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The Promise (The Promise Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kate Benson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 280 ratings
Devastated by circumstances beyond her control, Sophie Ryan’s life rips her from the arms of her first love, Jack. With only memories of their lost love, she’s forced to start over in a new town; surviving on her own for the first time since he left. Trying to begin her new life, fate decides a different direction for her, causing her to make a choice she never thought she’d have to.
Unsure of commitment after his failed engagement, Chase Mitchell finds himself stuck on a path of failed conquests and late nights at the bar. That is until he finds a pair of mesmerizing green eyes sitting in his usual spot. Something about this quiet girl forces him to question everything he has ever thought about love. As Sophie looks down at the fork that’s presented in her path, will she choose the right direction? Will she be able to move towards the arms of the man who stands in front of her? Or will she choose to keep her promise to the one life forced her to leave behind?
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  1. Book 1 of 7
    The Promise Series
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    458 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    December 5, 2013
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    1.1 MB
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Kate Benson was raised in Texas and currently resides in central Florida with her husband and their growing army of furbabies. She learned to read at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. She credits her passion for literature to her mother, her love of story-telling to her father and her unwavering faith in happily-ever-after's to her husband, Sean. Some of her favorite things include rainy days, loud music, superhero movies, hot tea and of course, lazy afternoons with a great book. To find out more about Kate, her work or to just say hello, she loves hearing from her readers and can be found on social media.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H62TMJA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kate Benson (December 5, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 458 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Kate Benson was raised in Texas and currently resides in central Florida with her husband and their furbaby, Boomer.

She learned to read at the age of four and has been hooked ever since. She credits her passion for literature to her mother, her love of story-telling to her father and her unwavering faith in happily-ever-after’s to her husband, Sean.

Some of her favorite things include rainy days, loud music, superhero movies, hot tea and of course, lazy afternoons with a great book.

To find out more about Kate, her work or to just say hello, she loves hearing from her readers and can be found on social media.

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Customers find this book to be an extremely enjoyable read with a sweet story and good plot. They appreciate the character development, with one customer particularly enjoying reading all four characters' perspectives. The book covers a wide range of emotions and makes customers laugh out loud. Customers describe it as wonderful written, with one noting it's written from four different points of view.

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34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an awesome and fabulous series that is extremely enjoyable to read.

"...This book was pass amazing this book was awesome . This book was had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through ...." Read more

"This book had so much potential. It started off really good. I really enjoyed all of the characters. I also enjoyed the humorous bits...." Read more

"...on (because you won't be getting up for a while), and enjoy the beauty of this book." Read more

"...I was like "OMG, what a wonderful book!". When I was somewhere around the 45% in the book it was more like," Will this book ever be over?!"..." Read more

30 customers mention "Story length"22 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the story length of the book, finding it engaging with a good plot and sweet narrative, with one customer noting how it pulls readers in from the first chapter.

"...This is a have to read because it is so highly addicting . I cant wait to read more from this author in the future." Read more

"...Overall, this is a highly enjoyable story that I recommend reading to anyone and I look forward to more from this author in the future." Read more

"...The book is written from 4 POV's which makes it interesting as once finished with ones description we get the other side and sometimes the other..." Read more

"...This book takes you on an emotional journey of love, trust, forgiveness, heartbreak and healing...." Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with multiple reviews highlighting the depth of the characters and their emotional journey throughout the story.

"...I could not stop reading this book today. I loved all the view from the characters in this book because it make you feel like you are right in the..." Read more

"...I loved the amount of character development that takes place throughout this and loved how easily relatable the characters were...." Read more

"...It started off really good. I really enjoyed all of the characters. I also enjoyed the humorous bits...." Read more

"...Sophie is such an inspiring character with how she speaks her mind, loves with all she has, and drives that truck like the badass she is!..." Read more

12 customers mention "Emotional depth"10 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the book's emotional depth, describing it as a heart-wrenching story that covers a wide range of feelings.

"...This is a story that covers an entire range of emotions and will stay with you long after reading the last page...." Read more

"...This book is a beautiful, heartbreaking journey that two wonderful woman take to find happiness and closure after great loss...." Read more

"...But no I devoured this book , it was an emotional rollercoaster and this author makes you feel some of the anguish that Sophie is going through,..." Read more

"Powerful, emotional are just the tip of the iceberg. A story of true love and the promises you make to that special someone...." Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with several mentioning they laughed out loud.

"...I really enjoyed all of the characters. I also enjoyed the humorous bits. Kate Benson also knows how to write heartbreak as well...." Read more

"...I loved Ana's smart mouth and wit along with Drakes confidence...." Read more

"Where do I start ? This book is amazing !!!!! The story made me laugh,cry,and sit on the edge of my seat !!!..." Read more

"Yeah, I cried. It was a beautiful story. I also laughed out loud and swooned! I went through the whole gamut of emotions...." Read more

3 customers mention "Depth"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the depth of the book, with one mentioning it is written from four different perspectives.

"...The author put a great amount of detail into each of the characters in this ...." Read more

"...I cried, laughed and even wanted to slug someone. The book is written from 4 POV's which makes it interesting as once finished with ones description..." Read more

"...So many emotions, wonderful written, a book I could (and have) read more than once!!" Read more

3 customers mention "Heartwarming"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one mentioning it has a strong hold on their heart.

"...These characters have a strong hold on my heart and I can't wait to read more. If you get the chance to read this series, DO IT!..." Read more

"Awesome...this book was very near and dear to my heart because of a loss similar to Sophie and I had to put it down several times and compose myself..." Read more

"Fell I love with this story. Grips you on the inside and you can't help but feel all of the feelings. I cried and got chills right along with Sophie." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Tear Jerking Awesome !!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2014
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    As soon as I sat down and started reading book I knew I would not be able to put it down . This book was pass amazing this book was awesome . This book was had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through . I could not stop reading this book today. I loved all the view from the characters in this book because it make you feel like you are right in the book with the other characters. The author put a great amount of detail into each of the characters in this . This book is full of hot sizzling sexy hot men that will have your panty's wet .

    Sophie Ryan's has .had her heart ripped out when she lost him to the Army. She try's to put her life back together but she cant seem to move past her memory's of Jack. So she decide to move way wither best friend who is Jack sister. So as they pack up to move away so they can heal and move on with their life. But as she is trying to start over and start a new life fate has decide a different way for her. But this will cause her to make some choices that she thought she would never thought ever have to make.

    Chase Mitchell has had his heart ripped out with he find out girlfriend was sleeping with half the town. So the last thing he wants or is thinking about is a another women. The only path he knows is one night stand and the nights at the local bar and working with his cousin . But one day while he was in town with his cousin he could not miss a green eyes angel.

    But can two broken heart come together and heal each other. Can they trust each other not to hurt or break each other heart . Can they over come their past or will their past be to much for them to have a future.

    I did not want to give to much of this supper sizzling amazing super hot book . This is a have to read because it is so highly addicting . I cant wait to read more from this author in the future.
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  • Kristen Gough
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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    This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised! This is a story that covers an entire range of emotions and will stay with you long after reading the last page. I loved the amount of character development that takes place throughout this and loved how easily relatable the characters were. Overall, this is a highly enjoyable story that I recommend reading to anyone and I look forward to more from this author in the future.
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  • Carol LaGatta
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Read with some interesting twists
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016
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    Ana and Sophie have reached the decision to leave their hometown and Ana's childhood home. This is an attempt at moving on after Ana's brother and Sophie's fiancé Jack died in Afghanistan. That doesn't mean that saying goodbye is going to be easy. I started sniffling as Sophie visits all the special spots she and Jack had around town and downright sobbed when she reached the cemetery. When she screams in her sleep, I continued to sob even as I read Ana waking her up.

    We learn a lot about Jack through memory & dream sequences from Sophie, throughout the book.

    Ana meets Drake Mitchell by bumping into him literally (not with her car) at a gas station, and Chase Mitchell (his cousin) sees the woman of his dreams singing in a pickup truck shortly after this encounter.

    When Chase and Drake get off work they head to their favorite bar for a couple of beers before heading home. Imagine Chase's surprise when he gets to save the "woman of his dreams" (Sophie)from being hit on by a nasty drunk and Drake's surprise to find that Ana is the new bartender.

    Getting to know Sophie isn't an easy thing to do. The walls she has erected are hard to penetrate but Chase is determined. Drake and Ana have hit it off well and since Sophie is Ana's roommate the possibility of meeting up frequently is definitely in the cards.

    Ana and Drake get off to a very steamy start, with panty melting scenes almost from the start. Chase on the other hand has to go slow with Sophie.

    One of my favorite scenes is the morning after Chase and Sophie's first date which ended with just a kiss. Drake has spent the night with Ana and the three of them are in the kitchen. Ana and Sophie in robes and Drake in just a towel.

    Sophie's POV

    "Knock, knock!" I hear Chase's booming voice traveling through the apartment. "Sorry, the door was open so I just let ,,," He stops dead in his racks when he sees the three of us in the kitchen, all of us silent and gripping our coffee mugs. I turn to see his eyes on Drake's towel. "Why is everyone naked in your kitchen, Sophie?"

    Chase and Sophie have a rough time of becoming a couple, first by her not being open about Jack and then with Lauren ( Chase's ex )doing as much as she can to break them up.

    I laughed a lot and cried a lot. Wanted to smack all the characters at least once during this read. Although it is a cliff-hanger I don't mind so much since I already have the next three books.

    Aside from some editing errors, wrong tense, the occasional letter just hanging out by itself and what may be format conversion issues, I really enjoyed this read.
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  • CCast
    3.0 out of 5 stars So much potential
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
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    This book had so much potential. It started off really good. I really enjoyed all of the characters. I also enjoyed the humorous bits. Kate Benson also knows how to write heartbreak as well. I sure did cry during certain scenes. The things I did not like was the storyline seemed to drag on forever, and I mean forever. There was also too much repetition. To me it was just an okay read that could have been outstanding if it was condensed by about 50%. I felt a lot of the story just kept on repeating itself over and over again.
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  • theresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars BIG 5 Star
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2014
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    This read was amazing!!! I was gripped/hooked from start to finish; feeling emotion, passion and empathy throughout the read. This causing floods, volcanos to erupt inside of me and hysterics of laughter at times . The style of writing was awesome, allowing me to grow bonds and fall in <3 with each of the characters. Leaving me to feel by the end like i was apart of their world or even family (thank you for this). One click now, it's a must read and enter Sophie's roller coaster world of sadness, <3, passion, and jealousy... :)

    I've been left hanging which i never expected in a millions years so please hurry and put me out of my misery ;( Awww can't wait for book 2!!!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars a must read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2014
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    This book is a slow read but super good... You have the heart felt part super steamy parts and you favourite romance parts :)
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  • Anita
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMFG
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2021
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    If you haven't cried over a book before you definitely will with this on, Brilliant but so heart breaking. WHY??? What a rollercoaster this book is it will suck you in, I didnt want to put it down even though its so sad the story gives you so many emotions well written and I really enjoyed it even though all I did was cry. First book I have read by this author so glad I found it. I just hope that Sophie gets her HEA. Would absolutely recommend. W
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  • L. Storey
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is a good....but? book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2015
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    Let me explain. First I liked the start, four good characters; Sophie and Chase in the lead roles with Ana and Drake supporting. The premise of the story with Sophie's grief, her and Ana's move to a new town and meeting with the guys was all good. It was very well written and the whole thing was rolling along nicely. Then I felt like the middle section of the story was a little 'quiet'. For me here it went down a little, and I was thinking 3 stars, which I hate giving to any author, but what really had me moving in the 3 star direction was the amount of editorial mistakes in the text. It really could do with a good read through as it kind of gives you reading hiccups when there's sudden odd tenses, or words that seem to have been left behind from a previous draft. However, things picked up nicely towards the end and the cliffhanger was a real 5 stars so I'm going down the middle and giving it 4! I'm going to get the next book as I can't wait to see what happens.. Yes Kate Benson, well done you have me hooked with that ending and I'm sure the series will get better and better.
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  • C Watson
    3.0 out of 5 stars The promise
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017
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    This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

    I've read all the reviews to this book and I love the reviews. But for me, I couldn't get into the story fast enough. Yes it's a long book (that doesn't bother me) but the story didn't grasp me. The writing is beautiful and Kate has such a way with words that I was upset that I couldn't enjoy the book as much. The multiple view points intrigued me as I liked having many different view points, but I couldn't gel with Analise. The plot was so emotional and touched on subjects that you don't really read in romance books, so it is a book people should read!
    I liked how the book was set in Britain, as many books are set in America or other places, so it was a joy to read a book that started in Camden and lands in Rockport. I enjoyed meeting Chase and his storylines, and he is a really good guy who made me drool over him.
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