Books and Jams Readalong discussion

Hi friends! Decided to divide this book into three parts since it's just about 300 pages long.

So for this first 100 pages, what did you think? Are you liking the writing style? What do you think of the main character? Has anything surprised you? Is this your first Katherine Center book?

I am flying through this one! Just started this afternoon at work and already finished this first section. I was glad the synopsis didn't give away too much of what was going to happen.

Right away I couldn't stand the fiance. What a jerk even before the accident!

I'm assuming she's going to have a relationship with the PT guy, but I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.

I am glad her sister is there and they are starting to rebuild their relationship, but I really want to know what happened three years ago with the mom.

I'm eager to keep going.

I read this in 2 days. There are a couple parts that were a bit cheesy, especially toward the end, but so many things that I loved! Yes, fiance was a huge jerk. I didn't much like the sister at first but she quickly grew on me. Mom definitely has her issues. I think I would have banned her from my hospital room!
It's been a really long time since I have read/liked books with much romance. For years I was a die-hard mystery/thriller/suspense fanatic. I think my reading tastes are coming full circle again because the past year has been full of women's fiction, beach reads and lighter, happier reading.

I started this last night and I am really enjoying it. The writing style is fine for me. I am not a fan of some of the characters the way the finance pushed Margaret into flying, I mean when someone is as scared to fly as she was I really don't think he should have made her feel like she had to or it was like she was saying she didn't trust him. Oh and hello, he didn't even have his pilots license yet. Also it seemed important that the part he still had to pass was dangerous situations. Margarets mom to me is a class A jerk also. I can understand why the sister stayed away. Although, I don't think she should have cut out the rest of the family.

The only thing that really frustrated me so far is that the author discusses Ian and how he is with her at PT and then he hasn't been mentioned again and we are now two weeks into her PT. That aspect of the book seemed like it should be mentioned more.

Yes! I agree with everything you said! I kept thinking...why don't you just kick her out (talking about MOM)?! Same with the sister...she never completely got on my good side. But I'm glad she was there for Margaret.

I am really enjoying the book. But. I also noticed there was some time in the story that Ian wasn't mentioned. I remember thinking that was odd. I do love her sister. The part about PeeTrivia.com had me chuckling.😄

I’m enjoying this but it’s so difficult to read about Maggie’s loss and what she is going through. Can’t stand her mom! Who would be that honestly blunt with their child? A mothers love sees past the physical (or should) but to point out the obvious without thinking of her emotional spirit? And ugh! The fiancé! Can’t stand him! Not liking Ian either! I’m hooked!

I’m only on page 41, started it this afternoon. I can tell I’m going to be addicted to this storyline

I am really enjoying this so far. It is my first Katherine Center book, and I like that it is different from the romantic comedy I was expecting, much deeper. The writing is engaging and easy to read, yet insightful. I also appreciate as a person with a disability that one type of disability experience is represented. I myself have used a wheelchair for a long time and attended a lot of physio appointments, and "wheelchair technique" is a real thing. I understand that rehabilitation is important, but I hope that Margaret is not completely "cured", because there are so few characters who live with disabilities in books, and it would be really cool if this book had a positive portrayal of having a disability.
I will finish this one quickly, it is a page-turner.

Thoroughly enjoying this read. My first book by this author and I’m really enjoying her style of writing. It flows well and I’m really invested in the characters.

I tend to take a story for “it is what it is” and I’ve a feeling her therapists may have some hidden issues, just can’t put my finger on it yet.

Although I don’t like the mother at all, I can see what’s made her so hard to life and people, that’s no excuse at all! She has a lit to lose if the truth is revealed. It certainly isn’t fair for her to burden her children with the “secret”. I do hope it comes out as that loving man (her husband) deserves the truth, but I don’t want him to get hurt 😳so difficult.

Chip, he’s a mess. He blames himself. I understand. Selfish though to leave Maggie unsupported by him.

Tragic things change a person. They change your outlook, your priorities etc and I’m seeing this in Maggie.

I’m loving this

Just finished this section and I am loving this author's writing style. I love when a book gives me an emotional response because I can't help but empathize with a character, their pain, their frustration, etc. I'm glad that the sister is back and trying to be there for her now. I'm pretty sure Kitty and I would be best friends! LOL. I can't stand the mother or the selfish fiance! I like the PT a lot. What can I say? I have a thing for surly people. I just have the feeling that he has known some kind of serious pain in his life. Can't wait to read more!
P.S. I really liked the part where our main character blabbed about every single feeling that she was having while on the therapy table because the PT wouldn't talk. (Although that may have been in Chapter 11. I just can't remember right now. *shrug*

Just finished this section and am really enjoying it. I haven’t read any Katherine Center’s books before.
I think Chip was a selfish jerk even before the accident. You don’t take someone flying if they are deathly afraid of it. Why wouldn’t you want to make the engagement something she will love from beginning to end?
And the mom...what a piece of work! She is just not accepting things, I guess. Though I had to laugh that she brought strappy sandals to inspire Margaret.
I have to use a cane frequently because of an illness so I can understand a VERY small bit of Margaret’s frustration.
And Ian, I’m afraid I’m going to have to say i like him already...that surly Scotsman!
I have had a few other laugh out loud sections as well. And I really enjoy Kit.
Looking forward to more of this book...I know it will go quickly!

Kim wrote: "Just finished this section and am really enjoying it. I haven’t read any Katherine Center’s books before.
I think Chip was a selfish jerk even before the accident. You don’t take someone flying if ..."

Absolutely!

This is my first experience with Katherine Center. I like it so far. Even though the book deals with heavy topics and loss, it is written in an easy, casual style. Kitty and Ian both seem like characters that I am meant to eventually like. I like how Ian reminded her that therapy would go on even right after she lost the job offer. Life goes on even when dreams die. Margaret's dad is lovely, but her mom does not seem to cope well. Was she always blunt and distant? I am not sure what to think about Chip. I feel for him, but he seems to be the opposite of what Margaret needs right now.

This is my first Katherine Center book and I’m really enjoying it. Just started it this morning but having a hard time putting it down. I agree with the others about Chip and the mother. I’m a bit surprised that the doctors didn’t tell her the extent of her injuries and that she had to find out from a drunken Chip. Looking forward to see what happens between Margaret and her sister and with Ian.

I just flew through the first 100 pages of this book and am enjoying it so far. It’s a bit cheesy for me, but sometimes it’s nice to read an easy and relaxing book.

I haven’t finished this ection yet I’m behind I have arcs I’m trying to get read so the ebooks are taking over and I only get to read this book which I own when I take it out with me. Have hair appt today hope to get to first break. I’m liking book so far. More in thoughts later.

Finished first section just now taking it with me if I have time to read while out.
I’m enjoying it strange story I started it in the office’s office waiting room. Not the best place to start a book like this had to stop reading after awhile.
I didn’t like fiancé from beginning I like the PT guy I thing he’s what she needs to push her. Her sister not sure about but glad she’s not giving up.
Reading this book when i now received the arc ebook for her upcoming book I know I need to push though this one because I usually don’t like books by same author one after another so I’ll need a break before I read arc. Plus being overbooked with other arcs not that I’m behind on live dates I’m just type knowing book has to be read and it’s there I just want to get it out of way.