The Wish Club

Rossmara Family #5

by Stella Cameron

As children, Max Rossmara, the son of a viscount, and Kirsty Mercer, a tenant farmer's daughter, were unlikely yet inseparable friends. Innocent to the demands of convention, they formed a club for wishing. And each had only one wish: to be together forever.

But Max's family pressured him to live in another world, and leave Kirsty behind. Now, changed from a gentle boy into a bitter man, he returns to his Scottish estate, swearing to make his childhood wish come true. And when he calls Kirsty to the castle to work as his assistant—an unprecedented position for a woman—she warily goes to his side. How familiar it feels...and how soon pleasure becomes peril when they risk everything to wish again for a world that will let them love.

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance

432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

Stella Cameron is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. With over fourteen million copies of her books in print, Cameron is now turning her pen to mysteries and independently publishing COLD, Introducing Alex Duggins. She draws on her English background for this new, already critically acclaimed mystery series. Atmospheric, deeply character and relationship driven, COLD reveals the power of old secrets to twist the present. Cameron’s reputation for using her backgrounds to add tension and allure to her stories is heightened again.

Cameron is the recipient of the Pacific Northwest Achievement Award for distinguished professional achievement and for enhancing the stature of the Northwest Literary community. She lives in Washington with her husband Jerry, her Papillon Millie, black cat Zipper, and a cheeky little tabby named Jack.

Reviews

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book when I was younger and remembered really liking it. I couldn’t remember the title so I scoured the internet trying to figure it out with just the few details I had of it. That is the only reason I bothered finishing it the second time around. I’ve come to realize my standards were not very high when I was in high school. I just read whatever I could get my hands on. The hero was not very likable at all and the heroine was a complete doormat. Just no.

[Susan Ross · Rating 2 out of 5]

I generally like Stella Cameron but not this time.

The kinky sex by secondary characters did not add anything to the book in my opinion.

The hero, Max, was wonderful when introduced in a former book as a child. In this book Max is, at times, is borderline abusive to a woman he claims to love. He has no regard for her reputation. And he hasn't the guts to just marry her.

Our heroine, although very likeable, seems oblivious to his intentions in the beginning and a milksop afterwards.

Stuart, Max's adoptive father, is so intent on having him marry someone with a title, that he's fails to investigate Max's "intended" and her entourage. He's supposed to be a smart man.

All in all, I found this book a let down.

If you decide to read this book I would definitely read the one with Justine and Stuart first to get a grasp on what is going on.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a compelling read about wishes made-some broken, some kept. It's about friendship and love and following your heart. It's a good read.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

readable.

[Veronica Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good one...this one's historical too.