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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (2 Jan 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0340841125
ISBN-13: 978-0340841129
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 19.2 x 2.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,458 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 )

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'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 )

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'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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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, 13 Nov 2006

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A Light Hearted, Delightful Read, 19 Mar 2006

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I can imagine that most women can relate to this fantastic story of magical wishes and excitement. Its certainly a 'cant put down' book, which initially appeared fairly predictable, but ended with many twists in the tale. This left me feeling fluffy and warm and with the thought that good things can happen to those who deserve them.

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

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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 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 8 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

Published 8 months ago by happy

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
This was my very first Alexandra Potters books but will most definatly not be my last. I can't imagine anyone not relating to the main character Heather, surely we all go around... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Rebecca22

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
I really enjoyed this book. Its an easy read, light, funny, romantic and enjoyable. it leaves you with a feel good factor at the end and unlike some other books a satisfied... Read more

Published 13 months ago by G.......wizz

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I thought this was a great story line. We all wish for things that we think we want without understanding what we really need. Read more

Published 15 months ago by jan

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Having read a lot of non fiction and gritty crime stories for many years I decided to try something different. The problem is I don't like girly girly slushy books. Read more

Published 17 months ago by Bookworm

3.0 out of 5 stars OK chic lit
An entertaining enough, if predictable, story. But what I want to know is how the "heroine", having arrived at the airport direct from a wedding, not having previously known that... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Dame Meditation

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
Typical chick-lit book, easy to read and a very loveable character. Nearly made me cry in parts and laugh in others. Great quick easy read :)

Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Bronte May

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
A very funny and brilliant read - have ended up reading a lot of her books as a result and I think she is a brilliant writer of pure escapism!

Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Ms. K. Ellinor

4.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful What You Wish For
Heather Hamilton wishes for a lot of things: that she could get a seat on the tube, that she could meet a great man and that she could eat a bag of maltesers without gaining a... Read more

Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Leah Graham

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