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Love at First Wish
Being forced into marriage is something Jaelynn Howell can do without. Her father is big on traditions, but the free-spirited woman wants to live her life to her standards. What feels like a blessing quickly becomes a setup, threatening everything Jaelynn holds dear to her heart.
Axton Kirk has known struggle all his life. Now that Axton has become acquainted with riches, he will do whatever it takes to never return to life on the streets. A chance encounter lands in his lap, and the promise of fortune is too much to give up.
Jaelynn is determined to live how she wants, while Axton actively searches for his next come-up. The two stumble across each other, and their wants and desires quickly take a backseat to the promises of love. Can Axton and Jaelynn remain true to their goals and trust that love conquers all?
Love at First Wish is a loose retelling based on Aladdin.
Axton Kirk has known struggle all his life. Now that Axton has become acquainted with riches, he will do whatever it takes to never return to life on the streets. A chance encounter lands in his lap, and the promise of fortune is too much to give up.
Jaelynn is determined to live how she wants, while Axton actively searches for his next come-up. The two stumble across each other, and their wants and desires quickly take a backseat to the promises of love. Can Axton and Jaelynn remain true to their goals and trust that love conquers all?
Love at First Wish is a loose retelling based on Aladdin.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2024
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February 24, 2024
This was a very interesting take on the Aladdin story. It has a little bit of sex scenes but overall it discusses how ‘Jamar’ tries to dethrone the Sultan. I like that the author was able to make this well known story fit the modern day lives of people. I wish that it had more depth into the conflict between Jaelynn and Axton. It seems like she forgiven him too quickly and wasn’t much of a struggle/conflict. First time reading from this author.
January 24, 2024
Love at first wish
This author did a great job on this retelling of Aladdin. The story was well written and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Axton and Lynn had great chemistry and I’m glad things worked out the way it did. I would recommend this book.
This author did a great job on this retelling of Aladdin. The story was well written and kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Axton and Lynn had great chemistry and I’m glad things worked out the way it did. I would recommend this book.
January 14, 2024
Love at first wish
I enjoyed this retelling of Aladdin and thought it was well written. Axton and Jaelynn were cute together and I loved their easy chemistry both in and out of the bedroom. I wish I was able to get more into their future but this book ended with a happy for now that I was pleased with.
I enjoyed this retelling of Aladdin and thought it was well written. Axton and Jaelynn were cute together and I loved their easy chemistry both in and out of the bedroom. I wish I was able to get more into their future but this book ended with a happy for now that I was pleased with.
March 9, 2024
Secrets
Secrets sure add to a story in a good and frustrating way. The air of mystery and intrigue kept me guessing. Who was good? I was even questioning the glam squad.
Secrets sure add to a story in a good and frustrating way. The air of mystery and intrigue kept me guessing. Who was good? I was even questioning the glam squad.
March 18, 2025
A whole new world
I love the retailing of Aladdin. This story was very good. I loved each character, how it all came together, and the ending. Beautiful
I love the retailing of Aladdin. This story was very good. I loved each character, how it all came together, and the ending. Beautiful
July 10, 2024
The storyline started off promising but then fell flat. I didn’t feel the feelings between Axton and Jaelynn, and I’m still confused about what Javan’s plan was.
Also, Jaelynn mentioned arranged marriages being a thing in her family but nothing came of that. I thought maybe Niles was going to pressure Jaelynn into marrying Javan or somebody else but nope. It was just a throwaway line.
Annnddd the scenes with the threesome and Javan confronting Emma were unnecessary. Nothing really happened during them, and we could’ve used those pages/word count somewhere else in the book to flush out the details of Javan’s plan [because, again, I still don’t understand why he was pressed or what his actual plan was].
Axton and Jaelynn had a lot of sexual chemistry and they later tried to convince me that some feelings were involved but I didn’t really buy it. It felt more like they were just intrigued by one another since the sex was good between them. We don’t really get scenes of them dating. (There’s a scene where they hang out at Jaelynn’s house and they go on a trip later but that’s about it.)
I did like that Jaelynn had a friend though. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Aladdin, but as I think back on it, I don’t remember Jasmine having friends. If I’m remembering correctly, that was a nice addition. I also liked how the book ended. Instead of the usual HEA, we get Axton and Jaelynn talking things out and getting together. After all of the events that took place, this ending made the most sense to me.
Also, Jaelynn mentioned arranged marriages being a thing in her family but nothing came of that. I thought maybe Niles was going to pressure Jaelynn into marrying Javan or somebody else but nope. It was just a throwaway line.
Annnddd the scenes with the threesome and Javan confronting Emma were unnecessary. Nothing really happened during them, and we could’ve used those pages/word count somewhere else in the book to flush out the details of Javan’s plan [because, again, I still don’t understand why he was pressed or what his actual plan was].
Axton and Jaelynn had a lot of sexual chemistry and they later tried to convince me that some feelings were involved but I didn’t really buy it. It felt more like they were just intrigued by one another since the sex was good between them. We don’t really get scenes of them dating. (There’s a scene where they hang out at Jaelynn’s house and they go on a trip later but that’s about it.)
I did like that Jaelynn had a friend though. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Aladdin, but as I think back on it, I don’t remember Jasmine having friends. If I’m remembering correctly, that was a nice addition. I also liked how the book ended. Instead of the usual HEA, we get Axton and Jaelynn talking things out and getting together. After all of the events that took place, this ending made the most sense to me.
March 21, 2024
📗This was soooooo good! It gave me Empire meets White Collar tv series vibes! Jalynn was wild lol but I loved her sass, freeness and the way she was able to express herself. Axton: Now this man was so smart! He definitely gave me Aladdin vibes with a technological twist!
📚What if you were the daughter of the biggest music mogul that wanted to marry you off to an older man that he paraded you around to, would you stand up for yourself and your heart, is your heart and life not on the line, what if you infiltrated major corporate typhoons skimming money off the books, would you get away uncaught, will you catch the attention of an old friend on the dark web, would you lose the mystery girl that you keep having risqué encounters with? If you want to know the answers to these questions make your way over to KU and download this short read!
Pages: 119
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Platform: KU
📚What if you were the daughter of the biggest music mogul that wanted to marry you off to an older man that he paraded you around to, would you stand up for yourself and your heart, is your heart and life not on the line, what if you infiltrated major corporate typhoons skimming money off the books, would you get away uncaught, will you catch the attention of an old friend on the dark web, would you lose the mystery girl that you keep having risqué encounters with? If you want to know the answers to these questions make your way over to KU and download this short read!
Pages: 119
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Platform: KU
November 9, 2024
Yes!
This was my first book I ready by Erika B and my first retelling of Aladdin.
Axton is not the down on his luck character we expect. He has money but does live his life looking over his shoulder. Jaelynn loves her dad but he wants to arrange a marriage for his daughter. Javan wants to get rid of Jaelynn’s father but wants to use Axton to do it.
There are soooooo many twists and turns in this story, it was such a great read I didn’t want the story to end!
This was my first book I ready by Erika B and my first retelling of Aladdin.
Axton is not the down on his luck character we expect. He has money but does live his life looking over his shoulder. Jaelynn loves her dad but he wants to arrange a marriage for his daughter. Javan wants to get rid of Jaelynn’s father but wants to use Axton to do it.
There are soooooo many twists and turns in this story, it was such a great read I didn’t want the story to end!
May 22, 2025
Great Retelling!!!
Love at first wish is an excellent retelling of the fairytale Aladdin. Erika did an outstanding job retelling Aladdin from her perspective. It’s an urban romance with lots of interesting characters and of course some drama.
Axton and Jaelynn’s chemistry was simply amazing, which made you want them to get their HEA in the end. I will definitely be rereading their love story again and recommend this book to everyone that loves urban romance books.
Love at first wish is an excellent retelling of the fairytale Aladdin. Erika did an outstanding job retelling Aladdin from her perspective. It’s an urban romance with lots of interesting characters and of course some drama.
Axton and Jaelynn’s chemistry was simply amazing, which made you want them to get their HEA in the end. I will definitely be rereading their love story again and recommend this book to everyone that loves urban romance books.
February 16, 2024
Jaelynn and Axton
This was another be BLP story. Yes! It did remind me of one of my fa fairy tales.that threesome was a bit to much for me. The rest of the book was on point with sexy romance.
This was another be BLP story. Yes! It did remind me of one of my fa fairy tales.that threesome was a bit to much for me. The rest of the book was on point with sexy romance.
January 18, 2024
Interesting retelling of Aladdin.
May 30, 2024
Great Read
This book was good from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author I
This book was good from the beginning to the end I’m looking forward to reading more from this author I
October 9, 2025
Good short read.
I really enjoyed this remake. New to me Author. I will be checking out more of your work. Love B. Love for getting these Authors to write these short stories.
I really enjoyed this remake. New to me Author. I will be checking out more of your work. Love B. Love for getting these Authors to write these short stories.
May 12, 2025
retelling of Aladdin
I enjoyed this retelling of Aladdin.
❤️ retellings- Aladdin
❤️ Menage- a few scenes but she doesn’t end up with both.
I enjoyed this retelling of Aladdin.
❤️ retellings- Aladdin
❤️ Menage- a few scenes but she doesn’t end up with both.
May 21, 2025
Jaelynn is a Princess Jasmine that I didn't know I wanted! I love Jaelynn's free spirit,
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