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What You Wish for
Fern Michaels has entertained millions of readers with her deeply-involving contemporary novels including "Celebration, Yesterday, " and her recent "New York Times" bestseller, "Finders Keepers." Now, she delivers her most exciting story yet: the breathtaking tale of a woman on the run who's given the chance for a whole new life... What You Wish For
If her abusive husband h...more
If her abusive husband h...more
ebook, 354 pages
Published
July 1st 2001
by Zebra Books
(first published 2000)
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Interesting story about a woman who leaves her abusive husband by entering a program similar to the witness protection program. It was a little too easy, though...everything was just given to her--medical care, a new identity, a new job, a completely and tastefully decorated fully furnished apartment, even down to the fully stocked pantry and a computer, a car, money in the bank, and, of course, her beloved dog was able to come with her and received advanced veterinary care. Maybe that is done w...more
Good enough story. Not a great ending. Could have had more suspense. There were certainly some good set up situations, but the author wasted all of those.
The author sure wrapped up the drama quickly and weakly, seemed like she wanted to get to the sex instead.
That Izzy was an icky piece of work.
Love the smart dogs. The author should do more with them.
Doubt that that toy would be so successful.
The author sure wrapped up the drama quickly and weakly, seemed like she wanted to get to the sex instead.
That Izzy was an icky piece of work.
Love the smart dogs. The author should do more with them.
Doubt that that toy would be so successful.
A look inside the life of battered women shelters and one woman who eventually found the courage to fight back. Two adorable dogs, a worthy hero, and some interesting characters. Occaisionally, the story took a leap forward in time that was somewhat confusing, but a satisfying ending.
This book pulled me right in, before I knew it, I had finished half the book. Great subject, great storyline however........... The dialogue in this book was off. It wasn't how people would normally speak. That made the dialogue parts hard to read.
I thought it was a good story. One of the reviewers wrote about the story changing, and made things confused. I found the same thing, but I was able to shift with the story. The shifts weren't seamless.
Feb 24, 2012
Melissa
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I loved this book so much that I lost sleep while listening to it. I wanted to listen more and sleep less!
Descriptive story of abused women - had me hooked yet much was predictable. I enjoyed reading it.
Graphically violent description of domestic violence but the story is great!
Excellent pace of writing, story, and romance.
Excellent pace of writing, story, and romance.
Audiobook: Narrated by Laurel Merlington
Impression so far: extremely cliched and full of pathos! Not sure I'll make it to the end of this audio...
Narration - very flat tones.
I'm DNFing this one (did not finish). I'm just not interested in Helen Stanley aka Helen Ward aka Nancy BlingBong (or whatever it is)... Because I've given up at 1/3 of the way through, I'm doing the courteous thing and not rating this book a 1 star.
Impression so far: extremely cliched and full of pathos! Not sure I'll make it to the end of this audio...
Narration - very flat tones.
I'm DNFing this one (did not finish). I'm just not interested in Helen Stanley aka Helen Ward aka Nancy BlingBong (or whatever it is)... Because I've given up at 1/3 of the way through, I'm doing the courteous thing and not rating this book a 1 star.
boring ending considering how good ist started out.
Very interesting book of spousal abuse and survival
Abused wife leaves husband, not very well written
I liked this book more than I thought I would.
This was a great read.
*****
Didn't finish it, too predictable.
She can weave a tail.
Just a total waste. Nice story line but lacked depth or something. So glad it is finished.
What you wish for is a story about an abused wife who escaped from her marriage when her husband injures her dog. She is placed in a women shelter where she is looked after and given a new life. But all is not rosy because her husband sets out to find her.
Urhh. This novel was to predictable. I knew exactly what would happen in every single chapter. The characters were one dimensional and i felt no connection to any of them.
Urhh. This novel was to predictable. I knew exactly what would happen in every single chapter. The characters were one dimensional and i felt no connection to any of them.
this was a good story that i enjoyed reading,
it is about:
If her abusive husband hadn't tried to kill her and her beloved dog Lucie, Helen Ward might never have left her million-dollar home and run far away. Now Helen's changed her identity and moved across the country, hopeful that she can be safe, happy, maybe even loved.
it is about:
If her abusive husband hadn't tried to kill her and her beloved dog Lucie, Helen Ward might never have left her million-dollar home and run far away. Now Helen's changed her identity and moved across the country, hopeful that she can be safe, happy, maybe even loved.
This book got me hooked on Fern Michaels. I love how her women characters are all very strong and independent.
Horrible! I don't know how this book got published.
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Fern Michaels (born Mary Ruth Kuczkir) is an American author of romance and thriller novels, including nearly 50 best selling books with more than 70 million copies in print. Her USA Today and New York Times best selling books include Family Blessings, Pretty Woman, and Crown Jewel, as well as the Texas quartet and the Captive series. She started writing in 1973 when her youngest son went off to s...more
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