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On a Whim (The Katie Weldon Series #2)

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Katie Wheldon is now in her senior year of college and she thinks she has everything planned out. She especially thinks she's ready to take her relationship with Rick to become more serious. Rick is ready too but his work schedule works havoc into making their intentions happen. So Katie steps back and lets things go more slowly. However after a midnight trip into the desert to do some star watching with Rick's roommate and events like Baby Hummer dying, Katie becomes confused about how her future should be planned out.

Reading about Katie Weldon is like reading the story about one of your close friends. I grew up reading the Christy Miller and Sierra Jensen series so reading Katie's books is a must. I definitely miss being an undergrad student living in the dorms when I read this book. Dorm life is something everyone should experience. The adventures Katie has in the dorms just bring back a lot of memories. I loved the whole flower mystery. I was kind of worried about the way Katie and Eli's relationship was going. I don't want anything to compromise her relationship with Rick. The trip out to the desert, while breathtaking, did have grounds for concern from Christy and others. While totally innocent, I could see why eyebrows might have been raised especially at a Christian college. I do love reading about her and Rick's relationship. It's great to see Rick evolve from the high school jock who tried to get Christy to this really nice grown up guy who cares very much about Katie. I just do not understand Katie's mother. It seems that no matter what Katie does, she cannot please her. I would go absolutely berserk if she was my mom, but Katie handles her very well. She would be an interesting mother in law for whoever marries Katie. The whole story is just something almost every 20-something goes through. I, myself, could totally relate with Katie throughout her choice, decisions and feelings. I get excited every time I read a Robin Jones Gunn book because I know it will be a good read. I really love the characters she's created and I hope she'll never stop writing about them. I cannot until book 3 comes out!

The second book about Katie was incredible. I couldn't put her story down because I was excited about what would happen in Katie's life. I felt her pain, her joy and became truly excited at the way the ending turned out. Robin Jones Gunn has an amazing way of bring God into the picture in the most unlikely ways. I am looking forward to reading the third book in this series to see what happens next.

As an avid fan of Robin Jones Gunn, I've read every series that she's ever written. However, out of this genre of her novels, the Katie Weldon books are clearly her best works.
Katie Weldon, a relatable college undergraduate, is doing her best as an RA at Rancho Corona University. She has finally moved into the "fast lane" with her boyfriend Rick and has made new friends in her dorm. However, life gets complicated in the dorms when Katie meets Rick's roommate, Eli, who has an odd vested interest in her, and when an unexpected call comes from Katie's mother, and as Katie recieves some unwelcome news about her long-lost brother. However, through it all, Katie looks to God and keeps hope.
I would highly reccommend this series. Katie is a lovable and complex character, who is easy to relate to and interesting to read about. In my opinion, Robin Jones Gunn is keeping up her reputation as a highly inspirational writer for teens.

I enjoyed the writing style and Katie's struggles remind me so much of college. I felt like I was there again. I admire Katie's spunk and earnestness, and especially her decision to commit her finances to the Lord.

I feel as though I'm missing something in Katie's history because I haven't read the Christy series. (I picked up the Katie Series because I had enjoyed all the author's Glenbrooke Series.) Apparently, Rick is a reformed player and so he is trying to be careful with his relationship with Katie. He appears so reserved that it makes me wonder if he has deep enough feelings for her. I could understand where her insecurities come from in their relationship because he seems to be holding back his feelings. She seems to be settling for so little from him. In fact, I may be voicing an unpopular opinion here but I thought Eli was a better fit for her, more relaxed.

It will be interesting to see what happens in the next book. Ms. Gunn always ends her books well so I'm looking forward to it.

I have been eagerly awaiting this book to be released and I read it all in one afternoon. I just couldn't put it down! This book is full of surprises, and it has left my heart screaming, "more please!"

I cannot wait for the next installment in this lovely series!

This Book is so so so so good!!!! I would highly highly highly reccomend this book!!!!!! It was full of surprises, and some chapters were hilarious!!!!! I can't wait for the third book to come out!! I am a HUGE fan of Robin Jones Gunn and I reccomend ALL of her books to everyone!!!!!

This was one series that I could just not put down. I just kept reading all day and night. I enjoyed hearing about Katie. I am hoping to see her in some other books that come about.

I was happy to have a book in great condition and it came through the mail very quickly. I would recommend this seller to anyone. Thanks.

The book makes for great reading, particularly for later teens/twenty something. Delivery time and condition exceeded my expectation.

Service was exceptional. Book was in fantastic shape. Will shop with them again.