Catch a Falling Star - Beth K Vogt (review & giveaway)
3 Stars
ABOUT THE BOOK -
At
36, Kendall Haynes has seen some of her dreams come true. She's a
family physician helping kids with severe allergies and asthma achieve
more fulfilling lives-a childhood struggle she knows all too well. But
the feeling of being "the kid never picked" looms large when romance
continues to evade her and yet another one of her closest friends gets
engaged. Are Kendall's dreams of having it all-a career, a husband,
children-nothing more than childish wishing upon a star? Should she hold
out for her elusive Plan A? Dust off Plan B? Or is it time to settle?
God says he knows the plans he has for her-why can't Kendall figure them
out and be content with her life?
Griffin
Walker prefers flying solo-both as an Air Force pilot and in his
personal life. But a wrong choice and health problems pulled him out of
the cockpit. His attempts to get out of "flying a desk" are complicated
by his parents' death-making Griffin the reluctant guardian of his
sixteen-year-old brother, Ian. How did his life get so off course? Can
God get his life back on track ... or has there been a divine plan all
along?Catch a Falling Star reminds readers that romance isn't just for twenty-somethings and that sometimes letting go of your "wish I may, wish I might" dreams is the only way to embrace everything God has waiting for you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR -
Beth K. Vogt is a non-fiction author and editor who said she'd never
write fiction. She's the wife of an Air Force family physician (now in
solo practice), though she said she'd never marry a doctor-or anyone in
the military. She's a mom of four, though she said she'd never have
kids. She's discovered that God's best often waits behind the doors
marked "Never." Her contemporary romance novel, "Wish You Were Here",
debuted in May 2012 (Howard Books), and "Catch a Falling Star" releases
May 2013. An established magazine writer and former editor of
Connections, the leadership magazine for MOPS International, Beth is
also the Skills Coach for My Book Therapy, the writing community founded
by best-selling author Susan May Warren.
MY REVIEW -
This book got great reviews! It received almost all all 5 stars. That's why it surprised me so much that it just couldn't catch my interest. I tried to like it, but it was just kinda "there" for me.
The character development was good, but I couldn't connect with the characters, I didn't really like them. I did like Kendall and Griffin's mutual love for jeeps. So this story did have its moments for me. But as a whole - it was slow, didn't keep my attention, and I didn't really get into it.
As proven by all the other reviews - you would probably like it much more than me! So this is one of those times that you shouldn't trust my review alone.
THE GIVEAWAY -
I am giving away my paperback copy of this book!
To enter to win -
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*Please comment on this post if you would like an extra entry.*Please use the form below
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*Please only enter your info once (I will add the bonus entry).
*Winner will be chosen on 5/28/13
Thank you Litfuse for sending me this book to read and give a honest review.
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Celebrate the release of Catch a Falling Star (Howard Books) with Beth K. Vogt by entering to win a Romantic Weekend Getaway and RSVPing for her June 4th Author Chat Party.
One "lucky" winner will receive:
- A $200 Visa Cash Card (Perfect for a weekend stay at a hotel or B&B!)
- Catch a Falling Star and Wish You Were Here by Beth Vogt (Swoon-worthy!)
So grab your copy of Catch a Falling Star and join Beth on the evening of June 4th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
Sounds like a really good book. Thanks for the giveaway.
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This sounds like a very interesting story. One that I would love to read.
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Sounds like a great read. I'd love to find out if Kendall gets her wish. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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