Title: The Christmas Wishing Tree
By: Emily March
Published: 2018
Call #: Fic March
All Riley wants for Christmas is a dad. When someone
gives him a number that is allegedly Santa’s, he puts in a request. The phone
number, however, is not to Santa but to Devin Murphy in Eternity Springs who
plays along and talks to the young boy. Jenna, Riley’s mother, meanwhile, is
dealing with a stalker who pulls pranks that threaten her sanity and eventual
safety. A year and a half after the initial call to Santa, Jenna and Riley head
to Eternity Springs for shelter from the stalker that has them on the run. When
she finally meets Devin and shares her troubles, the spark is undeniable. He
then enlists the help of the town to solve her problems. The town, though, might
not be able to help their matters of the heart, though, as Devin is torn
between family and love in Eternity Springs and the call of the ocean that he
grew up with. It might take a Christmas miracle for everyone to get their
happily ever after.
While this is the fifteenth book in the series, it
can definitely be read as a standalone. There are hints of the other couples
from the series, so fans will appreciate the continuation and newcomers will
have their interest peaked. Devin first appeared in book four, so it has been
great to see him grow up. The conflict in the novel does wrap up a little too
quickly, but the overall story is worth the read.
Mary-Megan K.
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