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Alexandra Potter (Author)

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Release Date: 2 Jan 2006

'I wish I could get a seat on the tube... I hadn't eaten that entire bag of Maltesers... I could meet a man whose hobbies include washing up and monogamy...'

Heather Hamilton is always wishing for things. Not just big stuff - like world peace or for a date with Brad Pitt - but little, everyday wishes, made without thinking. With her luck, she knows they'll never come true...

Until one day she buys some heather from a gypsy. Suddenly the bad hair days stop; a handsome American answers her ad for a housemate; and she starts seeing James - The Perfect Man who sends her flowers, excels in the bedroom, and isn't afraid to say 'I love you'...

But are these wishes-come-true a blessing or a curse? And is there such a thing as too much foreplay?

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Heather Hamilton is always wishing for things. Not just big stuff - like world peace or for a date with Brad Pitt - but little, everyday wishes, made without thinking. With her luck, she knows they'll never come true...

Until one day she buys some heather from a gypsy. Suddenly the bad hair days stop; a handsome American answers her ad for a housemate; and she starts seeing James - The Perfect Man who sends her flowers, excels in the bedroom, and isn't afraid to say 'I love you'...

But are these wishes-come-true a blessing or a curse? And is there such a thing as too much foreplay?

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (2 Jan 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0340841125
ISBN-13: 978-0340841129
Product Dimensions: 13 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 31,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Nobody does it quite like Alexandra Potter' (Daily Mirror )

'A touching, funny love-story' (Company magazine )

'Always perceptive, often funny, never dull' (Heat magazine )

'Sharp, witty dialogue' (The Scotsman )

'Slickly written and often very funny' (The Times )

'This warm and funny story... appeals to the romantic lurking in all of us' (Sunday Mirror on CALLING ROMEO )

'A cracking summer read' (Heat magazine on CALLING ROMEO )

'Essential reading' (Company magazine on CALLING ROMEO )

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS ALEXANDRA POTTER TITLES:
'Feel-good fiction full of unexpected twists and turns' (OK! magazine )

About the Author

Alexandra Potter was born in Yorkshire. Having lived in LA, Sydney and London after university, she finally decided to settle where the sun was and lives full-time in Los Angeles. She has worked variously as a features editor and sub-editor for women's glossies in the UK and now writes full-time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it 13 Nov 2006

By O. Doyle

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When I went to my book stash looking for something easy to read I had a few to choose from but the sparkly bits on `Be Careful What You Wish For' caught my eye so out it came. I'd seen mixed reviews about this book but I'm glad it was the one I chose as it fitted my mood perfectly. After a series of heavy reads I needed something light and fluffy and `Be Careful What you Wish For' gave me just that. Its chick lit but it's amusing in a `Shopaholic' kinda way. I for one giggled along through it just like I did with the Shopaholic books and I've found nothing since Shopaholic to give me a really good giggle so I was surprised to find this one did.

The story is about Heather Hamilton who finds all her tiny wishes coming through after buying a piece of lucky heather from a gypsy. All of a sudden there's a spare seat on the tube, there's a parking space outside her apartment and the sexy neighbour she's always fancied asks her out for a drink. But Heather soon realizes that maybe it's not so great having all your wishes come true.

I really enjoyed this book and it made me think of a book I bought for my niece called `Felicity Wishes'. It's amusing, easy to read and has a feel-good factor to it that puts it above the rest. It's predictable in some ways but that doesn't detract from the story at all. I'll definitely be looking up Alexandra Potter to see what else she's got to offer. If they're half as good as this one I'll be stocking up!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Funny, but too trivial 17 May 2006

By Reptile

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This book is funny and well crafted, but too light to be really interesting. The lucky heather is the starting point for some jokes rather than a real superstition, but it impedes any genuine theme from emerging. Another problem is that the ending is too predictable - you can see it coming more or less from the start of the book.

Although I like humorous books, I am not normally a chicklit fan. If you are, you might enjoy this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars even boys read it too! 19 Mar 2007

By M. Davis

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wifey bought this as a beach holiday read. I finished my book and started reading this before her much to her annoyance. I pretty much read it without putting it down..a great read..it gives you a light hearted, funny (yes it did make me laugh) insight into what girls are thinking...quite enlightening actually!!! A good easy beach/plane/train read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!

This is the second book I have read by Alexandra potter and I really enjoyed it. Her books are so easy to read and you won't want to put it down! Read more

Published 3 months ago by Melanie Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent :)

Down loaded on the Kindle for my holiday read. Would highly recommend.
It was a lovely story. Made me laugh thinking of similar life comparisons:) .

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like this author and will be buying more products from this author again was really very happy with the book

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely summery read!

This is the first Alexandra Potter book I have read after my friend recommended her novels. I was not dissapointed. This book is really sweet. Read more

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I've just finished this and I'm sorry to say I'm quite disappointed. Throughout the book the characters experiences and conversations were written in great detail but when it... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Clares_19

4.0 out of 5 stars easy read

It is a very enjoyable book with an interesting story line. Although I liked the ending, I thought it could have been stronger. I still enjoyed the journey to get there though.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A girly read for grown up make believe

Potter is an author I had yet to come across and therfore this book was the first of hers I have read. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, enjoyable and excellent read

This is the first Alexandra Potter book I've read, but I've already bought another, s it was so good. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Linda

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If i could give this book more than 5 stars i would. WOW is the only words that i can muster. This is a typical Alexandra Potter rom com with a hint of magic twist. Read more

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