Another delightful Josie Silver Christmas read - she never disappoints! I loved the setting, the characters and the story and now want to visit New York in winter and eat some gelato!

This is a lovely romantic story set in wintry New York. Iris seeks a sense of belonging and identity after her beloved mother's death and her recent escape from an abusive relationship. Her mother went to New York before Iris' birth. When Iris discovers a gelateria she recognises, she has to explore and begins an emotional and life-changing journey. I like the story's emotion, the believably complex characters, the family dynamic and the romance. The final scenes are angst-filled and full of drama worthy of this epic love story.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

A heart-warming and cosy seasonal read. Very engrossing and was hard to put down. There is something magical about festive books and this one is no exception.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin UK Books and Viking Books UK for this advanced review copy of “A Winter in New York” by @josiesilverauthor - this was such a lovely, warm and cosy read.
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This was such a warm and cosy book. The setting of New York in winter and at Christmas was magical and just added to the cosy vibes. It was the perfect book to read on a crisp autumn day, wrapped in a blanket and with a cup of tea.
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This was a story about loss and found family, as much as romance. It was beautiful. I fell in love with Gio and Iris and especially felt for Iris and the journey she was on. She was ultimately so sad and lonely and finding the amazing and loving Belotti family was a gift.
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In many ways this book had similar vibes to the film “While you were sleeping”, winter and Christmas in New York and a big found family for someone who is totally on their own. And that is one of my favourite films.
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I enjoyed this lovely and cosy romance so much.

This is the second book I read by this author and as with the first one, I truly enjoyed it!! A winter romance set in one of my favourite cities, New York, was more than enough to convince me to read it, but the storyline, the fluency of the writing and just the feel good vibes were a welcome bonus not to be refused!!
Another great book that I believe you should all add to your bookshelves!!!

Thank you so much to Georgia @vikingbooksuk and @netgalley for this ebook!!!

4.5 stars
A beautiful love story with echoes of past and future lives written within. I loved how Iris found memories all over New York and how she was able to reset her life and her heart in the city. The idea of the vanilla gelato sounded perfect and Christmas in New York, the most idyllic setting.

I honestly can't even describe the love I have for this book! I was honestly hooked from the first page. The storyline and all the intertwined characters was so interesting. I honestly adored this book and all the characters and will definitely be reading more from this author

A Winter In New York by Josie Silver is a winter warmer of a story about Iris Raven and Giovanni Belotti. A tale all about a secret recipe that unexpectedly leads to a love, a family and a life, while joining the past to the future for Iris and Gio.
Three years after the death of her beloved mother Vivien, Iris finds herself at rock bottom. She summons up the courage to leave her terrible ex and head for a new life in New York. Vivien had always told her stories about living there so she felt it would be a good place for a fresh start but still feel close to her. What she doesn’t expect to find so quickly is a job, a place to live and the most wonderful landlord. Bobby and his husband Robin, take her under their wing and become like two big brothers, supporting and helping her settle in.
One day Bobby takes her to a festival in Little Italy and the distinctive door of a gelateria catches her eye. It seems familiar and when she checks her mother’s scrapbook, she finds the photo of a handsome man standing outside the gelataria and the napkin with a gelato recipe written on it. Iris has many memories of making and eating the homemade gelato with her mother and being told it is was a secret recipe. Now she starts to wonder who the man is but more importantly why did he give her mother the secret recipe of his family’s gelato?
This starts of a series of events as she meets the present owners of Belotti’s Gelateria and realises their lives are linked more than she ever knew. Gio is a single dad desperately trying to save the family business since they lost the recipe to their famous vanilla gelato. It turns out she has met Gio before and the consequences of that will now affect their growing friendship. They are both coping with the grief of losing someone close to them and are struggling to find their confidence and trust again. Iris is determined to find out how her mum got the recipe and how her story is connected to the Belottis.
Vivien had taken the secret seriously and Iris is the only person who can help the family but if she revealed what she knew, would it tear the family apart? Iris finds herself slowly being integrated into the family and the attraction between her and Gio grows, but she knows it is a relationship built on lies, secrets, deception and betrayal. The Belotti’s are a typical italian family, passionate, proud and loyal. Sophia was great fun and Bella so sweet. I felt Gio had a lot on his plate and admired his dedication to running the Gelateria and keeping the family traditions.
It was lovely hearing all the tales of her life with her mother and the things they used to get up to. The couple of chapters from Vivien’s POV worked really well and filled in a lot of the blanks. I found some parts repetitive but enjoyed the trip back to the eighties and how the two families were linked together. Originally all Iris was going to do was help the family for her mother but now the lines have become blurred because feelings are involved. Her mother’s past now affects her future. Can Gio overcome the complications between them, Iris find the family she’s always wanted and both find the love they deserve. Overall an enjoyable and romantic story.

I absolutely loved this book! One of the most enjoyable stories I’ve read in ages! Really lovely characters with an engaging storyline, would love a follow up! I highly recommend this to everyone 😀

As I have previously enjoyed books by this author I was looking forward to reading this one. It was well written and very touching at times but I feel was slightly over long in places. Overall a good Christmas read.

Loved Iris, the Belotti family and the setting of this book so much.
Iris' backstory, leading her to arrive in New York without having a single other person in the world, was so interesting and I really enjoyed getting to know her.
Every member of the Belotti family were fabulous, as were Bobby, Robin and Smirnoff the cat.
A cute, addictive story that will pull at your heartstrings.
I'm now off to find the perfect Gelato... 🥰

Walking into this book felt like walking into some of my favourite late 80’s/early 90’s rom coms - think ‘Bed of Roses’ ‘Frankie & Johnny’ & ‘Only You’ (if you even remotely recognise any of these titles this book is for you’.

Great character building & arcs with a HEA that made my eyes well up a little, the perfect afternoon comfort read.

4 Star Review of A Winter In New York by Josie Silver
Josie Silver is a new author to me and I am shocked that I have not come across this author before. This may have been my first book, but it will not be my last.
Iris has been through a lot with the passing of her mother and finally escaping an abusive relationship. in an effort to restart her life she moves to New York. However, she isn’t prepared for all that New York city entails and when she comes across a Gelateria shop, that looks familiar to a photo she has from her late mother, in Little Italy, she is intrigued.
Meeting Gio, she finds out that the family Gelato maker is in a coma and is the only one who knows the recipe that has made them such a success. This is where it gets complicated when Iris realises that both gelato’s are the same. How can this be?
What happens when secrets are revealed? Will Iris and Gio’s blossoming relationship survive?
One click and find out. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

A chance conversation in a bookshop and a secret gelato recipe are life changers for Iris..
This is a tense story of family,
decision making, and new beginnings.
I could not put this book down.
I enjoyed reading it immensely.

I really enjoyed the other Josie Silver book I read, but I’m sorry to say this book just did not pull me in. The first encounter between Iris and Gio made me cringe and I just thought how does she dig herself out of that. The main theme of the book is history between her mum and Gio’s family and I understood the complications it brought but couldn’t really understand the decision she made at first. I read about 20% then stopped hoping if I came back to it another time it would pull me in, unfortunately it didn’t and I ended up jumping to near the end. I did like how the story ended, but the ending also made me wonder what all the big family fuss was about.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed reading this book.

Iris leaves behind her bad relationship and goes to New York to start again.

She is still trying to overcome her grief and never thought that being there would bring her closer to her mother.

In New York she realises that both her mothers past and her own future is linked, that too by a secret family recipe for Vanilla ice cream.

I recommend this book.

Iris has run to New York, away from the troubles in her life and towards her late mother's happiest memories. She's living a deliberately quiet existence until she recognises an ice cream shop from one of her mother's old photographs, and that one moment opens her up to a whole new array of friendships, fulfilment and love.
This is a wonderfully written, just-one-more-chapter addictive joy of a novel. Iris might have had her spirit bent by past events, but she's not broken and her voice is sharp, honest and humorous. Her witty interactions with Bobby and particularly Gio are delightful. It's a winter romance, and also so much more, encompassing the full range of emotions from laughter to tears as it deals with the sensitive subjects of grief, emotional abuse, love, loss and family loyalty. All of the characters are fully rounded and distinctive, even Smirnoff the cat. And if you're not craving gelato by a third of the way through, you will be by the end.

This story had everything, it even made me cry! A girl meets boy story with complications and an uncertain outcome. I liked the fact that it wasn’t too predictable and I enjoyed the parts about her mum which were set in the past. I’d definitely recommend this, an easy read that you keep picking up till it’s gone. Thank you #netgalley

What a beautiful hug of a book that made me want to fly out to New York in the snow. I loved the story of a woman trying to start afresh after a controlling relationship and the loss of her mother and a chance discover of an ice cream shop opens up secrets from her past and a long lost love affair but those secrets and a chance one off line could derail her new life and break her heart. Loved it!!

This love story wasn't just a book; it was an experience that swept me off my feet and left me utterly breathless. From the very first page, it wrapped its words around my heart and didn't let go. The characters weren't just ink on paper; they were living, breathing souls that I laughed and cried with. Their journey wasn't just a story; it was a rollercoaster of emotions that tugged at my very core.

I found myself completely lost in the genuine, heartwarming tale of second chances and the unyielding power of love. Every word was a brushstroke painting the most beautiful picture of resilience and hope. The way they met, the way they loved—it was all so exquisitely crafted that I felt like I was right there beside them, experiencing every moment, every touch, and every tear.

This novel didn't just fill my heart; it overflowed it with an abundance of joy, passion, and an overwhelming sense of wonder. It was more than just a delightful read; it was a masterpiece that left me in awe. If words could truly express the magic it holds, every reader would be enchanted just as I was. It's not just a book; it's a treasure trove of emotions waiting to be discovered, and I can't recommend it enough.