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Blue Sky
Sunny is bereaving the sudden death of her parents. Lewis is a homeless runaway seeking shelter in Sunny's basement from an early winter storm. When they unexpectedly meet, Sunny wants nothing more than to kill him. After a bizarre hostage situation, Sunny realizes that Lewis isn't out to hurt her. Will their initial distaste turn to friendship and even love? Or will first impressions rule Sunny's heart?
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2011
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Melissa Lemon
7 books276 followersMelissa has been writing stories since she could hold a pencil in her hand and she has a deformed, calloused finger to prove it. She began twisting fairy tales in the fifth grade when she wrote a story about George of the Jungle making his way to Neverland. Melissa enjoys writing, making music, reading, baking and running. She lives with her husband, three daughters and cat named Matilda.
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February 20, 2013
**Mild Spoiler Alert**
This was a bewitchingly zany read. What does that mean? Well, most of the storyline was reckless or down right bizarre but oddly entertaining. See, I couldn't wrap my head around Sunny's (protagonist) position to roommate a complete stranger (Lewis) that broke into her home, regardless of how nice or cute he was. As much as the story explained the dynamics of their background and situation that would seem to make this alright, the red flag was waving frantically in my head ... Hello! Single woman succumbs to welcome a stranger (one who broke in, no less) to roam freely in her home! That's just not sensible, Miss Sunny. But pass that, the love story that blossoms between Sunny and Lewis was the most pleasant read, that is from Lewis's end. I liked Lewis, his actions made sense and frankly his character was charming. Granted, Sunny was going through a very traumatic circumstance so she had reason to be "off", but boy did I want to smack her a few times! She was using that excuse to cloud good things in her life, hence the last third of the book became a bit distressing to read. Just when she gets her senses on track, more outlandish things happen that got me saying, "You got to be kidding!" But overall, it was the pulling for the love story to work that got me through this book. It wasn't a knock out ending but the craziness of the entire story just might have been what will make this quite memorable read for me.
Other aspects of the book that merit mentioning are that it had many funny moments and secondary characters, namely Meg (Sunny's best friend) and Jack (one of Lewis's brothers), that riled me up ..for opposite reasons. It was nice to giggle here and there and also behold that Sunny and Lewis had support systems.
By the way, don't get me wrong. Sunny had a strong head (and punch) on her shoulders and did contemplate the living arrangement. She actually didn't have much choice since they were stranded due to the blizzard, so she wouldn't very well let Lewis freeze to death in the snow. It was just me that couldn't accept such surrender, says a wife of a correctional officer. ;)
Jinky is Reading
This was a bewitchingly zany read. What does that mean? Well, most of the storyline was reckless or down right bizarre but oddly entertaining. See, I couldn't wrap my head around Sunny's (protagonist) position to roommate a complete stranger (Lewis) that broke into her home, regardless of how nice or cute he was. As much as the story explained the dynamics of their background and situation that would seem to make this alright, the red flag was waving frantically in my head ... Hello! Single woman succumbs to welcome a stranger (one who broke in, no less) to roam freely in her home! That's just not sensible, Miss Sunny. But pass that, the love story that blossoms between Sunny and Lewis was the most pleasant read, that is from Lewis's end. I liked Lewis, his actions made sense and frankly his character was charming. Granted, Sunny was going through a very traumatic circumstance so she had reason to be "off", but boy did I want to smack her a few times! She was using that excuse to cloud good things in her life, hence the last third of the book became a bit distressing to read. Just when she gets her senses on track, more outlandish things happen that got me saying, "You got to be kidding!" But overall, it was the pulling for the love story to work that got me through this book. It wasn't a knock out ending but the craziness of the entire story just might have been what will make this quite memorable read for me.
Other aspects of the book that merit mentioning are that it had many funny moments and secondary characters, namely Meg (Sunny's best friend) and Jack (one of Lewis's brothers), that riled me up ..for opposite reasons. It was nice to giggle here and there and also behold that Sunny and Lewis had support systems.
By the way, don't get me wrong. Sunny had a strong head (and punch) on her shoulders and did contemplate the living arrangement. She actually didn't have much choice since they were stranded due to the blizzard, so she wouldn't very well let Lewis freeze to death in the snow. It was just me that couldn't accept such surrender, says a wife of a correctional officer. ;)
Jinky is Reading
February 7, 2013
WHAT MY STARS MEAN:
5 Stars--the book had a profound impact on me. It touched me on some special level and lingered with me long after I'd finished reading it.
4 Stars--I loved this book. If I don't own it, I will buy it so I can read it again and again.
3 Stars--I enjoyed the book but may have had an issue or two with it.
2 Stars--I had more than a few issues with it.
1 Stars--I hated it.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT:
Sunny is bereaving the sudden death of her parents. Lewis is a homeless runaway seeking shelter in Sunny's basement from an early winter storm. When they unexpectedly meet, Sunny wants nothing more than to kill him. After a bizarre hostage situation and a poker game, Sunny realizes that Lewis isn't out to hurt her. Their initial distaste turns to friendship and love, but Sunny isn't keen on starting a relationship with a man she knows so little about. Lewis is loyal, and his patience paramount. Sunny is hesitant but her love runs deep and true. They are separated unwillingly, and must struggle and face overwhelming odds to find each other again.
MY TAKE:
I really liked Lewis. I kept wondering when we'd find out what would drive a young man like him from home and to the streets. My heart went out to him when I finally found out. The issue of being homeless in the winter is brought very much to life.
It made me even more irritated with Sunny for her hot and cold treatment of him. While her erratic behavior--considering what she'd just been through and what an emotional mess she was--could be excused somewhat, it still totally messed with poor Lewis's head. Her behavior was also consistent with the way I see real girls treat real guys all the time, cluelessly sending mixed signals.
I thought Lewis's brother Jack was hilarious. I would love to see Melissa write another novel that takes on his story.
5 Stars--the book had a profound impact on me. It touched me on some special level and lingered with me long after I'd finished reading it.
4 Stars--I loved this book. If I don't own it, I will buy it so I can read it again and again.
3 Stars--I enjoyed the book but may have had an issue or two with it.
2 Stars--I had more than a few issues with it.
1 Stars--I hated it.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT:
Sunny is bereaving the sudden death of her parents. Lewis is a homeless runaway seeking shelter in Sunny's basement from an early winter storm. When they unexpectedly meet, Sunny wants nothing more than to kill him. After a bizarre hostage situation and a poker game, Sunny realizes that Lewis isn't out to hurt her. Their initial distaste turns to friendship and love, but Sunny isn't keen on starting a relationship with a man she knows so little about. Lewis is loyal, and his patience paramount. Sunny is hesitant but her love runs deep and true. They are separated unwillingly, and must struggle and face overwhelming odds to find each other again.
MY TAKE:
I really liked Lewis. I kept wondering when we'd find out what would drive a young man like him from home and to the streets. My heart went out to him when I finally found out. The issue of being homeless in the winter is brought very much to life.
It made me even more irritated with Sunny for her hot and cold treatment of him. While her erratic behavior--considering what she'd just been through and what an emotional mess she was--could be excused somewhat, it still totally messed with poor Lewis's head. Her behavior was also consistent with the way I see real girls treat real guys all the time, cluelessly sending mixed signals.
I thought Lewis's brother Jack was hilarious. I would love to see Melissa write another novel that takes on his story.
June 30, 2013
The book opens with Sunny grieving the death of her parents. Her best friend Meg has been staying with her but has to leave to go to work. Lewis is a young homeless man looking for a place to stay for the winter. When he comes upon Sunny's house it looks vacant and he thinks he can seek shelter in the basement.
Soon after he gets their Sunny finds him and he knows he can't let her call the police. He keeps her hostage in the house but soon Sunny realizes Lewis is just as scared as she is. The two of the form an unlikely friendship and Sunny agrees to let him stay in her house for the winter as long as he gets a job.
Sunny's best friend Meg is extremely angry when she hears Lewis' story and wants to call the police. Sunny convinces her not to and explains his situation. As the weeks go by Sunny and Lewis grow closer and form a tight friendship. The only problem is they both have secrets that the other doesn't know. While Lewis keeps trying to get closer, Sunny keeps pushing him away until one night everything blows up and Lewis leaves.
Sunny finally realizes how she feels about Lewis and is racing against the freezing cold and snow filled nights to find Lewis before he freezes to death. Along the way she encounters his family, his past, and her own past while Lewis fights his own demons.
I really liked Lewis in this book. At the beginning I thought it was strange he was breaking into homes and spending the winter but as I learned more about him I liked him more and more. He is loyal, funny, caring, and is running from a past that isn't his fault. Sunny was more of a roller coaster ride with her being caring and loving half of the time and hysterical and downright mean other times.
There are several other characters that play important parts in the story. Meg is Sunny's best friend and is fiercely loyal to her but I also found her to be a bit whiney. Jack is Lewis' brother who tries to be a joker and a ladies man but deep down he's out to take care of his family. He was my favorite minor character in the story.
The book kept me interested and reading until the very end. I wanted to find out what was going to happen to Sunny and Lewis because I liked them both. I would have rated the book higher but I had two major issues with the book. I didn't like the beginning and how Sunny and Lewis met. I can't imagine a situation where a young, grieving woman would allow a male intruder to live in her home. I also had issues with Lewis' father. He was so mean and no one in the house liked him but yet everyone stayed. I just didn't understand that part, especially since Sunny had words with him and he basically left her alone.
Overall it was a well written book and the author made me care about the characters. I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.
I give this book 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.
Soon after he gets their Sunny finds him and he knows he can't let her call the police. He keeps her hostage in the house but soon Sunny realizes Lewis is just as scared as she is. The two of the form an unlikely friendship and Sunny agrees to let him stay in her house for the winter as long as he gets a job.
Sunny's best friend Meg is extremely angry when she hears Lewis' story and wants to call the police. Sunny convinces her not to and explains his situation. As the weeks go by Sunny and Lewis grow closer and form a tight friendship. The only problem is they both have secrets that the other doesn't know. While Lewis keeps trying to get closer, Sunny keeps pushing him away until one night everything blows up and Lewis leaves.
Sunny finally realizes how she feels about Lewis and is racing against the freezing cold and snow filled nights to find Lewis before he freezes to death. Along the way she encounters his family, his past, and her own past while Lewis fights his own demons.
I really liked Lewis in this book. At the beginning I thought it was strange he was breaking into homes and spending the winter but as I learned more about him I liked him more and more. He is loyal, funny, caring, and is running from a past that isn't his fault. Sunny was more of a roller coaster ride with her being caring and loving half of the time and hysterical and downright mean other times.
There are several other characters that play important parts in the story. Meg is Sunny's best friend and is fiercely loyal to her but I also found her to be a bit whiney. Jack is Lewis' brother who tries to be a joker and a ladies man but deep down he's out to take care of his family. He was my favorite minor character in the story.
The book kept me interested and reading until the very end. I wanted to find out what was going to happen to Sunny and Lewis because I liked them both. I would have rated the book higher but I had two major issues with the book. I didn't like the beginning and how Sunny and Lewis met. I can't imagine a situation where a young, grieving woman would allow a male intruder to live in her home. I also had issues with Lewis' father. He was so mean and no one in the house liked him but yet everyone stayed. I just didn't understand that part, especially since Sunny had words with him and he basically left her alone.
Overall it was a well written book and the author made me care about the characters. I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.
I give this book 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.
June 4, 2013
Sunny is devastated after the sudden loss of her parents when she discovers a man has been hiding in her basement during a snow storm. Homeless Lewis has been living on the streets for the last 3 years and was just looking for place to quietly wait out the horrible snowstorm. He ends up holding her "hostage" in her own house, taking away phones and monitoring her moves, until her mean ex-boyfriend shows up and Lewis defends Sunny. Sunny then realizes that she wants to help Lewis get on his feet so she offers him a place to live for as long as he wants to get his life back on track. Lewis instantly falls in love with Sunny's generous nature, yet he is hiding his past. Sunny rejects Lewis' affection, wanting nothing to do with someone who she knows will leave her eventually, which she can't take after her parent's deaths. They both have intense feeling, but not everything works out in life.
This was really a sweet, realistic love story. The characters had real feelings, and outbursts, and fights just like people do. I loved the character of Lewis. He really was the perfect guy, and there were so many times in the book that Sunny overlooked his feelings or just plain out hurt him. Lets just say Sunny made me angry quite a few times during the book, and refused to see the obvious things right in front of her face. But to be fair, she was just protecting herself from feeling loss again. They were really great together, and well written. I was expecting more from the story along the lines of captor and hostage, and a relationship that way, but that was not at all what the story was. It was more about their relationship troubles than a false situation.
It was a quick, clean contemporary romance that anyone would enjoy.
A big thanks to the author who sent me a copy to read in return for my honest review.
This was really a sweet, realistic love story. The characters had real feelings, and outbursts, and fights just like people do. I loved the character of Lewis. He really was the perfect guy, and there were so many times in the book that Sunny overlooked his feelings or just plain out hurt him. Lets just say Sunny made me angry quite a few times during the book, and refused to see the obvious things right in front of her face. But to be fair, she was just protecting herself from feeling loss again. They were really great together, and well written. I was expecting more from the story along the lines of captor and hostage, and a relationship that way, but that was not at all what the story was. It was more about their relationship troubles than a false situation.
It was a quick, clean contemporary romance that anyone would enjoy.
A big thanks to the author who sent me a copy to read in return for my honest review.
February 13, 2013
I don't like to read romance novels in general but I made an exception and it paid off. Throw away everything you've thought about romance novels because Blue Sky is better.
Sunny is numb after the recent death of her parents. She feels lost and fuzzy- like she is out of focus. Her best friend Meg is a rock and tries to help her keep things together. And then she meets Lewis. At first she feels like a captive- held hostage in her own home and then Sunny's world is turned upside down. Lewis just wants to disappear and separate himself from the past but yet still yearns for his family.
Melissa Lemon tackles the issue of being homeless and what drives a person to that occupation. I don't know that I would've been able to give Lewis a chance and see passed his dirty clothes and long hair. Blue Sky really makes you exam the relationships in your life. Have you ever judged a person or situation without looking at the whole picture? Sunny will need to get passed this and stop thinking of Lewis as a service-project. And Lewis will need to stop running and trust his heart with the one person who could smash it to pieces or heal the cracks.
This story is thoughtful and redemptive. The romance is sweet. The characters are real. The emotions are raw. Thank you Melissa Lemon for not telling me how to feel and just showing me how tender love can be. Forgiveness is beautiful and romance does not need to just be about sex. I highly recommend this novel and especially for those out there like me who may not be a fan of romance novels. Take a chance and be inspired. This is her best work yet!
Sunny is numb after the recent death of her parents. She feels lost and fuzzy- like she is out of focus. Her best friend Meg is a rock and tries to help her keep things together. And then she meets Lewis. At first she feels like a captive- held hostage in her own home and then Sunny's world is turned upside down. Lewis just wants to disappear and separate himself from the past but yet still yearns for his family.
Melissa Lemon tackles the issue of being homeless and what drives a person to that occupation. I don't know that I would've been able to give Lewis a chance and see passed his dirty clothes and long hair. Blue Sky really makes you exam the relationships in your life. Have you ever judged a person or situation without looking at the whole picture? Sunny will need to get passed this and stop thinking of Lewis as a service-project. And Lewis will need to stop running and trust his heart with the one person who could smash it to pieces or heal the cracks.
This story is thoughtful and redemptive. The romance is sweet. The characters are real. The emotions are raw. Thank you Melissa Lemon for not telling me how to feel and just showing me how tender love can be. Forgiveness is beautiful and romance does not need to just be about sex. I highly recommend this novel and especially for those out there like me who may not be a fan of romance novels. Take a chance and be inspired. This is her best work yet!
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February 13, 2016326p Sunny is bereaving the sudden death of her parents. Lewis is a homeless runaway seeking shelter in Sunny's basement from an early winter storm. When they unexpectedly meet, Sunny wants nothing more than to kill him. After a bizarre hostage situation and a poker game, Sunny realizes that Lewis isn't out to hurt her. Their initial distaste turns to friendship and love, but Sunny isn't keen on starting a relationship with a man she knows so little about. Lewis is loyal, and his patience paramount. Sunny is hesitant but her love runs deep and true. They are separated unwillingly, and must struggle and face overwhelming odds to find each other again.
March 30, 2014
The biggest lesson for me was to never prejudge someone! Though precaution in real life activity is crucial (I would call the police or beat the crap out of someone if I found them in my home ;)), I loved that 2 people were ale to lean on each other, even in two very different difficult circumstances, to better themselves and each other.
July 31, 2013
Unique and interesting, this story rotates around the developing relationship between two very damaged individuals. I enjoyed seeing their love and friendship unfold in a realistic fashion--not easy and without explanation, but slowly and in spite of overwhelming obstacles.
July 8, 2013
I definitely fell in love with this sweet romance and its unexpected origins. Who would've thought you could fall in love with a homeless guy who broke into your basement? I adore Jack and his personality. Love the moral threading through the story of salvation.
February 12, 2014
As my good friends know I am not a fast reader. I relish in each word almost painstakingly so. So for me to finish a book in two days says a lot. I love a good love story. Sappy I know. Anyway this was lots of fun to read. Keep em coming Melissa.
October 14, 2013
I liked this! I was engaged and excited to finish it. I enjoyed her concise well thought out story. Thanks for a great fall weekend read!
My favorite character: Jack Jr
My favorite part: Sunny being all awesome in the Chapter "Distracted"
My favorite character: Jack Jr
My favorite part: Sunny being all awesome in the Chapter "Distracted"
September 14, 2015
It's an easy read. A fraught burgeoning romance.
I found the perspective a little annoying at times. The narrarator telling me how the subjects felt, rather than finding ways to demonstrate it. It's fine if it happens sometimes, but it felt like it happened a lot in this story.
I found the perspective a little annoying at times. The narrarator telling me how the subjects felt, rather than finding ways to demonstrate it. It's fine if it happens sometimes, but it felt like it happened a lot in this story.
February 18, 2013
I absolutely loved everything about Blue Sky. It is the first book in a while that I just couldn't put down. I felt the emotions that the characters were feeling.
March 7, 2016
Such a fun book! I couldn't put it down. I was interested in the main characters and was eager to see how it was all going to play out. I'll add this one to my "read again" list.
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