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The Wish List Addiction
Becky Mathews is a listoholic.
She has a list for every eventuality - a daily ‘To Do’ list, an avidly-researched ‘Wish List’ and a dream ‘Bucket List’. She is the most organised person ever!
But in the single-minded pursuit of her goals, and the obsessive reliance on her cherished lists, Becky becomes oblivious to the fact that real happiness - and love - are passing her by.
A sparkle of light appears in Becky's life wrapped in the guise of 'The Little Green Book of Wishes'. She is persuaded by her friends to 'ditch her lists' and sample life without her safety net using the book’s gems of wisdom as a 'dip in/dip out' lucky bag of challenges - first up the Tango!
Will Becky be cured of her Wish List Addiction?
She has a list for every eventuality - a daily ‘To Do’ list, an avidly-researched ‘Wish List’ and a dream ‘Bucket List’. She is the most organised person ever!
But in the single-minded pursuit of her goals, and the obsessive reliance on her cherished lists, Becky becomes oblivious to the fact that real happiness - and love - are passing her by.
A sparkle of light appears in Becky's life wrapped in the guise of 'The Little Green Book of Wishes'. She is persuaded by her friends to 'ditch her lists' and sample life without her safety net using the book’s gems of wisdom as a 'dip in/dip out' lucky bag of challenges - first up the Tango!
Will Becky be cured of her Wish List Addiction?
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2014
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August 16, 2014
Ah… the list maker lives in all of us, shopping lists, Christmas lists, goal lists, and the infamous bucket list and poor Rebecca Matthews has succumbed to it.
Unfortunately her lists don’t work. Her marriage has caved in along with the roof on the cottage she purchased to mend her relationship with her ex and nonexistent father of her son. Her career has followed the same path due to the bankruptcy she’s endured borrowing money to buy her dream home and keep her father in a nursing facility.
Rebecca feels she has failed in so many ways but what hurts her most is what it is doing to her son, Max. Then something magically happens all brought about by The Little Green Book of Wishes (check it out – it does exist!).
Lindsey Paley is an excellent author who draws the reader into the charms and characteristic warmth of the English country side. Her descriptive words infused this booklover’s mind with vivid details. The heart warming story with a brilliant ending to all of Rebecca’s problems is a recommended read. From checking out Ms Paley’s Facebook posts she’s rather handy in the kitchen and the cottage has an apple orchard and of course an apple pie – which you can almost taste.
Unfortunately her lists don’t work. Her marriage has caved in along with the roof on the cottage she purchased to mend her relationship with her ex and nonexistent father of her son. Her career has followed the same path due to the bankruptcy she’s endured borrowing money to buy her dream home and keep her father in a nursing facility.
Rebecca feels she has failed in so many ways but what hurts her most is what it is doing to her son, Max. Then something magically happens all brought about by The Little Green Book of Wishes (check it out – it does exist!).
Lindsey Paley is an excellent author who draws the reader into the charms and characteristic warmth of the English country side. Her descriptive words infused this booklover’s mind with vivid details. The heart warming story with a brilliant ending to all of Rebecca’s problems is a recommended read. From checking out Ms Paley’s Facebook posts she’s rather handy in the kitchen and the cottage has an apple orchard and of course an apple pie – which you can almost taste.
December 31, 2015
I have seen Lindsey Paley around on social media and when I saw her state that The Wish List Addiction was free a few months ago, I couldn't resist, knowing that it would give me a great taste for her writing, pretty much risk free. And I am so glad I did download this, as I loved the story. It is very well written, and held me interest throughout the book, and just shows that dreams can come true. Loved the idea of this "Little Green Book of Wishes" where you dip in and out to try things outside of your comfort zone with varying results. I will definitely be reading more of Lindsey's books in the future.
October 25, 2015
This book was great. A well-crafted story with likeable characters, a great plot and an engaging writing style. I particularly liked the scenes set in Northumberland, which is where I grew up. I liked the setting in the legal profession (something I know nothing about, but which the author clearly does), and the scenes in Dubai, which were very funny. Paley is a very skilled writer and is particularly adept at tying together all the threads of a narrative so you finish the book feeling satisfied. I'd definitely recommend this book to fans of Jill Mansell and Katie Fforde. I look forward to reading Paley's other books.
October 13, 2014
Rebecca Matthews set up unrealistic goals in her life. This story opens as all Rebecca's dreams and hopes come crashing down around her. But life goes on. With the help of her new coworkers, Rebecca begins to enjoy the good things she already has with her sweet young son, Max.
She's an engaging heroine and I could not help but be drawn in by her plight immediately. A well-written, sweet book I truly enjoyed.
She's an engaging heroine and I could not help but be drawn in by her plight immediately. A well-written, sweet book I truly enjoyed.
November 20, 2015
A wonderful romance book. Great characters that you wish were your friends. Loved how it ended.
January 19, 2016
Rebecca Matthews set up unrealistic goals in her life. This story opens as all Rebecca's dreams and hopes come crashing down around her. But life goes on. With the help of her new coworkers, Rebecca begins to enjoy the good things she already has with her sweet young son, Max.
She's an engaging heroine and I could not help but be drawn in by her plight immediately. A well-written, sweet book I truly enjoyed.
She's an engaging heroine and I could not help but be drawn in by her plight immediately. A well-written, sweet book I truly enjoyed.
December 23, 2015
This was really bad but I had to finish it! The language is appalling in the sense that the author has characters speaking in language that just isn't used in everyday conversation. It's cliched and predictable.
October 19, 2014
After the first few chapters of being frustrated with the 'heroine' you know precisely where this story is going. Too predictable for me.
August 29, 2016
Really enjoyed this book I love list so this book was a hit with me.
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