If what you wish for is a delightfully bittersweet novel filled with endearing, eccentric characters and situations in the vein of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, Marian Keyes, and Meg Cabot, then Kerry Reichs’s

What You Wish For

is the answer to your prayers. The daughter of forensic crime fiction superstar Kathy Reichs (bestselling creator of the Temperence Brennan mystery series, the basis for TV’s

Bones

), Kerry Reichs’s writing talent is ingrained in her DNA, as she’s already demonstrated with her previous books,

Leaving Unknown

and

The Best Day of Someone Else’s Life

. Her third novel,

What You Wish For

, is a tender, loving, funny, and unforgettable tale of five “modern” families, each one following a very different road to happiness, and yet another bravura example of Kerry Reichs’s phenomenal storytelling abilities.

In the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, three lives scarred by loss and betrayal collide, setting the stage for a journey of healing, love, and redemption.

Six-year-old Karla, yearning for the mother she lost too soon, finds solace in her burgeoning talent for painting. Anna, grappling with the wounds of her ex-husband's deceit, becomes both a mentor and a maternal figure to Karla. Meanwhile, Jonas, a widowed artist and teacher, hides behind his grief, carrying a secret from his past that threatens to unravel everything.As Anna and Jonas nurture Karla's gift, their connection deepens into a fragile romance. However, their newfound bond faces an impasse when Anna stumbles upon Jonas's secret. Determined to mend their fractured relationship, young Karla devises a daring plan with the help of a friend. Yet, as her scheme spirals out of control, Karla is forced to confront hard truths about love and the complexities of life.

An Uncommon Family

is a poignant tale of loss, lies, and betrayal—and a testament to the transformative power of love and forgiveness. Spanning Switzerland, New York City, and Guadalajara, this story invites readers on a heartfelt journey of resilience and hope.