A Princess for Christmas: A Novel by Jenny Holiday (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday Includes an excerpt from Duke, actually. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A perfect combination of sweet and sexy moments makes A Princess for Christmas an unputdownable read!"--Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling authorFrom USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday comes a modern fairy tale just in time for Christmas about a tough New Yorker from the other side of the tracks who falls for a princess from the other side of the world.Leo Riccis already handling all he can, between taking care of his little sister Gabby, driving a cab, and being the super of his apartment building in the Bronx. But when Gabby spots a "princess" in a gown outside of the UN trying to hail a cab, she begs her brother to stop and help. Before he knows it, hes got a real-life damsel in distress in the backseat of his car. Princess Marie of Eldovia shouldnt be hailing a cab, or even be out and about. But after her mothers death, her father has plunged into a devastating depression and the fate of her small Alpine country has fallen on Maries shoulders. Shes taken aback by the gruff but devastatingly handsome driver who shows her more kindness than shes seen in a long time. When Marie asks Leo to be her driver for the rest of her trip, he agrees, thinking hell squire a rich miss around for a while and make more money than he has in months. He doesnt expect to like and start longing for the unpredictable Marie. And when he and Gabby end up in Eldovia for Christmas, he discovers the princess who is all wrong for him is also the woman who is his perfect match. Author Biography Jenny Holiday is a USA Today-bestselling author whose books have been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and The Washington Post, and on Buzzfeed. She grew up in Minnesota and started writing when her fourth-grade teacher gave her a notebook to fill with stories. When shes not working on her next book, she likes to hike, throw theme parties, and watch other people sing karaoke. Jenny lives in London, Ontario, Canada. >> Review "A Princess for Christmas is a confection of a holiday plot with more steam than a perfect cup of hot cocoa. Given her surname, Holiday was virtually obligated to write a book like this — and she delivers with a sexy, sugary delight full of her signature delectable banter." — Entertainment Weekly"A modern fairy tale thats perfect for reading with a warm cup of cocoa" — USA Today Yes Shopper"In this enchanting story infused with humor, honesty, and heat, Jenny Holiday will make you fall in love with fairy tales all over again." — Kelly Bowen"Jenny Holiday has crafted a smart, sexy, hilarious Christmas rom-com that made me laugh, cry, and then sigh with pure contentment. A Princess for Christmas is the perfect holiday treat that readers will want to curl up with and read over and over again." — Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Paris is Always a Good Idea "Opposites attract in this thoroughly charming Christmas romance from Holiday. The snappy prose, charming atmosphere, and Hallmark movie–style plot combine to create a delightful romance, underpinned by strong supporting characters. This Christmas treat, with its intoxicating blend of heat and sweet, is a winner."— Publishers Weekly"RITA-nominated Holiday deftly mixes a dash of Hallmark-style holiday movie magic with the fairy-tale charm of Roman Holiday and then deftly layers in her own brand of sensuality and wit to create the perfect Christmas romance." — Booklist"Holiday has written a Christmas love story that fizzes with the magic of the holidays while grounding it in two families working through their own heartache and sorrow. With two more books slated to follow, this series should captivate readers who are looking for their Hallmark holiday movies to contain a little more sauce." — Library Journal"The novel is charming and self-aware and successfully plays with the conventions of the "commoner falling in love with royalty" script. Sizzling chemistry and witty banter elevate a common Christmas romance premise into a royally entertaining fairy tale. — Kirkus Reviews"If you cant get enough of the royals... read A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday." — She Reads"A perfect combination of sweet and sexy moments makes A Princess for Christmas an unputdownable read!"— Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man"A delight! A Princess for Christmas is warm, cozy, hopeful, and so funny! A charming opposites attract romance between a Princess and a cab driver, but what really shines here is Jenny Holidays magical touch in creating deep, realistic characters who learn that anything is possible." — Farah Heron, author of The Chai Factor"A Princess for Christmas is—in all the best ways—a Hallmark Christmas movie with the heat dial nudged deliciously higher. Loaded with wry humor, warmth, and just enough bittersweet emotion... I loved it." — Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert"For those obsessed with The Princess Switch: Switched Again, spend a little time with this modern day fairytale about a gritty New Yorker who falls for a princess from Eldovia. In the words of another New Yorker, Liz Lemon, I want to go to there." — Refinery 29 Long Description From USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday comes a modern fairy tale just in time for Christmas about a tough New Yorker from the other side of the tracks who falls for a princess from the other side of the world. Leo Riccis already handling all he can, between taking care of his little sister Gabby, driving a cab, and being the super of his apartment building in the Bronx. But when Gabby spots a "princess" in a gown outside of the UN trying to hail a cab, she begs her brother to stop and help. Before he knows it, hes got a real-life damsel in distress in the backseat of his car. Princess Marie of Eldovia shouldnt be hailing a cab, or even be out and about. But after her mothers death, her father has plunged into a devastating depression and the fate of her small Alpine country has fallen on Maries shoulders. Shes taken aback by the gruff but devastatingly handsome driver who shows her more kindness than shes seen in a long time. When Marie asks Leo to be her driver for the rest of her trip, he agrees, thinking hell squire a rich miss around for a while and make more money than he has in months. He doesnt expect to like and start longing for the unpredictable Marie. And when he and Gabby end up in Eldovia for Christmas, he discovers the princess who is all wrong for him is also the woman who is his perfect match. Review Quote "When it comes to creating unputdownable contemporary romances, Holiday is in it to win it." --Booklist Details ISBN0062952072 Author Jenny Holiday Year 2020 ISBN-10 0062952072 ISBN-13 9780062952073 Publication Date 2020-11-26 Short Title A Princess for Christmas Language English Format Paperback Imprint Avon Books Subtitle A Novel Pages 400 UK Release Date 2020-11-26 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2020-11-26 Edited by Lorenzo Scalise Birth 1927 Death 1973 Affiliation Massachusetts Institute of Technology Position journalist Qualifications S. J. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Alternative 9780062952035 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-09-28 NZ Release Date 2021-09-28 Imprint US Avon Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138835571;

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