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If only summer could last forever…

Karen and Jordan might be out in the open with their relationship, but that doesn't make it any easier for them to face events looming in the future. Like Jordan leaving for college halfway across the country. Or Karen's win at a big international gymnastics competition setting the bar high for her future and adding pressure like she's never experienced before.

But when Nina Jones (aka-US Gymnastics Dictator), makes plans for Karen and teammate Stevie to train at a gymnastics camp for a month—the same camp where Jordan coaches—romantic summer interludes replace their fears of being apart. Both Jordan and Karen know that when fall comes, some very tough decisions will have to be made, but for now, it’s stolen kisses, racing hearts, and whispered words.


Rachmi and I will be reading this on January 10th 2014. Everyone welcome ☺

Thanks for making the thread, Sarah. I really liked Letter to Nowhere, can't wait to read this book.

Sarah, have you started this book yet? I'm starting it now but will put it down soon since it's already 11:48 pm here :D

Chapter 3, (view spoiler)[ I liked Jordan also has POV here, not just Karen but I forgot that this book contains with gymnastic words. I have to look at my dictionary and Google it whenever I read an unfamilir gymnastic word :) (hide spoiler)].

No, I haven't started yet ☺

It's pretty short, I guess just like a novella so I'm sure you can read it in one sit :D

Chapter 9, (view spoiler)[ I can't imagine how Karen feels when she first come to her house and has to pack her and her parents' stuff because she will sell the house. And what she did with her money (with Coach Bentley idea) is so thoughtful and kind. (hide spoiler)]

Sorry, I was reading with Abbie, I'll be starting this in just a minute ☺

That's okay, Sarah. I don't mind at all.

Is it an ARC, the book you read with Abbie?

chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ she missed? no! (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 10, (view spoiler)[ uh huh, Liberty came to the camp right before Karen did and am curious of what her grandma talked about Jordan. (hide spoiler)]

Sarah wrote: "chapter 1 (view spoiler)

(view spoiler)[ I really liked the author didn't afraid make her characters lose first before they win. So we know that Karen has to learn from her mistake (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 11, (view spoiler)[ It's a surprise who TJ really is, I thought he just a regular trainer, more like Jordan who didn't do it anymore than a professional gymnast. I want him and Stevie to be together :D (hide spoiler)]

Rachmi wrote: "That's okay, Sarah. I don't mind at all.

Is it an ARC, the book you read with Abbie?"

It's already published, but it is from netgalley - https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/sho...

chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ I thought it was kinda sweet when he said about putting his sleep deprived 'girlfriend' in the house. (hide spoiler)]

Oh, I thought it hasn't published yet. How is it so far? If you like it, I might request it :)

I've finished Return to Sender, by the way. I liked it but not as much as Letters to Nowhere.

chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ wow 100,000 views on youtube is a lot! (hide spoiler)]

It's okay, I like this better though. are you going to read the next one ?

I'm kinda tempted by on netgalley - https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/sho...

After this book, I really want to read Return to You but I haven't had it. Just check it out, it's shorter than Return to Sender! As much I liked it, I prefer a full length book, though.

Have you requested Put Me Back Together? It sounds good, I want to request it but then I still have 10 to-read ARC from NetGalley. I'm sure you must have more than 10 but I'm kind of promise to myself to not request again before I read at least one ARC :D

even the two together isn't the same length as the first book.

Yes, it's still shorter. I wonder why did Julie Cross choose shorter format than full-length novel.

I think its so she can get them out quicker. quite a few people are publishing stories as small chunks now, but i don't really like that.

I never read this kind of format before. I read novellas and short stories but those are intended to be novellas and short stories. So I don't mind at all but here, I think it will be better if it is in full-length novel, though I also understand the author if she wants her works get publish quicker

chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ I'm pretty sure that i thought it was inappropriate for a 17-year-old girl to live with her male coach in book 1! when Jordan isn't even there it is even worse! although the fact that she is in a relationship with jordan makes it slightly better, because then it is just like living with your in-laws. (hide spoiler)]

Agree, (view spoiler)[I remember questioning her grandma because she seemed so easy let her grand daughter live with her male coach under the same roof (hide spoiler)]

Rachmi wrote: "Agree, [spoilers removed]"

it is weird.

chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ I'm not sure he should be asking for a detailed recap of her dirty dream in public when he's not wearing much. it could get very embarassing! (hide spoiler)]

Rachmi wrote: "Have you requested Put Me Back Together? It sounds good, I want to request it but then I still have 10 to-read ARC from NetGalley. I'm sure you must have more than 10 but I'm kind of promise to mys..."

I haven't requested it yet, but i might. I have loads outstanding from edelweiss though because harpercollins put like 15 new titles on there the other day.

the ending felt a bit sudden didn't it?!

Starting

chapter 1 (view spoiler)[ i wonder if jordan being sick all the time is leading into a bigger storyline? (hide spoiler)]

Yes, it was. I think it because it's too short. Everything feels rush, well...that was I felt, though. But you gave it 4 stars! You must be really liked it.

How's book 3 so far?

It was more like 3.5 ☺

Book 3 isn't as good as book 2 so far.

That's too bad, and it's shorter that book 2! Hmm....not good, I think.

its a bit stilted. I think its going to take a while to get into, and it obviously isn't really long enough for that. hopefully it will improve, I'm at 40%

I really hope so because it will be too bad, if it ends up not good since I really liked book 1.

Yikes! Chapter 6 is steamy! (view spoiler)[ and I like the reference to 'forever' by judy blume! (hide spoiler)]

chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I don't like the ending. once again just cuts off suddenly. and why ppunch T.J. when he's just helped her?! (hide spoiler)]