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Wish Me Love
Charlotte Wells does not date. After surviving a broken engagement, she's taken a leave of absence from the social scene. So when her best friend and coworker, Jack, challenges her to get back in the game, she's not so sure she's ready to play. But ultimately, curiosity gets the best of her, and Charlotte accepts the daunting she will attempt to have fifty first dates in her effort to find "the one." Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that the dating pool mostly holds clown fish as she goes on one lousy outing after another. Without a good man in sight as summer ends, Charlotte cuts her losses and sets her sights on a fun-filled trip to her cousin's destination wedding in Brazil. Brazil is a land of beautiful sights and delicious offerings—including Max, the charming brother of her cousin's new husband. Max has all the makings of a Prince Charming in soccer cleats, and Charlotte's happily ever after seems to be within reach. But love is a funny thing, and soon Charlotte finds herself could it be that her true soul mate has been right in front of her all along?
288 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2017
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Michele Ashman Bell
43 books345 followersI grew up in St. George, Utah, where a lot of my family still lives, but now reside with my husband and family in the Salt Lake City area. My favorite thing to do is support my kids in their many interests. Between basketball, ballet and piano lessons we squeeze a lot into a week, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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September 22, 2017
Have you ever thought you knew exactly how something was going to go, only to be surprised when it doesn't work out that way at all? I thought I knew where the ending was heading, but then I got caught up in all of the surprise twists, especially when they were almost too crazy to be true.
The fun really starts when Charlotte and her best friend and co-worker, Jack, attend a Brazilian party and get these wish bracelets. Three wishes? No problem and Charlotte is shocked when most of them almost immediately start to come true. Jack challenges her to go on 50 first dates, which results in hilarity and unbelievable, laugh-out-loud entertainment.
The story is broken up into three distinct parts. First, we are treated to Jack's and Charlotte's working relationship, as well as the 50 dates. Next, we are taken to Brazil, where Charlotte attends her cousin's wedding and a whole new world is opened up to her and to the reader. I loved the descriptions of this beautiful place. And last of all, we are given when happens when the two former parts merge.
The real emotion comes to play with the easy banter and comradery that Jack and Charlotte have with each other. I loved their friendship and that they have each other's backs. Through all the ups and downs that this story brings, the romantic element shines through and is my favorite part. I wanted a little more of a spark, but I was still happy with how it all turned out. Although
Content: mild romance; moderate religious elements, specific to the LDS religion.
*I received a copy through the publisher, which did not influence my thoughts in any way.*
The fun really starts when Charlotte and her best friend and co-worker, Jack, attend a Brazilian party and get these wish bracelets. Three wishes? No problem and Charlotte is shocked when most of them almost immediately start to come true. Jack challenges her to go on 50 first dates, which results in hilarity and unbelievable, laugh-out-loud entertainment.
The story is broken up into three distinct parts. First, we are treated to Jack's and Charlotte's working relationship, as well as the 50 dates. Next, we are taken to Brazil, where Charlotte attends her cousin's wedding and a whole new world is opened up to her and to the reader. I loved the descriptions of this beautiful place. And last of all, we are given when happens when the two former parts merge.
The real emotion comes to play with the easy banter and comradery that Jack and Charlotte have with each other. I loved their friendship and that they have each other's backs. Through all the ups and downs that this story brings, the romantic element shines through and is my favorite part. I wanted a little more of a spark, but I was still happy with how it all turned out. Although
Content: mild romance; moderate religious elements, specific to the LDS religion.
*I received a copy through the publisher, which did not influence my thoughts in any way.*
September 19, 2017
3.5 rounding up
First of all, I really love this cover. It's so bright and happy. And, like the character in this book, my grandma had lilacs in her yard and I loved them. I planted a lilac bush in my yard and it always reminds me of her.
I loved the characters in this book. I think Charlotte and Jack are fantastic and I would love to have them as my friends! They have so much personality and it's well defined so that I feel like I know them.
The book takes a location change to Brasil and it was fun! It made me want to visit there myself. I loved the bracelet and wishes part of the book too. It made Charlotte's life feel a bit magical.
The story lost some momentum for me in the middle when the more religious elements came into play. I'm a religious girl, but I felt like this just slowed the story down and went on too long. That's just me though. The HEA ending happened VERY fast. Over in an instant. I guess I just wanted more between the couple AS a couple- I waited so long for it. No epilogue. It's okay though. I really did enjoy this book for the most part.
Content: This is an LDS fiction book. There are religious elements in it- more than just casual Christian mentions. Clean.
- I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
First of all, I really love this cover. It's so bright and happy. And, like the character in this book, my grandma had lilacs in her yard and I loved them. I planted a lilac bush in my yard and it always reminds me of her.
I loved the characters in this book. I think Charlotte and Jack are fantastic and I would love to have them as my friends! They have so much personality and it's well defined so that I feel like I know them.
The book takes a location change to Brasil and it was fun! It made me want to visit there myself. I loved the bracelet and wishes part of the book too. It made Charlotte's life feel a bit magical.
The story lost some momentum for me in the middle when the more religious elements came into play. I'm a religious girl, but I felt like this just slowed the story down and went on too long. That's just me though. The HEA ending happened VERY fast. Over in an instant. I guess I just wanted more between the couple AS a couple- I waited so long for it. No epilogue. It's okay though. I really did enjoy this book for the most part.
Content: This is an LDS fiction book. There are religious elements in it- more than just casual Christian mentions. Clean.
- I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 23, 2017
Be careful what you wish for! Wishes may come true and turn into the unexpected.
Charlotte and Jack are best friends and adorable. They are platonic, but you know that they shouldn't be. They are a perfect fit. But their relationship has never headed in that direction.
Charlotte's love life has been a disaster and she is reluctant to jump back into the dating scene. She would rather wallow in misery than put herself out there to have her heart broken. She make three wishes on a bracelet and her life changes. She takes a chance, even traveling to Brazil for a relatives wedding.
The moral of the story is that sometimes the best things are right in front of you. It takes a little searching, and you realize what you have when you look somewhere else.
The characters are cute and people that you wish that you had in your life. I felt as if I could get to know them in real life. I enjoyed reading of Charlotte's dating adventures. The plot deals with two religious people, so religion comes into play in the book. This is a fun, cute novel that helps you escape your own cares and worries for a short time.
Source: I received a complimentary copy to review from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Charlotte and Jack are best friends and adorable. They are platonic, but you know that they shouldn't be. They are a perfect fit. But their relationship has never headed in that direction.
Charlotte's love life has been a disaster and she is reluctant to jump back into the dating scene. She would rather wallow in misery than put herself out there to have her heart broken. She make three wishes on a bracelet and her life changes. She takes a chance, even traveling to Brazil for a relatives wedding.
The moral of the story is that sometimes the best things are right in front of you. It takes a little searching, and you realize what you have when you look somewhere else.
The characters are cute and people that you wish that you had in your life. I felt as if I could get to know them in real life. I enjoyed reading of Charlotte's dating adventures. The plot deals with two religious people, so religion comes into play in the book. This is a fun, cute novel that helps you escape your own cares and worries for a short time.
Source: I received a complimentary copy to review from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
September 20, 2017
I've been to Peru for a wedding (ok my daughter's) and had the same experience as Charlotte had with the people and culture and the people taking you to all the spots to experience the wedding in Brazil! So I got all into that and could see it there in my head really easily with the author's descriptions.
I loved Charlotte's cute home and her family. They are the real definition of a family.
The cover makes more sense now that I read the book. It's definitely Charlotte!!
Where I loved all that happened up to the end; something about the ending that bothered me. I didn't feel the spark that changed their relationship in the moment that they realized it. The scene where they both realize what they already have just missed the mark for me. Don't get me wrong. I could easily see that they were meant for each other as they didn't. I just didn't feel it.
If you like LDS stories, travel, beautiful beaches and weddings on the beach, reading about first dates (those were really funny), realizing your bestfriend is the love of your life than this might be for you.
I loved Charlotte's cute home and her family. They are the real definition of a family.
The cover makes more sense now that I read the book. It's definitely Charlotte!!
My grandmother tell me this all the time. She say Priscilla..." She thought for a moment. "Okay, I think I have it in English. She say, 'Priscilla,
faith is seeing light with your heart when all you see is darkness with your eyes.'
Where I loved all that happened up to the end; something about the ending that bothered me. I didn't feel the spark that changed their relationship in the moment that they realized it. The scene where they both realize what they already have just missed the mark for me. Don't get me wrong. I could easily see that they were meant for each other as they didn't. I just didn't feel it.
If you like LDS stories, travel, beautiful beaches and weddings on the beach, reading about first dates (those were really funny), realizing your bestfriend is the love of your life than this might be for you.
October 2, 2017
Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell is a good choice for those days when you want a sweet, light read full of fluff and fun!
Charlotte and Jack are two best friends – Charlotte is still recovering from a badly-broken engagement while Jack and his fiancee are trying to nail down their own wedding plans. In an effort to detour Charlotte from the lonely path she’s currently on, Jack issues her a challenge: Go on fifty first dates. And let me tell you – those dates? Hilarious. Poor Charlotte. It’s really a wonder she keeps speaking to Jack.
I did wish for a little more emotional depth to the characters. Their dialogue often comes across as very one-dimensional, and the ending feels a bit anti-climactic after all is said and done. It’s very sweet, don’t get me wrong. It made me happy and it reminded me of my relationship with my husband. But I needed something a little more layered, even if this is a light read.
Bottom Line: Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell is cute and sweet. I loved Charlotte’s relationship with her friends and her family, as well as her excitement over her new home. Her dates made for some great laughs, and her friendship with Jack is tender and fun. The LDS terms and circumstances scattered throughout did slow my reading a bit, since they are unfamiliar to me and not really explained. And as I’ve mentioned, I wished it had been more dimensional overall. Still, this is a nice weekend read – light, fun, and romantic!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
Charlotte and Jack are two best friends – Charlotte is still recovering from a badly-broken engagement while Jack and his fiancee are trying to nail down their own wedding plans. In an effort to detour Charlotte from the lonely path she’s currently on, Jack issues her a challenge: Go on fifty first dates. And let me tell you – those dates? Hilarious. Poor Charlotte. It’s really a wonder she keeps speaking to Jack.
I did wish for a little more emotional depth to the characters. Their dialogue often comes across as very one-dimensional, and the ending feels a bit anti-climactic after all is said and done. It’s very sweet, don’t get me wrong. It made me happy and it reminded me of my relationship with my husband. But I needed something a little more layered, even if this is a light read.
Bottom Line: Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell is cute and sweet. I loved Charlotte’s relationship with her friends and her family, as well as her excitement over her new home. Her dates made for some great laughs, and her friendship with Jack is tender and fun. The LDS terms and circumstances scattered throughout did slow my reading a bit, since they are unfamiliar to me and not really explained. And as I’ve mentioned, I wished it had been more dimensional overall. Still, this is a nice weekend read – light, fun, and romantic!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first seen at Reading Is My SuperPower
September 21, 2017
This book was such a fun read. There were times I questioned why Charlotte and Jack didn't figure things out sooner, but I understood the reasons why. Then when Charlotte met Max . . . I was thrilled even though a part of me kept saying, "But he's not Jack." It is a darling story that anyone who loves a good, clean romance will love. I highly recommend it.
September 18, 2017
Oh. My. Goodness! This book was exactly what I was hoping for when I picked it up. It's a light romance that made me fall in love with the main characters and hope for their lives would turn out all right in the end. Plus there's plenty of humor and fun along the way. And isn't this just the most perfect cover ever!
I loved Charlotte. She was such a fun character to be able to see this plot through. I loved that she is a bit naive, while still already having dealt with the breakdown of an engagement. I loved how she took to the whole wishing bracelet thing, it kind of becomes her everything. And I loved that she was willing to take a chance and start going on some first dates.
Those first dates are doozies for sure! I had to laugh at the situations she ends up in. And I had to agree with her, first dates are the worst and no one should have to continuously go on them, even if it is to appease their best friend Jack. Who I have to admit, I loved. I loved the way he was constantly looking out for her. I loved how he always knew what she was thinking or needed. And I loved the way both of them were concerned constantly about the feelings of his fiance, Sylvia.
The plot of this one is so much fun! I loved the Brazilian aspect of this one. That's where the wishing bracelets come from in the beginning. There is a fantastic Brazilian party scene and a good chunk of the book actually takes place there during Charlotte's cousin's wedding. This part really had me hooked. I want to spend some time on the Brazilian beaches wearing their special flip flops, maybe right now!
Run and grab a copy of this one, it's so much fun!
I loved Charlotte. She was such a fun character to be able to see this plot through. I loved that she is a bit naive, while still already having dealt with the breakdown of an engagement. I loved how she took to the whole wishing bracelet thing, it kind of becomes her everything. And I loved that she was willing to take a chance and start going on some first dates.
Those first dates are doozies for sure! I had to laugh at the situations she ends up in. And I had to agree with her, first dates are the worst and no one should have to continuously go on them, even if it is to appease their best friend Jack. Who I have to admit, I loved. I loved the way he was constantly looking out for her. I loved how he always knew what she was thinking or needed. And I loved the way both of them were concerned constantly about the feelings of his fiance, Sylvia.
The plot of this one is so much fun! I loved the Brazilian aspect of this one. That's where the wishing bracelets come from in the beginning. There is a fantastic Brazilian party scene and a good chunk of the book actually takes place there during Charlotte's cousin's wedding. This part really had me hooked. I want to spend some time on the Brazilian beaches wearing their special flip flops, maybe right now!
Run and grab a copy of this one, it's so much fun!
September 29, 2017
A cute, sweet, and funny romance! Review coming soon...
September 17, 2017
I absolutely loved this book! Steady pace, lots of laughs, drama, and clean romance!
Charlotte and her friend Jack are very successful in their marketing jobs but Charlotte isn't so lucky in the dating department. Jack challenges her to go on 50 dates in hopes she will find "The One". Charlotte doesn't like dating after her best friend stole her fiancé years before. She's perfectly happy going to family gatherings, working, and hanging out with Jack and his fiancé Sylvia.
It was so funny reading all of Charlotte's dating disasters! Oh my!
I also liked Charlotte's work friend Priscilla and how she helped her thru her dating disasters. At one of Priscilla's parties she gets a Brazilian "wish" bracelet so she decides to make 3 wishes-about her love life, job and purchasing her own home.
As the story progresses Charlotte decides to have more faith and give dating a chance! I highly recommend this fun romance book!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
Charlotte and her friend Jack are very successful in their marketing jobs but Charlotte isn't so lucky in the dating department. Jack challenges her to go on 50 dates in hopes she will find "The One". Charlotte doesn't like dating after her best friend stole her fiancé years before. She's perfectly happy going to family gatherings, working, and hanging out with Jack and his fiancé Sylvia.
It was so funny reading all of Charlotte's dating disasters! Oh my!
I also liked Charlotte's work friend Priscilla and how she helped her thru her dating disasters. At one of Priscilla's parties she gets a Brazilian "wish" bracelet so she decides to make 3 wishes-about her love life, job and purchasing her own home.
As the story progresses Charlotte decides to have more faith and give dating a chance! I highly recommend this fun romance book!
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.
October 15, 2017
Fun quick read. I liked the characters but I felt it was rushed and their feelings for each other sort of came out of the blue. I would have liked more hints of their feelings especially from Jack. I also feel it could have used an epilogue. I did enjoy reading it.
November 7, 2017
A little predictable, but was an enjoyable journey to go on with the delightful characters of jack and Charlotte.
This is what you hope all your children will fond is their best friend in their partners
This is what you hope all your children will fond is their best friend in their partners
August 5, 2019
Totally predictable but still absolutely adorable💕
March 11, 2020
I loved this well paced, clean romance. My biggest dislike was that it seemed to perpetuate women's need to seem nice instead of say no if they don't want something..
November 4, 2017
Predictable but cute. And unrealistic that that didn't recognize they were in love with each other. But the description of the "first dates" was hilarious.
November 27, 2017
I wanted to like this more than I do. I liked the way the writer handled LDS topics, and the main characters were likeable and sympathetic. But even though I knew how the book was going to end from pretty much the very first page, I still felt that the ending was truncated and a little odd. It felt like watching one of those BBC miniseries (I'm looking at you, P&P) where every excruciating detail is shown for 5 3/4 episodes and then all the sudden the director realizes that they only have 10 minutes to go and skims over the last 3 chapters. I felt cheated, maybe because the main characters were so sympathetic.
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October 15, 2017
This was a cute book. I liked the main character Charlotte and her friend and co-worker Jack. Right from the beginning I loved their friendship and couldn't wait to read the chapters where they were together. As Charlotte was dating other guys I felt bad for her as every guy just turned out to be "Mr. Wrong". Even when she goes to her cousin's wedding in Brazil and starts falling for the grooms brother, something was off.
It was fun to read about Charlotte's vacation to Brazil but it's funny how this wasn't my favorite part of the book. I actually loved the first part as Charlotte found her first home to buy and Jack and her parents were helping her to fix it up.
This book is written with many Latter-Day Saint (LDS) ideas and the main characters talk a lot of things that some not of this religion may not be familiar with. I didn't feel this detracted from the story at all but just know there is talk of religion and God.
I was happy about the ending but I just wish that there had been an epilogue detailing how things had turned out for everyone in the book. I wanted to know how Charlotte and Jack's new business had done, how her cousin's new marriages were doing and how long it took for her and a certain man to get married.
This book is a fun one to read with great romance, terrific descriptions of vacationing in Brazil, and the ups and downs of dating. There are so many things that will bring a smile to your face by reading 'Wish Me Love'.
It was fun to read about Charlotte's vacation to Brazil but it's funny how this wasn't my favorite part of the book. I actually loved the first part as Charlotte found her first home to buy and Jack and her parents were helping her to fix it up.
This book is written with many Latter-Day Saint (LDS) ideas and the main characters talk a lot of things that some not of this religion may not be familiar with. I didn't feel this detracted from the story at all but just know there is talk of religion and God.
I was happy about the ending but I just wish that there had been an epilogue detailing how things had turned out for everyone in the book. I wanted to know how Charlotte and Jack's new business had done, how her cousin's new marriages were doing and how long it took for her and a certain man to get married.
This book is a fun one to read with great romance, terrific descriptions of vacationing in Brazil, and the ups and downs of dating. There are so many things that will bring a smile to your face by reading 'Wish Me Love'.
October 28, 2017
Fun story of moving on and finding true love. I enjoyed it except I felt the ending was rushed.
October 27, 2017
Delightful story of learning who your soul mate is. I loved the collection of horrible dates and experiencing Brazil.
October 26, 2017
Funny!
October 22, 2017
It was a cheesy LDS romance. Predictable, but loved the different blind dates! They were hilarious! Everyone seemed a little too well to do, with no real worries for money, hard to relate to, everyone gets a paradise wedding... I wish. Still cute story.
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October 23, 2017Loved, loved, loved this book!!!! A great read, I loved the characters. It was fun to watch two people fall in love and not know it.
October 16, 2017
Oh my, this was a good book. Michele Ashman Bell took me on a great adventure to the land of Brazil and romance, not to mention some hilarious first dates. Don’t miss out on this adventure. I loved every moment of this book and it deserves your attention. Now if I can find me a Jack or a Max I’d be happy.
September 12, 2017
Did you ever have a blind date or a date that was so bad, you can remember it to this day? Have you ever had your heart break in a relationship? I am sure that most of us can respond to one if not both of the questions over the life of our dating relationships while trying to find that happily ever after we all want. In the novel Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell, Charlotte Wells has been dealing with the heartbreak of her ex boyfriend and ex best friend. Seems like when she was looking forward to her happily ever after, the two of them found it first and left her high and dry. Now she has vowed that when love comes her way, whenever that is, she will hope it will be the one she has been waiting for.
Her best friend and co-worker Jack, convinces her to take a huge risk. Defying the odds, he tells her the only way she will ever find the right guy is to go on dates, even if they turn out to be flops. He challenges her to date 50 guys in hopes that the odds of finding Mr. Right will be in her favor. Unfortunately, it also places Charlotte as a volunteer tribute. She isn't sure that this is the right way to filter through the men who want to see if there is a love match there. Meanwhile Jack and Charlotte are offered a chance to start their own advertising company, since despite all their hard work at their current job seems to be taken by the owner of the company rather than giving credit where credit is due.
Charlotte begins the task by telling everyone she knows to set her up and provide phone numbers to guys that might be interested in dating her. The author used ideas garnered from those she asked to share their horror stories of dating as the inspiration for this novel and you can only imagine how some of those might go. Jack is trying to find a way to spend time with his financè Sylvia, who is currently swamped at her job and can hardly find time to make plans for her own wedding. Charlotte also decides to accept the challenge to fly to Brazil to her cousin's wedding as a way of getting a fresh perspective on her future, while also renovating her first fixer upper and soon to be home of her own.
I received Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell compliments of Covenant Communications. First off, some insight into this novel. This is a Later Day Saints novel meaning the characters in this story are Mormons and thus their religious practices are prevalent in this novel. If you can set that aside if you're not a Mormon believer, like I did, than this is such an exceptional novel. The premise is amazing and you can only imagine the types of dates Charlotte will find herself on. I would easily give this novel a 4 out of 5 stars in my opinion, religious aspects aside of course. I love the friendship that Jack and Charlotte share because it reminds me of the same friendship I shared with my husband, even working together like Jack and Charlotte did as well.
Her best friend and co-worker Jack, convinces her to take a huge risk. Defying the odds, he tells her the only way she will ever find the right guy is to go on dates, even if they turn out to be flops. He challenges her to date 50 guys in hopes that the odds of finding Mr. Right will be in her favor. Unfortunately, it also places Charlotte as a volunteer tribute. She isn't sure that this is the right way to filter through the men who want to see if there is a love match there. Meanwhile Jack and Charlotte are offered a chance to start their own advertising company, since despite all their hard work at their current job seems to be taken by the owner of the company rather than giving credit where credit is due.
Charlotte begins the task by telling everyone she knows to set her up and provide phone numbers to guys that might be interested in dating her. The author used ideas garnered from those she asked to share their horror stories of dating as the inspiration for this novel and you can only imagine how some of those might go. Jack is trying to find a way to spend time with his financè Sylvia, who is currently swamped at her job and can hardly find time to make plans for her own wedding. Charlotte also decides to accept the challenge to fly to Brazil to her cousin's wedding as a way of getting a fresh perspective on her future, while also renovating her first fixer upper and soon to be home of her own.
I received Wish Me Love by Michele Ashman Bell compliments of Covenant Communications. First off, some insight into this novel. This is a Later Day Saints novel meaning the characters in this story are Mormons and thus their religious practices are prevalent in this novel. If you can set that aside if you're not a Mormon believer, like I did, than this is such an exceptional novel. The premise is amazing and you can only imagine the types of dates Charlotte will find herself on. I would easily give this novel a 4 out of 5 stars in my opinion, religious aspects aside of course. I love the friendship that Jack and Charlotte share because it reminds me of the same friendship I shared with my husband, even working together like Jack and Charlotte did as well.
October 17, 2017
Sweet, funny contemporary romance.
December 5, 2017
08/14/2017 -- Won this book from the publisher on Facebook.
09/21/2017 -- Received this book in the mail today.
12/05/2017 -- This is a very idea, but the premise on the back of the book of 50 first dates (which is what drew me to the book initially) actually has very little to do with the main story line. Instead, it veers off into two different directions from that, so I felt like the cover blurb was misleading. That said, I enjoyed the writing, the characters, the transition to Brazil, and the few first dates that Charlotte did go on. I laughed and enjoyed the humorous situations that Charlotte found herself in. The content is very LDS-focused, so some readers without an LDS Church background may struggle with understanding and following some of those and the baptism part of the story (this isn't a negative to the book, just a comment so that non-LDS readers can be aware if any read my review). I really did enjoy the story and the characters and the resolution at the end. A great clean and fun, entertaining read.
09/21/2017 -- Received this book in the mail today.
12/05/2017 -- This is a very idea, but the premise on the back of the book of 50 first dates (which is what drew me to the book initially) actually has very little to do with the main story line. Instead, it veers off into two different directions from that, so I felt like the cover blurb was misleading. That said, I enjoyed the writing, the characters, the transition to Brazil, and the few first dates that Charlotte did go on. I laughed and enjoyed the humorous situations that Charlotte found herself in. The content is very LDS-focused, so some readers without an LDS Church background may struggle with understanding and following some of those and the baptism part of the story (this isn't a negative to the book, just a comment so that non-LDS readers can be aware if any read my review). I really did enjoy the story and the characters and the resolution at the end. A great clean and fun, entertaining read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2017
Michele Ashman Bell never disappoints! I always enjoy her light-hearted stories of love and adventure. This one was about a young woman named Charlotte who has just ended her engagement, making her bitter against dating. Meanwhile, her co-worker Jack is engaged but his fiancé keeps putting off wedding planning, making Charlotte worry for her friend. She receives a wish bracelet with three wishes (knots) on it. When the wish comes true, the knot is undone. Soon, Charlotte's cousin Monica plans a destination wedding, giving Charlotte a much-needed vacation away from the dating scene. She falls in love there, making it seem as though everything is falling into place and her wishes are being granted after all. But little does she know what's waiting back at home and how sometimes making wishes can actually help her have the confidence and faith to move forward with her life.
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September 21, 2017
I really liked this book. The main character's experiences on a trip to Brazil had great detail. I liked that although she was looking for love, it ended up she had love with her best friend who was engaged at the beginning to someone else. I like the way this author writes and keeps your interest throughout the story.
September 6, 2017
I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this and I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!! Thank you so much Michele for writing this book, i now would like to go to North America and try all the food there.
September 13, 2017
This was a fun read! It made me want to visit Brazil.
July 12, 2019
Love the cover and the fun description. This was an easy read that I finished in a day. I loved Charlotte and Jack and how well of a team they make. The wishing bracelet was a cute idea but weren't the wishes supposed to come true once it fell off? Her first two happened within days of getting the bracelet. Whereas Jack's was ripped off way earlier and I expected his story to go down south really fast after that.
When they were in Brazil, it was fun and different but I felt like it was too much time focusing on it there especially when it didn't really do much for the overall story. I kept skimming pages ahead to see if there were any text messages from Jack.
I was happy overall but it ended way too quickly and there should've been an epilogue at least! This was my first book by Bell, I would read more of her books. This is an LDS fiction and LDS elements were a part of it. All of the 'saying a quick prayer' while LDS could've been fine without it.
When they were in Brazil, it was fun and different but I felt like it was too much time focusing on it there especially when it didn't really do much for the overall story. I kept skimming pages ahead to see if there were any text messages from Jack.
I was happy overall but it ended way too quickly and there should've been an epilogue at least! This was my first book by Bell, I would read more of her books. This is an LDS fiction and LDS elements were a part of it. All of the 'saying a quick prayer' while LDS could've been fine without it.
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