Winter Wish

On the verge of high school graduation, eighteen-year-old Jessie should be revving up for a big world and bright future. That is, if she can see beyond her beloved mountains in north Georgia. That's just when a dark-haired stranger named Cade reveals possibilities that are exciting, inspiring, and sometimes more than a little unnerving.

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"Winter Wish" is the heartwarming young adult novel that weaves together romance, mystery, and drama, as Jessie learns that sometimes the best way to care for those she loves is to take better care of herself. With the weight of her mother's death on her shoulders, Jessie finds herself struggling to carve out a future for herself. She can't imagine ever leaving home, or tearing herself from her family, a devoted boyfriend Sean, and a needy friend Camille. After Jessie makes a wish on a star to help her find her way, she meets a mysterious young man named Cade. At the same time, her lone mountainside treks place her in the path of a menacing man who seems intent on silencing her. As Jessie confronts past demons and new threats, her wish upon a star may make all the difference in the world.

Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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