Waiting on Wednesday | When I Fall in Love

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When I Fall in Love by Susan May Warren

Tyndale House | July 1, 2014

About the Book

Hawaii was the last place Grace Christiansen ever imagined she’d vacation, much less fall in love. But when her family surprises her with a cooking retreat in paradise, she is pulled—or maybe yanked—away from her predictable, safe life and thrown headfirst into the adventure of a lifetime.

Max Sharpe may make his living on the ice as a pro hockey player, but he feels most at home in the kitchen. Which is why he lives for the three-week culinary vacation he takes each year in Hawaii. Upon being paired with Grace for a cooking competition, Max finds himself drawn to her passion, confidence, and perseverance. But just when Grace dares to dream of a future beyond her hometown, Max pulls away.

Wrestling with personal demons, Max fights against opening his heart to a love he knows he should never hope for. And as his secrets unfold, Grace is torn between the safe path in front of her and what her heart truly desires. If love means sacrificing her ideal happily ever after, Grace’s faith will face its toughest test yet.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

This series is absolutely amazing! I'd read pretty much any story from Susan May Warren, but I've been looking forward to Grace's. Throw in Hawaii, and I'm there!

Waiting on Wednesday | Firewall

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Firewall by DiAnn Mills

Tyndale House | July 1, 2014

About the Book

After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be.

Agent Grayson Hall’s number-one priority is to catch those responsible for the day’s act of terror. All evidence is pointing to Taryn and her new husband. But his instinct tells him her pleas of innocence are genuine. Is her naiveté just for show, or could she truly be another victim of a master scheme, possibly linked to the software she recently developed for her company?

With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I love romantic suspense, and DiAnn Mills is one of the best! I'm looking forward to a new FBI series from her!

Waiting on Wednesday | Captured by Love

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Captured by Love by Jody Hedlund

Bethany House | July 1, 2014

About the Book

Michigan Territory, 1814
A voyageur and a young woman swept up in a time of upheaval and danger discover firsthand the high price of freedom.

The British Army has taken control of Michilimackinac Island and its fort, forcing the Americans to swear an oath of loyalty to the crown in order to retain their land. Pierre Durant is a fur trader who returns after being away from the island for years, only to find the family farm a shambles and those he cares about starving and at the mercy of British invaders.

Torn between the adventurous life of fur trading and guilt over neglecting his defenseless mother, Pierre is drawn deeper into the fight against the British--and into a relationship with Angelique MacKenzie, a childhood friend who's grown into a beautiful woman. She now finds herself trapped by the circumstances of war and poverty, and the cruelty of her guardian, Ebenezer Whiley.

As tensions mount and the violence rages on, Pierre and Angelique must decide where their loyalties rest and how much they'll risk for love.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

When I discovered Jody Hedlund, she quickly became one of my favorite authors! She is also introducing me to new places and periods of history. I'm looking forward to visiting Michigan again with her in this new book.

Waiting on Wednesday | Seagrass Pier

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Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble

Thomas Nelson | July 1, 2014

About the Book

Seagrass Pier is the perfect place for Elin to hide from a killer, but an old love's ability to see her true heart could be her undoing.

When Elin Summerall contracted a virus that damaged her heart, she was lucky to get a transplant. At first it was an overwhelmingly good gift. But then she began to remember a murder she never witnessed—the murder of her heart's donor.

When she reveals what she knows to a disbelieving police officer, she's exposed as a witness and must flee for her life to a remote cottage on Hope Beach.

Fearing what might happen to her daughter and mother, she asks Marc Everton for help, though she hasn't seen him since the night her father died. She remembers that night with shame, and she never told Marc about their daughter.

Marc is less than convinced that Elin's "memories" are real. He is blindsided by the news about his daughter, but for her sake, he agrees to help. Then he begins to notice the small ways Elin is different. She now likes coffee, her musical tastes have changed, and she's ditched her jeans and sneakers for dresses and high heels.

As Elin tries to stay alive and bring the killer to justice, she begins to doubt her own identity. Did her new heart save her life only to cause her to lose herself? And if she's really changed, why does her new heart love Marc just as much as her old one did?

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

Colleen Coble knows how to write suspense. The last book in this series had a touch of creepy to it, so I'm not 100% what to expect from Seagrass Pier. But I do know it will be a great read!

Waiting on Wednesday | All Right Here

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All Right Here by Carre Armstrong Gardner

Tyndale House | June 1, 2014

About the Book

Ivy Darling can’t have children of her own, and her husband Nick’s resentment is forcing them apart. And while Ivy has the support and love of her large, close-knit family, Nick’s family has never welcomed her into the fold.

When the three children next door are abandoned by their mother, Ivy and Nick take them in for the night. One night becomes several, and suddenly Ivy and Nick find themselves foster parents to the only African-American kids in the town of Copper Cove, Maine. As Ivy grows more attached to the children, Nick refuses to accept their eclectic household as a permanent family. Just as Ivy begins to question whether or not she wants to save her emotionally barren marriage, Nick begins to discover how much Ivy and the children mean to him. But is his change of heart too little, too late? 

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

The cover initially attracted me to this book. (Yes, I judge books by their covers all the time!) But the synopsis seems strong. And I'm a huge fan of fostering, so I'm interested to read this fictional take on such hard topics.

Waiting on Wednesday | A Woman of Fortune

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A Woman of Fortune by Kellie Coates Gilbert

Revell | June 3, 2014

About the Book

You never know what you're really made of until you lose everything.

Texas socialite Claire Massey is living the dream--designer clothes, luxury cars, stunning homes. But everything comes crashing down when her charming cattle broker husband is arrested for fraud. Suddenly she finds herself facing attorneys, a media frenzy, and a trail of broken hearts. Betrayed and humiliated, Claire must face incredible odds to save her family--and discover a life worth living.

Author Kellie Coates Gilbert delivers a story both poignant and emotionally gripping that celebrates the kind of fortune that lasts.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

Kellie's first book was a powerful, emotional read, and I can still remember how I felt when I read it nearly two years ago! I'm certain this book will be just as wonderful and have been waiting a long time for a follow up!

Waiting on Wednesday | Saving Amelie

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Saving Amelie by Cathy Gohlke

Tyndale House | June 1, 2014

About the Book

Increasingly wary of her father’s genetic research, Rachel Kramer has determined that this trip with him to Germany—in the summer of 1939—will be her last. But a cryptic letter from her estranged friend, begging Rachel for help, changes everything. Married to SS officer Gerhardt Schlick, Kristine sees the dark tides turning and fears her husband views their daughter, Amelie, deaf since birth, as a blight on his Aryan bloodline.

Once courted by Schlick, Rachel knows he’s as dangerous as the swastikas that hang like ebony spiders from every government building in Berlin. She fears her father’s files may hold answers about Hitler’s plans for others, like Amelie, whom the regime deems “unworthy of life.” She risks searching his classified documents only to uncover shocking secrets about her own history and a family she’s never known.

Now hunted by the SS, Rachel turns to Jason Young—a driven, disarming American journalist and unlikely ally—who connects her to the resistance and to controversial theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Forced into hiding, Rachel’s every ideal is challenged as she and Jason walk a knife’s edge, risking their lives—and asking others to do the same—for those they barely know but come to love.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

Cathy Gohlke ... what a talented writer! And I don't think I've ever read a story quite like this one. I'm interested to learn more about this period in history.

Waiting on Wednesday | Somebody Like You

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Somebody Like You by Beth K. Vogt

Howard Books | May 13, 2014

About the Book

Can a young widow find love again with her husband’s reflection?

Haley’s three-year marriage to Sam, an army medic, ends tragically when he’s killed in Afghanistan. Her attempts to create a new life for herself are ambushed when she arrives home one evening—and finds her husband waiting for her. Did the military make an unimaginable mistake when they told her Sam was killed?

Too late to make things right with his estranged twin brother, Stephen discovers Sam never told Haley about him. As Haley and Stephen navigate their fragile relation­ship, they are inexorably drawn to each other. How can they honor the memory of a man whose death brought them together—and whose ghost could drive them apart?

Somebody Like You is a beautifully rendered, affecting novel, reminding us that while we can’t change the past, we have the choice to change the future and start anew. 

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I don't really know what to say except that I LOVED Beth's first book two years ago and have loved everything she's written since. This sounds like another stellar book!

Waiting on Wednesday | The One

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The One by Kiera Cass

HarperCollins Teen | May 6, 2014

About the Book

The time has come for one winner to be crowned.

When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It
I saw this beautiful cover on another blogger's blog a couple of months ago (can't find the post now ... sorry!) and thought it was gorgeous! When I read about the series, I knew I had to check it out. I decided to wait until a little closer to the release of the final book in the trilogy but didn't wait long enough. I'm dying to read The One and find out how it all turns out! Not much longer now. :)

Waiting on Wednesday | Silenced

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Silenced by Dani Pettrey

Bethany House | May 1

About the Book

Jake Knew Something Was Wrong. But He Never Guessed How Wrong.

A relaxing day of rock climbing takes a disturbing turn when Kayden McKenna's route brings her face-to-face with a dead climber. Is it a terrible accident or something darker? When the case is handed to overburdened sheriff Landon Grainger, he turns to Jake Westin for help. With Jake's past now revealed, he's ready to use his talent for investigation again--but he could never prepare for where the mystery will take him.

Kayden's climbing expertise soon leads her and Jake to the realization that the death was no accident. And worse, it seems the killer is onto them. When strange things begin happening in Yancey, Jake is terrified that once again his world may put someone he loves in danger. But the truth is far worse than he could ever imagine.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It
How could you not want to read a new novel by Dani Pettrey? I love romantic suspense, and I've LOVED Dani's other three novels. Plus, I'm excited to finally read Jake's story!

Waiting on Wednesday | Plain Faith

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Plain Faith by Ora-Jay and Irene Eash with Tricia Goyer

Zondervan | May 6, 2014

About the Book

This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters. After the accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough? Eventually Ora-Jay and Irene learned that grace—not works—was enough to ensure their place in eternity. But with that knowledge came the realization that they could no longer live in an Amish community that didn’t share this precious belief. Could they sever their connection to the Amish family they loved? This is the story of their journey to the hope that is heaven, a hope stronger than the loss of children, family, and a way of life. Fans of Amish fiction will appreciate such a real-life look into the Amish community, co-written by bestselling author Tricia Goyer, and readers of all kinds will resonate with this tale of courage, resilience, and the redemption found in the grace of Jesus.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It
I read Tricia Goyer's Big Sky series a couple of years ago and loved reading a different kind of Amish story. At the end, I wondered if something like that could actually happen to an Amish family. So I was super excited to read that Tricia was going to co-write a book with the couple that inspired that series. So looking forward to reading Plain Faith!

Waiting on Wednesday | Bridge to Haven

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Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers

Tyndale House | April 22, 2014

About the Book

To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she’s paid to finally feel like she’s somebody.

To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua—Abra’s closest friend—watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking bad boy who proclaims his love and lures her to Tinseltown. Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what’s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at an awful price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now, all she wants is a way back home.

In this riveting and highly anticipated tale of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, New York Times best-selling author Francine Rivers delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It
I've loved all of Francine Rivers' previous novels, so I'm sure this will be another great read. Plus, since she only publishes a new book every two years, I've been waiting for a new book for a while! :)

Waiting on Wednesday | A Broken Kind of Beautiful

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A Broken Kind of Beautiful by Katie Ganshert

WaterBrook Multnomah | April 15, 2014

About the Book

Sometimes everything you ever learned about yourself is wrong

Fashion is a fickle industry, a frightening fact for twenty-four year old model Ivy Clark. Ten years in and she’s learned a sacred truth—appearance is everything. Nobody cares about her broken past as long as she looks beautiful for the camera. This is the only life Ivy knows—so when it starts to unravel, she’ll do anything to hold on. Even if that means moving to the quaint island town of Greenbrier, South Carolina, to be the new face of her stepmother’s bridal wear line—an irony too rich for words, since Ivy is far from the pure bride in white.

If only her tenuous future didn’t rest in the hands of Davis Knight, her mysterious new photographer. Not only did he walk away from the kind of success Ivy longs for to work maintenance at a local church, he treats her differently than any man ever has. Somehow, Davis sees through the façade she works so hard to maintain. He, along with a cast of other characters, challenges everything Ivy has come to believe about beauty and worth. Is it possible that God sees her—a woman stained and broken by the world—yet wants her still?

Why I Can't Wait to Read It 
I've loved both of Katie's previous novels. She writes with such emotion, and I'm looking forward to reading another novel that will touch me in the same way her other stories have.

Waiting on Wednesday | Heart Failure

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Heart Failure by Richard Mabry

Thomas Nelson | October 15, 2013

About the Book

When her fiancé’s dangerous secrets turn her world upside-down, a beautiful doctor must choose between her own safety and the man she loves—and thought she knew.

Dr. Carrie Markham’s heart was broken by the death of her husband two years ago. Now, just as her medical practice is taking off, her fresh engagement to paralegal Adam Davidson seems almost too good to be true . . . until a drive-by shooting leaves Carrie on the floor of his car with glass falling around her.

When he confesses that Adam isn’t his real name and that he fled the witness protection program, Carrie is left with an impossible choice: should she abandon the fiancé she isn’t sure she really knows, or accept his claim of innocence and help him fight back against this faceless menace?

While Carrie struggles to decide whether to follow her heart or her head, the threats against them continue to escalate. Her life—as well as Adam’s—depends on making the right choice . . . and the clock is ticking.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I love medical suspense, and Richard Mabry is a fabulous storyteller! I've really enjoyed all of his books that I've read so far and think this one will be another that's right up my alley! Plus, the twist involving the witness protection program piques my interest from the get-go. I'm sure this will be an intriguing story! :)

Waiting on Wednesday | Promise to Return

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A Promise to Return by Elizabeth Byler Younts

Howard Books | October 8, 2013

About the Book

When World War II breaks out, Miriam’s fiancé, Henry, is drafted and sent to a conscientious objector camp. But when Henry feels called to fight on the front lines, he goes against the Amish church to follow God’s will—forcing Miriam to choose between the rules of her religion and the leading of her heart.

It’s 1943 and Miriam Coblentz and Henry Mast are nearing their wedding day when the unthinkable happens—Henry is drafted. However, since he is a part of the pacifist Amish tradition, Henry is sent to a conscientious objector Civilian Public Service camp. When he leaves for the work camp, his gaping absence turns Miriam’s life upside down. Little does she know that it’s only the beginning…

When Henry returns home, he brings news that shakes Miriam and their Amish community to the core. He tells Miriam he believes God has called him to enlist in the Army and fight for his country, leaving her to make an important decision. She soon must choose between loyalty to the peaceful life she’s always known and her love for Henry and her faith in their shared destiny.

Two worlds collide in this unforgettable debut novel, providing a fascinating and rare look into Amish culture during World War II. While Henry is battling enemies across the ocean, Miriam struggles between devotion to Henry and her love of the Amish way of life. One question is at the bottom of it all: will she follow her religion or her heart?

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I'm very selective in the "Amish fiction" I read. However, this story seems totally different from anything I've read yet, so I'm really looking forward to reading how the author creates a story that combines World War II and the Amish!

Waiting on Wednesday | A Talent for Trouble

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A Talent for Trouble by Jen Turano

Bethany House | October 1, 2013

About the Book

For years, Miss Felicia Murdock's every thought and action have been in pursuit of becoming a minister's wife. When the minister she'd set her sights on has other ideas, she decides something in her life needs to change--and soon--before she wastes any more time pretending to be someone she's not. If that means spreading her wings and embracing a more lively way of life, who's to say nay?

Grayson Sumner, Lord Sefton, has had more than enough of spreading his wings and only hopes to settle into the life of a respectable New York gentleman. Prompted by some friends to lift the spirits of the disappointed-in-love Miss Murdock, he is surprised to encounter an adventurous young lady with an unfortunate knack for stumbling into troublesome situations.

Just as Grayson decides he's had quite enough of her antics, his past comes back to haunt him and his presence in Felicia's life endangers her. As they work together to extricate themselves from this latest complication, will Grayson and Felicia decide they want to spend the rest of their lives keeping one another out of trouble?

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

Jen Turano is a fantastic author. She writes strong female characters and always adds a twist of humor into her stories. I can't wait to read her latest!

Waiting on Wednesday | Greetings from the Flipside

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Greetings from the Flipside 
by Rene Gutteridge & Cheryl McKay

B&H Books | October 2013

About the Book

Hope Landon has been rewriting other people's greeting cards since she was six years old -- there's always a funnier caption. She's all set to chase those creative dreams with her musician fiance in New York City until he leaves Hope at the altar, deciding he must not really love this girl if he can't write a song for her. That may give her something to write about . . .

Hope disappears alone on what was supposed to be the couple's monthlong honeymoon. Upon returning she learns of her funeral -- everyone in her life concluded Hope must have killed herself after being jilted. Needing a fresh start more than ever, she heads for the Big Apple only to discover it's not that easy to rent a place when you've been declared dead.

Taking shelter at the YWCA, Hope soon lands a job at a Christian inspirational greeting card company as an assistant to Jake, a guy who shut down his organization's humor department. She has lost her faith in love; he needs to find something or someone that will make him laugh.

Is there anything in the cards for these two? Find out in the truly original Greetings from the Flipside by authors Rene Gutteridge (Boo) and Cheryl McKay (screenplay for The Ultimate Gift).

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I read Misery Loves Company by Rene Gutteridge last month and loved it. Greetings from the Flipside sounds totally different, so I'm excited to see how Rene handles a different genre!

Waiting on Wednesday | A Christmas Gift for Rose

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A Christmas Gift for Rose by Tricia Goyer

Zondervan | September 24, 2013

About the Book

Born in the midst of the hardships of The Great Depression, Rose grew up in Berlin, Ohio, in the arms of a loving Amish family. But she is overwhelmed by self-doubt when she learns the truth of her birth. She was born Englisch and abandoned when her family moved West in search of work.
 

Was she meant to be Amish or would she have been better off growing up with her own kind—Englischers? And was her intended's gift of discovering her birth family given out of love or fear?
 

Inspired by a true story, A Christmas Gift for Rose is a heartwarming novella of sacrifice and deep love.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I'm a huge fan of Tricia Goyer. In fact, her Amish novels were some of the first I ever read and the ones that finally convinced me that there were at least a few Amish stories that I would enjoy. :) I'm looking forward to reading her latest and love that it's inspired by a true story!

Waiting on Wednesday | Fifteen Minutes

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Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury

Howard Books | October 29, 2013

About the Book

Zack Dylan has a dream. He wants to sing on the biggest stages, for the biggest crowds, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make it come true. But Zack also made a promise to his college sweetheart when he left Kentucky to compete on the popular TV show Fifteen Minutes: If he made it, nothing would change him or his faith in God.

Overnight, Zack becomes the nation’s most popular contestant, a country singer comparable to a young Tim McGraw. As his star rises, Zack is often asked to compromise and quiet his beliefs. Just as he’s on the verge of winning it all, his choices lead him to the brink of personal disaster. Meanwhile, a former Fifteen Minutes winner is searching for meaning amidst her own private losses. Can she warn Zack about the real price of fame? Or will Zack lose everything he loves for his fifteen minutes of glory?

From the novelist dubbed the “Queen of Christian Fiction” by Time magazine, Fifteen Minutes explores the cost of fame and celebrity set against the backdrop of America’s favorite singing competition.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

I absolutely LOVE Karen Kingsbury, and her most recent novels have reminded me of exactly why. What an amazing talent for story-telling and tugging at readers' heartstrings!

Waiting on Wednesday | Rebellious Heart

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Rebellious Heart by Jody Hedlund

Bethany House | September 1, 2013

About the Book

Massachusetts, 1763

A Love That Would Shape History Forever

Because she's a woman, higher learning was always closed to Susanna Smith. But her quick mind and quicker tongue never back down from a challenge. And she's determined to marry well, so she'll be able to continue her work with the less fortunate.

Growing up with little to his name, poor country lawyer Benjamin Ross dreams of impacting the world for the better. When introduced to the Smiths he's taken by Susanna's intelligence and independent spirit, but her parents refuse to see him as a suitor for their daughter.

When the life of a runaway indentured servant is threatened, Susanna is forced to choose between justice and mercy, and Ben becomes her unlikely advisor. But drawing closer to this man of principle and intellect lands her in a dangerous, secret world of rebellion and revolution against everything she once held dear.

Why I Can't Wait to Read It

Jody Hedlund writes incredibly beautiful stories! I have absolutely loved her previous books so I'm looking forward to this one. I'm also excited about the time this book is set in. There aren't many books set before, during, or after the American Revolution, and this time absolutely fascinates me. There are so many possibilities with the timing alone, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Jody chooses to do with it.