I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Aside from a combined seven-year stint in northern New York State, New Jersey, Toronto and Vancouver, have lived her my entire life.

Truthfully, I wouldn’t live anywhere else, as I’m in love with my hometown. That’s why when I started writing “Money or Love,” I knew I had to make Buffalo the setting of the book.

Whether you live here, were born here and moved away, or have visited for a Bills game on on your way to Niagara Falls, Buffalo is a gem of a city in so many ways.

As a sneak peek, below is a list of the 35 places, businesses, publications, institutions, organizations, and foods that play a part in this story celebrating family, friends, food, community, The Queen City and finding love at any age. (Most every one is a clickable link to their FB page, so check them out and give ‘em a like!)

To preorder your copy of "Money or Love," or tickets to the October 14th book launch go to: christinaabt.com

1. Bocce Club Pizza

2. Buffalo Bills

3. Buffalo Irish Center

4. The Buffalo News

5. Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS, Inc.

6. Buffalo Sabres

7. Buffalo Business First

8. Children's Hospital

9. Community Beer Works

10. The Courier Express Newspaper

11. Five Points Bakery