Fragile Wishes

Chapel Falls #4

by N. Thompson

It’s the holiday season in Chapel Falls.

The trees are up.
The wreaths are hung.
Christmas melodies can be heard through speakers.

Jack has watched each of his sons settle down and find love.

That’s all he’s ever wished for.

She’s new to town, looking to rebuild her life.

After her divorce, Kimber’s sworn off men.

Can the patriarch of the Bluff family find love this holiday season?

152 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2025

About the author

N. Thompson is a contemporary romance author living in the Midwest. She writes about small towns that have captured her heart since childhood.
If she isn't writing, she can be found with a book in her hand and her Italian Mastiff at her side. In her spare time, she likes to drag her husband to antique stores.

Reviews

[Juniper · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last book of the series and it was my favorite. I was tearing up through the whole thing because of the situation with Rowan. There is no angst, just a sweet Christmas time story that felt like taking a deep cleansing breath and letting it out. I can’t wait for the next series which focused on the Blackwood brothers.

Safety: Totally safe. No OW/OM drama. FMC is divorced from an unhappy marriage. No details on MMC’s recent history but he did say he’s never taken a woman on a date before so I’m guessing just occasional one night stands but he’s not a manwhore.

[Alisa Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect holiday novella! I have loved the whole series and was so excited to see that Jack had his own story! Age gap, found family and holiday cheer, what more could you ask for??

[Courtney Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

N. Thompson has topped it off with the perfect ending for the Bluffs

I cannot read books faster than I have N. Thompson books!

We dive into the head of the Bluff family where we get to see Jack find his HEA.

I absolutely adore Kimber and how she was able to open herself up again after her disgusting ex husband blamed her for not being able to conceive and then proceeding to cheat on her. Her parents were absolutely disgusting also for never supporting her or being there for her and I’m so glad she simply walked out with a backwards glance.

Jack deserved to find his happiness after pulling his life together, saving his sons from their mother and becoming a pinnacle of Chapel Falls.

I am guessing Brian’s story will be next? As it was hinted a few times by Jack about him deserving to open himself up again and given the left open plot of the missing girls, surely it was an opening for his story next? And if so, I will be buying it as soon as it is available!!

I will say, I am a bit bummed we didn’t get to read Rowans reactions to being fostered and then adopted by Jack and Kimber but it makes my heart so full to read he found his family also! The kid deserved it as much as the rest of the Bluff family 🖤

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Papa Jack – AND age gap romance with Kimber...say no more!! I was so excited to be back in Chapel Falls and for Christmas nonetheless. I cannot say enough good things about the found family within the Bluff Brothers. This holiday novella is full of all things Bluff Family and was the perfect addition.
Fragile Wishes is Book 4 in the Chapel Falls Series
[Book 1: Broken Promises // Book 2: Fractured Pieces // Book 3: Shattered Dreams]

[Tai Infante · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect holiday story, better than Hallmark!!!

I absolutely loved this story, it was the perfect way to finalize the Bluff family series. I can't wait to continue reading the stories of the people from chapel falls. I'm really looking forward to reading about Bear and his brothers as well as Drake's stories.
This was a letter in life love story / inta-love / found family, there was no third act break-up and it was overall a very enjoyable read!

[Teresa Daugherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

I was so happy to get Jacks story and Kimber was perfect for him. We get to catch up with the rest of the group also. This, to me, was a much needed feel good story. Children was born and others were adopted into this big wonderful family.
Thank you so much for a wonderful read!

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great story

I am so happy for Jack. I need more from the chapel falls saga!! There’s still Brian, Bear, Seb and Reed…. Also what about the 2 girls? Please tell me there’s going to be more.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this holiday novella! I love me an age gap and a swoony older man! The Bluff family is amazing! The found family in this series is one of the best I’ve read! Love them!

[Alyssa J · Rating 5 out of 5]

PAPA BLUFF! Yes! 👏🏼 Amazing story. He deserves love too & the fact she is younger is so fun.

[Cassie Moran · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing

Such an amazing and fast paced kind of Christmas story. Loved the little bit of suspense in there and how Rowan just fit in with the family.