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The Promise of Us

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I love jamie beck and i loved the trauma aspect of this book. Living in a small town i can relate to all the little details of knowing everbody and loving your little home

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The Promise of Us by Jamie Beck a four-star read that shows promise. This had the bones of being a really great story and I’m sure for some people it will be, but for me it was just missing something, I think it was just one- or two-character flaws that got me. So, I’m also sure so many people whom they didn’t annoy will give it five-glowing stars as it is a great story. Claire has a great story and it need to be heard, it is told with a dignity and passion that will surprise you. It’s touching and compelling reading that makes this into a better story than it would have been otherwise.

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Claire's world has gotten small since she was shot. Almost too small. But then, Logan comes back to town- the guy she had a terrible crush on in high school- but he's with his sister Peyton, who was just rotten to Claire. Claire's business is in trouble, Peyton's recovering from cancer, and Logan, well Logan has both money and a desire to make things right. This is as much about friendship as it is a romance. It also touches on some serious themes (unusual in this genre) but does so responsibly. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A HEA.

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This is another great novel in this series. Claire has led an extra cautious life ever since a bullet wound took away her sense of security. She has made her life in her small Connecticut hometown, not venturing far from the town. She's gone into business with her best friend, but they need extra funds and her former best friend's brother Logan could be the answer to their financial troubles.

Logan is back in town to help his sister who is fighting cancer. He's a photographer who loves traveling the world, and he just happens to need help renovating his condo in NYC - that's where Claire can come in. First she needs to learn to be friends with him again (and maybe look past the major crush she's had on Logan since...forever.) Then she needs to get past the fact he really wants Claire and his sister to be friends once again.

She agrees to help, and they begin exploring a romantic relationship, with her fully understanding he won't stay in their small town forever. But will she be able to venture further out?

This book is so real and heartwarming and a little bit heartbreaking in parts. I loved it.

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I love reading Jamie Beck. There is crafting well thought out concepts and always a special feel to the works. The Promise of Us continues the winning ways of this author.

We have a woman who had extreme talent in tennis and was on her way to making a name for herself. She had the unfortunate fateful experience of being in the way of a bullet not meant for her. This halted her tennis career, left her with a lifetime pain and a need for another career. Claire rose to the occasion and became a highly talented interior designer.

This wasn't the first time, Claire had to step away from something important to her. The last time was when her childhood best friend for life took Claire's boyfriend from her. She overcame that and moved forward....devastatingly hurt but bore the hurt and moved on...or so she thought.

Now Claire and her business partner are in a tough position. Although their company had been successful, lately things have not been happening as it should. This has left them needing a big project which will get them out of this pickle.

When the brother and sister who played such a huge part of her childhood return to town, Claire is presented with a couple of challenges. First, Peyton, the ex BFF has been stricken with cancer and her brother Logan has put his photographic career on hold. Logan loves his sis and would do whatever to make this battle better. Peyton misses her old friend and Logan wants to bring them back together so he figures out a way to push this with a redo of his condo.

Claire needs the business for her company...
Logan figures he will be able to work on Claire and get her to understand his sister...
The only hiccup is Claire seems to still have feelings for Logan and he is someone who she thinks she should stay far away from.

Jamie Beck takes all of this and works magic.

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Claire and Logan go way back. She has had a crush on him since they were little but ever since Peyton, Logan’s sister who once was also Claire’s best friend, took her boyfriend from her, she has hated them both. Especially Peyton for the hurt she caused, but given the fact that Logan is on her side on this, he’s to be hated too. The problem is, her business has hit a bad place, and she needs new jobs as soon as possible, especially ones that pay well, like renovating Logan’s condo would pay.

I really like this story. Such a sweet, small-town vibe book!

So Claire was shot on her hip in a random shooting. Since then, besides the physical pain that never disappears, she was also left with a lot of psychological scars. She’s afraid of going to crowded places because the possibility of something dangerous happening is higher than it is in quiet places. So you could say she’s a very insecure character.

On the other hand, Logan goes to the most dangerous places to photograph. He has stopped working to help his sister Peyton go through cancer and he knows that of the things that would make Peyton really happy was Claire’s friendship. So he tries to get on Claire’s good side to persuade her into forgiving Peyton and hiring her to redecorate his condo is the perfect excuse. But even though in the beginning his only purpose was to get Claire and Peyton to be friends again, along the way his intentions change and he starts seeing Claire differently. This is where we get to see a very thoughtful Logan that I absolutely loved!

Jamie Beck is one of my favorites. I’ve read her books All we knew and When we knew from the Cabot Series that I absolutely loved, and The memory of you, the first book of the Sanctuary Sound Series, and they’re all really sweet and endearing just like this one. So I would recommend this book to any fans of the author.

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This story is about facing your fears, finding yourself, and the changing relationships in your life. This is a sweet romance story where the characters show a lot of growth. They’re really just trying to figure out who they are in the world. Claire is so strong, but also caged by her fears. She’s trying to navigate her friendship, or lack there of with Payton, and her attraction to Payton's brother Logan. Logan is super caring and has the best intentions but you know what they say, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions." Logan seems way more put together, but he’s also trying to figure out himself throughout the story. It's like both characters don't even realize they need change to be happy. Overall, this was an easy and entertaining read!

Thanks to Montlake Romance and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

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Claire is trying to focus on building and expanding her business as she faces yet another challenge: the return of her former best friend, Peyton, who betrayed her. Claire has battled back from adversity before, when she lost her budding tennis career for simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She's a very talented interior designer and she enjoys working with her best friend, Steffi, but they need more business and fast.

Logan was born in a family of wealth and privilege. Apart from his parents who always seemed more concerned with the family name and reputation, Logan has had a pretty easy life. He's handsome, sexy, charming, and confident. He's an incredibly talented photographer who loves to travel and make the most of every moment. When he learned of Peyton's cancer diagnosis, he just about dropped everything to be by her side.

Logan has never had an issue with going after what he wants and he firmly believes that the ends justify the means when it comes to getting what he wants. At the top of his wish list is for Claire to forgive Peyton and resume their friendship again. Logan and Claire have known each other for most of their lives and he's surprised by how much Claire has changed. She may still blush around him, but she's also calling him out on his motivations.

Claire is dismayed to realize she hasn't outgrown her crush on Logan. They are opposites is just about every way, including their views on Peyton. In taking on the redesign of Logan's New York apartment, she can't avoid spending time with Logan. He challenges her to rethink her life and willingness to take chances while she challenges him to change his relationship with his parents.

The Promise of Us is emotional, healing, and sweet. Jamie Beck provided conflict, angst, romance, and friendship, while developing the characters and relationships. Ms. Beck continued to develop an interesting cast of characters for the Sanctuary Sound series. The Promise of Us can be read as a standalone book in the series. Fans of Catherine Anderson and Shelly Alexander will enjoy The Promise of Us.

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I though this was a great second book in the series. I liked this one just as much as the first one. Great for a rainy afternoon. Highly recommend!

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Loved it. Jamie Beck has a true talent when it comes to writing. Her stories are beautifully done, with so much heart & soul. They take us on a journey through love & friendship, joy & sadness, despair & defeat & endearing loyalty. As with all her stories the topics faced are serious & life altering at times which only grabs you & draws you in further & The Promise of Us is no different. The heart wrenching story of lost friendships, dealing with a new reality because of illness & the after effects of someone’s poor choices & living in a small town where everyone knows the story & everyone has an opinion. Claire & Peyton had been childhood friends until a poor choice changed all that. Now Logan is bringing his sister home to heal & hopes to heal the rift between the two friends. What he doesn’t expect is to have his life changed by Claire. As he tries to get her to forgive Peyton & start to live a new life unafraid of what ifs, the past & statistics he sees Claire in a new way & Claire is given the chance to have Logan to herself in ways she only ever dreamed of. The rocky road to growth is marred with setbacks & hurtles that seem unpassable, but Logan & Claire push forward hoping their future will be better than their past or present. Definitely recommend this book & series.

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3.5 Stars! With this novel, I did something I never do, start a series mid-way. I’m a stickler for starting series from Book 1 and this is Book 2 in the Sanctuary Sound series and I loved it. Whilst I can see how the experience might have been enriched by understanding all the heroine’s best friend had been through in Book 1, I don’t think it’s necessary to have read it to understand Claire and Logan’s story.

This somewhat weighty romance novel covers such themes as fear, PTSD, random acts of violence, cancer, guilt, dealing with betrayal and forgiveness, but all done in the least melodramatic way that is a pleasure to read. Sanctuary Sound is a placid sort of setting that frames these somewhat heavy themes very nicely. This reminds me a lot of the work of Robin Carr or even of a soothing, emotional, but not heartbreaking romance.

I think sometimes the themes of forgiveness was dealt with a little ham-fistedly in the hands of the characters (especially Logan and the old book club ladies) and that’s why this doesn’t get the full four stars from me, but overall, I enjoyed reading this- my first (but hopefully not my last) from this author.

I received an advance reading copy from the publisher, Montlake Romance, through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would never praise a book I didn’t like just because I got it for free.

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I received an advanced copy of this book from the author and also from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am an avid reader/fan of Jamie Beck’s work. This book definitely doe not disappoint. I did not want to put the book down once I got started and I didn’t want it to end.

Claire is a special character and has known Logan since she was young - after crushing on him for many years they find themselves together. Sometimes we need to grow up, live our lives for ourselves and only then we can truly accept the love of another person.

Definitely make this one of your priority reads this year!

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While I really enjoyed the first book in this series, this one did not jibe as well for me. I really wanted to like Logan and Claire but did not quite connect with them as I would have liked. It was an interesting storyline and how the characters professions played a role in their choices. Overall it just was not for me. I do really like this author and look forward to what she comes out with next.

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I was so excited for this sweet romance and it did not disappoint. Endearing, relatable characters and a compelling story that beautifully depicted relationships and self discovery. I look forward to reading more from this series. Thanks to the publishers for the egalley!

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Claire has had a crush on her best friend’s brother, Logan, for forever. Claire never thought, however, that she would ever be the recipient of his tender attentions. And, although Claire’s romantic fantasies, thrived, whenever, she was in Logan’s arms, Claire did her best, to hold onto her heart. Because, Claire knew, that she was not Logan’s type. Logan dated adventurous, beautiful women, who wanted nothing more than a casual fling. And, that was so not Claire. So why was Logan playing with her heart?

Claire’s best friend, Peyton, Logan’s sister, had done the unthinkable to Claire. She had stolen Claire’s boyfriend, Todd. Unfortunately, that was not the only tragic event that crushed Claire’s spirit. Claire was also the victim of a violent crime that affected her mind, as well as her body.

If Logan could have any woman he wanted, why was he interested in Claire? Were Logan’s motives pure? Claire didn’t think so. Claire, Peyton, and Logan experienced hard life-lessons in this book. Loyalty, forgiveness, and acceptance did not come easy, especially for Claire.

The Promise of Us is a thought-provoking, captivating novel, filled with love and romance.

Thank you, Montlake Romance and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy.

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I received this book from Netgalley as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book of the highs and lows of friendships and is ultimately about the trust that lives between three life-long friends. This story revolves around Claire, Peyton, and Steffi. The challenges that are incorporated into this story are those including cancer diagnosis and treatment, divorce and PTSD. The story line was fun, but at times less than realistic. Though I did appreciate the attempts made at covering such difficult topics and teaching the reader the honest challenges of complicated lives.

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This book was quite enjoyable. The writing style was great and the story kept me captivated throughout.

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A beautiful story of self-discovery and self-reflection, but also on courage to venture outside of usual environments and to try something new.
The "Sanctuary Sounds"-series continues wiht "The Promise of Us" featuring Claire McKenna and Logan Prescott, who could not be more different to another. She is more of a homebody, who doesn't like to venture outside of her home town, because of a tragic accident in her past and Logan Prescott, who is always on the way to his next story where his photography takes him.
Worlds apart, but still perfect for each other.
Kept apart due to Claire unwillingness to forgive Logans sister for stealing her previous boyfriend.
A very nice small town story about two people finding each other and seeing each other in a different light, after years apart.
I really enjoyed the story, the conflicts they had to overcome and the sweet story telling. Somehow the characters already feel like friends.
I just felt, that some of the mentioned topics ( gun violence /attacts against citizens as well as the refugee crises in the Middle East) were a little bit too prominent and felt like waggling your finger against all the injustice in the world. Probably one topic would have been enough, as there is also the topic of cancer disease a focus, which is for many people more tangible and relable. Not saying the other topics should be ignored, but with these many "heavy" topics it might scare people to much.
Nevertheless I liked for both characters their personal growth and working on their short comings.
Very much looking forward to the 3rd book in the series as it tells the tale of Logans sister and the third woman of the Liliac Lane trio.

Thanks to Montlake Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.

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True friendship wins out in this wonderful book by Jamie Beck. Family and friendship struggle to find level footing, and a search for forgiveness. Loved the story of Claire, Logan and Peyton.

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This book was received as an ARC from Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you love romantic comedies with a dash of drama, this book is for you. I always love a story about a couple who knew each other back when they were little children and the dash of drama with his sister being her former best friend that betrayed her a while back and her brother is her childhood sweetheart. Romance have unique endings and they always end up working out in the end and this book is no different.

We will consider adding this title to our Romance collection in our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

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