Most Wonderful

Most Wonderful

Georgia Clark

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A charming queer holiday romance about three adult siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, who reunite at their larger-than-life mother’s Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas, from the author of It Had to Be You. It’s the most romantic time of the year. The holidays are fast approaching, and the Belvedere siblings are a mess. Liz, a Hollywood showrunner and responsible eldest, has no idea how to follow up her hit show’s first season, or how to deal with her giant crush on its star, Violet Grace. Birdie turned her chronic middle child syndrome into a career as a stand-up comic, but since she spends more time wooing women than working on new material, she’s facing one-hit wonder status, especially once she gets axed by her manager. And Rafi, sensitive romantic and the baby golden boy, proposes to his coworker girlfriend in front of his entire company, only to be turned down by the woman he thought was the love of his life. Born to three different fathers, the three adult children share one mother: famed actress and singer Babs Belvedere. Seeking direction and holiday cheer, all three siblings head up to their mother’s house in the Catskills, determined to swear off love and focus on themselves and their work. But the spirit of the season seems to have different plans for them, and their best intentions are quickly derailed in the most delightful and festive of ways. Emotional, smart, and sexy, this queer holiday romcom celebrates love, family, and the wild creative life, and is perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Casey McQuiston.


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  • Emilyb101
    Mar 25, 2025
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  • Sadkay
    Mar 27, 2025
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    I want to thank Penguin Random House for sending me this book. I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy it being a couple of months past the holiday season, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed this.

    I loved the way Clark was able to capture each sibling's love story. My only complaint was with Birdie's character being a bit insufferable, but most middle kids tend to be (youngest kids for the win).

    I would recommend this to anyone wanting a queer winter romance with in-depth family dynamics, confronting past traumas that hold us back from our own happiness, and an unforgettable cast of characters.

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  • DocRobReads
    Mar 26, 2025
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    I grabbed this off NetGalley because I was: a) looking for Xmas stories, and b) wanting to read a new-to-me author. Y'all. 🥹 This was SO good! I swooned, wept, and saw bits of myself and those I love. If you are looking for an emotional ode to queer joy: ta da! Here ya go. 💖

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