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The Christmas Wish (The Finches Book 3) Kindle Edition

by M.A. Nichols (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,048 ratings
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She wished for love, and it came true. But what if it’s all a lie?

Evelyn Finch has given up on love. Finding a man to dance with her was difficult enough; finding one to spend his life with her was impossible. Better to embrace spinsterhood and rid herself of that false hope. No man will see her in a romantic light. But when a dashing gentleman sweeps into her life, reigniting her dreams, Evelyn can’t help but wonder if her greatest wish will finally come true.

But he’s not all he appears to be…

Desperation can make a person do foolish things. Though Gideon Payne hadn’t thought himself so ridiculous as to agree to a fake courtship, when Evelyn’s father comes begging for that very thing, Gideon finds himself agreeing. He has the wherewithal to help her find her footing in society, and she has the sterling reputation that will help to repair his ruined one. A mutually beneficial arrangement. That is all.

But the plain wallflower is not at all what Gideon expected. And this simple Christmas courtship soon becomes something far more complicated.

Can a romance started with a lie become something real? Or will good intentions lead to broken hearts?
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The Generations of Love Series Family Tree

All of M.A. Nichols’ romances take place in the Generations of Love universe. Each book is a standalone story and can be read in any order with the titles being grouped together into family sagas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B9R8G9P6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nichols Publishing, LLC (November 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3002 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Born and raised in Anchorage, M.A. Nichols is a lifelong Alaskan with a love of the outdoors. As a child, she despised reading but through the love and persistence of her mother was taught the error of her ways and has had a deep, abiding relationship with it ever since.

She graduated with a bachelor's degree in landscape management from Brigham Young University and a master's in landscape architecture from Utah State University, neither of which has anything to do with why she became a writer but is a fun little tidbit nonetheless. And no, she doesn't have any idea what type of plant you should put in that shady spot out by your deck. She's not that kind of landscape architect. Stop asking.

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Malorie Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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This was exactly what I needed to read right now. Sweet, clean romance with just enough angst to enhance the storyline. I loved the characters and found the writing itself to be excellent. Nothing deep here, just a sweet story. This is my first M.A.Nichols, but it won’t be my last.
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AHZ
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful sweet clean love story
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Though there are a few errors that could have been edited, the story is unique and interesting. Sometimes too much inner thoughts but on the whole it was well done. I grew to love both H&H equally. I do wish things could’ve ended better with his sire but such is life.
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Crazygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars well done clean regency
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the relationship development.

I was a little annoyed with how the h became tongue tied at the mention of courtship.

Itt was well written and developed.

I was a little put out that the H didn't think off doing a little research to find out who his mother was. He was portrayed as smart, so it isn't rocket science too find out who accompanied his mother for his birth.

Anyway I don't like loose ends.

But the book was great.
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MamaB
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but a little bland
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2023
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Easy clean read and no glaring editing issues. However it was not extremely engaging. It makes a good read if you're not looking for an indepth story.
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Yvette
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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A true romance with a delightful twist. The author has a gift for detail. This work of art had me laughing one minute and crying the next with a plot of numerous twists and turns. A real page turner. I can't wait to read other novels by this author.
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carol
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful read
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023
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A lot of emotional issues in this story concerning a heading to spinsterhood young lady and a young man who never had opportunity to experience true friendship or paternal love. How they get together and the road they travel to their hea made for a delightful read
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JJares
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Plain Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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Evelyn Finch is twenty-nine years old and has decided to face the truth: She is a spinster. When a child in the family embarrasses Evelyn by commenting on her unmarried state, Mr. Finch decides to take action. He asks Gideon Payne to conduct a short courting with his daughter.

Gideon has black marks against him. A young woman was compromised through none of his doing, and Gideon was blamed. The girl's family knew the truth, but Gideon must remain silent to protect the young lady's good name. People know he's unsavory, but they don't know why. Now that Gideon has taken over his father's bank, he has difficulty because of the rumors.

Lewis Fitch, Evelyn's father, sees a potential solution to both Evelyn's singlehood and Gideon's tarnished reputation. He believes that the two can help each other, and thus, proposes the idea to Gideon. After a brief internal debate, Gideon agrees to meet Evelyn. Their first encounter is set at a party, an event orchestrated by Mr. Fitch to bring them together.

Of course, like all previous M A Nichol books, characters grow and evolve. This story was beautifully written. This leaves me to grieve the loss of Ms. Nichols. I await her latest novel (A Light in the Dark -- due on May 24, 2024). Then, I will have read her whole backlog of stories at least once. She is a wonderful writer.

Finches
The Jack of All Trades (2021)
Tempest and Sunshine (2022)
** 3. The Christmas Wish (2022)
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Deb-57
5.0 out of 5 stars A fine love story.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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4 1/2 stars. Evelyn and Gideon were wonderful characters. Both flawed and scarred by life but both were good at heart. The story is full of ups and downs and uncertainty, but very satisfying. It might have been a tad slow occasionally.
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Val
5.0 out of 5 stars Another gem
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2022
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“Aunt Evelyn, why aren’t you married?” with those opening words, I knew I'd like this book. It took me back to my Italian grandmother's dining room table, "why you no married?" Why indeed Grandma? I feel like no one is writing this style of book in the historical romance genre. M.A. Nichols just has this understanding of what utter idiots we make of ourselves in the process of finding love, sometimes it really is incredibly awkward and almost painful. Evelyn and her deer in the headlights reaction to a potential relationship is just so spot on! Not all of us knew how to react when asked out, some of us reacted in fear. And Gideon, I believe he's what the kids would call a cinnamon roll. I really appreciated that difficult relationship with his father playing out. Not all relationships have happy endings, that's just the reality of things. I just have to say, that first kiss. Brilliant. That is indeed the reality of a first kiss where one party has never actually done it before. Another gem, Bravo 👏
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Cat Lady58
4.0 out of 5 stars Two nice but lonely people are pushed together and find love. Will it last?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2024
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Spinster, Evelyn, has given up on love and untrustworthy men. Her family all have what she has always wanted - a loving spouse and children. Despite her loneliness, she has a loving family, who care about her. Why can't she find a man who will love and appreciate her? One member of her family decides to meddle.

Gabriel was loved by his late mother but disliked by his dying father. There are dark secrets in his family. His 'friend's are not very friendly. He is dogged by unfair, ill-informed gossip, which is ruining his reputation. A man running his father's bank needs a spotless reputation in order to attract clients! Perhaps, a respectable lady, from a respectable family can boost his reputation!

What if pushing two needy people together can help them both? It's never that simple. What happens when the deal is discovered and the house of cards collapses? Hearts can be shattered, reputations lost and dark secrets spilled!

Lots of likeable characters and a couple of dreadful ones in this clean romance. This story starts well but runs out of steam in the last chapter and epilogue. The characterisations are good but there's too much repetitive angst/pondering. Nothing much happens at the end. The epilogue doesn't give a conclusion to the story, after the reader has waited so long. Especially, as these are supposed to be 'stand alone' stories. Due to the convoluted family groups and timelines, some of the books have already told you what the story endings will be. Some you don't get a complete conclusion. Some family members you never hear of again. Some characters play large parts in other stories, after their original book. In this one the 'dark secret' twist is predictable if you have been paying attention. A HEA is guaranteed. The characters experience growth and find what's important in life. They may not have looks but they have money - which helps!
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Barbara Ann Kevis
3.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2023
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Too long winded! Got bored.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A bit slow but......
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 21, 2023
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It was a bit of a slow story, took a while to get going & even then did not really develop into much. A very slow Regency story.
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Dr Dragonlady
4.0 out of 5 stars wounded healers
Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2022
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This is neither a fast burn or a slow one, rather a stuttering one where the scars of the past, and present, disrupt the course of true love. It is as much about a father-son relationship as it’s about a romantic one. It is about love binding the wounds of the soul, even when the lover is wounded themselves. Nichols always writes well, and her setting of the 12 days of Christmas is evocatively drawn. The dialogue is great and our couleare appealing people.
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