Sarah Hutt is an author and documentary filmmaker whose award-winning work has taken her around the globe. Guided by a deep curiosity about the human experience, she works across genres, bringing a documentarian’s eye and a storyteller’s heart to both fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of The Secret Santa Setup and her writing has made the NY Times bestseller list. She is a Publisher's Weekly starred reviewed author of books for children and young adults. Sarah Long is a dynamic, award-winning illustrator with a degree from Cambridge School of Art. With a passion for bringing energy and fun to her artwork, Sarah has enjoyed a versatile career, working both in-house and as a freelancer. Her impressive client list includes iconic brands like Harrods, Coca Cola, The Ivy, M&S and Trader Joe’s, as well as publishing giants such as Walker Books, Flow, Bloomsbury, and Simon & Schuster. She has even lent her creativity to beloved cultural icons like The Beatles and Moomin, making her illustrations vibrant, engaging, and widely celebrated.

A sweet balance between levity and community-focused sentimentality celebrates friendship, family, and the holiday season. — KirkusA seasonally appropriate setting, relatable adolescent angst, and a leisurely enemies-to-lovers romance combine in this appealing holiday jaunt. It’s an ideal offering for readers seeking low-stakes escapism. — Publishers Weekly

Sarah Hutt is an author and documentary filmmaker whose award-winning work has taken her around the globe. Guided by a deep curiosity about the human experience, she works across genres, bringing a documentarian’s eye and a storyteller’s heart to both fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of The Secret Santa Setup and her writing has made the NY Times bestseller list. She is a Publisher's Weekly starred reviewed author of books for children and young adults. Sarah Long is a dynamic, award-winning illustrator with a degree from Cambridge School of Art. With a passion for bringing energy and fun to her artwork, Sarah has enjoyed a versatile career, working both in-house and as a freelancer. Her impressive client list includes iconic brands like Harrods, Coca Cola, The Ivy, M&S and Trader Joe’s, as well as publishing giants such as Walker Books, Flow, Bloomsbury, and Simon & Schuster. She has even lent her creativity to beloved cultural icons like The Beatles and Moomin, making her illustrations vibrant, engaging, and widely celebrated.

A sweet balance between levity and community-focused sentimentality celebrates friendship, family, and the holiday season. — KirkusA seasonally appropriate setting, relatable adolescent angst, and a leisurely enemies-to-lovers romance combine in this appealing holiday jaunt. It’s an ideal offering for readers seeking low-stakes escapism. — Publishers Weekly

Sarah Hutt is an author and documentary filmmaker whose award-winning work has taken her around the globe. Guided by a deep curiosity about the human experience, she works across genres, bringing a documentarian’s eye and a storyteller’s heart to both fiction and non-fiction. She is the author of The Secret Santa Setup and her writing has made the NY Times bestseller list. She is a Publisher's Weekly starred reviewed author of books for children and young adults. Sarah Long is a dynamic, award-winning illustrator with a degree from Cambridge School of Art. With a passion for bringing energy and fun to her artwork, Sarah has enjoyed a versatile career, working both in-house and as a freelancer. Her impressive client list includes iconic brands like Harrods, Coca Cola, The Ivy, M&S and Trader Joe’s, as well as publishing giants such as Walker Books, Flow, Bloomsbury, and Simon & Schuster. She has even lent her creativity to beloved cultural icons like The Beatles and Moomin, making her illustrations vibrant, engaging, and widely celebrated.

A sweet balance between levity and community-focused sentimentality celebrates friendship, family, and the holiday season. — KirkusA seasonally appropriate setting, relatable adolescent angst, and a leisurely enemies-to-lovers romance combine in this appealing holiday jaunt. It’s an ideal offering for readers seeking low-stakes escapism. — Publishers Weekly