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The Freefall Trilogy #1
Freefalling
Chocolatier, Lucy Simkins, has been dumped by her dithering boyfriend, Phil. She needs to blast him out of her system. She needs to feel alive. She decides to go skydiving.Joshua Snow is one of the most experienced tandem instructors at the dropzone, with a smile that can charm the birds from the trees. Confident, charismatic, even a little cocky, he soon finds himself on the back foot. He finds his little tandem student somewhat disarming.There's an instant attraction between Joshua and Lucy, an attraction that hasn't gone unnoticed by his peers. A distracted student is one thing - they're all used to that. But a distracted instructor? That's a whole different story.Parachutes and Peppermints is the first part in the Sadie Mills Freefall Trilogy, a fast-paced series of novellas, each set within the space of a single day. In this romantic comedy Sadie Mills grabs the unsuspecting reader by the handholds, drags them to the door, and pulls them out of the plane with her, giving a glimpse of a world full of adrenaline (not to mention insanely hot men) rarely explored in literature.In the second part of the Freefall Trilogy, Parachutes and Pep Talks, we revisit Joshua and Lucy one month on, when Lucy makes a startling discovery regarding Joshua's past. A twist of fate leaves not only their relationship, but Lucy's life hanging in the balance.
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 23, 2013
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About the author
Sadie Mills
7 books18 followersSadie Mills is a writer of dark romantic comedy. She lives in Devon, England with her Maine Coon cat.
Sadie has worked in the legal profession for over fifteen years. She has also worked as a canine beautician and wedding chauffeur, as well as living in a restaurant for over two decades.
In her spare time, Sadie enjoys scuba, travelling in the Middle East, and skydiving. She doesn’t get much spare time, admittedly. Which is probably just as well.
Sadie is currently available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.
To keep up to date with Sadie's new releases visit www.sadiemills.co.uk or follow on Twitter and Facebook.
Sadie has worked in the legal profession for over fifteen years. She has also worked as a canine beautician and wedding chauffeur, as well as living in a restaurant for over two decades.
In her spare time, Sadie enjoys scuba, travelling in the Middle East, and skydiving. She doesn’t get much spare time, admittedly. Which is probably just as well.
Sadie is currently available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.
To keep up to date with Sadie's new releases visit www.sadiemills.co.uk or follow on Twitter and Facebook.
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June 22, 2013
I downloaded this book in search of a short read, this is what I got. I finished this in one sitting, it captured me and I didn't want to put it down.
It begins at the sky dive centre and chops and changes between before the dive on the ground and in the plane waiting to jump. Although it is a very short story the characters are developed well and you can begin to form an opinion on them.
The story is predictable but light hearted fun and defiantly worth a read, I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
It begins at the sky dive centre and chops and changes between before the dive on the ground and in the plane waiting to jump. Although it is a very short story the characters are developed well and you can begin to form an opinion on them.
The story is predictable but light hearted fun and defiantly worth a read, I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
May 16, 2018
Freedom
A great story of getting out of a funk and living again. When she is dumped by her boyfriend, she feels numb. Wanting to feel again she signs up for a skydive. Watch as she gets back in touch with her feelings and snags a new man into the bargain. Obviously the writer has done some jumps as this comes across in the way you relive it through the writing.
A great story of getting out of a funk and living again. When she is dumped by her boyfriend, she feels numb. Wanting to feel again she signs up for a skydive. Watch as she gets back in touch with her feelings and snags a new man into the bargain. Obviously the writer has done some jumps as this comes across in the way you relive it through the writing.
July 12, 2024
“Parachutes & Peppermints” is a nice little story (52 pages) about skydiving, old boyfriends, chocolate and romance.
There's not much more to it than that as Lucy gets her self confidence back after moping for months over her ex-boyfriend, Phil.
Her skydiving instructor is the devastatingly handsome Joshua … need I say more?
3 Stars.
There's not much more to it than that as Lucy gets her self confidence back after moping for months over her ex-boyfriend, Phil.
Her skydiving instructor is the devastatingly handsome Joshua … need I say more?
3 Stars.
July 22, 2014
Synopsis:
Chocolatier, Lucy Simkins, has been dumped by her dithering boyfriend, Phil. She needs to blast him out of her system. She needs to feel alive. She decides to go skydiving.
Joshua Snow is one of the most experienced tandem instructors at the dropzone, with a smile that can charm the birds from the trees. Confident, charismatic, even a little cocky, he soon finds himself on the back foot. He finds his little tandem student somewhat disarming.
There's an instant attraction between Joshua and Lucy, an attraction that hasn't gone unnoticed by his peers. A distracted student is one thing - they're all used to that. But a distracted instructor? That's a whole different story.
Parachutes and Peppermints is the first part in the Sadie Mills Freefall Trilogy, a fast-paced series of novellas, each set within the space of a single day. In this romantic comedy Sadie Mills grabs the unsuspecting reader by the handholds, drags them to the door, and pulls them out of the plane with her, giving a glimpse of a world full of adrenaline (not to mention insanely hot men) rarely explored in literature.
My review:
I enjoyed this story. The only thing bothering me is that it is in a series. I have never been a big fan of series, because by the time the next book arrives you have forgotten the plot. Well, to each his own I suppose.
Chocolatier, Lucy Simkins, has been dumped by her dithering boyfriend, Phil. She needs to blast him out of her system. She needs to feel alive. She decides to go skydiving.
Joshua Snow is one of the most experienced tandem instructors at the dropzone, with a smile that can charm the birds from the trees. Confident, charismatic, even a little cocky, he soon finds himself on the back foot. He finds his little tandem student somewhat disarming.
There's an instant attraction between Joshua and Lucy, an attraction that hasn't gone unnoticed by his peers. A distracted student is one thing - they're all used to that. But a distracted instructor? That's a whole different story.
Parachutes and Peppermints is the first part in the Sadie Mills Freefall Trilogy, a fast-paced series of novellas, each set within the space of a single day. In this romantic comedy Sadie Mills grabs the unsuspecting reader by the handholds, drags them to the door, and pulls them out of the plane with her, giving a glimpse of a world full of adrenaline (not to mention insanely hot men) rarely explored in literature.
My review:
I enjoyed this story. The only thing bothering me is that it is in a series. I have never been a big fan of series, because by the time the next book arrives you have forgotten the plot. Well, to each his own I suppose.
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