Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I fell in love with Maria Murnane when we met Waverly Bryson and she hasn't let me down since. Kat might be one of my new favorites. I love stories where people discover they might not be who they thought they were and go after what they want even if it's not what other people want for them. I enjoyed this book a lot and can't wait for Murnane's next one. ( )

I have read other novels by Maria Murnane prior to this novel, Katwalk. For the most part, I really enjoyed the other series of books she wrote about Waverly Bryson, start with novel #1, Perfect on Paper: The (Mis)Adventures of Waverly Bryson.

In this newest novel, Ms. Murnane introduces readers to a new character, Katrina Lynden. Katrina lives and works in Silicon Valley, CA and finds herself unfilled at her job as an accountant. When her best friend suggests that they quit their jobs and go and live in New York City for a couple of months Katrina agrees. One problem though, Katrina's best friend ends up not quitting and Katrina is jobless. After some prodding she does go to New York City and meets new people and gets to explore the city that never sleeps. Katrina's new friends start to call her "Kat" and as Kat, Katrina finally starts to find herself.

I have to say that I really did like/love this novel. It is a fairly typical fish out of water tale but in my mind had a great deal of heart infused throughout the novel. I felt for Kat since she has been told what to do all of her life but her parents and did not feel good enough to try her hand at painting. Even though she was successful at her previous job she was lonely. Getting to read about New York through this character's eyes made me want to hop a train and go visit NYC. Ms. Murnane manages to provide so many details on people and places that you feel as if you are hanging out with Kat as she sees these places for the first time.

There is also some romance interwoven in this novel, but I was glad to see that it was not the main plot of this novel. The main plot really was Kat finding herself and just having fun. I don't know if Ms. Murnane plans on re-visiting Kat and the other characters we meet in future novels but I really would enjoy a sequel.

Please note that I received this novel for free via the Amazon Vine Program. This novel will be released on August 12, 2014. ( )

Maria Murnane has yet another great book under her belt! This is one of those stories that you cannot help but to sit back smile over!
So we have Katrina. Katrina has always done what is expected of her. She got the college degree that made her parents content. She got the job that suited that degree. And she is miserable.
When her best friend suggests that they both quit their jobs and move to New York City for a few months, she is hesitant. She knows her family will not approve. She isn’t used to doing things to make her happy. And she most definitely is not the type to just up and move to a new city without a plan. Well, she bites the bullet. She quits her job. However, now she is embarking on this journey alone.
Right away, Katrina is making new friends. Which is not like her. In the course of finding her way through the city, she has made new connections that are quickly leaving lasting imprints on her. She has decided she likes the new her…
To say she is inexperienced in the love department is an understatement. She is clueless. She is naïve. So, as any clueless, naïve female, she falls into the trap of going out on dates with the wrong man, meanwhile the right one is right under her nose. However, you don’t learn unless you live, right?
In the end, this book is more about self-discovery and hard choices. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. I don’t foresee anyone being disappointed with this book. ( )

Maria Murnane has yet another great book under her belt! This is one of those stories that you cannot help but to sit back smile over!
So we have Katrina. Katrina has always done what is expected of her. She got the college degree that made her parents content. She got the job that suited that degree. And she is miserable.
When her best friend suggests that they both quit their jobs and move to New York City for a few months, she is hesitant. She knows her family will not approve. She isn’t used to doing things to make her happy. And she most definitely is not the type to just up and move to a new city without a plan. Well, she bites the bullet. She quits her job. However, now she is embarking on this journey alone.
Right away, Katrina is making new friends. Which is not like her. In the course of finding her way through the city, she has made new connections that are quickly leaving lasting imprints on her. She has decided she likes the new her…
To say she is inexperienced in the love department is an understatement. She is clueless. She is naïve. So, as any clueless, naïve female, she falls into the trap of going out on dates with the wrong man, meanwhile the right one is right under her nose. However, you don’t learn unless you live, right?
In the end, this book is more about self-discovery and hard choices. I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. I don’t foresee anyone being disappointed with this book. ( )

It has been a little bit since I have read a book by this author. So when I saw the latest offering I thought now is a good time to check this author out again. This was a charming read. I liked Kat. In fact, I kind of liked the way that her naïve ways came into play. She made me think of myself. I could totally picture myself as her if I just quit my job and moved to another state with no plans and no friends. Although, the romance storylines that played out in the story were predictable. Hated the one with Reid. I knew he was no good for Kat and did not like that time was spent on it but I understood the point as Kat learned and grew from the experience.

Loved her new neighbors, Shana and Grace. Also can't forget Josh. Then there is Justin. What a sweetheart. Oh and I have one word to say "pickleback". I had never heard of this word until this book. Now I am going to have to try it out. ( )