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Promises
Can the promise of love withstand the test of time? Childhood friends, David and Mia know there is something special, something different about their friendship. But then David moves away and whatever that something is they never have the chance to explore. Mia waits twelve years for David to come back to her, knowing deep in her heart that one day he would. She made him a promise the day he left, she would wait for him, and she kept it. Unbeknownst to her, he has also. He never forgets her. Not where it counts, in his heart. Now he has to prove it to her. Unforgettable or is it a game he is playing?
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Published September 25, 2008
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About the author
LaVerne Thompson
60 books239 followersLaVerne Thompson is a USA Today Bestselling, award winning, multi-published author, an avid reader and a writer of contemporary, fantasy, and sci/fi romances. She also writes romantic suspense and new adult under the pen name Ursula Sinclair also a USA Today Bestselling Author, her alter ego, who likes her relationships a little more complicated.
Her stories are highly sensual with erotic elements but she has a few that are considered erotic. Most of her books also have a touch of violence and a few more than that. She enjoys good action scenes in movies and has incorporated some of those elements in quite a few of her books. She is also a certified chocoholic.
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Her stories are highly sensual with erotic elements but she has a few that are considered erotic. Most of her books also have a touch of violence and a few more than that. She enjoys good action scenes in movies and has incorporated some of those elements in quite a few of her books. She is also a certified chocoholic.
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August 13, 2022
Promises is written by Laverne Thompson it's a story about childhood love and how one character moves away from there best friend who they both have feeling for the other.
David and Mia grew up as best friend till one day when David family moved away. Before he left they made a promise to each other did believe either would keep to each other. Years later their family's are still friend and moved back but David is no where around and his family doesn't really tell Mia what he has been up to. Till one night at a fundraiser he showed up and locked eyes with Mia. The moment they saw each other it was like no one was around. Mia wanted to be upset with him and mad because after all these years.
I like this story alot and was rooting for these character from the beginning of the story and I enjoyed the out come.
David and Mia grew up as best friend till one day when David family moved away. Before he left they made a promise to each other did believe either would keep to each other. Years later their family's are still friend and moved back but David is no where around and his family doesn't really tell Mia what he has been up to. Till one night at a fundraiser he showed up and locked eyes with Mia. The moment they saw each other it was like no one was around. Mia wanted to be upset with him and mad because after all these years.
I like this story alot and was rooting for these character from the beginning of the story and I enjoyed the out come.
December 31, 2021
This was a very cute but short romantic read. I loved the best friends to lovers concept. This is about knowing what you want and who you want in your life and deciding that is what you will have. The time apart kept the main characters going so it was very rewarding when after years of separation, their decisions held.
March 31, 2011
Blurb: Can the promise of love withstand the test of time?
Childhood friends, David and Mia know there is something special, something different about their friendship. But the David moves away and whatever that something is they never have the chance to explore.
Mia waits twelve years for David to come back to her, knowing deep in her heart that one day he would. She made him promise the day he left, she would wait for it, and she kept it.
Unbeknownst to her, he has also. He never forgets her. Not where it counts, in his heart. Now he has to prove it to her.
Unforgettable or is it a game he is playing?
What Stephanie Thought: Promises is short and sweet, a mere 50-page novella with an exceptionally hot cover :) Full of nostalgia of childhood innocence and loyal sentiment, it's one that you're likely not to forget.
David and Mia grew up together, did everything together, understood each other. Until David abruptly decided to join the army, that is. Mia was shattered, but she made a promise to him that she would wait for as long as it would take him to return, and she was determined to keep it.
When almost all hope is gone, David comes back. And though Mia feels inner anger, she takes one look into his familiar eyes and realizes she is still in love with him.
I didn't like how short this novella was; I wish it had been drawn out a little more! Besides that though, it was a warm, not quite erotic but more sensual read that I think has something to say about every relationship.
Stephanie Loves: "Watching her the entire time, he took his time lowering his head to hers. He didn't close his eyes until his lips were touching hers, devouring them. This was no kiss of innocence.
He was right. Nothing had changed between them.
Everything had changed.
David raised his mouth far enough away from hers to whisper, 'My Mia, I came back for you.'
'David, I waited because I knew you would.'"
Where Stephanie Got It: Directly from LaVerne as a gift.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Childhood friends, David and Mia know there is something special, something different about their friendship. But the David moves away and whatever that something is they never have the chance to explore.
Mia waits twelve years for David to come back to her, knowing deep in her heart that one day he would. She made him promise the day he left, she would wait for it, and she kept it.
Unbeknownst to her, he has also. He never forgets her. Not where it counts, in his heart. Now he has to prove it to her.
Unforgettable or is it a game he is playing?
What Stephanie Thought: Promises is short and sweet, a mere 50-page novella with an exceptionally hot cover :) Full of nostalgia of childhood innocence and loyal sentiment, it's one that you're likely not to forget.
David and Mia grew up together, did everything together, understood each other. Until David abruptly decided to join the army, that is. Mia was shattered, but she made a promise to him that she would wait for as long as it would take him to return, and she was determined to keep it.
When almost all hope is gone, David comes back. And though Mia feels inner anger, she takes one look into his familiar eyes and realizes she is still in love with him.
I didn't like how short this novella was; I wish it had been drawn out a little more! Besides that though, it was a warm, not quite erotic but more sensual read that I think has something to say about every relationship.
Stephanie Loves: "Watching her the entire time, he took his time lowering his head to hers. He didn't close his eyes until his lips were touching hers, devouring them. This was no kiss of innocence.
He was right. Nothing had changed between them.
Everything had changed.
David raised his mouth far enough away from hers to whisper, 'My Mia, I came back for you.'
'David, I waited because I knew you would.'"
Where Stephanie Got It: Directly from LaVerne as a gift.
Radical Rating: 8 hearts- Would recommend to lots of really good friends. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
July 7, 2024
it was good, not great
It was good, but not great.
I did like the plot. I also liked the characters. Just wasn’t too sure If I’d given up that easy. Forgiveness was a little too quick.
But as I hadn’t read the first copy I’ve got no comparison.
👍🏻
It was good, but not great.
I did like the plot. I also liked the characters. Just wasn’t too sure If I’d given up that easy. Forgiveness was a little too quick.
But as I hadn’t read the first copy I’ve got no comparison.
👍🏻
November 28, 2021
This book is by an author that is not new to me, but one that I haven't read yet. This is a short read, but through the pages you learn about the story of David and Mia. True love truly stands the test of time and if it's real, then you know it. I enjoyed this book and I would suggest it if you are looking for a great short read about truelove. So glad, I took a chance on this book.
September 4, 2010
This was a really sweet story. Makes u wish for that type of love
February 1, 2012
Simply the most romantic story of destined love.
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