A Promise of Fireflies
by Susan Haught
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Pub Date Jan 27 2016 | Archive Date Jun 30 2017
Description
A blood-stained journal holds the answers to secrets her mother took to the grave, but an enigmatic old man knows the answers--truths she never expected.
Another round of turmoil isn't on her agenda, but when Ryleigh Collins discovers a blood-stained journal among her deceased mother's belongings, her curiosity leads her to a puzzling Mark Twain look-alike who shatters her family history--and her sense of belonging.
Bearing a treasure chest of secrets and a deeply scarred heart, Ryleigh returns home to her ex-husband's appeal to take him back. Overwhelmed, she seeks refuge in the quiet majesty of the Rocky Mountains. But as the snow deepens, so do her feelings for Logan Cavanaugh, the distinctly reserved resort owner.
Two lost souls collide in a paralyzing snowstorm, but when the skies clear, Logan surrenders to a deepening guilt he can't fight. Ryleigh's sense of abandonment is further compromised with his sudden departure, though she refuses to believe they've left their shared memories frozen in the mountains of Colorado.
She's struggling with shocking truths while trying to move on; he's caught in a crossfire of a battle he doesn't know how to fight.
One woman. Three promises--one honored, one broken, one pledged.
A Promise of Fireflies is available for purchase in both print and ebook formats.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781523481934 |
| PRICE | $12.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Marcia K, Reviewer
This is a lovely story of a 43 year old woman's journey through her past. Ryleigh has had a really bad year. Her long marriage to her husband, Chandler, has ended because of his infidelity, her mother has died of cancer and her only child, Evan, is moving away to accept an internship. With the support of her best friend from childhood, Natalie, she starts going through her mother's things. Her mother was a very private person, but with the discovery of a journal and a "push" from her son and Natalie, she sets on a journey to discover who her parents really were. And with the guidance of the mysterious Ambrose, she discovers what was and what could be. I loved this book.
Peg G, Reviewer
A Promise of Fireflies by Susan Haught 5 stars
A Promise of Fireflies is a touching romantic love story, filled with beautiful lyrical prose and emotional twists.
Ryleigh Collins was still grieving over her husband’s betrayal when her mother died. Among her mother’s possessions, Ryleigh found a cryptic letter and a poetry journal. Wanting to unravel the mystery behind her new discoveries, Ryleigh boarded a plane to NY.
Once in NY, Ryleigh met with Ambrose, a wise old man who had known her mother well. He was not only able to shed light on the confusing letter and journal, but was able to reveal to Ryleigh, her mother’s darkest secret. This frail white-haired man also told Ryleigh that she would fall in love again. Ryleigh didn’t believe him, though, until it happened. But for Ryleigh, falling in love was one thing, giving her heart over and trusting another man, was something else altogether.
This book is well-written, enjoyable, and heartwarming. My favorite character was the eccentric Ambrose. His mysterious and mystical way, added, a bit of magic to this romantic story.
Deanna W, Media/Journalist
Love this book so much!! It is an awesome to read it!
Linda R, Reviewer
This is the first book I've read by Susan Haught. I really liked the characters and their relationships were well developed. Ryleigh and her best friend Natalie will either remind you of your relationship with your best friend or make you wish you had one just like Natalie. Ryleigh has had a rough year, her husband's affair, her mother's death and then she and Natalie find pictures, letters and a journal hidden in her Mother's things and it opens more questions. But when she decides to face the past she encounters even more than she thinks she can handle. Her college age son, Evan and she have a very good relationship and between his encouragement and Natalies' Ryleigh is thrust into a mystery and an adventure. I'm still trying to figure out Ambrose and there is some surprise in Logan's history. Great story. I look forward to others by this author.
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