Most Wonderful

A charming queer holiday romance about three adult siblings, each at a personal and romantic crossroads, who reunite with their larger-than-life mother at her Catskills manor for an unforgettable Christmas.

NEW

HOLIDAY

ROMCOM!

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 co-worker girlfriend in front of their 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 country, 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 rom-com celebrates love, family, and the wild creative life―perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Casey McQuiston.

Select Press & Praise

  • “[A] festive, sexy rom-com: three queer love stories, one famous (and absurd) matriarch, big feelings, depth, and real humor. It feels cozy, like the literary equivalent of a great new sweater — except it’s hot, not just warm."

    Bustle, Best New Books of Fall 2024

  • “Clark braids together three queer romances all full of character and heart…a solid, feel-good romp that may be just the escapist treat readers need to get through the season.”

    Publisher’s Weekly

  • "Very funny and sexy. For the friend who wishes Hallmark Christmas movies were more queer and sexy."

    The Cut

  • “[A]ll the elements that a festive heart-warmer should have: siblings returning home for the holidays, an over-the-top matriarch, and, of course, surprising romantic connections. Georgia Clark has written the funny queer holiday rom-com she says she’s always wanted to read. Us too."

    Self, 12 Books That’ll Get You in That Cozy Fall Mood

  • "I loved returning to her wonderful world of bonkers families you can’t help but love…it’s an extremely fun read woven through with some serious topics…and I just enjoy Clark’s style so much. If you’re a Schitt’s Creek fan, she’s definitely an author to check out.”

    Smart Bitches, Trashy Books

  • “If you’re fan of Love Actually, check out Most Wonderful…Romance, overlapping stories, family dynamics all set around the holiday season? A charming and great addition to your holiday reading season.”

    Book Club Chat

  • “A beautifully wrapped gift of a novel that, like the best holiday memories, will leave readers with a warm glow long after the last page. Georgia Clark has delivered a festive feast of love, laughter, and the true meaning of family, proving that sometimes the most wonderful gifts are the ones we give ourselves…”

    The Bookish Elf

  • "A quirky queer holiday romp. Clark’s writing style is whimsical, delightful, and oh-so-easy to read. Like a cup of warm cocoa on a day when it’s just too cold (or too scary) to go outside."

    Kate Couric Media

Celebrating Most Wonderful

  • “Perfectly capturing the glimmering magic of love at the holidays, Georgia Clark’s newest lives up to its title. Brimming with hopeful, big-hearted romance, expansive, overlapping love stories, and a cast of lovable, dimensional characters, Most Wonderful is itself the most wonderful.”

    —Christina Lauren, NYT-bestselling authors of The Paradise Problem

  • "With her trademark wit, a sprawling cast of quirky characters, and a lot of heart, Georgia Clark crafts a delightfully original holiday romance that feels like the most wonderful time of the year."

    Alison Cochrun, author of Here We Go Again.

  • "Delightfully steamy and cozy... A witty, heartwarming book full of holiday romance magic."

    Kate Spencer, author of One Last Summer

  • "A festive bundle of big emotions, steamy tension, and flawless comedy."

    - Hannah Orenstein, author of Meant to be Mine

  • "I adored every second of my stay at the Belvedere Inn with the three Belvedere siblings and their bawdy matriarch. Clark’s writing sparkles and is peppered with pitch perfect pop culture references. A quirky, queer, and fantastically festive addition to the Christmas canon."

    Becca Freeman, author of The Christmas Orphans Club and co-host of Bad on Paper podcast

  • "Delightful, multi-dimensional characters you can't help but root for....brimming with off-kilter holiday cheer."

    Kate Goldbeck, author of You, Again

Book Club Kit

Enhance your bookish gathering with the official Most Wonderful Book Club Kit. In addition to thought-provoking questions that’ll get the conversation flowing, you’ll find suggestions of themed Christmas movie double-headers, a festive playlist, guide to throwing a Belvedere bash, recipes from the book (including the Taylor-Paulson dip’s secret ingredient!), and more!

Insta-Lives

Elin Hilderbrand and I dive into what success means to us, how queer stories have evolved, and the growing power of the romance genre.

Adaleta Avdic and I talked about how to hook readers, how to feel satisfied with yourself and your work on the daily, and so much more.

Lyla Sage and I discussed writing queer stories, the power of romance, and how we REALLY feel about writing spicy scenes.

Podcasts

Late Blooming Living A chat about the power of storytelling and its role in building meaningful intergenerational friendships.  

The SSR Podcast Alli Hoff Kosik and I unpack The Princess Bride, the 1973 novel by William Goldman. Adventures, unreasonable beauty standards, and iconic lines abound!