Wish You Had Told Me: A Juicy Tale of Sun, Sand, Sisterhood, and Unexpected Romance in Mexico

by Zina Patel

Ava Richards, on the brink of hitting the big 4-0, awakens to a mind-blowing life is slipping through her fingers like an Insta story on fast forward. Having sacrificed everything for her ambition, the hugely successful media mogul yearns for the good old days with her squad of fabulous gal pals. But when she reaches out to reconnect with her former besties, she’s met with chilly indifference.

Refusing to admit defeat, Ava cleverly orchestrates a reunion birthday trip to the sun-kissed shores of Mexico, roping everyone into the last minute vacay. It becomes an epic adventure, brimming with laughter, tears and unforgettable moments. But after she’s hit with some difficult truths, she discovers it is high time for some soul she must confront those lingering hurts and heal old wounds if she ever hopes to make this squad a real sisterhood.

As the friends’ reunion unfolds, Ava unexpectedly crosses paths with a captivating stranger, igniting a spark within her heart. Caught between her past and the present, she must navigate a tangled web of emotions as she wonders if her friendships can survive the harsh light of truth, and if she is at last ready to take a second chance on love.

Wish You Had Told Me is a heartwarming tale of women’s fiction. Imagine the sun-kissed charm of Elin Hildebrand’s “The Five Star Weekend” blending seamlessly with the unbridled fun of the “Girls’ Trip” movie. You’ll be cheering for Ava’s triumphs and swooning over unexpected romance as she navigates the rollercoaster of true friendship and self-discovery. If you’re up for a ride filled with relatable heroines, personal growth and romantic surprises, you will adore this juicy and fun beach read.

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 17, 2024

Reviews

[Maria Paula Castellanos Monroy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A satisfying scape!

Calling all fans of heartwarming women's fiction. Wish You Had Told Me by Zina Patel is the perfect beach read for you. Imagine the heartwarming friendships of Elin Hilderbrand's “The Five Star Weekend” mixed with the hilarious fun of the movie “Girls' Trip”.
This book tells is a story about the power of female friendship, second chances and learning to live life to the fullest. You'll cheer Ava on as she navigates her relationships and rediscovers herself. With relatable characters, personal growth, and a touch of romance, this book promises a fun and satisfying escape.

Get your copy today and join Ava on her journey. A totally recommended book! You will love it.

[Gianfranco · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real adventure!

This book is the perfect selection for people like me who are in their 30's, because it is the moment when we enter a new stage and the longing for youth begins.
Ava is a successful and charismatic woman who like many at a certain point realizes that life has gone in the blink of an eye, that's why she organizes this trip to Mexico to get closer to that past where fun and closeness with her friends was a high priority.
You will find yourself involved as a reader in a lot of fun scenarios, deep conversations, friendship challenges and an unexpected but exciting romance that gives the whole story a twist.
Definitely a perfect summer book.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book

This is definitely a fun book, fun to read, fun vacation and reuniting with long lost friends storyline, and fun characters. The vibe was a little hyper for me, but that's just me. There were some careless mistakes too that I'm overly critical of and probably don't bother anyone else, like mentioning the "compose" button in an email, rather than the "reply" button. If you're looking for a fun book with a carefree vibe about good friends and the ups and downs of long term friendships, then this is a good book for you. Summer is here and this is a perfect summer reading book, easy and fun and engaging. The drama and love stories add to the fun, and the author includes references to the main character's faith and religion if that appeals to you.

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love these kinds of books. It has a story that is quite close to reality, a successful woman who one day discovers that life is much more than having a flawless professional career. It is a book full of adventure, laughter, reality and a very important reflection, that life should be lived to the fullest every day, that the years go by and one is left with only the experiences and happy moments. A story of love, friendships and very strong women with whom you will feel completely identified. I highly recommend it as it is a very entertaining read but also deep. I highlight the narrative of this author and her ability to create very well developed characters with a lot of personality.

[Anna Osborn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly? Zero stars. This is probably the worst book I have ever read. It has clearly not been edited - so beware of that. Character development is all over the place, unreliable, and I felt like much of the writing was AI or ChatGPT. A 39 year old LA “media mogul” would not swear by a Mary Kay skin care regimen and check Instagram on her laptop. It just gets worse from there. The overall story concept may have promise, but this is at best a rough first draft. More plot holes than actual plot. Don’t waste your time.

[Susan Blumenthal · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t know how I ended up reading this book. Even worse I bought it. Poorly written, weak and confusing story line, full of stereotypes about black women. Nothing redeeming and I hate that I wasted my time reading this book.

[mara · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice read

This book held my attention and was a quick read for a lazy afternoon! I definitely am going to have my sister take a look at this book so we can talk about!!

[Rachelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

this was an accidental purchase and while i read it in less than 24 hours it gave low budget elin wannabe

[Black Girls Lit! Podcast · Rating 2 out of 5]

While the story was intriguing and well written… the story mad all the hosts mad. Worth the read though