I'm glad I finally made time to read this one. A funny story of what happens when a gift shop owner mixes up a gift for the wife and the lover.. Loved the character of the owner of Wish & Co. An enjoyable read

Minnie Darke's With Love from Wish & Co, was a fun, quick, and light-hearted read. Perfect for curling up outside in the sun and enjoying the last few moments of warmth. Marnie Fairchild has a knack for picking out the perfect gift, and this is why her business; Wish & Co. is so successful. That is until she mixes up a gift for a clients wife and his mistress. The story is told from a few different view points, it is sprinkled with humor, and some romance too.

Thank you to the author and Random House for the advanced reader copy. .

"With Love from Wish & Co." by Minnie Darke is a heartwarming and charming novel that weaves together themes of love, fate, and the magic of unexpected connections. Darke's storytelling prowess shines as she crafts a tale of serendipity, friendship, and the power of making wishes come true. The book's relatable characters and heartfelt plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with fans of romance and women's fiction. Darke skillfully navigates the emotions of love, hope, and the intricacies of relationships, adding depth to the narrative. "With Love from Wish & Co." is a delightful reminder that the universe has a way of bringing people together and granting their heartfelt wishes, leaving readers with a warm and contented feeling as they accompany the characters on their journey of love, self-discovery, and the magic of wishes fulfilled.

This book was a cute read with an ending that I knew was going to be happy. I enjoyed the development of the relationships, and Marnie’s career of choice was interesting and unique. I recommend for those looking for a feel good read!

I think I'm rounding up from 2.5 stars on this one. I didn't love it. So much of it just felt pretentious to me, especially when the ethics of Marnie's gift giving business was discussed. So many of those conversations were with her love interest, Luke. Weirdly enough, Luke had is own side story and I was SOOO much more intrigued by the storyline than the main story. If I could have more Luke and Ivy, the stars given would have been higher.

I loved this book! Super cute :-)
This was a very charming romance novel about a boutique shop owner and professional gift shopper, Marnie. After a snafu with her top customer, she has to navigate making things right with him and also - secretly - dating his son. At the same time, she’s trying to buy a new property for her store and struggling to balance it all. This was an easy and pleasant read, would recommend!

This was my first book by Minnie Darke and I was pleasantly surprised. While the first half of the book moved a little too slowly for me, the second half kept me fully engaged and I was rooting for a happy ending!
I would recommend this to any reader who is a fan of the romcom genre and doesn’t mind a slow pace with a pay off in the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for a free copy of the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Perfect for those who love Hallmark holidays in book form but with a bit more drama. I really liked Marnie's character and her growth in the book was exciting to see. This book gives you a mix of messy characters that are both loveable and selfish, which added depth to the storyline. I didn't find this one to be nearly as holiday as other books so if you don't want a full-blown Christmas story, this book would be the perfect read for you. The unique storyline of gift giving made this one a bit different that other books out there.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an e-ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

In this story you follow Marnie along her journey of owning the shop that belonged to her granddad for her gift purchasing store. After an unfortunate mix up Marnie must decide what the right thing to do is. However, along the way she meets a guy who questions what the right thing is and must decide what is more important to her. The guy or the dream of owning her granddad’s old shop. Overall, this was a lighthearted, lovely story. It was a bit predictable and could be seen coming from early on in the story. If you’re looking for a quick, easy read, this could be a story for you.

I enjoyed this read and almost read it twice it was that good for me. I forgot I read it and picked it up again and thought this sounds like a good story. Start reading it and it sounds familiar. Skim through it and sure enough I have already read it. Thank you MInnie Darke for writing such a good story I almost read it twice.

Two of Marnie’s gifts from her gift buying service got mixed up. This was at the worst possible situation and they were from an important client. I loved the characters and their interactions! The story depicts a wide range of emotions of its characters in an enjoyable way that was hard to put down.

Complications abound in this fun and witty story. Loved the horrible mix up aspect of it, as that trope is always a fun one to see how it'll all work out!

This was the perfect romcom read. Light hearted with a heavy topic. Funny, sweet. Underwhelming. I would recommend it!

"With Love from Wish & Co." is a lighthearted contemporary romance novel that explores the themes of love, forgiveness and self-discovery.

I found the characters to be charming and enjoyed the dual storylines: Brian (Marnie's customer) trying to save his marriage and Marnie falling for Brian's son Luke. On the other hand, the pacing of the story was a bit uneven and I wanted more sizzle between Marnie and Luke.

Still this is a cute read to add to your summer TBR.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary copy.

With Love from Wish & Co. by Minnie Darke was such a delight to read and I couldn't help but love the uniqueness of Marnie's job! There is actually a section in the audiobook that the author reads where she talks about her mom in relation to gift buying and we find out exactly where the idea for the business came from. I couldn't find this in the print copy, so I highly recommend grabbing the audio if only so you don't miss out on that! Much of the focus is on Marnie, but we also have other viewpoints like Marnie's client Brian, Brian's wife Suzanne, Leona his mistress, as well as Luke who is Brian's son. While they probably weren't all completely necessary, I still enjoyed them all and it was definitely interesting getting all sides of the many stories.

There is certainly some heart in this book while the overall feel is pretty easy breezy. It is a little over 12 hours on audio, but the time passes really quickly, and Zoe Carides is a lovely narrator. This is a clean, contemporary romance but it also focuses on more than that, and I liked that Darke took us into the morally gray area of Marnie's gift-buying/wrapping for men who use her services for their secret lovers. The ending dragged on a little bit too long for my liking, but I think this would make an excellent movie and I did like that everything got wrapped up and there weren't any loose ends. I so enjoyed this author's writing style and the setup of the book, so I will certainly be checking out more from her!

This light-hearted read is a great break from the heavier thrillers and mysteries I typically read. While there is some more serious subject matter (infidelity, etc.), it's handled well by the author. I enjoyed Minnie Darke's writing style and will check out her backlist for sure! The combination of women's fiction, drama, humor, and romance has something relatable for almost everyone that will leave you with a good, warm-hearted feeling.

Slow and dragged. I just could not get into the book but managed to finish it. Just meh for me. Many thanks to publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Marnie Fairchild is an excellent gift giver. In fact, she has turned it into her career. She buys, wraps, and delivers the perfect gift for her clients and their loved ones. When her historic family shop is up for sale, she wants to purchase it and move her business into the space she has always dreamed of. That is until she makes the unfortunate mistake of mixing up gifts for Brian Charlesworth's wife and mistress. Now the future of her business is completely up in the air at the worst possible time. Can she save her business and continue to build her dream?

This book took me a long time to get into. I really loved the last 1/3, but I had a tough time making it that far. If you're looking for a slow-paced book that pays off in the end, this is a good choice. I personally prefer a faster pace, but I could see how others would really enjoy the pace of this book.

I just couldn't get into this one. I didn't find the characters as enthralling as I hoped. Not a bad story just not for m.

Easy, lighthearted read, I really liked it and was pleasantly surprised. This was a heartwarming story about family, life and forgiveness. Marnie, Brian, Suzanne and Luke bring this bill to life and take us along foot a wonderful read.