The Book Bag: Release Day! Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace ~ My Thoughts #UnchartedWaters @TammyLGrace

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Release Day! Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace ~ My Thoughts #UnchartedWaters @TammyLGrace

Happy Release Day!

Congrats Tammy

on the release today of

Uncharted Waters!

Uncharted Waters by Tammy L. Grace

Friendship Fiction, 134 pages

Published February 8, 2023 by Lone Mountain Press

Set sail to new adventures and escapes with eight best-selling authors in the exciting Sail Away series!

Jessica Clark is still grieving the loss of her mother when she retires from her teaching position. To honor her long career, her coworkers present her with the gift of an Alaskan cruise. The last thing she wants is to leave her dog behind and take a solo trip. Unable to bear the thought of hurting her anyone’s feelings, she reluctantly sets out on a seven-day adventure aboard the Majestic Star

A sleepless first night spent wondering why she ever came on the trip leads Jessica to the Sky Deck where under the star-filled sky, she meets a beautiful service dog, Rebel, who leads her to his person who needs help.

Dean Nash is a wounded veteran on a trip with his support group and bonds with Jessica over their shared love of dogs, familial woes, and their aversion to cruising. As the voyage progresses, the two of them spend more time together exploring the area and the ship.

Jessica and Dean have been on their own for a long time and find their sudden feelings have them traversing uncharted waters. Will the beauty of the dramatic landscape, endless skies and a furry friend be enough to bring these two bruised souls together and show them there is always a second chance at a new beginning?

Join Tammy L. Grace, USA Today Bestselling author, as she brings the latest book in the Sail Away series to life, featuring a heart-warming story of love and loss, and the hope that comes from a chance at a new beginning.

My thoughts about Uncharted Waters ~

(I love to note the first lines of the books I'm reading. First lines can really grab a reader's attention and I love seeing where the author takes the reader after their first line.)

First line—"It was the last day of school, and the students raced from the building after a busy and shortened day."

I am loving all the stories in the Sail Away series but I think this one is my favorite so far and let me explain why. The characters in this story take an Alaskan cruise. I took an Alaskan cruise several years ago and it was the trip of a lifetime. I loved every bit of it and would love to do it again. The writer captured the essence, beauty, and fun of my cruise and I felt like I was back on that 'trip of a lifetime'.

The characters and their adventures were amazing as well and the story surrounding them was fulfilling and enjoyable. Jennifer is a reluctant passenger, as her coworkers gave her the cruise as a gift for her retirement. She also recently lost her mother so she's not really in the mind frame for a fun time. But she goes anyway and meets wonderful people who respect what she's going through but who also help her see the other side of things so that she can continue on with her life.

I love that I'll have this story to go back to when I'm longing to go cruising again. Uncharted Waters will always have a special place in my heart, both for the memorable characters and storyline but also for the wonderful experience of being able to sail back to Alaska.

I highly recommend Uncharted Waters, as well as this whole series, as an escape and as a way to experience the fun of a cruise or two, or eight.

I received a copy of Uncharted Waters from the author and this is my honest opinion.

About the author

Tammy L. Grace is a USA Today bestselling and award winning author who writes women's fiction, mysteries, and sweet Christmas stories. She also writes about the bond we have with dogs using her pen name, Casey Wilson. Tammy is known for creating perfect escapes, unforgettable characters, and binge-worthy series.

When Tammy isn't working on ideas for a novel, she's spending time with family and friends or supporting her addiction to books and chocolate. She and her husband have one grown son and a spoiled golden retriever. ~ Goodreads

Connect with Tammy

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Get ready to set sail on the trip of a lifetime! Eight amazing authors have come together to create this fun series, each book set on a cruise ship but with individual stories and characters. I have read a few of these authors, and love them already. Some are new-to-me authors but I'm excited to give their books a try.

Welcome Aboard contains the prologue to each story so the reader can get a taste of the story before it comes out. I have to admit that I am intrigued by all of them and can't wait to read all of the stories. Some of the characters have already grabbed my heart.

You can snag Welcome Aboard for free right now. Check it out and then sit back and wait in anticipation for each release, like I will be. I know it's going to be fun!