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Cranley Wishes #1
A Wish for Jinnie
Love, magic lamps and bonnie Scotland… what more can a girl want? When Sam gifts her a few items, including a battered old lamp, little does Jinnie know what's in store.
Magic and mayhem ensue when the lamp's occupant takes up residence in her humble cottage, with her new 'housemate' possessing the uncanny knack of putting his pointy-slippered foot in it.
With the possibility of her wishes coming true, Jinnie realises she doesn't know what she wants—and the clock is ticking…
Torn between two very different men, Jinnie's running out of time. Can wishes really come true?
Praise for A Wish For
' I tittered, I laughed out loud, I said wow so many times that my husband kept looking at me as I continually muttered, "This is such fun; this is so good, I love it!'"
Angela Petch , bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret.
'Wonderfully lively and highly entertaining.'
Victoria Cooke , author of digital bestseller Who Needs Men Anyway.
Packed with mystical mayhem and a liberal sprinkling of magic, it's a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster ride with a cast of characters you'll take to your heart.
Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jill Mansell and Debbie Viggiano.
'I loved this wonderful feel-good story with a dash of magic, and I can guarantee it will warm your heart and leave you yearning for more.'
Goodreads Reviewer
'I absolutely love this author's writing. If you are ever in need of an escape from the realities of everyday life, then just pick up one of her books.'
Goodreads Reviewer
Prepare to laugh and cry with a romantic comedy you'll never forget…
Magic and mayhem ensue when the lamp's occupant takes up residence in her humble cottage, with her new 'housemate' possessing the uncanny knack of putting his pointy-slippered foot in it.
With the possibility of her wishes coming true, Jinnie realises she doesn't know what she wants—and the clock is ticking…
Torn between two very different men, Jinnie's running out of time. Can wishes really come true?
Praise for A Wish For
' I tittered, I laughed out loud, I said wow so many times that my husband kept looking at me as I continually muttered, "This is such fun; this is so good, I love it!'"
Angela Petch , bestselling author of The Tuscan Secret.
'Wonderfully lively and highly entertaining.'
Victoria Cooke , author of digital bestseller Who Needs Men Anyway.
Packed with mystical mayhem and a liberal sprinkling of magic, it's a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster ride with a cast of characters you'll take to your heart.
Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jill Mansell and Debbie Viggiano.
'I loved this wonderful feel-good story with a dash of magic, and I can guarantee it will warm your heart and leave you yearning for more.'
Goodreads Reviewer
'I absolutely love this author's writing. If you are ever in need of an escape from the realities of everyday life, then just pick up one of her books.'
Goodreads Reviewer
Prepare to laugh and cry with a romantic comedy you'll never forget…
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2020
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Audrey Davis
11 books107 followersAudrey Davis survived secondary school on the West coast of Scotland. Rubbish at science but not too bad at English, she originally wanted to be an actress but was persuaded that journalism was a safer option. Probably wise. She studied at Napier College in Edinburgh, the only place in Scotland at that time to offer a journalism course.
Her first foray into the hard-nosed newspaper world was as a junior reporter in Dumfriesshire. Duties included interviewing farmers about the prize-winning heifers to reporting on family tragedies. She persuaded her editor to let her launch an entertainment column which meant meeting the odd celebrity – or just the downright odd. From there, she moved to the loftier rank of senior reporter back in her home patch. Slightly more money, fewer farm animals but a higher crime rate. As Taggart would say: 'There's been a murrrrder!'
After a stint in London on a video magazine – yes, she is that old – Audrey moved to Singapore with her fiancé. She tried valiantly to embrace the stinking heat, humidity and lack of jobs, although she did work briefly on a magazine which was banned by the government for 'artistic' use of naked men's bottoms.
Next on her adventures was a land Down Under where her main focus was raising Cost Centre One (aka firstborn) and coming to terms with the imminent arrival of Number Two. Still, she loved the Aussie way of life – BBQs, beaches and bring your own booze to restaurants – so it came as a blow when OH announced a move back to the UK. Not a job between use, the climate a possible deal breaker and an Exorcist-style vomiting infant on the flight home didn't bode well …
Always a survivor, Audrey sought out similar-minded friends (i.e. slightly bonkers), got the children into a good school and thought about taking up writing again. Sadly, thinking about it was as far as she got, unless you count shopping lists. Then, hubby drops another bombshell. Switzerland. As in – it's packing time again. Off to the land of cheese, chocolate, scarily efficient trains and a couple of teeny, tiny issues. Like driving on the 'wrong' side of the road and speaking a foreign language (French). The former was conquered fairly quickly (we'll skip over the wall demolition in week two), the latter remains an ongoing battle of the hopeful against the hopeless. At least she provides amusement for the local workforce.
It wasn't until 2016 that Audrey rediscovered her writing mojo with an on line Writing Fiction course. From there, her first novel – A Clean Sweep – was born, although it took a bit longer than nine months from conception. A short, darker prequel – A Clean Break – followed, and in November 2017 she published the first in a novella trilogy, The Haunting of Hattie Hastings Part One. Parts Two and Three followed, and were combined into a standalone novel in November 2018. Her third romantic comedy A Wish For Jinnie will be published in June 2020.
Her first foray into the hard-nosed newspaper world was as a junior reporter in Dumfriesshire. Duties included interviewing farmers about the prize-winning heifers to reporting on family tragedies. She persuaded her editor to let her launch an entertainment column which meant meeting the odd celebrity – or just the downright odd. From there, she moved to the loftier rank of senior reporter back in her home patch. Slightly more money, fewer farm animals but a higher crime rate. As Taggart would say: 'There's been a murrrrder!'
After a stint in London on a video magazine – yes, she is that old – Audrey moved to Singapore with her fiancé. She tried valiantly to embrace the stinking heat, humidity and lack of jobs, although she did work briefly on a magazine which was banned by the government for 'artistic' use of naked men's bottoms.
Next on her adventures was a land Down Under where her main focus was raising Cost Centre One (aka firstborn) and coming to terms with the imminent arrival of Number Two. Still, she loved the Aussie way of life – BBQs, beaches and bring your own booze to restaurants – so it came as a blow when OH announced a move back to the UK. Not a job between use, the climate a possible deal breaker and an Exorcist-style vomiting infant on the flight home didn't bode well …
Always a survivor, Audrey sought out similar-minded friends (i.e. slightly bonkers), got the children into a good school and thought about taking up writing again. Sadly, thinking about it was as far as she got, unless you count shopping lists. Then, hubby drops another bombshell. Switzerland. As in – it's packing time again. Off to the land of cheese, chocolate, scarily efficient trains and a couple of teeny, tiny issues. Like driving on the 'wrong' side of the road and speaking a foreign language (French). The former was conquered fairly quickly (we'll skip over the wall demolition in week two), the latter remains an ongoing battle of the hopeful against the hopeless. At least she provides amusement for the local workforce.
It wasn't until 2016 that Audrey rediscovered her writing mojo with an on line Writing Fiction course. From there, her first novel – A Clean Sweep – was born, although it took a bit longer than nine months from conception. A short, darker prequel – A Clean Break – followed, and in November 2017 she published the first in a novella trilogy, The Haunting of Hattie Hastings Part One. Parts Two and Three followed, and were combined into a standalone novel in November 2018. Her third romantic comedy A Wish For Jinnie will be published in June 2020.
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May 24, 2022
If you want a great big smile in a book, this is the one for you. The author somehow makes you suspend belief - one of the characters in the book is a genie who can grant wishes! - and magically provides a story with otherwise believable characters, and situations.
When Jinnie Cooper moves to a small village, she needs to earn some money, and takes two part time jobs. One in a quirky Antique shop with the handsome Sam, and the other in a pub with the also handsome Ed. Will Jinnie end up with Sam, Ed or neither of them? Will having her own private genie, able to grant wishes (on a good day) be a help or a hindrance?
This is a story that doesn't take itself too seriously but provides a lot of fun and smiles along the way and I can't wait to read the second book in the series. Well done Audrey Davis.
When Jinnie Cooper moves to a small village, she needs to earn some money, and takes two part time jobs. One in a quirky Antique shop with the handsome Sam, and the other in a pub with the also handsome Ed. Will Jinnie end up with Sam, Ed or neither of them? Will having her own private genie, able to grant wishes (on a good day) be a help or a hindrance?
This is a story that doesn't take itself too seriously but provides a lot of fun and smiles along the way and I can't wait to read the second book in the series. Well done Audrey Davis.
June 13, 2020
I was really intrigued when I read the blurb for the book. Who doesn’t love a good romance story and my interest piqued at the mention of the lamp. All becomes very clear though and at first I was slightly dubious at how the story was going to work as you do have to suspend your belief somewhat. That being said, this element actually made the story so much more fun.
There was lots to love about this novel. The wonderful small village. The fabulously named businesses. Of course none of that would work without a great cast and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the ones in this book. My favourites had to be Jinnie and cafe/bakery owner, Jo. Jo is like a mother hen and instantly takes Jinnie under her wing. There is one more character who threatens to steal the limelight more than a few times but that’s all you are going to get out of me where they are concerned!
What I also enjoyed is there are a good few male characters of which you don’t always see. Ken the pub landlord and his son Ed and of course Sam, the antique shop owner. The thread involving Ken and his wife was something that tugged on my heart strings. It also gives food for thought.
A Wish For Jinnie is a gorgeous and heartfelt read with a few laughs along the way. The friendships are what makes this book. I think a lesson could be learned from Jinnie with her acts of kindness and I adored this light hearted read which has given some much welcomed relief from the outside world. The perfect ‘pick me’ up read.
My thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for a readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
There was lots to love about this novel. The wonderful small village. The fabulously named businesses. Of course none of that would work without a great cast and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the ones in this book. My favourites had to be Jinnie and cafe/bakery owner, Jo. Jo is like a mother hen and instantly takes Jinnie under her wing. There is one more character who threatens to steal the limelight more than a few times but that’s all you are going to get out of me where they are concerned!
What I also enjoyed is there are a good few male characters of which you don’t always see. Ken the pub landlord and his son Ed and of course Sam, the antique shop owner. The thread involving Ken and his wife was something that tugged on my heart strings. It also gives food for thought.
A Wish For Jinnie is a gorgeous and heartfelt read with a few laughs along the way. The friendships are what makes this book. I think a lesson could be learned from Jinnie with her acts of kindness and I adored this light hearted read which has given some much welcomed relief from the outside world. The perfect ‘pick me’ up read.
My thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for a readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
June 24, 2020
This is a magical romcom and a fun story to escape into! Jinnie Cooper leaves her job in the city to move to a small Scottish village where she starts working, part time, in an antiques shop. It is there she discovers an old lamp that she can't resist but when she endeavours to clean it, rubbing the lamp has magical consequences in the form of Dhassim, a genie with a difference! Get ready to meet the members of the Cooper family as well as the great characters in the village, magical encounters and romance, too in this delightful read.
I found this to be a light-hearted, entertaining read that kept a smile on my face despite the fact that it deals with some traumatic issues in a sensitive and thought provoking manner. There's someone with early onset dementia, a struggling single Mum, a recovering alcoholic, a divorcee whose ex keeps in contact and so many more who are involved in supporting them - incredibly they all have roles to play in this romantic comedy. Together they contribute in their own way to a heartwarming sense of community and there's more than one romance developing as this story progresses. It is a story of getting closure, opening your heart and daring to try again together with fate, love and magic!
I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it and finding myself laughing my way through most of it!
I found this to be a light-hearted, entertaining read that kept a smile on my face despite the fact that it deals with some traumatic issues in a sensitive and thought provoking manner. There's someone with early onset dementia, a struggling single Mum, a recovering alcoholic, a divorcee whose ex keeps in contact and so many more who are involved in supporting them - incredibly they all have roles to play in this romantic comedy. Together they contribute in their own way to a heartwarming sense of community and there's more than one romance developing as this story progresses. It is a story of getting closure, opening your heart and daring to try again together with fate, love and magic!
I requested and was gifted a copy of this book and this is my honest review after choosing to read it and finding myself laughing my way through most of it!
July 1, 2020
A genie that grants wishes – that doesn’t sound like my kind of book at all, does it? But oh my goodness, it most certainly was – I enjoyed every moment of this gorgeous read, and I’m really kicking myself that it’s taken me so long to discover Audrey Davis’ quite wonderful writing.
Jinnie’s had a really rough time – a boyfriend who really didn’t deserve her, a traumatic break-up that’s done little for her confidence, and a forced move to a village outside Edinburgh where she hopes to make a fresh start. At first sight, things don’t look too promising – the high street boutique is full of crimplene, most of the residents seem to be of the age that wear it, and the employment opportunities don’t really look any too great either. But life looks up when she finds a part-time job in Sam’s antique shop – and the fact that the man himself is also rather pleasing on the eye might just see life looking up a bit for her. But she hadn’t really hadn’t bargained on Dhassim becoming part of her new life – but I guess that’s what can happen when you pick up a shabby looking lamp and decide to polish it up.
He’s a wonderful character, and their relationship as he brings a touch of magic into her life brings so much of the humour in the book. His wish-granting abilities might be a tad questionable at times, but his take on the modern world and the time they spend together are just so much fun (his passion for Jennifer Aniston and the Spice Girls, his new attachment to comfy trackie bottoms – and you’ll never believe what he can do with a rug…!).
But the genie thread is really only a part of the story – and although it was so wonderfully done, there were other elements to the book that made me enjoy it even more. I really loved Jinnie’s character, her warmth and generosity, her self-deprecating humour – and she also has a wonderfully supportive family that feature heavily, and those relationships are handled quite perfectly. One of her family in particular provides so many opportunities for laughs (and a few surprises), but there’s an added touch of welcome poignancy too.
And then there’s the whole community of the village of Cranley, every individual with their own story – and that really gives the whole book an unexpected depth and richness, along with a few additional stories that I enjoyed every bit as much as Jinnie’s own. I particularly liked the way the book dealt with some quite serious issues without ever allowing them to weigh the story down, keeping that essential lightness of touch while dealing with the emotional side of things wholly realistically.
There’s Ken and his son Ed, down at the pub where Jinnie gets a few shifts, struggling with the progression of his wife’s dementia; the lovely Jo at the cafe/bakery who’s everyone’s friend and confidante, but her loneliness takes her to the edge of doing something she really rather shouldn’t; Angela is a recovering alcoholic, on the verge of losing everything; even Sam has his own secrets, a sadness in his past, slowly revealed after a few misunderstandings. And every single character, no matter how peripheral, is so superbly drawn, fully rounded, real people facing real situations – in fact, they’re all people who could really do with a small touch of Dhassim’s magic.
This is a book filled with hope and tremendous warmth, a really feel-good read from beginning to end – there’s a focus on what’s really important, the small things that make a difference, and finding what makes you happy. I loved the whole concept of the story, and I really loved the way it was delivered – it was a joy to read in a single sitting, I escaped from real life for a while, adored the cast of characters, and laughed frequently and loudly. You can’t really ask for more than that, can you?
Well, except for another visit to Cranley maybe, because I’d love to get to know Jo at the cafe a bit better, see if she gets her happy ending… and I do know where she can find a lamp that might only need another gentle polish…
Jinnie’s had a really rough time – a boyfriend who really didn’t deserve her, a traumatic break-up that’s done little for her confidence, and a forced move to a village outside Edinburgh where she hopes to make a fresh start. At first sight, things don’t look too promising – the high street boutique is full of crimplene, most of the residents seem to be of the age that wear it, and the employment opportunities don’t really look any too great either. But life looks up when she finds a part-time job in Sam’s antique shop – and the fact that the man himself is also rather pleasing on the eye might just see life looking up a bit for her. But she hadn’t really hadn’t bargained on Dhassim becoming part of her new life – but I guess that’s what can happen when you pick up a shabby looking lamp and decide to polish it up.
He’s a wonderful character, and their relationship as he brings a touch of magic into her life brings so much of the humour in the book. His wish-granting abilities might be a tad questionable at times, but his take on the modern world and the time they spend together are just so much fun (his passion for Jennifer Aniston and the Spice Girls, his new attachment to comfy trackie bottoms – and you’ll never believe what he can do with a rug…!).
But the genie thread is really only a part of the story – and although it was so wonderfully done, there were other elements to the book that made me enjoy it even more. I really loved Jinnie’s character, her warmth and generosity, her self-deprecating humour – and she also has a wonderfully supportive family that feature heavily, and those relationships are handled quite perfectly. One of her family in particular provides so many opportunities for laughs (and a few surprises), but there’s an added touch of welcome poignancy too.
And then there’s the whole community of the village of Cranley, every individual with their own story – and that really gives the whole book an unexpected depth and richness, along with a few additional stories that I enjoyed every bit as much as Jinnie’s own. I particularly liked the way the book dealt with some quite serious issues without ever allowing them to weigh the story down, keeping that essential lightness of touch while dealing with the emotional side of things wholly realistically.
There’s Ken and his son Ed, down at the pub where Jinnie gets a few shifts, struggling with the progression of his wife’s dementia; the lovely Jo at the cafe/bakery who’s everyone’s friend and confidante, but her loneliness takes her to the edge of doing something she really rather shouldn’t; Angela is a recovering alcoholic, on the verge of losing everything; even Sam has his own secrets, a sadness in his past, slowly revealed after a few misunderstandings. And every single character, no matter how peripheral, is so superbly drawn, fully rounded, real people facing real situations – in fact, they’re all people who could really do with a small touch of Dhassim’s magic.
This is a book filled with hope and tremendous warmth, a really feel-good read from beginning to end – there’s a focus on what’s really important, the small things that make a difference, and finding what makes you happy. I loved the whole concept of the story, and I really loved the way it was delivered – it was a joy to read in a single sitting, I escaped from real life for a while, adored the cast of characters, and laughed frequently and loudly. You can’t really ask for more than that, can you?
Well, except for another visit to Cranley maybe, because I’d love to get to know Jo at the cafe a bit better, see if she gets her happy ending… and I do know where she can find a lamp that might only need another gentle polish…
July 1, 2020
When life gives you lemons, you need chocolate… 😉
Well, if ever there was a book to recommend for alleviating the lockdown blues, then this is the one.
I tittered, I laughed out loud, I said wow so many times that my husband kept looking at me as I continually muttered, “This is such fun; this is so good, I love it.” And I highlighted so many enjoyable passages, that my Kindle text is almost completely yellow and grey now.
But, as the saying goes, “A dog is not just for Christmas,” and this book is not just for lockdown. It can be read all through the year.
It is full of laughter – the idea of a genie in a bottle appearing in today’s world with his own brand of WIFI (wish-instigating Finder instrument) and not just as ordinary genie at that: “Ye gods, the man was camper than a row of tents”) is pure “genieus” (get it?). I so enjoyed the magic carpet ride (“For an IKEA rug, it moved like a Swedish dancing queen.” And the genie called Dhassim (that’s him???) is so likeable, that even though he uses up Jinnie’s most expenisve bath lotions and borrows her jogger pants, even she doesn’t want him to leave (despite the complications that he causes in her potential love life).
But the book is deep too. There is kindness, and there is brilliant character observation. Without exception, I believed in all of the personalities and locations that Ms Davis conjures onto the pages. My favourite is eighty-six year old Wilma, Jinnie’s Gran, who mixes up hashtags with hagtashes and swears, smokes and drinks and is not bothered about getting her special telegram from the Queen…I love the Scottish expressions that are sprinkled through the book and this would come over brilliantly on Audio, with perhaps the author herself reading it. “Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by yet” (If things are meant to happen, they will.)
There are love stories, there’s a hero to lust after, there’s a tender portrait of dementia, there are hard times but all these are woven in cleverly and there are solutions too, so it is certainly not a depressing read. In fact, it’s a tonic.
The café, with its fab name of “A Bit of Crumpet” is wonderful and the cakes sound delicious. There are so many great ideas in this story, plays on names – but I don’t want to quote them all, because you must, must, must read this witty book for yourselves. Go on, stir your stumps and click on that button. Ach, yae will nae regret it. Far better than eating a “scabby dug”….
Well, if ever there was a book to recommend for alleviating the lockdown blues, then this is the one.
I tittered, I laughed out loud, I said wow so many times that my husband kept looking at me as I continually muttered, “This is such fun; this is so good, I love it.” And I highlighted so many enjoyable passages, that my Kindle text is almost completely yellow and grey now.
But, as the saying goes, “A dog is not just for Christmas,” and this book is not just for lockdown. It can be read all through the year.
It is full of laughter – the idea of a genie in a bottle appearing in today’s world with his own brand of WIFI (wish-instigating Finder instrument) and not just as ordinary genie at that: “Ye gods, the man was camper than a row of tents”) is pure “genieus” (get it?). I so enjoyed the magic carpet ride (“For an IKEA rug, it moved like a Swedish dancing queen.” And the genie called Dhassim (that’s him???) is so likeable, that even though he uses up Jinnie’s most expenisve bath lotions and borrows her jogger pants, even she doesn’t want him to leave (despite the complications that he causes in her potential love life).
But the book is deep too. There is kindness, and there is brilliant character observation. Without exception, I believed in all of the personalities and locations that Ms Davis conjures onto the pages. My favourite is eighty-six year old Wilma, Jinnie’s Gran, who mixes up hashtags with hagtashes and swears, smokes and drinks and is not bothered about getting her special telegram from the Queen…I love the Scottish expressions that are sprinkled through the book and this would come over brilliantly on Audio, with perhaps the author herself reading it. “Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by yet” (If things are meant to happen, they will.)
There are love stories, there’s a hero to lust after, there’s a tender portrait of dementia, there are hard times but all these are woven in cleverly and there are solutions too, so it is certainly not a depressing read. In fact, it’s a tonic.
The café, with its fab name of “A Bit of Crumpet” is wonderful and the cakes sound delicious. There are so many great ideas in this story, plays on names – but I don’t want to quote them all, because you must, must, must read this witty book for yourselves. Go on, stir your stumps and click on that button. Ach, yae will nae regret it. Far better than eating a “scabby dug”….
June 13, 2022
After being dumped by her fickle fiancé Jinnie Cooper has relocated to the small village of Cranley. She needs to start over and the first priority is finding a job. The employment opportunities don’t look too promising initially but thanks to a heads up from local cafe owner, Jo, Jinnie secures a part time job in the village antique shop owned by the handsome Sam.
Working at the antique shop wasn’t taxing, and Sam was pretty easy on the eye, but Jinnie enjoyed tidying the place up and reorganising the stock so it showed to its best advantage. She had also found a few bits and pieces she thought would brighten up the cottage. Her bag of swag included a battered old oil lamp she’d taken a fancy to.
At home, she gave the lamp a quick rub with her sleeve before leaving for a weekend away, just missing the thump, thump from the lamp. A few days later she picked up the sorry looking lamp. She couldn’t do much about the dents but a good clean would work wonders. How right she was, but not in the way she meant.
In her wildest imaginings Jinnie hadn’t factored in anything like Dhassim and, now he was here, how would he and his wish granting ability impact her life. It’s not as if she could confide in anyone – they’d think she was nuts at best, at worst that she had serious problems.
There’s a host of likeable and well drawn characters in this fun romantic comedy meets fantasy, apart from Jinnie. There’s Jo who owns and runs the local cafe and bakery, Ken and his son, Ed, from the pub, who are navigating a very difficult situation. Jinnie’s gran is a one off, and of course there’s Dhassim.
An amusing, entertaining and feel good read which includes some weighty, sad and thought provoking issues. But most of all the friendships, kindness and community shine through.
Working at the antique shop wasn’t taxing, and Sam was pretty easy on the eye, but Jinnie enjoyed tidying the place up and reorganising the stock so it showed to its best advantage. She had also found a few bits and pieces she thought would brighten up the cottage. Her bag of swag included a battered old oil lamp she’d taken a fancy to.
At home, she gave the lamp a quick rub with her sleeve before leaving for a weekend away, just missing the thump, thump from the lamp. A few days later she picked up the sorry looking lamp. She couldn’t do much about the dents but a good clean would work wonders. How right she was, but not in the way she meant.
In her wildest imaginings Jinnie hadn’t factored in anything like Dhassim and, now he was here, how would he and his wish granting ability impact her life. It’s not as if she could confide in anyone – they’d think she was nuts at best, at worst that she had serious problems.
There’s a host of likeable and well drawn characters in this fun romantic comedy meets fantasy, apart from Jinnie. There’s Jo who owns and runs the local cafe and bakery, Ken and his son, Ed, from the pub, who are navigating a very difficult situation. Jinnie’s gran is a one off, and of course there’s Dhassim.
An amusing, entertaining and feel good read which includes some weighty, sad and thought provoking issues. But most of all the friendships, kindness and community shine through.
June 25, 2020
I have been in a funk recently but when I picked up A Wish For Jinnie it cheered me right up!
As a child I had a bit of a love for all things genie. I used to watch repeats of a show called I Dream Of Jeannie and the Disney movie Aladdin, so when I saw the blurb for this book I thought yes I need to read that.
Jinnie wants a fresh start after her disaster of a relationship so she moves to the small town of Cranley. What she doesn’t bank on is finding her very own genie in a lamp! Will he help her find happiness or make her life into more of a disaster?
Audrey Davis has created such wonderful and lovable characters that when I finished this book I genuinely didn’t want to leave behind, even the genie Dhassim with his tendency to drive poor Jinnie a little nuts.
This is one of those stories that just has everything you want in a rom com, humour, a heroine you root for and even moments that tug at the old heart strings.
There were a few parts of the story that I thought could be carried into a sequel but maybe that’s just wishful thinking on my part!
A Wish For Jinnie is a sweet, funny and uplifting story that is the perfect story to escape from the real world for a while.
As a child I had a bit of a love for all things genie. I used to watch repeats of a show called I Dream Of Jeannie and the Disney movie Aladdin, so when I saw the blurb for this book I thought yes I need to read that.
Jinnie wants a fresh start after her disaster of a relationship so she moves to the small town of Cranley. What she doesn’t bank on is finding her very own genie in a lamp! Will he help her find happiness or make her life into more of a disaster?
Audrey Davis has created such wonderful and lovable characters that when I finished this book I genuinely didn’t want to leave behind, even the genie Dhassim with his tendency to drive poor Jinnie a little nuts.
This is one of those stories that just has everything you want in a rom com, humour, a heroine you root for and even moments that tug at the old heart strings.
There were a few parts of the story that I thought could be carried into a sequel but maybe that’s just wishful thinking on my part!
A Wish For Jinnie is a sweet, funny and uplifting story that is the perfect story to escape from the real world for a while.
May 22, 2020
I absolutely loved this book! I was grabbed from the first pages, both by the great characters and by the author's wonderful writing style, full of dry British humour. From Jinnie's grandma Wilma, a feisty old woman who keeps a copy of Sex After Seventy in her living room, to Dhassim the genie, who loves the Spice Girls and wearing women's tracksuit bottoms, this book had me chuckling all the way through.
It's a love story - Jinnie is getting over being dumped by her fiance Mark by starting a new life in a small Scottish town - but it's also so much more. It's a story of ordinary people struggling to get by, dealing with dementia, and divorce, and loneliness. But most of all it's a story of hope, of believing that something better could be just around the corner, and that maybe what we want isn't as important as helping others.
The characters are people you meet every day, from all walks of life - we've all known a Jo or a Janette. I loved this wonderful, feel-good story with a dash of magic, and I can guarantee it will warm your heart and leave you yearning for more!
Well-written, with touching moments as well as plenty of humour, I highly recommend this book!
It's a love story - Jinnie is getting over being dumped by her fiance Mark by starting a new life in a small Scottish town - but it's also so much more. It's a story of ordinary people struggling to get by, dealing with dementia, and divorce, and loneliness. But most of all it's a story of hope, of believing that something better could be just around the corner, and that maybe what we want isn't as important as helping others.
The characters are people you meet every day, from all walks of life - we've all known a Jo or a Janette. I loved this wonderful, feel-good story with a dash of magic, and I can guarantee it will warm your heart and leave you yearning for more!
Well-written, with touching moments as well as plenty of humour, I highly recommend this book!
August 10, 2020
British Chick Lit with a genie? Those just happen to be two of my favorite things, so I had to buy this book the moment I heard about it and I’m so glad I did! A WISH FOR JINNIE takes place in a quaint and quirky Scottish village where Jinnie Cooper goes to lick her wounds after getting dumped by her rich jerk of a fiancé. She gets a part-time job at an antiques shop owned by a charming (and attractive!) writer who kindly gives her an old brass lamp that catches her eye. When Jinnie polishes the lamp, she gets an unexpected house guest in the form of Dhassim, a genie who’s got romantic problems of his own. I really loved the friendship that developed between these two and thought the way the author handled wish-granting in the twenty-first century complete with technical glitches was incredibly clever. Jinnie’s not the only one in Cranley who’s got problems as we meet several other villagers who are struggling with their careers, love lives, and families. I enjoyed getting to know all of these characters and seeing them stumble along the path to figuring things out (with the help of Jinnie and sometimes Dhassim). Magic isn’t a cure-all in this story, but it does open Jinnie’s eyes and heart to new people and experiences and I found her journey to be a very satisfying one to read about. I will definitely be checking out more books by Audrey Davis!
September 25, 2020
A fun and heartwarming read!
Loved the premise, the characters, the atmosphere of the village, the portrait of life in the village and the story!
An enjoyable read.
Loved the premise, the characters, the atmosphere of the village, the portrait of life in the village and the story!
An enjoyable read.
June 12, 2022
What a cutie quaint little book ..at first I was dubious when the lovable Dhassim appeared as I thought it would be a load of nonsense but I was proved wrong . The story came together well and Jimmie found her love in the end along with some of the other characters who's wishes still need to come true. I loved reading the Scottish dialect of Jinnies Nan as my own Granny was from Scotland and I remember so of her sayings ..Now to read a Wish for Jo ! X
June 12, 2022
I really enjoyed this book, I like following the whole cast of characters and hoping that they will be delved into in future books . I cant wait to see which Genie Jo has and what she wishes for in book 2
November 27, 2022
A great book
I don't usually read fantasy books but as I enjoyed Audrey's Clean Sweep I thought I'd try A wish for Jinnie and really enjoyed it and now I'm going to read A wish for Jo.
I don't usually read fantasy books but as I enjoyed Audrey's Clean Sweep I thought I'd try A wish for Jinnie and really enjoyed it and now I'm going to read A wish for Jo.
June 22, 2020
Hard to believe that a story that includes a humiliated thirty-something woman dumped by her arrogant fiancé, a pub owner and his grown son watching Alzheimer’s steal their wife and mother away, a lonely middle-age café owner tempted to cross the line with a married man, a tormented young single mom battling alcoholism and desperate for a break, and… a genie could be a romantic comedy.
But it is… and a good one!
Jinnie Cooper is trying to piece together an existence in the small village of Cranley after her fiancé, Mark, the JERK, calls off their engagement. Embraced by the village’s quirky residents, she soon takes two part-time positions, one at Out of the Attic Antiques—which is one step above a junk store—for Sam Addin and the other for Ken McCroaty at the Jekyll and Hyde Pub.
Determined to avoid getting involved with any man ever again, Jinnie cannot deny her growing attraction to forty-something Sam, but then, there’s also Ken’s handsome son, Ed, who’s closer to her age. She gives herself a reality check, though because Sam is a successful author, has a witchy ex-wife, and a son in college, and Ed has a girlfriend. Besides, there’s no way neither man could be interested in someone like her.
When Jinnie picks out a few items from Sam’s store to fix up her meager flat, her life will never be the same because one of the items is an old, battered lamp.
A Wish for Jinnie is a fun read with much of the laughs provided by Dhassim, a genie of indeterminate age who redefines wish-fulfillment. His manic personality and endless barrage of questions overwhelm Jinnie until she learns even genies aren’t immune from broken hearts.
Story characters are well-developed and easy to relate to but the standout for me was Wilma, Jinnie’s eighty-six-year-old grandmother who lived alone, read tea leaves, and rolled her own cigarettes! Jinnie adores the cantankerous old woman who says and does as she pleases. Wilma is a social media maven and even has thousands of followers on Twitter… and all the headaches that come with it – HA!
But it wouldn’t hurt Jinnie to be more like Wilma. For me, she was a wet rag from the beginning. To be fair, she was unceremoniously dumped by the JERK, who did a number on her self-esteem. But from her recollections, Jinnie had issues before getting involved with the JERK. She was stunned he was attracted to someone like her and shocked he asked her to move in with him and proposed. She never felt worthy of the JERK, and his treatment of her did nothing to build her up. However, her image of herself was contradicted by the residents of Cranley, who called her pretty and even beautiful.
It’s Dhassim who helps Jinnie come into her own though, as she comes to understand him… and herself. She takes another direction with her wish-fulfillment that is life-changing, and not just for her.
I would like to have known more about Dhassim’s past, but not knowing doesn’t take away from the story. However, the sweet ending makes me wonder if I’ll see Jinnie… and Dhassim again.
I recommend this read that’s full of snarky wit and love. But don’t go all in thinking of Robin’s Williams’ genie… Dhassim doesn’t like him.
Enjoy!
But it is… and a good one!
Jinnie Cooper is trying to piece together an existence in the small village of Cranley after her fiancé, Mark, the JERK, calls off their engagement. Embraced by the village’s quirky residents, she soon takes two part-time positions, one at Out of the Attic Antiques—which is one step above a junk store—for Sam Addin and the other for Ken McCroaty at the Jekyll and Hyde Pub.
Determined to avoid getting involved with any man ever again, Jinnie cannot deny her growing attraction to forty-something Sam, but then, there’s also Ken’s handsome son, Ed, who’s closer to her age. She gives herself a reality check, though because Sam is a successful author, has a witchy ex-wife, and a son in college, and Ed has a girlfriend. Besides, there’s no way neither man could be interested in someone like her.
When Jinnie picks out a few items from Sam’s store to fix up her meager flat, her life will never be the same because one of the items is an old, battered lamp.
A Wish for Jinnie is a fun read with much of the laughs provided by Dhassim, a genie of indeterminate age who redefines wish-fulfillment. His manic personality and endless barrage of questions overwhelm Jinnie until she learns even genies aren’t immune from broken hearts.
Story characters are well-developed and easy to relate to but the standout for me was Wilma, Jinnie’s eighty-six-year-old grandmother who lived alone, read tea leaves, and rolled her own cigarettes! Jinnie adores the cantankerous old woman who says and does as she pleases. Wilma is a social media maven and even has thousands of followers on Twitter… and all the headaches that come with it – HA!
But it wouldn’t hurt Jinnie to be more like Wilma. For me, she was a wet rag from the beginning. To be fair, she was unceremoniously dumped by the JERK, who did a number on her self-esteem. But from her recollections, Jinnie had issues before getting involved with the JERK. She was stunned he was attracted to someone like her and shocked he asked her to move in with him and proposed. She never felt worthy of the JERK, and his treatment of her did nothing to build her up. However, her image of herself was contradicted by the residents of Cranley, who called her pretty and even beautiful.
It’s Dhassim who helps Jinnie come into her own though, as she comes to understand him… and herself. She takes another direction with her wish-fulfillment that is life-changing, and not just for her.
I would like to have known more about Dhassim’s past, but not knowing doesn’t take away from the story. However, the sweet ending makes me wonder if I’ll see Jinnie… and Dhassim again.
I recommend this read that’s full of snarky wit and love. But don’t go all in thinking of Robin’s Williams’ genie… Dhassim doesn’t like him.
Enjoy!
June 28, 2020
Review originally posted on my blog: I Heart Fictional People
INITIAL THOUGHTS
I just absolutely loved the cover. Before I even read the book blurb, I knew I had to read this one. Love, love, love the cover! And then I read what it was about. Come on! How can I turn down a book about a genie making wishes come true??
WHAT I LIKED
The characters. We are introduced to this cute little town with very memorable characters who will warm your heart. There were different stories about multiple people, and I really enjoyed being brought into their lives. It felt authentic. Yes, there was humor, but there were also very real issues that will pull on your heart strings. For me, I could’ve read a whole book about Ken and his wife who has dementia.
The modern take on genies. I was initially intrigued by how this book was going to go down. I loved the idea of a genie, but I hoped for something new. And I LOVED it. It’s not your typical three wishes and that’s it. Your amount of wishes and the time you get are determined by the Wish-Instigating-Finder-Instrument (WIFI), which is so awesomely ridiculous! Plus, Dhassim made the perfect genie. He was so sweet and needy and funny and entertaining. Loved him!
WHAT DIDN’T WORK FOR ME
Too much going on. Yes, I liked all the characters, but there was just a lot going on. There were so many storylines to follow. And then, multiple characters seemed to have feelings for multiple people, and then all of sudden, they just picked one person to like. It threw me off. I had a hard time really connecting to the characters and to the relationships because it seemed all over the place. When I read a book, I like getting emotionally attached to characters and really caring about what happens to them, and I didn’t really feel that.
Multiple points of view. This was written in the third person, and I personally like first person more, but I don’t usually mind other viewpoints. However, because there were so many characters, I was getting confused. Through most of the book, I was still going back to remind myself who was who.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
This seems to be an unpopular opinion, but this book just wasn’t completely for me. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed it, but I wish I enjoyed it more. I think it would have worked better for me if the story was focused on just Jinnie. Even with just her storyline, there was a lot going on, so I think that would’ve been perfect. But adding all of those other ones just made it hard to really get into. However, the great writing, the unique premise, and the whole modern genie story made it a solid 3 hearts for me.
*I received an eBook copy of this book from the author via Rachel's Random Resources in exchange for an honest review*
INITIAL THOUGHTS
I just absolutely loved the cover. Before I even read the book blurb, I knew I had to read this one. Love, love, love the cover! And then I read what it was about. Come on! How can I turn down a book about a genie making wishes come true??
WHAT I LIKED
The characters. We are introduced to this cute little town with very memorable characters who will warm your heart. There were different stories about multiple people, and I really enjoyed being brought into their lives. It felt authentic. Yes, there was humor, but there were also very real issues that will pull on your heart strings. For me, I could’ve read a whole book about Ken and his wife who has dementia.
The modern take on genies. I was initially intrigued by how this book was going to go down. I loved the idea of a genie, but I hoped for something new. And I LOVED it. It’s not your typical three wishes and that’s it. Your amount of wishes and the time you get are determined by the Wish-Instigating-Finder-Instrument (WIFI), which is so awesomely ridiculous! Plus, Dhassim made the perfect genie. He was so sweet and needy and funny and entertaining. Loved him!
WHAT DIDN’T WORK FOR ME
Too much going on. Yes, I liked all the characters, but there was just a lot going on. There were so many storylines to follow. And then, multiple characters seemed to have feelings for multiple people, and then all of sudden, they just picked one person to like. It threw me off. I had a hard time really connecting to the characters and to the relationships because it seemed all over the place. When I read a book, I like getting emotionally attached to characters and really caring about what happens to them, and I didn’t really feel that.
Multiple points of view. This was written in the third person, and I personally like first person more, but I don’t usually mind other viewpoints. However, because there were so many characters, I was getting confused. Through most of the book, I was still going back to remind myself who was who.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
This seems to be an unpopular opinion, but this book just wasn’t completely for me. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed it, but I wish I enjoyed it more. I think it would have worked better for me if the story was focused on just Jinnie. Even with just her storyline, there was a lot going on, so I think that would’ve been perfect. But adding all of those other ones just made it hard to really get into. However, the great writing, the unique premise, and the whole modern genie story made it a solid 3 hearts for me.
*I received an eBook copy of this book from the author via Rachel's Random Resources in exchange for an honest review*
July 14, 2020
If you’re looking for a contemporary women’s lit that is humorous, lighthearted with a dash of fantasy, then you’ll love A Wish for Jinnie by Audrey Davis.
Audrie Davis has a delightful voice that had me giggling through most of the book. The main characters were all relatable and the setting in a village just outside Edinburgh, Scotland was a fun escape for me.
I especially adored the scenes with the grandmother, who may just be my favorite character. Her salty humor, tea leaves readings, and penchant to say the absolutely most irreverent thing at the very best time is perfection. I want to be like her when I grow up!!!
Though the genie was a close second. He was so outrageous and I could totally see him running around in women’s velour joggers with sparkles on the seat. Lol. I actually wanted more of him in the story.
I was definitely able to relate with Jinnie, the main character and even learned to love her and wish her the best. Her sassy humor and inner sweetness were definitely endearing.
Here’s the thing, I love romance, and this had loads of opportunity for it, but the author teased and danced around the romance which left me feeling as though I’d been led on. I wanted to witness everyone fall madly in love but instead I read all the build up and had very little of the romance. And no I’m not talking sex. Lol. I can appreciate a steamy scene but what I wanted and didn’t get were the intense looks, the brushing of the hands, the secret....well I’m sure you get the point.
If I’d read this just for a light read and a good laugh, this would definitely deserve 5 hearts. But since I was teased with romance and left wanting, I’ll have to give this four hearts. That’s okay though! I’m going to definitely buy more of this author’s books. Now I’ll know what to expect!
Thank you, Audrey Davis for the complimentary review copy of this book though Voracious Readers.
Audrie Davis has a delightful voice that had me giggling through most of the book. The main characters were all relatable and the setting in a village just outside Edinburgh, Scotland was a fun escape for me.
I especially adored the scenes with the grandmother, who may just be my favorite character. Her salty humor, tea leaves readings, and penchant to say the absolutely most irreverent thing at the very best time is perfection. I want to be like her when I grow up!!!
Though the genie was a close second. He was so outrageous and I could totally see him running around in women’s velour joggers with sparkles on the seat. Lol. I actually wanted more of him in the story.
I was definitely able to relate with Jinnie, the main character and even learned to love her and wish her the best. Her sassy humor and inner sweetness were definitely endearing.
Here’s the thing, I love romance, and this had loads of opportunity for it, but the author teased and danced around the romance which left me feeling as though I’d been led on. I wanted to witness everyone fall madly in love but instead I read all the build up and had very little of the romance. And no I’m not talking sex. Lol. I can appreciate a steamy scene but what I wanted and didn’t get were the intense looks, the brushing of the hands, the secret....well I’m sure you get the point.
If I’d read this just for a light read and a good laugh, this would definitely deserve 5 hearts. But since I was teased with romance and left wanting, I’ll have to give this four hearts. That’s okay though! I’m going to definitely buy more of this author’s books. Now I’ll know what to expect!
Thank you, Audrey Davis for the complimentary review copy of this book though Voracious Readers.
May 21, 2020
I have to say I was very curious about this book due to mention of a genie. For like Jinnie, my knowledge of genies is limited to Aladdin, and well Dhassim is nothing like Robbie Williams, or Trevor Dion Nicholas (West end production), apart from the fact you can't help liking him.
The last thing Jinnie was expecting in her new start, was to take a liking to an old lamp, and have a genie living with her for a few months. She also struggles to think of wishes, but when you have a genie as full in personality such as a Dhassim.
Seeing Dhassim engage with the modern world is incredibly amusing, he seems to have a love of Spice Girls and Jennifer Aniston, which wasn't really to Jinnie's taste, but I was thinking send him over to me, we would have got on like a house on fire !
I enjoyed seeing Jinnie getting to know her village just outside Edinburgh, there are new friends to be made and multiple men that she could be interested in.
We also get a few chapters from Jo's viewpoint, Jo who works in the local cafe and has a heart of gold, but a heart that also want what it can't have. I just can't help but wonder if she is going to appear in another book at some point.
This is the first book I've read by Audrey Davis, and I really enjoyed her writing style, and the way the completely impossibly unreal being (the genie) felt like a regular character and that the magic of wishes felt relatively normal. Although I will say one scene with Dhassim did have a certain romantic Disney song playing in my head, in a complete mirror of one scene from the film - when you read it I'm sure you will know what I'm talking about when it happens!
A very entertaining story that lead me to spend an enjoyable afternoon reading it in my garden!
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
The last thing Jinnie was expecting in her new start, was to take a liking to an old lamp, and have a genie living with her for a few months. She also struggles to think of wishes, but when you have a genie as full in personality such as a Dhassim.
Seeing Dhassim engage with the modern world is incredibly amusing, he seems to have a love of Spice Girls and Jennifer Aniston, which wasn't really to Jinnie's taste, but I was thinking send him over to me, we would have got on like a house on fire !
I enjoyed seeing Jinnie getting to know her village just outside Edinburgh, there are new friends to be made and multiple men that she could be interested in.
We also get a few chapters from Jo's viewpoint, Jo who works in the local cafe and has a heart of gold, but a heart that also want what it can't have. I just can't help but wonder if she is going to appear in another book at some point.
This is the first book I've read by Audrey Davis, and I really enjoyed her writing style, and the way the completely impossibly unreal being (the genie) felt like a regular character and that the magic of wishes felt relatively normal. Although I will say one scene with Dhassim did have a certain romantic Disney song playing in my head, in a complete mirror of one scene from the film - when you read it I'm sure you will know what I'm talking about when it happens!
A very entertaining story that lead me to spend an enjoyable afternoon reading it in my garden!
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
June 27, 2020
I admit it, I was well and truly enticed by the cover of this book. A book about genies and a character called Jinnie, I was sold. Despite my experience of genies being limited to Robin Williams and Will Smith in Aladdin, I thought this was a brilliant concept.
Jinnie's had a horrible break up and is ready for a fresh start. When she moves house and gets a new job at an antiques store, she had no intention of finding a magic lamp. When she takes the lamp home, she learns she has brought home way more than she bargained for. She's brought home a genie inside the lamp called Dhassim, who isn't used to the modern world or people struggling to have ideas for wishes!
There are some great characters in this book and Jinnie is definitely my favourite. She's very selfless and for someone with a genie in her house, she doesn't wish for much! She tolerates all of the genie's strange habits, including keeping a clean house. If she fancies sending the genie my way next, it would be appreciated for that alone!
Jinnie's experience in the village provides her with lots of new friends and potential love interests too. I thought she was spoilt for choice.
I felt like the story was a little slow moving at times and that's reflected in my rating. I tend to be able to sit down and read a romcom fairly quickly and I just didn't feel the motivation to want to pick this up, despite it being a good story. Personally, the book could have been shorter and had the same impact or it needed better pacing. Despite that, I still enjoyed the book and thought it was a solid romance novel.
A magical read that could make your wishes come true.
Jinnie's had a horrible break up and is ready for a fresh start. When she moves house and gets a new job at an antiques store, she had no intention of finding a magic lamp. When she takes the lamp home, she learns she has brought home way more than she bargained for. She's brought home a genie inside the lamp called Dhassim, who isn't used to the modern world or people struggling to have ideas for wishes!
There are some great characters in this book and Jinnie is definitely my favourite. She's very selfless and for someone with a genie in her house, she doesn't wish for much! She tolerates all of the genie's strange habits, including keeping a clean house. If she fancies sending the genie my way next, it would be appreciated for that alone!
Jinnie's experience in the village provides her with lots of new friends and potential love interests too. I thought she was spoilt for choice.
I felt like the story was a little slow moving at times and that's reflected in my rating. I tend to be able to sit down and read a romcom fairly quickly and I just didn't feel the motivation to want to pick this up, despite it being a good story. Personally, the book could have been shorter and had the same impact or it needed better pacing. Despite that, I still enjoyed the book and thought it was a solid romance novel.
A magical read that could make your wishes come true.
June 18, 2020
I'm pleased to share my review for A Wish for Jinnie today. This is the first book I've read by Audrey Davis and I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author and Rachel's Random Resources for a digital copy - my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift.
Jinnie is starting a new life - suddenly single and jobless, she moves to a quiet Scottish village to make a fresh start. New opportunities arrive, for work, new friendships and possible romance too. However the biggest change is having a genie arrive in her life.
This is a lovely read to counteract the gloom felt across the world at the moment. It is a romantic comedy meets fantasy novel. Just as many people wonder what they would do if they won the lottery, this book makes you think about what you would wish for if a genie appeared in your life - personally as a mum of two teenagers, a fridge that refills itself would be fantastic. Jinnie starts to blossom as she makes new friendships, with a little help from her genie.
The story also tackles coping with a loved one losing their memory and recovery from alcohol addiction but overall is a read to cheer you up in troubled times. Thank you Audrey Davis for an enjoyable read.
Jinnie is starting a new life - suddenly single and jobless, she moves to a quiet Scottish village to make a fresh start. New opportunities arrive, for work, new friendships and possible romance too. However the biggest change is having a genie arrive in her life.
This is a lovely read to counteract the gloom felt across the world at the moment. It is a romantic comedy meets fantasy novel. Just as many people wonder what they would do if they won the lottery, this book makes you think about what you would wish for if a genie appeared in your life - personally as a mum of two teenagers, a fridge that refills itself would be fantastic. Jinnie starts to blossom as she makes new friendships, with a little help from her genie.
The story also tackles coping with a loved one losing their memory and recovery from alcohol addiction but overall is a read to cheer you up in troubled times. Thank you Audrey Davis for an enjoyable read.
April 24, 2024
This is a cute amusing and very British read. It’s a long while since I’ve read a British romance so it was a pleasure. It also came with one drink across the kindle moment. I wasn’t ready for this at all.
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I will be moving onto the other two at some point.
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I will be moving onto the other two at some point.
June 24, 2020
Once I had realised that there is more than a touch of magical realism in this romcom and that in essence, it is like a fairy tale, I was able to suspend belief and go with the flow! Jinnie is a lovely central character. She is full of life and you feel for her as she tries to rebuild her life. She always has your sympathy. However, there is more to this book than her story and you soon meet up with some interesting characters, all with their own story to tell.
Set in a friendly little village outside Edinburgh, you see Jinnie settle in to the daily life. Not everyone has a chocolate box life and there are some sad moments, especially around Ken's homelife. Of course, Jinnie's gran is probably the most amusing. If you are looking for a read which will entertain and be full of fun, look no further.
In short: Be careful what you wish for...
Thanks to the author for a copy of the book
June 11, 2020
Before you start this book, you must prepare yourself – you will smile, laugh and probably cry in parts, and this will continue right to the very last page! As a huge fan of Audrey’s books, I had such high hopes for her third novel before I even began. It turned out to be better than I could have ever imagined! I loved the beautifully created characters, each with their own personalities, hopes and dreams, and there is a deep story of both love and friendship with some very unlikely characters. It’s filled with magic, and not the kind that makes you roll your eyes – it flows unexpectedly well with the rest of the story, and I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure to enjoy!
You can read my full review of the book here but beware, there are a few spoilers!: https://aquintillionwords.com/2020/06...
You can read my full review of the book here but beware, there are a few spoilers!: https://aquintillionwords.com/2020/06...
June 28, 2020
I’m thinking a 2.5.
Thank you to Rachel and Rachel's Random Resources and Audrey Davis for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
I’m gonna start this review off by saying this was definitely not the right choice of book for me. Whenever a book has several storylines, I find it very difficult to connect with any of the characters and that's exactly what happened here. In trying to keep up with everyone’s lives, I found myself getting confused and felt like the ending had to be rushed in order to tie everything up.
I think I would have enjoyed this story much more if it were split into several installments. These characters had a lot of potential and I would have liked for each of them to get more "screen time". Angela and Dhassim in particular were the most interesting characters in my opinion and I think their stories were more interesting than Jinnie's or Jo's.
You can read my full review on my blog: https://jenjenreviews.wordpress.com/2...
Thank you to Rachel and Rachel's Random Resources and Audrey Davis for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
I’m gonna start this review off by saying this was definitely not the right choice of book for me. Whenever a book has several storylines, I find it very difficult to connect with any of the characters and that's exactly what happened here. In trying to keep up with everyone’s lives, I found myself getting confused and felt like the ending had to be rushed in order to tie everything up.
I think I would have enjoyed this story much more if it were split into several installments. These characters had a lot of potential and I would have liked for each of them to get more "screen time". Angela and Dhassim in particular were the most interesting characters in my opinion and I think their stories were more interesting than Jinnie's or Jo's.
You can read my full review on my blog: https://jenjenreviews.wordpress.com/2...
July 22, 2020
Escape into a funny book with plenty of heart and more than a dash of magic. Enjoy lots of smiles and laugh-out-loud moments.
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Jilly Cooper. And I've been rubbing every lamp in sight, hoping for my own genie. Sadly it didn't work, but the house is a tad cleaner.
It's not a spoiler (I hope), but the snippets about the gran's clutter were so funny and accurate...
A few years before she died, I visited Mum only to find a lawnmower in her small kitchen.
'What the heck is this doing here?' I said.
'The shed is full.'
It was -- full of junk.
But, I digress, give yourself a treat -- download this book (or buy the paperback) and escape into a world of magical romance and warm, funny, quirky characters.
You won't be disappointed.
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Jilly Cooper. And I've been rubbing every lamp in sight, hoping for my own genie. Sadly it didn't work, but the house is a tad cleaner.
It's not a spoiler (I hope), but the snippets about the gran's clutter were so funny and accurate...
A few years before she died, I visited Mum only to find a lawnmower in her small kitchen.
'What the heck is this doing here?' I said.
'The shed is full.'
It was -- full of junk.
But, I digress, give yourself a treat -- download this book (or buy the paperback) and escape into a world of magical romance and warm, funny, quirky characters.
You won't be disappointed.
June 18, 2020
A book for adults about a genie? I was a bit sceptical about reading this at first but enjoyed it, though I preferred The Haunting of Hattie Hastings by the same author. Jinnie Cooper's move to the sleepy village of Cranley, near Edinburgh, is precipitated by her fiancé dumping her. Her finances and self-esteem have been battered, so she takes a job in a small antiques shop in the village, mainly because it comes with a cottage, and soon settles in. She gets to know the locals, including Sam, who owns the antiques shop, Ken, the publican (whose wife sadly has Alzheimer's) and Janette, who runs the village Post Office. One day she decides to polish an old lamp, et voilà, Dhassim the genie appears! He turns out to be quite a character, though Jinnie manages to keep him secreted in her cottage, at first anyway! What Jinnie does with the wishes he grants her makes an enjoyable read and Dhassim's foray to the pub is a hoot!
July 9, 2020
I’ll never fail to enjoy Audrey Davis’ brand of romantic comedy. A Wish for Jinnie is a fun read packed with a comedic rhythm that keeps the story well-paced and entertaining throughout. I loved Jinnie, and Jeanie Dhassim as much as I enjoyed Sam’s character and the blossoming romance. Audrey Davis always developed does develop fantastic characters though and Jinnie’s gran just leapt off the page - she was fab. The story itself is well developed and believable because despite the element of magic and fantasy the characters’ lives are a reflection of our own.
If you want to lose yourself for a few hours of heartfelt fun, this is definitely the perfect book for you.
Genre: romantic comedy
Rating: 5/5⭐️
If you want to lose yourself for a few hours of heartfelt fun, this is definitely the perfect book for you.
Genre: romantic comedy
Rating: 5/5⭐️
May 23, 2020
After reading The Haunting of Hattie Hastings I was looking forward to another book by Audrey Davis and I was not disappointed. A wish for Jinnie is a fun and whimsical romantic comedy about a woman starring over after a disastrous engagement. As she sets up a new home and a new life in a little sleepy village on Scotland she becomes the new owner of an old lamp and when she meets its inhabitant her life is turned upside down. Will Jinnie sort out her life and fall in love along the way and what is it that her new housemate wants from life. This book is lighthearted and fun to read and great for a Saturday on the sofa listening to the rain outside.
June 22, 2020
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You all know how much I loved The Haunting of Hattie Hastings, and a part of me was quite scared to read this book because of it. It happened to me before to like a novel from an author, and the second book not to be as good as the first one. What if my expectations were too high, and I end up giving this book a bad review? To my happiness, none of these happened to me, and I am so very happy I got to be an early reviewer! (I received a free copy from the author in May)
You all know how much I loved The Haunting of Hattie Hastings, and a part of me was quite scared to read this book because of it. It happened to me before to like a novel from an author, and the second book not to be as good as the first one. What if my expectations were too high, and I end up giving this book a bad review? To my happiness, none of these happened to me, and I am so very happy I got to be an early reviewer! (I received a free copy from the author in May)
June 22, 2020
I received a copy of this book from The Book Club Reviewers- Thank you
Firstly this was an easy 5 star there was no debate Audrey's descriptive writing sealed the deal!
I loved Jinnie (I felt sorry for her but I loved her) she's a character that developed so well throughout the book, sometimes in books where the female character has been dumped you get the sense that the character is a bit drippy and it's all just a bit 'meh' not with Jinnie. She moves to a tiny Scottish village and takes up living with a man (well a genie)
Honestly read it you will laugh so much you won't be able to tell if you are crying- Loved it!
Firstly this was an easy 5 star there was no debate Audrey's descriptive writing sealed the deal!
I loved Jinnie (I felt sorry for her but I loved her) she's a character that developed so well throughout the book, sometimes in books where the female character has been dumped you get the sense that the character is a bit drippy and it's all just a bit 'meh' not with Jinnie. She moves to a tiny Scottish village and takes up living with a man (well a genie)
Honestly read it you will laugh so much you won't be able to tell if you are crying- Loved it!
June 29, 2020
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What a quirky little rom-com this was! Jinne Cooper has moved to a little sleepy Scottish village near Edinburgh to start a fresh after being dumped by her boyfriend. With not much money to her name or a job she ends up getting work in the towns antiques shop, where she picks up some bits and pieces for her new home. Little does she know that the old lamp she picked up is about to turn her life upside down, when a Genie called Dhassim appears before her very eyes whilst she is cleaning the lamp!
Dhassim was a funny character, he was not used to the modern world and see him navigate it was highly amusing, Jinne is a selfless character and when she is armed with the ability to have wishes granted she comes up short and instead uses some to help others in the village.
There is a whole host of characters within this story, and I really would have loved them to have more page time - Jo and Angela especially and maybe there is perhaps a story waiting there for them to come?
This was a quirky feel good rom-com featuring ordinary people with real live struggles mixed with the magical that comes from Dhassim.
4 star read for me.
What a quirky little rom-com this was! Jinne Cooper has moved to a little sleepy Scottish village near Edinburgh to start a fresh after being dumped by her boyfriend. With not much money to her name or a job she ends up getting work in the towns antiques shop, where she picks up some bits and pieces for her new home. Little does she know that the old lamp she picked up is about to turn her life upside down, when a Genie called Dhassim appears before her very eyes whilst she is cleaning the lamp!
Dhassim was a funny character, he was not used to the modern world and see him navigate it was highly amusing, Jinne is a selfless character and when she is armed with the ability to have wishes granted she comes up short and instead uses some to help others in the village.
There is a whole host of characters within this story, and I really would have loved them to have more page time - Jo and Angela especially and maybe there is perhaps a story waiting there for them to come?
This was a quirky feel good rom-com featuring ordinary people with real live struggles mixed with the magical that comes from Dhassim.
4 star read for me.
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