The Wish

What if the person you most needed appeared just when you least anticipated it? Renowned worldwide for his number one bestseller, The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks returns with his most grandiose tale yet.Maggie hadn't shared this story for many years. Over twenty years ago, she experienced love for the first time. At just sixteen, far from her home, she was preparing to put her baby up for adoption. Bryce entered her life, teaching her the art of photography without judgment, even as her pregnancy became more visible beneath her sweater. Their first kiss was nothing short of perfect—a love that only comes around once in a lifetime.Now, Maggie finds herself by the Christmas tree in her gallery, recounting this tale surrounded by the iconic photographs that brought her fame—images that Bryce never got the chance to see. Her gallery assistant poses a pivotal question: if Maggie could have one wish this Christmas, what would it be? Although she always believed she knew the answer—to relive that winter with Bryce—she hesitates. On this starry, dark night, a new longing emerges. Her deepest desire now is to locate her child.The Wish is a poignant and uplifting narrative of loss and self-discovery, offering a heartfelt reminder that the true gift lies in time spent with our loved ones.