Promises to Keep

by Dixie Land

Every successful operative gathers enemies throughout his career; AgentAlex Sheridan is no exception. When powerful drug lord Alfonse Guarinoescapes from prison, he is obsessed with seeking revenge against Alexfor destroying his lucrative drug empire.Alex and Angelina plan a romantic evening wihout their twoyear-old daughter. Alex enters their home to find his wife bound to achair, surrounded by three gunmen, weapons aimed at him. Criticallywounded and left for dead, Alex wakes to learn Angelina has vanishedwithout a trace. His only clue, a taunting note from “I promisedyou’d pay! This is so perfect. Your wife is convinced you’re dead. Youknow she is alive. What a lovely, sensous woman she is!”A pursuit that spans two continents begins, and every avenueAlex explores becomes a dead-end. Even her family’s fortune can’t buythem the ticket to Guarino. He has simply disappeared.Like many others who have found the dark-haired, blue-eyedbeauty irresistible, Guarino is captivated by Angelina. His deepest desireturns from vengeance to a compelling passion for her love.As the puzzle is pieced together, lives are indangered andrelationships are threatened, and answers come from some shockingsources. Every successful operative gathers enemies throughout his career; AgentAlex Sheridan is no exception. When powerful drug lord Alfonse Guarinoescapes from prison, he is obsessed with seeking revenge against Alexfor destroying his lucrative drug empire.Alex and Angelina plan a romantic evening wihout their twoyear-old daughter. Alex enters their home to find his wife bound to achair, surrounded by three gunmen, weapons aimed at him. Criticallywounded and left for dead, Alex wakes to learn Angelina has vanishedwithout a trace. His only clue, a taunting note from “I promisedyou’d pay! This is so perfect. Your wife is convinced you’re dead. Youknow she is alive. What a lovely, sensous woman she is!”A pursuit that spans two continents begins, and every avenueAlex explores becomes a dead-end. Even her family’s fortune can’t buythem the ticket to Guarino. He has simply disappeared.Like many others who have found the dark-haired, blue-eyedbeauty irresistible, Guarino is captivated by Angelina. His deepest desireturns from vengeance to a compelling passion for her love.As the puzzle is pieced together, lives are indangered andrelationships are threatened, and answers come from some shockingsources.

183 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2005

Reviews

[Karen Bartachek · Rating 5 out of 5]

By Karen B.

PROMISES TO KEEP by Dixie Land is a sequel to: CIRCLE OF SECRETS. The love story of Alex and Angelina continues and Guarino keeps his promise to seek revenge against Alex for destroying his lucrative drug empire. The plot thickens and Alex is left for dead while Angelina is kidnapped. Secrets are revealed and the fate of the characters twist and turn in this ever moving thriller of a story. You will be on the edge of your chair until the finish of the book. Highly recommended.

[Norma Hammer]

The adventure continues of Alex and Angelina and the kidnapping of Angelina when Alex was left for dead by some gunmen. Alex searched 2 continents for her. As bad as Guarino is, he is still capable of love and will not hurt Angelina but she isn't so sure of that. You are kept guessing what will happen to Angelina and will Guarino eventually hurt her? Will they find her in time? This is another book that will hold your attention to the very end. Norma Hammer - Clinton, IA