Jessica’s Wish
Jessica’s Wish by Marci Bolden, published by Pink Sand Press in 2019, is a contemporary fiction novel that explores the complexities of family and longing. At the heart of the story is eleven-year-old Jessica Martinson-Canton, who wishes for a mother while celebrating her birthday. Her father, Phil, has dedicated his life to providing a stable environment for Jessica after facing his own challenges, but the absence of a maternal figure leaves a significant void in their lives.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will discover the evolving relationships between Jessica, her father, and Mallory O’Connell, who returns to her small hometown to support her mother. The bond that forms between Jessica and Mallory, along with the developing connection between Mallory and Phil, introduces themes of love and healing. However, the story also delves into the insecurities and fears that threaten to disrupt their newfound happiness, ultimately affecting Jessica. With 272 pages, this edition presents a heartfelt exploration of romance and family dynamics in a small-town setting.
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One wish can change everything.
This year when Jessica Martinson-Canton blows out eleven candles on her homemade vegan cake, she makes the same wish she’s made for as many birthdays as she can remember: she wants a mother.
Jessica’s father Phil has worked his entire life to create a more stable childhood for his daughter than he had with his unwed teenaged mother. When his wife left him and their newborn daughter in their most vulnerable hour, Phil pledged to give his baby everything. His parents have reunited and are working hard to create a supportive extended family, but rainbow pancakes and princess murals can’t heal the dark void left in Phil’s heart which he won’t even admit is there.
Mallory O’Connell leaves her dream job in a big city to return home to help her fiercely independent mother recover from tragedy. After forming a unique bond with Jessica–and a friendship with Jessica’s hot father–Mallory finds that in coming back to Stonehill she might just have found a way to make all of her dreams come true. But as their families push Phil and Mallory together, old insecurities and Phil’s worst fears threaten to break up the happy trio and catch Jessica in the emotional crossfire.
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