Snow Out of Season

By Christy Brunke

Two pregnant women separated by time . . . Are they more connected than they know?

Shannon Henry is just starting to put her life back together after the death of her infant daughter when she discovers she’s pregnant again. Afraid of losing another child, at first she hides the news from her husband Wade. When her doctor presents her with the choice of either raising a child with Down syndrome or terminating the pregnancy, Shannon is torn. Then things strangely start going missing—their wedding picture, a bracelet with charms for their three children, Wade’s clothes on the floor which she’s always complained about. And why is she having nightmares about losing her husband?

Leslie Gardner is a high-school senior in 1979 who dreams of becoming a professional ballerina, but she discovers she is pregnant too. If she has the child, her chances of a dancing career and college are over, but her friend shows her another option. If she secretly has an abortion like her boyfriend wants, her problems will be over and her life can go on as planned.

While Shannon wrestles with her sanity, Leslie struggles with whether or not to tell her parents. Each must make a decision that will alter both the future and the past forever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mountainview Books, LLC
• Release date: Nov 20, 2015
• ISBN: 9781941291276

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Reviews for Snow Out of Season

[lcjohnson1988_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: Snow Out Of SeasonAuthor: Christy BrunkePages: 288Year: 2015Publisher: Mountainview BooksMy rating is 5 stars.What an original, confusing, suspenseful and heart-rending novel! Wondering what it’s about or why I describe the novel as I do? Well, it’s a story about two pregnant women in different stages of life. One is a teenager in 1979 while the other lives in 2014 and their stories seem as different as night and day. However, they both have at least one other thing in common other than being pregnant and that is both women have known deep heartache.What is apparent in the beginning of the book such as the plot or theme of the book becomes quite apparent at the end. The novel is a heart-gripping story that explores themes such as problematic pregnancy and teenage pregnancy with at least a point of view of how it affects the teenager.This is one of the most different types of stories I have ever read in my life. While not understanding it, there seemed to be a constant pull for me to go deeper and farther into the book. My heart was engaged at times; it hurt for what the character was feeling and at other times it was joyous. While the pregnant teen had friends with one wanting her to get an abortion, another wants to let family adopt it or are there other options?Continuously going between 1979 and 2014 the author keeps the audience wondering what is the tie between these two pregnant women? Or is there one? What is the point of the book? Whatever you do, read and be touched by the dramatic story written with so much heart it’s amazing. Having read it, I can now understand why it was an award winner. You definitely won’t be the same person when you’re done as when you started. I loved the story and sure hope you do as well!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[lamb521 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: Snow Out Of SeasonAuthor: Christy BrunkePages: 288Year: 2015Publisher: Mountainview BooksMy rating is 5 stars.What an original, confusing, suspenseful and heart-rending novel! Wondering what it’s about or why I describe the novel as I do? Well, it’s a story about two pregnant women in different stages of life. One is a teenager in 1979 while the other lives in 2014 and their stories seem as different as night and day. However, they both have at least one other thing in common other than being pregnant and that is both women have known deep heartache.What is apparent in the beginning of the book such as the plot or theme of the book becomes quite apparent at the end. The novel is a heart-gripping story that explores themes such as problematic pregnancy and teenage pregnancy with at least a point of view of how it affects the teenager.This is one of the most different types of stories I have ever read in my life. While not understanding it, there seemed to be a constant pull for me to go deeper and farther into the book. My heart was engaged at times; it hurt for what the character was feeling and at other times it was joyous. While the pregnant teen had friends with one wanting her to get an abortion, another wants to let family adopt it or are there other options?Continuously going between 1979 and 2014 the author keeps the audience wondering what is the tie between these two pregnant women? Or is there one? What is the point of the book? Whatever you do, read and be touched by the dramatic story written with so much heart it’s amazing. Having read it, I can now understand why it was an award winner. You definitely won’t be the same person when you’re done as when you started. I loved the story and sure hope you do as well!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”