Blue Skies (Mira) [Mass Market Paperback]

Robyn Carr (Author)

Book Description

Series: Mira | Publication Date: May 1, 2004

Three friends--Nikki Burgess, who just regained custody of her children; Dixie McPherson, who is searching for true love; and Carlisle Bartlett, who harbors a dark secret--get a second chance at life and love when they join a new airline in Las Vegas, taking a gamble on their dreams. Original.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Drawing on her husband's experiences as a pilot and executive in the commercial airline business, Carr (Down by the River, etc.) spins a detailed but none too compelling tale focusing on the career ups and downs of pilot Nikki Burgess. After the death of her ex-husband, Nikki decides to move from Phoenix to Las Vegas to take a job at start-up airline New Century Air. Her friends Carlisle Bartlett and Dixie McPherson, both flight attendants and both recently separated from their lovers, follow her to Vegas. Unfortunately, Nikki's narcissistic mother, Opal, does too. Present ostensibly for comic relief, Opal continually refers to Carlisle as "that nice young homosexual man," which is less hilarious than the author seems to think it is. Nikki's battles with Bob Riddle, vice-president of operations, also grow tiresome. Though Nikki and Dixie eventually develop solid relationships with fellow pilots, the book focuses more on the inner workings of the airline industry and the challenges Nikki faces at work than on the characters' relationships. These airline details can be fascinating, but too often, the story descends into tedium.
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Review

"Robyn Carr writes books that touch the heart and the funny bone." -- New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Mira (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778320421
• ISBN-13: 978-0778320425
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,738 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robyn Carr is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of many novels, including The Virgin River Series

Customer Reviews

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is romance?, July 22, 2004

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M. Averett "MadyBUG" (stuck inside a book) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Skies (Mira) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have to agree with an earlier review written. The story was good, but not very romantic. The details of the airline industry did get rather tedious to read about. Wish there had been more of a romance theme since I did buy it in the romance section of the bookstore.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, August 21, 2010

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EllieRN (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Blue Skies (Kindle Edition)

I wish I could give it 3 1/2 stars. I didnt' think it was quite up to the standards of the Virgin River series, but still a good read. I personally enjoyed reading all the details about the airline industry. It made me think she had done her research on the topic. Plus, the story is about her job and her role in the company. Romance is there, but sex is not the main part of the story. It is about a strong woman raising her children and dealing with life's surprises. It also involves the true meaning of friendship, trust and family.

7 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars HUGE disapointment for a Robyn Carr fan, April 29, 2004

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J. Little (Aberdeen, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Skies (Mira) (Mass Market Paperback)

After eagerly waiting a year for her next book, I am sorry to say that it was a big letdown. I have found her other books to be fun and sweet (especially the trilogy), but this book kept me wondering if it was really written by her. The romance label on the spine is misleading, since there is very little romance at all in this book--it is more a behind-the-scenes look at a start-up airline. I found myself skipping pages--the explanations of the airline were dull, and far too detailed. The characters were one-dimensional and cliched. The suspense at the end was only slightly interesting, and the 'and they all lived happily ever after' ending felt trite.