The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore

Name: The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008466916
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Jaimie Admans

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( 414 ratings, 119 reviews)

Summary

Fifteen years after a misconstrued kiss beneath an ancient wishing tree, Felicity Kerr returns to her coastal hometown and to Ryan Sullivan, the colleague she thought had rejected her. Ryan, now rallying elderly locals to save their cherished sycamore tree from developers, reignites old sparks. With a secret weighing her down, Felicity must decide whether to join the fight and her heart. This heart-warming romantic comedy explores themes of hope, second chances, and the courage to follow one's heart.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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‘Moving, romantic, and downright funny! A magical read, perfect for anyone who’s ever made a wish.’ Samantha Tonge, 5 stars

What do you do when ‘the one that got away’ now won’t go away? In fact, he’s so determined not to go away that he’s literally chained himself to a tree.

The perfect feel good romance to escape with this summer!

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‘Moving, romantic, and downright funny! A magical read, perfect for anyone who’s ever made a wish.’ Samantha Tonge, 5 stars

What do you do when ‘the one that got away’ now won’t go away? In fact, he’s so determined not to go away that he’s literally chained himself to a tree.

Fifteen years ago, Felicity Kerr threw caution to the wind and kissed her colleague Ryan Sullivan under the ancient wishing tree along the coast.

When Ryan failed to respond to her kiss, Felicity was mortified that she’d read his signals so horrendously wrong and left Lemmon Cove for good.

But now Felicity’s job brings her back to her hometown, and face to face with Ryan, who is leading a band of octogenarians rallying to save their beloved 300-year-old sycamore from being bulldozed by property developers.

The spark with Ryan is still there, but Felicity is guarding a secret and as much as she wants to join the protest by his side, she can’t help but hold back.

Will Felicity be able to mend her broken heart and find happiness with Ryan beside the sea?

An utterly hilarious and heart-warming romantic comedy about hope, second chances, and following your heart. Fans of Tilly Tennant, Milly Johnson and Heidi Swain will love this summer holiday of a book!

Readers LOVE The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore!

“If there was a book to truly lift your spirits, this is it. It’s funny, heart-warming, and hard to put down… An absolute must read.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

“Just the book I needed to read… This is the kind of book you will pick up and think just one more chapter and before you know it, you’ve devoured it. A perfect summer read.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

“Jaimie has done it again with another fabulous book. I laughed, I cried and laughed even more… 5 stars is far from enough.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

“Once again Jaimie has created a picture-perfect setting for a magical story… her stories capture my heart and make me believe in magic.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

“Just the sort of book you need to read to cheer yourself up, laugh out loud and even shed the odd tear. Perfect summer reading.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore is celebrated as a moving and funny read that lifts spirits and enchants readers. Reviewers praise its heartfelt humour, perfect summer vibes, and touching portrayal of love and community. It has been described as a perfect pick-me-up and a magical, hard-to-put-down book.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008466916

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 336

Collections

Contemporary Romance Cosy Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Jaimie Admans Romance

About the Author

Jaimie Admans is a 32-year-old English-sounding Welsh girl with an awkward-to-spell name. She lives in South Wales and enjoys writing, gardening, watching horror movies and drinking tea, although she's seriously considering marrying her coffee machine. She loves autumn and winter, and singing songs from musicals despite the fact she's got the voice of a dying hyena. She hates spiders, hot weather and cheese and onion crisps. She spends far too much time on Twitter and owns too many pairs of boots. She will never have time to read all the books she wants to read. Jaimie loves to hear from readers, you can visit her website at www.jaimieadmans.com or connect on Twitter @be_the_spark.

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