Phoebe – Chase – New York City.
Chasing the Dream is a beautiful coming of age novel about a young girl finding her way in the world and moving on from a douche bag (something we all inevitably find ourselves doing at one point in our lives) and following her mothers advice to stand on her own two feet and find herself. The pages are filled with discovery, change, new experiences and of course steamy sex with a teen-sensation all grown up. A story to rave about and a must-read!
I always enjoy series that move on to new characters. It gives you a fresh new story with still getting small tid-bits of info about the existing characters you love. I think the Dream series is the first series like this I have read that features the mother and then her daughter. We see Phoebe learn about her mother and Jack in a way that no daughter wants to see her mother. We see Elizabeth and Jack through the eyes of someone who normally would not want to witness her mother with any one except her father. But the love between the two is so vibrant and intense that even Phoebe visibly understands the change in her mother and cannot deny she is viewing a true love to admire that she never saw between her parents.
Isabelle Peterson conquers the concept of mystery without annoyance in her writing. A lot of books in this genre hint and scream 'Hey there is a secret' on each page and at a certain point and after a certain amount of drama you’re like – 'Enough already! Just spill the secret'. Chasing the Dream left some mystery with the whole Chase/Charlie thing but Izzy didn’t beat a dead horse keeping us waiting or have the secrets be the cause of 1 million and 1 miscommunications that could have been easily prevented with some communication.
Chase Smythe – A cocky famous actor with a great body and jealousy invoking hair; he has fans, groupies, access to the beautiful and A-list celebrities. Girls paper their bedroom walls with his picture and he is a twitter drama phenomenon. He is a publicist and P.A.’s worst nightmare with his drinking, antics, and sexual drive.
But even more he’s Charlie – Caring, protective, and a southern gentleman. He is the guy who stands by his mother’s side and would do anything for her and her happiness. He wishes on morning glories, loves intensely, and wants to be a better man. He is the guy who will wait for the girl he loves until she feels safe and secure in herself and in their relationship. And he will stand by her side for all the ups and downs on the way.
I love how the characters in the Dream series books can read what the others are thinking by their facial expressions and by what they can see in the person’s eyes. They can see sincerity and hope and love. It’s like a mental lie detector. Phoebe can see truth and want in Chase/Charlie’s eyes and by the dialect of his words. She knows when what he is saying or doing is truly coming from the heart.
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I couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of us using his sleeves for our tears and runny noses, but if that wasn’t love, I didn’t know what was. The gesture almost had me crying harder. Instead, we chose to laugh.
Okay so of the whole book this may be an odd except to choose to share with you, I don’t really know why… but I love it. Chase isn’t afraid to show emotion like many males in the fictional and real world. Phoebe and Chase together are each other’s support and shoulder to cry on. It’s beautiful. Plus it’s a light moment even during heavy emotion. I guess you could say I like the dark and the light of the moment and it’s clear evidence of what the two of them mean to each other.
Fun, beautiful, sexy, and an easy read. Chasing the Dream was a bit different from the previous two books in the series; it doesn’t evolve around Elizabeth and Jack and the character’s ages are younger. I also thought this book was a little tamer without the BDSM and sex clubs (Don’t get me wrong, there is still plenty of chill educing sex, just not in the same way). But once again Isabelle Peterson delivers a book you fall in love with and become entranced with her characters. I highly suggest you check this book out and if you’ve read it already, comment and leave me your thoughts!
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Absolutely fantastic! I was in love with Chase within just a few pages and totally adored Phoebe. Extremely enjoyable read, I could hardly put my kindle down. ~ Midwest Book Lover blog
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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2014
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Isabelle Peterson has, once again, written a wonderful story. This is the 3rd book in her Dream Series and she's still going strong.
This is Phoebe's book. We met her in DtD when she came to visit her mom on Spring Break. She got her interview for an internship and got the gig.
I don't go into a lot of specifics of the books because everyone else does that. My reviews are usually about the story and the writing.
This story is tough. Phoebe is going to have to grow up quick and her decisions are going to affect the man she's fallen in love with and the other people in her life. The way Isabelle wrote about Phoebe's "dilemma" felt very real. I had to make a decision similar to Phoebe's and I remember asking the same questions, feeling the same feelings, wondering whether I was making the right decision. Phoebe is young enough to be my daughter and, if she were, I would have been proud of her ultimate decision.
I love this series and I love this author. I've had the pleasure of reading her books before they were published twice now and I am amazed at her mind and her gift for putting her thoughts into the written word. I think we'll be seeing more of Phoebe and Charlie in future books and I can't wait to "watch" her go through her journey.
Great job again Izzy!
This is Phoebe's book. We met her in DtD when she came to visit her mom on Spring Break. She got her interview for an internship and got the gig.
I don't go into a lot of specifics of the books because everyone else does that. My reviews are usually about the story and the writing.
This story is tough. Phoebe is going to have to grow up quick and her decisions are going to affect the man she's fallen in love with and the other people in her life. The way Isabelle wrote about Phoebe's "dilemma" felt very real. I had to make a decision similar to Phoebe's and I remember asking the same questions, feeling the same feelings, wondering whether I was making the right decision. Phoebe is young enough to be my daughter and, if she were, I would have been proud of her ultimate decision.
I love this series and I love this author. I've had the pleasure of reading her books before they were published twice now and I am amazed at her mind and her gift for putting her thoughts into the written word. I think we'll be seeing more of Phoebe and Charlie in future books and I can't wait to "watch" her go through her journey.
Great job again Izzy!
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I so loved this book! I'll admit after reading the first two books I wanted more Jack - he IS in this one some too. However, I was quite interested in learning more about Beth's daughter Phoebe and Isabelle Peterson delivered!
Phoebe is coming out of a horrible relationship with her ex and looking for a fresh start in "The Big City". She gets an internship and lands an unexpected PR job with the sexy heart throb Chase Smythe. After crushing on this celebrity for years, she quickly realizes he's not much different than her ex. He seems to be the lazy, cocky, playboy he's rumored to be in all the gossip magazines. Determined to get through the next couple of weeks "babysitting" a spoiled movie star, what happens when Chase turns out to not be what he seems? And how will Phoebe deal with an unexpected surprise?
I loved the fact that the first two books were written from the POV of an older, more mature MC. I completely related to how Beth felt and the decisions she made. As much as I loved those books, I loved this one just as much. This one just "cemented" the fact that Isabelle Peterson is an amazing author! I cannot wait to read what happens in the next book!!
Phoebe is coming out of a horrible relationship with her ex and looking for a fresh start in "The Big City". She gets an internship and lands an unexpected PR job with the sexy heart throb Chase Smythe. After crushing on this celebrity for years, she quickly realizes he's not much different than her ex. He seems to be the lazy, cocky, playboy he's rumored to be in all the gossip magazines. Determined to get through the next couple of weeks "babysitting" a spoiled movie star, what happens when Chase turns out to not be what he seems? And how will Phoebe deal with an unexpected surprise?
I loved the fact that the first two books were written from the POV of an older, more mature MC. I completely related to how Beth felt and the decisions she made. As much as I loved those books, I loved this one just as much. This one just "cemented" the fact that Isabelle Peterson is an amazing author! I cannot wait to read what happens in the next book!!
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There are a lot of surprises in store for Phoebe and how this young 19 year old deals with what comes next makes for intelligent
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2017Verified Purchase
Chasing the Dream by Isabelle Peterson is the third book in her Dream series. This is the story of Beth's and Greg's daughter Phoebe Fairchild. She moves to NYC for several reasons. She loves the city, she wants a job in public relations, broadcasting and communications, she needs to get away from that jerk Danny, and she wants to attend NYU. There are a lot of surprises in store for Phoebe and how this young 19 year old deals with what comes next makes for intelligent and thought provoking writing. Chase Smythe is a star, one that she has had a crush on for years. Becoming his PA can either be a dream come true or a nightmare. Both Phoebe and Chase learn quite a bit about life and about what REALLY matters and how strong they both can be.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2014Verified Purchase
Ok, going to make this short, loved Ditching the Dream, finished that and 1clicked Not in my Wildest Dreams within minutes of finishing the first book, Raved about both books. Loved the storyline. Elizabeth Fairchild has got lost within her marriage and bringing up three children. She goes on her own journey of re-discovering herself. This story is about Pheobe her amazing daughter. So you get snippets of a continuation of the first two stories and this fantastic and very different new one; Chasing the Dream. What is my verdict. Simple, if you have read the first two books then read this now, and if you have not yet come across these wonderful stories of a second chance then I recommend a start now every one gets a 5* read from me, but I really loved this story and now I wait for what happens next. Thanks Isabelle you have really woven a great story.
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W B Yeats
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Izzy you have done it again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2014Verified Purchase
Although you could read this book as a stand alone, I think it is better understood and enriching if you have read the previous books particularly Ditching The Dream. Phoebe is definitely her mother's daughter. She is strong and very loveable. I love Chase also. All in all a very surprising book,different from the previous two but none the less a great read. I'm now waiting patiently for the next one ok maybe not so patiently!
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wow
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2014Verified Purchase
I know some people won't feel the same as me but I think this was my favourite so far loved Charlie and phoebe just hi three had been a bit more Beth and jack in it
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Another great read from Isabelle Peterson. Loved the characters and all the feelings and the emotional journey it took me on. Brilliant!
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AngelinaT
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Love this series!
Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2014Verified Purchase
Chasing the Dream tells the story of Phoebe Fairchild...daughter to Beth who we met in the Ditching the Dream/Not in my Wildest Dreams books. I was a huge fan of that story and was looking forward to Phoebe's story as well. Isabelle Peterson didn't disappoint and wrote another scorching page turner. Loved Phoebe's story and I fell in love with Chase/Charlie. I love that Jack made a few appearances as well. I don't want to give to much away but this is definitely a must-read. It had romance, sexy love scenes, angst and it pulled at so many emotions. Can't wait to read about Greg and Kevin! Keep them coming Isabelle:)))
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