Longing (Bailey Flanigan #3) by Karen Kingsbury
Published October 25th 2011 by Zondervan
ISBN: 0310276349
Genre: Christian Fiction
Summary from Goodreads:
Longing, book three in the Bailey Flanigan Series, picks up where Learning ended. After a long and lonely silence from Cody Coleman, Bailey Flanigan becomes closer to her one-time Hollywood co-star, Brandon Paul. Nights on the town in New York City and long talks on the balcony of Brandon's Malibu Beach home make Bailey dizzy with new feelings and cause her to wonder if her days with Cody are over forever.Meanwhile, Cody's work coaching a small-town football team has brought him and his players national attention. In the midst of the celebration and success, Cody finds himself much closer to a woman who seems to better understand him and his new life. Even so, never does much time go by without Bailey and Cody experiencing deep feelings of longing for each other, longing both for the past and for answers before they can move forward.Will an unexpected loss be the turning point for Cody? Will Cody and Bailey find a way back together again for the first time in more than a year? And if they do, will their brief time together be enough to help them remember all they've been longing for?
My mom turned me on to Karen Kingsbury way back when I was pregnant with Jordan. I love the strong values and the fact that there's not always a happy ending in these books. I started with The Redemption Series and have worked my way through most of her novels. That said, I've "known" Bailey Flanigan since she was in high school. Now, in Longing, she has graduated from college and is living in New York City while working as a dancer on Broadway.
Honestly, Baily's not my favorite Kingsbury character. I find her somewhat annoying. Can't really put my finger on the reason why. Maybe she makes me feel like a hypocrite or maybe I'm burned out on her. I am, however, nosy enough to find out who she finally ends up marrying. She's having a hard time deciding between Brandon and Cody. If anyone cares, I'm Team Brandon all the way. Cody's had chance after chance to win her heart, and he still can't get it right. I'll have to wait until the next (and final) book in this series. I have a feeling Cody will be the winner.
But back to Longing. I just didn't like it. I found it predictable. I did read it in one day, but I skimmed a lot. Like I said, at the end of the day I really just want to find out who Baily's Prince Charming is.
This one just didn't do it for me.
2 stars.
Published October 25th 2011 by Zondervan
ISBN: 0310276349
Genre: Christian Fiction
Summary from Goodreads:
Longing, book three in the Bailey Flanigan Series, picks up where Learning ended. After a long and lonely silence from Cody Coleman, Bailey Flanigan becomes closer to her one-time Hollywood co-star, Brandon Paul. Nights on the town in New York City and long talks on the balcony of Brandon's Malibu Beach home make Bailey dizzy with new feelings and cause her to wonder if her days with Cody are over forever.Meanwhile, Cody's work coaching a small-town football team has brought him and his players national attention. In the midst of the celebration and success, Cody finds himself much closer to a woman who seems to better understand him and his new life. Even so, never does much time go by without Bailey and Cody experiencing deep feelings of longing for each other, longing both for the past and for answers before they can move forward.Will an unexpected loss be the turning point for Cody? Will Cody and Bailey find a way back together again for the first time in more than a year? And if they do, will their brief time together be enough to help them remember all they've been longing for?
My mom turned me on to Karen Kingsbury way back when I was pregnant with Jordan. I love the strong values and the fact that there's not always a happy ending in these books. I started with The Redemption Series and have worked my way through most of her novels. That said, I've "known" Bailey Flanigan since she was in high school. Now, in Longing, she has graduated from college and is living in New York City while working as a dancer on Broadway.
Honestly, Baily's not my favorite Kingsbury character. I find her somewhat annoying. Can't really put my finger on the reason why. Maybe she makes me feel like a hypocrite or maybe I'm burned out on her. I am, however, nosy enough to find out who she finally ends up marrying. She's having a hard time deciding between Brandon and Cody. If anyone cares, I'm Team Brandon all the way. Cody's had chance after chance to win her heart, and he still can't get it right. I'll have to wait until the next (and final) book in this series. I have a feeling Cody will be the winner.
But back to Longing. I just didn't like it. I found it predictable. I did read it in one day, but I skimmed a lot. Like I said, at the end of the day I really just want to find out who Baily's Prince Charming is.
This one just didn't do it for me.
2 stars.
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