I actually liked this story better than [b:Wildflowers from Winter|12600025|Wildflowers from Winter|Katie Ganshert|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1333576749s/12600025.jpg|17615159]. This one had more humor and lightness, particularly from the beginning. There are serious subjects at the base of the book, but it's all handled beautifully. One thing I don't like that this author does is the flipping POV back and forth. The "flashback" chapters are told in first person. It's not particularly wrong; it just doesn't appeal to me. ( )

4.5 stars. Wishing on Willows is a beautifully written novel with engaging and realistic characters. Katie Ganshert’s stories are heartfelt and full of emotion. Her characters’ journeys are often difficult but always true to life. I highly recommend her novels to anyone who enjoys thought-provoking,faith-based fiction. Please click HERE to read my review in its entirety. ( )

Robin Price deals with trying to move on with her life, while still holding onto the memory of her late husband, for not only herself but also her three-year old son. When a stranger comes to town and threatens her café, her safe haven in a world of chaos, she fights to save it.

She also finds herself attracted to the tall dark handsome stranger, which she tries to fight these feelings. Ian McKay comes to Peaks, Iowa to save his family’s business. But in order to save the family business it would mean he would have to tear down the buildings along the riverfront to build condos, and one of those buildings just happens to be Robin’s cozy little café.

This book will keep you reading until you are done, it is an exciting read about love, faith and hope in a little town where a stranger comes in and rocks Robin and Ian’s world in a few different ways. This is a wonderful story, of loss, faith, hope and love, awesome book.

I received a free copy of this book for review from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, for my honest unbiased opinion. ( )

That ending! *wipes away tears* This was a beautiful story, but there were a few things that bugged me about it.

Once again, I was swept away by Ganshert's beautiful writing style. Just so beautiful! If I wrote books, this would be my writing style. It alone entices me to read the book, regardless of whether I find the story or characters interesting.

The characters were . . . interesting. This book was actually rather unusual in the regard that throughout much of the book, you didn't really *like* the MCs. Robin was rude, unkind, and stubborn, and Ian was cocky, annoying, and also stubborn. Yes, they had their redeeming qualities, but overall throughout much of the book, I really didn't like them. By the end of the book though, I really liked them and was very attached to them. Robin's son, in particular, was a fantastic character. Ganshert knows how to write child characters! They are so realistic in their words and actions.

The storyline over all bugged me in certain places, as I felt we were spinning circles. By the time I got to about 23 of the way through, my interest was completely captured, and I couldn't put it down! The last section was definitely the best, and I may or may not have cried in the last few chapters.

Not my new favorites books, but I definitely enjoyed it! Recommened for ages 16 for mild romance, grief, very brief and not described mentions of sex, (basically just the use of the word) and trying to get pregnant. ( )

Robin Price deals with trying to move on with her life, while still holding onto the memory of her late husband, for not only herself but also her three-year old son. When a stranger comes to town and threatens her café, her safe haven in a world of chaos, she fights to save it.

She also finds herself attracted to the tall dark handsome stranger, which she tries to fight these feelings. Ian McKay comes to Peaks, Iowa to save his family’s business. But in order to save the family business it would mean he would have to tear down the buildings along the riverfront to build condos, and one of those buildings just happens to be Robin’s cozy little café.

This book will keep you reading until you are done, it is an exciting read about love, faith and hope in a little town where a stranger comes in and rocks Robin and Ian’s world in a few different ways. This is a wonderful story, of loss, faith, hope and love, awesome book.

I received a free copy of this book for review from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, for my honest unbiased opinion. ( )