Cute light hearted read. Read this in one sitting. The characters are delightful and lots to love . The plot was predictable but it’s forgiven because sometimes that’s what you need. Definitely see this being a Netflix romance movie.

Marnie just wants to take Wish & Co to the next level and have an actual storefront so when her grandfather's old store goes up for sale she jumps for it but in her distraction, she makes a huge mistake with her biggest client, Brian who's been two timing his wife. As she tries to help fix the mistake and Brian struggles to save his marriage, the last thing Marnie wants to do is fall for Brian's gorgeous son Luke...what could possibly go wrong?

Thank you to Random House and Netgalley for an advanced readers of this novel for my honest opinion.

When I first started reading "With Love from Wish & Co" I was getting the vibe that Marnie was going to be the quirky, socially awkward characters that are so prevalent in fiction these days. That turned out not to be true. I had a hard time getting a feel on most of the characters in this novel. Character development wasn't really present in this light, predicable, wraps itself up as neatly as the bow on the cover of this book.

That being said it is a nice little story even if its not really based in reality. The setting of Australia sounded lovely and makes me just want to go there and stroll along the streets of this little town.

If you're looking for a nice easy read to take to the beach with you, this is it!

With Love From Wish & Co by Minnie Darke is a lighthearted read that came along at the perfect time, just after I had read a very long and deep book. This is the story of Marnie Fairchild, a professional shopper extraordinaire that makes her clients that are clueless about gifts and/or do not have the time to choose the perfect gift and wrap it to perfection, look like they spent a lot of time and effort coming up with just the right one. Marine has loftier dreams though. In addition to her successful business, she wants to buy the family building, once her grandfather's, from her uncle. Although, an unfortunate mix-up in her business puts it all in jeopardy. There are other characters that are connected in interesting ways and of course, some drama she must work through. I found this book to be entertaining, charming, and left me with a smile on my face.

Thank you Netgalley and Ballantine Books for the e-galley.

This is a layered, cute romance. I appreciated the concept of a professional gift buyer caught up in a family drama. It took me a little while to get into, but once I was into it, I was hooked. The dialogue is a particularly strong point of this story because the characters feel real and their individual motives and struggles feel authentic.

It's an excellent romance with a unique premise, however, it's important to give a trigger warning for infidelity.

3.5 stars rounded down (knocked off .5 stars because the pacing felt a little off in the middle).

Marnie runs a gift buying business and one day she switches the presents for a customers wife and his mistress. As she tries to make things right, we are taken on a story. I enjoyed this book and some of its characters but I felt like it was just too long. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

A delight! Perfect read with a cozy cuppa in a comfy chair. Minnie Drake has crafted a funny, warm and charming novel. I loved the characters and the plot spooled out seamlessly. Great read!

There was quite the mixup in this book really drew me to wanting to read it. It was a little slow to start it and it sort of mellowed out in the middle but this is still a really good book but this is still a really good book. I really wanted to see how things would play out after this epic mix up. It was a sweet rom-com tackling some serious issues that readers of this genre will appreciate.

This book felt more like women's fiction or family drama than a romance per se. Marnie is a professional gift giver and when she makes a terrible mix-up sending one man's wife the gift intended for his mistress, she has to fight to save her reputation and protect her store. I like Marnie's character a lot and did enjoy the secondary story line with the husband trying to win back his wife of forty years. An okay book I liked but didn't love and definitely too light on the romance storyline between Marnie and Luke (the husband's grown son). Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

If you love books about second chances, then this one will fit the bill! With multiple story arcs following characters of all different ages and places in their lives, With Love from Wish & Co. is a light-hearted story about

Marnie owns a gift giving business, and is trying to raise the money to buy her grandfather's old building to restore it and give it a second chance at life. Brian is a client and when an inadvertent mix-up happens, she learns way more than she bargained for about Brian's family and their dynamics. The many characters' lives all interweave into a brilliant, and not always happy, love story.

This story was sweet, it was happy, it was sad, and it was moving. You can't ask for much more.

Thank you to Random-House/Ballantine for providing me an ARC of this book.

Marnie Fairchild is the brains and talent behind Wish & Co. which provides a shopping experience for the wealthy. When she gets distracted, she make a HUGE mistake, and might just find love for herself in the process of trying to make everything right.

Wish & Co was a cute fun read. One of those stories that you know will be tied up in a pretty bow at the end and that’s exactly what you want and need sometimes. I loved the concept behind the book that there is a company that does all your shopping for you, sometimes even picking out better gifts than you would! The main characters job is to help her clients remember important dates and events and find just the right gift for their loved one. What a fun job.
Marnie Owen has impeccable taste and prides herself in knowing what gifts her customers want. Husbands who are too busy to remember anniversaries, bosses buying gifts for their secretaries, even men buying gifts for their mistresses. Wish & Co has a reputation of complete confidentiality and Marnie is the best at knowing what gifts to buy. Her business is growing and her clients are referring her to their friends, all is well until…..
A high powered client has two important events he needs gifts for, his wife and his mistress. Marnie somehow gets the gifts mixed and sends a dressing gown with the initials of his mistress to his wife. Typical man instead of coming clean about his wrong doings he decides to blame Marnie and threaten to take away her clients. Marnie is devastated as she has never made such a terrible mistake and worries this could be the end of Wish & Co.

Charming and the cast of characters grips throughout.
Many thanks to Random House Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The plot caught my attention and I was eager to read this book. I was disappointed, when it let me down. It starts off strong but then it becomes slow moving which was a big disappointment to me. DNF


********************************************I received an ARC for my honest opinion from Net Galley.******************

This was so cute, and a delight to read! It takes place in Australia, where a professional gift buyer makes a huge mistake with one of her best clients. Then starts to fall for said client’s son! You get the perspective of every character in the book, which at times I had to think about whose head we were in, as there is no indication when it switches besides a little present box picture. I liked getting every POV though. I felt like there could definitely have been more character development, the book is rather light and predictable.

Bottom Line: Read it! Would make a great palette cleanser.

**I received a copy of With Love from Wish & Co from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**

It’s my late to the game review of this fun book. There’s no excuse other than I’ve been in a real slump lately. I’m way behind the modest reading goal I set for myself and have just struggled to stay focused.

However, I found myself at home with no children and recovering from minor surgery - so the perfect excuse to force myself to finish one of the four to six books I have going.

Wish & Co. was the winner. Or, I was.

This sweet book is the story of gift buyer Marnie Fairchild - a young woman determined to move her store Wish & Co. into the half-burned former storefront owned by her grandfather - Fairchild & Sons. Marine’s biggest problem is money (shocker!), but also that her father was the black sheep of the family whose gambling addiction destroyed his reputation and business.

When Marnie mixes up two important gifts, each delivered to the wrong recipient, a marriage begins to implode and her dreams go up in flames. However, if your love language is gifts you will not at all be surprised by the way Marnie takes control of the situation to determine her own destiny.

Wish & Co. is an easy read that will remind you of the importance of love, fate, and the fact that humans often screw up with no idea why.

As always, buy your copy from your local, independent bookstore.

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I couldn't get into this book. Unfortunately I just don't think it's for me. I didn't post my review anywhere.

#FirstLine ~ Alone in the quiet of Wish & Co after closing time, Marnie Fairchild decided to give it a try.

I love books that surprise you! This is one of those gems. I was immediately drawn to this beautiful cover, then the title and the story was the literal bow around this awesome story. So many great characters, a fabulous setting an a storyline that was moving and fun. This is a stellar book perfect for book clubs and buddy reads!!!!

WITH LOVE FROM WISH & CO. by Minnie Darke is a fun, cute read, with humor and interesting characters. I enjoyed curling up and reading about Marnie and her company, and her dreams. The entire cast of characters had me rooting for all of them to find their way to their respective HEAs. It made me happy to see that the characters grew and learned from their experiences. A perfect read for the beach or a lazy weekend.
Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. All opinions are my own and freely given.
#WithLoveFromWish&Co #MinnieDarke #Dell #RandomHouse #Ballantine

Marnie comes from a long line of Fairchilds. Only she’s not on the “good” side of the Fairchilds. Despite that, she has made her dreams come true by opening Wish & Co., a gift buying and wrapping service. She has all sorts of clients, mostly rich, some who have complicated situations. Brian Charlesworth is one of those clients. When the gifts for his wife’s 40th wedding anniversary and his mistresses birthday get mixed up, everything changes. For Brian and Marnie. Meanwhile, Marnie’s grandfather’s store comes up for sale and she desperately wants to find a way to buy it. Losing Brian Charlesworth as a client would be devastating to her business and the prospect of buying the new building. When she strikes up a deal with Brian, she doesn’t realize it’s about to get much more complicated. With Love from Wish & Co. was a fun book with likable characters that all do a lot of growing up in the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy.