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Wishful Thinking (The Heartbreak Cafe) Kindle Edition

by Melissa Hill (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 271 ratings
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From the bestselling author of THE HEARTBREAK CAFE is another heartwarming contemporary novel featuring the pretty Irish tourist village of Lakeview

Louise wishes she could be slim, pretty, and popular. So she can’t believe it when it seems her wish is coming true. If only it didn't all cost so much.

Dara wishes she could go back in time, and change everything. But she's married now, and nothing can change that. Can it?

Rosie wishes she knew how to make her children happy. Even though they're both grown up with their own lives, they seem to need her more than ever.

Three very different women, about to make a journey that will change their lives forever. You should be careful what you wish for . .

. "A superb story with exceptionally engaging characters. A gifted writer, and Wishful Thinking puts her up there with the best of the genre." IRISH INDEPENDENT

"Compelling ... a real page-turner" IRISH EXAMINER.
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  4. Publication date
    August 24, 2011
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"A superb story with exceptionally engaging characters. A gifted writer, and Wishful Thinking puts her up there with the best of the genre." IRISH INDEPENDENT

"Compelling ... a real page-turner" IRISH EXAMINER

About the Author

International #1 bestselling author Melissa Hill lives in Dublin and is one of Ireland's most popular female fiction authors.
Her page-turning, twisty, contemporary stories are published worldwide and translated into 25 different languages. Her titles are regular chart-toppers in Ireland and internationally and in 2011 SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY'S (aka A GIFT FROM TIFFANY'S) became one of Italy's Top Ten bestselling books overall.
One of her recent titles is currently in development with a major Hollywood movie studio.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005J0ZWQI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 24, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 24, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1881 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 435 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 271 ratings

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Melissa Hill

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Melissa Hill is a USA Today, Irish Times and international bestselling author living in County Wicklow, Ireland. Her page-turning contemporary novels of family, friendship and romance are published worldwide and translated into twenty-six languages, with many adapted for film and TV.

A Hollywood adaptation of her worldwide bestseller SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY'S, produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine in association with Amazon Studios, is streaming now on Prime Video.

A GIFT TO REMEMBER and THE CHARM BRACELET were also brought to screen by Crown Media Productions USA, with multiple other studio adaptation projects based on her work currently in development.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Kindle Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Have the tissues handy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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Although I have been known to cry at movies, it takes an exceptional book to bring on the tears. No spoiler, but one scene was very emotional for me, bringing back my own memories and feelings. Sometimes a good cry is good for the soul, though, and clears the mind.

These books can be read in any order. However, I am one of those people who has to read from book one. I am glad i did and find myself looking forward to the next story with a great deal of anticipation.
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shoe gal
4.0 out of 5 stars Such fun and relatable characters and it was great to get ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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As with most of Melissa's books they start out slow and build as you get to know the characters. Then towards the end the surprise hits you. Such fun and relatable characters and it was great to get a peek into true Irish girls and see how much alike we all are.
Fun book.
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bosox78
5.0 out of 5 stars another great book
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022
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Another great book by Melissa. Love how you think it's going one way or know something will happen and then it changes and it's even better. Can't wait to continue reading more melissa hill books
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Jooleigh
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the way the characters came to life in this ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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Melissa Hill is the new Maeve Binchy, I would swear she took lessons from her. As with Maeve Binchy's stories, this book was very enthralling. I want to visit Ireland so much because of these two authors. I loved the way the characters came to life in this book, I would like to see a movie of it.The story line was very good and I didn't want the book to end.
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Kindle Custome
4.0 out of 5 stars Good writing you'll remember.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
This series is very, very well written. The characters are fully understandable and interesting. I don't like "romance" books but I have read all in the series happily.
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AnonymeR
5.0 out of 5 stars Wishful Thinking
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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This is by sure my favorite book so far. I was so engrossed, it brought me to tears. The characters are exceptional and you are woven into their lives where you can feel their feelings. A truly great read and again my favorite ... I will never forget it!
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Sheryl P. Bordelon
5.0 out of 5 stars Life's Challenges
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2017
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Few things in life are clear cut when it comes to the affairs of the heart. A good read. Looking forward to the next book!
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Mike n julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013
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I thoroughly enjoy the writing of Melissa Hill. To be honest, I have never heard of her, and one of her books popped on my Kindle. Enjoyable, insightful, a bit of romance, humor, and twists.
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Jullie Greenhalgh
5.0 out of 5 stars Wishful thinking. Wow??
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2021
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I loved this book because it reminds us all to appreciate all the special people we have our lives and how to achieve improvements in our lives through our own efforts!

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Lisa W.
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2022
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The first book I've read by this author. A little predictable in parts, however, enjoyable all the same, highlighting the daily struggles, many people may face.
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5.0 out of 5 stars terrific read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2014
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I have just started reading books by Melissa Hill. She is a terrific writer and her books are written in such a way that you can't put them down, the story lines are all so different.
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anne dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars glad I found Melissa it is a pleasure to read ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2014
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Another superb story each book keeps you hooked ,glad I found Melissa it is a pleasure to read her novels,recomend them.
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Daniel
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2016
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