A cosy easy reading book set both in London and stunning snow topped mountains of Colorado. I enjoyed this festive treat. The characters were easily relatable and I wanted to know what happened next in the story. Heartwarming and uplifting this is a story of healing after a broken relationship, friendship, family and new beginnings. I loved the food descriptions and wanted to try some.

A perfect story for a cold winter day curled up on the sofa with a hot chocolate.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will. Enjoy

This book isn't so much a romance (although there is some romance towards the end), but more a journey of self-discovery, self-belief, and the love between friends and family.

The story focuses on the relationships between women and how important those friendships are. In fact, more than once I thought Harper and her best friend were perfect for each other and would have made an adorable couple.

Uplifting and feelgood, this is a story awash with hope and brimming with love.

This was heart warming, charming and Christmassy. Characters are great and felt very real. The story was a good mix of finding your own strength, moving on and appreciating your friends. It was a quick read and I enjoyed the feel of it overall.

This was an amazing emotional journey. I love that this all occurs at Christmas which is an emotional time to begin with. Love the dynamics, lost love, found love and everything in between.

This book is filled with cosy moments, delicious food and overwhelming positivity. It is mainly set in Colorado, though there are a few chapters in London as well. I loved the descriptions of beautiful, snowy Colorado, it made me immediately want to jump on a plane and spend Christmas in a winter wonderland. The book isn’t really a romance novel like I’d initially thought, it’s more about learning to love life and yourself and being comfortable with who you are, which I loved. It jumped around quite a lot – one moment it was Christmas Day, the next paragraph was New Year’s Eve, which did get a little confusing at times, but there is a lot going on in the story, so I do understand why it moved quickly. It’s full of cheesy, feel-good festive cheer, and it’s a really lovely read.

A wonderfully festive story. Loved the friendship between Harper and Madi. Totally heart warming, definitely puts you in the festive mood.

“You are responsible for your happiness”…
Wishes Under a Starlit Sky by Lucy Knott is the story of Harper Hayes, a happily married and successful romance writer for the popular Pegasus Chanel (think Hallmark) whose is thrown into a year long depression upon finding out her husband of eight years wants a break. Harpers stumbles upon the fact that he wants a “break” because he is actually having an affair. Her best friend and practically sister, Madi, finally has enough and books them a trip from London to Breckenridge, CO for a Christmas holiday with Harper’s parents, at their new home. With the help of her parents, the mountains, and the amazing new friends she makes, Harper begins to see that she can “write the script” for her life going forward and choose to do things that will bring her purpose and happiness; which might just include a handsome young doctor.

Lucy weaves a Hallmarkesque love story around a journey of soul-searching, rediscovery, and self-empowerment. Harper’s progression from devastated, depressed, and jilted wife to centered, healthy, and confident person in both her personal and professional life is fulfilling to follow and inspiring to think about. My only issue, which is why I gave this a 4 star review, is the constant self-examination and repeated profession of positive life enhancements. This became quite tedious for me to push through. As I have admitted in other reviews, not every writing style clicks with every reader. My view that Wishes Under a Starlit Sky has too much repetitive, self-evaluative and self-therapy commentary could very well be due to my personal preference when it comes to internal monologues.

Overall, Lucy has written an entertaining and heartwarming story in Wishes Under a Starlit Sky. Her characters come to life and provide a diverse and authentic cast. Her clear and descriptive writing style transports you from the streets of London to the quaint town of Breckenridge, attired with holiday decor and nestled in the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, while her her story encompasses all the elements of a great Hallmark romance.

This is a lovely festive read which takes place over several Christmases as Harper puts her life back together and gains some self-belief. Family and friendship are important with some great scenes set in Colorado and London. The people who Harper meets there are all likeable and add to the feelings of kindness and caring. It is a great story to curl up with if you are looking for a feelgood read.

Thanks to netgalley for a copy of the book

I like the idea of this book and I see what the author was trying to tell a story about, but I just feel that it was very repetitive and unrealistic (2 2/2 year old holding full conversations and snowboarding/ice skating?!) and at times the main character, Harper was very annoying. I did like the idea of the story split between the two locales (Colorado and London) and the fantasy-like descriptions of each. This is a story of self-discovery, love, family, friendship, taking risks, and a little bit of holiday magic. This book definitely has its good parts, give it a shot, you may enjoy it!

I really tried to enjoy this book but unfortunately after a few failed attempts, I only got to 40%.
The book cover was warm and inviting but I just couldn’t stick with it. Harper’s story starts promising but something wasn't peaking my interest.
This one wasn’t for me!

Wishes Under a Starlit Sky proves sometimes perfect isn't PERFECT. Christmas revels that truth. Great cozy read.

I absolutely loved this book, it really was the most perfect Christmas book that has a bit of everything in it. I really didn’t want it to end.

This is a beautiful story based on a life long friendship, new friendships, family and finding who you really are when you find out your husband wants different things to you and calls for a break in the relationship. Not to forget the delicious festive food and drink that is described throughout. Just wow!

The special bond and friendship between Harper and Madi was definitely my most favourite bit. I don’t think I’ve read a book where two characters were more like sisters than friends and would do anything for the other one, it was just very lovely.

I loved all the time spent in Colorado; all the new friends they made and the special times they had with Harper’s parents. What wonderful characters these all were. Lucy made this sound the most magical, snowy, beautiful place on earth. I really want to go, especially to do yoga under the stars.

Lucy also mentions my favourite Cotswold place Bourton-on-the-water and describes it just as beautiful as it is. I loved the time Harper spent here and the new friends she met, especially Dr Dean

What a wonderful festive book with the most loviest ending.

Perfect to end leading up to Christmas with so thank you Lucy. I will definitely be checking out your other books.

When Harper and her husband return to England after a romantic trip to Venice, Italy, he announces he wants a separation. Naturally he has been cheating on her, and leaves her without a second look. In her angst, she decides to go see her family in Colorado, and learns how to live again. Wish there would have been more holiday feel to the book, but otherwise would highly recommend.

The book is about Harper Hayes who has an amazing job as a script writer, a wonderful house, an awesome best friend and an incredible husband. But then life throws a curved ball and Harper finds out that her husband has been cheating on her.

The story deals with how Harper gets through the difficult time and learns to face life with hope. While I loved Harper's journey of self-discovery, the story as such was not that interesting. Manyatimes I wanted to DNF it as I couldn't understand the direction the story was taking and I felt it a little cheesy at times.

Though the writing was quite atmospheric, it certainly wasn't that Christmassy. Overall, I give it 3.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Harper is possibly the most in love with love character that I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet – and she’s going to need every ounce of that good feeling and optimism to carry her through the coming year. Convinced she and her husband are perfectly matched in work (he’s a director, she’s a screenwriter/editor for a Hallmark-like production studio) and in life, she’s totally thrown when he decides to ‘leave for space’ and she discovers his long-term affair. There’s nothing like wallowing, and her best friend Madi is there to do just that – until it’s time to push Harper out into the world and convince her to head to her hippy-parents’ Colorado cabin for her second single Christmas.

And Harper’s family is just the dose of healing and self-care that she needed, with a touch of push from Madi, a ton of new experiences (including snowboarding) and the good news about one of her own original screenplays that needs work but is up for potential production. From rebalancing her diet and getting her screenplay rewritten and produced, to recognizing that Colorado is where she’d like to be – and that both she and Madi can work from the corporate offices there – the story shows someone who is healing and starting to rebuild her life and opening herself to challenges and deciding just WHAT is important to her.

With the addition of a budding romance for her and one for Madi, some adorable children and parents who are always there and solidly supportive of both Harper and Madi, who they treat as another daughter, the opportunity to see the world through her new perspective is a wonderful journey with Harper and full of laughs, love and happiness.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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If you enjoy Christmas Hallmark movies, you'll love Wishes Under a Starlight Sky.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

4☆ An Uplifting, Heart Warming, Festive Romance!

WISHES UNDER A STARLIT SKY is a heart warming, uplifting, festive romance, about mending a broken heart, friendship, new beginnings and moving on!

Harper is having an awful time, her husband walks out on her, giving her no explanation why, just that he loves her but needs time out! She's left absolutely heart broken.

But best friend Madi, is on hand to pick up the pieces and help Harper get her life back on track.

Not only is she devastated and low, her work as a writer for a romance channel is also suffering. She has deadlines to meet and in desperate need of some inspiration.... But how can she write about romance, when her heart is broken?

Fast forward and Harper still hasn't got over the hurt and devastation of her husband.
So Madi decides that the best thing for her is to pack both their bags and go stay with Harper's family in Colorado.
She hasn't seen them in 2years and Madi is certain that a lil bit of Christmas Sparkle will spark some happiness back in Harper's life and maybe give her the boost and inspiration she needs to get writing again!

My heart went out to Harper, she was stronger then she believed. Her friendship with Madi melted my heart, we all need someone like Madi in our life!

WISHES UNDER A STARLIT SKY oozes Christmas, it melted my heart.
The story is wonderfully written, it's heart warming, enchanting, compelling and at times mouth watering!
The Characters are very well developed, they are Endearing and relatable.
It's a gorgeous festive read, that really captures the power of friendship, mending a broken heart, believing in yourself and having the courage to start over.
This is my first book by Lucy, I have already bought her others and can't wait to read more!


Thank you to HQ DIGITAL for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Wishes Under a Starlit Sky is a wonderfully heartwarming tale, with a refreshing twist. The story follows Harper, a script writer for a Hallmark-esq film company, as she picks herself back up again after realising her perfect life is not so perfect after all. With her parents and her best pal Madi by her side, Harper realises that like the scripts she writes for a living, she too can rewrite her life story. A story of heartbreak, friendship, and romance; Wishes Under a Starlit Sky is a festive novel to warm your soul.

Something I really enjoyed about this read is that there was no knight in shining armour to come and save the damsel in distress at Christmas. Instead, Harper finds herself whilst spending the festive season with her parents in the snowy Colorado mountains. I loved this refreshing twist, as so often these kinds of festive stories, be it book or film, can be solely based around magically finding love just days before Christmas. I love that Knott went for a completely different approach, and whilst love and romance do feature, it is Harper feeling content with herself that forms that main crux of the book.

If you're looking for a Christmassy read, Wishes Under a Starlit Sky is the perfect accompaniment to a cosy evening.

This review will be featured on my blog from 4th December.

This book was unexpectedly delightful! I was expecting more of a warm and fuzzy romance but found instead a touching portrayal of a woman reinventing or re-establishing herself after heartbreak and betrayal. The growth, introspection, and overall growth and relationship development between characters was charming and real and even messy. It wasn't a quick and easy read, but I loved it - it meandered in a necessary way without rushing to any conclusions and the depictions were well-phrased, settings were descriptive, and characters were flawed and perfect.