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Wish You Were Here: A Novel [Paperback]

Beth K Vogt
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Book Description

May 1, 2012
Kissing the wrong guy days before her scheduled wedding leads Allison to become a runaway bride. But can it also lead to happily ever after?

Allison Denman is supposed to get married in five days, but everything is all wrong. The huge wedding. The frothy dress. And the groom.

Still, kissing the groom’s brother, Daniel, in an unguarded moment is decidedly not the right thing to do. How could she have made such a mistake? It seems Allison’s life is nothing but mistakes at this point. Daniel’s adventures—chronicled through a collection of postcards—have always appealed to Allison’s well-hidden desire for something more. But how can betraying her fiancé’s trust lead to a true happily ever after?

Can Allison find her way out of this mess? Recognizing she doesn’t have all the answers won’t be easy because she’s used to being in control. To find her way again, she will have to believe that God has a plan for her—one outside her carefully defined comfort zone—and find the strength to let Him lead.


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Editorial Reviews

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“I was swept away to the splendor of the Rockies in Wish You Were Here, a lovely debut by Beth K. Vogt. This perfectly paced love triangle has endearing characters and plot twists that kept me turning the pages deep into the night. I loved it!” (Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Chasing Lilacs and Broken Wings)

“Beth Vogt's Wish You Were Here is a heartwarming story of reconciliation and second chances. Her characters charmed me from the first page and had me tearing up by the end of the novel. Beth weaves in spiritual truth that massages the soul while sprinkling in LOL moments to tickle the funny bone. Definitely one for the keeper shelf.” (Lisa Jordan, Author of Lakeside Reunion and Lakeside Family)

“Beth K. Vogt creates character, paints personality, and defines drama within a romantic comedy that sparkles with fun. Wish You Were Here will tickle your fancy from the first misplaced kiss to the kiss that lands exactly on the right spot in the end. This could only be the first book of many to come from a sensitive and talented new fiction author.” (Donita K. Paul, bestselling author of the Dragon Keeper Chronicles)

“Vogt’s writing shines in this contemporary take on a timeless theme. She excels in portraying vibrant characters who grapple with vital questions. Wish You Were Here provides a postcard-perfect glimpse of the courage it takes to really be who you are.” (Siri Mitchell, author of The Cubicle Next Door and She Walks in Beauty)

“Beth Vogt is a sparkling, new talent whose Wish you Were Here brims with life, fun, and depth. Allison has acquired the wrong wedding dress, but worse yet, she may have grabbed the wrong groom. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. It's always refreshing to find a new voice in Christian fiction that shines!” (Kristin Billerbeck, author of What a Girl Wants)

"Beth Vogt hits a home run with her debut novel, Wish You Were Here. Quirky, snappy, and sweet, it's a story of finding true love that will leave you sighing and smiling." (Rachel Hauck, bestselling and award-winning author of The Wedding Dress)

“One kiss can change everything! Wish You Were Here takes the reader on an emotional journey with Allison Denman as she struggles to find her place in this world. Allison comes to grips with the truth that playing it safe is not the same as living to the fullest—a good lesson for all of us. Beautifully written, Wish You Were Here is a lovely debut novel by Beth K. Vogt that illustrates the plans we make may not be God’s choice for us. A fun and satisfying read!” (Megan DiMaria, author of Searching for Spice)

“What a delightful story! From the first line to the last page Beth captivated me with her voice and this charming, funny yet poignant story about letting go of your life and finding the love that's been waiting all along. A fabulous first novel . . . I can't wait for the next by this talented new author!” (Susan May Warren, Rita Award–winning, bestselling author of The Shadow of your Smile)

"Even though there are some snowy Colorado mountain scenes, this fun novel has 'beach read' written all over it. . . . With equal parts drama and comedy, Beth Vogt's debut romance is as heart-tugging as it is funny and it keeps the reader guessing as to what Allison's Happy Ever After will look like up until the very last scene." (USA Today)

About the Author

Beth K Vogt is a nonfiction author and editor who said she’d never write fiction. She’s the wife of an air force physician who said she’d never marry a doctor—or anyone in the military. She’s a mom of four who said she’d never have kids. She’s discovered that God’s best often waits behind the doors marked “Never.” Beth makes her home in Colorado.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Howard Books; Original edition (May 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1451659865
  • ISBN-13: 978-1451659863
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #647,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Novelist Beth K. Vogt is a nonfiction author and editor who said she'd never write fiction. She's the wife of an Air Force physician (now in solo practice) who said she'd never marry a doctor -- or anyone in the military. She's a mom of four who said she'd never have kids. She's discovered that God's best often waits behind the doors marked "Never." Beth writes inspirational contemporary romance because she believes there's more to the happily ever after than the fairy tales tell us. She lives in Colorado with her husband and their 10-year-old "caboose kiddo." She and her husband enjoy any time their adult children come by for game nights, BBQs or just to hang out.

Customer Reviews

A wonderful debut, congratulations Ms. Vogt! Catherine J. West  |  34 reviewers made a similar statement
Wow, this was deep and at the same time it made me laugh out loud numerous times! Michelle Sutton  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A great first-time author/novel November 26, 2012
Format:Paperback
The debut novel by Beth K. Vogt, "Wish You Were Here," managed to do something most novels cannot do.

She managed to surprise me by her "non-traditional" storyline.

Vogt took a little bit of romance - you know, boy meets girl, boy and girl decide they are in love, boy and girl decide to marry - and then shakes things up a bit, by having girl have second thoughts, because of the boy's older brother.

Sounds trashy. But honestly, it's not. In all honesty, Vogt has created a novel that showcases the heroine's need for control and the perils of doing things because it's what is "expected."

This novel is different. It's not necessarily a "happy sappy" romance. It is however, a novel that will catch you off guard and maybe even make you think about a few different things in life.

On the scale of one to five, I give it a solid three and a half. It's a solid work by a non-fiction author turned novelist. I'm excited to see what might come from her pen next.

As a freelance journalist, I was provided a copy of this book by Litfuse Publicity Group. This review was not influenced by a free book - just in case you (or the FTC) were worried about this detail.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Runaway Bride May 24, 2012
Format:Paperback
You would think Allison Denman would be happy on her wedding day, but she isn't, she even hates the wedding dress she has on. Just five days before the wedding she had kissed her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Daniel. And before her wedding day could start, she leaves her no-to-be groom waiting at the alter. Kissing David had been her wake up call. She always wanted to be married, but not to be married just for the sake of it.

Allison is a Christian and she wants to be true to her faith. She believes God has a plan for her and it may just be out of her normal comfort zone.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this contemporary runaway bride tale with all of its quirky characters and upbeat dialogue. The runaway bride Allison is a likeable character with everyday problems, including possible falling for her ex-brother-in-law-to-be Daniel. There is even a cute little cat in it named Bisquick. The author Beth K. Vogt did a superior job crafting a modern romantic novel while ignoring all the typical clichés of romance books. I recommend the book to all romance readers.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read May 22, 2013
By V&W
Format:Kindle Edition
This isn't my favorite genre but I chose the book because I like the author's blog.

My favorite things about the book: the main character did so many perfectly normal things in such a perfectly normal way, and that made me believe she really was doing them and made me want to do them too. Like shopping at the outlets, eating at Panera Bread, going for coffee/tea at Starbucks, making sushi.

Maybe this is connected to the above, but it also felt like the author was describing places that really exist, where's she'd actually been, and I like that.

The humor was good. I still have a vision of Alli driving that Mini Cooper barefoot, with her massive wedding dress billowing around her thighs.

That all said, there were way too many coincidental meetings in this book, too many injuries, and too much made over one kiss, kiss, kiss.

An easy read, a book for those who love Christian romance.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Romance
Well written, with characters you care about, intriguing plot twists, and an interesting tie in with postcards sent to the heroine from around the world.
Published 12 days ago by Lorna Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Read
I had wanted to read Beth Vogt's debut novel, Wish You Were Here, ever since I heard her talk about the "inciting incident" months ago--a bride kisses her fiance's brother a week... Read more
Published 21 days ago by L. McClellan
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read!
Beth wrote a wonderful story in this book. You think it will be a generic love story but then the backstory to the characters really shows life, its struggles and how to truly... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Smitty
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
I enjoyed this book although it was hard to get into at the beginning. I loved the postcard messages before most of the chapters and the way Ms. Vogt had Alli write one at the end. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KDH
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish You Were Here
I really enjoyed this book. I was immediately captured by the story & couldn't put it down. I was really anxious to get to the ending. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jenny Elliott
4.0 out of 5 stars A Quirky, Intense Romance
I wish I cold give this five stars, but the Christian message in this seemed a bit awkward, more like an after thought than a comfortable part of the story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Restfinder
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding First Novel!
I just discovered Beth K. Vogts and she is now one of my all time favorite authors of Christian fiction. Seriously, this is one outstanding book.
Within mere pages (! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Susan Snodgrass
4.0 out of 5 stars fun light read
Fun light read, nicely paced, with just enough suspense as to how it will all turn out. Realistic Christian faith struggles and resolution. I enjoyed it!
Published 3 months ago by Emily Moothart
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever dialog, believable characters
It's bad enough she kissed another man just days before her wedding. But it gets worse... the other man is her fiance's brother. Read more
Published 3 months ago by julie z coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars Light-hearted and enjoyable
I enjoyed Allison's journey as told by Beth K. Vogt in Wish You Were Here. Allison's need for control and yet her desire to escape the box she's managed to get herself stuck in... Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Solomon
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