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Waiting For Dusk #.5
Taking Chances
Hanging from the edge of a cliff wasn't the way Andrew Martin planned to start his day. He took a chance setting up his tripod too close to the canyon’s edge and now there he was, praying someone would come to the rescue. Luckily his good friend finds him and they head off to El Tovar for lunch. Andrew isn't done taking chances for the day. He hears about a new girl working at the restaurant. When he meets her, she’s all he can think about. It’s 1927 and the world has certain rules to follow. Does he dare break them to be with the girl of his dreams?
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2014
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Nancy Pennick
50 books198 followersFor three decades, Nancy taught elementary school. She'd written short stories as a child, kept a diary and loved the writing process. After retiring, she hadn’t set out to become an author, but when inspiration struck, she couldn’t resist putting pen to paper. She now had time to follow her dream. Today her writing spans various genres, including young adult, historical romance, romantic suspense and cozy mysteries.
Nancy lives with her husband, Ron, and has a married son, who helps her with tech more than he likes! Plus, add in a wonderful daughter-in-law and grandson which makes her life complete.
Nancy lives with her husband, Ron, and has a married son, who helps her with tech more than he likes! Plus, add in a wonderful daughter-in-law and grandson which makes her life complete.
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November 24, 2014
Hanging from the edge of a cliff wasn't the way Andrew Martin
planned to start his day. He took a chance setting up his tripod too close
to the canyon’s edge and now there he was, praying someone would
come to the rescue. Luckily his good friend finds him and they head off
to El Tovar for lunch. Andrew isn't done taking chances for the day. He
hears about a new girl working at the restaurant. When he meets her,
she’s all he can think about. It’s 1927 and the world has certain rules to
follow. Does he dare break them to be with the girl of his dreams?
After Andrew Martin a rich teenager from New York visited the Grand Canyon on a family holiday, he pesters his father to return. Finally, Andrew returns the following summer on his own.
Determined to get the perfect sunrise picture, Andrew finds himself in a near to death situation, his teenage years flashing before him; but thankfully his mentor Jack arrives just in time.
However, when Andrew goes for lunch at EL Tovar, he meets the beautiful Katie. Will she be his second chance of the day?
A delightful short story so beautifully written, of love at first sight, for two teenagers. I only wish the story had gone on further.
planned to start his day. He took a chance setting up his tripod too close
to the canyon’s edge and now there he was, praying someone would
come to the rescue. Luckily his good friend finds him and they head off
to El Tovar for lunch. Andrew isn't done taking chances for the day. He
hears about a new girl working at the restaurant. When he meets her,
she’s all he can think about. It’s 1927 and the world has certain rules to
follow. Does he dare break them to be with the girl of his dreams?
After Andrew Martin a rich teenager from New York visited the Grand Canyon on a family holiday, he pesters his father to return. Finally, Andrew returns the following summer on his own.
Determined to get the perfect sunrise picture, Andrew finds himself in a near to death situation, his teenage years flashing before him; but thankfully his mentor Jack arrives just in time.
However, when Andrew goes for lunch at EL Tovar, he meets the beautiful Katie. Will she be his second chance of the day?
A delightful short story so beautifully written, of love at first sight, for two teenagers. I only wish the story had gone on further.
February 23, 2015
Okay, so Taking Chances is a free short story set in the Waiting For Dusk world. We get to see from Drew's perspective this time and I have to say, I love being in Drew's head more than Kate's!
I've read other books where after reading a book or series through the female lead's POV, I ended up hating the male after reading his version of the events.
That is so not the case with this book. It makes me wish the entire series had been written from Drew's POV - but obviously that would not have worked! I guess I just like the character Drew better than Kate. Maybe because Kate starts off fairly childish and immature while Drew is more mature.
Ultimately though, I really loved this story. If you've read the Waiting For Dusk series this is a MUST read. And it's FREE!
It's a nice sweet little taste of the romance that will follow in the rest of the series.
* DISCLAIMER: I do work for the company that published this book and I designed the cover, however my opinions are 100% my own and true.
I've read other books where after reading a book or series through the female lead's POV, I ended up hating the male after reading his version of the events.
That is so not the case with this book. It makes me wish the entire series had been written from Drew's POV - but obviously that would not have worked! I guess I just like the character Drew better than Kate. Maybe because Kate starts off fairly childish and immature while Drew is more mature.
Ultimately though, I really loved this story. If you've read the Waiting For Dusk series this is a MUST read. And it's FREE!
It's a nice sweet little taste of the romance that will follow in the rest of the series.
* DISCLAIMER: I do work for the company that published this book and I designed the cover, however my opinions are 100% my own and true.
February 8, 2015
Andrew Martin comes from a wealthy New York family. He could have whatever he wanted and live in luxury.
He wants to be his own man and not follow in the family business. He has artistic talent and big dreams.
His sense of adventure almost cuts his dream and his life short when he reaches for a fallen lens cap and
nearly tumbles into the Grand Canyon.
Fortune smiles on him when his friend and mentor arrives in the nick of time.
After he rescues Andrew he invites him to lunch.
As is his custom, after lunch Andrew goes into the kitchen to speak with another friend.
Fortune is about to smile on him again as he gets his first glimpse of the new waitress, Kate.
This very brief peek into the lives of Kate, Andrew and their friends hints that something not quite normal or expected is happening. I hope it piques your curiosity as much as it has mine.
He wants to be his own man and not follow in the family business. He has artistic talent and big dreams.
His sense of adventure almost cuts his dream and his life short when he reaches for a fallen lens cap and
nearly tumbles into the Grand Canyon.
Fortune smiles on him when his friend and mentor arrives in the nick of time.
After he rescues Andrew he invites him to lunch.
As is his custom, after lunch Andrew goes into the kitchen to speak with another friend.
Fortune is about to smile on him again as he gets his first glimpse of the new waitress, Kate.
This very brief peek into the lives of Kate, Andrew and their friends hints that something not quite normal or expected is happening. I hope it piques your curiosity as much as it has mine.
November 16, 2015
This prequel tells Andrew and Kate's story and how they met. It is told from Andrew's POV which I found interesting. Usually series like this remain in the female point of view. It fills us in on some of the vague details from Waiting For Dusk. But it is a standalone and doesn't need to be read in order. It can be enjoyed on its own.There is some great adventure in this tale and it starts off with a bang! Pennick's style is flowing and well-paced, endearing her characters to your memory and your heart. Read this short and get hooked on the series.
May 17, 2015
Taking Chances is a short story. You don't have to have read the Waiting for Dusk books to enjoy it. In fact, I read it as a little sampler of Pennick's writing style. A brilliant move on Pennick's part, and I may steal the idea and so something like this too. I liked the story and want more. I definitely want to read more about these characters and this unique setting (Grand Canyon in the 1920s). Plus, the covers of all four books are gorgeous!!!!
May 23, 2015
Andrew starts his day in quite the predicament as he nearly plunges into the depth of the Grand Canyon. Fortunately, his fingers gripping the edge of the canyon don’t fail him and he’s able to hold there until his friend rescues him. If not for his strong grip, and the help of his friend, he would not have been afforded the opportunity to meet the lovely waitress, Kate, who immediately stole his heart.
This story is a short, cute, peek into the blooming romance of Andrew and Kate.
This story is a short, cute, peek into the blooming romance of Andrew and Kate.
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