Had she waited years for the perfect moment that would never come?
Alice McBain spent a lifetime putting others first—her family, her friends, and Marilyn Morgan, the woman she’s secretly loved for over a decade.
But Marilyn isn’t just the mayor of Tuckaway Bay and Alice’s superior—she’s running for a state Senate seat and insists on keeping their relationship under wraps until after the election. Her constituents, and her husband, must never know.
Even though Alice has come to an amicable arrangement with her own husband, she is tired of hiding. After years of whispers and waiting, she wants the life she and Marilyn have dreamed of for years—out loud and in the open.
But when she finally finds the courage to demand more than hidden moments, the carefully constructed façade of her life crumbles. The fallout touches everything. Her family is thrown into chaos, and Marilyn’s political ambitions hang in the balance.
And the woman who’s always put others first must decide what love truly means when you finally choose yourself.
For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Georgia Beers, and Kristin Hannah.
I Wish You Love is a heartfelt women’s fiction novel featuring:
· Strong Female Lead
· Late-in-Life Romance
· LGBTQ+ Fiction
· Women’s Fiction with Romantic Elements
· Strong Women Friendships
· Political and Family Drama
· Small Beach Town Setting
Primary Tropes:
· Love Triangle (husband / wife / boss-lover)
· Workplace Romance (assistant + boss)
· LGBTQ+ Romance (closeted relationship / coming out arc)
· Forbidden Love (due to politics, marriage, public image)
· Midlife Awakening / Second Coming-of-Age
· Secrets and Scandals (closeted relationship, political implications)
In Tuckaway Bay, women share their struggles, their triumphs, and their secrets. This upmarket women’s fiction series explores women’s journeys of identity, resilience, and renewal, always highlighting the unshakable bonds of friendship and sisterhood. From difficult choices to long-buried truths, each novel reminds us that no matter how stormy life becomes, the power of women supporting women can light the way to healing and hope.
About Madeleine Jaimes
Madeleine Jaimes is a contemporary women’s fiction author whose emotionally charged novels explore the real-life social issues affecting women today. Her stories reflect powerful themes like addiction and recovery, domestic violence, LGBTQ+ identity, and family struggles. Her characters remind us that healing is never linear—and that strength comes in many forms.
She believes the most important stories we tell are the ones we whisper to ourselves.
Set against emotionally rich backdrops, Madeleine’s stories invite readers to pause, reflect, and feel seen. Her popular Tuckaway Bay series reflects her passion for writing layered characters and small-town stories where every woman’s journey matters.
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