
Book Details
Genre: Romance
Series: None
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication Date: 7/14/2020
Pages: 320
Goodreads Synopsis –
Samantha Casey loves everything about her job as an elementary school librarian on the sunny, historic island of Galveston, Texas—the goofy kids, the stately Victorian building, the butterfly garden. But when the school suddenly loses its beloved principal, it turns out his replacement will be none other than Duncan Carpenter—a former, unrequited crush of Sam’s from many years before.
When Duncan shows up as her new boss, though, he’s nothing like the sweet teacher she once swooned over. He’s become stiff, and humorless, and obsessed with school safety. Now, with Duncan determined to destroy everything Sam loves about her school in the name of security—and turn it into nothing short of a prison—Sam has to stand up for everyone she cares about before the school that’s become her home is gone for good.
My Opinion –
I loved this book!
I don’t read a lot of romance, but Katherine Center’s books are the perfect blend of entertaining fiction with a romance that never fails to pull me in.
This book was so much fun, I was hooked from the very first chapter! Sam is a fabulous character! She is passionate, quirky, and marches to the beat of her own drummer. Duncan is another character that I found very interesting and couldn’t wait to see how his character would develop.
The story may be somewhat predictable, but I didn’t care. It was a book that I could hardly bear to pull myself away from. The writing is addicting and humorous, putting a smile on my face and thoroughly entertaining me!
If you have not read a Katherine Center book yet, this is a fantastic place to start!
*Thank you St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book via NetGalley for my honest opinion.
Other Katherine Center books I have reviewed:

*Book 1/20 in the 20 Books of Summer reading challenge.
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Sounds lovely and I think the cover is great.
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I’m super excited for this one! I loved her last book!! This review has gotten me even more pumped for it!!!
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Enjoy!!! Looking forward to your review!
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Fab review Tina! xx
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Thank you! x
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This one is on my TBR and I can’t wait to read it.
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Fantastic! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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I do need to try a Katherine Center book.
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You do, you really do!
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Excellent review, Tina💜 I thought I wanted to read this. Now I HAVE to have it😏
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You really do! Are you planning on doing the audio version? While I was reading, I was thinking how much fun it would be to hear it being read out loud.
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Definitely planning on the audio version.
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I am so excited for you! I am even tempted to listen to it myself 🙂
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I have the ARC on my shelf…and can’t wait to read it. I have loved Katherine Center’s books from the very first one I read.
As for the set-up, I can already feel myself drawn in by the characters and rooting for Samantha. I wonder what happened to turn Duncan into such a stiff and annoying character?
Thanks for sharing.
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Enjoy! It is a great book!
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Great review ! I love this book too ! 🙌🏻
Here is my review on this book
https://shivreads.wordpress.com/2020/05/22/book-review-what-you-wish-for-by-katherine-center-katherinecenter-stmartinspress-bookreview-bookblogger-fiction/
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I enjoyed it. A few events toward the end were eye rolling but I didn’t even care!
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Exactly! I loved it nonetheless as well 🙂
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Wonderful review! I definitely can’t wait to read this one. xx
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I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Nice review, Tina!
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I’m excited to read this now! Awesome review!!
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