Oh, how I relished every single word of this book! What could easily have become an overly sentimental, cheesy, unrealistic story was fresh, new, and utterly charming.

The story of a single woman with big dreams of moving her bespoke gift buying business to a building she has family ties to, you'll wish Wich & Co were a real business in your hometown, and that the cast of characters were also real. Even though it is is mainly told from Marnie's point of view, Darke smartly switches to other perspectives at various times along the way, so you truly get a whole picture of the world she is creating. It's incredibly natural and flows perfectly.

A delightful book that is sure to please readers who love genres from romance to magical realism, I will absolutely be recommending this book to anyone who will listen.

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I enjoyed reading this sweet romance story. This is a well written story about giving and giving in to love. This is a story that is not only hard to put down but it is full of romance that you don't want to miss. This is a fast paced story that has relateable characters that pull you into their world. The author did a great job of using details to make her story pop and her characters even more so. I enjoyed watching the growth and chemistry of the characters which made the story easy and entertaining to read. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.

This was such a sweet read, I couldn't put it down! It's not super heavy, and nothing too dramatic or over the top, just a light love story with a HEA that you couldn't help but be excited about!

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

A feel-good romance to end the year with! I finished this yesterday - the last day of 2022. It's about a woman named Marnie who runs a gift wrapping/gift buying business and accidentally switches two gifts and sets into motion a series of events that see people broken apart and brought back together. Some of the characters were hard to root for initially, but they redeemed themselves as their arcs continued throughout the book. Even Brian, who I never thought I could grow to like! I loved the ending too, with the HEA I was hoping for. I'm way late in reading and reviewing this but I hope it had a good publication day!

Minnie Darke/Danielle Wood is AMAZING!
I love all of her books.
I hope that this will be made into a blockbuster or TV Movie!
I really enjoyed this story so much.
THANK YOU

So charming and such a fun premise! This was a fun, romantic read with a great setting. definitely recommend.

Very cute boy meets girl and although they attempt to not fall for each other they end up in love. If you are a fan of cute, cheezy romance novels with a little twist I would say this would be a great look for you.

What a great book! I love everything by this author and this book was no different! I couldn't put this down and was up all night waiting to see how it ended!

This book ended up not working for me. I struggled with the shades of grey elements of this book.

A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give—and give up—in the name of love, from the author of Star-Crossed and The Lost Love Song.

Two boxes, both alike in size and shape . . .

Marnie Fairchild is the brains and talent behind Wish & Co., a boutique store that offers a bespoke gift-buying service to wealthy clients with complicated lives. Brian Charlesworth is Marnie’s most prized customer, and today she’s wrapping the perfect anniversary gift for his wife, Suzanne . . . and a birthday present for his mistress, Leona. What could possibly go wrong?

For years, Marnie’s had her heart set on moving Wish & Co. to the historic shopfront once owned by her grandfather. When the chance to bid for the property unexpectedly arises, Marnie—distracted—makes an uncharacteristic mistake. Soon Brian is in a fight to rescue his marriage, and Marnie is scrabbling to keep her dreams alive. With the situation so complicated, the last thing Marnie needs is to fall for Brian and Suzanne’s gorgeous son, Luke.

Minnie Darke takes a major screw up, turns it into a life lesson of how to get out from under a huge pile of crap and surviving if not flourishing. There are some very interesting discussions on what constitutes emotional fraud and what things are too personal to outsource. But back to the basic story - a puzzle box of relationships and how they get sorted - it is all about LOVE - losing it, trying to salvage it, finding it, acknowledging it, holding it. The right amount of humor helps to clarify some difficult subjects that Darke has taken on. As a very savvy teenager tells her father; “Love’s the hokey pokey….You’ve got to put your whole self in.”

Thanks you Dell / Random House and NetGalley for a copy.

This was a very charming romance novel about a boutique shop owner and professional gift shopper, Marnie. After a snafu with her top customer, she has to navigate making things right with him and also - secretly - dating his son. At the same time, she’s trying to buy a new property for her store and struggling to balance it all. This was an easy and pleasant read, would recommend!

Thank you so much to Random House/Ballantine for the copy via NetGalley; this is my honest review.

A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give—and give up—in the name of love, from the author of Star-Crossed and The Lost Love Song.

Two boxes, both alike in size and shape . . .

Marnie Fairchild is the brains and talent behind Wish & Co., a boutique store that offers a bespoke gift-buying service to wealthy clients with complicated lives. Brian Charlesworth is Marnie’s most prized customer, and today she’s wrapping the perfect anniversary gift for his wife, Suzanne . . . and a birthday present for his mistress, Leona. What could possibly go wrong?

For years, Marnie’s had her heart set on moving Wish & Co. to the historic shopfront once owned by her grandfather. When the chance to bid for the property unexpectedly arises, Marnie—distracted—makes an uncharacteristic mistake. Soon Brian is in a fight to rescue his marriage, and Marnie is scrabbling to keep her dreams alive. With the situation so complicated, the last thing Marnie needs is to fall for Brian and Suzanne’s gorgeous son, Luke.

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Marnie and Luke is sooooo nice together. I love them and I really enjoy the plot. The ending is my fav.
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

With Love from Wish & is a story where the reader knows what to expect - it starts with, "Nine days before the implosion of the Charlesworth marriage" - but I was still surprised along the way. Marnie is a professional gift-giver, hired to lightly stalk loved ones and buy exactly what they’d want. Of course there are some moral dilemmas, especially when she starts dating the son of one of her clients.
I enjoyed this lovely book set in Australia - it’s definitely not just a romance, as the characters learn and grow throughout. That being said, I liked the sweet romance and the way the book described relationships. Many thanks to Random House Ballantine and Dell for the NetGalley ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Melt your heart cute with the right amount of drama. It all started with a mix up of presents, which led to a story of morality, forgiveness, and love. Woven with lovable characters, this story takes you through overcoming obstacles and finding what truly is worth fighting for. A wonderful read, indeed.

This book was slow to get going, but interesting enough that I kept coming back to it. I'm glad that I did, because once it picked up, I was sucked in and finished quickly.
I liked the unusual characters and the fact that Marnie worked as a gift buyer (and precision wrapper.)
The romance seemed to come out of nowhere..I didn't understand what incited that spark. The whole friends with benefits situation between Owen and Marnie seemed odd and out of character for her. I don't know that it added anything to the story, other than one awkward scene.
This wasn't a five star read for me for the simple fact that I did not want Brian and Suzanne to get back together. Forty years or not, I desperately wanted Suzanne to find her self-worth and find a new romance with someone who adored and appreciated her. Brian didn't deserve to have her back.
Also, the Owen situation wasn't really resolved, and I don't like loose threads left like that.
That said, it was a well-told tale and I liked that everyone was clearly flawed but doing the best they could regardless. It was a unique profession for a character to have and the first date between Marnie and Luke was just gorgeous!
If you can stand to put in the time on a slow read, this is worth it.

after inheriting her Grandfathers talent, Marnie has been shopping for others to get the perfect gifts.. All is well until she makes one mistake. Which causes a ruffle in another marriage.,. SHe then meet Luke where this becomes very complicated.

This story had drama, romance, and some light humor, and tears

With Love from Wish & Co. by Minnie Darke was a delightful story set in Australia. Main character, Marnie, owns a gifting service, an idea that intrigued me. Known for her excellence and discreteness in her business dealings, everything moves along breezily until it doesn't due to one tiny mistake that sets in motion a chain of events that unfolds the full plot of this book. I love the contemporary setting mixed with the nostalgia of Marnie's family history. The story moved quickly and I was engaged the whole time. I think the author did a great job with character development, and I didn't feel like there was any backstory that was incomplete. Although predictable in some parts, I didn't think the story was trite or overdone. I also appreciated a book in which the female protagonist was not portrayed as a passive nitwit! This was an easy read and one I'd recommend to others. I will look for more from this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC

Cute twist on a romcom. I enjoyed the light-hearted tone of the book that sprinkled in character growth for the main character, Marnie. The cute cover, unique setting (Australia), and the fun plot made this an enjoyable read.

Reading this caused me to go on a deep dive on the gift concierge industry, which is something I never knew existed. I'm surprised by just how many gift concierge services are out there, and I'm honestly not sure how I feel about it.

Learning about gift concierge and the ethics of it through Marnie's job was my favorite part of this book. It's a fascinating concept and it does bring up some interesting moral questions.

I really enjoyed this story. It was very well-done, and I plan on reading more from this author!

🎁 Book Review 🎁

With Love From Wish & Co.
Author: Minnie Darke
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Read if you love:
💌 Romance
💌 Gifts
💌 Australia

Wish Love From Wish & Co. by #MinneDarke was a very enjoyable read. I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Truthfully, I didn’t realize this book was not going to be a holiday book. I went in thinking it was going to be about Christmas and not about someone who professionally buys gifts for people. Honestly, I’ve always found that profession to be fascinating so that is probably another reason I liked the book so much.

I would consider this a light, fluffy book that would be good to pick up when you’re feeling a bit down or trying to get out of an emotional or professional slump. It is also a good book to pick up for gift ideas 😂