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Promise Me #2
From That Moment
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan continues her sexy new contemporary stand-alone series with an enemies-to-lovers office romance.
Paris Trissel is in a dating rut. Despite the pact she made with her friends to find someone to share her life with, she’s throwing in the towel after only a few blind dates. Add in the fact that the new hire at the job she used to love happens to be the Brady brother she can’t stand, and Paris is having a terrible year.
Prior Brady’s life seems pretty perfect from the outside. He has a wonderful, caring girlfriend, a family he’s never been closer to, and a new job he can’t wait to sink his teeth and talents into. Too bad the woman he has to work with for hours a day hates him on sight.
Once the two are forced to find the balance between chemistry and temptation, however, they’ll realize they’re stronger together than apart. Except when Paris’s past comes back with a vengeance, bringing terror, pain, and horror with it, both she and Prior will have to lean on each other.
In more ways than one.
Paris Trissel is in a dating rut. Despite the pact she made with her friends to find someone to share her life with, she’s throwing in the towel after only a few blind dates. Add in the fact that the new hire at the job she used to love happens to be the Brady brother she can’t stand, and Paris is having a terrible year.
Prior Brady’s life seems pretty perfect from the outside. He has a wonderful, caring girlfriend, a family he’s never been closer to, and a new job he can’t wait to sink his teeth and talents into. Too bad the woman he has to work with for hours a day hates him on sight.
Once the two are forced to find the balance between chemistry and temptation, however, they’ll realize they’re stronger together than apart. Except when Paris’s past comes back with a vengeance, bringing terror, pain, and horror with it, both she and Prior will have to lean on each other.
In more ways than one.
314 pages, Paperback
First published August 18, 2020
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About the author
Carrie Ann Ryan
283 books6,353 followersCarrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Talon Pack, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She's the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over seventy-five novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
The Montgomery Ink World contains the following series, though each series is a stand alone and can be read in any order. Feel free to hop around:
The Montgomery Ink Series
The Gallagher Brothers Series
The Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs Series
The Whiskey and Lies Series
The Fractured Connections Series
The Montgomery Ink: Boulder Series
The Less Than Series
The Promise Me Series
Her Elements of Five Series is her Young Adult Romance series while her other series are all adult.
Her Talon Pack series is set in the same world as the Redwood Pack series, only 30 years later.
The Dante's Circle, Holiday, Montana, and Branded Packs series are all individual series as well.
The Montgomery Ink World contains the following series, though each series is a stand alone and can be read in any order. Feel free to hop around:
The Montgomery Ink Series
The Gallagher Brothers Series
The Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs Series
The Whiskey and Lies Series
The Fractured Connections Series
The Montgomery Ink: Boulder Series
The Less Than Series
The Promise Me Series
Her Elements of Five Series is her Young Adult Romance series while her other series are all adult.
Her Talon Pack series is set in the same world as the Redwood Pack series, only 30 years later.
The Dante's Circle, Holiday, Montana, and Branded Packs series are all individual series as well.
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August 18, 2020
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Prior and Paris were great characters and I loved that they didn't fall into a relationship super easily. They had a lot of animosity between them and had to work through some issues before they even became friends which I thought was really fun to see. Paris could come off as a little standoff-ish but once Prior broke down her walls we got to see that she was a strong character and perfect for Prior.
I loved the close family dynamic that we got to see with Prior's family and Paris' friends. They're a very tight group and always so supportive. I love seeing that in books and this author never fails to write amazing groups like that.
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Prior and Paris were great characters and I loved that they didn't fall into a relationship super easily. They had a lot of animosity between them and had to work through some issues before they even became friends which I thought was really fun to see. Paris could come off as a little standoff-ish but once Prior broke down her walls we got to see that she was a strong character and perfect for Prior.
I loved the close family dynamic that we got to see with Prior's family and Paris' friends. They're a very tight group and always so supportive. I love seeing that in books and this author never fails to write amazing groups like that.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 10, 2020
This was a cute (semi) enemies turned lovers (if you can call it that since it only lasted 2-3 chapters max) office romance.
Despite the instant love feels I got from this read, Prior and Paris were smoking hot together. I think they were able to even each other out and I enjoyed that they were straight forward with their relationship. It felt mature as in no petty ass drama that typically happens in romance drama (cliche misunderstandings, fights and all that jazz). Besides a crazed ex and the typical family drama, it was smooth sailing. I do want to point out that this did have an overly predictable storyline. It didn't seem like a whole lot was happening at some points of the story beside the last two chapters when the main characters are assaulted.
Nonetheless, it wasn't terrible so I'll give this author another go.
August 18, 2020
Ah-May-Zing!!! This was such a great read that I didn't want to put it down, in fact I was up most of the night so I could finish it.
We are learning that each of the girls haven't had an easy past and have made a little family within themselves, in this book we find out about Paris' past and here's a little warning - be ready with tissues because you will probably need them.
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We are learning that each of the girls haven't had an easy past and have made a little family within themselves, in this book we find out about Paris' past and here's a little warning - be ready with tissues because you will probably need them.
You can see my full review here: https://bit.ly/NBReviewFTM
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/NadineBookaholic
February 8, 2021
barely a 4 Star
I won’t say I didn’t enjoy this book because I did, but the fact that it was so similar to the first book when it came to the action stuff, sorta made it predictable.
Maybe “who” was behind it was a little bit of a mystery but what was going to happen was pretty predictable.
They were a great couple and I liked their journey from acquaintances….to coworkers….to friends….to more!
I won’t say I didn’t enjoy this book because I did, but the fact that it was so similar to the first book when it came to the action stuff, sorta made it predictable.
Maybe “who” was behind it was a little bit of a mystery but what was going to happen was pretty predictable.
They were a great couple and I liked their journey from acquaintances….to coworkers….to friends….to more!
August 22, 2020
From That Moment is the second book in the Promise Me series by Carrie Ann Ryan. The series is about four women who have troublesome pasts and a pact they made in order to help themselves move forward. Each book is a stand-alone and features a different couple. The blurb sums up the story very well which is why I don't want to say anything else because I might spoil something.
If you have read the previous book you already know this couple (and the next two I might add), but if you haven't fear not because this book includes everything you need to know about them. I didn't particularly like the fact that Prior had a girlfriend at the beginning of the book, but it helped a lot with the characters. Paris does not think highly of Prior, to put it mildly, I felt that the girlfriend thing acted as a barrier in order to allow them to get to truly know each other while at the same time setting some boundaries to make Paris more comfortable. I like how Prior and Paris slowly built their relationship, but I would have liked to see the girlfriend gone a little bit sooner.
There is some very heavy teasing for Macon and Dakota's story and I can't wait to get my hands on their book! I also wanna see Nate and Myra getting their happy ending because there were a lot of angry looks between them.
Overall, the book was good and I had a great time reading it! The characters were good and dimensional, there was suspense just like the first book and I felt like the characters truly fell in love with each other instead of been forced to because the plot dictated so. From that moment is another winner in the series!
If you have read the previous book you already know this couple (and the next two I might add), but if you haven't fear not because this book includes everything you need to know about them. I didn't particularly like the fact that Prior had a girlfriend at the beginning of the book, but it helped a lot with the characters. Paris does not think highly of Prior, to put it mildly, I felt that the girlfriend thing acted as a barrier in order to allow them to get to truly know each other while at the same time setting some boundaries to make Paris more comfortable. I like how Prior and Paris slowly built their relationship, but I would have liked to see the girlfriend gone a little bit sooner.
There is some very heavy teasing for Macon and Dakota's story and I can't wait to get my hands on their book! I also wanna see Nate and Myra getting their happy ending because there were a lot of angry looks between them.
Overall, the book was good and I had a great time reading it! The characters were good and dimensional, there was suspense just like the first book and I felt like the characters truly fell in love with each other instead of been forced to because the plot dictated so. From that moment is another winner in the series!
August 19, 2020
I don’t know about you, but I just love an enemies-to-lovers romance like From That Moment! Especially one that’s kinda sorta not really between enemies, more like Paris just doesn’t trust men period. As a woman working in a male dominated field, she’s known as someone who’s demanding and detail oriented. A real hard ass. But in her job as a software development, that’s her job—no, really it is!
And it’s a job function Prior definitely appreciates in his developer job—he needs Paris to test his software and help work out any possible bugs or problems. But Paris’s skillset isn’t the only thing Brady appreciates, he also really likes her as a person.
I really liked Paris and Prior. Their relationship was initially built on friendship—and quickly moved into attraction. And I loved watching Paris’s walls come down and allowing Brady to see the real her. I also love the dynamic between all the Brady brothers—they’re typical brotherly banter is fun and on point. Love the friendship between Paris and the girls too—Hazel, Dakota, and Myra are more like sisters than friends, and I can’t wait to see what happens next between Dakota and Macon in Far From Destined. ~ Missy, 4 stars
And it’s a job function Prior definitely appreciates in his developer job—he needs Paris to test his software and help work out any possible bugs or problems. But Paris’s skillset isn’t the only thing Brady appreciates, he also really likes her as a person.
I really liked Paris and Prior. Their relationship was initially built on friendship—and quickly moved into attraction. And I loved watching Paris’s walls come down and allowing Brady to see the real her. I also love the dynamic between all the Brady brothers—they’re typical brotherly banter is fun and on point. Love the friendship between Paris and the girls too—Hazel, Dakota, and Myra are more like sisters than friends, and I can’t wait to see what happens next between Dakota and Macon in Far From Destined. ~ Missy, 4 stars
August 19, 2020
This is the second book in the series about the Brady brothers. The premise is that a group of female friends decide to set each other up on dates so they can find their HEA. So far, two of the 4 have fallen for the Brady boys. We have met everyone already from the first book. This is Prior and Paris' story.
The two have been growling at each other for some time. No particular reason. When Prior takes some temp work at Paris' office, they suddenly find themselves needing to work out what is going on between them so there can be peace in the office.
I wouldn't call this enemies to lovers so much as lets agree to be friends and then oh my.... I like you a lot....et's go out on a date and see where that leads us.
A bit of suspense around Paris's back story. Nothing earth shattering. Just a nice get to know you romp. Looking forward to Dakota's story the most I think. Coming soon!
Great characters. Catch up on the series today!
*Complimentary copy provided for a n honest review.
The two have been growling at each other for some time. No particular reason. When Prior takes some temp work at Paris' office, they suddenly find themselves needing to work out what is going on between them so there can be peace in the office.
I wouldn't call this enemies to lovers so much as lets agree to be friends and then oh my.... I like you a lot....et's go out on a date and see where that leads us.
A bit of suspense around Paris's back story. Nothing earth shattering. Just a nice get to know you romp. Looking forward to Dakota's story the most I think. Coming soon!
Great characters. Catch up on the series today!
*Complimentary copy provided for a n honest review.
August 20, 2020
I really liked how the relationship slowly built between Paris and Prior. They had a basis of friendship, through common friends. Then when they started to work together, Prior was there to stand up for Paris against a horrible co-worker. When things changed between them it seemed very natural. When trouble came at Paris again and again, Prior was there for her. It was so great to see them get their HEA.
August 19, 2020
Paris and Brady are like oil and water so it is bad enough that they have to see each other socially as his brother and her best friend are together but now they need to work together. Her plan is to limit the time she needs to spend with him but it doesn’t help when he seems to have a talent for appearing on the blind dates she is convinced to go on against her better judgment.
Brady’s life couldn’t be more different than Paris’s as he is close to his family and is involved in a relationship however when he finds out all is not as it appears a friendship develops between them. As they spend time together the chemistry between them ignites but when Paris’s past resurfaces with a vengeance it places the future they could have together in jeopardy.
Paris’s strength and resilience shines through while Brady will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe. I enjoyed watching the relationship between them unfold and it is always fun to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
Brady’s life couldn’t be more different than Paris’s as he is close to his family and is involved in a relationship however when he finds out all is not as it appears a friendship develops between them. As they spend time together the chemistry between them ignites but when Paris’s past resurfaces with a vengeance it places the future they could have together in jeopardy.
Paris’s strength and resilience shines through while Brady will do whatever is necessary to keep her safe. I enjoyed watching the relationship between them unfold and it is always fun to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
August 16, 2020
4.85 stars
I am enjoying this series so much. And when I read the first book I just knew that Paris was going to be the difficult one. I knew that she wasn't going to take any nonsense from anyone and definitely earner her nick name... The Shark 🦈 😂
I loved that she and Prior were friends first and that they were there for each other in their times of need. And when the time came to tell him her secrets she didn't waste anytime.
Prior was just the sweetest ever. And even though his ex was a first class biatch he was still nice to her and wanted to help her.
Loved the action and drama in this book and the attraction and chemistry between thwm was just so good. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I am dying to read Dakota and Macons book... It's going to be so good💖💖
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Fay's Corner
I am enjoying this series so much. And when I read the first book I just knew that Paris was going to be the difficult one. I knew that she wasn't going to take any nonsense from anyone and definitely earner her nick name... The Shark 🦈 😂
I loved that she and Prior were friends first and that they were there for each other in their times of need. And when the time came to tell him her secrets she didn't waste anytime.
Prior was just the sweetest ever. And even though his ex was a first class biatch he was still nice to her and wanted to help her.
Loved the action and drama in this book and the attraction and chemistry between thwm was just so good. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I am dying to read Dakota and Macons book... It's going to be so good💖💖
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Fay's Corner
August 17, 2020
Prior and Paris are introduced to each other through Prior's brother dating Paris's best friend Hazel. Prior and Paris find that they are working with each other for the next six months. I liked how they began building a friendship due to their current situations. Paris was fulfilling her obligations of blind dates but they have been disastrous to say the least. Through working together they are forced to lean on each other and build a solid friendship. Paris has a pretty troubled childhood that she is forced to deal with. I loved how strong and fierce Paris is throughout the book but also love how Prior is accepting of it and does not try to dim her. Prior is happy to be on the sidelines and offer her support as needed. I enjoyed the twist at the end of the book because the villain was a surprise to me. I thought this was another great addition to the series. We are given a story with complex characters that deliver a great story but offer all the right emotions at the right time!
~Reemah💜
~Reemah💜
June 5, 2022
Review to come…..
December 4, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I’m again conflicted..this is good as a stand alone but as a continuation of the previous book, it feels odd that everyone keeps getting repeatedly attacked for different reasons and different stories.
I’m still kind of hooked and want to keep going with the series, so that counts for something!
The characters are quite enticing.
I’m again conflicted..this is good as a stand alone but as a continuation of the previous book, it feels odd that everyone keeps getting repeatedly attacked for different reasons and different stories.
I’m still kind of hooked and want to keep going with the series, so that counts for something!
The characters are quite enticing.
August 29, 2020
Wonderful new addition to this series! My favorite so far! I really enjoyed the snarky animosity between Paris and Prior in the beginning. Sparks abound and I loved that it was the heroine for a change who is closed-off and a little abrasive, for very good reasons, and the hero who is more obviously kind and non-confrontational. Prior is strong and genuine, and has a great capacity for love and friendship. He’s manly in all the good ways, without straying into toxic macho behavior. There’s no cheating here, phew, but Prior isn’t single when the story starts, and it takes him a little time to realize he needs to make some changes in his life. He is definitely not in a healthy relationship, Allison is manipulative to say the least, and there absolutely is more to his tentative friendship with Paris than he at first thinks. I liked the realism in the story, especially as it pertains to the challenges and misogyny Paris faces in her job, how she handles herself, Prior’s reactions, supportive but not fighting her battles for her. Like in the first book in this series, Paris and Prior also find themselves in an unexpected dangerous situation and things get quite dicey and scary. I was taken by surprise when I found out who exactly was the threat, which I loved! I hate when these kind of things are too predictable. As always with a Carrie Ann Ryan there’s a wonderful emotional depth to the main characters’ connection, and the relationship is balanced and equal. The blind dates were both hilarious and cringe worthy, and we get teasing glimpses of the coming couples in this series. Can’t wait to see who’s next!
For audiobook:
Narration: Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder both did a wonderful job with their narration for this story. Their voices blend beautifully together. Emma Wilder has a soft voice and does especially well with Paris’s more vulnerable moments, but also manages to capture her inner strength. Jason Clarke has a deep, warm voice which is a pleasure to listen to, and I really loved his voice for Prior. His performance really fit Prior’s laid-back charisma and steadfast nature.
For audiobook:
Narration: Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder both did a wonderful job with their narration for this story. Their voices blend beautifully together. Emma Wilder has a soft voice and does especially well with Paris’s more vulnerable moments, but also manages to capture her inner strength. Jason Clarke has a deep, warm voice which is a pleasure to listen to, and I really loved his voice for Prior. His performance really fit Prior’s laid-back charisma and steadfast nature.
September 2, 2020
Review for audiobook.
Loved it! 4.5 stars!
I absolutely loved listening to From That Moment by Carrie Ann Ryan. Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke truly brought Paris and Prior to life. It was emotional and captivating from start to finish. The second book in her Promise me series, this is Paris and Prior’s story. Though each book in the series can be read as a standalone, the series has interconnected family and friends and honestly, I loved the first book and highly recommend it. The woman in the series are helping each other move forward from their pasts and begin dating.
Paris has had some bad blind dates so far and is ready to throw in the towel but love usually comes where you at least expect it. Prior and Paris have always seemed to be at each other’s throats, so when he goes to work with Paris, can they learn to work together, right? I loved Paris. Though she carries some heavy baggage from her past, she is strong and determined. Prior was caring and protective. As lines begin to blur, can they see what they truly share before it’s too late? Another great listen from this author!
Listened and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading!
Loved it! 4.5 stars!
I absolutely loved listening to From That Moment by Carrie Ann Ryan. Emma Wilder and Jason Clarke truly brought Paris and Prior to life. It was emotional and captivating from start to finish. The second book in her Promise me series, this is Paris and Prior’s story. Though each book in the series can be read as a standalone, the series has interconnected family and friends and honestly, I loved the first book and highly recommend it. The woman in the series are helping each other move forward from their pasts and begin dating.
Paris has had some bad blind dates so far and is ready to throw in the towel but love usually comes where you at least expect it. Prior and Paris have always seemed to be at each other’s throats, so when he goes to work with Paris, can they learn to work together, right? I loved Paris. Though she carries some heavy baggage from her past, she is strong and determined. Prior was caring and protective. As lines begin to blur, can they see what they truly share before it’s too late? Another great listen from this author!
Listened and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
Happy reading!
August 8, 2020
Compromises!!!
Prior Brady's life seemed perfect to those on the outside, he had a caring and loving girlfriend, his relationship with his family couldn't been better even his relation with his sister Arden's ( WRAPPED IN INK ) in laws was great. He was starting a new job, he was excited about. But there was one obstacle, the woman he was supposed to be working with for the next six months hated him and he didn't know why.
Paris Trissel, came from a broken home, one that caused her more than a few broken bones. She did everything in her power to leave her past behind her. Now she had a job and her friends she loved, she just wasn't putting herself out there anymore. She'd been on a few blind dates and now she was calling it quits. Despite the pact she made with her three best-friends, Hazel ( FOREVER ONLY ONCE ), Dakota & Myra to find someone to share her life with. She wasn't having a great year. Not only was her love life nonexistent, the new hire at the job she used to love was the one Brady that she couldn't stand...Prior.
Both Paris and Prior had to compromise in order to be able to work with one another. There was an attraction between them that was undeniably visible. Yet they were forcing themselves not to act on it, but fate had something else in the works for them. When Paris's past came back to haunt her, they found that they were stronger together than apart.
Love the transition from enemies to friends to lovers between Paris and Prior. He showed her that just because he was a man, it didn't mean he couldn't use her help. It was a privilege to work along side her, she was beautiful, smart and very talented. He respected her. She saw a side of him that she never knew and it warmed her heart to know that he only shared that side of himself with her.
FROM THAT MOMENT is the second installment in Carrie Ann Ryan's PROMISE ME series. It was fun, intoxicating and fascinating. Carrie Ann Ryan had me hooked from the moment Prior and Paris met til the very end. Marvelous job plus 5 golden stars!🌟 🌟🌟🌟
****I received this book, without any obligation to review.****
****Characters icons & teasers courtesy of Carrie Ann Ryan.****
Prior Brady's life seemed perfect to those on the outside, he had a caring and loving girlfriend, his relationship with his family couldn't been better even his relation with his sister Arden's ( WRAPPED IN INK ) in laws was great. He was starting a new job, he was excited about. But there was one obstacle, the woman he was supposed to be working with for the next six months hated him and he didn't know why.
Paris Trissel, came from a broken home, one that caused her more than a few broken bones. She did everything in her power to leave her past behind her. Now she had a job and her friends she loved, she just wasn't putting herself out there anymore. She'd been on a few blind dates and now she was calling it quits. Despite the pact she made with her three best-friends, Hazel ( FOREVER ONLY ONCE ), Dakota & Myra to find someone to share her life with. She wasn't having a great year. Not only was her love life nonexistent, the new hire at the job she used to love was the one Brady that she couldn't stand...Prior.
Both Paris and Prior had to compromise in order to be able to work with one another. There was an attraction between them that was undeniably visible. Yet they were forcing themselves not to act on it, but fate had something else in the works for them. When Paris's past came back to haunt her, they found that they were stronger together than apart.
Love the transition from enemies to friends to lovers between Paris and Prior. He showed her that just because he was a man, it didn't mean he couldn't use her help. It was a privilege to work along side her, she was beautiful, smart and very talented. He respected her. She saw a side of him that she never knew and it warmed her heart to know that he only shared that side of himself with her.
FROM THAT MOMENT is the second installment in Carrie Ann Ryan's PROMISE ME series. It was fun, intoxicating and fascinating. Carrie Ann Ryan had me hooked from the moment Prior and Paris met til the very end. Marvelous job plus 5 golden stars!🌟 🌟🌟🌟
****I received this book, without any obligation to review.****
****Characters icons & teasers courtesy of Carrie Ann Ryan.****
August 18, 2020
The Promise Me series hooked me from the get go- four friends agreeing to set each other up on blind dates so they can find love- each romance starting with a blind date (of sorts) and each having some sort of murdery aspect of the story. I love parallelisms, so I was excited to see how Carrie would play out this premise with different couples as the series progressed.
In the second installment featuring Prior Brady and Paris, this is more of an enemies to lovers vibe- our leads already know each other since one is the best friend and the other the brother of our couple from book 1. Brady ends up working at the same company as Paris, and given their history of tension they immediately butt heads. The enemy vibe quickly dissipates however as they two grow more friendly. Prior is in a relationship while Paris is in a cycle of bad blind dates. Brady is privy to a particularly nasty one, resulting in their bond deepening and a friendship forming. Eventually Brady finds himself without his girlfriend, and Paris has sworn off the crappy dates- and a particularly traumatic experience bonds them further. Soon we learn there is some painful history that Paris hasn’t quite recovered from, and Prior turns out to be a steady and reliable friend. But, of course, the attraction grows to a feverish place, and like our premise promises, a dangerous finale awaits this couple.
Prior was pretty dreamy- nerdy, reliable, kind and empathetic. And sexy...oh sexy. And Paris really grew on me. She’s so strong and resilient despite the misogynistic crap she deals with at work and her painful past. I empathize with the vault she put around her heart and the distance she keeps from others- she’s just trying to protect herself. Prior breaks through it though- with compassion and patience and his steadiness.
I really loved how Carrie invested so much time in helping these two connect emotionally- it really paid off in terms of believable chemistry. That enemies to friends to lovers pacing and given that Prior is in an existing relationship, that does mean this book is a bit slower burn. The burn pays off though- these two have great physical chemistry and by the time we get there it feels more substantial because of the friendship groundwork laid. I kept waiting for the conflict/climax to start coming after we finally get these two into a romance, and it comes fast and hard. The ending felt a bit hasty in terms of pacing, especially after the more steady pace of the rest of the book- and our story wraps up a bit quickly. We get a nice and steamy epilogue though that soothes after fast paced climax.
Overall, a great second installment to this steamy, fast paced series. It was fun to see Carrie take the same architecture and build around it in totally different ways in book 2- has me excited to see what will play out in book 3!
In the second installment featuring Prior Brady and Paris, this is more of an enemies to lovers vibe- our leads already know each other since one is the best friend and the other the brother of our couple from book 1. Brady ends up working at the same company as Paris, and given their history of tension they immediately butt heads. The enemy vibe quickly dissipates however as they two grow more friendly. Prior is in a relationship while Paris is in a cycle of bad blind dates. Brady is privy to a particularly nasty one, resulting in their bond deepening and a friendship forming. Eventually Brady finds himself without his girlfriend, and Paris has sworn off the crappy dates- and a particularly traumatic experience bonds them further. Soon we learn there is some painful history that Paris hasn’t quite recovered from, and Prior turns out to be a steady and reliable friend. But, of course, the attraction grows to a feverish place, and like our premise promises, a dangerous finale awaits this couple.
Prior was pretty dreamy- nerdy, reliable, kind and empathetic. And sexy...oh sexy. And Paris really grew on me. She’s so strong and resilient despite the misogynistic crap she deals with at work and her painful past. I empathize with the vault she put around her heart and the distance she keeps from others- she’s just trying to protect herself. Prior breaks through it though- with compassion and patience and his steadiness.
I really loved how Carrie invested so much time in helping these two connect emotionally- it really paid off in terms of believable chemistry. That enemies to friends to lovers pacing and given that Prior is in an existing relationship, that does mean this book is a bit slower burn. The burn pays off though- these two have great physical chemistry and by the time we get there it feels more substantial because of the friendship groundwork laid. I kept waiting for the conflict/climax to start coming after we finally get these two into a romance, and it comes fast and hard. The ending felt a bit hasty in terms of pacing, especially after the more steady pace of the rest of the book- and our story wraps up a bit quickly. We get a nice and steamy epilogue though that soothes after fast paced climax.
Overall, a great second installment to this steamy, fast paced series. It was fun to see Carrie take the same architecture and build around it in totally different ways in book 2- has me excited to see what will play out in book 3!
August 12, 2020
Carrie Ann Ryan is only one of a handful of writers that can write great romance books whether it is the wolf series of Redwood Pack Box Set 3; Dante's Circle Box Set of witches and dragons. To the interlinking Montgomery Ink Montgomery Ink Box Set 2 series. Where now the Promise Me Series is a spin of from.
From That Moment is a brilliantly written 2nd book in the series — the storyline is superb and the story of Paris and Prior flows really well. The Promise Me series is about a group of woman who have made a pack to help each other find a man. Forever Only Once was the first book in the series featuring Cross and Hazel and now Paris's friends are set on finding her a man. Only trouble is the blind dates she has been on so far have been a disaster!
Prior is the brother of Cross so has known Paris for a while. Paris and Prior have always butted heads and now he is working for her it is even more difficult. Prior does have a girlfriend at the start of the book but there is no cheating.
I must admit I feel in love with Paris - she is a strong woman working in a mans world putting up with a lot of crap from her co-workers; she has had a really awful childhood one that nightmares are made of — this she keeps to her self and locks that part of her past away, but when the past and present collide Prior is the one that is their to pick up of the pieces.
Their is great chemistry between the two but the story starts of with two people that disliked each learning about each other and becoming friends first. I just loved that element of the story.
Well, done Carrie Ann Ryan for a another great story - I can't wait for the next one!
From That Moment is a brilliantly written 2nd book in the series — the storyline is superb and the story of Paris and Prior flows really well. The Promise Me series is about a group of woman who have made a pack to help each other find a man. Forever Only Once was the first book in the series featuring Cross and Hazel and now Paris's friends are set on finding her a man. Only trouble is the blind dates she has been on so far have been a disaster!
Prior is the brother of Cross so has known Paris for a while. Paris and Prior have always butted heads and now he is working for her it is even more difficult. Prior does have a girlfriend at the start of the book but there is no cheating.
I must admit I feel in love with Paris - she is a strong woman working in a mans world putting up with a lot of crap from her co-workers; she has had a really awful childhood one that nightmares are made of — this she keeps to her self and locks that part of her past away, but when the past and present collide Prior is the one that is their to pick up of the pieces.
Their is great chemistry between the two but the story starts of with two people that disliked each learning about each other and becoming friends first. I just loved that element of the story.
Well, done Carrie Ann Ryan for a another great story - I can't wait for the next one!
August 19, 2020
I have become so addicted to these spin off series. I knew from Cross & Hazel's story that this series was going to be amazing, and so far, I'm not wrong!!!
I really love a good enemies to lovers story. I love how there was this instant distaste and tension between Paris and Prior, much to Priors chagrin. This start to their tale was so awesome. It made for the perfect opening to a complicated relationship between the two of them. Add in their explosive chemistry and the slow burn we are tortured with, it was pretty epic. And of course it can't be easy. Carrie Ann put in some awesome villainesque characters to put a damper on things a few times. We also get some really hysterical blind dates and crazy ex's.
Other than the chemistry, I LOVED seeing the family and friends together! The Brady men are so close and the ladies even closer. Seeing this group together was super heart warming. Also, I LOVED the little bits of tension between those not paired, it is giving us THE BEST taste for the future!
My only complaint about this whole store, was the extreme drama. All of Carrie Ann's books have this, but this one was way more on the obvious side. I like an extra level of suspense, but this one was almost an eye roll moment for me. BUT, that did NOT ruin this book in any way. I still give it 4 stars because I was absolutely addicted beginning to end!
I really love a good enemies to lovers story. I love how there was this instant distaste and tension between Paris and Prior, much to Priors chagrin. This start to their tale was so awesome. It made for the perfect opening to a complicated relationship between the two of them. Add in their explosive chemistry and the slow burn we are tortured with, it was pretty epic. And of course it can't be easy. Carrie Ann put in some awesome villainesque characters to put a damper on things a few times. We also get some really hysterical blind dates and crazy ex's.
Other than the chemistry, I LOVED seeing the family and friends together! The Brady men are so close and the ladies even closer. Seeing this group together was super heart warming. Also, I LOVED the little bits of tension between those not paired, it is giving us THE BEST taste for the future!
My only complaint about this whole store, was the extreme drama. All of Carrie Ann's books have this, but this one was way more on the obvious side. I like an extra level of suspense, but this one was almost an eye roll moment for me. BUT, that did NOT ruin this book in any way. I still give it 4 stars because I was absolutely addicted beginning to end!
August 16, 2020
* Reviewed for A Book Nerd, a Bookseller and a Bibliophile *
Prior and Paris are introduced to each other through Prior's brother dating Paris's best friend Hazel. Prior and Paris find that they are working with each other for the next six months. I liked how they began building a friendship due to their current situations. Paris was fulfilling her obligations of blind dates but they have been disastrous to say the least. Through working together they are forced to lean on each other and build a solid friendship. Paris has a pretty troubled childhood that she is forced to deal with. I loved how strong and fierce Paris is throughout the book but also love how Prior is accepting of it and does not try to dim her. Prior is happy to be on the sidelines and offer her support as needed. I enjoyed the twist at the end of the book because the villain was a surprise to me. I thought this was another great addition to the series. We are given a story with complex characters that deliver a great story but offer all the right emotions at the right time!
Prior and Paris are introduced to each other through Prior's brother dating Paris's best friend Hazel. Prior and Paris find that they are working with each other for the next six months. I liked how they began building a friendship due to their current situations. Paris was fulfilling her obligations of blind dates but they have been disastrous to say the least. Through working together they are forced to lean on each other and build a solid friendship. Paris has a pretty troubled childhood that she is forced to deal with. I loved how strong and fierce Paris is throughout the book but also love how Prior is accepting of it and does not try to dim her. Prior is happy to be on the sidelines and offer her support as needed. I enjoyed the twist at the end of the book because the villain was a surprise to me. I thought this was another great addition to the series. We are given a story with complex characters that deliver a great story but offer all the right emotions at the right time!
August 10, 2020
I really enjoyed this story! It was a great read! Paris has a strong personality and I truly enjoyed getting to know her. She has overcome a horrible childhood and has stood strong. I really enjoyed Prior as well. I also liked the way that Prior interacted with Paris and her prickly side. They built a friendship that then turned into something more. I loved the way that things developed between them. I loved getting to see and catch up with other characters in this series as well. I love how close these two family groups are. This book can be read as a standalone as it is 2 different main characters and they have their own story to tell. You see them in the previous book and get to see some of their personalities in it, so if you have read that book, you will probably have a little more enjoyment/fun with the characters earlier on. There was plenty of action/intrigue to hold your attention as you try and figure out what is going on and who is coming at Paris.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
August 7, 2020
Both Paris and Prior are just like the rest of us. Dont have an f'n clue what they're doing and dont have a plan about anything, they're winging it, just like the rest of us. They're real and down to earth and have weird shitty days just like the rest of us.....and then they have omg wtf type days where you wouldnt believe it if you werent there.
They never planned on being together, that just happened. But boy am I glad it did. They WORK like the fates had deemed it.
I loved their story and I loved the glimpses we get into the other four singletons in their group. I have a hunch about them, I wonder if I'm right. Dowsnt matter, I know I'm gonna enjoy their journeys just as much as I enjoyed Paris and Prior. Please for all that's left of my sanity, Carrie Ann Ryan, if these two have kids....dont name them anything beginning with P. Please!!! X
Loved it, it felt real and genuine and a damn good read.
They never planned on being together, that just happened. But boy am I glad it did. They WORK like the fates had deemed it.
I loved their story and I loved the glimpses we get into the other four singletons in their group. I have a hunch about them, I wonder if I'm right. Dowsnt matter, I know I'm gonna enjoy their journeys just as much as I enjoyed Paris and Prior. Please for all that's left of my sanity, Carrie Ann Ryan, if these two have kids....dont name them anything beginning with P. Please!!! X
Loved it, it felt real and genuine and a damn good read.
August 23, 2020
Another stand out delivery
Carrie is one of my favorite auto-buy authors because she consistently (and frequently!) delivers superbly written books that draw me in from the beginning and don’t let me go until they’re over. In this one, I strongly related to Prior, as his job is the closest equivalent to my own that she’s written so far... good QA people are worth their weight in gold, and both Prior and I are smart enough to recognize this fact. And the twist at the end of the book caught me off guard, I definitely wasn’t expecting that. (Though, knowing Carrie, I probably should have, in retrospect.) As always, highly recommend; if you haven’t read her books yet, do yourself (and her clowder of cats) a favor and just buy her entire backlist. You won’t regret it. 😀
Carrie is one of my favorite auto-buy authors because she consistently (and frequently!) delivers superbly written books that draw me in from the beginning and don’t let me go until they’re over. In this one, I strongly related to Prior, as his job is the closest equivalent to my own that she’s written so far... good QA people are worth their weight in gold, and both Prior and I are smart enough to recognize this fact. And the twist at the end of the book caught me off guard, I definitely wasn’t expecting that. (Though, knowing Carrie, I probably should have, in retrospect.) As always, highly recommend; if you haven’t read her books yet, do yourself (and her clowder of cats) a favor and just buy her entire backlist. You won’t regret it. 😀
August 9, 2020
From That Moment by Carrie Ann Ryan is part of A Promise me series. This is Paris & Prior’s story. Even though they start off as sort of enemies, they are forced to work together and begin to develop a friendship. Neither one thinks it will go beyond that, but when tragedy strikes, all bets are off.
This is a well written book that delves into a dark, dangerous childhood. It does have some potential triggers, so you are forewarned. The secondary characters are wonderful, making you want their stories ASAP. From That Moment is a quick, easy read with some seriously hot scenes as well as danger and suspense. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book!
This is a well written book that delves into a dark, dangerous childhood. It does have some potential triggers, so you are forewarned. The secondary characters are wonderful, making you want their stories ASAP. From That Moment is a quick, easy read with some seriously hot scenes as well as danger and suspense. I’m anxiously awaiting the next book!
August 10, 2020
Once again Carrie Ann Ryan wrote a wonderful book. The writing is wonderful. Paris and Prior were combustible together. There’s mystery, angst and suspense along with the romance in this book. I look forward to the next book in the series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 21, 2025
From that Moment
Wow! What an intense, exciting, drama filled story. These two have to fond a way to work together, despite conflict within the work place. Some people who find difficulty taking instruction from female supervisors. As things change, and someone attacked her, not knowing for sure who, makes her suspicious of others. Great story, beautifully written.
Wow! What an intense, exciting, drama filled story. These two have to fond a way to work together, despite conflict within the work place. Some people who find difficulty taking instruction from female supervisors. As things change, and someone attacked her, not knowing for sure who, makes her suspicious of others. Great story, beautifully written.
August 9, 2020
Carrie Ann Ryan is one of my go to authors that never lets me down. She always delivers a great read and From That Moment does not disappoint. Prior and Paris’s story is one full of emotion, drama and romance. I loved it.
August 9, 2020
A gut wrenching, yet heart warming and all of the feels in between, love story that will bring you to your knees and have you in tears with joy. Loved it!❤❤❤ I volunteered an honest opinion for this book.
August 24, 2020
4.5-stars!
From That Moment by Carrie Ann Ryan is the second book in her Promise me series. This is Paris and Prior’s story and will have you captivated from the start. Though each book in the series can be read as a standalone, the series has interconnected family and friends and honestly, I loved the first book and highly recommend it. The woman in the series are helping each other move forward from their pasts and begin dating. Prior has had some bad blind dates so far and is ready to throw in the towel but love usually comes where you at least expect it.
Prior and Paris have always seemed to be at each other’s throats, so when he goes to work for Paris, can they learn to work together? I loved Paris. Though she carries some heavy baggage from her past, she is strong and determined. Prior was caring and protective. As lines begin to blur, can they see what they truly share before it’s too late? Another great read from this author!
Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
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From That Moment by Carrie Ann Ryan is the second book in her Promise me series. This is Paris and Prior’s story and will have you captivated from the start. Though each book in the series can be read as a standalone, the series has interconnected family and friends and honestly, I loved the first book and highly recommend it. The woman in the series are helping each other move forward from their pasts and begin dating. Prior has had some bad blind dates so far and is ready to throw in the towel but love usually comes where you at least expect it.
Prior and Paris have always seemed to be at each other’s throats, so when he goes to work for Paris, can they learn to work together? I loved Paris. Though she carries some heavy baggage from her past, she is strong and determined. Prior was caring and protective. As lines begin to blur, can they see what they truly share before it’s too late? Another great read from this author!
Read and reviewed for Sultry Sirens Book Blog.
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August 18, 2020
Paris and Prior are a couple that I thought wouldn't ever come to be , I mean she hated him and he didn't know why, then they work together and become friends then even more, Carrie Ann Ryan knows how to make us fall for the couples in her books and you can't help but root for every one of them
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