Wish You Were Here: A Novel

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* USA TODAY Bestseller * Cosmopolitan September 2017 Pick * Goodreads Best Romance of August 2017 *
Hello Giggles 17 Books We Cant Wait to Read *

Charlotte has spent her twenties adrift, searching for a spark to jump-start her life and give her a sense of purpose. Shes had as many jobs as shes had bad relationships, and now shes feeling especially lost in her less-than-glamorous gig at a pie-and-fry joint in Los Angeles, where the uniforms are bad and the tips are even worse.

Then she collidesliterallywith Adam, an intriguing, handsome, and mysterious painter. Their serendipitous meeting on the street turns into a whirlwind one-night stand that has Charlotte feeling enchanted by Adams spontaneity and joy for life. Theres promise in both his words and actions, but in the harsh light of morning, Adams tune changes, leaving Charlotte to wonder if her notorious bad luck with men is really just her own bad judgment.

Months later, a new relationship with Seth, a charming baseball player, is turning into something more meaningful, but Charlottes still having trouble moving past her one enthralling night with Adam. Why When she searches for answers, she finds the situation with Adam is far more complicated than she ever imagined. Faced with the decision to write a new story with Seth or finish the one started with Adam, Charlotte embarks on a life-altering journey, one that takes her across the world and back again, bringing a lifetimes worth of pain, joy, and wisdom.

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Praise for Wish You Were Here

Readers will enjoy meeting Charlottes family, be charmed by Charlotte and Helens friendship, and will be eager to uncover just whats going on between Charlotte and the mysterious Adamall while swooning over the sexy parts. * Booklist *
With a surprising cast of lovable and relatable characters, witty banter, and some utterly romantic scenes, Renee Carlino's Wish You Were Here is about more than just finding loveit's about rediscovering what love is. Just remember to have tissues on hand. -- New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle
"If you loved Before We Were Strangers and Swear on This Life, then Carlino's latest, Wish You Were Here, will be a no-brainer addition to your to-be-read list as she's outdone herself. Wish You Were Here will have readers laughing, crying, crying some more and basically running a gamut of emotions in this beautiful, heart-wrenching story. The relatable heroine finds herself not only at a crossroads in her life, but torn between two great guys. Furthermore, this is a memorable story where readers will fall in love with both men. It would not be surprising if readers picked Wish You Were Here as one of their top reads this year." * Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick) *
An absolute must-read. One hundred percent feelings, beginning to end. * USA Today *
Theres an unwritten rule that you must read at least one sticky-sweet romantic book per summer. And we suggestWish You Were Here. * Hello Giggles *
If you lovedMe Before You, then you have to read this book! * Aestas Book Blog *
Another Carlino masterpiece! Emotional and heartbreaking comes to mind when I think ofWish You Were Here . . .This book and story grabbed my attention from the get-go and I couldnt stop reading, addicted to the words and frantically trying to finish to see how it would all end. * Shh Mom's Reading *
Another Carlino masterpiece! Emotional and heartbreaking comes to mind when I think ofWish You Were Here . . .This book and story grabbed my attention from the get-go and I couldnt stop reading, addicted to the words and frantically trying to finish to see how it would all end. * Shh Mom's Reading *
Beautiful.Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.And spectacular, and powerful, and heartbreaking... I just don't have enough adjectives to describe my feelings for this book! * Night Owl Reader *
Beautiful and heartfelt, and once again, Renee Carlino has delivered the touching prose she does so well! Wish You Were Here is a thought provoking, poignant, and remarkable story about self-discovery and love." * Totally Booked Blog *
I absolutely love this woman's ability to tell a story and pull me right in. * Girl Plus Books *
Praise for Swear on This Life
Swear on This Life is Rene Carlino at her finest. Raw, real and gripping; I read it in one sitting.

-- Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us
"This bestselling author knows how to deliver a literary punch, and Swear on this Life is her strongest yet. * Redbook.com *
Mysterious and compelling, Swear on this Life is the epic love story your summer needs. * Bustle *
Carlino fans will love this one, and so will readers who have not yet made her acquaintance. The tale is engaging and paced to keep the pages turning long after the lights should be out. * Kirkus Reviews *
[Readers]will find themselves simply smitten by both the novel in front of them and the story within the story. Romance readers and womens fiction fans should snap up this charming love story. * Booklist *
"Romance fans will find this heartfelt story of resilience and first love hard to put down." * Library Journal *
Mesmerizing. A story of love and redemption, Renee Carlino's novel is a perfect reason for staying up too late to read. * Shelf Awareness *
Holy schnikes,thisbook...I love the juxtaposition of the story within a story, and Im addicted to Emi and Jases ill-fated love. * Heroes and Heartbreakers *
Easily one of the very best reading experiencesIve had all year. I absolutelylovedevery word and highly recommend it toeveryone! * Aestas Book Blog *
A beautifully-written second-chance romance that stays with you long after youre done. * Vilmas Book Blog, 5 stars *
Carlino's writing will transport you. * Book Baristas, 4.5 coffee cups *
"This luminous tale from bestselling author Rene Carlino is easily devoured in one sitting
* Working Mother *
"Set in sunny San Diego, Swear On This Life celebrates the unpredictable and often hilarious journey of an aspiring writer on the West Coast."
* Sunset Magazine *
"...Captivating and intriguing, utterly addictive, and filled with the emotional intensity that comes with a heart-wrenchingly powerful love thats been given a second chance.
* PopSugar *

Author Bio

Rene Carlino is a screenwriter and the bestselling author ofSweet Thing, Nowhere But Here, After the Rain, Before We Were Strangers, Swear on This Life,andWish You Were Here. She grew up in Southern California and lives in the San Diego area with her husband and two sons. To learn more, visit ReneeCarlino.com.