Summary of Wishes, by Jude Deveraux

Dive into the whimsical chaos of 'Wishes' by Jude Deveraux, where romance, family antics, and dreams collide in a delightful tale!

Ah, Wishes! The seventh installment in the Montgomery/Taggert series, where dreams and absurdities collide in a rom-com soup! If you thought every family had its quirks, wait until you dive into this melodrama. Let's talk about the characters who could easily win "Most Likely to Forget What They Were Doing Mid-Sentence" award!

Our heroine here is none other than the charming but slightly neurotic Wanda, who has been hiding in the shadows of her family's genetic circus. She's not just any protagonist; she's the quintessential underdog itching to break out of her shell with a sprinkle of magic dust and a dash of romance. And what do you know? She gets this charming idea that she deserves a dreamy fairy-tale life. Sounds like every Tuesday night in a rom-com, right?

Enter a mysterious stranger-yes, because what's a good story without one? This dashing fellow just happens to stumble into Wanda's mundane existence like a toddler on a sugar high. Spoiler alert! (I mean, do we even need that in a romantic plot like this?) Their paths cross in the town of Hopewell, and the sparks fly so high that the fire department might show up!

As Wanda negotiates her emotional roller-coaster, she also has to juggle about half a dozen side characters straight out of a "who's who" of family dysfunction. Seriously, forget Game of Thrones and bring on the Montgomerys because these folks put the "fun" in dysfunctional! We have nosy aunts, quirky cousins, and the occasional wise grandparent that reminds us to live our best life while sipping lemonade on the porch.

Now, amidst all this family chaos, the story weaves in themes of love, destiny, and that eternal question: "Can I have my cake and eat it too?" (Yes, please!) Our heroine must figure out if her wishes for the perfect life can actually coalesce without turning her into a hot mess express.

As the plot thickens, expect all manner of dramatic twists and turns. Secrets come to light that would make a soap opera writer proud, each one sprinkled with just enough absurdity to remind you that, yes, this is fiction, thank goodness! And let's not forget the copious amounts of humor that punctuate the dense moments of angst.

To wrap it all up, buckle your seatbelt because Wanda's journey is like a bumpy ride through a funhouse mirror-awkward, hilarious, and occasionally disorienting. If you're in the mood for a light read that tackles some heavy topics wrapped in a delightful package of romance and chaos, then Wishes might just be your ticket to a whimsical escape. Now, go forth and enjoy a dash of family shenanigans mixed with a pinch of love and all the wishful thinking you can muster!

Maddie Page

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