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Once upon a Wish-Mas

By: Laura Barnard
Narrated by: Charlie Emmeline Albers
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Ruby Campbell isn't daunted at the prospect of working as a nanny for the notorious Barclay Rothchester. She’s warned he’s a strict control freak, but she’s sure she can soften him up.

Barclay Rothchester lost his wife three years ago. Of course he’s never going to find someone to replace her role, the one she did so perfectly. He’s sure its not going to be hippy-dippy Ruby with her sass and rebellious ways.

Ruby is determined to give his daughters the Christmas they deserve. Now if only she can tolerate their father long enough to make that happen.

Are they both willing to put their stubborn pride aside, or will they risk losing the one gift that can't be wrapped: each other?

©2019 Laura Barnard (P)2020 Laura Barnard Fiction Genre Fiction Holidays Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good Winter

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I loved listening to the audio version of this book. It the tells the story of a lady called Ruby who is employed as a nanny of two girls. It is a lovely Christmas tale, with relatable characters and is very easy to listen to. The narrator was great. I have listened to a few other stories by this author and they have all been good.

Great Christmassy listen

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Loved this story, lots of personal dramas culminating in a perfectly romantic ending.
The narration was spot on giving each character their own personality and charm.
Story and narration make this a book well worth listening to.......recommended.

A great romance

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Ruby has just been hired to look after two adorable little girls. Their father Barclay is a bit of a grump, they have very different personalities and rub each the wrong way from the start. This story has plenty of humor. romance and Christmas spirit. A great listen and the narrator does a wonderful job. I look forward to enjoying more stories by Laura Barnard.

Wonderful Christmas story

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This is a great festive rom-com. I loved every minute of Ruby and Barcley's story, It had some great laugh out load moments whilst also tugging at my heartstrings.

When Ruby finds herself the new nanny to Jessica and Lottie Rothchester she has no idea what she's let herself in for, only its not the children that's her problem its their dashingly handsome but very moody father.
Barcley has become very closed off since the death of his wife a couple of years ago but when he employs Ruby to take care of his girls he has no idea just how joy she will bring into all their lives.

Definitely a festive favourite for me and the narration of Charlie Emmerline Albers only enhanced by enjoyment.

Definitely a festive favourite

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Oh I do love a Christmas book, especially one as funny as this! Barclay is a grumpy widower with 2 gorgeous young daughters, so he hires Ruby to be his Nanny. I loved Ruby and all her sassy and hilarious remarks. She is such a lovely, kind person who adores those little girls and I feel like we would have got along very well!! This book gave me all the feels from romance to humour to full on tears and it literally had everything you could want for a perfect Christmas read.

Laugh out loud Christmas read

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