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The Secret Santa Wishing Well Kindle Edition

by Nikki Lynn Barrett (Author), Robert Barrett (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 828 ratings
He’s a man without the Christmas Spirit. She’s a single mother trying to make the best of it for her two kids. One special wish brings these jaded souls together.

The magic of Christmas has been lost to Jacob Winston. At the suggestion of his ill sister, he takes a job as a Secret Santa at the mall, hoping to restore his holiday spirit. Even that doesn't seem to work, until a special little boy ambles up to make a very special wish…

Cheyenne Jensen is struggling to raise her two kids without the help of her ex-husband who causes more heartache than good. All she wants is the best for her children.

Ah, but it's Christmas time and the magic has begun.

When Jacob and Cheyenne meet, neither can deny their immediate attraction to one another, but insecurities and uncertainty plague them both.

With Christmas fast approaching, the pair learns what matters most in life. Now, if only they could ditch the ghost of Christmases past.

Is the magic of Christmas a thing of the past, or can two hearts find their match in the midst of another potentially dismal holiday?
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  • "This story will truly lift the reader's spirit and open the heart for this wonderful holiday of giving and love. THE SECRET SANTA WISHING WELL is definitely a page turner but be sure to keep some Kleenex handy as you will lose your heart to this fantastic little guy." -Fresh Fiction
  • It touched my heart. There were times I laughed, cried and just awed by how this book came out. -Melena's Reviews
  • Nikki Lynn Barrett's novel reminds us that not everyone experiences happiness over the Holidays, but that love is the greatest healer of all. Her sweet story is the perfect recipe for Christmas wishes and dreams that can come true, if we just believe... RomanceGal, Amazon reviewer
  • Take my word for it grab this book or any other by this author, get the tissues ready and fall in love with her books like I did. -Racing To Read

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Each story in the Secret Santa series stands alone, though characters from other books show up.
The books were published as follows:The Secret Santa Wishing WellOn the 12th Date of Christmas'Tis The Season For ForgivingComplicated ChristmasAnd coming Fall 2017, the final book in this series, DEAR CHRISTMAS. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A9FIHOC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NLB Books; 3rd edition (November 16, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
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No matter where she goes, USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Lynn Barrett hears voices in her head. Instead of calling her crazy and locking her up, her family realizes it's just a product of being an author and allows her to write the stories so that the voices shut up.

But they don't. And probably never will. There's no need to lock her up, Nikki knows she'll never escape the voices, not until each and every last story is written. And for every story she writes, about ten or more ideas pop up.

When she isn't slaving away at her computer writing books that will probably make you cry and keep you in suspense, Nikki plots to take over the world one book at a time. What? It's a sickness. One she can't escape!

Books aren't her only addiction, though. Nikki can be found making up parodies to drive her son crazy, and bantering back and forth with her husband, who somehow manages to steal her away from the fictional world she lives in all the time.

Nikki lives in Arizona with her husband and son, where she can be found using every creativity outlet she can find through music, photography, handcrafted things, and random interests that she may pick up from time to time.

If you want to learn more about the author who makes people cry for a living, check her out at www.nikkilynnbarrett.com

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Email: nikkilynnbarrett@yahoo.com

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Customers find this Christmas romance touching and filled with deep emotions, with a plot line that keeps a brisk pace. Moreover, the book features well-developed characters and infuses the holiday spirit throughout, making it a delightful cozy read. Additionally, customers appreciate its magical Christmas spirit and the way it makes wishes come true.

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93 customers mention "Story quality"86 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the story of this Christmas romance, describing it as sweet and beautiful, with a happy ending that reflects real-life drama.

"...all this book is very well put together with strong characters, a strong plot, and enough emotion to make the strongest person weep...." Read more

"...Nikki Lynn Barrett paints a beautiful story of love and self-discovery in The Secret Santa Wishing Well. I'm thankful I took the plunge!..." Read more

"...This is a sweet Christmas story proving wishes can come true." Read more

"This is a very emotional and bittersweet Christmas romance that will leave you with a warm heart and respect for the power of wishes and the..." Read more

59 customers mention "Readability"56 positive3 negative

Customers find the book delightful and entertaining, with one mentioning it's great for a beach read.

"...You will Love it!! This is a MUST read book!! Nikki Lynn did an awesome job with this book!! I truly Loved it!!" Read more

"...were a few spots that were a bit jumpy but other than that the story read well...." Read more

"Well written story and well developed characters! Oh! Emm!! Gee!! This is amazing! Jacob is not feeling very much like Christmas this year!..." Read more

"...Maybe I just missed something. Overall, the book has some good points, but mostly "meh". All in all I can only rate this average." Read more

41 customers mention "Heartwarming"41 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, filled with deep emotions that make them both laugh and cry, with one customer noting it deals realistically with sad times.

"...This book is incredibly sweet and emotional. The characters were well developed and the story line was strong and flowed well...." Read more

"This is a very emotional and bittersweet Christmas romance that will leave you with a warm heart and respect for the power of wishes and the..." Read more

"...This was drama filled, but also there were a lot of uplifting moments as well. Chey and Jacob were meant to be!..." Read more

"This one is a tear jerker both happy and sad. There were a few errors that a good edit should have fixed...." Read more

24 customers mention "Character development"20 positive4 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one noting they are dimensional.

"...All in all this book is very well put together with strong characters, a strong plot, and enough emotion to make the strongest person weep...." Read more

"Well written story and well developed characters! Oh! Emm!! Gee!! This is amazing! Jacob is not feeling very much like Christmas this year!..." Read more

"...You also get to meet so many other supporting characters that you cant wait to see what will happen to them in the future...." Read more

"...Too much disconnect for me as a reader. The character development wasn't bad, but it didn't fit with the reality that the author was going for...." Read more

19 customers mention "Sweetness"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book incredibly sweet and say it infuses the holiday spirit in the reader, with one customer noting it has all the emotions you could want.

"...This book is incredibly sweet and emotional. The characters were well developed and the story line was strong and flowed well...." Read more

"...But this book just has a sweet vibe too it...." Read more

"What a wonderful debut romance written in a charming, heart-felt style...." Read more

"...Very sweet Christmas story. A nice cozy read sitting by the fireplace with a nice hot cocoa." Read more

17 customers mention "Pacing"17 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with the plot line maintaining a brisk pace throughout.

"...Add in two sweet kids and an incredible best friend and you've got an amazing story and a heartfelt plot...." Read more

"...Kind of a slow story with a lot of introspection. Recommend to romance readers." Read more

"Ben is such a little sweetheart! He's such a kind, thoughtful boy. Grabs your heart from the beginning...." Read more

"...I loved reading Jacob and Cheyenne's story. It was an easy paced, fast read for me. Really enjoyed it!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Spirit of christmas"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's magical Christmas spirit and how it makes wishes come true, with one customer noting its respect for the power of wishes.

"...romance that will leave you with a warm heart and respect for the power of wishes and the Christmas spirit." Read more

"...A delightful book for Christmas or anytime, when one believes in wishes." Read more

"...trust issues, heartbreak, sorrow and anger, as well as, child-like joy, hope and the feeling of safety and "home" that only a truly loving family..." Read more

"...Bringing a family together and making wishes come true. Who could ask for more." Read more

8 customers mention "Visual appeal"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book visually appealing, describing it as cute, with one customer noting that the cover caught their eye and another mentioning how the author creates vivid imagery.

"...Along with a beautiful holiday season, the author paints a picture many of us can relate to on some level...." Read more

"...He was so cute and always considerate of others - wanting to help them. Once Jacob met Ben and his family, he was a great guy...." Read more

"...Well one day I looked at my TBR (to be read) pile and the cover caught my eye. It was well before my date of December 01...." Read more

"...I was totally won over by adorable little Ben and his love for his mother...." Read more

A Very Beautiful Story
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A Very Beautiful Story
Jacob did not have the Christmas spirit. In fact he didn't want anything to do with Christmas. When his seriously ill sister suggested he become a mall Santa he gave it a try. It wasn't working good for him and he was going to quit until he met Ben. Jacob was so impressed with Ben that nominated Ben for an award. Cheyenne is a single mother of 2 children Ben and Desiree and she has an ex named Eric who had a tendency to show up late at night drunk wanting to see Ben. Eric wouldn't acknowledge Desiree as his so he wanted nothing to do with her. When Jacob and Cheyenne met there was instant attraction to each other and they begin a relationship. Neither wants to have someone in their lives as Jacob is not in a good place because his sister is dying and Cheyenne's ex made her feel inadequate. When Jacob would be with Cheyenne and her children he would get updates on his sister and would be upset when came back. Cheyenne was worried and the secrecy bothered her as Jacob wouldn't say anything about the phone calls. Then before Christmas, Cheyenne's ex Eric said he wanted Ben to spend Christmas Eve with Ben, Cheyenne agreed and took Ben there on Christmas Eve and then Cheyenne gets a phone call from Eric's girlfriend Petra telling Cheyenne that Ben took off and Eric was out looking for him. If you want to know more about this story you will need to get this book. You will Love it!! This is a MUST read book!! Nikki Lynn did an awesome job with this book!! I truly Loved it!!
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  • NASCAR ROCKS!!
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Beautiful Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
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    Jacob did not have the Christmas spirit. In fact he didn't want anything to do with Christmas. When his seriously ill sister suggested he become a mall Santa he gave it a try. It wasn't working good for him and he was going to quit until he met Ben. Jacob was so impressed with Ben that nominated Ben for an award. Cheyenne is a single mother of 2 children Ben and Desiree and she has an ex named Eric who had a tendency to show up late at night drunk wanting to see Ben. Eric wouldn't acknowledge Desiree as his so he wanted nothing to do with her. When Jacob and Cheyenne met there was instant attraction to each other and they begin a relationship. Neither wants to have someone in their lives as Jacob is not in a good place because his sister is dying and Cheyenne's ex made her feel inadequate. When Jacob would be with Cheyenne and her children he would get updates on his sister and would be upset when came back. Cheyenne was worried and the secrecy bothered her as Jacob wouldn't say anything about the phone calls. Then before Christmas, Cheyenne's ex Eric said he wanted Ben to spend Christmas Eve with Ben, Cheyenne agreed and took Ben there on Christmas Eve and then Cheyenne gets a phone call from Eric's girlfriend Petra telling Cheyenne that Ben took off and Eric was out looking for him. If you want to know more about this story you will need to get this book. You will Love it!! This is a MUST read book!! Nikki Lynn did an awesome job with this book!! I truly Loved it!!
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    NASCAR ROCKS!!
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A Very Beautiful Story

    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2019
    Jacob did not have the Christmas spirit. In fact he didn't want anything to do with Christmas. When his seriously ill sister suggested he become a mall Santa he gave it a try. It wasn't working good for him and he was going to quit until he met Ben. Jacob was so impressed with Ben that nominated Ben for an award. Cheyenne is a single mother of 2 children Ben and Desiree and she has an ex named Eric who had a tendency to show up late at night drunk wanting to see Ben. Eric wouldn't acknowledge Desiree as his so he wanted nothing to do with her. When Jacob and Cheyenne met there was instant attraction to each other and they begin a relationship. Neither wants to have someone in their lives as Jacob is not in a good place because his sister is dying and Cheyenne's ex made her feel inadequate. When Jacob would be with Cheyenne and her children he would get updates on his sister and would be upset when came back. Cheyenne was worried and the secrecy bothered her as Jacob wouldn't say anything about the phone calls. Then before Christmas, Cheyenne's ex Eric said he wanted Ben to spend Christmas Eve with Ben, Cheyenne agreed and took Ben there on Christmas Eve and then Cheyenne gets a phone call from Eric's girlfriend Petra telling Cheyenne that Ben took off and Eric was out looking for him. If you want to know more about this story you will need to get this book. You will Love it!! This is a MUST read book!! Nikki Lynn did an awesome job with this book!! I truly Loved it!!
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  • BookMom2825
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Christmas read! Highly Recommended!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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    The perfect Christmas read about the true meaning of Christmas.

    Jacob is hurting really bad, his sister is sick and his Christmas spirit is shattered until a brave little boy walked into his life and changed it forever. Cheyenne is a single mother of two beautiful children, the father isn't in the picture the way he should be and she is financially struggling to make ends meet. There is no end in site, until one fateful day at the mall. When the two of them come together because of one sweet little boy, they have a Christmas they will never forget.

    This book is incredibly sweet and emotional. The characters were well developed and the story line was strong and flowed well. There were a few spots that were a bit jumpy but other than that the story read well. Cheyenne is such a strong women and you can tell she is a wonderful mother. Her son Ben is an amazing boy, who is always wanting to help others and little Desiree is such a sweet little girl. Just let me say that heroes aren't the only fantasies in romance books, lol, this little boy is one any mother would be proud of.
    Jacob is the perfect guy *sigh* He swept into Cheyenne's life with a fierceness that will bring tears to your eyes. He accepts the kids as he would his own and he accepts Cheyenne and all of her responsibilities, doubts, and imperfections, all the while suffering a silent torture of his own. I was torn between wanted to smack him and hug him.

    All in all this book is very well put together with strong characters, a strong plot, and enough emotion to make the strongest person weep. I would highly recommend this book but be prepared to have your tissues ready. Great read!
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  • Reading addict
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful journey of self worth!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013
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    The Secret Santa Wishing Well by Nikki Lynn Barrett

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    I have to premise this by saying I don't read a lot of holiday romance. It generally comes off feeling cliché and forced. I have thoroughly enjoyed everything I've read by Nikki Lynn Barrett so decided to give this one a read before her new book, On the 12th Date of Christmas is released next month.

    I am SO glad I did!

    Not to give away any spoilers, the story follows Cheyenne and Jacob as their worlds collide. As the two try to scratch together some sense of joy during a tumultuous Christmas season, the innocence of a child and a secret wish set in motion more than either could imagine.

    Along with a beautiful holiday season, the author paints a picture many of us can relate to on some level. I saw so much of myself in Cheyenne before "my Jacob" came along. A woman full of doubt, fear, and little self-worth. Granted, it doesn't take a man to show a woman her true value, but I know from experience it may take that certain man's eyes and heart to bring that value to light.

    Sometimes, as women and mothers, we get so lost in others we forget about ourselves. Nikki Lynn Barrett paints a beautiful story of love and self-discovery in The Secret Santa Wishing Well. I'm thankful I took the plunge! Well done!

    ***** 5 STARS
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  • Cynthia Southwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wishing well
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2017
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    Just the right length and very enjoyable. This is the second book l have read by this Author and l will definitely be reading some more.
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  • Rebecca A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Story!!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2016
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    Jacob Winston is going to pretend to be Santa over at the mall for Christmas, partly to appease his sister Ada who is very ill in the hospital. She thinks it may make a little happier during this difficult time.

    When Ben Jensen sees Santa he knows exactly what he wants to wish for at Santa's Wishing Well and it's not for himself. Right away he bonds with Santa and when the next day his mom, Cheyenne takes him and his sister, Desiree, back to see Santa he knows he has found a very special Santa.

    As Jacob and Cheyenne begin to get to know each other it is clear they both have feelings for each other. But as a single mom Cheyenne has more than just herself to think about and with her ex Eric showing up drunk at her house only wanting to see Ben she is very hesitant to get involved.

    Jacob also has a lot on his plate with his sister's illness and his moodiness and secretiveness is holding Cheyenne back.

    Will the two be able to figure everything out in time for a merry Christmas or will this Christmas be a little lonelier?

    This book is a great Christmas story about the power of a wish! I absolutely loved Ben and the amazing character he was with the goodness in his heart, in spite of some of the things that went on around him. Cheyenne was an amazing mom to him and allowed his generous spirit to flourish and she helped him the best she could. I love that he made a wish for her and not for himself.

    I can't imagine the struggles that Cheyenne faces with Eric and how he can not acknowledge Desiree. Cheyenne is doing an amazing job as a single mother but she deserves so much more. Jacob is so good for her but his moodiness scares Cheyenne with everything in her past with Eric. I was super sad about everything between Jacob and Cheyenne's dad and I'm glad they worked things through.

    Jacob is such a good guy and I definitely felt bad at what he went through with his sister. He had his work cut out with him in dealing with Eric but I am so glad that he supported Cheyenne with everything!

    I'm loving the relationship between Robin and Cheyenne and hope we get to see her story next!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmmm
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2018
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    I had some issues with events in this story that pulled me out of the story a few times. Firstly why on earth would you leave your children with a guy you've only known a few days? Who does that? And why would you let your young child go to stay with an aggressive drunk that the child is afraid of, I don't care if it is the child's father that's just asking for trouble. Without those things I think I'd have enjoyed the book more but it coloured my view of the character.
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  • Marilyn Coates
    4.0 out of 5 stars Secret Santa Wishing Well
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2021
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    A great story about the problems of being single parents, and trying to balance a new romance at the same time.A young boy believes that Santa can grant his wish for a new father.
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  • Catherine Rowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Holiday Romance
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2018
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    This was a heartwarming holiday romance. A second chance at love for Cheyenne and her young family. A chance meeting with a special little boy helps Jacob find the family he wasn't expecting, and the love of a woman who can heal his heart.

    Loved this book and recommend it to anyone who loves a HEA!
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