"Make A Wish will curl your toes, tickle
your funny bone, and leave you with the best warm and fuzzy feelings."–Kylie
Scott, New York Times bestselling author
Make A Wish, an
all-new second chance, single dad contemporary romance from New York Times
bestselling author Helena Hunting, is now available!
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…
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“Do
you know where Gavin is taking you for dinner?”
“Nope,
he just said wear something nice,” I reply.
“Did
you pick up some sexy lingerie to wear under your dress?”
“I
guess it depends on whose version of sexy we’re talking about.”
Avery’s
version of sexy lingerie is upgrading from a sports bra to one with padding and
black bikini briefs. London, on the other hand loves,[HH1]
all things lace and satin and delicate. I’m
somewhere between the two.
London
stops messing with my eyebrows and gives me a stern look. “Please tell me you
bought new underwear for this date.”
“Who
says he’s going to see my underwear at the end of the night?” I challenge.
“Oh
please.” London props a fist on her hip. “Isn’t Peyton sleeping over at her
grandparents’ place?”
“As
far as I know, yes.”
“So
he’ll be able to come back to your place and stay the night if he wants,”
London says.
“Do
you think I should invite him back to my place?” I glance between my sisters.
“Why
wouldn’t you?” Avery rubs her belly.
“It’s
our first date.”
Now
it’s Avery’s turn to give me a look. “You’ve been seeing him on a weekly basis
since July. It’s October[CD2] [HH3] .”
“Because
of Peyton.”
“Uh,
we all know that’s bullshit.” Avery makes a circle motion and points at me.
“I
was in a relationship for most of the time I was spending with them,” I argue.
Avery
rolls her eyes. “Chad was a nice guy, but he was a fun-for-now boyfriend, not a
get-serious boyfriend. And he was way too into fantasy sports. No one should be
in that many fantasy leagues. It’s not normal, and that’s coming from a
self-professed sports junkie.”
“Still,
don’t you think I should wait a while before jumping into bed with Gavin?” I
bring my fingers to my lips then drop them to my lap so I don’t ruin my gloss
or my nails.
“It’s
whatever feels right,” London says. “And you want to make sure that you’re
actually into Gavin on his own, rather than the Gavin-and-Peyton package.”
“How
is she going to figure that out unless she gets naked with him?” Avery argues.
“Sex
complicates things. You know that better than anyone,” London says pointedly.
She’s referencing the way Avery and Declan nearly imploded back when they
crossed the line from best friends to best friends with a lot of
benefits.
“My
situation with Declan is not even remotely the same as what’s going on with
Harley and Gavin. Declan had major commitment issues, and I made a stupid
mistake. Now we’re super happy and totally in love and having a baby.” Avery
turns back to me. “I think you need to do whatever is right for you. It’s up to
you whether you let him see your underpants.”
London
sighs and shakes her head, then her eyes go wide, and she takes me by the
shoulders. “Please tell me your underwear are not cotton.”
“There’s
nothing wrong with cotton underwear. They breathe,” Avery says defensively.
“There’s
nothing wrong with them in the general sense, but for a date and potentially
the first underpants sighting, cotton is a no-no.”
“They’re
not cotton,” I assure her.
She
arches a brow and I sigh.
“They’re
satin with a lace waistband and a floral print.”
“Okay.
As long as they don’t have a cartoon pattern on them, we’re good,” London says
with relief.
My
phone buzzes on the vanity, Gavin’s name flashing across the screen. I nab the
device and check the message. He’s just pulled into Spark House. “He’s here.
I’m so nervous. Why am I so nervous?”
“Because
you want to get naked with him,” Avery says.
“Because
you like him, and you’re changing the dynamic of your relationship,” London
says.
“And
you want to find out if he’s got the moves between the sheets.” Avery grins.
She gives me a fist bump. “Just remember, you don’t need to wait five dates
before you get in the sack with this one.”
“But
don’t feel like you need to rush into anything either.” London turns me around
once to make sure my dress isn’t wonky in the back, and then they’re ushering
me into the hall.
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Make a Wish by Helena HuntingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have loved my journey with the 3 Spark sisters. Harley is the youngest and unlike her sisters, she isn’t as business savvy but she loves working with her sisters at Spark House. Her real passion is working with children. She had pulled away from being a nanny after she got too attached to her last client, Gavin. But when Gavin and Peyton return to the area, she finds herself falling into helping with the transition and becoming a comforting person for Peyton. Gavin’s world flipped when he lost his wife the day he gained his daughter. His mother-in-law has been a strong influence but he is working to assert his independence to build the life he needs and wants for him and Peyton. When he runs into Harley, he’s appreciative of her willingness to spend time with them. He struggles with his attraction to her since she has a boyfriend. Harley is at a crossroads, realizing she has lost sight of her dreams and settled to ensure she spends time with her sisters. Having Gavin back and spending time with Peyton becomes the catalyst she needs to find her confidence again and fight for her dreams. I loved how this unfolded as they both had to stand up for what they wanted to build the future they truly wanted. I enjoyed this couple and the challenges they faced to embrace the love that they deserved. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.
About Helena Hunting
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Helena Hunting lives outside of Toronto with her amazing family and her two awesome cats, who think the best place to sleep is her keyboard. Helena writes everything from emotional contemporary romance to romantic comedies that will have you laughing until you cry.
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