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Last Wish Wedding
To save her son, she'll marry a man who has sworn off love.
After her wealthy in-laws launch a vicious custody battle, widowed nurse Kelsey York is out of options. Her only hope is a marriage of convenience with Preston "Mac" MacCormack—the island's resident grumpy billionaire who is determined to sail away from his own tragic past. The deal is she gets a husband with the power to protect her son, and he fulfills his grandfather's dying wish.
But due to their forced proximity in a small cottage on the coast of Maine, their carefully constructed arrangement begins to crumble. The lines blur between protector and partner, between a fake marriage and a real found family. Mac finds himself captivated by the fierce single mom and her bright, curious son, the two people who threaten his vow of solitude.
Just as they begin to imagine a future together, a shocking act of violence reveals the true depths of their enemy's obsession. And when a grim discovery is unearthed on the grounds of the island's historic mansion, they realize the secrets of Widow's Point are far deadlier than they ever imagined.
This page-turning romantic suspense is perfect for readers who love a protector hero, a resilient heroine, and a story where a temporary arrangement leads to a love that could last forever.
After her wealthy in-laws launch a vicious custody battle, widowed nurse Kelsey York is out of options. Her only hope is a marriage of convenience with Preston "Mac" MacCormack—the island's resident grumpy billionaire who is determined to sail away from his own tragic past. The deal is she gets a husband with the power to protect her son, and he fulfills his grandfather's dying wish.
But due to their forced proximity in a small cottage on the coast of Maine, their carefully constructed arrangement begins to crumble. The lines blur between protector and partner, between a fake marriage and a real found family. Mac finds himself captivated by the fierce single mom and her bright, curious son, the two people who threaten his vow of solitude.
Just as they begin to imagine a future together, a shocking act of violence reveals the true depths of their enemy's obsession. And when a grim discovery is unearthed on the grounds of the island's historic mansion, they realize the secrets of Widow's Point are far deadlier than they ever imagined.
This page-turning romantic suspense is perfect for readers who love a protector hero, a resilient heroine, and a story where a temporary arrangement leads to a love that could last forever.
- GenresRomance
379 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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November 28, 2025
Enjoyable read!
I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
October 16, 2025
great read
Loved it! A single mom fighting rich in-laws an rescued by a man who needs to be rescued. A grandfather full of wisdom as he reaches the end of his life.
Loved it! A single mom fighting rich in-laws an rescued by a man who needs to be rescued. A grandfather full of wisdom as he reaches the end of his life.
July 8, 2026
4.5 stars
A beautifully written story with just the right amount of romance and angst. Then add in the complications of family love and jealousy-driven machinations, and you have the makings of a great start to this trilogy. Although this first book can be read as a standalone, I find myself wanting more and intrigued to see what’s next on Widow’s Point Island as is hinted at by the baby cliffhanger.
This reader will be continuing with book 2.
A beautifully written story with just the right amount of romance and angst. Then add in the complications of family love and jealousy-driven machinations, and you have the makings of a great start to this trilogy. Although this first book can be read as a standalone, I find myself wanting more and intrigued to see what’s next on Widow’s Point Island as is hinted at by the baby cliffhanger.
This reader will be continuing with book 2.
July 24, 2026
Really Good
This is one of those books that is very difficult to put down. It is well written and comes with beautiful, colorful photos of Maine, where it takes place. Their is an array of emotions invoked by this story; love, anger, grief, separation, and fear of loss. I highly recommend.
This is one of those books that is very difficult to put down. It is well written and comes with beautiful, colorful photos of Maine, where it takes place. Their is an array of emotions invoked by this story; love, anger, grief, separation, and fear of loss. I highly recommend.
May 28, 2026
This book dealt with last wishes in such a positive and meaningful way it was profound. There was of course some mystery and a love story but the most important impact was Truman! Def great read!
June 16, 2026
Great read. Nice story
June 12, 2026
FYI Good story but way more bad language in book than I prefer (F bomb at least once and numerous other ones including JC etc).
July 20, 2026
wonderful
Loved it. Often brought a lump to my throat. Great writing style, beautiful pictures see a bonus. Need to read more by Jeulia Hessel
Loved it. Often brought a lump to my throat. Great writing style, beautiful pictures see a bonus. Need to read more by Jeulia Hessel
March 18, 2026
Wonderful love story, wonderful setting.
Beautiful start to an amazing series! This is my first book for this author, I love her heart felt stories.
Beautiful start to an amazing series! This is my first book for this author, I love her heart felt stories.
July 15, 2026
This was a different book for me. While it had some romance it was clean. I cried towards the end but ended with a mystery of a different type. I will continue the series at least 1 more book.
March 13, 2026
Captivating
I like I could escape into a world of others. Characters that are smart, down to earth and felt real. The nurse practioner was knowledgeable, and reminded me of my experiences. The book vowed seamlessly and glad there is a trilogy.
I like I could escape into a world of others. Characters that are smart, down to earth and felt real. The nurse practioner was knowledgeable, and reminded me of my experiences. The book vowed seamlessly and glad there is a trilogy.
February 20, 2026
Like a boat rocking in the waves
This book pulls you in little by little. The beginning was a little hard to get into but after a couple chapter, I was hooked. Kelcie and Mac's story was very sweet and Truman...I want a grandpa like that! Mac had a lot of grief to get over which was a main subplot but HEA and my heart swoons. I read the next book in the series so im looking forward to the 3rd book.
This book pulls you in little by little. The beginning was a little hard to get into but after a couple chapter, I was hooked. Kelcie and Mac's story was very sweet and Truman...I want a grandpa like that! Mac had a lot of grief to get over which was a main subplot but HEA and my heart swoons. I read the next book in the series so im looking forward to the 3rd book.
July 11, 2026
There are so many things wrong about this book, but at 61% I stopped because authors and editors need to know how to spell discreet correctly. You’ve got to know it’s a homonym and you’ve got to look at how you’re spelling.
Honestly, there were so many things wrong with the story at this point, that that was just the straw. Something that really bothered me was the FMC and her sister were sharing a bottle of wine and they each had two glasses and there was another glass left in the bottle and the MMC comes in and makes some sort of snide comment about them drinking. It was so condescending. He already overstepped his bounds by checking in to her personal business and when she lost her mind about it - and rightfully so - he went ahead and did it again. All of this aside, if the two of them had had any chemistry or either one of them had been the slightest bit interesting I might have wanted to read more. I might have overlooked the myriad HIPAA violations that this nurse practitioner made, but there was no chemistry, no interest and totally boring.
A nurse practitioner makes a lot of money and an employed guy who dies in a car accident likely has insurance. This whole no money thing totally bugged me and I just cannot imagine an 80 something-year-old grandmother winning custody over a nurse practitioner no matter how much money she has.
Honestly, there were so many things wrong with the story at this point, that that was just the straw. Something that really bothered me was the FMC and her sister were sharing a bottle of wine and they each had two glasses and there was another glass left in the bottle and the MMC comes in and makes some sort of snide comment about them drinking. It was so condescending. He already overstepped his bounds by checking in to her personal business and when she lost her mind about it - and rightfully so - he went ahead and did it again. All of this aside, if the two of them had had any chemistry or either one of them had been the slightest bit interesting I might have wanted to read more. I might have overlooked the myriad HIPAA violations that this nurse practitioner made, but there was no chemistry, no interest and totally boring.
A nurse practitioner makes a lot of money and an employed guy who dies in a car accident likely has insurance. This whole no money thing totally bugged me and I just cannot imagine an 80 something-year-old grandmother winning custody over a nurse practitioner no matter how much money she has.
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July 20, 2025Dear Reader,
Last Wish Wedding is almost here, and I can't wait for you to visit Widow's Point Island—a place where secrets linger, hearts heal, and love defies the odds.
This story is filled with small-town charm, breathtaking coastal beauty, and emotional twists that will keep you turning the pages. Whether you’re a fan of protective heroes, resilient heroines, or romances that feel like coming home, this book has something special for you.
Get ready to escape to the island and experience a love story that will stay with you long after the last page. 💕
Jeulia Hesse
Last Wish Wedding is almost here, and I can't wait for you to visit Widow's Point Island—a place where secrets linger, hearts heal, and love defies the odds.
This story is filled with small-town charm, breathtaking coastal beauty, and emotional twists that will keep you turning the pages. Whether you’re a fan of protective heroes, resilient heroines, or romances that feel like coming home, this book has something special for you.
Get ready to escape to the island and experience a love story that will stay with you long after the last page. 💕
Jeulia Hesse
October 1, 2025
Widowed Nurse Kelsey’s life is being destroyed by her in-laws. Only one option left to her. Will it actually work. A beautifully written love story with suspense to make this a book you can’t put down.
October 6, 2025
This not a book normally I read, two people who are slowly finding each other and and falling in love. in-laws trying to take her son. I like books based in maine.But I will let you find out for yourself how out it turns out. But I do recommend reading.
March 23, 2026
A sweet HEA love story but somehow it didn’t pull me in as much as I hoped. All quite predictable really. And why do so many stories depend on people having oodles of wealth to solve problems?
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