by Rachel Cohn
First published 2016
Lily's usual holiday cheer is dimmed by her grandfather's failing health. But when a mysterious stranger leaves a red notebook filled with cryptic clues on her favorite bookstore shelf, her Christmas takes an unexpected turn. As Dash, the notebook's creator, leads Lily on a festive scavenger hunt through New York City, their tentative bond grows. But will their different lives and Lily's worries keep them apart?
Genres: romance, young-adult, contemporary-romance, holiday, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
217 pages · Paperback · Ember