The Daydream Cabin

I love Carolyn Brown's books and The Daydream Cabin did not disappoint. In fact, I think it may be Carolyn Brown's best work to date. Piney Wood Academy is a place for wayward girls. It can be the last place they go before reform school or jail. Jayden Bennett is roped into being a counselor there after her sister, Skyler, takes off for Europe and tells the school her sister, Jayden, will take over for her. After thinking about it and realizing she had no plans for the summer she accepts the job.

It is there that she meets so many loving people. Elijah Thomas is the drill instructor and Henry and Mary own the Academy. There are three cabins, each will hold three girls and their counselor. The day the girls arrive has Jayden wondering if she bit off more than she can chew. Unruly is an understatement to describe the girls. Back home she is a guidance counselor so she has the tools to help the girls but is not sure they will listen or let her help them.

Elijah was enthralled with Jayden the moment he saw her. He was a pilot the Air Force and saw three of his friends die. He wasn't able to save them and blamed himself for their deaths. His heart is now hardened. It appears to him that anyone he becomes close to ends up dying on him. To prevent any further hurt he will keep to himself. It isn't as easy as he thought it would be with Jayden around.

The nine girls that come for the eight week semester leave alot to be desired. They all voice that jail would be better than Piney Wood. The transformation over the course of eight weeks is unbelievable. I want to say more but I don't want to give anything away. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It will surely touch your heart. I loved every minute of this book and did not want it to end.

This is a "I can't put it down kind of book". What a wonderful story of children who come from "high society families" and one realizes they have troubles just like everyone else. Suspenseful and a page-turner.

WOW!! I loved this book!!! The story is so well-written and believable. The characters are amazing and well developed. This book had me mad, laughing out loud and in tears as well. WARNING...this book will capture you!! While it's not always easy and requires a lot of determination and self-examination...lives can be turned around and positive outcomes are very possible. Don't ever give up on yourself and KNOW that God is ALWAYS listening for your prayers.

Another must read from Author Carolyn Brown! This is a story filled with second chances and forgiveness with a generous sprinkle of love thrown in! School Guidance Counselor Jayden Bennett is looking forward to a stress free Summer vacation but her plans are changed when she agrees to work at a camp for troubled teens. With some hard feelings toward her older sister Skylar, Jayden slowly begins finding forgiveness as she helps guide her wayward girls towards a better path in life. Elijah Thomas, the "drill sergeant " at Piney Wood Academy also begins to bury his ghosts when he meets Jayden and begins to see a brighter future. I absolutely loved this novel. With moments of laughter and tears, I could not stop reading and imagining the beautiful changes that were taking place within each characters heart! Author Carolyn Brown's novels always gives me a feeling of hope! I am always looking forward to the next novel that this magnificent author releases!

I’m not really into it but will finish it

Book was in condition advertised.

Loved this book one of Carolyn Brown best book!!!

Well written, good story line but familiar. Liked the ending

A fast reading…a little to sugar for me

I just love this book, so much so that I'm giving it to my neice.