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In PROMISES, she has created her most memorable cast of characters to date -- women and men whose lives intertwine in friendship and love, joy and tragedy, impossible dreams and heartbreaking betrayal::.
ELIZABETH -- A dedicated trauma surgeon, her only passion is for saving lives... until she loses her heart to Dr. Nicholas Chase, the new head of San Francisco's most prestigious transplant unit.
NICK -- He has secrets he will do anything to hide from the world... and especially from his beloved Elizabeth. He is determined not to let her see how much he cares, for loving him would certainly destroy her.
LARISA -- Fleeing her abusive and powerful husband, the beautiful former model turns to Elizabeth for help. But nothing can convince her that the terror is truly over... or that it's lime to love again.
From San Francisco to New York to Paris, Katherine Stone spins a tale of passion, hope, and dreams that will fill every reader's heart with PROMISES of love!
ELIZABETH -- A dedicated trauma surgeon, her only passion is for saving lives... until she loses her heart to Dr. Nicholas Chase, the new head of San Francisco's most prestigious transplant unit.
NICK -- He has secrets he will do anything to hide from the world... and especially from his beloved Elizabeth. He is determined not to let her see how much he cares, for loving him would certainly destroy her.
LARISA -- Fleeing her abusive and powerful husband, the beautiful former model turns to Elizabeth for help. But nothing can convince her that the terror is truly over... or that it's lime to love again.
From San Francisco to New York to Paris, Katherine Stone spins a tale of passion, hope, and dreams that will fill every reader's heart with PROMISES of love!
498 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
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Katherine Stone
71 books114 followersKatherine Stone is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including her new Christmas novel, SLEIGH BELLS RING.
Katherine's books have been translated into twenty languages and are sold worldwide. A physician who now writes full-time, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, physician and novelist Jack Chase (Fatal Analysis, Mortality Rate, The Magruder Transplant.
Katherine's website is www.katherinestone.com.
Jack's website is www.medicalthriller.com.
Katherine's books have been translated into twenty languages and are sold worldwide. A physician who now writes full-time, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, physician and novelist Jack Chase (Fatal Analysis, Mortality Rate, The Magruder Transplant.
Katherine's website is www.katherinestone.com.
Jack's website is www.medicalthriller.com.
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April 27, 2017
Leído el 08/11/2010
PROMESAS
4° Serie Multiautor "Romantísima"
Promises
La cirujana Elizabeth Jenings trabaja como ayudante del doctor Nick Chase, un pionero en técnicas de trasplantes.
La relación entre ambos discurre por cauces estrictamente profesionales, ya que el apuesto Nick, pese a su fama de mujeriego, se muestra en extremo reservado.
Sin embargo, cuando Elizabeth descubre la verdadera causa de su comportamiento, la relación toma un derrotero inesperado que unirá sus vidas para siempre.
PROMESAS
4° Serie Multiautor "Romantísima"
Promises
La cirujana Elizabeth Jenings trabaja como ayudante del doctor Nick Chase, un pionero en técnicas de trasplantes.
La relación entre ambos discurre por cauces estrictamente profesionales, ya que el apuesto Nick, pese a su fama de mujeriego, se muestra en extremo reservado.
Sin embargo, cuando Elizabeth descubre la verdadera causa de su comportamiento, la relación toma un derrotero inesperado que unirá sus vidas para siempre.
April 25, 2019
3,6
Es la historia que tiene varias historias. Toda principales. Cómo será que empieza con una pareja protagonista y termina con otra.
Muy melodramática.
Es la historia de la transplantista enamorada de su jefe mujeriego que no lo es y que esconde un hijo al que cría solo y lucha por no volver al alcoholismo que lo dominaba cuando su esposa lo manipuló con un hijo para casarse y lo abandonó a los seis meses porque no obtenía de él lo que quería.
NO PUEDO ESTAR CONTIGO PORQUE NO QUISE A MI BEBÉ Y SOY ALCOHOLICO Y USÉ A LAS MUJERES. Sí... claro que va a pasar eso.
Esta historia termina con Elizabeth salvándole la vida a Nick y a su hijo que fueron baleados y él rechazándola pero volviendo cuando nota que su vida no sería tal sin ella.
La otra historia con la que termina el libro es la de Larisa que deja a su marido golpeador y conoce al arquitecto Peter que presenta una fragancia y la quiere de modelo porque se encandiló de ella, a pesar de que es la ex mujer de su enemigo económico. El día que ella huyó, fue porque la violó después de haber perdido con él una licitación.
Termina la historia con que ella puede disparar (aunque tenía el trauma de no haberlo hecho de chiquita cuando la violó un cliente sexual que mandó su madre) y lo mata pero él la acuchilla y vienen nuevamente al rescate los dos cirujanos que luego de salvarla se arreglan.
Ella estaba embarazada aunque temía no poder.
NO PUEDO ESTAR CONTIGO PORQUE SOY UNA ASESINA.
Por Dios! ¡Qué ridículo! ¡Te estaban asesinando nena!
Tuvieron que convencerla de que el ex se sorprendió del disparo porque el arma que él le había regalado, tenía balas de salva y en realidad fue una niña que vio todo y volvió por un arma que la salvó. Pero claro... no se lo van a decir para que no tuviera que vivir con ese cargo de consciencia.
LA OTRA HISTORIA ES la menos importante. Es la de Christine que perdió a su marido de un cáncer y el médico que lo atendía es el amigo de Elizabeth, Stephen, y que nota que ella está pagando las cuentas cuando el seguro clasificó erróneamente a su marido y debía haber pagado. El médico corrige el error y ella se ofusca por su entrometimiento.
Pagaba las cuentas como si su marido muerto todavía la necesitara y ya no tenía qué hacer. Lo contacta para disculparse y empiezan a salir.
Es la historia que tiene varias historias. Toda principales. Cómo será que empieza con una pareja protagonista y termina con otra.
Muy melodramática.
Es la historia de la transplantista enamorada de su jefe mujeriego que no lo es y que esconde un hijo al que cría solo y lucha por no volver al alcoholismo que lo dominaba cuando su esposa lo manipuló con un hijo para casarse y lo abandonó a los seis meses porque no obtenía de él lo que quería.
NO PUEDO ESTAR CONTIGO PORQUE NO QUISE A MI BEBÉ Y SOY ALCOHOLICO Y USÉ A LAS MUJERES. Sí... claro que va a pasar eso.
Esta historia termina con Elizabeth salvándole la vida a Nick y a su hijo que fueron baleados y él rechazándola pero volviendo cuando nota que su vida no sería tal sin ella.
La otra historia con la que termina el libro es la de Larisa que deja a su marido golpeador y conoce al arquitecto Peter que presenta una fragancia y la quiere de modelo porque se encandiló de ella, a pesar de que es la ex mujer de su enemigo económico. El día que ella huyó, fue porque la violó después de haber perdido con él una licitación.
Termina la historia con que ella puede disparar (aunque tenía el trauma de no haberlo hecho de chiquita cuando la violó un cliente sexual que mandó su madre) y lo mata pero él la acuchilla y vienen nuevamente al rescate los dos cirujanos que luego de salvarla se arreglan.
Ella estaba embarazada aunque temía no poder.
NO PUEDO ESTAR CONTIGO PORQUE SOY UNA ASESINA.
Por Dios! ¡Qué ridículo! ¡Te estaban asesinando nena!
Tuvieron que convencerla de que el ex se sorprendió del disparo porque el arma que él le había regalado, tenía balas de salva y en realidad fue una niña que vio todo y volvió por un arma que la salvó. Pero claro... no se lo van a decir para que no tuviera que vivir con ese cargo de consciencia.
LA OTRA HISTORIA ES la menos importante. Es la de Christine que perdió a su marido de un cáncer y el médico que lo atendía es el amigo de Elizabeth, Stephen, y que nota que ella está pagando las cuentas cuando el seguro clasificó erróneamente a su marido y debía haber pagado. El médico corrige el error y ella se ofusca por su entrometimiento.
Pagaba las cuentas como si su marido muerto todavía la necesitara y ya no tenía qué hacer. Lo contacta para disculparse y empiezan a salir.
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October 16, 2013
Wow, so I told all my friends who recommended this to me that, although I very much enjoyed this book, it would prob not get the top rating for me but, you know, my mind was changed not long before the end of the book.
I have never, ever, read, nor have I ever been interested in reading any books with a hint of murder in it, and had I been told that this book did have a little murdur, I would not have read it. but in this case, i'm glad I wasn't told otherwise, I would have missed this great book obviously.
I am not sure if the murder sceen could have been taken out but I find I don't need to contemplate that. Of course, the guy needed something to happen to him, revenge of some kind, I do believe that.
I'm a sucker for romance but I guess, the reason why I was always going to give this book a 4 is probably because it did go on at times about things I wasn't interested in ie, modelling and fashion, but at the end of the day, it wasn't a big deal.
If i'm going to rate a book 5, it means I will want to read the particular book over again, and this, I decided in the end, I would.
I love how this book was presented and I can't see any problems with the author being too repetitive with descriptions as I've read some of the reviews on this page say.
Most importantly, because I'm the sucker for romance, I am so pleased that everybody found their true love in the end and they could live happily ever after.
I have never, ever, read, nor have I ever been interested in reading any books with a hint of murder in it, and had I been told that this book did have a little murdur, I would not have read it. but in this case, i'm glad I wasn't told otherwise, I would have missed this great book obviously.
I am not sure if the murder sceen could have been taken out but I find I don't need to contemplate that. Of course, the guy needed something to happen to him, revenge of some kind, I do believe that.
I'm a sucker for romance but I guess, the reason why I was always going to give this book a 4 is probably because it did go on at times about things I wasn't interested in ie, modelling and fashion, but at the end of the day, it wasn't a big deal.
If i'm going to rate a book 5, it means I will want to read the particular book over again, and this, I decided in the end, I would.
I love how this book was presented and I can't see any problems with the author being too repetitive with descriptions as I've read some of the reviews on this page say.
Most importantly, because I'm the sucker for romance, I am so pleased that everybody found their true love in the end and they could live happily ever after.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2009
She definitely has similar themes in her books but I still enjoyed it immensely.
July 29, 2019
La cirujana Elizabeth Jenings trabaja como ayudante del doctor Nick Chase, un pionero en técnicas de trasplantes. La relación entre ambos discurre por cauces estrictamente profesionales, ya que el apuesto Nick, pese a su fama de mujeriego, se muestra en extremo reservado. Sin embargo, cuando Elizabeth descubre la verdadera causa de su comportamiento, la relación toma un derrotero inesperado que unirá sus vidas para siempre.
No me gustó particularmente, aunq la trama es sumamente interesante y los personajes tienen mucha profundidad, creo q le faltó fuerza al romance entre Elizabeth y Nick. Ambos no me convencieron como pareja y es q creo q el drama personal de Nick lleva demasiado de la historia. De hecho, me ha parecido q él es exageramente infeliz y eso afectó su capacidad de conectar, pero lastimosamente eso se deja q demasiado de la historia vaya por el lado trágico y luego parece q el romance no termina de despegar.
No me gustó particularmente, aunq la trama es sumamente interesante y los personajes tienen mucha profundidad, creo q le faltó fuerza al romance entre Elizabeth y Nick. Ambos no me convencieron como pareja y es q creo q el drama personal de Nick lleva demasiado de la historia. De hecho, me ha parecido q él es exageramente infeliz y eso afectó su capacidad de conectar, pero lastimosamente eso se deja q demasiado de la historia vaya por el lado trágico y luego parece q el romance no termina de despegar.
June 10, 2018
Good easy read
A good, although somewhat predictable, read I enjoyed this on a long flight. Recommend as entertainment and relaxation. Moves quickly.
A good, although somewhat predictable, read I enjoyed this on a long flight. Recommend as entertainment and relaxation. Moves quickly.
May 8, 2024
I read this when I was 18. Ten years later, it’s still stuck with me. I urge you all to read it.
February 7, 2011
For a romance novel, it's not bad. I'm not well-read in romances (and will remain that way) but this book was neither offensive nor too boring, which I consider quite an accomplishment for the genre. The story is straight-forward, based around handsome, wealthy men and beautiful, successful women ... no surprises there. At the time, it was probably cutting edge in discussing some medical procedures just becoming known with the added bonus of one of its main female characters as an accomplished surgeon. It's aged fairly well but obviously isn't as remarkable on those accounts as it once would have been. My greatest complaints - which are not too great - revolve around the writing. The author is often overly-expressive, spelling out every thought and emotion in painful detail, which leads her descriptions to read a bit awkward at times, like she's trying too hard. It's also repetitive; if each reference to spun-gold and firelit hair were removed, the book would be a good twenty pages shorter. Some of the smaller details are questionable, especially around the "fight scene" toward the end, but nothing too glaring, especially in a romance novel. My greatest compliment - which
is
pretty great, I think - is that it does not compromise its integrity. This is written as a sort of innocent romance, devoid of lurid scenes. Granted, that may disappoint some other readers who have grown used to the sleaze and soft-core porn so common to the genre, but I was very pleased (relieved, even) that the intimate scenes were left to the imagination. Thank you, Miss Stone, for that.
September 4, 2015
6 stars!!!
When I first read this book in 2008, I had to reread it again and since then, it's been a favorite. It's one I reread, sometimes, just for the fun of it. But it's also one I reread on the days I feel off, or I'm down, or just want to feel all warm and gooey, because it is such a hope filled and fantastic book.
I fell in love with all the characters and they've remained with me all this time - even to the point that I considered a having a similar career as some of them! He he :). Even after all this time, I still find myself thinking about the choices they made and how their lives were (forever) changed by giving love a chance.
If you're someone who's been burned by love, this book will ignite a hope in you that it's still possible to find it again. If you're someone who's already had his/her great love, this book lets you know that there's still space for one more. And if you're someone struggling with unrequited love, this book will let you know that you're not alone and that if you don't give up hope, it can finally be yours.
As you can probably tell, I LOVE this book and to think that I discovered it by accident. Good Lord! Thank heaven for small favors. He he :)
But seriously, read this book! :)
When I first read this book in 2008, I had to reread it again and since then, it's been a favorite. It's one I reread, sometimes, just for the fun of it. But it's also one I reread on the days I feel off, or I'm down, or just want to feel all warm and gooey, because it is such a hope filled and fantastic book.
I fell in love with all the characters and they've remained with me all this time - even to the point that I considered a having a similar career as some of them! He he :). Even after all this time, I still find myself thinking about the choices they made and how their lives were (forever) changed by giving love a chance.
If you're someone who's been burned by love, this book will ignite a hope in you that it's still possible to find it again. If you're someone who's already had his/her great love, this book lets you know that there's still space for one more. And if you're someone struggling with unrequited love, this book will let you know that you're not alone and that if you don't give up hope, it can finally be yours.
As you can probably tell, I LOVE this book and to think that I discovered it by accident. Good Lord! Thank heaven for small favors. He he :)
But seriously, read this book! :)
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July 28, 2011My three star rating is probably impacted by the fact that I hardly ever read a romance novel. There are three main characters who struggle with their own doubts and demons while considering true love. Elizabeth is strong and patient while Larissa is hopeful and, dare I say it, hopeful. Stephen is insightful and caring. I think this is a good read for all die hard romantics.
April 1, 2016
Katherine Stone ha sido un verdadero descubrimiento, pero Promesas especialmente me ha llegado muy muy adentro. Sin duda alguna se trata de una historia que deseaba leer sin siquiera saber de ella, sin siquiera saber que existía. Si digo que me ha emocionado muchísimo me quedo corto, si digo que el final es inesperado también.
5
5
July 14, 2013
[2.5]
El intento de la autora de narrar tres historias de amor en poco más de trescientas páginas no ha tenido buenos resultados. Al final, no se profundiza en las relaciones y la pareja protagonista queda olvidada. El libro empecé muy bien, pero fue decayendo.
El intento de la autora de narrar tres historias de amor en poco más de trescientas páginas no ha tenido buenos resultados. Al final, no se profundiza en las relaciones y la pareja protagonista queda olvidada. El libro empecé muy bien, pero fue decayendo.
July 31, 2011
I read this book back in high school (10-11 years ago) and I remember reading it whenever I felt heartbroke because of my crushes eheheh I can say it's a pretty good one for pink moments!
October 1, 2011
Nick Chase m'a un peu refroidie et personnellement j'ai préféré l'histoire de la meilleure amie d'Elizabeth que j'ai trouvée beaucoup plus touchante.
July 17, 2012
Dis buk was a gem which v discovered in our school library. D memories which r associated wid it compells me 2 give it a 4.
February 10, 2013
If you like ramance novels this is a good one.
September 5, 2013
I immensely loved this book. The characters were incredible. The twist at the end shock me. The best part was the romance was left to the imagination. I must read book......
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May 20, 2019Good read twice
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May 24, 2019If you read this book, it promises to be good. Reader discretion is advised.
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