The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March
September 2018 – St. Martin’s Press
Giveaway win from the publisher
Description:
Sometimes life’s most magical journeys bring you back to where it all began…From New York Times bestselling author Emily March comes The Christmas Wishing Tree, an enchanting account of the magic and miracle of Christmas.
A man who loves adventure and the open sea, Devin Murphy returns for a short Christmas trip to his small hometown of Eternity Springs. Immersed in the joy and magic of the holiday season all around him, he doesn’t hesitate to play along when a young boy phones Santa to ask for a very special wish. Devin never guesses that a wrong number has the potential to make everything in his life so right.
Jenna Stockton adopted Reilly when he needed a mother and she intends to keep him safe. A small town across the country called Eternity Springs seems like a good place to hide from their past without any complications —until sexy Santa himself discovers her secrets. When Devin proposes a daring plan to face down the danger together and defeat it once and for all, she is tempted. Maybe Devin really is capable of making wishes come true? Perhaps in a Christmas wish they’ll both find the miracle they’ve been looking for all along… (publisher)
My take: I’ve been meaning to try the Eternity Springs series for a long time so after winning a giveaway of The Christmas Wishing Tree from Nise’s blog I decided to jump in there (it’s #15 in the series!). I didn’t feel lost so it can stand alone. It’s a sweet story about a little boy who wants a dad for Christmas. Eventually he and his mom end up in Eternity Springs and discover a Christmas season unlike any they’ve ever experienced. There’s some drama, some romance, and a great community of people that make me want to go back to book one and read the entire series. Recommended to fans of small town romance with a Christmas theme.
I do love stories like this during the holidays.
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Me too, Kathy!
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This book sounds like one I would enjoy, and I’ve been meaning to read the author. I am glad the book can stand alone, as the series is a long one. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, and while I have the intention to go back and read the earlier books I won’t shy away from reading a new one. I love that!
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It always worries me to start a series without reading all the ones before it but it sounds as though this worked for you!
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Just in the past year I’ve started to read books out of order. That was a big step for me!!
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I know exactly what you mean!
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This sounds like a charming Christmas story and series, Mary. Terrific review!
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Thanks, Susan!
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Sounds like a sweet read and the cover is so pretty.
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Hi Dar! It really was a nice story – not saccharine but one with something a little extra than I expected.
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This is a series I have read right through and I did enjoy them all! And I think most of them can be stand alones but still its nice to catch up with lots of the clan.
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I can see why you’ve enjoyed the series, Kathryn. I’ll definitely read more.
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I think I’d enjoy this book and it’s good to know it can standalone. 15 books is too daunting for me to even think about starting.
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Glad to know it can be read out of order. It does sound cute. Thanks for sharing.
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