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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Cami Hammond

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book gave me all the feels! Sweet and sassy Gina Fisher “Fish” meets Bryce Cambridge and sparks fly! When they first meet, Gina thinks he is married so when he shows interest and starts flirting she treats him horribly. When that gets cleared up is when it really gets good! He is gorgeous and he has his sights set on her. Gina was a Sergeant in the Army and she has a secret… after a heroic act overseas she was burned over a big portion of her body. She hides her scars very well, but is very self conscious about them. Will her insecurities hold her back from what could be an amazing relationship? This book touched me in very different ways and I was very impressed by the writer. I can’t wait to read the next one! Definitely recommend!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Faith Jackson

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love stories like these where life and love collide in the most beautiful of ways. This book is no different in the way it uniquely ties it altogether. Love always prevails in the sense of imperfections, embracing love, and finding the strength to do it all again with love like these two have found. I found the story romantic, sweet, and charming.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sarah King

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gina was injured while serving in the army. While she has physically healed, She has closed in on herself. She has learned to proactively protect herself to avoid the stings of rejection. While at a craft fair she meets Bryce, who asks her out but she turns him down. After running into each other again Bryce is still interested and asks again. She turns him down. After some misunderstandings are cleared up the two begin spending time together. They each have their own issues that they must work through. Will Gina and Bryce be able to overcome their issues and find their happily ever after?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. While it is the third in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. I loved that the characters had depth and felt like someone you might know in your own life. The relationships between the sisters is amazing to see. While this is the first book in the series I have read I can’t wait to go back and read the previous while I wait to see what comes next. Totally worth the read!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story of Gina and Bryce. They way they initially meet totally made me chuckle especially over a misunderstanding. My heart really ached at times for Gina, what she had to endure and the walls that she had around her heart and rightfully so. Bryce is hardworking arson investigator and I loved his banter trying to get to know Gina. There are sparks, sizzle, secrets but also moments that just capture you….Bryce trying to break Gina’s walls down and the trauma. Overall I really loved Gina and Bryce’s story and I highly recommend this book!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice review by Samantha Snow

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was such a sweet, cute, empowering romance read. I really, really loved it! The instant attraction between Gina and Bryce was nothing short of amazing! The first chapter had me hooked, I couldn’t set the book aside until I read ALL of their story. It was that great honest! The awkward misunderstanding of what Gina first thought of Bryce, priceless. LOL….Definitely one of my top fave reads of the year!!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Katie Kearney

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book captured a piece of my heart and I’ll remember Gina and Bryce for a lone time. I read this without reading the previous books with no problems whatsoever. I will say the characters from previous books definitely play a major role still so I’ll definitely be going back and reading the others. This story just got me in all the feels, Gina was a character that was so easy to connect with, and she may just be my favorite female character so far this year. The chemistry her and Bryce have is so easy to see they truly bring you into their world. It’s a story that hit close to home for me and I loved everything about it. Five huge stars and highly recommended! Excited to read the rest!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jade Thomson

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really sweet read. It’s definitely out of the norm for me to read this kind of romance but I really enjoyed it. Gina’s character is so emotional to read and Bryce turned out to be wonderful. (I never know what to expect from the book description- if I’ll like the MC or not, but both characters were fleshed out and i loved reading their story) I messed up and read this as the first book in a series (instead of as the third) but I didn’t feel like I was out of place at all. I’m eager that I have a couple more to read now!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is technically the third book in the band of sisters series but they all seem to be stand alone novels. It was also my first book by Marianne Rice but will most certainly not be my last. I’m really looking forward to reading the other books in this series. A hundred wishes follows ex army sergeant Regina (fish) Fisher and arson investigator Bryce Cambridge’s complicated journey of falling in love. Gina was so broken when she met Bryce and he had his own set of issues but he slowly helped Gina rebuild herself, gain her confidence back, and they built a great relationship together taking all the right steps. This book pulled me in and I didn’t want to put it down. I neglected everything just to read this book, there just never seemed to be a good stopping point, I just wanted to keep reading. I would definitely recommend this to romance lovers.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Amanda Williams

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really well written characters. It’s not often you see character development this well made. Very angsty, very emotional. You could feel everything with these characters and I just wanted to bundle them up and protect them from everything that was going on. Definitely an author I’m going to keep an eye on in the future.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jenna Knee

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Band of Sisters series. This book hit me in all the feels in so many ways. The story of Gina and Bryce hit so close to home for me in so many ways. I couldn’t put the story down and absorbed it in one sitting. This story gives hope to those who suffer with PTSD and have yet to journey into the dating field. I really hope that this series continues as there is so much more story to tell.

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Dani Honeycutt

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is an absolutely delightful read! Gina is a veteran that survives a road-side bomb. She recovered and rebuilt her life while living with her friends. Bryce is an arson inspector that seems triggered by Gina shooting him down. Gina becomes a challenge for Bryce.
The chemistry between them is intense, and no matter how hard she tries to resist, the spark between them is too strong to ignore. Bryce seems to want to tear down all the walls that Gina has built for her own safety.
I loved this book and the way romance blossoms. The author developed the characters so well. They all had depth and were multifaceted. I love how the story includes more than just outer issues. The depth of the pain and scars of Gina was so very well written.

 

Reviewed by @danihoneycutt

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Michelle Mulvey

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great from start to finish.
Gina had a dark past that she carries with herself every day when she wakes up. She has a fear of letting people see her for who she is now. No one outside her group knows what happened. Her close group of friends are amazing.
Bryce comes along and falls for Gina instantly. Gina falls for Bryce but still keeps him at arms length. She won’t tell him what happened and she’s afraid he will see it for himself eventually. Things seem to be going great until Gina meets Bryce’s family and after that she thinks she needs to end this relationship because Bryce will never be able to handle her secret. Gina has a lot of walls that Bryce has to power thru but he thinks it is worth it. Will he be able to power thru all of them? Will he want to? I thought this book was well written and a great storyline.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Heidi Sturgess

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bryce and Gina get off to a bit of a rocky start but thank goodness Bryce is persistent and eventually he wins Gina over ….

So Gina has sisters by choice not by blood and they’re tight , they’re soooooo good for her and I’m grateful they’re in each other’s lives !

Gina was in the army and a bomb cut her career short , she managed to save a few lives but some were lost , her scars are both physical and emotional , she sews and makes quilts which she sells at fairs and she tutors on line , a girl of many talents that deserves her own happily ever after ….

Bryce is a fire inspector and I think he’s set Gina’s heart on fire ❤️‍🔥 ( I couldn’t resist 😂) and won me over in a heartbeat 💓 I love how he sees Gina for Gina and reassures her without focusing on the obvious, if that makes sense !?

I loved watching Bryce and Gina discover each other and themselves , what really hit me was when she met his family , being an orphan this must’ve been something so beautiful that we so often take for granted ….

A feel good read that had me fanning myself when they got hot and heavy and the next minute I would be reaching for the Kleenex !

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Heather Bass

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. I love a good military romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the third book in the band of sisters series. It can be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I fell in love with these characters right from the start. Once I started to read it, I could not put it down until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.

Army sergeant Gina Fisher is ready to move on with her life. She was involved in a roadside bombing and lost most of her fleet. It has been two years and she has some serious burns that will never heal. She now wears clothes to hide herself. Gina has found a passion in crafting. She teaches kids how to sew and other crafts online. Gina is at a show one day and she sees this guy that she can’t keep her eyes off. In the beginning they had a miscommunication that almost made them not meet. She is falling for Bryce fast but will he be able to see the real her or will it be too much for him?
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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Corine Lombardi-Quiles

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful honest story.
I believe all women should read this.
A journey of loving yourself before you can love someone else.
Gina is a soldier and that touched me,
Bryce made me think of dear John but with a happy ending.
This story was so well written that I was transported into the love story.
What would you wish for if you had 100 wishes?!
That is what I thought of when I saw the cover.
A love story and a battle of truth and identity.
This story is the perfect pace and seemed very original with the character development.
This can be triggering for soldiers and their families.
I am so excited to read more from this author, add her to my collection because this could has won my heart.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Robin Rankin

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)

I fell in love with Gina and Bryce  the moment I met them.  There was something about them that drew me in and refused to let me go.

Gina is a hero in so many ways, the fact that she’s humble about it makes her more of a hero in my opinion.   She is also a crafter who does a little bit over everything which made my crafting heart very happy.

Bryce didn’t give the greatest 1st impression but thankfully that was all a misunderstanding.   He loves his family, job and dogs which are all endearing but the dogs are my favorite.

I’m not sure how this author escaped me before but now that I have found her I will be looking at getting caught up with her catalog.

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A Hundred Wishes (Bands of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Mandy Ott

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a quick, easy read! Marianne Rice had me laughing, crying, and everything in between! The interactions between the two main characters, Gina and Bryce, are awkward, humorous, witty, and often electrically charged. A Hundred Wishes combines a picturesque setting with great, realistic characters and an excellent story. This is the only book I have read from the Band of Sisters series, but did not need the other books to follow along. The ending of the book makes me want to read more though! I can’t wait to read more from Marianne Rice.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love love love this book! Gina and Bryce don’t quite get off to a good start, mostly because of Gina. She is afraid to open up to someone, she has confidence issues and so much more. She is a strong woman who holds her own and makes a wonderful female lead. There’s not many books that have a strong and able to handle herself heroine. This book has you relating to the emotions and rooting for the romance. I loved it.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Julie Johnson

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things always warm up quickly when a firefighter or an arson investigator are involved!! Bryce loves his work, so much that he often times becomes consumed by it. He’s used to seeing some pretty traumatic things as a result of fires but often doesn’t give them a second thought.

Gina, or as her friends like to call her, “Fish”, has seen some pretty traumatic things in life too. After all, she did a stent in the service and has the wounds to show it. Since returning to civilian life, Fish enjoys her online teaching job, as well as sewing and craftwork. She finds a lot of purpose in her work and is doing all she can to get on her feet and be the best she can be.

When Fish and Bryce meet up, the fireworks aren’t on display right away but hold on to your seat…they will come quicker than you might expect!!

I loved the character of Gina as she reminds me a little bit of myself. I am a crafter and love teaching children as well. Gina loves doing craft shows every weekend and having new items to display. Her house is covered in supplies and creations. I can identify with her!

This was a fun and rather quick read for me by a new-to-me author! I understand that this book is part of a series but I didn’t feel like I was missing information by not reading the books that came before it. I do plan on reading the other books to learn the back stories of Gina’s friends, who she calls her sisters.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sarah Devereaux

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice

This was a really cute story! I really enjoyed the military side to this story and the bond that Gina had with the other women! I also like that the author included topics that are harder to read about but that need to be talked about as well.
The romance was cute and predictable but the type of story I really enjoy when it comes to romance books! Overall I would highly recommend this story for anyone who likes romance with a military storyline.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Juls Dick

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Hundred Wishes is the third book in the Band of Sisters series by Marianne Rice. This is the first book of the series that I have read, and I was able to understand and follow this as a standalone. When military veteran Gina is retired from the Army on a medical discharge after being injured horrifically on tour, she makes the decision to move to a small community to be close to her best friends. She is content with her new life, slowly recovering from her injuries and adjusting to being a civilian again. She doesn’t expect to find love and is very reluctant to get involved with anyone. When she meets fire investigator Bryce, he makes his intentions very clear from the start, but Gina is not as sure. This was a nice second chance at life romance novel. The characters were likable, and you hope that they get the happy ending they deserve. I would recommend to readers who are fans of contemporary romance.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Tori Werkheiser

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so good! It included some heavy topics that aren’t usually in romance books that I read but I appreciated the unique situation of Gina. I found her character to be hilarious and relatable immediately and I loved how she was a little feisty with Bryce especially when she first met him. And don’t even get me started on that hunky man! He was a winner from the start and had just the sweetest heart. I did kind of get disappointed in him when he was working a lot and not being his normal self and I was really proud of Gina for holding her own and being such a badass of a woman. I also appreciated that the fight between them lasted more than five seconds and was much more realistic to me in that sense. Overall this book was unique yet relatable and I enjoyed every second of it.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Amber Poole

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Although a little predictable this story was cute and a perfect romance story. I enjoyed the military aspect of it. Gina is a strong, caring and sweet soul. She was deal a tough card and learned to live and love again. The friendships she has with the other women is fantastic. I love reading about women supporting and caring for other women.
Bryce is a cute character. I loved his personality far more than his physical description. Although that was great too lol. It was a perfect story to read around valentines. It incorporates loss, love, ptsd, friendship, and understanding. A great feel good book.

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A HUNDRED WISHES (BAND OF SISTERS) BY MARIANNE RICE – REVIEW BY Ana Evelyn

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me shaking my head in agreement sooo so much! It felt so very relatable, while not for the same reasons but I have had similar fears that Gina faced early on in this book. Relationships, being confident, and being vulnerable is hard. With that being said this book was very refreshing to read. I was hooked and excited to see how this story would pan out. I was constantly rooting for Gina, hoping she would find strength and courage to face all of the challenges that she comes across. She shows us time and time again that she’s a strong independent woman! This book was empowering & made me realize I too should be able to face my own fears and insecurities! In regards to the other characters- they easily bring you in and you feel like you know them. I hadn’t read any of the other previous books but understood and loved most characters right off the bat anyways! Overall it was a really great story, I loved how true and real it was. Lastly Bryce – was a sweet man of a man! A man I think every woman dreams to find someday! Overall rating 4/5 in my book!!

reviewed by @anaevelyn

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Candida Hopper

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Gina is a very strong independent woman. She got injured pretty badly in a roadside bomb and even though she’s physically healed there are some emotional scars. Gina has been through quite a bit of stuff in her life which is why she’s such a strong woman, plus she has a close knit set of friends that she calls her sisters, who are there for her.
Bryce meets Gina at a crafting fair and he finds her very attractive. He tries to talk to her and she shuts that down quickly. These two happen to see each other again and the chemistry is very apparent. Bryce asks Gina out but she turns him down because of a misunderstanding. After the misunderstanding is cleared up they end up enjoying each other’s company but Gina has her heart guarded and tells herself she won’t be anything but friends with him. In this story we see both of them learn more about each other. Can Gina get past her insecurities to make it work? Can Bryce get past his fears? To find these things out you must read this wonderful story. This book hits on a lot of different emotions and makes it a good read. I can’t wait to read the next one. I recommend this book.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sarah Vanscoy

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“A Hundred Wishes” written by Marianne Rice is a fictional romance novel. After leaving the Army following a traumatic event resulting in severe injuries, Gina has taken up crafting and sewing. Bryce first meets her while she is selling quilts, and through a slight misunderstanding, he quickly find outs that Gina is not afraid to speak her mind. Gina and Bryce’s interactions are so fun, and after communication issues in the beginning of the book, I really enjoyed their character development. I admire how the author took some very sensitive topics and showed how these characters were able to overcome the odds. This is the first book that I have read in the Band of Sisters series, and I am looking forward to reading the other two books!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jenique Bornman

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is exactly the kind of book that I LOVE!! The kind where you get so frustrated with the characters because they can’t see what is right in front of them. You just want to scream at them.
The author really takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. She had my laughing out loud at times, screaming in frustration and ofcourse bawling my eyes out.

If you want to read something that captivates every single emotion you have, read this

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice

A Hundred Wishes is the third book in the Band of Sisters Series and I absolutely loved reading this book. This is a Contemporary Romance/Military Romance that will have your emotions all over the place. Parts were heartbreaking where some were heart warming. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already. The attention to detail she gives these characters makes them feel that much more real . This is about Gina and Bryce, the chemistry between them is crazy good there’s definitely attraction as much as she doesn’t want it to be true. Gina is a former Army Sergeant who was badly burned due to a roadside bomb. She’s buried herself in her crafting and quilt making. She doesn’t date She’s finally getting more comfortable with her scars and such. Bryce is an Arson Inspector who finds Gina very interesting, and he’s not ever been shot down as fast as Gina did. Can she let down the walls and let Bryce in? Can these two have the relationship they deserve.? I could go on and on but I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say this is definitely worth the read . I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Nina Maes

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful love story! This one will draw you in and keep you going. I love how this romance started with a misunderstanding and turned into a relationship builder. We all need honest love in our lives. Recommend for anyone who adores love stories.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Wendy Wary

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The characters were wonderful in this book, completely believable, and one of my favorite aspects was how both Bryce and Gina tackled their issues in healthy ways. Gina has some insecurities about her scarred skin and Bryce has to face his fears of severe medical trauma, but despite those internal struggles, the two find themselves drawn to one another. Communication issues cause some bumps along the way, and the couple has to figure out how to grow together to have the healthy relationship they both want. Their friends are supportive and add a great element to the overall storyline. Super sweet book with great modeling for dealing with complex issues people face in relationships.

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