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A Mirthful Wish
The Thatcher-Adler feud goes back generations. Despite this, Ellie Thatcher befriended Liam Adler when she was a girl. She even managed to get a job at the Adler Reindeer Farm while in high school, the very farm that had once belonged to her family. Now, with college and a stint working overseas behind her, she’s returning home to Reindeer Pass to open a photography studio. But the feud has been reignited and Ellie and Liam are about to get dragged into the middle of it.
Liam Adler has returned to the Colorado town where he grew up to take over the family business after the sudden death of his father. It wasn’t the life path he’d planned, and now he must convince old Eustace who lives in the Buckley Cabin to sell his adjacent land to the Adlers and not the Thatchers. And his opponent is none other than Ellie Thatcher—no longer the sweet and funny little girl he remembers, but all grown-up and strikingly beautiful.
Years ago, Eustace told a young Ellie and Liam about the Legend of Reindeer Pass, where a rare Arctic reindeer herd is rumored to have lived since the first Thatcher and Adler men settled in the valley in the 1800’s. When Ellie and Liam appear before the old man, Eustace tells them he will sell to the first to see the Vaadin, the largest of the elusive female reindeer. But there is more to the legend … only the pure of heart are presented with such a gift. And to a special few, true love is granted.
When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially, when they wish for love.
Everyone deserves the gift of love, but sometimes that's more complicated than it should be.
This year is different.
For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted.
Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A MIRTHFUL WISH to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.
Liam Adler has returned to the Colorado town where he grew up to take over the family business after the sudden death of his father. It wasn’t the life path he’d planned, and now he must convince old Eustace who lives in the Buckley Cabin to sell his adjacent land to the Adlers and not the Thatchers. And his opponent is none other than Ellie Thatcher—no longer the sweet and funny little girl he remembers, but all grown-up and strikingly beautiful.
Years ago, Eustace told a young Ellie and Liam about the Legend of Reindeer Pass, where a rare Arctic reindeer herd is rumored to have lived since the first Thatcher and Adler men settled in the valley in the 1800’s. When Ellie and Liam appear before the old man, Eustace tells them he will sell to the first to see the Vaadin, the largest of the elusive female reindeer. But there is more to the legend … only the pure of heart are presented with such a gift. And to a special few, true love is granted.
When Christmas comes around, everyone has their own special wish. For some, those wishes are as simple as getting the perfect gift for that special someone. For others, those wishes are much bigger. Especially, when they wish for love.
Everyone deserves the gift of love, but sometimes that's more complicated than it should be.
This year is different.
For those pure of heart, their wishes, even their wishes for true love, just might be granted.
Wishing for Love is a heartwarming series about Christmas wishes of love coming true for those who have the purest of hearts. If you're looking for a feel-good read this holiday season, pick up A MIRTHFUL WISH to meet the authors of this heartwarming holiday romance series and find your next happy ever after.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2023
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About the author
Kristy McCaffrey
78 books517 followersKristy McCaffrey writes historical western romances brimming with grit and emotion, as well as romantic contemporary adventures. Her work is filled with smoldering romance, compelling heroes, determined heroines, and her trademark mysticism.
Although she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering, she shifted to being a stay-at-home mom and part-time writer until her four children were grown. Now she runs her writing business full-time while enjoying the perks of being the boss, which mostly entails playing with her grandchildren whenever the opportunity arises.
Her first novel, The Wren, was a CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, a Texas Gold finalist, and a HOLT Medallion finalist for Best First Book. The Sparrow was a 2012 Winter Rose Winner. The Blackbird won the 2015 Laramie award for Best in Western Romance. Her contemporary adventure, Cold Horizon, was a 2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction winner, and Ancient Winds was a 2022 HOLT Medallion finalist.
An Arizona native, Kristy resides in the desert north of Phoenix with her husband and rescue mutt - an American Bulldog named Jeb. Sign up for her newsletter at http://kmccaffrey.com/subscribe/ to receive her latest book news as well as subscriber-only content.
Kristy is a member of Novelists Inc.
Although she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in mechanical engineering, she shifted to being a stay-at-home mom and part-time writer until her four children were grown. Now she runs her writing business full-time while enjoying the perks of being the boss, which mostly entails playing with her grandchildren whenever the opportunity arises.
Her first novel, The Wren, was a CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, a Texas Gold finalist, and a HOLT Medallion finalist for Best First Book. The Sparrow was a 2012 Winter Rose Winner. The Blackbird won the 2015 Laramie award for Best in Western Romance. Her contemporary adventure, Cold Horizon, was a 2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction winner, and Ancient Winds was a 2022 HOLT Medallion finalist.
An Arizona native, Kristy resides in the desert north of Phoenix with her husband and rescue mutt - an American Bulldog named Jeb. Sign up for her newsletter at http://kmccaffrey.com/subscribe/ to receive her latest book news as well as subscriber-only content.
Kristy is a member of Novelists Inc.
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December 12, 2023
WHERE MYTH MEETS MAGIC
While the story is part of A Holiday Romance series, it will read as a standalone. You know you have read and enjoyed a great book when you end it with a smile on your face. I truly enjoyed this story, the characters, the angst, and the family feud. Maybe it is time for the Adler-Thatcher feud to end by the younger generation.
Liam Adler will return to Reindeer Pass, Colorado after the sudden death of his father. He needs to take over running the family business. While he loved his life in Pennsylvania, family is important to him.
Ellie Thatcher did as she said, she went abroad, photographing, and even living in Finland. But with a health scare of her mother’s, she decides it is time to return home.
Because Liam is an Adler and Ellie is a Thatcher, they joke about each other and the family feud. Ellie even worked for several years at the Reindeer farm, having a unique connection with the reindeer. But since they have both returned to the area, it seems they keep running into each other—and there is a chemistry between them. But, that can never happen—or can it?
Eustace Hapgood has land bordering the Thatcher, Adler and Osborn properties. He is getting up in years, and with the death of his wife, he wants to relocate. Rather than sell the land outright, he makes a pact with Ellie, Liam, Mark Osgood, and Jennifer Dixon. The first one to bring him photographic proof of finding Vaadin, will be the one to purchase his property.
Eustace: Because there’s more to this life than what you see with your eyes. I’ll give you a hint about the Vaadin. To find her, you’ll need to believe.
Ellie: In what?
Eustace: In magic. In yourself. And in true love.
You need to read this fun story with mystery, myth, and magic, and don’t forget about the reindeer and love.
While the story is part of A Holiday Romance series, it will read as a standalone. You know you have read and enjoyed a great book when you end it with a smile on your face. I truly enjoyed this story, the characters, the angst, and the family feud. Maybe it is time for the Adler-Thatcher feud to end by the younger generation.
Liam Adler will return to Reindeer Pass, Colorado after the sudden death of his father. He needs to take over running the family business. While he loved his life in Pennsylvania, family is important to him.
Ellie Thatcher did as she said, she went abroad, photographing, and even living in Finland. But with a health scare of her mother’s, she decides it is time to return home.
Because Liam is an Adler and Ellie is a Thatcher, they joke about each other and the family feud. Ellie even worked for several years at the Reindeer farm, having a unique connection with the reindeer. But since they have both returned to the area, it seems they keep running into each other—and there is a chemistry between them. But, that can never happen—or can it?
Eustace Hapgood has land bordering the Thatcher, Adler and Osborn properties. He is getting up in years, and with the death of his wife, he wants to relocate. Rather than sell the land outright, he makes a pact with Ellie, Liam, Mark Osgood, and Jennifer Dixon. The first one to bring him photographic proof of finding Vaadin, will be the one to purchase his property.
Eustace: Because there’s more to this life than what you see with your eyes. I’ll give you a hint about the Vaadin. To find her, you’ll need to believe.
Ellie: In what?
Eustace: In magic. In yourself. And in true love.
You need to read this fun story with mystery, myth, and magic, and don’t forget about the reindeer and love.
December 18, 2023
Oh my goodness this is soooo adorable. Christmas wishes do come true…..Liam Adler and Ellie Thatcher , although their families feud spans generations , they were friends when they were young . When fate steps in and the two find each other at crosshairs. He is returned to take over the family business and she the same. When Liam plans to find Old man Eustace and goes to Buckley Cabin to persuade him to sell the adjacent land to the Adlers not the Thatchers…Ellie is all grown up and feisty , beautiful and he has a fight on his hands …when they are told the first of them to see the elusive Reindeer wins the deal…. Well I think we knew where this was heading but hey this is a Christmas story ,and it’s told ever so delightfully in the brilliant prose of Kristy, super narrative and descriptors
December 20, 2023
This book is a pleasure to read all the way to the great ending! It takes you from New York business districts to the mythical town of Reindeer Pass, CO and all the mountains and wilderness offer. Liam has come home to take over his family business and runs into to Ellie who has had a crush on him for years. Their grandfathers have been feuding for years about property lines and reindeer issues! However the book takes a turn and the reindeer raised by Liam’s family becomes a focus for all the characters and a romance and marriage is the pleasant outcome!
I can’t wait for the next adventure and romantic novel from Kristy McCaffrey.
I can’t wait for the next adventure and romantic novel from Kristy McCaffrey.
December 21, 2023
The Adler's and the Thatcher's have been feuding for decades all because of a pair of old men's insecurities. Ellie Thatcher has come home to Reindeer Pass due to her mom's health scare and wants to set up a photography studio in Barstow. Bella Thatcher is the proprietor of Bella's Bakery in Barstow. Liam and Ryan Adler have feelings for the Thatcher cousins. This story is full of family drama and romance, ending in a HEA. Very highly recommended.
I received a copy of this book from the author via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a copy of this book from the author via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 14, 2023
This book will give you all the Christmas feels in a cute Holiday romance. Liam is a sweetheart, I love that he encouraged and supported Ellie from the beginning even though their families were technically feuding. I loved Ellie’s passion for nature and animals, especially reindeer. Even though this book takes place in Colorado, I felt transported back to Finland through Ellie’s memories and description of her time traveling there. Super charming story with a bit of mystery and mysticism in the mix, definitely a great read to put you in the Holiday spirit.
December 15, 2023
Stubborn Grandfathers lead to a rift spanning a lifetime. Christmas magic with abounds with a rare Arctic Reindeer herd and old friends returning to town to take up their places in their families once again. Can Liam and Ellie return to their former friendship and not let the family feud intrude on their lives too much?
This is a feel good read and one I highly recommend!
This is a feel good read and one I highly recommend!
December 16, 2023
I love reading Christmas romances during the season especially. This book offers romance, nature, magic, humor and reindeer. But not any ol' reindeer, a magical white reindeer. Ellie returns home to find while traveling the world, home was where she found everything she needed and more. A wonderful holiday read.
December 19, 2023
This was a wonderful charming Christmas romance! I loved how the story unfolded with mystery, a fued, romance, love and don't forget, a dose of magic. The characters were so charming and the renewed friendship of Liam and Ellie was heartwarming. Abeautifully written, cute, holiday story that will keep you reading until the end.
January 19, 2024
A Mirthful Wish: An Enemies to Lovers Christmas Romance!
I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book! I enjoyed following the main characters, Liam and Ellie, along with many of the secondary characters. The storyline is full of romance, angst, and woven in between, are the mythical reindeer. Are they real or a folklore? JudyE
I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book! I enjoyed following the main characters, Liam and Ellie, along with many of the secondary characters. The storyline is full of romance, angst, and woven in between, are the mythical reindeer. Are they real or a folklore? JudyE
December 16, 2023
This was a sweet and easy read between two people who come from opposing families. Ellie and Liam's journey was worth the read and inspiring to see two people meant to be overcome the obstacles in their way!
March 12, 2024
romance and reindeer!
I really enjoyed not only the romance, but learning a little about reindeer, as well, with a little mysticism to finish the allure.
I really enjoyed not only the romance, but learning a little about reindeer, as well, with a little mysticism to finish the allure.
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