Can a wish tear down walls around a heart?

In the summer of 1998, Lily Harper drifts into Willowbrook, Ohio, her heart guarded by old scars and a plan to leave as soon as she’s done rebranding the town’s beloved county fair. But Ethan Calloway, the gruff bookstore owner protecting his late father’s legacy, turns her quick exit into a heated clash of wills. Their bickering sparks something deeper, kindled by the Wishing Tree’s hopeful ribbons and starlit summer nights.

As 90s pop songs blast from boomboxes and kids race through the fairgrounds, Willowbrook’s loyal friends weave a community that tugs at Lily’s defenses. Can she trust a town—and a love—worth staying for?

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez, Willowbrook Wishes blends 90s nostalgia with heartwarming, enemies-to-lovers romance in a charming small town. This is Book One in the Willowbrook series—fall into Willowbrook’s glow today.