1. At the beginning of the story, Kay has a “boyfriend in every airport.” Why do you think she dates so many men? What need does this fill? What problems does it cause?

2. Roger Cooper goes out of his way to avoid women. Knowing his past, do you think his policy is wise or misguided? How do you handle known temptations in your life, or how have you seen others handle them well?

3. Both Kay and Roger grew up hearing lies about God or about themselves. How has that shaped their lives? How do they overcome this? Have you had to overcome lies in your life?

4. Kay’s deepest longing is for a home. What do you think lies behind that? Do you think a house by itself would have satisfied her?

5. Sometimes it’s easier for others to see our talents than to see them ourselves. This occurs with Roger and his gift of teaching. Has anyone pointed out a gift to you that surprised you --- but turned out to be true?

6. Kay grows up believing she must be good in order to be forgiven. How has this affected her? Although most of us know this concept isn’t true, how does it still seep into our thinking?

7. While Roger has easily accepted God’s mercy, he resists God’s good gifts in his life. Why do you think he does this? Have you ever resisted blessings in your life?

8. After Kay becomes a Christian, does her life get easier or harder? In what ways? How do you see this in your own life?

9. How does the ordeal in the second half of the book change Kay? Roger? Their relationship? How have ordeals shaped you?

10. Friendship is an important theme in the Wings of the Nightingale series. How are Kay, Mellie and Georgie good for each other? How does their friendship evolve during this story? During the series? Do you have a set of good friends you can rely on?

11. Your turn to tell the story! What do you imagine for Roger and Kay in the future? How about Tom and Mellie? Hutch and Georgie?

12. If you read WITH EVERY LETTER or ON DISTANT SHORES, did you enjoy following Tom and Mellie, and Hutch and Georgie?