Wishes

The best book ever

I have read almost all of Jude Deverauxs books; and this is my favorite. I can read this book over and over. This books hits very close to home for me; and I loved the way she used a none steroe type heroine for this book.

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Good read!

Always been a fan of Jude Deveraux and once again enjoyed another one of her books. Loved the characters and the spiritual aspect of this book. This was a nice, easy and enjoyable read.

Cute

Feel good read

Cute :)

Wishes, by Jude Deveraux, is an excellent book that allocates many types of emotions. It begins with the funeral of a wealthy woman named Berni. Berni is a selfish, arrogant and conceited person with two things on her mind: money and beauty. While on Earth she lives off the money of the rich men she marries. She spends money to look young at the expense of others. Because of this lifestyle, she becomes a selfish, self-centered person. Her lack of consideration, kindness and compassion during her life on Earth, lands Berni in the "kitchen" once she dies. The "kitchen" is a place in between heaven and hell. Her job here is to help a woman named Nellie Grayson find happiness. If Berni can do this, she is one step closer to being taken to heaven. However, if she makes Nellie's life worse, she is one step closer to hell. Nellie is a woman in her early 30's that is living on Earth while Berni is in the kitchen. Nellie is overweight and overlooked by her father and sister as a mere disappointment. Nellie is kind and helpful, and also very beautiful, yet because she is overweight she is never truly seen as anything other than a servant. At first Berni overlooks her like everyone else. She thinks that Nellie is ugly and useless. In order to complete her task she grants Nellie three wishes in which Nellie may wish whatever she truly desires. Nellie makes her three wishes, all of which are for the benefit of others. The wishes backfire on Nellie, making her life worse. While the book progresses, we begin to see Berni's character change. Berni starts to look at Nellie as a person with feelings and soon understands that Nellie is a good person that deserves a good life. Berni sees that Nellie becomes happy when someone falls in love with her and she falls in love with him. This man's name is Jace Montgomery, he is a person all women would want to date and marry. Throughout the book there are some springs with their relationship. The springs are caused by the wishes granted by Berni. With Berni truly wanting to help Nellie make a happy life, she reverses the hurt she has caused and helps sort out Nellie and Jace's problems. Jace and Nellie are angry with each other and it will take exact planning to make things right. Overall, Wishes is a wonderfully written, flowing, easy to read book that allows you to understand the real meaning of life, happiness, love, and friendship. I recommend this book highly to anyone who likes romance, and witty story lines.

My FAVORITE Jude Deveraux book!

This book is just so charming, with a fragile heroine that's not usually seen in romance novels. I adore the Montgomery family, and do wish Ms. Deveraux would start writing about them again. I have given this book as a gift to many people, hoping to share it. I'm glad it's back in print!

Cute but why??

This had a good story to it but why would Jude Deveraux allow such a ending??? Why did she give those cruel people a happy ending?? And she made Nellie so weak that she can't even decide things for herself. I did enjoy the story but Nellie's character disappointed me.

Great Story

You have to love Nellie and understand why she eats so much. Her younger sister was such an evil character that I found myself calling my little sister to tell her I love her.

Amazingly Rich

This novel is what got me hooked upon reading. Jude Deveraux is still my number one favorite author, and any of her historical romance novels with the Montgomery or Taggert families are amazing!
This novel has originality, uniqueness, and the ever-lasting romantic touch that keeps romance fanatics writhing for more. Her way of tying two stories and two peoples struggles into one read adds to the overall effectiveness this love story ignites.
This novel for me was a praise because, unlike most romance novels, the main character is not a skinny, perfect little spring chicken; but instead a healthy, loving, realistic woman, to whom I believe more woman can relate to.
I give this novel 5 stars for all categories, and recommend it to all the romantic ladies out there...Enjoy!

This best was one of my favorites

this book was so great i liked the thought of Jace not caring how Nellie looked or what people thought about them and all that matter to him was that he loved her. but i hated terel when she was trying to mess up things for her sister but berni came through and made everyone happy. i have been following up with the montgomerys and taggerts for quite a while although i am 13 but all in all i have to give my props to ms.jude deveraux.

Worst Book I read from her!

I have read many of her books and loved them. I was very disapointed with this one and felt it to be very corny, not to mention boring.

Excellent Read!

I've read this book four times already and plan on reading many more times. I love the characters ( the nice ones anyway) and the plot. A new twist on the old fairy godmother tale. I loved it!

The best book

This book was soooo good I love J.D.'s books but this to me was the best one I have read. I would like to know though about a book that should be coming out soon about a girl in a jewelry store or something I really want to read that one:P So if anyone knows what IM talking about please let me know but Wishes is so far the best yet.

A Cinderella Story

Jude Deveraux is one of my favorite Authors. She writes about romance and adds the right amount of comedy to it. The reader becomes easily drawn into the lives of the people she writes about. She's done it again with, Wishes. She introduces us in a most unusual way to a selfish enchantress named Bernie. Who even though dead, still has an opportunity to redeem herself by doing an act of kindness to someone in need. That would be Nellie. A low esteem, but kindly fat girl who never knew what she was missing, until she meets a Knight in Shining Armor..And oh what a guy! Jace makes you swoon over his sexy yet subtle ways. ummmmmmmmmh yummy...So if you want to read a story that you can cry with, laugh with, and wish with, read wishes. You'll be happy you did.

Great Heartfelt Story!

This book really shows you how terrible it is to judge someone by their appearences. Jude Deveraux did a great job writing this book. This book really makes you think. Loved it!! Couldn't put it down.

GREAT!!!

i totally loved this book! it was the first one i read, and it is my favorite out of all of them. i love the whole cinderella type feeling for the book. and i love Jace Montgomery! he is like the perfect guy, for anyone.

An Excellent Novel

Wishes is an excellent book that can make you cry and laugh at the same time. It begins with a funeral for a selfish woman named Berni. Berni is sent to the kitchen cause she is not ready for heaven or hell. Her job to do so she can go to heaven is to help a woman named Nellie Grayson find happiness. During this book Berni changes. She sees that Nellie becomes happy becuase some one falls in love with her and she fell in love with him. This man is name Jace Montgomery. He is a person all women would want to date. At the end of the book there are some springs in there relationship. Berni fixes it and then they soon get married and have there first child. Berni doesn't go to heaven yet but at the end we wait to find out her last job before she goes to heaven.

Awesome!

I absolutely loved this book. I believe this to be one of Jude Deveraux's best stories. I want to read more about Bernie's adventures on her way out of The Kitchen.

Still stands after all these years.

This book is still stands after all these years I was just breezing online here and felt that I could say a few nice words about this book. I think this is one of my fondest stories written by the esteemed authoress. Her books are like having a favorite sweater and a cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day. I loved this story because it's Cinderella a few years older.

BEST ROMANCE EVER

This was the first book I read of her's and I loved it. This lead me to read almost all of her other books. She is undoubtedly the best romance writer ever. I find her books funny and loving. I would reccomend any of her books.

A Magnificent Book!

I just love it. Totally love it.