A modern-day retelling of Snow White by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Mankin.
Once upon a time with a beautiful hooker who used to be a princess, and a handsome manager for rock stars who is more than he seems.
She’s kind and fanciful. He’s bossy and straightforward. She has nothing and feels like her life has no value. He has a reliable well-paying job that keeps his bank account … full, yet his yearning heart is empty.
Both have hidden their true selves away.
But if your secret self is hidden, how can the right person ever find and fall in love with the real you?
Two lost and lonely souls arrange to meet at a pay-by-the-hour motel.
Is it happenstance, fate, or a wish come true when his carefully crafted reality and her make-believe one collide?
The Right Wish by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Mankin is a modern-day retelling of Snow White.
Dress up.
What once was lost is found.
Hope in the most unlikely of places.
Kindness over evil.
Do you believe? In fairytales? In happily ever after? In love?
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**4.5 Stars!**
I love everything about this series. This book had it all for me. Rockstars, fairy tales and a happily ever after. This modern day re-telling of Snow White was wonderful. This story we met Rush and Jewel’s best friends Brad and Camaro. These two were fun to go on a journey with. Their chemistry is off the charts, but like any good book they both have issues that they have to work through that allows them to reach their happily ever after. You get snippets of Rush and Jewel and you see their friendships with Brad and Cam. The entire story, start to finish was just what we needed.
The second installment in this series, The Right Wish was even more emotional and impactful than its predecessor. Witnessing all Camaro is and how much she gives to others, it was more than a little moving to see Brad work at convincing her she was worthy of love…his love. *swoon*
I can’t imagine having to live life as Cam had. Lying about who she was, living in shelters, selling her body… it was no wonder her self-esteem was in the gutter. And yet she was still so kind and giving. That said so much about her – her beautiful soul. And she certainly wasn’t afraid to engage in verbal sparring with Brad. LOL Brad came across as bossy and condescending towards Cam. But when I looked deeper I could see he was only being protective of her. I adored him for the way he took care of those he loves. He had to work at delivering his care of Cam in a way she’d accept though and I admired him for the effort.
As their romance really blossomed I appreciated how both Cam and Brad gave as much as they got. Brad worked at building up Cam’s self-esteem, trying to make her see herself as he did, and showing her she wasn’t her past. Cam worked at bringing out the created side of Brad, showing him that he didn’t have to ignore a part of himself in order to care for his loved ones. The character growth was so heartwarming and more deeply rooted me in caring for Cam and Brad.
I have to mention that I loved the way Cam was always spinning stories – fairy tales – in her head. It was another element of her character that I identified with and made me love her all the more.
MMankin is so skilled at delivering a message through her stories. The Right Wish was no different and I felt that one of her messages in particular is very timely. That of kindness being its own reward. During this time of uncertainty, we could all use a little kindness. I also appreciated her showing that we don’t have to be defined by our pasts. Of course our pasts and mistakes we made play a role in who we are but we’re all redeemable and worthy of love. We have to choose NOT to allow our pasts and mistakes we’ve made define us.
This author always takes me into the best rockstar worlds which stands true for this story. Add the fairytale element, adult style and this gal is happy. (Snow White was the first movie I remember seeing as a little girl… eek feeling nostalgic because of that alone).
This story explores loss and finding yourself again. Both our main characters have had to give up a huge part of themselves in order to survive and/or be successful. The details unfold in a beautiful way as you continue delving into this read.
The message of being kind is huge, only upping my love of this book. Mix in the storytelling and music, makes this book almost poetic at times. Sigh. SO GOOD.
Plan to fall in love with Cam and Brad. Nothing is more magical and heartwarming than experience the princess finding her prince.
Happy Reading Everyone! XOXO
It was a true fairy tale story. Cam was living as poor girl, who didn’t know her value. Having a rough you life when her mother died.
Brad is living the life he thought he wanted. When Cam comes and showed him what he needed in life.
Very sweet story.
The Right Wish is all kinds of swoony goodness. I’m truly loving this ‘softer’ side of Michelle Mankin, in which she delivers the kind of love story that has a subtle kind of angst paired with that meant to be kind of feeling.
We got more than a glimpse of Camaro and Bradley from the first book in this series, The Right Man, and these two secondary characters certainly get their time in the sun this time around. You can tell right from the start that despite their seemingly cantankerous dialogues that there is more than meets the eye. Both harboring secrets that prevent their hearts from getting too close, too hopeful. But it’s more than evident that when they are suddenly finding themselves living together, while Rush and Jewel are on the road, that perhaps both Brad and Cam’s walls will finally start to crumble.
Both Cam and Brad are truly wonderful souls. They have a selflessness that is hard to resist and I was rooting for them to find a way out of their hesitance for something more and to see that they are worthy of an all-consuming love. As Mankin pulls out all the stops in this thoroughly enthralling tale, the true sense of love and loyalty is presented over and over again with these down to earth characters. And I loved being able to watch them soar.
The Right Wish will keep you smiling and sighing and you’ll cherish every single minute, with an ending and epilogue that is out of this world fantastic! 5 solid stars!
Cam & Brad’s story is so wonderfully beautiful! The beginning is definitely not safety gang approved, but after about chapter 10, I think, it would be. I have so many quotes highlighted because so much of their story spoke directly to my heart! Brad is soooo swoony & intense, & the healing that goes on through this story is … Magical.
Thumbs WAY up!!
The Right Wish took me on a magical journey like witnessing a shooting star on a clear night. Brad and Cam have a majestic chemistry that serenaded my heart. Their past at times broke me, their present had me anxious, hopeful and lost in the music from their souls but best of all was the future I was dreaming of for these two characters. Two people drawn to each other by the words, the rhythm and the connection. This modern day fairytale had my eyes filling with tears as Cam and Brad allowed the past to hold them back, as declarations were left unsaid, misunderstandings left unexplained and shadows of the dark lingered. Their story was passionate, heartfelt, sensual and at times confronting. As the melody of their love danced across you, your skin tingled, your heart soared and your soul was soothed by the perfect harmony that was Brad and Cam.
Camaro feels like the unwanted house guest of her BFF Jewel and her rock star finance. She works hard to make herself useful to them. With Rush going on tour, Cam ends up at his manager Bradley house by default. Bradley and Cam attraction is cats circle for dominance. Cam is a sweet person, yet will not be taken advantage of ever again. Bradley is an alpha person who likes to take care of those around him and Cam is now his to take care of weather she agrees or not. Cam and Bradley work as they are opposites, they bring out the best in each other.
Mankin’s world building is flawless. Every character has secrets and depth that slowly reveal as the story unfolds. Mankin makes you care for each character and does not shy away from showing the nitty gritty of the real world with all of its flaws.
4.5 stars!!!
Michelle Mankin’s new standalone in her Once Upon a Rockstar series is a modern retelling of Snow White, then she has written a beautiful and steamy adult version of it here with The Right Wish but with no sign of Doc or Sneezy and definitely not Sleepy!
Some well loved characters from the previous book, The Right Man, play a huge part in this new release and their story continues. Rush and Jewel’s best friends are often thrown together by proximity and you may have already met them in their world. The tension and fireworks are palpable between sweet, beautiful Camaro, so selfless and caring and Bradley, the hunky take charge band manager with a secret passion, best left forgotten behind closed doors. Camaro has been hiding some secrets of her own that could come back to bite her in the end, dispite her carefully buried past.
Their disastrous 1st meeting set them up for a history of never seeing eye to eye but underneath their careful masks lie an undeniable, magnetic attraction that is hot, sexy and fun to watch. Sparks ignite and catch fire while these polar opposites try to get along for the sake of their friends and the band.
The Right Wish, with dual POVs and unforgettable leading characters, Camaro and Bradley, offers up a wonderful romance with a fairytale ending that might sweep you right off your feet!
A complimentary version was generously given in exchange for an honest review.
Fairytales Do Come True!!
If you are looking for a HEA done with a hint of rock romance and plenty of steam that can break your heart one minute and then leave you with the biggest smile this is definitely a book for you. Brad was a business manager for rock stars and was hiding a deep secret that he kept locked away in a room. Camaro was a sweet charming one-time hooker trying to make it the best she could. Her best friend and confidant Jewel was married to Brad’s best friend and rock star Rush. That’s what got Camaro in the sites of the job-focused Brad.
I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it. For me this author always brings me books that has me flipping pages at a fast past throughout the night only to leave me with a book hangover at the end. It’s full of angst, sweetness and dirtiness all thrown into one book.
Do you believe in fairy tales? Michelle Mankin has given us another treasure to read. I love Cam and Brad’s romance journey, a modern day story of Snow White. Full of emotions, this princess to hooker and rockstar manager struggle to find their love and forever after. I love this book and can not wait for more. Highly recommend.
The Right Wish (Once Upon A Rockstar Book Two) is a modern day retelling of Snow White, fairtytale romance with a rockstar twist. Told in dual pov with a hea, can be read as a standalone. I absolutely loved this cutting edge retelling fairytale romance. Characters are easily likeable, I adored Brad and Camero. I love the cameo of supporting character’s from book one. All elements of a captivating and sensual read. The writing style is well balanced and detailed world building. Absolutely love this series, looking forward to the next novel in this series.
4 ½ STARS! Book two in the Once Upon a Rock Star series. Can be read and enjoyed as stand-alone. Full length told in dual POV with HEA. Not only is this a rock-star romance but it’s also a fairy tale re-telling! It is sweet, sexy, & swoon worthy! Cam believes she’s unworthy of a second chance, but she longs to be re-made. Brad hides his artistic talent behind his business practicality. Together they see beneath each other’s beautiful. The epilogue shows their dreams coming true!
“A rose that blooms in adversity is still a rose, Cam. Blooming in harsh circumstances only makes it that much more beautiful, that much more worthy of admiration.” ~ Bradley
Another phenomenal read by Michelle Mankin. The way she brought Camaro and Bradley to life was like I was watching them in real life.
Modern day fairytale with all the feels. So many emotions brought put in this story. I loved this story so much. The past affects us all so much and to see how this couple overcomes obstacles is amazing. I highly recommend this book.