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Promises: A Joshua's Island Christmas
After years of bullying, Joshua Harper’s life has completely turned around, thanks in no small part to his girlfriend Eve Devereaux.
With the holidays approaching, he’s started to realize that as tough as being in a relationship is, finding her the perfect gift may be even tougher.
Christmas is the season for giving. But what do you give the girl to whom you owe everything?
With the holidays approaching, he’s started to realize that as tough as being in a relationship is, finding her the perfect gift may be even tougher.
Christmas is the season for giving. But what do you give the girl to whom you owe everything?
44 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2021
About the author
Patrick Hodges
48 books122 followersI guess I am the classic "late bloomer." I had to sit in the front row of the class picture every year in elementary school; I didn't reach my present, permanent height until the year I got my driver's license. It took me a long time to "grow up" mentally, too; I was probably the least goal-oriented person you could ever meet.
I always enjoyed reading books, though I was convinced that I was not, and never would be, creative enough to come up with an original idea or story without cobbling it together from things I'd already seen.
And so, in my mid-forties, imagine my surprise when a story was born inside my head, and nine months later had grown so large that I couldn't hold it in any more. I'm sure many writers tell similar origin stories, but I sure wouldn't wish a three-decade gap between high school Creative Writing class and, you know, writing something actually creative.
Better a "late bloomer" than a "never bloomer," I guess.
What else? Oh, yeah, I live in Arizona with my amazing wife Vaneza, and our kids, June, Benji, and Sunshine (two are dogs and one is a cat, I'll let you figure out which is which).
I always enjoyed reading books, though I was convinced that I was not, and never would be, creative enough to come up with an original idea or story without cobbling it together from things I'd already seen.
And so, in my mid-forties, imagine my surprise when a story was born inside my head, and nine months later had grown so large that I couldn't hold it in any more. I'm sure many writers tell similar origin stories, but I sure wouldn't wish a three-decade gap between high school Creative Writing class and, you know, writing something actually creative.
Better a "late bloomer" than a "never bloomer," I guess.
What else? Oh, yeah, I live in Arizona with my amazing wife Vaneza, and our kids, June, Benji, and Sunshine (two are dogs and one is a cat, I'll let you figure out which is which).
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January 22, 2022
Promises is such a sweet and touching addition to Joshua’s Island and picks up not long after Joshua’s island ends, telling the story of Joshua and Eve’s first Christmas. Of course, Joshua is all nerves and worry—which I loved because it felt realistic—as I’m sure most thirteen year old boys would be when tasked with finding the perfect gift for their first real girlfriend. But it all works out in such a sweet and heartfelt way, with a few life lessons along the way. I recommend this book to everyone who loved Joshua’s Island.
May 4, 2024
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I read Joshua Island and for a long time couldn't find this book. I just love the story and characters. Joshua and Eve are so adorable. I hope this isn't the last time I can read about them.
Patrick Hodges is an amazing author and every book is fantastic.
I read Joshua Island and for a long time couldn't find this book. I just love the story and characters. Joshua and Eve are so adorable. I hope this isn't the last time I can read about them.
Patrick Hodges is an amazing author and every book is fantastic.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews