The Bridge Tender
- Fiction
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2014
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Publisher's Description
A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hardest thing in the world... move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home. But that dream was not to be. Seven years into a beautiful marriage, Emily is left a widow, heartbroken, and way past caring about anything. Until a man approaches her, claiming to have something left to her from Ryan. Something secret. Unsure if she can ever embrace a new life without her husband, but even less sure about continuing to stay where she is, Emily heads to the coast to keep her end of the promise she once made. Without delay, she becomes immersed in the lives of the locals, including the reclusive bridge tender with an unexpected past. As the community debates over building a new bridge, Emily must decide whether she will build a bridge of her own, one that will take her out of a painful past and into the new life—and new love—that her lost love made possible.
Endorsements (8)
“As I started reading The Wishing Tree, I was instantly drawn into a story filled with complex family relationships and characters I cared about. I felt Ivy Marshall’s pain as she faced past issues and cheered her on during her happier moments. Marybeth Whalen has earned a place on my must-read list.”
“A betrayal, a bakery, and a beach: all three combine to woo you through Ivy Marshall’s conundrum. Will she forgive? Is that enough? Or is it time to move on with her love life? Strong characters, a terrific setting, and stunning baked goods make this a terrific beach read.”
“Sink your toes in the sand, let the salty breeze tease your hair, and be swept away to Sunset Beach. Marybeth Whalen writes with an authentic voice, full of deep introspection and insight into relationships and the questions we all have about whether or not we’ve made the right choices. And there are cupcakes! The Wishing Tree delighted me from start to finish. Highly recommended!”
“Marybeth Whalen writes with a light hand, skillfully blending issues of faith and the realities of modern life into a compelling and believable read.”
“An engaging story of true love and the power of forgiveness. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
“Like a beach at ebb tide, Marybeth Whalen’s latest novel reveals itself in layers. From challenge comes strength, from struggle, self-discovery, from the sweeping away of old things, new beginnings. Readers will cheer Ivy’s season of growth in all the things that matter most.”
“A tradition of wedding wishes takes on new meaning for Ivy Marshall as she searches for truth and faith. Marybeth Whalen delivers a classic story of healing, redemption, and forgiveness, reminding us the best days are ahead. Not in the past.”
“A lovely journey of discovery and forgiveness. Here’s to wishes!”
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