Sweet Dreams

Carla Stewart is one talented writer. I didn't know exactly how much until I was on a plane, reading the first chapter of Sweet Dreams, and found myself completely immersed in the story. Carla's lyricism and keen eye for detail really bring her characters to life. Dusty and Paisley are not just figm......more

Carla Stewart's latest offering is a tender story crafted with splendid prose. Dusty Fairchild and her cousin, Paisley, are wonderfully unique characters who sparkle with life, making me laugh, smile, and experience heart-ache as they leave childhood behind and enter the sometimes murky waters of ad......more

I was excited to receive this from Goodreads First Reads. It was a fun read with some touching moments that would make a good pool or beach read. The contrast between the two main characters Dusty and Paisley kept the book lighthearted with a few tense moments. Personally, I felt there wasn't enough......more

SWEET DREAMS by Carla Stewart (about the book) It's 1962, and Dusty Fairchild, daughter of a self-made millionaire and oilman, wants to go to college. Instead she is sent to a private finishing school in East Texas. Although she's never wanted for material possessions, Dusty longs for independence and......more