The Christmas Wish, Lindsey Kelk
The Christmas Wish, Lindsey Kelk
46 Rating(s)
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The Christmas Wish

Author: Lindsey Kelk

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/15/2022


Synopsis

How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next? ‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate. Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers. But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending? READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK: ‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ 'This novel tastes like mince pies fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with a dusting of magical realism…A heartwarming romance about the biggest love of our lives: ourselves (and the hot, tall surgeon next door).' Good Housekeeping ’Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’ Red ‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and Home Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s meets ’ Stylist ’Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read’ Popsugar ‘Heartwarming and funny’ Heat ‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’ Fabulous ‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’ Woman’s Weekly

About Lindsey Kelk

Lindsey Kelk is an author, journalist, and prolific tweeter. Previously a children’s book editor and columnist for Marie Claire, Lindsey is now a full-time writer and lives in Los Angeles. She is published in twenty-two countries and her novels, including the I Heart series, the Tess Brookes series, and standalones, have sold over a million copies worldwide.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on December 08, 2023

I didn’t expect to love this book so much! I had some hesitations because I read so many other novels about stuck in Groundhog Day loop throughout holiday season theme but the character development, the dysfunctional family dynamics in this story were written in perfection. I laughed a lot and I sig......more

Goodreads review by Nina (ninjasbooks) on March 08, 2023

It’s not Christmas, but no shame in starting to think about it early? Christmas or not, this novel made me feel cheerful and happy. Kelk always delivers by creating stories and characters you fall in love with. This story was memorable as well, since it involved being stuck in time, perfect for maki......more

Goodreads review by Elena on December 18, 2022

Who in the world wouldn't love a good Christmas Groundhog Day adventure wrapped up in the dramediest family funsies and a sweet second chance romance sprinkled on top? Nobody. Because that's all everyone wants for Christmas :)......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on November 17, 2022

This was the holiday read I was looking for! After reading a couple of lackluster Christmas books, this one totally hit the spot. Gwen always thought her life was going great until recently. Her longtime boyfriend cheated on her and she had to move out of his house, she's on leave from her high-pres......more

Goodreads review by Irena BookDustMagic on December 12, 2022

Actual rating: 2,75 I was looking forward to read this, and I love the humour, but overall the story was underwhelming and I was disappointed.......more


Quotes

PRAISE FOR LINDSEY KELK’S ROMCOMS: ”Funny, engaging and sparkly” ”Sparkles on the page like champagne in the glass” ’As warm and satisfying as a hot chocolate on a winter’s day HEAT ‘We loved this feel-good book’ Bella ‘Funny and feel-good, this is another brilliant read from Lindsey Kelk’ Closer ‘We all need an escape at times, and who better to serve a delicious, escapist romance?’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Another perfect romantic comedy from Lindsey Kelk, who always gets the balance of rom and com exactly right’ RED ‘Swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ ‘Sparkling and gorgeously romantic’ ‘Touching, hugely romantic and properly laugh-out-loud funny’ ‘I laughed and cried with every chapter, I never wanted it to end’ ‘Utterly brilliant: super smart, achingly funny and just impossible to put down’ ‘The perfect balance between sparkly escapism and big-hearted realness’ ‘As warm as a hug but as funny as a night out with the girls’ ‘Perfect, escapist fiction’ ‘You will not want to miss your invite to this ball’ ‘Full of Lindsey’s trademark warmth and wit’ ‘Everything a perfect and iconic romcom should be’