The Promise

by J.M. Dragon

An accidental meeting with Melissa Grant, leads to an unexpected offer for Kris Lake, who just lost her job. Refurbishing a beach cottage, with the help of Melissa’s granddaughter. Claire Tremont is at a crossroads after a near-death accident changed her life. Once a socialite always on the go, she now resorts to hiding from life and more importantly her fiancé Racheal. When her grandmother insists she make good on a promise to help renovate the old cottage at Seasons, she reluctantly agrees. When Kris and Claire meet, their friendship is as tentative as the restoration project. As the cottage grows more beautiful with the changes being made, so does their relationship. Along the way, you will meet a delightful housekeeper, a womanizer, an ex-fiancé, Buddy the bird, and a beautiful local girl. Emotions run the full gamut, from smooth sailing to choppy waters ahead. Do outer imperfections prevent them from reaching the beauty that lives inside and the chance of a happy new life? Find out in this lovely romance that will fill you with heart-warming sensations throughout the story.

Genres: Lesbian

327 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 9, 2016

About the author

JM Dragon was born in the United Kingdom and after leading a hectic working life in logistics, made the startling decision to up root and move half way around the world to New Zealand. That decision changed her life, she is now a New Zealand citizen and looks at the country now as her home and in her words 'I wouldn't live anywhere else in the world it's fabulous'.
Her life changed dramatically to a lifestyle block owner of 3 acres, complete with 2 Alpacas, 80 chickens and 4 cats.
She has written for as long as she can remember and has in her portfolio many novels and short stories. Some of which are published.
Today she splits her time between, her home life 'those darn weeds and chickens', her business venture with Affinity Ebook Press NZ LTD and writing.

Reviews

[AC · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel like a racquetball in a tense match. Getting batted about at intense speeds and making screeching twists and turns in milliseconds. What the ?? heck.

Sorry I just could not see the appeal here although the premise of the story would have been good.

[Margaret L. Hedman · Rating 1 out of 5]

NO!

I did not like The Promise at all. A spoiled rich woman, Claire, who doesn't get expensive, coorrective facial surgery. Seriously? Who would believe this? And then does not step up to help her families failing business when her mother falls ill. UGH! Kris Lake 'keeping house' for months on end in an empty house. Did she go out looking for other work or possible renovation jobs during that Grace period? Sorry but this none of this was believable.

[Suzy Q · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this story. I have never read JM Dragon before so I didn't know what to expect. What I found was a refreshing story of 2 non perfect women. One damaged inside and one damaged outside. An accidental meeting with Melissa Grant, leads to an unexpected offer for Kris Lake, who just lost her job. Refurbishing a beach cottage, with the help of Melissa’s handicapped granddaughter.
Claire Tremont is at a crossroads after a near-death accident changed her life. Clair comes from money. Once a socialite always on the go, she now resorts to hiding from life. The story is about how they brought the best in each other and learned to love.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I liked this booked but at the same time found it slightly frustrating. The indecision and imaturity of Claire and her mother and Fern and Jess was frustrating. I felt like things were missing at the end too. Is Jess going to find someone? What's the story behind Summer? What's going on with Fern? What was the deal with Jess's visit with Claire in New York?