All shy meek Kaiya Palmieri wants is to get away for Christmas, to not have to face her families constant questions about when she’s going to settle down. Facing them means having to face the lie that she’s not bringing home the amazing boyfriend she’s told them about. But fate has a funny way of changing things up and when she gets stranded in the small country airport three hours from her … her hometown, snowed in for Christmas her heart takes flight when she finds that she’s not the only one stranded away from home.
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This is my first book by Caz May. I picked it because it was a short read, and also took place at Christmas time. I love Christmas time and any chance I can read Christmas stories I will take it.
Kaiya is an innocent girl who has big dreams and a secret crush. She has a best friend who is her solid sounding board for advice. You also get the feeling that Kaiya just wants to make her parents proud. She doesn’t want to disappoint them, even in the love department. On her journey home, lies become too much, and dreams seem too good to be true.
Luca is a man who knows what he wants. He wants a family and to be loved for himself and not his name. A chance encounter has him crashing into a blast from the past. Someone he never saw coming but couldn’t live without, Kaiya.
Eddie and Markos add humor into the mix. I like how they both helped Kaiya and Luca on their journey to their HEA. St. Nick even makes an appearance which just adds to the holiday charm. Baxter is a wild card. At first, I wanted to throat punch him. Then, I was like okay, is the author throwing me for a loop. Finally, I was like did she go there… yes, yes she did. I wasn’t sure what to make of him and karma came along in the end.
There were some moments in this story that I felt could be more fluid and transition in a more smooth manner. As a reader parts seemed choppy at times, especially in the cat and mouse game in the airport. There were also some typos that took me a bit to determine when someone was talking or not. I also wondered what the key was behind them saying Nato. Might not have been big but felt like an insider family secret, that as a reader I would have loved to know how it came about.
That said, it really was a cute quick romance story. I laughed, and got angry, and also swooned. If you like Christmas short stories, then check out Caz’s Take Flight. I think you will enjoy it. I will be checking out some other reads by Caz, and am excited to see what else she has written. Overall 4 twirling pointe shoes from this reader.
Caz May is a new aussie author for me and l will most definitely be reading more by her! l enjoyed Take Flight it was short, fun and a sexy Christmas romance read!
I had the privilege of reading an Advance Readers Copy of this book.
Caz May let me just start by saying this short story blew me away.
I remember when u first started writing it and I couldn’t wait for u to finish it cos I was addicted and wanted more.. I’m so glad u finished it…
This book is amazing. I love how all the characters flow and the chemistry is sizzling (but it always is with ur books)…
cheers to another book that’s awesome..
Short, sweet and steamy, Take Flight by Caz May is a charismatic read.
Kaiya Palmieri is as sweet as they get. So when she gets a call home for Christmas, she finally plucks the courage to divulge the secret she’s been harboring for the past year. Until she chickens out; in an attempt to set things straight she only digs herself deeper.
Instead of making it home, fate intervenes and leaves her stranded in a small country airport – now carrying a heavy heart. Will she make it home before Christmas or will Kaiya find another reason to stay stranded?
I absolutely loved this short read, so much that I devoured it.
If your wanting fast passed, passion and a real feel good read then this is for you.
I highly recommend for all that love a good swoon.
Did someone say Xmas?!?!?! OH MY GOSH!! Step aside Hallmark, Caz is here!
I absolutely LOVED this book! I am such a Hallmark nut. I love happily ever afters. I love Christmas and I love romance! Caz added all of that and more in this book. I received an ARC, so sorry guys you would have to wait until 3 Dec to read this, but trust me, it is SO worth the wait.
Ps: Luca = Girl Crush.
Thank you for writing this story! You nailed it!