Series: Tarrin's Bay #1
Publication Date: 1st January 2014
Pages: 173
Book Source: Own purchase
Synopsis: When Dr Sylvia Greene makes an impromptu wish at the Tarrin’s Bay Wishing Festival, it's the most out of character action she can think of. Hers is not a life of wishes. Hers is a controlled life of order, plans and preparation…of science and research and diagnosis and treatment. But her past has been weighing on her mind, and decisions made long ago have far-reaching consequences.
A week later, the daughter she secretly gave up for adoption at sixteen arrives in Sylvia's small coastal town with secrets that can't be shared. Between feelings of guilt, gossip, and a growing attraction to an emotionally unavailable colleague, Sylvia's well-ordered life is soon thrown into chaos. She is no longer alone, and for the first time she feels as if her world is open to possibilities.
They say be careful what you wish for, but, for Sylvia, the unexpected consequences may be just what the doctor ordered.
My Thoughts:
The January Wish is a sweet, easy
read but not without substance, likable characters with interesting back
stories round out the story.
Sylvia's
ordered life takes a leap into new territory when she makes a wish
at the Tarrin's Bay Wishing Festival and Grace, the daughter she gave up for
adoption re-enters her life. I was surprised by how much I liked Sylvia and her
obsessive, controlling personality, she does manage to keep her
'uptight' under tight rein but it was nice to see her relax a bit over the course of
the novel. I warmed to newly arrived naturopath Mark immediately but Grace was
my favourite ... a fresh, spring breeze.
Slow
blossoming romance is not the sole focus of the story, there's relationship growth for a number of a key characters, at the forefront Sylvia and Grace. My only
complaint; stilted dialogue interrupted the easy flow of the story just a
little.
I
loved the setting, it was so easy to picture the small coastal town of Tarrin's
Bay with the quirky Mrs May's Bookstore and upbeat Cafe Lagoon.
My
first time reading Australian author Juliet Madison but I'm already looking
forward to February Or Forever. Fingers crossed we get to stay in touch with
these characters as the series progresses.
Connect with Juliet Madison
I probably wouldn't be able to read this one -- I have a hard time with adoption stories :)
ReplyDeleteit's a happy one Julie, but I do understand.
DeleteSounds good
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by B :)
DeleteLooks good and I like the cover.
ReplyDeleteme too Stacy lol
DeleteThis sounds like a lovely read and the cover is so pretty. Another title to add to the ever growing 'wish list' pile!
ReplyDeletemaybe a little 'lighter' than your usual read Karen but I think you'd enjoy it. I've finished February or Forever and it's good too
Deleteprobably a little too chick lit for me but sounds good ;)
ReplyDeleteit's a nice, easy holiday read Sheila :)
DeleteI love stories about people reconnecting...and it sounds like the settings are gorgeous. I like imagining myself in beautiful settings....thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Laurel. The January Wish definitely ticks a few of your boxes ... a 'feel good' re-connection story and lovely setting, hope you give it a try.
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