Life, Liberty, and Pursuit by Susan Kaye Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet and Satisfying Young Adult Romance!
Susan Kaye Quinn has created a warm, wet world in her debut novel Life, Liberty, and Pursuit. Eliza and David meet when he rescues her from falling into a swimming pool, and they continue to have cruise ship adventures on their whirlwind romance until they’re faced with the saddening prospect of a long-distance relationship. Susan keeps the reader in suspense the entire novel about what choices Eliza and David will make in navigating their murky future.
At first I thought “Here we go again with another wimpy damsel in distress” but I was very pleasantly surprised when Eliza proves her own mettle by rescuing David right back. They throw out a metaphorical life raft to each other, not only to save a life but also to save liberty and pursuit. I thoroughly enjoyed how their love and support enabled each to develop and to reach new heights. They became stronger individuals as a result of their union. As the character Nicholas states on page 191, “That’s what love is supposed to be like. It’s supposed to make you better.” I couldn’t agree more.
A wonderful read, Susan!
Jennifer Lane Books 
YAY! Congratulations, Jen! I hope you (can relax and) have a lot of fun! 🙂
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Thanks, Nix! I'm really looking forward to it. I've invited some friends I haven't seen in a while.
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Good luck with the book signing! If you were a bit closer (I'm in Chicago) I'd pop by! 🙂
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Hey Sue! Thanks for the well wishes. My recent trip to Chicago was jam packed but if I have time in a future visit I'd love to meet you! I'm loving your book Life Liberty & Pursuit.
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thanks for stopping by and commenting. that was really great advice , thank you again, yes I'd just not think of characters as opponents heheh
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Jennifer,Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment. I absolutely love your blog. Congratulations on your novel!!! Best luck with your book signing… it's truly exciting.Doris
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Hi Eeleen, thank YOU for stopping by and good luck whipping those characters into shape! When I fenced with my characters in With Good Behavior, one of them ended up getting stabbed, yikes.
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Hi Doris, thank you for the kind comment about my blog. I'm really looking forward to my first book signing.
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Hello! I came over from Karen's marvellous blog BBQ – pleased to 'meet' you! :)Lovely review – gives me a great impression of the book without giving anything away. I think this will add to my TBR pile (which grows daily!)
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Ah, glad to find your blog! Loving this BBQ!
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Hi Jennifer, I liked the sound of that wine you mentioned at the BBQ, so though I'd come sniff around! Glad I did, I'm now a follower!
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Hi Jayne, welcome to the blog. I'm now a follower of yours too. I'm glad you enjoyed the review and you should definitely add Life Liberty and Pursuit to your lengthy TBR list!
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Welcome, Samantha! Here's some shrimp on the barbie.
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Thanks for dropping in, Mimi! I'm off to your blog now.
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Hey there, new follower on board! Love this because I'm actually a senior Psychology student, applying for grad schools and all : ) as well as an aspiring writer
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Oh you're applying to grad school — I'm sorry. 😉 Getting into grad school (a counseling psych M.A./Ph.D. program) was a very arduous process for me, so if you're going the clinical route and need any tips let me know. I love being a psychologist! Thanks for following, Erica. Jen xx
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Hey! I'm here from KarenG's bbq, and am now following on your networks. Lovely place you've got here. Drop by and visit if you get a chance. 🙂
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Hi! Just popping over from Karen's BBQ, nice to meet you!http://damselinadirtydress.blogspot.com
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Hi Jen – thanks for dropping by Crazy Jane's. Yes, we do have lots in common…I wish I was going to my first book launch though. Soon! I'll be following you and seeing what you get up to!Jan Morrison
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I'd really love to come there…too bad I live \”over the ocean\”, so I am \”over the sea\” ;)Bring back some wine for me !I hope you'll have a wonderful time !
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Hey Angie and Nicole–great blogs you gals have. Thanks for stopping by!Jan, Crazy Jane's was fun to visit. I hope you get to experience the book launch soon!Hello Cecile! Maybe they'll have Montrachet wine at the wine shop for my book signing 🙂
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Nice to \”meet\” you, Jennifer. I spent quite a few years in Columbus, OH, so I'm somewhat familiar with your stomping grounds. Just headed over from the BBQ to say hi!
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Hi Lisa, thank you for visiting. Would you like some Thai noodle salad? I do enjoy living in Columbus.
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What a lovely review, Jen! It makes me want to read the book. 🙂
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It was a lovely book, Nix!
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I hope it goes well. I'm bummed I can't come. Good luck! And thanks for letting me know 🙂
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Thanks for seeing if you could make it work. The signing went very well and it was a fun night.
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