When Tilly's seemingly perfect life starts changing around her, she must decide which is the life she wants-- the one she's carefully tended for decades or the one she never considered possible? Tilly Farmer is thirty-two years old and has the life she always dreamed of married to her high school sweetheart, working as a guidance counselor in her hometown and trying for a baby. Perfect. On the surface you might never know how tough things used to be. At seventeen, Tilly lost her mother to cancer, and while her father drowned his grief in alcohol, she was left to play parent to her two younger sisters rather than be a kid herself. Still Tilly never let tragedy overtake her belief that hard work and good cheer could solve any problem. Of course she’s also spent a lifetime plastering a smile on her face and putting everyone else’s problems ahead of her own. But that relentless happiness has served her well—her sisters are grown and content, her dad is ten years sober, and she’s helping her students achieve all their dreams while she and her husband, Tyler, start a family. A perfect life indeed. One sweltering afternoon at the local fair, everything changes when Tilly wanders into the fortune teller’s tent and is greeted by an old childhood friend, now a psychic. “I’m giving you the gift of clarity,” her friend says. “It’s what I always thought you needed.” Soon Tilly starts seeing things-- her father relapsing, staggering out of a bar and Tyler uprooting their happy, stable life, a packed U-Haul in the driveway. Even more disturbing, these visions start coming true. Suddenly Tilly’s perfect life, so meticulously mapped out, seems to be crumbling around her. And she’s not sure what’s more frightening: that she’s begun to see the future or what the future holds.
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"I have heard so much about this author, and was pleased to see, her writing lives up to the hype! The One That I Want addresses a variety of issues, so relating to the main character, Tilly Farmer was NOT something I found difficult. I got the book from a friend and couldn't put it down ... read it in a day! There is a very nice balance between the serious, weighty issues (marital discord, loss, self-actualization, etc.)and the lighter moments. It doesn't bring you down ... for too long, at least. ; ) I could relate to Tilly and her struggle with figuring out who she is, what she wants, and how/if she will pursue it ... SO much! The One That I Want was very satisfying, and I think will resound with many women who are 30- and 40-somethings. Looking forward to reading more of Allison Winn Scotch for sure!"
— Jules (4 out of 5 stars)
" I wanted to give this three stars but it was just too fluffy and the concept of the weird "spells" from looking at photographs wasn't believable. There wasn't anything special that set this story apart from others in the genre. "
— Julie, 2/8/2014" A little cheesy, a little predictable, but enjoyable. "
— -r-, 2/6/2014" A 32 year old woman thinks she is happy with a perfect marriage, a perfect life. When her world begins to unravel she questions what happiness really is. The story begins a bit slowly but gets better. "
— Donna, 2/5/2014" Read this today. At work. Not a bad second novel, and maybe it's because I just finished her first, but both her novels seem pretty standard. Married couple. Weird phenomenon. Life choices. I like this one better than the first, but I'm not awed. However, without it, this would have been an even longer day, so thumbs up. "
— Hendo, 2/1/2014" Good read, just nothing too memorable about it. Felt a little bit preachy at times. "
— Carol, 1/29/2014" Cute chick lit book with more substance than most. I listened to this book in my car while driving all over California this week, and it did keep me entertained. "
— Nancywboca, 1/19/2014" I enjoyed watching Tilly grow as a character, but found the flash forwards/dreams/visions a little disjunctive. I'm not sure, too, that her father's affair with her ex-bff's mother was necessary to tie it all together with a "neat bow." Regardless, a good message/overall read. "
— Sarah, 12/24/2013" This book was okay. I found that it took me way to long to read and that I just wanted to finish it so that I can start a new book. It is pretty much like the same old chick book. "
— Andrea, 12/15/2013" Ok so I purchased this book because it was a recommended read in Parenting Magazine. If you want something easy to read this definitely falls under that category. However, for me, it was just too predictable. After finishing the book I was like.. that's it? "
— Yesenia, 12/13/2013" After 2 chapters, I had to put it away. I just didn't care for the characters. "
— Roxy, 12/12/2013" I liked this book...but I really didn't like the language used. The granddaddy of curse words (for Christians anyway) was used repeatedly. Bleck. I liked the characters and the story was ok. I guess if I had to sum it up I'd say "Eh...it was alright." "
— Bridgett, 12/5/2013" Easy read enjoyed. Very plain, simple book, nothing to deep. Tilly was a little too much with the whole prom thing and living in her teenage years. "
— Alison, 11/21/2013" Hey, look! I read some contemporary drama for grown married ladies! And it reminded me why I don't read contemporary drama for grown married ladies! "
— Melinda, 11/19/2013" Loved how this book turned out... Sometimes it takes looking past what is right in front of us to find out which road is the right one to choose. Love the characters... this would make a fabulous movie! "
— Nicole, 8/21/2013" I liked the theme that you could feel like you are breaking, but not be broken. B "
— Beth, 8/10/2013" I just felt it was lacking something for me. "
— Ashley, 7/16/2013" really wanted to like this book, but it moved a bit slowly for my taste. The twists were too predictable and after a while, I just wanted it to be over. "
— Jennifer, 3/28/2013" A little light and trendy in the beginning but picked up depth and real meaning in the second half. I could relate very much to the main character. "
— Sharon, 11/22/2012" A quick & easy read and a story that kept me interested in wanting to know what was going to happen next to the many realistically flawed characters. "
— Krystyn, 9/27/2012" I wanted to like this book. The plot sounded entertaining, and when Tilly had her "visions" they were entertaining, so I wantead to know where they would go...but overall, I was disappointed and just wanted to finish the book. "
— Kylie, 9/24/2012" I've enjoyed other books by this author but this one was just okay. "
— Rachel, 8/13/2012" A nice easy and quick read in between other books "
— Mel, 5/10/2012" I picked it up this morning and couldn't stop reading it. There is a quiet wistfulness to the narrative but also a building strength. It's not a happy book but I think ultimately it's a hopeful book. "
— Peggy, 12/24/2011" Tilly would have seen her life much more clearer and less bitterly if she prayed to God as much as she used his name in vein "
— Carlito, 6/24/2011" Enjoyed this book but it dragged at times. A book about the main character finding herself. "
— Cindy, 6/13/2011" Even though i was not a huge fan of this book I couldn't not finish it. I needed to know how it ended. The main character drove me nuts. She was ridiculous living in some crazy fantasy world...ugh...completely oblivious to her life around her "
— Misty, 6/12/2011" One I was sad to see end...Unpredictable yet a pretty easy read "
— Jeni, 6/1/2011" The story was choppy and unplanned. The story of Tilly's marriage falling apart was just not enough to create a full story, so the author threw in a cheating dad and a suicidal sister. "
— Rachel, 5/26/2011" I really enjoyed this book, although part of it is fantasy, the story behind it is very true life, I actually found myself both dying to find out how it ends, yet not wanting it to be over. "
— Randi, 5/3/2011" Entertaining enough for a light read, but I never really got into the characters. "
— Jane, 4/30/2011" An interesting twist on seeing into the future...with a predictable ending. "
— Lila, 4/16/2011" I just felt it was lacking something for me. "
— Ashley, 3/30/2011" Pleasant read, an odd combination of normal family melodrama and supernatural powers. "
— NuevoRain, 3/18/2011" I picked this up on a whim and thought it would be a light, flimsy read. I ended up really enjoying it. The book was engrossing and I liked the characters. Very entertaining. "
— Eileen, 2/20/2011" A rocky start and a problematic premise, but I ended up enjoying it. "
— Didi, 1/31/2011" I liked this book...but I really didn't like the language used. The granddaddy of curse words (for Christians anyway) was used repeatedly. Bleck. I liked the characters and the story was ok. I guess if I had to sum it up I'd say "Eh...it was alright." "
— Bridgett, 1/21/2011Allison Winn Scotch is the bestselling author of ten romance novels, including Take Two, Birdie Maxwell, a USA Today bestseller.
Allyson Ryan is an Earphones Award–winning voice actress who can be heard in commercials, promos, animation, and audiobooks. She has extensive experience on stage and television. In New York, she acted in and directed more than thirty plays. Her television credits include roles on Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and One Life to Live. She has also appeared as “Mom” in several television commercials. Advertising Age nominated her for a Bobby Award in the best actress category for her work as the Duracell mom.