All I Want For Christmas is the Boy I Can’t Have (All I Want For Christmas 3)
Chelsea Bobulski
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About All I Want for Christmas is the Boy I Can’t Have
The holiday season continues in this captivating third novel in Chelsea Bobulski’s All I Want for Christmas young-adult contemporary romance series.
What happens when you take a chance on someone unexpected?
Isla Riddle has been obsessed with True Love for as long as she can remember. Books, TV, movies—if it’s a story about star-crossed lovers, ill-fated love, or love conquering all, Isla has read it, seen it, and talked nonstop about it. She’s also dedicated her life to it by helping her mom build up Riddle’s Bridal Boutique and Wedding Planning, a business they started together after her dad left town … and they’ve just received their biggest break yet: a high society bride with a million-dollar budget.
August Harker doesn’t have to think much about his life—it’s already been planned for him. He has the parent-approved heiress girlfriend, the 4.0 GPA at an elite college preparatory school, and over a dozen lacrosse and debate team trophies. He has no reason to think his life won’t turn out just like his dad’s, which is exactly why he isn’t into planning weddings, parties, or any other event where hundreds of his father’s closest clients and legal associates discuss affidavits, jurisprudence, and all the things that make his father the most sought-after criminal defense attorney along the Eastern seaboard. It only reminds August that he’ll be discussing the same things with the same people in ten years’ time between glasses of champagne and unfortunate run-ins with the electric slide. However, planning a wedding is exactly where he finds himself as his older sister prepares to walk down the aisle.
As Isla works with August behind-the-scenes, she becomes more and more convinced that he’s the one: the soulmate she’s been waiting for. August feels it, too, that rightness of being with Isla, and as August hears Isla talk about dreams like they’re real possessions that can be achieved, he dares to hope for another future entirely, one in which he can become what he’s always wanted to be.
But can their love—and August’s newly-resurrected dreams—survive the layers of expectations and ambitions that have been placed upon him?
“A gloriously sweet holiday read about expectations and reality.”—Kirkus Reviews
Praise for All I Want For Christmas is the Girl Next Door
“A gloriously sweet holiday read about expectations and reality.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A town called Christmas. An iffy wish come true. A new girl who could change it all. All I Want For Christmas Is The Girl NextDoor kept me on my toes, turning pages from the start, and loving each revelation as it unfolded. Deep, funny, and real—this holiday romance will completely warm your heart and remind you that not all wishes should come true.”—Nova McBee, author of the Calculated Series
“Full of charm, wit, and so much warmth, Bobulski’s All I WantFor Christmas Is The Girl Next Door will have you breaking out in Christmas carols and will melt even the coldest heart!”—Erin A. Craig, NYT Bestselling Author of House of Salt and Sorrows
“A cozy winter read you’ll want to wrap yourself in like a blanket.At once bittersweet and hopeful, Bobulski thoughtfully explores the question of whether what we want is truly what we need against a backdrop of snowflakes, Christmas floats, and plenty of fresh cookies. A timeless holiday classic.”—Natalie Mae, author of The Kinder Poison
“This story is as magical as a shooting star on a cold winter night.Chelsea Bobulski’s thoughtful and romantic exploration of truelove and destiny will have readers swooning and wishing for her next Christmas novel!”—Kristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend
“A fun frolic through the most wonderful time of the year! Full of heart and humor, this lighthearted twist on being careful what you wish for sparkles with delightful dialogue, swoony romance, and an ending that tugs at your heart before making it soar. Bobulski makes you think about being so focused on what we want that we miss what we already have. A holiday must-read!”—Lori Goldstein, author of Love, Theodosia, Sources Say, and Screen Queens
“The charm of a small-town Hallmark Christmas meets the longing and wish fulfillment of John Green’s Paper Towns in this magical holiday read. Expertly woven with strings of romance, ribbons of hope, and the sparkling power of gratitude, All I Want For Christmas Is The Girl Next Door is the perfect holiday story to curl up with on a snowy day. I adored every page!”— Lorie Langdon, best-selling author of Doon, and Olivia Twist
“This is the book equivalent of drinking a mug of hot chocolate while listening to Christmas music as snowflakes gently fall outside.An all-around comforting, hopeful, and festive holiday read that will make you feel as cozy as your favorite Christmas movies.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks