Josie Silver (The Two Lives of Lydia Bird; One Day in December) is known for her cozy and delectable romances. A Winter in New York is no exception, leaning into the warm glow of unconditional love and family loyalty through the story of Iris and Gio. Iris, a former London chef, escapes her toxic ex-boyfriend and the grief of her mother's death. She arrives in New York City with only a handful of belongings, including her mother's photo album and super-secret gelato recipe. When she discovers the same storefront that's in a photo in her mother's album and identical-tasting gelato at the Belotti family's gelateria, memories, questions, and complications intrude in her new life. Gio Belotti confides in Iris that the gelateria is in danger now that his uncle, the only one who knows the recipe, has lost his memory, but Iris is unsure how to help the Belottis without breaking her mother's trust. Offering to assist Gio in re-creating the famous vanilla flavor, Iris finds herself hesitant to accept the Belottis' open arms and fierce love while keeping secrets from them. As Iris and Gio come closer to the recipe, they find themselves even closer to each other.
Silver combines New York's winter backdrop with sweet treats, heartwarming family gatherings, and glimmers of new love in this romance of second chances, forgiveness, and gelato. As Iris and Gio fight to overcome their pasts to save the business and their hearts, A Winter in New York brings together the magic of New York winters and true love. --Clara Newton, freelance reviewer