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Promise, Texas (Heart of Texas #7)
by
Debbie Macomber (Goodreads Author)
Some of the people in Promise are from old ranching families—like the Westons and Pattersons—folks who arrived in the Hill Country more than a century ago. And then there are newcomers like Annie Applegate, who's looking for peace but finds a great deal more. She agrees to marry a widowed veterinarian for the sake of his children
and discovers that marriage can lead to lov...more
Paperback, 368 pages
Published
September 1st 2008
by Mira
(first published September 1st 1999)
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This book reminded me of tv series such as "Everwood" and "Men in Trees", as they revolve around the life of a small town, where some characters try to rebuilt their life and, of course, end up finding love.
It's not a great book, but it's a nice read, although there's a lot of characters and stories which, unfortunately, aren't very developed. Some characters might have their stories a bit more developed in previous books by this author, since I've learned on GoodReads that this book is the 7th...more
It's not a great book, but it's a nice read, although there's a lot of characters and stories which, unfortunately, aren't very developed. Some characters might have their stories a bit more developed in previous books by this author, since I've learned on GoodReads that this book is the 7th...more
Annie is ready for change in her life, and so at the urging of her best friend Jane she moves to Promise, Texas. What she finds there is a wonderfully supportive community of folks who are willing to support and love her. This includes a local widower who might turn out to be more than just a friend. Meanwhile we also learn about the sherrif's quest to win over a local schoolteacher, a host of other family and relationship problems, and a mystery involving the nearby ghost town of Bitter End. [r...more
#7 in the Heart of Texas series which brings a different couple (or two) together in each book. In Macomber's trademark sweet style, Annie Applegate comes to Promise at the urging of her childhood friend Dr. Jane (#4 Dr. Texas) after a car accident that leaves her scarred and dumped by her husband. Cue the widowered vet with two daughters...and you can guess where this is going. It's heartening that her book store is doing so well! Two other romantic threads are woven in: Sheriff Adam can't seem...more
I understand that the author after writing the first 6 stories about the people of Promise thought the series was finished. Her public wanted more and thus Promise Texas was written.
As with the rest of the stories, I loved it. We find out how the rest of the people in town go about their lives and of course find happiness, sometimes it is not so easy. We also find a little more about Richard the black sheep brother.
I have loved reading this series and think that anyone else would find it enter...more
As with the rest of the stories, I loved it. We find out how the rest of the people in town go about their lives and of course find happiness, sometimes it is not so easy. We also find a little more about Richard the black sheep brother.
I have loved reading this series and think that anyone else would find it enter...more
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Some three or four years after the events of the first six books in the Heart of Texas series, Debbie Macomber takes the reader back to Promise, Texas. Dr Jane Patterson’s friend, Annie Applegate, flees California where a car accident left her badly scarred and led to a nasty divorce, to live, at Jane’s urging, in Promise. Annie opens a bookstore and has soon captivated the town, including the local veterinarian, widower Dr Lucas Porter and his two young daughters. Eventually, what starts as a m...more
Apr 05, 2009
ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Heart of Texas fans only
This book is a sequel to her 6-part Heart of Texas series. You get to revisit all of the 6 couples from each book, plus two couples from the community. It's nice to hear how the couples you originally read about are doing now, several years later. However, as can be expected, there is a new romance in the book. Not one, but four, and all with unfamiliar characters but one. If I hadn't just finished reading the first 6 books last week, I might be confused. With so many couples running around, plu...more
Mar 30, 2013
Eddy Allen
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
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Due to popular demand, veteran author Debbie Macomber returns once more to Promise, the fictional town in the Texas hill country, site of Macomber's celebrated Heart of Texas series. Characters who have become like readers' old friends appear again, along with new faces including Annie Applegate, Gordon Pawling, and Nessa Boyd, who find romance when they least expect it. Love, intrigue, and tragedy are well known to the citizens of small-town Texas, where the past, present, and future collide as...more
If you know me at all, I can't start a series and not finish it. I can't stand not knowing the rest of the story. And so the story of Promise goes on...Predictable, entertaining, fluff. I think there is one more to go and of course, I'll be reading it too. Debbie Macomber is always a quick, easy read and can take you mind off of real life for just a bit. Ahhh....
Broke down and purchased one of this Authors mass produced books. It was very predictable and you can put your mind in neutral to read it. But this is just what I need sometimes, to go to a place where everyone loves and cares about each other, their families and things turn out just the way they should.
I received this book as a gift. And although I had not read the "Heart of Texas" series, I decided to read this book independently. A reviewer on Amazon shared that it can be read independent of the initial series and I heartily agree. If time permits, I'll go back and read the others some time.
In generally every Debbie Macomber title, there is a character who knits, but not this time...a nice change of pace. And yes, I know that Debbie loves knitting. I do too! Still, it was a refreshing change...more
In generally every Debbie Macomber title, there is a character who knits, but not this time...a nice change of pace. And yes, I know that Debbie loves knitting. I do too! Still, it was a refreshing change...more
What a wonderful conclusion to the folks in Promise! I loved seeing more love blossom and reading about the familiar characters but getting to know others as well.
This is one of those times where I can't say anything nice so I'm not going to say anything at all. I have no idea why these books are so popular.
This is the first book I have read by D. Macomber and I enjoyed it very much. An easy, fast read with good characters that one can like very much.
Typical Macomber. Pretty good. A LOT of stories/characters going at once. A little hard to keep track, but I managed.
Small town in Texas stor. I like most of the authors books. They always make you feel good and an eacy read.
Love this series. I have read a couple of them but cannot remember which ones.
Definitely want to read them all!
Definitely want to read them all!
A Texas based romance that is quick, clean and fun. Quickly picked up another of her books to read.
Sort of a sequel to her Heart of Texas series. Ties things up rather nicely.
Finally the mystery surrounding the ghost town of Bitter End has been solved!
Okay, I've liked other books by her better. Quick, not-deep thought read
Enjoying this book so far. I love how Debbie Macomber makes you feel as if you are a part of which ever community she is writing about. You grow to know and love the characters and want to know what happens to them.
That's enough of that series......
So so good I loved this series couldn't stop reading it
chick lit. more of the same
Its not one of her best.
Same old, same old.
easy read
Would love to read more about these families.........
Love This Series
The Heart of Texas series is one of my favorite series by Debbie Macomber.
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family, enduring friends...more
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The #1 New York Times bestselling author is best known for her ability to create compelling characters and bring their stories to life in her books. Drawing on her own experiences and observations, Debbie writes heartwarming tales about small-town life, home and family, enduring friends...more
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