All In

Make a wish on a bracelet and it will come true? That’s what three friends are led to believe while tossing back margaritas on vacation.

Fast-forward one year. Mariah’s bracelet falls and a true-to-life fairy appears ready to grant her wish. Mariah hardly believed a bracelet would hold any magic powers, but as this woman claiming to be from the Universal Wish Foundation insists her wish will come true, she starts wondering just how powerful the bracelet really is.

Tucker has not seen Mariah in six long years. He has not forgotten her. So when fate places them together who is he to question? This professional poker player may hold all the cards in his hand, but what happens when Mariah calls his bluff?

Will Tucker believe her story of wishes, fairies and happily ever after?

ALL IN is the first in a Be-Wished series and this reviewer must say it’s off to a great start! Ms. Willoughby has created an intriguing premise around a wish-filled bracelet. Her characters will capture you in their dilemma immediately, making you want to continue turning the pages to find out what will happen when their time is up. And just when you think you know what will happen; she cleverly throws in a twist or two.

With the numerous cake and candy shows showing up on the food network channel, so do our creative heroines. This did not deter this reviewer from enjoying Mariah’s profession; Ms. Willoughby found a way to put a unique spin on it. And who has not taken a gander at the professional poker players at least once? Hey if they are all as sexy as Tucker, maybe I’ll start following poker!

Overall, this reviewer has enjoyed the first book in a new series. ALL IN has this reviewer anticipating the arrival of the second book and hopes Ms. Willoughby can create another captivating storyline and two more delectable characters.

October 2007