Book Synopsis
This Christmas, the best wishes aren't found on a list.
The Trouble with Wishes by Julie Daines
Catherine Haywood is desperate to claim the affection of her long-time friend Frederick Milton, but Frederick only seems interested in courting the new young lady in town. Catherine makes a series of wishes, thinking that is the safer route rather than openly putting her heart on the line. But as each wish is fulfilled, she realizes getting what she wished for is not the same as getting what she wants.
We Wish You a Miserable Christmas by Samantha Hastings
Two secret pen fellows meet only to learn that they already know one another in this Christmas comedy of errors! Miserable Margaret resents Mr. Frank Warner and truthfully he is a little afraid of her. They are thrown together in a Christmas house party in London and spend the season skating, decorating, going to the theaters, and even dancing. Margaret discovers that she isn't miserable after all. And Frank, with her help, finds the courage to believe in himself and work for his own happily-ever-after.
Pranks and Wishes by Rachel Kelley Stones
Elizabeth Quincy will do anything it takes to stop her childhood friend, Thomas Westin, from proposing marriage to her younger sister this Christmas. Thomas Westin has a plan. He’s determined to convince Lizzy to be his bride. Only, she keeps avoiding any conversation related to love. In this friends-to-lovers novella, Lizzy and Thomas must learn to trust themselves and each other to see if their feelings will be reciprocated.
Book Details
- Publisher : Mirror Press
- Publication date : September 8, 2025
- Genre : Regency Romance
- Series : Timeless Regency Collection
- Language : English
- Print length : 350 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1952611547
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
My Review
A Season of Wishes made a great pick to kick off this packed December. It melted away my stress. Three novellas make up the book. with each one charming right from the start to the end. The characters plans or schemes go off track in every tale. Still, they wrap up happy making wishes come true, but taking the long way to get there.
Catherine and Frederick grew up as best friends. He comes home from Cambridge to help run the family estate. Catherine notices that Frederick seems to be interested in another young lady which is not in her plans. She keeps wishing in secret and hides her love from him. He loves her too but stays quiet which causes many twists keeping it fun. This is a sweet friends-to-lovers read.
Frank and Margaret shine as characters. They start by swapping letters under pen names. Their sharp banter cracked me up. I couldn't stop laughing at the awkward moments as they are forced together as guests at her sister's home. They eventually figure out they already know each other. This acquaintances-to-lovers tale warms the heart. Pure hilarious fun.
Elizabeth and Thomas share a great story in dual views. They are longtime best friends and loved pranking each other through the years. One Elizabeth's pranks goes wrong and seriously injures Thomas and this changes their friendship and makes them rethink about their true wants and wishes. The friends-to-lovers trope shines here. It's one of my favorites. The warm and inspiring tale was a bit more somber at times, but sparks some joy in the end.
****Meet The Authors****
Julie Daines
Julie Daines is an award-winning and best-selling author. She was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and was raised in Utah. She spent eighteen months living in London, where she studied and fell in love with English literature, sticky toffee pudding, and the mysterious guy who ran the kebab store around the corner.
She loves reading, writing, and watching movies—anything that transports her to another world. She picks Captain Wentworth over Mr. Darcy, firmly believes in second breakfast, and never leaves home without her vervain.
Samantha Hastings
Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen.
Learn more at www.SamanthaHastings.com or connect with her on social media: Twitter @HastingSamantha, Instagram @SamanthaHastingsAuthor, and Facebook @AuthorSamanthaHastings
Rachel Kelley Stones
Rachel Kelley Stones grew up on a farm in Kentucky, and an infamous summer of no television solidified her love for the written word. Traveling to eras past became a favorite pastime and inspired her to pursue a degree in English from Brigham Young University. Fast-forward a decade (or more), and she finally put pen to paper to write her own romantic, historical tales. She now lives with her family in Idaho.
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