1. The Wishing Tree, Sunset Beach Series #2
    Marybeth Whalen
    Zondervan / 2013 / Trade Paperback
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  1. booklover6460
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    family relationships and expectations; infidelity
    July 5, 2018
    booklover6460
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    I really enjoyed this 3rd book in the Sunset Beach series. As a frequent visitor to Sunset Beach, NC, I love reading about some of the locations. Plus it's just a wonderful place to visit...and even live. And this book makes you want to pack your bags and move to the beach. Between the sand, waves, ocean breezes, delicious food...you will be ready to enjoy life at the beach.

    In some ways, this book was a difficult read for me. As a victim of infidelity, my heart ached a little more with this story. And while my marriage did not survive my husband's choice to cheat on me, I could totally understand the emotions experienced by some of the characters.

    Family relationships and their expectations of each other was a major part of this book. It was definitely a story of the journey to forgiveness and redemption. Grace was a major point throughout the book...how we never deserve it, but how it is given to us anyway. And this is true whether it's God's grace or whether it's grace shown by relationships with family, friends, etc.

    I'm looking forward to the 4th book in this series. And while I initially purchased the books just because they were based at Sunset Beach, NC, I have discovered a wonderful group of characters that makes me glad I took the time to pick up the books and get lost in the wonder of this delightful place!
  2. Jackie S.
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Beautiful story.
    June 10, 2013
    Jackie S.
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Marybeth is a fantastic author. She has written another great one....The Wishing Tree. I give it 5 stars, it is a great summer read! It provides an entertaining ride, and yet it points to the love, forgiveness, and grace of God at the same time. I can't wait to read her next book!
  3. cici
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
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    May 29, 2013
    cici
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    The Wishing Tree by Marybeth Whalen is relatable. The idea of a woman dealing with marriage issues and still handling life is completely relatable. This story was just the perfect blend of real life and forgiveness. Ivy discovers that her husband has cheated and is now having to come to terms with his actions. This is a such a breath of fresh air that I could not put down, I just had to keep reading until she found herself and I found her self-discovery elightening. This is a favorite read and a new must read author.
  4. Reviews4U
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    June 17, 2013
    Reviews4U
    Ivy Marshall's life seems to be going in a downward spiral. Within a short amount of time she loses her job and discovers that her suspicions are correct, her husband Elliott is cheating on her. As if that were not enough to deal with she receives a call from her mother informing her that her sister's fiancé is going to propose to her on national television. How can Ivy share her family's joy when their relationships are strained and her world is falling apart? When Ivy's mother asks her to come to Sunset Beach to help plan the wedding she decides that it may be the escape that she needs to deal with her past and think about her future. Sunset Beach holds many memories for Ivy especially memories of Michael. Michael is Ivy's former fiancé and she wonders if there is still hope for them now that it seems like her marriage is falling apart. Ivy learns a lot in her journey about love, forgiveness and grace.

    This book is a great summer read. Most of the story takes place in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The author's vivid descriptions make you feel like you are there with the characters. I thought the author did a good job of illustrating how we can never run from our problems. We have to take our problems to The Lord and allow Him to heal us.

    The author also did an excellent job of showing that the grace we may be seeking is the same grace that we may need to extend. I look forward to reading more from this author.

    *Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
  5. Joline Urban
    western PA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    The Wishing Tree by Mary Beth Whalen
    June 13, 2013
    Joline Urban
    western PA
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    Thursday, June 13, 2013

    The Wishing Tree by Mary Beth Whalen

    Five years ago Ivy Marshall fled from Sunset Beach, NC as she broke off her engagement with Michael to marry Elliott. Disappointing her family, she has lived an estranged life in the mountains on the other side of the state. Yet, when she finds out her husband has cheated on her and her office is closing, she finds herself running again, this time back to her family. Her sister Leah was proposed to on national television and now the same station wants to capture every step of the wedding. So when Ivy's mom begs for Ivy to come home to help Leah plan the wedding and be in charge of the family tradition of the Wishing Tree, Ivy returns home pretending all is well. She discovers Michael has moved on with his life, but never really forgave her for his heartbreak. Ivy wants forgiveness and maybe even a second chance on a relationship with him. After all, her husband cheated on her! Add in an aunt in the bakery business who knows Ivy better than herself, a repentant husband with a Twitter account, a mom in a secret relationship, and a bride-to-be with cold feet, and you have Mary Beth Whalen's latest novel The Wishing Tree. This was the first story I have read by this author. Although, slow is some parts, I did eventually get into the story. Centering on family and forgiveness, it had quite a few flashback scenes. Sometimes that is hard for me to follow and connect with the characters. Zondervan, a division of Thomas Nelson provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest interview.

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