Well, its been a while since I have read in this series, but it didn't take me too long to get back into it. In fact, it was in 2015 when I read the first and second books in this Tending Roses series. I know I also read the third book, but I must have forgotten to record it when I did. I must say, I wasn't sure I was going to like it at first, because I'm not as much into "coming into oneself" books but by the time I was half way through I was hooked. Each book in this series has been its own "coming of age" book, which is probably why I can't read them all in a row, but since this one has just one more I'll probably go ahead and read it and mark this series off my list.
Once a gifted ballet
dancer, Julia Costell buckled under the demands of a professional dance career,
and has landed with a thud in an unglamorous job as a guidance counselor at a
performing arts high school. Living back home with her parents and feeling
lost, she is afraid she’ll never soar again…until the day young Dell Jordan is
sent to her office, carrying an essay. In
Dell’s writing, Julia sees luminous sparks of hope. But as she fights to forge
a brighter future for one disadvantaged student, she is drawn into startling
undercurrents of conflict and denial within the academy. Only when she is
tested in ways she never could have imagined does she begin to discover where
real meaning and fulfillment lie—and realize that even though her life has
seemed off course, she’s been on the right path all along. (description and picture from amazon)
Happy Reading!
O:)
Melissa
If you remember Buried Secrets and Thin Ice you know that I am huge fan of Irene Hannon. If you are not then you should be, especially if you like police/detective drama with some romance. She will NEVER disappoint. We decided to read this for Book Club for April and I couldn't wait to "jump in"!!
After a disastrous Middle East mission ends his six-year
Army Ranger career, Finn McGregor needs some downtime. A peaceful month in the
woods sounds like the perfect way to decompress. But peace isn't on the agenda
once he crosses paths with publishing executive Dana Lewis, a neighbor who is
nursing wounds of her own. Someone seems bent on disrupting her stay in the
lakeside cabin she inherited from her grandfather. As Finn and Dana work
together to discover who is behind the disquieting pranks, the incidents begin
to take on a menacing tone. And when it becomes apparent Dana's foe may have
deadly intent, Finn finds himself back in the thick of the action--ready or
not. Bestselling author Irene Hannon
draws readers into a web of psychological suspense where danger lurks in dark
corners . . . and keeps them captive until the very last page. (picture and description at amazon)
I'm only sad that this is the last book in this series, but I am sure there will be more down the line before not too long!
Now, back to pioneers or more police drama?? Or, dare we suggest, a nonfiction book? Hhm ....
O:)
Melissa
