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- With unabashed winter charm, The Wishing Bridge sparkles with the humor and heart fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Nancy Thayer and Jenny Colgan love most.Once the hottest mergers and acquisitions executive in the company, Henrietta Wegner can see the ambitious and impossibly young up-and-comers gunning for her job.
- Author(s): Viola Shipman
- 368 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Holidays
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"First published in 2016 by St. Martin's Press"--Title page verso.Book Synopsis
With unabashed winter charm, The Wishing Bridge sparkles with the humor and heart fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey, Nancy Thayer and Jenny Colgan love most.Once the hottest mergers and acquisitions executive in the company, Henrietta Wegner can see the ambitious and impossibly young up-and-comers gunning for her job. When Henri's boss makes it clear she'll be starting the New Year unemployed unless she can close a big deal before the holidays, Henri impulsively tells him that she can convince her aging parents to sell Wegner's--their iconic Frankenmuth, Michigan, Christmas store--to a massive, soulless corporation. It's the kind of deal cool, corporate Henri has built her career on.
Home for the holidays has typically meant a perfunctory twenty-four-hour visit for Henri, then back to Detroit as fast as her car will drive her. So turning up at the Wegner's offices in early December raises some eyebrows: from her delighted, if puzzled, parents to her suspicious brother and curious childhood friends. But as Henri fields impatient texts from her boss while reconnecting with the magic of the store and warmth of her hometown, what sounded great in the boardroom begins to lose its luster in real life. She's running out of time to pull the trigger on what could be the greatest success of her career...or the most awkward family holiday of her life.
Includes the bonus novella Christmas Angels
Review Quotes
"Full of nostalgia for the charms of a simple, small-town life full of friends and family, this heartwarming holiday tale is sure to please readers who want a gentle, cozy Christmas read in the vein of a Hallmark movie."--Booklist on The Wishing Bridge "With emotional depth and nostalgic charm, Viola Shipman weaves a story that reminds us of the power of love, family, and the magic that surrounds us during this special time of year. The Wishing Bridge is a heartwarming and enchanting tale that captures the true spirit of the holiday season."--New York Times Bestselling Author RaeAnne Thayne
"Viola Shipman has a magical way with words and emotions, making the reader a part of the story. You're there, experiencing it all in wonderful, nostalgic ways."--New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster "A beautifully written story about second chances. Fans of women's fiction won't be able to put this down." --Publishers Weekly on The Secret of Snow "Viola Shipman knows relationships. The Clover Girls will sometimes make you smile and other times cry, but like a true friendship, it is a novel you will forever savor and treasure." --Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author "The perfect winter warmer!" --USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan on The Secret of Snow "Viola Shipman has written a love song to long-lost friends, an ode to the summers that define us and the people who make us who we are. The minute I finished The Clover Girls, I ordered copies for all my friends. It's that good." --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author "Reading Viola Shipman's novels is like talking with your best friend and wanting never to hang up the phone. The Clover Girls is her most beautiful novel yet, and her most important." --Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author "Oh, the joy! The Clover Girls may be [Shipman's] best yet.... A redemptive tale, celebrating the power of friendship while focusing on what matters most. Perfect for the beach!" --New York Journal of Books "Every now and then a new voice in fiction arrives to completely charm, entertain and remind us what matters. Viola Shipman is that voice and The Summer Cottage is that absolutely irresistible and necessary novel." --Dorothea Benton Frank, New York Times bestselling author "A blissful summer read sure to please the author's many fans, and fans of writers like Elin Hilderbrand or Kristin Hannah." --Library Journal on The Heirloom Garden
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Holidays
Publisher: Graydon House
Format: Paperback
Author: Viola Shipman
Language: English
Street Date: November 7, 2023
TCIN: 88306950
UPC: 9781525804861
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-0392
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
Warm and cozy Christmas novel!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
littlebookpage - 1 year ago
I just finished The Wishing Bridge and absolutely adored it! What an amazing Christmas novel! If you are looking for that cozy home sweet home feeling… where the snow is freshly falling, Christmas bells are jingling, and as you open the door, warmth hits you and wraps you up like a blanket🥰 add in the smell of cookies baking and the happy chatter of family… The Wishing Bridge is the book you need ❤️
A heartwarming holiday tale!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 1 year ago
The Wishing Bridge by Viola Shipman takes readers on a journey to Frankenmuth, Michigan. I enjoyed the descriptions of the town decked out for Christmas. I felt transported to this Bavarianesque town. I had mixed feelings about Henri (I believe that is the idea.) I was not a fan of some of Henri’s choices and I had to wonder what she was thinking (she needed an intervention). We get to see Henri look at her family, the town, and the family business through the eyes of a mature adult. I enjoyed Henri’s memories of the Sears Wish Book as well as the JCPenney and Montgomery Ward Christmas Catalogs. I looked forward to their arrival just like Henri. Henri’s mentions a couple of items in the catalog that would not have been available in 1975. Like other girls of that time period, I was a fan of Shaun Cassidy (I watched the Hardy Boys), and his first album was not released until 1977. The Simon Says electronic game was released in 1978 (one of my cousins got one for Christmas) and the Star Wars figures came out in 1978 (I had a cousin who got the whole set, and we had fun playing with them). There were some good characters in the story. I especially liked Henri’s parents, Bea, and Mabel, the family dog. The store that Henri’s parents started was wonderful. It is a Christmas wonderland (it would takes days to go through the whole place). Henri’s high school boyfriend is divorced and the chemistry between the two is still palpable. In a small town, they are bound to run into each other. Henri is getting a second chance not only with her family but with a special fellow. The Wishing Bridge is a heartwarming holiday tale that will appeal to those who love Hallmark’s Christmas movies (you never know, it could be one someday).
An Entertaining Read!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Akbaird - 2 years ago
Henri grew up in Frankenmuth, MI, where her dad owned and operated Wegner’s, the world’s largest year-round Christmas store. When Henri graduates from college, she decides to branch out and go work for Tolliver in Detroit. Her dad is understanding, but would prefer for her to work for him. When Henri’s job is on the line, she tells her boss that she can convince her parents to sell Wegner’s to them. Henri decides to go home at Christmas in order to do this. Her parents are skeptical as to why she is home because she is normally working. When Henri’s boss comes to town because the deal isn’t signed and he wants to seal the deal, will chaos ensue? Will her parents agree? Will Henri have the audacity to follow through with the sale? This book will have you turning the pages to find out! I love Viola Shipman’s books because they are sentimental, nostalgic, heartfelt, and entertaining! Plus, you always learn something new! A bonus novella, Christmas Angels, is included with this book! An equally heartfelt and moving story! A perfect book to give as a gift!