The Wedding Letters

by Jason F. Wright

Their remarkable journey began in 2007 with the New York Times bestseller, The Wednesday Letters .

Now comes the next stage of one family's journey to survive their past and forge their own future. With no more secrets...

When Noah Cooper "bumps" into Rachel, he thinks it's love at first sight. Rachel isn't so sure. In time, Noah's charm pays off and he introduces his bride-to-be to a special Cooper family tradition -- the wedding letters. Family and friends of the happy couple are invited to send letters of advice on love, life, and happiness.

However, when a dark secret from Rachel's past surfaces, will Noah, and his parents, Malcolm and Rain, be able to help save the wedding from disaster? And what about the scrapbook of wedding letters that have already been gathered? Could a single letter really provide the answer that will bring Rachel back?

Set against the backdrop of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, The Wedding Letters will remind you that sometimes, no matter the secrets of years past, two hearts can still be one. And by the final page, you might just want to create your own book of wedding letters for someone you love.

Genres: Fiction, Romance, Christian, Contemporary, Book Club, Adult, Novels

335 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Jason Wright is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author.

Jason also writes an occasional column which has appeared in over 100 newspapers, magazines and web sites across the United States including The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Deseret News, Forbes, CNN, FoxNews, and others.

Jason is also a popular speaker who speaks on the miracle of opening doors, faith, failure, the Christmas Jars movement, the lost art of letter writing, and many other topics. He has been seen on CNN, FoxNews, C-SPAN, and on local television stations around the country.

Each year Jason visits schools across the country and presents assemblies and writing workshops to students at all ages.

Jason grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, but has also lived in Germany, Illinois, Brazil, Oregon and Utah. In 2007, while researching Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for his novel The Wednesday Letters, Jason fell so in love with the area that he moved his family westward from northern Virginia to Woodstock.

Jason is married to Kodi Erekson Wright. They have two girls and two boys they love, and two grandchildren they love even more.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a continuation of the first book, The Wednesday Letters. (It helps to read that book before this one since the characters are the same and the connections are referred to.) An easy to read story about love and forgiveness.
The idea of writing a letter for newlyweds and compiling them into a book as a keepsake is fantastic. Letters can have advice, scripture, or tell of the author's own love story. I love this idea!

[Laura Dunnells Bradbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read An good read I recommend it

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the "letters" series following The Wednesday Letters. 

Noah Cooper, son of Malcolm and Rain, is driving along, and while attempting to avoid hitting a squirrel, he veers hard right. Unfortunately, he ends up hitting the squirrel, then pops up on the curb, and finally hits a woman riding a bright green mountain bike. Noah feels so bad about hitting her that he pays to have her bike repaired. As time goes on, Noah and Rachel Kaplan, the bike rider, hence, their relationship. Noah eventually proposes to Rachel, and they decide to have the wedding at the Domus Jefferson, a bed and breakfast inn, that Malcolm and Rain, inherited from Laurel and Jack, Noah's grandparents. A&P Prestwich, a good family friend, organizes the Wedding Letter project by contacting everyone invited, too write a letter for the wedding couple to be read after their nuptials. 

Overall, I enjoyed reading the sequel, but I did get a little annoyed at both of the main characters. For example, Rachel, for calling off the wedding after hearing from her mom that her birth father was dead. Additionally, Noah, for having a very blase attitude regarding Rachel breaking up with him and not fighting for her love. Finally, I thought the ending was a bit "fairytale" by having Rachel's father miraculously be alive. 

[Rculliford · Rating 3 out of 5]

No where near as good as The Wednesday Letters but kind of a nice wrap up to it. I wouldn't recommend it as the most riveting book in the world, but if you've read TWL then I'd recommend it as a nice easy read.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I give this book 3 1/2 stars. It started out pretty interesting but got sort of slow in the middle, where the author threw in some mystery.

[Sheila (sheilasbookreviewer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wedding Letters is a continuation of the story of the Cooper family that started in The Wednesday Letters. The Wedding Letters can stand on it's own, but it will be a more fulfilling read if you have read The Wednesday Letters first.

The story centers around the main characters, Noah Cooper and his future bride, Rachel. All of the characters are so wonderfully rich, and colorful. They remind you of your neighbors and family members, so you connect quickly with them. Previous readers of this series remember soon what they loved about the Cooper family, and also what they disliked about some of them. By all means, this is not a story about a perfect family, but I believe they don't exist. That would be boring to read about a family with no flaws. Jason writes his characters with enough flaws, that you root for them as they grow, learn, and sometimes change for the better.

I enjoyed reading about the concept of "The Wedding Letters". The fun part for me being a single, divorced women, is that I hopefully will get married again. I would love to follow this tradition the next time I get married. You don't have to be in your twenties to have a gift of Wedding Letters done for you. Down below I have a video showing what exactly The Wedding Letters Tradition is.

The Wedding Letters overall is a short, sweet read that most readers will enjoy.The main themes of love, forgiveness,and moving forward, will make up for some of the predictability in the storyline. This will not take away from the feeling of contentment and resolution felt at the end of the story. I truly love reading stories by Jason Wright.



The Wedding Letters was a 2011 Whitney Award Nominee in the General Fiction category.

[Arlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received an ARC from the Book Expo in NYC. While the reps at the expo explained this was a follow-up to a previous NYT Best selling novel, she promised I didn’t have to read the first book to enjoy the second. Sounds great! The storyline sounded wonderful, pretty unique considering the overdone fantasy, werewolf, vampire, and sci-fi novels. I did no research on Mr. Wright or the Wednesday Letters and gleefully immersed myself into the Wedding Letters. Then the eye rolling began…

I feel terrible saying this but the writing was flat. There was no depth, the characters were underdeveloped, and the dialog was a gag-fest. I won’t give direct quotes from the book because it is an ARC, but there were some instances where the writer wrote like a man trying to think like a woman and it really failed miserably. Ack!

Maybe it was me? Perhaps it wasn’t completely edited? I mean I was reading an ARC, after all. So I began reading the reviews on The Wednesday Letters…hundreds of glowing reviews, all praising this effervescent story. Then I hit the one and two star ratings and BAM! No, I wasn’t missing something. Many readers had similar complaints.

I wanted to love this story because there was really so much potential. But, it was laborious at best. I kept thinking to myself “Why are you wasting your time reading this drivel when there are so many more interesting books on your nightstand?” I hate giving up on books, I really do. And I really hate giving bad star ratings. But I have to honestly suggest passing up on this book. There are sooo many great reads out there right now, don’t waste your time on this one. Sorry.

[Annalisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has been a while since I read the Wednesday Letters so it took me a bit to catch up and remember some of the characters in this sequel. I love the descriptions of the bed and breakfast - I seriously need to spend a weekend at one! The idea of having a book of Wedding Letters is simply wonderful. Maybe I should bind up all the cards we got to make my own book of wedding notes.


Amazon Product Description:
Their remarkable journey began in 2007 with the New York Times bestseller, The Wednesday Letters.

Now comes the next stage of one family's journey to survive their past and forge their own future. With no more secrets...

When Noah Cooper "bumps" into Rachel, he thinks it's love at first sight. Rachel isn't so sure. In time, Noah's charm pays off and he introduces his bride-to-be to a special Cooper family tradition -- the wedding letters. Family and friends of the happy couple are invited to send letters of advice on love, life, and happiness.

However, when a dark secret from Rachel's past surfaces, will Noah, and his parents, Malcolm and Rain, be able to help save the wedding from disaster? And what about the scrapbook of wedding letters that have already been gathered? Could a single letter really provide the answer that will bring Rachel back?

Set against the backdrop of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, The Wedding Letters will remind you that sometimes, no matter the secrets of years past, two hearts can still be one. And by the final page, you might just want to create your own book of wedding letters for someone you love.

[Erika B. (SOS BOOKS) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the sequel to the book The Wednesday Letters. It is a lot like the Wednesday Letters in the fact that there is drama and romance and of course letters that are straight from the heart! This was a quick read for me and the story line flowed really well! While I liked the first book the best this was a really good sequel and I enjoyed it! :)

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

An honestly raw story about life and love. Great reminder about what life should really be about.

[Carol Goode · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Sweet twist at the end. I never expected that. I absolutely love his characters. I would love to meet each one in real life. I can't wait to read more books by Jason Wright.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A feel good story. I liked the idea presented about "meant to be" vs. working/fighting for love.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wedding Letters is a sequel to The Wednesday Letters. I liked this book more than the Wednesday Letters. It was a continuation of the Cooper family. Malcolm and Rain took over the Inn (a B&B) and was there for many many years. They raised their son, Noah, there.

The book starts out with Noah literally bumping into a girl, Rachel, while he was driving down the road. They both attended the same college. It tells about their relationship. They eventually become engaged. But before the marriage, Rachel finds out some astonishing news. Because of this shocking news, she calls off the wedding.

After becoming engaged and before the wedding is called off, their neighbor and family friend, A&P, starts sending out notices to all the couple's friends and relatives telling them to write down a personal note of love, encouragement and congratulations to the bride and groom as they celebrate their wedding. These are known as the Wedding Letters. These letters are to be returned to A&P, as it is a surprise for the couple, and she will gather all of them and put them in a notebook to give to them on their wedding day.

But now the wedding has been cancelled. What will happen to the letters? So much more to tell, but I won't. There are several twists and turns to this book.

[Jenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Noah meets Rachel after hitting her with his car. They fall in love and decide to marry. The other storyline is that Noah's family owns a B&B in the Shenandoah valley and they have to sell partly because of money trouble. But they have a quaint tradition where they invite people to send letters of advice to their family members who are getting married.

I did not finish this book. I just couldn't find myself interested in the characters, even after 140 pages. After I got past page 100, I thought I'd finish it just because it's an easy read, but I didn't have the heart for it this morning. Better to move on to a book that I'm more interested in.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt like this could be a Nicholas Sparks book because I felt THAT heartbroken after what happened to Rachel and Noah... also, their names... Rachel and Noah? Yeah, NS book! Hahaha other than that, it was a good book and I loved it just as much as I loved The Wednesday Letters which you should read first because then this book will make sense. There were a few things that I didn't necessarily agree with or felt were believable but not every book written is for everyone!

[Jary Welker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful story of love and overcoming life's bumps and a fitting "sequel" to The Wednesday Letters. Many books attempt, but most fail, to paint a real picture of their settings but Jason F Wright seems to be a master with his verbal paint brush. I now feel the need to visit the Shenandoah Valley and walk through the Woodstock community some day.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the Wednesday Letters! And. the wedding letters did not disappoint! Noah has found his girl and as they become more involved and engaged, A&P sets out to get the wedding letters going for their book. Rachel finds out that there are hidden secrets in her family. Will Rachel be able to move on?

[Aimee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I liked this sequel better than The Wednesday Letters. It was still a little far-fetched, but a good story about forgiveness, choices, trust, and community. It's a feel-good read with a moral. That's basically Jason F. Wright's M.O. That said, I can't fault him for trying to write uplifting stories when so many are not so.

[Lyndee · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This is a solid sequel to The Wednesday Letters. It moves as quickly as the first book and feels just as much like a Hallmark movie. This is a good book to read when you want to read a story where all the loose ends are tied up neatly in a bow and the happy ending actually happens.

⚠️ content warnings:
•mentions of domestic abuse

[Rex Cluff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book about love, repentance and forgiveness. It is not a difficult story. I figured out the one dramatic plot twist very early on. However, it is worth reading for the love value and the communication lesson for all couples.

[Diane Whittaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sequel to the Wednesday Letters. It is a story of true love, secrets, big life changes, surprises and heart string tugging moments. A read you won't want to put down until you reach the last page.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT LOVED IT, some of it made me think of my marriage. I am so lucky to have met, and married my soulmate. I hope that he comes out with another one, I would definitely buy that one also.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the book, I felt a bit lost at times since I read The Wednesday Letters several years ago. At one point, I stopped reading to search Goodreads for spoilers on the first book so I could refresh my memory.

[Jennifer England · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book. Loved it.

[W.M.J. Kreucher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good plotline with interesting well developed characters.

I did not read the first book, The Wednesday Letters but might at some point.

[Lorraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable and easy read. Predictable and the ending was rushed. I liked the wedding letters tradition. Overall it was a good story.

[Georgine · Rating 4 out of 5]

what a fun story.
Loved the storyline and the family.
wish I could be part of their family
would recommend this book

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book, sometimes I skipped over the actual letter parts because that was a bit slow for me, but overall it was a feel good book!

[Kasey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the message of this book. Some parts were a little slow, but overall a good feeling book.