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Oh, and on a completely different subject, did anyone else notice that Kim got up the next morning and put on a pair of Crocs. I had to laugh when I read that.
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Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he's never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo's life becomes a whole new ball game. He needs help—fast. Enter Kimberly van Dorn. Hired to smooth Bo's rough exterior for the media, she expects the kind of shallow pro athlete she's used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Kim can train him to hit a home run with the press, but over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes he has far more to teach her about the game of life…and putting love first.
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OK, $20,000 question. Who thinks our overdressed air traveler and our beer-jonesing athlete are going to hook up?
I believe that the introduction you placed in the first post shows they are going to hook up in some way. I also believe, although not stated, it is implied that they will enter a love relationship.
I believe that the introduction you placed in the first post shows they are going to hook up in some way. I also believe, although not stated, it is implied that they will enter a love relationship.
See highlighted area of the first quote.
I know this is just fiction, but it is so fascinating how paths cross and we can never know who is going to become very important in our lives later. In real life these dramatic meetings happen too!
Good Morning Book Club! I've had a few days to digest the first 4 chapters and once again let me say I will be reading the Lakeshore Chronicles! This time around I plan to be more disciplined with my reading no gunning ahead! So I've been savoring the book like a fine wine.
Right now Penelope is my favorite character. I can't wait to learn more about her. I love her wit and her honesty. Favorite line in the book so far is from her when Kim asks what about her grief? "I beat it into submission with anger and resentment." Amen!
One question comes to mind during these initial chapters: Can you be a smart independent "savy" woman and still be a "romantic" at heart? I will be pondering that question for awhile.
Final thoughts on these chapters - YUMMMMMMMMM FRIENDLY'S Sorry we lived out East for a brief period of time and I came to love Friendly's and still fondly recall some of their excellent ice cream flavors.
Good Morning Book Club! I've had a few days to digest the first 4 chapters and once again let me say I will be reading the Lakeshore Chronicles!
I agree whole heartedly!! I am looking to go find all of the rest of the Lakeshore Chronicles. I just love books that carry characters on. I feel like I really get to know them.
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Favorite line in the book so far is from her when Kim asks what about her grief? "I beat it into submission with anger and resentment." Amen!
I had to laugh out loud at Penelope's statement.
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One question comes to mind during these initial chapters: Can you be a smart independent "savy" woman and still be a "romantic" at heart? I will be pondering that question for awhile.
THAT is a very good question! And one that could probably start a very lively debate.
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OK, $20,000 question. Who thinks our overdressed air traveler and our beer-jonesing athlete are going to hook up?
Don't they say opposites attract? I defintely think they will find each other and some sparks will fly.
I don't have the book with me here at work, but didn't Kim's mom say something in passing about there being a 2-room suite renovated on the third floor that was empty? At first I thought - oh, great room for Kim to be "home" and have some space. But she seemed "at home" in her old room. So...mmmm...father - son he doesn't know - sounds like a perfect match with the suite.
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One question comes to mind during these initial chapters: Can you be a smart independent "savy" woman and still be a "romantic" at heart? I will be pondering that question for awhile.
Final thoughts on these chapters - YUMMMMMMMMM FRIENDLY'S Sorry we lived out East for a brief period of time and I came to love Friendly's and still fondly recall some of their excellent ice cream flavors.
First Friendly's...it's not my friend. I loved the place...it had good food and gerat ice cream. But one stop in Philly...on the way to FL...and I don't like Friendly's anymore. It's not their fault. Our van was broken into and they went through all of our luggage...compartments...and we learned a hard lesson that day!
Now for smart, independent, saavy women...a heart? Boy! What a loaded thought! One would have to let their mind (a big obstacle, I believe) allow a romantic feeling to enter. It's easy to put up a block and not let the world in and go through life successfully without living life.
One question comes to mind during these initial chapters: Can you be a smart independent "savy" woman and still be a "romantic" at heart? I will be pondering that question for awhile.
YUMMMMMMMMM FRIENDLY'S .
That is a really good question. I think sometimes being a romantic can be about believing in all kinds of love. Or loving nature. Or maybe in believing that things turn out well in the end for everyone, somehow. Or believing that every time you visit WDW, it can be magical in spite of crowds, heat or rain.
And, yet, I agree about Friendly;s. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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That is a really good question. I think sometimes being a romantic can be about believing in all kinds of love. Or loving nature. Or maybe in believing that things turn out well in the end for everyone, somehow. Or believing that every time you visit WDW, it can be magical in spite of crowds, heat or rain.
And, yet, I agree about Friendly;s. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
I think that is the case and I believe that a woman can be smart and savvy and still be 'a romantic'. I see it more in women younger than me- they seem so much better than me in balencing those aspects of their lives----
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I loved the place...it had good food and gerat ice cream. But one stop in Philly...on the way to FL...and I don't like Friendly's anymore. It's not their fault. Our van was broken into and they went through all of our luggage...compartments...and we learned a hard lesson that day!
for the thought. I'll have to think about it!
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