Sadly, I had to realize at the very beginning that this book was not for me. I did not like the humiliated assistant depicted as a halfwit doormat,, the toxic working environment, or the despicable self-obsessed boss. So I had to give up on this book I'm afraid. Which does not mean other people may not like it.

I was granted a free copy of this text by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book was decent, but a rehash of better works I have read before. A fun read, but glad I did not have to buy it.

I absolutely adore Jaimie’s books and this is no different. I have absolutely loved this gorgeous book.

I have been completely pulled in from the very beginning of this one and it’s definitely a book that hasn’t disappointed.

There is nothing negative I can say about this one. It is a perfect heartwarming read by a truly wonderful author. This is a novel which will pull you in and keep you hooked until the end.

My first book by Jaimie, it most certainly won't be my last, it was brilliant, loved it. I could imagine living in the village and making a wish on the tree myself !

Jaimie Admans is one of those authors whose books I will read without reading the blurb on the back as I know I am going to love them.
Glorious setting on the Gower and a fabulous cast of characters meant this book was a delight right from the start. Although at one point I thought Felicity's secret was going to spoil the whole thing asn I wouldn't get the happy ever after I so wanted.
All the little side stories from the residents of the home overlooking the tree melted my hear.
And the sheep......

My first book by Jaimie Admans and I really enjoyed it.
A magical story with a real feel good factor. The characters were really believable and each one had their own quirks. Fee and Ry had a missed chance 15 years ago and I was rooting for them to get back together.
Although there were a few misunderstandings along the way, the story was quite a page turner and had me laughing out loud in places. A delightful read and I totally believe a tree can grant wishes after reading this and very much recommend it.

This is a sweet and beautiful love story; about family, friendship and life.
This is a book to fall in love with life and nature; it will be impossible to put down or to keep smiling while you are reading it, believe me.
Felicity Kerr, the main character, is asked to return to her hometown for work, quick and easy. But she is not expecting to be so personally involved with this project or to see again her first love. There will be emotions, love and an old tree that will revive the community again.
I loved the story, but I was interested too by the tree story; it’s curious how the big building company tries to make their own way without trying to understand the communities they are going to destroy. Their only business is money, nothing more matters. That’s why I loved this book, the love story is important in the story, yes, but all the characters that are involved in the story and the tree makes the book special.
If you are looking for a warm read to make you smile, this is your read.
Are you ready to discover “The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore”?

This is a book that you will enjoy from the very first page, it is funny, magical, with so many twists and turns. Life with the oldies and the young ones makes for a fantastic read.. This is one not to be missed, I wish I could give it far more than the 5 stars that we are able to give. I highly recommend everyone to read this

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this ARC

Felicity is back in her home town after being sent undercover to try and get a landonwer to sign with the company she works for. only when she gets there does she realise that the person running the campaign to stop the development is Ryan. She hasn't seen him for 15 years, when he turned her down and she left town. Will they get a second chance now, and what will happen when he realises what she is really doing back in town?

A sweet, funny story full of heart, a vengeful/jealous sheep, naughty gnomes and feisty pensionsers. Felicity was a likeable, if not a little lost and over her head lead character. She had really nice chemistry with Ryan and it was sweet watching them reconnect after fifteen years and find their second chance even with the secret mission she was on. Lemmon Cove was filled with a lot of funny, interesting supporting characters as well and watching the community come together to save the wishing tree was wonderful. A lovely summer read. (3.5 ⭐️)

What a lovely book this was to read. It was funny and a very charming book to read. The characters were all very vivid and I loved the fact the the old people in the care home were protesting to see their view and the wishing tree. It was one of those books that you fly through as it’s so readable. I really enjoyed this one. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Firstly, big thanks to the team over at HQ for sending me a gifted copy of this book on NetGalley to read and to review!
I absolutely loved this book, and I thought it was cute, sweet, full of romantic angst, and full of funny small town antics. I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book, and I admit I judged it too soon and thought it would be super long and full of unnecessary filler. BUT I WAS WRONG! This grabbed me from the very beginning, and I couldn’t focus on anything else until I read a page or two (sneakily during work meetings too). Ryan was a great character, and it is a breath of fresh air to read about a guy who isn’t too full of male ego and macho. He isn’t afraid to show that he’s emotional!
Fab book, I will definitely be checking out more of Jamie Admans work too!

I've read quite a few women's fiction books throughout my time as a reader and they always have that one cliche about them in some way or another. It might be something to do with family, love, community or following your dreams. But even though these tropes are usually winners in readers eyes and especially mine, it doesn't always mean that the plot always wins the heart of all readers. And this, in particular, is where The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore comes in. The truth, as I read this story on my way to work and back, it was one of my highlights on a very tough day. It was a beacon of light that I knew I could return to when I knew things weren't always going to plan.

Yes, it can be cheesy and yes, you can tell some elements have been recycled, but you know what who cares? The writing had flair, it was easy to read and you know what? It was good. The fact that it was set in the one place that I want more than anything to go to makes it seem more like an escape from reality, which is exactly what a book should do.

I think that this is one of those books which you could easily bring out every sunny bank holiday as you relax outside in the sun. The relationships between the characters seem real and breathing and they are interesting, yet also not perfect. Particularly how Felicity thinks about the situations that she gets herself into. Even though this might not seem like what some people might go through, for me, it felt like she was almost me and how I would think. It was a little bit scary at times. And Ryan and his sheep were obviously the cherries on the top of the cake.

There is some laugh out loud moments, especially from the care home residents and it did bring a quick smile to my face. This book ultimately is trying to make you happy in a not so great time and take it from me, I will be buying the physical copy of the book incredibly soon so that I can look back at it and remember how happy it made me in a time when things weren't so certain.

A big thanks to #netgalley and #HQDigital for this eARC!

The $3 Ebook is available now, download it and take it on your next vacation (The audiobook releases in July)!

Get lost in the magic of the wishing tree in this clean, fun, lighthearted, second-chance rom-com perfect for fans of #portiamacintosh and #Sophiekinsella.

Felicity’s hometown of Lemmon Cove is home to a special tree that's stood for hundreds of years, where people from all over have come to carve their names into its bark. Oh and it grants wishes. Hoping to buy that piece of land, Felicity’s boss sends her home to infiltrate and shut down a protest on the land with the Tree. Leading the protest is none other than Ryan, the boy she kissed and was rejected by 15 years ago. The two rekindle their friendship and tomfoolery ensues as Felicity navigates her feelings towards Ryan and the town she grew up in, personal desires, and professional responsibility.

If you’re not too old to believe in magic, like sheep puns, obscure 90s music references, eccentric old folks, quirky heroes, and a close knit community this one's for you.

*The miscommunication trope hits everyone differently so be warned there is a fair bit of that here. She joins the protest under false pretenses and there is something that happened when they were younger they take FOREVER to talk about*

I quickly become obsessed with Jaimies work after reading The Little Bookshop of Love Stories and was so excited to receive a widget for this story. What a beautiful story this was. I love Jaimies writing. I immediately get sucked in and can’t stop reading her books!

I have enjoyed many Jaimie Admans books over the last few years, so I was pleased to receive an ARC of The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore.

I love the idea of the tree, with so many stories in the carvings. I loved the way the community came together to try and save it. I thought Ryan and Felicity were great characters, and I enjoyed the story of them getting to know each other again, and learning to communicate better. However, my favourite characters were the sheep, and some of the care home residents. There were a good number of funny moments, which made me laugh.

This story was a fun and entertaining romance, with a good dose of community, and a slightly magical tree. What could be better?

I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

A great summer read. Loved the setting and you could feel yourself imaging you were there. A heart warming story of community, love and friendship. Great quirky characters who you couldn't help but laugh along with.

Thank you Netgalley and HQ Digital and Jamie Admans for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore
Jaimie Admans

This is a delightful read, with some classic romantic misunderstandings, unrequited or requited love moments in it, and throw in some delightful lively pensioners at the most idyllic Care Home, and you have a lemony, zesty formula for a cracking good book!

I was swept up immediately in the story of Felicity (aka Fliss, Fee) and what happened when she went “undercover” for her employers, the “boo hiss nasty” property company Landoperty Developments. How could she know it would take her back to her family home in Lemmon Cove and bring back poignant memories of what happened underneath the Wishing Tree beside the Shore.

No spoilers, but this is a delight! All the characters are brought vividly to life, and especially the residents of Seaview Heights Care Home. (This is one Care Home I want to stay in !).

I thoroughly recommend it - you will be enthralled, gripped, fall in love and cry! Ideally read either on a grim UK Spring day or lying in the sunshine when you can !

Loved it!!! Such a cute and magical story. It's the perfect summer read. What could go wrong when Felicity is sent to her hometown to infiltrate a protest over land that her boss desperately wants to sell to hotel developers??? Finding her lost love is not what she expected. I knew it wouldn't end well as soon as Fee uttered the word chef. She should have told everyone the truth from the start. I was surprised the sycamore survived so long with all the carvings people put on it. Fee acted like she hated Ryan and never went home because of him, but as soon as she saw him she acted like a giddy teenager. They were both so touchy feely, even after fifteen years. The best character in the book was definitely Baaabra Steisand. Loved all the sheep puns. What was with all the old people and their naughty gnomes???!!! The weakest part of the book was the reason Ryan gives for brushing Fee off fifteen years ago. Would Ryan's father really expect that of him? The magical tree was more believable. I still loved the book. I was sad to see the story end. Would have loved to see where everyone was a year later.

Definitely recommend the book. Would love to find a magical sycamore tree to make a wish. Loved the story, characters and writing style. Love the about the author, which made me love her even more. There's definitely not enough time to read all the books that I want to read. Look forward to reading more books by the author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from HQ through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Wishing Tree Beside the Shore by Jaime Admans. This is another book I’ve read through NetGalley, I picked this book mainly because I liked the cover and it sounded like something I would enjoy. This book is about Felicity Kerr who returns to her hometown of Lemmon Cove of which she left 15 years, running from the man she loved Ryan. Felicity returns home because she works for the company that are trying to build a hotel on a field that was once a strawberry field and where there is a 300 year old Sycamore tree. Felicity is sent to get the locals to leave the field so it can be sold to build the hotel, but the locals are unaware of this. I liked this book and I enjoyed it and the best word to describe it is it’s nice. The Wishing Tree beside the Shore is a beautiful and in every aspect it’s a very simplistic, predictable story. It’s a book full of love, with a sense of home is where the heart is and is set in a place where community matters. It’s an easy read however not one of those can’t put down books because I found the story very predictable and very familiar, like I’d read it before or something similar before and that took away for me the feeling of I can’t put this book down. It was very obvious from the beginning where this story was going to end, there were no surprises, for me for all the love and heart the story had it lack something for the reader to grab onto and for me miss that wow moment that make me want to pick a book up with anticipation. At the heart this book is a love story about a community coming together to save a very special tree. This is a good beach read or one where your sat in front of the tv, if you miss a bit it’s easy to get what’s happening when you dive back in. I’ll be honest I wouldn’t recommend this book to friends, unfortunately there’s just other books out there that I would recommend before this.