"Bumpy Landings" by Donald J Carey - Book Review

 All his life, Jordan MacDonald has dreamed of taking flight and soaring above the majestic mountains of his native Hawaii, but he doesn’t dare disobey his mother, who has absolutely forbidden him to fly. Suddenly everything changes when, spurred by the pain of a failed relationship, Jordan begins working toward the coveted pilot’s license. Just as he finds love again, Jordan’s lies start to close in around him, and he soon learns that a life full of dishonesty attracts more turbulence than he’s ever faced in the air.

Set against the exotic backdrop of the Hawaiian islands, this thrilling tale of romance and self-discovery is a perfect vacation from the average love story. Join Jordan as he tests the limits of friendship and finds out just how far his dreams can carry him. Entertaining and engaging, Bumpy Landings will take you to new heights with each turn of the page.

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My thoughts:

 Like me, who doesn't like a happily -ever- after love story? And even better, from a man's point of view! 

That's what you'll find in Don Carey's first published novel, Bumpy Landings. 

 This love story is set in the romantic Hawaiian islands. Carey has a way of writing so you feel the warm night air, the smell of sweet flowers, and the gentle lull of the ocean lapping the beach. 

 I appreciate the realistic atmosphere, where I felt a part of the novel.  Especially, since it's winter right now and the thought of being in Hawaii instead,  is very tempting!

 The main character, Jordan MacDonald, is a typical RM {Returned Missionary who served for the LDS religion for 2 years}. He's back from his mission- trying to find a job, going to college, and hoping for love.

 However, even though he is a typical RM, his journey is not.

 You will read of airplanes, luau's, beaches- all set in a college atmosphere.  Even more, you'll find deception, love, disappointment, rejection, frustration, happiness, and best of all- a happy ending.

  I enjoyed reading a love story from a man's point of view, for a change. It was a refreshing novel, with many twists and "turbulence".

 If you want to follow Jordan's journey to finding his one true love, you can buy Bumpy Landings here.

 Many thanks to you, my friend, Don, for giving me your novel to read, enjoy and review. 

I'm so very proud of you, and happy to see your work in print.  I look forward to many more books from you, "Jonly"!

Click here to view pictures of Don working in a flower shop, in Hawaii.

Click here for the Poni Popo recipe {Samoan Coconut rolls}

and Chocolate Haupia (Coconut) Pie recipe.

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About the Author

Donald J Carey {aka: Jonly, to me}

When he was eleven years old, Don Carey moved with his family to the Hawaiian town of La’ie, where his father taught at BYU-Hawaii. Don is a graduate of Kahuku High School where, when he wasn’t in the band room, he could be found in the library with his nose in a book.

Don was awarded the David O. McKay scholarship to attend BYU-Hawaii, where he met his lovely wife, Kara. During college, he scratched his creative itch by participating in a number of musical organizations, including the Polynesian Cultural Center Brass Band, and added a music minor to his degree in Computer Science.

Once the responsibilities of work and family took over his life, Don found the creative itch was better handled through writing fiction, and has enjoyed working to develop this talent.

Don currently lives in a small town outside Fort Worth, Texas with his wife and two daughters. His day job involves writing computer programs, which is almost the same as writing fiction, but with a lot more semicolons.