I read a lot of mysteries and thrillers, and a lot of romances. After a stretch of mysteries, this charming romance was just what I needed. As the description tells us, Marnie is a boutique owner who has built a successful business centered on gift-buying for people who don't have the knack (or the time) for buying great gifts for family & friends. Details are everything in this aspect of her business, and just as she's come upon the opportunity to fulfill her ultimate goal, she makes an unfortunate error that puts her plans, and her customer's marriage, at risk. She formulates a plan to try to salvage her plans (and the customer's marriage) while forming a new romantic relationship with that customer's son. I enjoyed the main characters and their side plots here, and there's an interesting mix of supporting characters. I combined reading and listening to this book, and the excellent Australian narration helped me keep that accent in my head while I was reading (a definite plus for a book set in Australia!).
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House/Dell for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

A comforting, light, and quick read. It was so sweet and I appreciated the Australian setting - that was new for me!
Thank you to Minnie Darke, Random House Publishing Group, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!!

This was a definite cover buy for me and it was certainly a good read! Did I love it? No but that is okay, would I recommend to a friend? Certainly!

Personally it felt too long for me and I found myself having difficulty staying focused and on track with the story. Felt like the same
Scenes reiterated over and over.

A heartwarming novel about what we are prepared to give—and give up—in the name of love. This is a cozy, lovely romance read while curled up with your favorite blanket and a cup of coffee or tea. You can tell from reading the summary that it is a light and easy read, is cutesie, and a wee bit predictable, but it still has enough in it that makes it intriguing and good! The characters are great and interesting, and the content is deep enough to make the reader stop and think, and to reflect and ponder. I was reminded of The Devil Wears Prada or Bridget Jones. I enjoyed the change of pace with this one.

Minnie Darke writes with so much HEART! I loved the themes of love, family and forgiveness that filled this book. It was a heartfelt story brimming with humor and hope. The multiple POV really enhanced the story and I enjoyed experiencing so many of the endearing and loveable characters.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Ballentine for my copy.

This book was extraordinary. I adore Minnie Darke's writing style and the way she weaves the tales of multiple characters so seamlessly. 

Marnie is a gift buyer with a unique knack for truly getting to know her clients and searching high and low for the perfect gift. Her empathy is a true asset to her business and it was lovely to navigate her life and her personality through Minnie Darke's words. 

Marnie accidentally mixes up gifts meant for a client's wife and his mistress and chaos ensues. The novel is told from multiple viewpoints (which I LOVE) including Marnie herself, her client, the client's wife, the client's mistress and the client's son, Luke. Every relationship is intertwined and has a purpose. The writing is beautiful and balanced with the right amount of seriousness and playfulness. The love story that unfolds between Marnie and Luke is well played out, but I still wish I had more time with the two of them together as they fell in love. 

Ivy, Saski and Mo were wonderful side characters that brought stories and relationships together. I loved every part of this book from start to finish.

Marnie Fairchild owns Wish and Co, a professional gift buying shop and boutique, with her eye on the Fairchild and Sons storefront her grandfather used to own. A mixup threatens to destroy her customer base, she is desperate to keep one of her biggest clients, and the last thing she needs is to fall for his gorgeous son Luke.

The thought of a bespoke shopping is a fascinating one, and I loved the look into Marnie's business and how it works. Her explanation of how she finds the great gifts for people is very much what it takes to be great in a relationship: know the person's values, know what they like, and know what you hope for the future of the relationship. She doesn't see it as the emotional fraud that Luke does, but he's had his own secrets and his own problems. They connect quickly, but do hesitate with laying themselves completely bare. Of course that's what ultimately drives them apart, but they are pushed back together and then face the future.

I enjoyed the friend relationships that Marnie had, as well as the family relationships for the Charlesworths. The hurts that Suzanne feels is never glossed over or belittled, and she's given time to deal with the emotions and learn to live with them. Even Lydia gets a chance to explore her feelings and find an ending that fits her. They feel real, with all of their messiness and complications. It's the kind of book where you'd feel like you're listening in on neighborhood gossip, only with a front row seat.

I started reading this book a while back and I really really wanted to like it and finish it, but I just couldn't. Maybe when I am more in the christmas mood or in the mood for a book like this one I'll pick it up and change this review.

Thank you so much netgalley for the e-arc of this book.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of With Love from Wish & Co. from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and feedback. This book is exactly what all of us need at some point in life - a light hearted fun read. Loved the characters and was sad to finish it. Look forward to reading much more by Minnie Darke. Thanks for the opportunity!

This is such a delightful, "easy" story that I thoroughly enjoyed. The writing is excellent and it is entertaining...complete "soul food" to renew my faith in great stories!

This was a light, heart-warming romance with a little more complexity than some. A professional gift-shopper accidentally mixes up two gifts. The story of the results of the mix-up (a marriage ruined?, Marnie's business folding?) and Marnie's attempts to fix everything are well-developed and enjoyable to read. I liked the struggles with moral issues, forgiveness, etc., that gave it depth.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free e-ARC of this book.

A very sweet story with a delightfully happy ending — the literary equivalent of comfort food. Bonus actual food: the luncheon menu sounded delicious.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this Advanced Copy in exchange for an honest review!

What drawn me to this book is the adorable cover but I wasn’t interested in the storyline or the characters very much. I thought the premise of the book was super interesting! Minnie is known for picking out perfect gifts for her clients. One day, she accidentally switches Brian’s gift to his wife and gives it to his mistress and vice-versa. I thought this created humor but also creates a problem that led Minnie to meet Brian’s son, Luke and sparks flew. While the premise was intriguing, the relationship between Minnie and Luke was flat. I didn’t feel the passion or love between them, mostly because Luke’s aversion to Minnie’s job, causing great rift between them. This book had a promising plot but the execution was subpar. However, it was a quick read and was a bit entertaining!

Where would any of us be without second chances? This is a wonderfully written story with multiple characters and storylines centering around Marnie, a personal gift shopped. When with one seemingly small, yet not insignificant mishap, it all hits the fan. I enjoyed the read of her story, how she recovered and all of the wonderful and interesting people and scenarios along the way. Loved Marnie and adore this author!

With Love with Wish & Co is a complicated story about Marnie, a boutique store owner. One mistake and her life is thrown in the air and she is on a journey to keep her dreams alive. What will she run into?
Overall, I enjoyed the story! Marnie is likable and I found the premise to be fresh and unique.

This is a fun light read that gave me a break from all the spooky books I was reading this month. I enjoyed the characters growth and interaction. The layout and how it was broken up by parts and then dates made it easy to see the passage of time. I liked that the characters actually talked and worked through their problems instead of constantly having miscommunication resulting in drama and I enjoyed the main character working through the ethics and gray area of her business to make it better for herself and to prevent future problems. I do feel it could be cut down just a bit because while I enjoyed reading it there were times I was thinking I can't believe I am still reading this book. I feel that if it was about 100 pages shorter it would be the perfect cozy reading book that you could fly through.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.

With Love from Wish & Co was a cute read, but didn’t hold my attention. I appreciated the sentiment of second chances, especially with Ivy and Luke. However, Suzanne and Brian’s relationship seemed forced. Marnie was kind of annoying and her relationship with Luke was a roller coaster that went too fast. I did love her friendships though!

*Thank you to Net Galley for an advance copy of this book.

This book really charmed me in ways I did not expect. I loved the main character, Marnie Fairchild, and how she navigated everything thrown at her throughout the course of this novel. Though some things I did see coming, such as the mix-up early on of Brian Charlesworth's gifts for his wife, Suzanne, and mistress, Leona, the author still takes you on a unique journey of this interesting business idea combined with family drama, romantic relationships, friendships, and more.

Moreover, I appreciated reading a novel set in Australia, which I don't come across often. One of my best friends is Australian, and I was just there visiting for the first time for his wedding, so it felt extra special to get to feel that come through on the page.

3.5 stars- this was an easy read for times when you want to escape from reality a bit. thank you netgalley & the publisher for the ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute novel that features protagonist Marnie and her shop Wish & Co. She and her friend-with-benefits, Owen are in a comfortable relationship until things get complicated. Luke has a daughter he didn't know about and that plot brings heartbreak initially. But eventually all gets sorted out and lives run smoothly again. This reminded me of a Lifetime movie plot that is holiday-ready. And although I tend to shy away from meet-cute stories, this one was a fun palate-cleanser so enjoy!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!