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The Firefighter's Promise
An accidental love…
When Jacqueline (Jax) Warren is in a serious motorcycle accident, firefighter Ryan Hudson is the first to arrive at the scene. Ryan takes a special interest in Jax, particularly when he discovers that her stepmother shows little interest in her. But Jax learned early in life that she can't rely on other people, and her six-year-old half brother is the only person she cares about.
Ryan convinces her to celebrate Thanksgiving with him and his family, to show her that not all families are like the one she's known. When he presents her with an unexpected gift, she finally lets him into her life…and her heart.
When Jacqueline (Jax) Warren is in a serious motorcycle accident, firefighter Ryan Hudson is the first to arrive at the scene. Ryan takes a special interest in Jax, particularly when he discovers that her stepmother shows little interest in her. But Jax learned early in life that she can't rely on other people, and her six-year-old half brother is the only person she cares about.
Ryan convinces her to celebrate Thanksgiving with him and his family, to show her that not all families are like the one she's known. When he presents her with an unexpected gift, she finally lets him into her life…and her heart.
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Short Story
Published November 23, 2015
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Kate James
16 books525 followersKate spent much of her childhood abroad before attending university in Canada. She built a successful business career, but her passion has always been literature. As a result, Kate turned her energy to her love of the written word. Kate's goal is to entertain her readers with engaging stories featuring strong, likable characters. Kate has been honored with numerous awards for her writing. She and her husband, Ken, enjoy traveling and the outdoors with their beloved Labrador Retrievers.
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November 25, 2015
A wonderful heartwarming story that covers many areas one being of abuse, the love of a child, wicked stepmother, finding love. Kate is a wonderful author that writes stories that touch your heart. She makes you believe in HAE.
Jax has never really had anyone love and care for her until Ryan. The only person who means anything to her is her young brother. Life is hard when you do the best for your brother with a stepmother who at times is cruel. She pushes forward to bring happiness to him but life does get in the way. The one thing she wants for him she is unable to give until Ryan steps in to make her Thanksgiving the best ever.
This was a wonderful touching read which made me sad. It is a story you can relate to with wonderful characters. Kate puts a lot into a short story never leaving anything out.I love this authors work. I always look forward to reading her new releases. This is an outstanding short read.
Jax has never really had anyone love and care for her until Ryan. The only person who means anything to her is her young brother. Life is hard when you do the best for your brother with a stepmother who at times is cruel. She pushes forward to bring happiness to him but life does get in the way. The one thing she wants for him she is unable to give until Ryan steps in to make her Thanksgiving the best ever.
This was a wonderful touching read which made me sad. It is a story you can relate to with wonderful characters. Kate puts a lot into a short story never leaving anything out.I love this authors work. I always look forward to reading her new releases. This is an outstanding short read.
November 23, 2015
Kate James' short story, The Firefighter's Promise, explicitly expresses the dangers and plights of motorcycle accidents, as well as the problems which can result from an unhappy home situation. When Jax (short for Jacqueline) is involved in one because of a careless driver, she must struggle to recover, not only from the injuries she sustained, but from the wrecked home life she had endured her entire life.
With only her six-year-old half-brother to love, Jax has little hope in her life--until Ryan Hudson comes on the scene. For reasons he can't fully explain, he finds himself at her bedside day after day, offering encouragement and gifts. And even after Jax is able to go home, he gives her understanding and care she's never had before.
Perhaps her first thanksgiving dinner and exposure to a real family will help her to open her heart to others and find true love.
With only her six-year-old half-brother to love, Jax has little hope in her life--until Ryan Hudson comes on the scene. For reasons he can't fully explain, he finds himself at her bedside day after day, offering encouragement and gifts. And even after Jax is able to go home, he gives her understanding and care she's never had before.
Perhaps her first thanksgiving dinner and exposure to a real family will help her to open her heart to others and find true love.
December 9, 2017
An absolutely perfect and lovely thanks giving story of a girl hurt in a motorcycle accident and finding a family to share her life with!
November 23, 2015
a sweet story about Jaz's recover after an accident and the man wanting to assist with that recovery. I'm not sure the amount of time passed from accident occurring to thanksgiving event occurring not sure if it was weeks before thanksgiving at the start of the story or it was a matter of days?
April 15, 2016
A nice story. A bit constrained plot and depth wise due to the short length, but not too badly. I liked it.
November 20, 2018
Will Jax let Ryan see her true heart?
The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James is a cautionary tale of riding a motorcycle and what could happen in an accident. Ms. James has woven a great story that could become a full-length novel.
In this one Jacqueline, aka Jax, is in a motorcycle accident and Ryan Hudson a firefighter is one of the people who helped her.
Jacqueline Warren
What I like about Jax is that she is hard working and a go-getter. Jax has her own business that she started. She loves her little half-brother despite who his mom is. What I don’t like about Jax is that she keeps pushing Ryan away and she is stubborn.
Ryan Hudson
What I like about Ryan is that he loves dogs and figures out way to help people in need. I adore that Ryan is trying to get Jax to open up. Ryan is a great guy and is entirely suitable for Jax. I couldn’t find anything not to like Ryan about. I was totally book-boyfriend-crushing.
Five Stars
The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James is another fantastic book. I loved the characters and the story. The Firefighter's Promise is my first book of Ms. James, and it’s a great introduction to her writing.
I am giving this book five stars and recommending it to anyone that loves romances.
This story is part of A Heartwarming Thanksgiving: An Anthology, from Thanksgiving in 2016; which is still available through Amazon.
Below are the other stories included. I will link them once I have finished each review.
Snow Day Baby by Amy Vastine
Wedding at Turkey Run by Liz Flaherty
Her Thanksgiving Soldier by Leigh Riker
Mr. Right All Along by Jennifer Snow
Falling for the Cowboy by Sophia Sasson
The Marriage Gift by Tara Taylor Quinn
Heart of a Hero by Pamela Tracy
Thankful for You by Karen Rock
Autumn at Jasper Lake by Carol Ross
The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James
Wedding of His Dreams by Cari Lynn Webb
The Sweetheart Tree by Rula Sinara
Married by Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
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The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James is a cautionary tale of riding a motorcycle and what could happen in an accident. Ms. James has woven a great story that could become a full-length novel.
In this one Jacqueline, aka Jax, is in a motorcycle accident and Ryan Hudson a firefighter is one of the people who helped her.
Jacqueline Warren
What I like about Jax is that she is hard working and a go-getter. Jax has her own business that she started. She loves her little half-brother despite who his mom is. What I don’t like about Jax is that she keeps pushing Ryan away and she is stubborn.
Ryan Hudson
What I like about Ryan is that he loves dogs and figures out way to help people in need. I adore that Ryan is trying to get Jax to open up. Ryan is a great guy and is entirely suitable for Jax. I couldn’t find anything not to like Ryan about. I was totally book-boyfriend-crushing.
Five Stars
The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James is another fantastic book. I loved the characters and the story. The Firefighter's Promise is my first book of Ms. James, and it’s a great introduction to her writing.
I am giving this book five stars and recommending it to anyone that loves romances.
This story is part of A Heartwarming Thanksgiving: An Anthology, from Thanksgiving in 2016; which is still available through Amazon.
Below are the other stories included. I will link them once I have finished each review.
Snow Day Baby by Amy Vastine
Wedding at Turkey Run by Liz Flaherty
Her Thanksgiving Soldier by Leigh Riker
Mr. Right All Along by Jennifer Snow
Falling for the Cowboy by Sophia Sasson
The Marriage Gift by Tara Taylor Quinn
Heart of a Hero by Pamela Tracy
Thankful for You by Karen Rock
Autumn at Jasper Lake by Carol Ross
The Firefighter’s Promise by Kate James
Wedding of His Dreams by Cari Lynn Webb
The Sweetheart Tree by Rula Sinara
Married by Thanksgiving by Melinda Curtis
Anyways until the next time enjoy this review brought to you by
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