Caroline is at a crossroads in her life. Her husband, Scott, walked out the door. She’s raising their three children. Caroline realizes that she’s lost her passion for life. It seems that everyone around her has something they are interested in. Something that drives them. Yet when she looks at her life, she’s lost the aspect that makes her an individual, not just a wife and mother. She loves being a mom and she home-schools her three children. But she wants more.
One thing that she always loved in the past was travel. So Caroline decides to jump in head first. She sells the family minivan and whisks her three kids to Europe. She and the kids go on a quest.
I could relate with Caroline on some aspects. I love to travel. And there are times when everyday life gets to me. Laundry, dishes, cleaning the cat litter box—chores are never ending. When I travel I feel alive, exhilarated, and passionate. However, I’ve never traveled with three kids. I was curious about this part of the story.
Kincer pulled me into the story right from the start. I felt for Caroline. I cheered for her. And at times I wanted to talk some sense into her. And the children are wonderful characters. The youngest, Henry won me over completely. As Caroline traveled through England and then France I felt I was along the trip with them. The descriptions and short history lessons made the story come alive for me.
As the story progressed so did Caroline. She started off beaten and slowly but surely she came into her own. The evolution of Caroline as a woman is fascinating and inspiring. But can she discover what she was looking for? I won’t spoil it for you. But I will say, read the book to find out. Who knows, you may learn something about yourself.
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This sounds really good and I just love the cover. I used to love to travel but haven’t been able to do it as much in recent years, so virtual traveling through this book sounds like fun. 🙂 Congrats to Paulita – it’s great to meet another Ohioan!
Virtual travel helps me scratch the travel itch. And I always find news places I want to explore.
Julie, Virtual travel is a great way to go; I love taking others there too. Thanks for your comments and your Ohio support.
Yay Ohio! Sounds like an interesting book . You find the neatest people!!! 🙂
Beth Ann, Another Ohio fan. Maybe I should write about Ohio instead of France. Nah. Who wants to travel to Ohio?
It’s wonderful having the chance to discover authors and to share their books will all of you.
Love the sound of this book. Hope you are having a good weekend TB 🙂
Sherri, Hope you get a chance to read it. Thanks for commenting today.
Thanks Sherri. My weekend was good, but short. Hope you had a great one.
I know what you mean, glad it was a good one though. We did thanks, busy as ever but a good one too. Here’s to a great week ahead 🙂
And it didn’t rain as much as they said it would. Was able to get some stuff done in the garden on Saturday. Hopefully spring weather will arrive soon.
Yes, not too shabby at all 🙂
I like to travel too — but there’s no place like home.
It is nice to come home, especially after a long trip.
I agree, home is so much better after you’ve gotten that travel itch under control.
This sounds like a delightful read. Three children in tow? Oh my.
If I should be so lucky to be chosen, I believe an e-book would work. BTW, what does mobi stand for? 😀
Mobi is the file you need to upload the book on Amazon. If you have a kindle and you receive a mobi file all you have to do it email the file to your kindle email (not your normal email) and it will appear on your reader.
Life is becoming so complicated. Always learning. 😀
I have an Amazon kindle on my desktop and my iPad mini.
I’m amazed by how much I’ve learned in a year. It’s fun but at times it’s a nail-biting experience. I’ve been looking into getting an iPad. It would be nice to have another reading device. I have my laptop, cell phone, and Kindle. I’ve never without books now.
😀 I always felt I’d be the last reader standing without an electronic reading device. I enjoy reading on my IPad mini I’m ashamed to say. I’ve heard all my books gossip behind my back. I feel a revolt in the making. 😀
I refused to join ereader world for years. Now I’m addicted! I hope your books aren’t too upset. I like to read one “real” book as much as possible.
I enjoy paper books at home. Haven’t had the iPad long. I’m still loyal though my books don’t trust me anymore. I volunteer at a used bookstore once a week and always bring home books every time. 🙂
Oh that would be dangerous for me. Our flat is filled with books I may have to buy a storage unit 🙂
My book are holding up my house. I have no wall space. 😀
🙂
We understand each other, I see. 😀
Book lovers usually do
Ha ha. You make an indisputable point. 🙂
All these different files can be confusing. Sometimes I just send the book from Amazon as the giveaway!
I do that as well when I can. Much simpler.
Sounds like a great plan. 🙂
This book sounds great – how brave is someone to sell their belongings and travel! Congrats to Paulita.
Not sure I could do that.
Kimberly, Thanks for your comment. I’m not sure Caroline, the main character, felt brave or kind of desperate.
Thanks for the introduction. This sounds like a good book, and I so love the cover!
The cover is eye-catching.
Jill, Thanks for commenting. The cover actually comes from a photo that my 17-year-old son took on a trip to France. I really loved incorporating him into the process, even if he never actually reads the novel.
Sounds like another good one – epub please :).
Good luck!
Thanks 🙂
Great description. Thanks for the giveaway. You can put my name in the hat for mobi.
Will do and good luck!
Medeia, Good luck in the giveaway and thanks for commenting.
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so glad so many readers have already read your wonderful review! Thanks T.B. Emma
it’s great to see such a positive response especially since I really enjoyed the book and I want others to know about it.
“And there are times when everyday life gets to me. Laundry, dishes, cleaning the cat litter box—chores are never ending.” Yes, unfortunately, and they do take time away from other pursuits, such as writing.
Terrific review! It sounds as if you enjoyed this book a great deal.
It was a pleasure to read. And it took me to places I have been and made me dream big.