The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March is a book that you can start and finish in one day. In fact you don’t want to put it down. There were many twist and turns, and keeps you turning the pages to find out what happens next. The characters were well developed and the town is described so well that I want to move there. This is the first book I have read from Emily March’s Eternity Springs Series but it won’t be the last. Even though this is book fifteen in the series it can very well be read as a standalone. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC.

What would you say if you received a phone call from a little boy who thought he was talking to Santa Clause? If you are Devin Murphy, you talk to that little boy, Reilly, as though you are a very kind and thoughtful Santa Clause.

When Santa finds that what Reilly really wants for Christmas is a Dad,he tell him he must continue to believe.

Devin is a very good guy. He is part of a loving family and that makes him a Santa who knows how to talk to little boys. And when he gets the opportunity to speak to Reilly's mother, Jenna, he is very interested in such an fascinating woman.

They have several conversations and Devin finds that Jenna and Reilly are under siege from someone who is spending a great deal of time trying to make their lives miserable. In fact, it even gets to be a threatening assault. No more simply sending large number of pizzas, now things are becoming dangerous.

Devin is home visiting his family in Eternity Springs Colorado. His life is in Australia with his boats and fishing guide work. He loves the sea.

Eternity Springs is a small town which is absolutely a perfect place to live. People who live there are kind, thoughtful, protective and loving toward their neighbors. But, most of all, it seems that there is magic in Eternity Springs. There are events which are not easily explained, but each of the events makes someone's life better.

I am almost ashamed to admit that this is the first book I have ever read by Ms March. She has created a town that is a haven filled with comfort and warmth for everyone who arrives. She has also created characters who are people I would love to meet.

Jenna, Reilly and Devin all have their ups and downs in their lives. Every up and down is very realistic. These are people who have real emotional issues. There are fears and anxieties. And there are relationships which are carried on by very human people. Which means things do not always go smoothly.

At times, it is obvious that Jenna and Reilly are living very precarious lives. And that situation makes the reader hope for the very best for them.

This is part of a series, and since I have not read any previous books in the series, I had to do a little catch up. But, characters are explained, relationships are illustrated and past plots are used to help things move forward.

There was never a time I felt lost.

There were many times I felt very grateful to be sharing in the lives of Eternity Springs.

This is a wonderful story. The mysticism provides the feeling of magic which is lovely in any season whether Christmas or not.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a feel good read. And don't forget to always believe!

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are completely my own.

It's hard to believe this was my 15th visit to my favorite town in Colorado, and it did not disappoint! I have actually re-read 8 or 9 of these so I go a lot more often than that. It's really good to catch up with the residents and see who is in for an adventure. This time it was Devin Murphy's turn. Home from Australia visiting for the holidays, Devin has no idea one misplaced phone call is about to turn his world upside down...or is it right side up? When he answers a call and hears the voice of a little boy named Reilly thinking he's reached Santa, Devin can't help but play along. The child asks for one thing, all he's ever wanted in his young life. He wants a Dad for Christmas.
Reilly's mom Jenna, adopted him when his birth mother died when he was a baby. When circumstances force her to get away from home quickly, she decides to visit a little town in Colorado called Eternity Springs at Christmas. Reilly is introduced to Celeste Blessing's ritual of placing a special ornament, while making a wish, on her special Christmas Wishing Tree. You have to keep it a secret, keep it in your heart and know that it will come true if you believe. Well Reilly firmly believes, and it is up to the healing powers and Christmas magic of Eternity Springs to make it come true. Throw in a dog, Santa (Devin) and a few special deliveries and Reilly might just get his wish.

Love, love, loved the latest installment of Eternity Springs. This story is family and small town magic at it's best.

I do love this series, and this was a very enjoyable addition. I wouldn't really call it a Christmas story though as it's set throughout the year with just part of it at Christmas.

Jenna and her little boy Reilly are being targeted by some unknown person who whilst not physically harming them is stalking them and causing hassle in their lives through various acts, i.e. sending them 24 pizzas at a time amongst various events. Then it escalates and a couple of very scary events happen involving the police and Jenna decides enough is enough after a few house moves to different cities, as poor Reilly is understandably traumatised, and they take off in an RV to tour around and live below the radar, changing their loook and names, and of course on one of their stops visit Eternity Springs again, which they had visited one Christmas and fallen in love with.

Devin Murphy is part of the Eternity Springs family, everyone knows one another, but lives in Australia where his fishing business is based, although the rest of his family are in Eternity Springs and he visits fairly often.

With a little bit of the usual meddling by the quite mystical Celeste Blessing and 'Santa', Reilly and Devin get to know one another by a accidental phone call one Christmas, until their paths eventually cross in Eternity Springs.

There is a bit of suspense in this book with the stalker, but also lots of fun with great characters and lots of pregnancies(!), with all women due at the same time.

This is a really lovely series, and Eternity Springs sounds like a fabulous place to live.

This was a good story about having hope and believing that there is something positive to look forward to in the midst of adversity.
Jenna and Devin were wonderful characters that drew your attention right away.

The Christmas Wishing Tree is book fifteen from the Eternity Springs series and my first introduction to Emily March's books. I liked it and will look for more by her in the future. Five stars.

I love Emily March's writing - the communities she creates are always ones I wish I could climb into the book and join. This book was no exception. However, I just couldn't connect to the two main characters or feel the chemistry between them. The timeline was difficult to follow, and when they first ally meet, I didn't feel the spark. The author said it was there, but I didn't see it. Instead, as soon as they saw each other, they were instantly intrigued. But then Devlin decides he's not the relationship kind (he's a one night stand kind of guy) and after that I was done. Too cliche. Emily March is better than that. Not my cup of tea, but still a fan!

I would love to live in Eternity Springs. It is truly a magical place.

Devin is perfectly happy with his life. Being a fishing guide in Australia with no wife or kids. And he loves coming home to his family in Eternity Springs. And it is during that Christmas visit that mysterious and magical things begin to happen. Doing a good deed ruins his phone and the one he has borrowed is apparently the number for the North Pole. So when he gets a Christmas Eve call from a little boy in Nashville who really wants a Dad for Christmas, something about it pulls at him.

In Nashville, Dr. Jennifer Stockton is celebrating Christmas Eve with her son when all hell breaks loose as the doors are broken down, and a SWAT team with guns is staring at her. She has been swatted. But who is this mysterious stalker who keeps finding her and terrorizing her and her son, Reilly?

When the two finally meet in Eternity Springs, Devin and all the guys are determined to help Jenna and uncover her stalker.

Will her phone Santa come through? Will she finally be able to find peace and safety for herself and Reilly? You will have to read this one to find out.

A story of family, love, healing and maybe a bit of magic!

Netgalley/September 25th 2018 by St. Martin's Press

This is one series that I’ve read every book in and eagerly anticipate the next release so I was thrilled to get an early copy of this one. If you’ve never visited Eternity Springs and gotten to know its citizens, you're truly missing out on one of the best experiences the fictional world has to offer. Every time I'm immersed in one of these books it's like coming home, and I'm delighted to catch up with these wonderful characters. March has a way of bringing the setting to life, engaging all senses fully, and the perception is more life-like than any virtual reality experience. No one does warm, welcoming, quaint small town quite like March, and I’m hoping she's immortal so this series can go on forever.

Eternity Springs, Colorado, is a special place where hearts go to heal and wishes come true. Celeste Blessing, the Gold Wing riding angelic resident, seems to always know what the souls in her town need, including Devin Murphy when he's visiting his family there at Christmastime. When Devin's cell phone gets damaged and Celeste gives him a loaner, along with some words of wisdom, he doesn’t think much of it. But a phone call from a five-year-old boy looking for Santa and wishing for a daddy, as well as the conversations that follow as Devin stands in for Santa, plot a course for Devin's life he never could have expected. Fate has a way of giving Celeste a helping hand, and it shouldn’t be any surprise when, months later, Devin stops to help a little boy and his mom with tangled fishing lines and they turn out to be his phone buddy, Riley, and Riley’s mom, who've run from danger to Eternity Springs.

We first met Devin as a teenager with a bit of an attitude, so following his journey to happily ever after was all the more special. I always enjoy it when a hero is anti relationship or marriage and love sneaks in and changes his plan, and Jenna and Riley wreak havoc on Devin's commitment to his bachelor lifestyle. It took some time for the stars to align for Devin and Jenna, but sometimes people need repeated messages from destiny, with their paths crossing several times, before they’re ready to accept their once-in-a-lifetime love. March does a beautiful job of introducing the hero and heroine and then returning them to their separate lives, building the reader's expectation and anticipation without a lot of angst or frustration. Instead, the reader is able to relax and enjoy the ride, confident that the twists and turns of journey will eventually bring them together.

Jenna and her son Riley have trouble on their heels and the people of Eternity Springs open their arms to them both. I immediately connected with this strong and intelligent doctor who is a single mother by choice, having adopted Riley at a young age. Nothing is more important to her than her son and his safety. Since the Santa conversations with Riley, this boy and his mom have become special to Devin, and he’ll do everything in his power to keep them safe. And when members of the community jump in to help, the bad guy doesn’t stand a chance.

I’d be hard pressed to choose a favorite element in this book. From the realistic small town and supporting characters, to Devin, Jenna and Riley who owned my heart in all of two seconds, and their story which pretty much reads itself, everything about this book is phenomenal. If I had any critique it might be to ask March to curtail the tear jerking a bit, only because it’s hard to read through watery eyes. However, she more than makes up for it with delightful, hilarious kids and critters that steal a few scenes, and a beautiful, deeply emotional love story that steals the show and will absolutely steal your heart.

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

I want to visit Eternity Springs! This latest installment in Emily March's series is delightful. The over arching theme is love, which is perfect for a holiday feeling. Devin and Jenna have serious issues in their lives and their trust takes time to develop. There is a slightly mystical feel to this series, and 'The Christmas Wishing Tree' did not disappoint. Skipping past the overtly sexual aspects I would highly recommend this book.

Typical of Ms. March, this story was a touching , cute and sweet. It’s a story about hope, overcoming obstacles, opposites attracting , family, small town life, and love.
At times heartbreaking , at others heartwarming the plot spans a few years in which we see the main characters, Devin Murphy, Jenna Stockton and her son Reilly grow and develop.
What started as a phone call to Santa, changes the lives of these three. It’s also a reminder that wishes can be granted when you believe in those wishes.
Lastly, the idea of a Wishing Tree is one we should all have in our towns.
If you are familiar with the series, some characters make a cameo appearance and of course, Celeste once again brings all things good to the story.
I was entrusted this copy by Netgalley and St Martin’s Press. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March is a story that captures my interest right away. I feel the emotion from the characters as though I were the one going through it all. The ups and downs are realistic. Sad, heartbreaking, and emotionally gripping Emily March writes a tale worth reading. From danger to healing, there is so much to offer for readers like me. Plenty of action, intrigue, and what-ifs to keep me guessing the whole way. I was not sure how the book would end. It could have ended completely different. 

Inside, I meet a young woman who took a young boy into her home and heart. The boy's mother is too young and battling an abusive situation. She gives birth and the boy is given to Jenna Stockton. From there the boy has been in Jenna's care. She raises him like her own son. Until a stalker and dangerous threats start to happen, Jenna and her son's lives become anything but happy ones. I love how Emily March wove hope and love into scenes despite all the risks and danger present. It made my heart melt at the boy's innocent talk with a man whom he believed to be the real Santa Claus. How can a man hurt the young boy's hope and Christmas wish? Devin des everything he can to help the boy on the phone. Jenna at first thinks Devin is the stalker but soon realises her mistake. From there Devin becomes a ray of sunshine for both mom and boy. But the  troubles they go through are far from over...can their nightmares end? Will their lives know no peace or happiness? The Christmas Wishing Tree brings back the innocence and heartwarming memories of what the season gives us. Hope, faith, and kindness and maybe, love. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to all.

Traveling back to Eternity Springs is like revisiting your family and this book does not disappoint. I love the connections Emily brings to this book, and the backstory woven between Devin, Jenna, and Reilly are terrific. I love the way Emily brings the characters together by the end in a way that will make everyone happy. If you haven’t read the other Eternity Springs books, you can still read this one before the others.

The Christmas Wishing Tree is a sweet lovely story. Jenna and Devin are great characters and their interaction and the whole story makes for a wonderful read.

To be honest I tried, I got 30% and DNF I just couldn't get into the authors story, writing or connect with the characters. I must be in the minority here, but I will re look at this story at xmas time. hopefully then I can get into it.

This book is part of a series and I have loved the series. This book was excellent. I loved the characters and the
story line and really enjoyed seeing characters from previous books make an appearance. A perfect read

A touching story about two people two finding each other with Christmas being the integral theme. Jenna is a doctor on the run with her young son, as a stalker has made her life impossible. She and Reilly travel in a camper and live off the grid. However, she returns to Eternity Sorings and the truth about her situation is slowly revealed, she finds she has friends, especially Devin. Passion flares between Jenna and Devin. The ending is satisfying. A good story to read during the holiday season, when anything is possible.

"The Christmas Wishing Tree" by Emily March
A great story filled with "believing". Yes, I had tears in my eyes upon occasion and I laughed and I chuckled.... I was not disappointed in this Eternity Springs adventure. I could not put the book down, although I wanted to... I wanted to delay reaching the end of the story.. but could not squelch the desire to read every word just as quickly as I could. If I could move to Eternity Springs and meet Celeste Blessing and the other residents I have met via Emily's stories... I would be there in a heart-beat. I was gifted an ARC copy by the publisher via NetGalley. I guess that will have to be my blessing.. and visiting Eternity Springs via Emily's stories is going to be as close as I will ever get to living there for real. Believe !!

After 15 books, Emily March's Eternity Springs series is still going strong. Despite its rather weighty setup, "The Christmas Wishing Tree" is super cute and a worthy addition to the series. I really enjoyed getting to know Jenna and her son, Reilly. She was a great match for Devin Murphy, who we've gotten to know a bit in previous books. It was nice to see him finally get his own HEA.

The great thing about these books is that they can stand very well on their own for readers who do not have previous experience with the series, while also allowing longtime fans the opportunity to check in with favorite characters from past books. That was certainly true of this book, in large part because of the "Maternity Springs" baby boom. I look forward to watching the new additions grow up in future books in the series!