Finding Promise
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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- $2.99
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
Peril on the frontier challenges the faith of an heiress—and draws a handsome rancher into her life—in this western romance by the author of Promises Kept.
She may be an heiress, but Parker Promise Sinclair cares more about living an adventurous life than snaring a suitable husband. So it’s no surprise when she joins a Colorado wagon train—only to survive a massacre that leaves her with no memory, a target on her back—and her abiding faith tested by the only man who can possibly protect her.
His gunfighting skills and trail savvy have saved ex-U.S. Marshal Jake McBride more times than he can count. And his instincts tell him the only way to keep Promise alive is to take her along on his high-stakes cattle drive. But she soon proves she can ride and shoot with the best of them—and Jake finds it increasingly difficult to keep himself from falling for her. Soon, with danger closing in, they'll have only one chance to face their doubts, their fears—and their growing love . . .
Named by Booklist as one of the Top 10 Inspirational Books for 2015!
“Promise is a brave, resilient heroine of faith . . . [in] Dunn’s subtly inspirational western romance. Finding Promise follows Promises Kept in Dunn’s McBride Brothers series; libraries will want both and those to follow.” —Booklist, starred review
“An enjoyable historical romance with charming characters. While some of the characters have more grit than grins, it’s interesting to see them interact. The storyline is believable and flows smoothly, with nice twists and turns. Dunn is a talented author who gives fans what they expect in historical romance.” —RT Book Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
No amount of vivid descriptions of the landscape or daily life on a cattle ranch can rescue this slow and tepid 19th-century western. When Promise Sinclair left Charleston, S.C., with a wagon train, she was looking for adventure in Colorado. What she found was a gang of thieves, who massacred her fellow travelers and left her for dead. Rancher and ex-U.S. Marshal Jake McBride, on his way to Wyoming, is sickened by the destruction; not only does he get a doctor for Promise, he detours to Colorado to find her relatives and track down the murderers. Jake is the quintessential romance hero: strong, fiercely loyal to his family, and dedicated to justice. It's no surprise that Promise falls in love with him, especially since he saved her life. But readers will yawn as the supposedly willful Promise waits dutifully on the McBride ranch for the killers to be caught and for Jake to realize he loves her. Jake crisscrosses the west until he admits he wants Promise, and then he heads home for the requisite marriage proposal. There are no moments of the lovers learning about each other and falling in love together, making the ending unsatisfying.
