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Capturing Wishes
Children know the power of a holiday wish. Adults forget. Virginia and Nathan make an unlikely pair. She’s spent decades working in her beloved bookstore. He’ll graduate from college in the spring. Both are at a crossroads. After she abandoned her writing dreams, Virginia’s mission in life shifted to helping other authors. But now languishing sales and health struggles could mean the end of Book Journeys. Her husband wants to travel south to escape the bitter cold of Minnesota winters. Maybe it’s time to walk away. Nathan loves books. He should be hunting for a “real” job, but his dreams don’t include cubicles or corporate ladders. He’d rather help Virginia save her store. The vintage Santa suit he unearthed in the basement is a huge hit on social media. Maybe there’s hope. Can Nathan convince Virginia it’s not too late to chase her most elusive dream? It feels impossible, but no one should underestimate the magic of a Christmas wish. Capturing Wishes will take you on a heartfelt exploration of new and old loves, fresh and forgotten dreams, and the inevitable perks of different perspectives. This inspiring holiday novel is a delightful addition to the Celia’s Gifts series by Kimberly Diede. Whether you are new to these Whispering Pines novels or anxious to enjoy more time with this refreshing circle of family and friends, you deserve the gift of this feel-good story.
336 pages, ebook
Published November 6, 2019
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About the author
Kimberly Diede
21 books57 followersKimberly Diede writes contemporary and historical novels that weave together family, friends, hope, and romance. She writes family sagas, suspense, and women’s fiction that you’ll find hard to put down. She truly believes we are never too old for second chances at love and life.
Kimberly has always lived in the Midwest and enjoys spending the short summer months on the lakeshores of Minnesota and North Dakota. Nothing is better than time with family at the cabin. Her love of tradition and all things vintage comes through in her stories.
In a world too often filled with sadness and tragedy, her mission is to offer stories of optimism and hope. If she can keep you reading past your bedtime, she has accomplished what she set out to do. As a life-long reader, she loves to get lost in the pages of a great book and strives to give you the same experience.
Kimberly has always lived in the Midwest and enjoys spending the short summer months on the lakeshores of Minnesota and North Dakota. Nothing is better than time with family at the cabin. Her love of tradition and all things vintage comes through in her stories.
In a world too often filled with sadness and tragedy, her mission is to offer stories of optimism and hope. If she can keep you reading past your bedtime, she has accomplished what she set out to do. As a life-long reader, she loves to get lost in the pages of a great book and strives to give you the same experience.
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February 3, 2020
Great Christmas story
Kimberly Diede has written another good story only this time it focuses on Christmas and Valentine's Day. A good book for anyone to read about the true meaning of Christmas, Valentine's Day and the importance of the love of our family and friends.
Kimberly Diede has written another good story only this time it focuses on Christmas and Valentine's Day. A good book for anyone to read about the true meaning of Christmas, Valentine's Day and the importance of the love of our family and friends.
January 12, 2020
A truly sweet story about a college student who takes a job in a bookstore because of the bonus of an apartment in which to live, but winds up pouring his whole self into making sure the store survives. There's a mystery involving a possible intruder, and a subplot involving an unpublished novel hidden in an old desk. Nathan's relationship with the elderly couple who owns the store is uplifting. A very enjoyable read.
August 20, 2020
Celia's Gifts
I have immensely enjoyed every one of the Celia's Gifts series. It was all well written. Nice to read about a large wonderful family -- about each of the nephew and nieces own family problems and romances. And this last one that I just finished about a young mother who was taken in by Celia was another wonderful story difficult to put down. To all prospective readers reading this review, you won't regret reading any of the Celiac gift series.
I have immensely enjoyed every one of the Celia's Gifts series. It was all well written. Nice to read about a large wonderful family -- about each of the nephew and nieces own family problems and romances. And this last one that I just finished about a young mother who was taken in by Celia was another wonderful story difficult to put down. To all prospective readers reading this review, you won't regret reading any of the Celiac gift series.
December 2, 2020
It's a good little book. The story is sweet , 20 something Nathan helps 60 something Ginny realize her dream of becoming a published author.
I don't think the characters are very deeply written and I read it as a "Christmas" story and it didn't really have enough Christmas for that. But it was worth the read, just not at Christmas, especially in the bleak 2020 holiday season. I will be reading book 1 in the series though.
I don't think the characters are very deeply written and I read it as a "Christmas" story and it didn't really have enough Christmas for that. But it was worth the read, just not at Christmas, especially in the bleak 2020 holiday season. I will be reading book 1 in the series though.
December 8, 2019
Totally enjoyable!
I love reading books that build on others. Each story continues and reflects on the past but you really don’t have to have read the other books. But I recommend you read them in order. All the characters intertwine and are really interesting and fun. I look forward to the next book. I really can’t put them down easily.
I love reading books that build on others. Each story continues and reflects on the past but you really don’t have to have read the other books. But I recommend you read them in order. All the characters intertwine and are really interesting and fun. I look forward to the next book. I really can’t put them down easily.
April 10, 2020
Extended the Holiday!
Picked this up after the Christmas season...it allowed me to relive the season thru the eyes of dreamers. The novel reassured me that it is never too late to reach for your dreams. Sometimes we need a little nudge as Nathan have to Virginia. Well done - it may be an annual read!
Picked this up after the Christmas season...it allowed me to relive the season thru the eyes of dreamers. The novel reassured me that it is never too late to reach for your dreams. Sometimes we need a little nudge as Nathan have to Virginia. Well done - it may be an annual read!
November 6, 2019
Best one yet!
I LOVED this book. The characters are relatable, the story is heartwarming with some mystery, family, romance, all tied together. It’s a fast, easy, feel good read. Perfect holiday book.
I LOVED this book. The characters are relatable, the story is heartwarming with some mystery, family, romance, all tied together. It’s a fast, easy, feel good read. Perfect holiday book.
November 9, 2019
Holiday cheer and a little mystery
I love all the characters and how they connect with each other. I enjoy how the story is real life but with a touch of mystery, sweetness, and compassion mixed in!
I love all the characters and how they connect with each other. I enjoy how the story is real life but with a touch of mystery, sweetness, and compassion mixed in!
November 17, 2019
Love all of these books!
The author has such an imagination to pull you right in to the scene and atmosphere. You really feel like you are living the holiday. All of the different gifts are so exciting to see too! This book was a joy to read. Looking forward to the next!
The author has such an imagination to pull you right in to the scene and atmosphere. You really feel like you are living the holiday. All of the different gifts are so exciting to see too! This book was a joy to read. Looking forward to the next!
July 7, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I wish I could have owned a bookstore or worked in one as a college kid. The suspense was fun. I loved the ideas Nathan came up with for the bookstore to flourish. It was such a sweet, romantic, fun story to read. Wish I was there!
February 5, 2022
heart warming
This was an incredible down to earth read novel …it puts you into peoples lives as if they were right in front of you having coffee…clean cut and human…
I did find that Nathan lamenting his father was a bit lengthy..
Otherwise..well done…
Nell
This was an incredible down to earth read novel …it puts you into peoples lives as if they were right in front of you having coffee…clean cut and human…
I did find that Nathan lamenting his father was a bit lengthy..
Otherwise..well done…
Nell
July 22, 2022
hidden treasure
I loved reading this book, along with all others in this series. Loved
when they dug through old boxes in the basement!
Hope there are more books in this series!
I loved reading this book, along with all others in this series. Loved
when they dug through old boxes in the basement!
Hope there are more books in this series!
December 12, 2019
Amazing
Kimberly is an amazing author! I cannot tell you how much my heart has been impacted by her books. I have dreams now that I never realized I had before.
Kimberly is an amazing author! I cannot tell you how much my heart has been impacted by her books. I have dreams now that I never realized I had before.
March 4, 2020
Wonderful story of friendship and family
Delightful read about helping one another just because you can. The story is simple to follow and leaves you with a warm cozy feeling.
Delightful read about helping one another just because you can. The story is simple to follow and leaves you with a warm cozy feeling.
April 12, 2020
Never give up!
This story is a true example of hoping for, and fulfilling a life long dream. Thanks to Nathan's enduring and unending support.
This story is a true example of hoping for, and fulfilling a life long dream. Thanks to Nathan's enduring and unending support.
January 5, 2020
This is the fourth book in this series and I loved this one just as much as the first. I have become invested in the main characters and their stories. Hoping to hear Val's story next!
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