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Come Fly With Me
Allison Ross is a twenty nine year old gallery owner in Chelsea who has life all figured out. That is until her father dies unexpectedly in a car accident. She is called in as interim CEO of his luxury jet company, RossAir and she must choose a new candidate for the position. Enter Alex Coventry, a brilliant southerner who would love the opportunity to show Allison exactly what position he has in mind for her. She questions his motives, but reluctantly accepts his help to look for her father's murderer. Alex challenges her in a way that opens raw wounds and forces her to examine a past tragedy she'd be happy to leave in the past. Allison pushes back and these two dance around each other as they jockey for power and try not to fall in love.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 4, 2010
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July 9, 2013
This is just not a winner for me...for so many reasons. I wanted to review this book. It sounds right up my alley. A woman takes over her father's aircraft company. This appealed to the airplane lover in me. I liked this aspect. I appreciated a look at the office side of things and the private sector.
I liked the mystery involving her father's death...but there was so very little of it.
I did chuckle a few times.
"Mr. Harrison, I wonder, would you be this friendly if I were thirty pounds heavier?" (One of those moments I actually cheered the heroine)
I didn't like:
-How very heartless the heroine is. There's strong...and she's that too. But there's also a fine line between strong woman and bitch. More often than not, this heroine crosses that line. She seems unaffected by her father's death most of the time. I don't care what your differences were. This was your father. I wondered if she'd been sexually abused by him or something to make her so callous about his death, but no. It was just normal father/daughter strife.
-When her brother calls to tell her he can't attend her art gallery thingy because he's a doctor and some emergency occurred, she says, "Fine, whatever, Jeremy...dying people are more important to you than the real, living ones. I guess they don't talk back."
-Internal thoughts...this has to be the first time I've ever read an ebook in which the internal thoughts were just in the middle of the third person narrative and not italicized. It made for an unsmooth read. Every time it suddenly switched to first person, I was jarred and confused.
-We're told the heroine feels this or that...but the writing itself lacks the emotional depth to show us this. The characters feel like robots.
-And more than anything, I loathed this hero. He's pushy, cocky, arrogant, and won't take NO for an answer. I realize this kind of man is all the rave, but when he shoved his hand down her pants and finger diddled her without any type of consent (she was half asleep and had told him more than once that theirs was a business only relationship) he not only just does what he wants but afterward he says, "At least now, you'll be easier to deal with."
I wanted to murder this hero and this scene right here totally destroyed the book for me.
The odd thing is...I liked his family.
I liked the mystery involving her father's death...but there was so very little of it.
I did chuckle a few times.
"Mr. Harrison, I wonder, would you be this friendly if I were thirty pounds heavier?" (One of those moments I actually cheered the heroine)
I didn't like:
-How very heartless the heroine is. There's strong...and she's that too. But there's also a fine line between strong woman and bitch. More often than not, this heroine crosses that line. She seems unaffected by her father's death most of the time. I don't care what your differences were. This was your father. I wondered if she'd been sexually abused by him or something to make her so callous about his death, but no. It was just normal father/daughter strife.
-When her brother calls to tell her he can't attend her art gallery thingy because he's a doctor and some emergency occurred, she says, "Fine, whatever, Jeremy...dying people are more important to you than the real, living ones. I guess they don't talk back."
-Internal thoughts...this has to be the first time I've ever read an ebook in which the internal thoughts were just in the middle of the third person narrative and not italicized. It made for an unsmooth read. Every time it suddenly switched to first person, I was jarred and confused.
-We're told the heroine feels this or that...but the writing itself lacks the emotional depth to show us this. The characters feel like robots.
-And more than anything, I loathed this hero. He's pushy, cocky, arrogant, and won't take NO for an answer. I realize this kind of man is all the rave, but when he shoved his hand down her pants and finger diddled her without any type of consent (she was half asleep and had told him more than once that theirs was a business only relationship) he not only just does what he wants but afterward he says, "At least now, you'll be easier to deal with."
I wanted to murder this hero and this scene right here totally destroyed the book for me.
The odd thing is...I liked his family.
June 6, 2012
I received a copy of Come Fly With Me from Sandi Perry in exchange for an honest review. The main character is Allison Ross, a twenty nine year old gallery owner in Chelsea. Everything in her life is planned and detailed, until a curveball is thrown – her Dad’s premature death that could possibly be a murder. Her father owned and operated RossAir, a luxury jet company, and Allison finds herself suddenly the interim CEO in the wake of his death. Trying to juggle too many things at once while also trying to grieve her loss of a parent, Allison finds herself at the end of her rope. When the handsome Alex Coventry enters her life, Allison is wary at first, but the attraction is too hard to ignore.
I really struggled with Come Fly With Me out of the gate. I think it was the dialogue that was too hard for me to get past. I found it too stiff and too explanatory. The romance between Allison and Alex didn’t do much for me, I was often confused on if they liked each other at all and wondered how the attraction was there. I did enjoy the mystery aspect surrounding the death of Allison’s father. That kept my interest for a while, but I eventually I started to skim pages, and by the time the culprit was figured out, I actually didn’t know who it was. Not a book for me, but I’ve seen a few other great reviews for it so I would still check it out if it sounds like something you might enjoy. I was pretty surprised I didn’t connect with the book honestly, I really thought it would be right up my alley.
**2.5 stars**
I really struggled with Come Fly With Me out of the gate. I think it was the dialogue that was too hard for me to get past. I found it too stiff and too explanatory. The romance between Allison and Alex didn’t do much for me, I was often confused on if they liked each other at all and wondered how the attraction was there. I did enjoy the mystery aspect surrounding the death of Allison’s father. That kept my interest for a while, but I eventually I started to skim pages, and by the time the culprit was figured out, I actually didn’t know who it was. Not a book for me, but I’ve seen a few other great reviews for it so I would still check it out if it sounds like something you might enjoy. I was pretty surprised I didn’t connect with the book honestly, I really thought it would be right up my alley.
**2.5 stars**
September 9, 2012
Come Fly With Me follows Allison, a beautiful 29-year-old art gallery owner, as she struggles with the sudden death of her father and the task of temporarily running his billion-dollar company. Unlike most women her age, Allison's love life is nonexistent, largely due to her strong-willed nature and reluctance to let a man get close to her. The last thing she expects is her attraction to Alex, a brilliant, cocky and sexy employee of her dad's company, who is also one of the candidates for the CEO position she must fill. Despite his charm and obvious affections for her, Allison keeps her guard up, partly due to her uncertainty of his motives, but mostly because she's simply not the type of gal to bend easily. Alex, however, is confident he can soften her up, and Allison soon finds that as far as stubbornness is concerned, she may have met her match.
I enjoyed this book and found its characters colorful and intriguing. I loved the depth of the character development and appreciated the insightful flashbacks, as well as the witty dialogue (my favorite part of the book) and the pacing of the story. I also liked that the intimate moments were left to the reader's imagination. Perry is a talented writer and I look forward to reading more of her work.
I enjoyed this book and found its characters colorful and intriguing. I loved the depth of the character development and appreciated the insightful flashbacks, as well as the witty dialogue (my favorite part of the book) and the pacing of the story. I also liked that the intimate moments were left to the reader's imagination. Perry is a talented writer and I look forward to reading more of her work.
September 24, 2013
None of this made any sense. Allison is the main character who has to deal with her father's death. Allison has an accounting degree from Brown, yet is a talented painter. She's got two best friends, yet lets no one close to her. She wasn't close with her father, yet spends months "mourning" his death. Allison hates the attention from Alex, yet still agrees to go on dates with him. The whole story, from beginning to end, felt cold to me. Like Allison. There was no emotion in a plot where a young woman is dealing with the sudden death of her father. In fact, there was so much going on, not one thing stood out. This story was not a mystery, romance, chick-lit, family, humor, thriller, etc. It's like the author couldn't decide which direction she wanted to go. While Allison was an ice queen, the rest of the characters weren't much better. Alex was horrible.The ending sucked, or what was written as the end, anyway.
February 12, 2013
3.75. Stars. Good read. Interesting relationship dynamic between the main characters.
September 15, 2020
This ebook has been in my Nook library since 2013.
It was entertaining and worth 3 stars. I took away a star because it was aggravating that Allison did not seemed to be concerned her behavior with her employee Alex was sexual harassment.
It was entertaining and worth 3 stars. I took away a star because it was aggravating that Allison did not seemed to be concerned her behavior with her employee Alex was sexual harassment.
October 10, 2020
Errors, Errors, Everywhere
So many words missing! Some words are doubled. Not a bad plot, but definitely needs work. Characters could use some work as well.
So many words missing! Some words are doubled. Not a bad plot, but definitely needs work. Characters could use some work as well.
June 7, 2022
Love the part related to the Viet Nam war flights.
August 31, 2012
In the first couple of chapters, I was put off from Allison with what seemed to be a cold hearted main character. The scene where she recieves a call from her family to fly back from vacation made me think of Allison as a spoiled brat that was fine with her father's passing. Then she didn't really want to participate in the family's traditions regarding her father's death. I kept reading and was glad I did.
Through the year after her father's death, Allison blooms into a charming woman and we get to fall in love with Alexander. That was the fun part of the book for me. Although the romance didn't go into full on steam mode, it propelled the story. I enjoyed the scene in the bed and breakfast. At the end of the book, I was left a little confused as to whether they had a relationship or not. So is there a sequel? I hope so!
The mystery didn't really appeal to me. I'm not much for mystery and I felt like it revealed itself too easily. All in all, it was fun to read, and I'd recommend it!
Through the year after her father's death, Allison blooms into a charming woman and we get to fall in love with Alexander. That was the fun part of the book for me. Although the romance didn't go into full on steam mode, it propelled the story. I enjoyed the scene in the bed and breakfast. At the end of the book, I was left a little confused as to whether they had a relationship or not. So is there a sequel? I hope so!
The mystery didn't really appeal to me. I'm not much for mystery and I felt like it revealed itself too easily. All in all, it was fun to read, and I'd recommend it!
February 25, 2013
A family looses their husband and father all too suddenly and they are left to figure the rest of their lives without him. Our heroine is put in charge because she is the strong one and that is where he story begins. Enter our hero who refuses to give up on her and tries to break every obstacle she puts up. Isn't that the dream we all have is for someone who can see us better then we see ourselves and fight for us? Sometimes we need that kick and so I was able to identify with Allison. It was really light on the romance but I have come to conclude it was really her journey to get to that romance that was the story.
May 15, 2012
Allison is a tough cookie. But hints of vulnerability, such as a traumatic childhood experience, and a fear of flying despite that she's an heir to a successful airline company, had me rooting for her. I found myself devouring this book to see if she'd let Alex, or any other man for that matter, inside her world.
I liked the fact that Allison isn't predictable; neither is the truth behind her father's death. And, as an art enthusiast, I also enjoyed the sub-plot about Allison's art gallery and her hidden talent!
I liked the fact that Allison isn't predictable; neither is the truth behind her father's death. And, as an art enthusiast, I also enjoyed the sub-plot about Allison's art gallery and her hidden talent!
August 4, 2013
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
One young woman is hit with a load of responsibility when her father passes away suddenly. While the investigation into his untimely death is going on, she must take the lead in their family business while trying to avoid the short list of men who want the CEO position. She wasn't just sitting around, so while she takes on these new responsibilities she must also maintain a gallery that she owns and operates - this makes for some good laughs and rough tears with balancing time.
One young woman is hit with a load of responsibility when her father passes away suddenly. While the investigation into his untimely death is going on, she must take the lead in their family business while trying to avoid the short list of men who want the CEO position. She wasn't just sitting around, so while she takes on these new responsibilities she must also maintain a gallery that she owns and operates - this makes for some good laughs and rough tears with balancing time.
May 25, 2016
I "purchased" this book some time ago on a Free Friday deal...I have a lot of books so needless to say, I just now got around to reading it. It is actually more of a short story to me since it's only 214 pages. However, there is a lot packed into those pages. This book maybe classified as a romance but the central theme is about the main character's personal journey in dealing with the death of her dad.
I really enjoyed this quick read, and was pleasant suprised and how well done it was for a freeby.
I really enjoyed this quick read, and was pleasant suprised and how well done it was for a freeby.
January 17, 2015
The main character, Allison, is self- absorbed throughout the novel. There were many characters introduced, then they would reappear in later chapters. I have to admit, I was confused about who they were and the role that they played. Maybe, I wouldn't have been if I read the novel in less time, but I had a hard time getting invested in Allison. The idea of a romance was introduced but even at the end I am left wondering well did they get together or not.
March 15, 2013
Main character loses her father and has to take over the family business. Begins relationship with future company CEO but refuses to let go of her past and let down her guard even until the very end of the book. I was so frustrated with her. So-so book but I was disappointed that the main character never learned to let go.
July 5, 2016
why is it that in every romance story the girl humiliates, rejects, ignores wonderful boy, and he keeps on begging her till she discovers his 'beautiful soul'!
Is this so unrealistic, or is it just me?
Is this so unrealistic, or is it just me?
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January 29, 2013Amazon (ebook) freebie 1/29/13
About 223 pages per amazon.
About 223 pages per amazon.
March 22, 2013
Eh. I could take it or leave it.
April 26, 2013
If your looking for a overall good book then this is the book for you. This book was well wrote, It made me laugh,lots of good humors spot. This was a free book.
April 14, 2013
Mystery, romance and a strong woman. A good combination that shows we may all come from different places, but we all deal with similar crap. That's right.... I said crap.
April 17, 2013
A fast fun read That keeps your attention until the end.
June 4, 2013
Enjoyable week-end read. A bit of a mystery, not too deep, characters too perfect...but well written.
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April 28, 2016DNF. But to be honest it wasn't bad or nothing, just not my kind of story.
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August 7, 2013so so
June 4, 2014
good chick litt. enjoyable. but i'm glad it was a freebie.
April 16, 2015
Good little read!!
March 31, 2016
It was a good romance/mystery novel. Wanted to know what happened to the characters so I was sad the book ended.
March 9, 2013
Good book. loved the characters and the hint of mystery.
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