Jump, Jive, and Wail

De: Kathryn R. Biel

Narrado por: Lisa Beacom

Kaitlin Reynolds is used to fearlessly flying off mountains. But nearly two years after a devastating injury has ended her ski jumping career, Kaitlin is still struggling to put one foot in front of the other and find her new life. A chance meeting with a handsome stranger begins to put life into perspective. Dashing figure skater, Declan McLoughlin has just returned from the Olympics amid a swirl of publicity and fanfare. Just as Kaitlin begins to have hope again, her charming savior turns out to represent everything she has lost. If Kaitlin can just let go of the past and take a leap of faith, will she find herself soaring into Declan's arms?

©2015 Kathryn R. Biel (P)2016 Kathryn R. Biel

A Story about learning how to land after excelling at flying.

This book is not your run of the mill love story. It kept me hoping for love and the stereotypical happy ending (that would have made me roll my eyes).

Instead, I was taken on a journey through a tough time in someone’s life. They learned some hard life lessons (and so did I!).

I laughed, I cried, I fell in love with the characters... I’m glad that I listened, rather than read, because the narration was integral in bringing the characters to life for me.

The only problem with this book is that it had to end!

A very good Book

want to see a different life view. A Good book to curl up to by the fireplace. When life gives you lemons and then you learn about lemonade and how to make it sweet! I enjoyed this book a lot!

Great Listen

I really enjoyed this book. It had many elements that made this different from my usual reads with Declan's profession and Kaitlin's medical issues and previous profession. This was what I would call a slow burn romance but I liked that aspect because Declan and Kaitlin really got to know each other. This book kept me really engaged because I hardly ever listen to a book in one day. This is the first book I have listened to from this narrator and she did a really good job. Look forward to more from the narrator and this author.

A copy was provided for review by AudioBook Boom

Liked this book very much!

I enjoyed this book very much but was left wanting more... finding out how they grow as a family... maybe with them coaching their own young children that are into skating & jumping?

I loved the airport scene when Kaitlyn falls into Declan. That scene is what made me want to continue to see where it would progress.

I enjoyed the narration by Lisa Beacom very much. I have listened to a lot of audiobooks, (over 500 in 2020 as they help me not focus on my constant back pain & help keep my PTSD anxiety attacks at bay), so a good narrator is an absolute must!

This is a book I would listen to again, but as stated above, hope the author considers continuing on with their story.

I was provided this audiobook at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review & I look forward to listening to more books by both the narrator & the author.

Great Listen!

What did you love best about Jump, Jive, and Wail?

Interesting story line and great narration.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Jump, Jive, and Wail?

The airport scene when Kaitlyn falls into Declan.

Which character – as performed by Lisa Beacom – was your favorite?

Kaitlyn

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I definitely did not want to have to stop it.

Any additional comments?

I was left at the end feeling as if I wanted more, so I hope maybe this will turn into a series. I really enjoyed the performance, especially the Russian and Irish accents.