Title: Wish You Were Mine
Author: Tara Sivec
First published November 14, 2017
272 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781478920168 (ISBN10: 1478920165)
Rating: 4.01
Overview
In Tara Sivec’s latest standalone novel, prepare to be swept away by a story of love, loss, and second chances. After five long years, he returns home, haunted by thoughts of her.
Every day he longed for her smile and wished things had turned out differently. He had to leave to make things right, to let his best friends find their own happiness.
He couldn’t stand in the way of their love, even if it meant he had to leave the woman he loved behind. But now he’s back, and he’s not going to let her go again.
He’s done living with regrets and he’s ready to tell her the truth. It’s time to show her that he always wished she was his, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Get ready to fall in love all over again with Wish You Were Mine.
About the Author
Tara Sivec is a talented writer who has made a name for herself as a USA Today best-selling author. She is a busy woman who wears many hats, including those of a wife, mother, chauffeur, maid, short-order cook, baby-sitter, and sarcasm expert.
She currently resides in Ohio with her husband and two children, eagerly awaiting the day when all three of them become adults and move out.
Having spent fourteen years working in the brokerage business, Tara decided to trade in her pen for a keyboard and start writing. She writes across a wide range of genres, including Romantic Comedy, Romantic Comedy/Mystery, Romantic Suspense, New Adult Drama, Contemporary Romance, and Psychological Thriller.
Her debut novel, Seduction and Snacks, won first place in the Indie Romance Convention Reader’s Choice Awards 2013 for Best Indie First Book, and she was also voted Best Indie Author in the Indie Romance Convention Reader’s Choice Awards 2014.
In her spare time, Tara daydreams about all the baking she would love to do and the naps she would love to take, if only she had some spare time.
Editoral Review
In her latest novel, Wish You Were Mine, Tara Sivec explores the complexities and emotions of love and loss in a beautifully written story that is sure to tug at readers’ heartstrings. Known for her romantic comedies, Sivec takes a more serious and emotional tone in this work, and delivers a poignant and powerful tale that will stay with readers long after they have finished the final page.
Set in a small town in Michigan, Wish You Were Mine tells the story of Charlotte and Aiden, two childhood sweethearts who were torn apart by tragedy years ago. When Charlotte returns home after years of living abroad, she is forced to confront her past and the man she once loved.
As they navigate their complicated feelings for each other, old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed that threaten to destroy their fragile new relationship. Sivec’s writing is both intimate and eloquent, and she has a real talent for capturing the raw emotions of her characters.
From Aiden’s grief and guilt to Charlotte’s fear and vulnerability, readers will feel an immediate connection to these characters and their struggles. The small town setting adds to the overall charm of the story, and Sivec does a wonderful job of bringing it to life, painting a vivid picture of the community and its residents.
One of the strengths of Wish You Were Mine is its characters. Sivec has created a cast of fully realized, multi-dimensional people who are both flawed and relatable.
Aiden and Charlotte are particularly well-drawn, and readers will root for them as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. Sivec also weaves several subplots into the story, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.
That said, the pacing of the novel is a bit uneven, and there are times when the story drags or feels repetitive. Additionally, the book can be quite melodramatic at times, which may turn off some readers who prefer a more understated approach.
Overall, Wish You Were Mine is a beautifully crafted novel that is sure to resonate with readers who enjoy emotional and poignant love stories. While it may not be for everyone, those who are willing to invest in the story will be rewarded with a moving and meaningful read.
Rating: 4/5 stars
