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Taking Flight Trilogy #2
Remove Before Flight
In the first book of the Taking Flight trilogy, we were along for the ride as college freshman Cory Sorrano started her first year of flight school and found herself in the center of a steamy love triangle between her classmate Samson Wallis and flight instructor Cole Turner. Book One concluded with Cory making a surprising choice – but will she stick to it?
Book Two follows Cory as she begins her summer internship with a charter airline in Washington, D.C. As much as she’s enjoying her work, how will she deal with the office bully or her flirtatious mentor? Meanwhile, Samson is continuing his summer studies at Southern Gulf University. Will he be able to stay focused even as an old love interest begs for his help? And lastly we have Cole, who has graduated and is starting his journey as a professional pilot. He’s struggling to let go of his feelings for Cory and he may have found just the cure for his heartbreak in the form of a sexy Latina pilot named Ana.
This one’s a fast-paced read and will conclude with the long awaited and mysterious “Event.” Buckle your seat belts and get ready for the ride!
Book Two follows Cory as she begins her summer internship with a charter airline in Washington, D.C. As much as she’s enjoying her work, how will she deal with the office bully or her flirtatious mentor? Meanwhile, Samson is continuing his summer studies at Southern Gulf University. Will he be able to stay focused even as an old love interest begs for his help? And lastly we have Cole, who has graduated and is starting his journey as a professional pilot. He’s struggling to let go of his feelings for Cory and he may have found just the cure for his heartbreak in the form of a sexy Latina pilot named Ana.
This one’s a fast-paced read and will conclude with the long awaited and mysterious “Event.” Buckle your seat belts and get ready for the ride!
406 pages, Paperback
Published March 15, 2016
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Colleen Young
12 books57 followersColleen is an author of contemporary new adult & women’s romance. She writes stories with strong characters who are doing their best & finding love along the way.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her hiking a mountain or enjoying a Manhattan while getting overly competitive in any board game.
She lives in Florida with her three children & husband.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find her hiking a mountain or enjoying a Manhattan while getting overly competitive in any board game.
She lives in Florida with her three children & husband.
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May 12, 2016
3.5 stars for me but if you are a fan of love triangles, you will looooooove Remove Before Flight. Book Two in the Trilogy focuses on both Cole and Samson again, and all the passion, jealousy, lies, and betrayal that come along with Cory’s feelings for both of them.
Cory left for a summer internship with Monumental in DC, Samson is staying on campus and Cole is staying with Cory’s parents while he becomes a professional pilot working for a commercial line.
The three of them so far apart from each other, you’d think there could not be any problems, but you would be wrong. Even though Cory is with someone now and she has the PERFECT boyfriend, the other guy is always on the outskirts of her thoughts, forever present in the back of her mind. His words that he will always love her, and they could have been good together.. she just can’t let go. It’s kind of fascinating, sweet and ugly at the same time to watch what insecurities and jealousy can do to a perfect relationship.
I can definitely recommend this book to readers who like to read something hot and steamy. There was a lot of sizzling action in many a place. Where Cory still held the V-card firmly in the previous novel, she has turned into a real minx in the sequel. Unfortunately, I’m not really a big fan of a lot of sex in books, unless there is a really good reason to do so or it forms the conclusion of the perfect build-up. I like it to be the cherry on top but I’m really more of a fan for that sweet seductive tension between two characters. Here, it didn’t pull my strings but it’s probably just me. If you're a fan of On Dublin Street (Samantha Young), or Fifty Shades, this is probably more your kind of book. What I did like were the sweet letters Cory exchanged with Cole and how they got to know each other better. Yes I secretly heart Cole. There is only this real tension for me on the one side so I kind of kept looking forward to reading these parts and rooting for them. I didn’t anticipate though how it would all come crashing down. I can only tell you that Remove Before Flight ends with an amazing cliffhanger.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author and GenuineJenn in exchange for my honest opinion*
Cory left for a summer internship with Monumental in DC, Samson is staying on campus and Cole is staying with Cory’s parents while he becomes a professional pilot working for a commercial line.
The three of them so far apart from each other, you’d think there could not be any problems, but you would be wrong. Even though Cory is with someone now and she has the PERFECT boyfriend, the other guy is always on the outskirts of her thoughts, forever present in the back of her mind. His words that he will always love her, and they could have been good together.. she just can’t let go. It’s kind of fascinating, sweet and ugly at the same time to watch what insecurities and jealousy can do to a perfect relationship.
I can definitely recommend this book to readers who like to read something hot and steamy. There was a lot of sizzling action in many a place. Where Cory still held the V-card firmly in the previous novel, she has turned into a real minx in the sequel. Unfortunately, I’m not really a big fan of a lot of sex in books, unless there is a really good reason to do so or it forms the conclusion of the perfect build-up. I like it to be the cherry on top but I’m really more of a fan for that sweet seductive tension between two characters. Here, it didn’t pull my strings but it’s probably just me. If you're a fan of On Dublin Street (Samantha Young), or Fifty Shades, this is probably more your kind of book. What I did like were the sweet letters Cory exchanged with Cole and how they got to know each other better. Yes I secretly heart Cole. There is only this real tension for me on the one side so I kind of kept looking forward to reading these parts and rooting for them. I didn’t anticipate though how it would all come crashing down. I can only tell you that Remove Before Flight ends with an amazing cliffhanger.
*I received a free copy of this book from the author and GenuineJenn in exchange for my honest opinion*
May 19, 2016
Remove Before Flight is book two in the Taking Flight Series by Colleen Young. I must tell you first that I absolutely love this series. It isn’t a super duper deep story, nor a classic to go down in history, but I just absolutely love the realistic nature that this author writes in. So many YA books follow similar formats. There are always tons of unnecessary misunderstandings that lead to pages upon pages of drama that in real life could have been resolved in a matter of minutes. Colleen Young is so awesome in giving us the drama that we need to stay interested and keep the characters and plots relevant and progressive, but also realistic in the sense that when an unnecessary misunderstanding does pop up the characters are not dumbed down. They figure things out pretty quickly and we can move on and move along with the story without the reader getting frustrated at the obliviousness of the characters.
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June 8, 2017
I liked this book, I am a fan for samson and cory, and can't wait to read book 3. overral the writing style i liked. ofcourse i am not a fan of a love triangle but i can understand what happens.. i love me some fantasy books but this was also nice to read a more realistic book about live and friends and i wanna be a pilot now! it has a clifhanger i want to know what happend and i will read the next book! i wanna at maybe one thing that i was annoyed about cory and cole. she was to but still didn't stop her from doing it and was hard to read. maybe because i don't like to read about a love triangle but it is a book i can't stop reading and i am curious how it will end. also you really live true cory and samson and also cole.
December 23, 2018
Cliffy warning!
*This is book 2 of the Trilogy. Be sure to start with Taking Flight to avoid spoilers.
Colleen Young is a master at Cliffys! And this one has a doozy for sure! We pick up right where Book Ones cliffy left us, and follow the group through the summer and into their 2nd year. I love it when I’m right... there is so much maturity and heart within Cole hat we only had a glimpse of before. Unfortunately Samson show a lot more of his immaturity, as does Cory. But, there is a lot of depth to the story and to the characters. I look forward to watching them grow in the final book.
*This is book 2 of the Trilogy. Be sure to start with Taking Flight to avoid spoilers.
Colleen Young is a master at Cliffys! And this one has a doozy for sure! We pick up right where Book Ones cliffy left us, and follow the group through the summer and into their 2nd year. I love it when I’m right... there is so much maturity and heart within Cole hat we only had a glimpse of before. Unfortunately Samson show a lot more of his immaturity, as does Cory. But, there is a lot of depth to the story and to the characters. I look forward to watching them grow in the final book.
July 17, 2021
Remove before flight
Loved the interaction between the main characters Cole for his intense manner for the most part the more adult of the three. Cory for her innocence and developing into a very conflicted young woman, and Samson and his one track mind much of the time. Their lives intertwined in a very destructive way, each knowing their own mind but losing focus on the importance of truth and actions.
Loved the interaction between the main characters Cole for his intense manner for the most part the more adult of the three. Cory for her innocence and developing into a very conflicted young woman, and Samson and his one track mind much of the time. Their lives intertwined in a very destructive way, each knowing their own mind but losing focus on the importance of truth and actions.
February 16, 2021
Wow
I wish Cory would have picked Cole I think he is the one for her. Samson seems jealous and just looks at Cory like she's a piece of meat didn't like his character at all. But like the book the ending was not except it
I wish Cory would have picked Cole I think he is the one for her. Samson seems jealous and just looks at Cory like she's a piece of meat didn't like his character at all. But like the book the ending was not except it
December 30, 2024
"Remove Before Flight" is an addictive page-turner that follows Cory’s coming-of-age journey as they navigate love and identity while being torn between two men. The plot is fast-paced and emotionally charged, with vivid writing that pulls you in from the start. Cory’s internal conflict and growth are portrayed with depth, making for a compelling read. The love triangle adds suspense, and the story is both heartfelt and engaging!. Highly recommend—it’s a book you won’t be able to put down! I cannot wait to read book 3 of series!
May 26, 2020
Deceptive and biased reviews led me to this author.First book was a complete waste of time. The second one is equally bad and I will not read the third.Reviewers,please be objective even if it is a fellow writer.
August 29, 2022
Bro what
May 19, 2016
Remove Before Flight is book two in the Taking Flight Series by Colleen Young. I must tell you first that I absolutely love this series. I just absolutely love the realistic nature that this author writes in. So many YA books follow similar formats. There are always tons of unnecessary misunderstandings that lead to pages upon pages of drama that in real life could have been resolved in a matter of minutes. Colleen Young is so awesome in giving us the drama that we need to stay interested and keep the characters and plots relevant and progressive, but also realistic in the sense that when an unnecessary misunderstanding does pop up the characters are not dumbed down. They figure things out pretty quickly and we can move on and move along with the story without the reader getting frustrated at the obliviousness of the characters.
So let’s start out with the plot. Corey, Samson, Cole and the rest of the gang are back from book 1. This time it is summer and rather than the story being taken place all on campus at the college they attend to become pilots, Corey is off to Washington D.C. for a summer internship, Samson is still at school taking summer classes, and Cole has gone to Texas to take his final classes to becoming an official airline pilot. We left off in the last book with Corey and Cole breaking up because Cole was older than her and was graduating and leaving, and Corey and Samson finally admitted their feelings for each other. This book picks up with Corey and Samson figuring out exactly what their relationship is with each other now and the trials of tribulations that occur with being apart for the summer in a long distance relationship.
Now what about Cole you ask? Of course it would be too simple for Cole to be out of the picture and for Corey and Sampson to simply ride off into the sunset. Especially since this is a trilogy and this is only book 2…so I knew things weren’t going to be that easy. So of course since we switch between Corey, Samson & Cole’s POVs throughout the book we learn that Cole is still very much hung up on Corey. He writes her letters telling her that he is in love with her. Cole knows that she is with Samson now but he isn’t going to let her go without a fight. We see Corey and Samson’s relationship through their POVs and it is solid, they are falling very much in love, you 100% think that Cole is irrelevant, but when Corey and Samson have a huge fight and then Cole happens to ask Corey to come and visit her in D.C. during that fighting period weekend, we realize that things are not as black and white for Corey when it comes to Samson and Cole and we thought they were.
I have to say this is the part of the story where I have huge disappointments in Corey. This is not anything to do with the author writing it badly, in fact her bad choices and questionable behavior make the story that much better, but after loving her so much from the first book through to most of this book as a strong, funny, honest and good girl, it was so disappointing to see her morals and values on certain situations. Of course young people make stupid decisions, but I never thought she could do some of the things she did with a pretty much clear conscience. It was so out of character for her and I just really started to not like her for a lot of her actions towards the middle and ending of this book. I won’t say anything more, but you will understand what I mean completely when you read this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
So let’s start out with the plot. Corey, Samson, Cole and the rest of the gang are back from book 1. This time it is summer and rather than the story being taken place all on campus at the college they attend to become pilots, Corey is off to Washington D.C. for a summer internship, Samson is still at school taking summer classes, and Cole has gone to Texas to take his final classes to becoming an official airline pilot. We left off in the last book with Corey and Cole breaking up because Cole was older than her and was graduating and leaving, and Corey and Samson finally admitted their feelings for each other. This book picks up with Corey and Samson figuring out exactly what their relationship is with each other now and the trials of tribulations that occur with being apart for the summer in a long distance relationship.
Now what about Cole you ask? Of course it would be too simple for Cole to be out of the picture and for Corey and Sampson to simply ride off into the sunset. Especially since this is a trilogy and this is only book 2…so I knew things weren’t going to be that easy. So of course since we switch between Corey, Samson & Cole’s POVs throughout the book we learn that Cole is still very much hung up on Corey. He writes her letters telling her that he is in love with her. Cole knows that she is with Samson now but he isn’t going to let her go without a fight. We see Corey and Samson’s relationship through their POVs and it is solid, they are falling very much in love, you 100% think that Cole is irrelevant, but when Corey and Samson have a huge fight and then Cole happens to ask Corey to come and visit her in D.C. during that fighting period weekend, we realize that things are not as black and white for Corey when it comes to Samson and Cole and we thought they were.
I have to say this is the part of the story where I have huge disappointments in Corey. This is not anything to do with the author writing it badly, in fact her bad choices and questionable behavior make the story that much better, but after loving her so much from the first book through to most of this book as a strong, funny, honest and good girl, it was so disappointing to see her morals and values on certain situations. Of course young people make stupid decisions, but I never thought she could do some of the things she did with a pretty much clear conscience. It was so out of character for her and I just really started to not like her for a lot of her actions towards the middle and ending of this book. I won’t say anything more, but you will understand what I mean completely when you read this book. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
November 13, 2016
A new adventure for Cory
A stunning sequel and new adventure for Cory, who is just starting her new internship. The steamy romance does not end with Cory and her "perfect" boyfriend. Something is very different about Cory in this book, as she has changed dramatically. In the first book, she was saving herself and this time, not so much. Another build up of a love triangle, or should I say sexual triangle. The downside? Well, I have to wait to see what happens next in book three.
A stunning sequel and new adventure for Cory, who is just starting her new internship. The steamy romance does not end with Cory and her "perfect" boyfriend. Something is very different about Cory in this book, as she has changed dramatically. In the first book, she was saving herself and this time, not so much. Another build up of a love triangle, or should I say sexual triangle. The downside? Well, I have to wait to see what happens next in book three.
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