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Catching Air into a Great Experience!

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Thank you to Atria Books and   Netgalley for sending me a copy of Catching Air by Sarah Pekkanen.   Now what is Catching Air?   It is defined as something that happens during   a snow boarding run. Synopsis: Alyssa and Rand are excited to be opening a Bed and Breakfast in Killington Vermont.   It is the first time they will put down roots and they have invited Rand’s brother   Peter and his wife   Kira to assist.   The family has had a checkered past but can they come together to run a business?   Life starts to come together in Vermont   when a stranger enters their lives.   Dawn has left her former life and is only looking for a break from being on the run.   Through various experiences she decides to stay and help, but for how long?   My Thoughts: I always look forward to Sarah’s next novel.   This one will not disappoint!   The story keeps moving throughout   the pages.   Once again Sarah takes us away but this time to Vermont.   The Bed and Breakfast was gr

Kristin Hannah Short The Glass Case

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The Glass Case, Kristin Hannah was a special short story release.   Synopsis: This short story by Kristin Hannah tells the story of April.   She still lives in the small town that she grew up in…much to her mother’s dismay.      Since her mother has passed away; and April now has a family of her own.   She still feels guilt about not living up to all that her mother wished for her.   However, when a major crisis occurs April comes to realize what is most important in her life.   How will she cope in this crisis? My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this short story by Hannah.    I was amazed at how much emotion she could pack into such few pages.    Fans of her newer books will definitely enjoy this story.   I really related to this tale as I am now a mom who still lives in the same town I grew up in, and have sometimes wondered how my life would have been altered if I had chosen a different path.   I also give credit to any author who can make tear up in fewer than 50 pa

Virtual Nighstand April 27, 2014

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Good afternoon!    Well May is almost upon us and the celebration for 100 followers.    I might have a surprise giveaway this week.  Stay tuned and don't miss a thing.  We will be celebrating 4 years of Writer's Corner and International Chick Lit Month. The focus will be the Casting Couch that includes some great post from authors you love such as Sarah Pekkanen, Beth Hoffman, Mary Kay Andrews, and more. Now for the books on the Nightstand. Virtual: Tempt Me Cowboy by Megan Crane Physical: