I really love the protagonist and her journey (even though she's hiding huge secrets the entire book for no reason).

This gives me Adult, Love and Gelato vibes. So, if you grew up loving that story this will be the perfect book for you! It is such a cute story about loss, love, and gelato in New York. I enjoyed this book so much. Thank you Net Galley and Josie Silver for letting me read this amazing book!

Sadly, this book was a DNF for me. I’m a fan of Josie Silver’s writing and have really enjoyed her previous novels, but I really had a difficult time connecting to these characters and storyline. I found Iris to be unlikable and I could just not stand her constant need to lie and the miscommunication in this book which ultimately led me to stop reading. I look forward to future releases from Josie and hope others are able to enjoy this novel despite it not being a good fit for me.

Iris moves to NY to restart her life after her mom dies but when she stumbles upon a local bakery that one action affects her life like she wouldn't believe. She offers to help out but in doing so that could change her life. She finds out things about her mother and herself that not only changes her life but the lives of those she just met. This was a cute wintertime romance that gave me the cozy vibes.

Another Josie Silver winner! I love this light hearted rom-com about 2 adults (mid 30s to 40 years old) that happen to meet and fall in love in New York. Iris is a loveable slightly nervous, but also brave and confident British female who makes her way to be a chef at a noodle shop in NYC after escaping an abusive boyfriend in England. She follows in her moms footsteps and through some miscommunications, secrets and instant chemistry, she discovers an ice cream shop and a hottie who runs it. The banter was good, the chemistry was there.

Sometimes it was a little ridiculous (sleeping in a storage unit to avoid confrontation), but overall I really enjoyed it. Loved that the characters were a little older.

I *love* Josie Silver, and she built a really beautiful world with rich, lovable characters in this book. If you feel a "but" coming, you're right -- I had major beef with how the FMC dealt with a massive lie (two massive lies, really, but one upset me more than the other) that she told to the MMC early on in the book about her husband being dead. Turns out the MMC's wife actually *had* died, and I couldn't get past how the FMC didn't seem to feel that guilty about it throughout the book.

That said, Josie Silver is great at writing romances that emotionally wreck the reader, and this book packs a punch. Plus, Gio is such a likable love interest, and his family is one that anyone would want to be a part of. Plus, I craved gelato pretty much the entire time I read this book.

Everything I love about Josie is in this book! Heart wrenching, love, laughs! I was expecting more Christmas, but that is okay. I thought it was the perfect winter read.

Ahhhh, I LOVED THIS BOOK. THE TITLE is EVERYTHING TO ME. I absolutely enjoyed it. One of my wishes is to visit New York & spend a winter there. Thank you so much for this ARC. I def. Enjoyed it!