Make a Wish
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3.8 • 25 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
With her signature charm and sense of humor, bestselling author Helena Hunting creates a novel about love, family, and second chances in Make a Wish.
Ever have a defining life moment you wish you could do over? Harley Spark has one. The time she almost kissed the widowed father of the toddler she nannied for. It was so bad they moved across the state and she never saw them again.
Fast forward seven years and she’s totally over it. At least she thinks she is. Until Gavin Rhodes and his adorable now nine-year-old daughter, Peyton, reappear at a princess-themed birthday party hosted by Spark House, Harley’s family’s event hotel. Despite trying to avoid the awkwardness of the situation, she can’t help but notice how unbearably sexy he looks in a tutu. Add to that a spontaneous hives breakout, and it’s clear she’s not even remotely over the mortification of her egregious error all those years ago.
Except Gavin seems oblivious to her inner turmoil. So much so that he suggests they get together for lunch. For Peyton’s sake, of course. It’s the perfect opportunity to heal old wounds. Or it could just reopen them. This is one of those times Harley wishes she could see the future…
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A onetime nanny reunites with her former employer in Hunting's immersive third Spark House contemporary romance (after Starry-Eyed Love). While working for single father Gavin Rhodes to nanny his daughter, Peyton, Harley Spark developed quite a crush. Seven years later, she still harbors embarrassment about attempting to kiss Gavin one night—only for him to respond by abruptly moving away from Colorado Springs. Now 28 and co-running the event hotel that gives the series its name, Harley's shocked when Gavin and an almost nine-year-old Peyton turn up at Spark House for a birthday party. Gavin's back in the area to help run his family business and asks Harley out to lunch with him and Peyton to reconnect. Sparks fly, and the pair decide to try dating—but Gavin's still grieving his wife, who died in childbirth, and feels guilty about moving on. Complicating matters even further is his former mother-in-law's intense dislike of Harley. Will they be able to make it work with the specters of the past hovering over them? Harley's genuine joy at being around children—and her affection for Peyton in particular—adds to her appeal, and the slow-burning romance between her and Gavin keeps the pages flying. Readers looking for a fast-paced story about love after loss should snap this up.
Customer Reviews
All the feels
If you love second chance romances with a single dad added to the mix then Make a Wish should certainly be on your radar. As you would expect from the very talented Helena Hunting this read is entertaining, well written with characters you can’t help loving.
Gavin Rhodes and Harley Sparks have a history and they have known each other for many years because she was once the nanny to his daughter Peyton. Gavin and Peyton have recently moved back and Harley is surprised when she meets him at a Spark House Event and she is event more shocked when he asks her to lunch…….so what does the future hold for this couple well i would one to click to find out if I was you.
This book ticked all my boxes, I fell hard and fast for Gavin, I adored Harley, the chemistry is scorching hot, the banter is witty and the emotion had me in tears but it was a little girl named Peyton who stole the show and took this story to another level. Beautifully written, emotional yet entertaining journey that’s a wonderful addition to the Spark House Series.
Loved it
I love Helena Hunting's writing style. I know when I pick up a book by this author I am in for a well written, entertaining story with characters who you cannot help but fall for.
Make A Wish is a second chance at love story that ticked all the boxes for me.Harley Spark and Gavin Rhodes have a history after all she used to be the nanny to his daughter Peyton. Now Gavin and Peyton have returned and Harley is shocked when she sees the at an event at Spark House.
When Gavin asks Harley to lunch she reluctantly agrees. Make A Wish was an emotional story that had me smiling and crying at times. I loved Harley, she is a woman I could easily see as a friend and one who cares deeply.
The connection she shares with Gavin is strong and I absolutely loved the relationship that they both had with Peyton who almost stole the show form our couple.
A beautifully romantic love story that let me with a smile on my face.
I received an copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley