The Wish List

I love these InstaSpark books so much - okay, I love pretty much everything I've read by Melanie Moreland, so it's no surprise that this one left me feeling all warm and fuzzy and definitely in the Christmas spirit. Rosie is so relatable, and she's such a good mother to AJ. She is the very definition of love and sacrifice where he is concerned. Then, there's Asher, and I seriously could not get enough of him. He's such a total sweetheart, and the swoons are all kinds of big - big, big swoons! We do get a little bit of angst, but it's far from being the focus of this romance, which is exactly how it should be for these characters. If anyone ever deserved a happy ever after, it's this couple and their sweet little guy. I say their little guy because AJ had Asher's heart from the beginning, and it was so easy to see him falling in love with AJ as well as Rosie. I'll stop there before I tell the whole story - it's just really hard not to gush about this book and talk about the many great parts and terrific dialogue. So, if you're looking for a Christmas romance, this one is a must-read. The only complaint I have is that I wanted more of this couple and AJ. I'm totally in love with these characters, and I'd have to say that Asher and Rosie are high on my favorite couples list.

This story is everything I want in a holiday romance. Swoons, Kisses sneaked under the tree, and family waiting for you.

While I loved the MCs equally - Asher brings the butterflies - it was the FMC, Rosie I loved. She was the perfect balance. Relatable, vulnerable, and strong. She has built the best possible life for her and her son. While she can't deny the chemistry, she's also not going to allow Asher to just take over. Asher learning to take his cues, lead to the couple finding compromise and love.

AJ - he just was the embodiment of the holiday spirit. All joy and laughther.

If you are looking for that perfect Hallmarky, feel good, laugh and a few tears (that epilogue), look no further than this story for the season!

The Wish List is the eighth book in Melanie Moreland’s Insta-Spark Collection. This is a sweet and heart-warning, instant attraction tale about Asher Hart and Rosie Duncan. A single mother unexpectedly getting her Christmas wish come true and a loner getting the family he never knew he needed. A sprinkle of Christmas magic and a helping hand from fate bring this couple from different worlds together. You will swoon over Asher and be impressed by Rosie’s determination and dedication, but the star of the book is the fantastic AJ !!

Asher is a wealthy Philanthropist whose life is his work because he makes money to give away to less fortunate people. He has suffered a tragedy in the past and even though he has a sister and a niece he adores, he is a loner. Rosie is a single parent to an absolutely adorable little boy AJ. She works two jobs to make sure he is provided for but it means she constantly goes without. They live in a small apartment which is old and regularly has no heat. She struggles through life without any help and is regularly exhausted but is proud and independent.

They meet by chance when she is desperately looking for her son when he disappears after a visit to see Santa. Shouting out her son’s name draws Asher’s attention because he thinks she is calling for him! The first interactions between the two Asher’s are wonderful and so funny especially when AJ tells Asher about his mum because he’s a good boy!

Asher is fascinated by Rosie and suddenly wants to help her and give her everything. He falls hard and fast even though he knows he is out of his depth with her. He realises he isn’t being rational but can’t stop thinking about her. She’s awoken something inside him and he loves she likes him as himself as she’s no idea who he is or how wealthy he is.

She feels the intense connection between them but is scared it is all too fast. She knows he is struggling to be patient because she fights him at every turn but it’s not only her heart on the line.
She gets cross when he overreacts at times but she also sees the loving relationship he and AJ have quickly built.

What starts as a fun meet cute, develops into a honest and loving relationship between two very relatable people. Their lives are so different but not necessarily better. You will smile at all Asher does to show Rosie his feelings are true. He certainly is the best Christmas present for Rosie and AJ. The little bit of angst is understandable and as usual we get a fantastic epilogue from Melanie. Enjoy this story about an absolute gentleman, a wonderful mother and an enchanting little boy.

Where is my Asher??? Gosh these insta-love romance are my weakness and mixed with holiday romance, and single mom, it’s just *chef’s kiss*. This book is absolute perfection in a story. Melanie Moreland did it again, making falling in love with the hero in a snap. Asher is so swooning, overstepping every time (he can overstep with me anytime lol), protective and so caring. This billionaire does everything for Rosie and AJ. I love it. Rosie is one of the most resilient and strongest single mom I ever read, always putting her son first, putting her needs in the last place. I love how she fall in love with Asher little by little, one day at time, one gesture at time. He falls first her fast hard and really freaking spectacular. And the passion and romance is fantastic to read. This is the kind of story I always want to read in Christmas. The perfect wish list.