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Nora's Promise - Distraction in Daytona: A Racing Hearts in Serenity Romance Kindle Edition

by Sedona Hutton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
An Amazon bestseller! She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Can one orphaned boy force them to change gears?

With her sister’s death, Nora’s life changed in an instant. Left to raise her orphaned nephew, the last thing Nora expects is to be dumped and fired by her kid-hating boyfriend/boss. After her own close call and a message from beyond, Nora introduces the little boy to his handsome, fast-living absentee father.

Davey Johnson is a hot-shot NASCAR driver who never wanted to be slowed down by fatherhood. But when he finds out he has a nine-year-old son, Davey vows to be a better father than his old man. When his first efforts fail in a big way, he enlists Nora’s parenting help. But what starts as a chore transforms into something way hotter than a final lap.

When sponsor demands clash with promises made, Davey must choose between his passion for racing and his love of Nora. Will they be able to blend their lives or will their romance run right off the track?

Nora’s Promise—Distraction in Daytona is the first standalone novel in the Racing Hearts of Serenity romantic fiction series. If you like small town family sagas, stories with second chances and a touch of magic, you’ll love Sedona Hutton’s captivating tale.
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    Racing Hearts in Serenity
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  4. Publication date
    October 4, 2018
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Praise for Nora's Promise from Reader Reviews:

"Chemisty that just sizzled off the pages!"

"This book is a wonderful story of love and spiritual journeys. It contains the key to happiness if you are open to it...Overall this book is amazing and really touches the soul."

"Even though life throws you curveballs, doesn't always mean you will hit a home run. With amazing and lovable characters this book is sure to get you thinking and feeling with every fiber of your being. An excellent read that is smooth and flawless."

"Hutton made it very easy to fall in love with these characters... I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a romance novel with a little bit of life in the fast lane."

"While Davey and Nora are our main characters, there are several secondary characters who are just as, if not more interesting as our couple. We even get a second romance that is just so sweet, you can't help but want more of it."

"This book is about giving chances to those who need it, which in mostly everyone. - This author is amazing! Awesome storytelling. You won't be disappointed by this story. Do overs, second chances, believing in yourself and focusing on the positive makes this an inspiring read."

Editorial Review by Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite

5-star Review

Nora's Promise by Sedona Hutton is a gripping contemporary romance with an intriguing twist, a love story explored between two completely incompatible characters, and it is here that the tension and the steam gets even more irresistible. Nora has just lost her sister, Lynn, and feels that her life has no meaning, a feeling she shared with her sister. Now she is left with her orphaned nephew. Apart from the loss of her sister, there is the breakup with her boyfriend. When Davey Johnson, the handsome NASCAR driver who never wanted his life interrupted by a child, discovers that he has a nine-year-old son, he commits to becoming a good father. But he knows very little about parenting so he asks Nora for help, not knowing that an attraction is about to develop between them that is more irresistible than he never imagined. Two characters with very little or nothing in common. Can they allow the wave of love to carry them off on an adventure or will their differences stand in the way?

Sedona Hutton creates very interesting and elaborately developed characters in Nora and Davey. They are characters with different personalities, a vegan and a spirited young man who wants nothing but his freedom. There is already a complex situation that is deftly explored in the narrative. The story begins with a strong premise. Lynn, Nora's sister, hasn't just died, but has also left behind a son. And that is the beginning of Nora's troubles, but things just get worse for her because a boyfriend dumps her. Nora's Promise is emotionally intense, heartwarming, and crafted to arouse powerful emotions in readers. Your heartbeat will quicken as you explore the hearts of these characters. Nora's Promise is fast paced and utterly delightful.

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She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Can one orphaned boy force them to change gears?

With her sister's death, Nora's life changed in an instant. Left to raise her orphaned nephew, the last thing Nora expects is to be dumped and fired by her kid-hating boyfriend/boss. After her own close call and a message from beyond, Nora introduces the little boy to his handsome, fast-living absentee father.

Davey Johnson is a hot-shot NASCAR driver who never wanted to be slowed down by fatherhood. But when he finds out he has a nine-year-old son, Davey vows to be a better father than his old man. When his first efforts fail in a big way, he enlists Nora's parenting help. But what starts as a chore transforms into something way hotter than a final lap.

When sponsor demands clash with promises made, Davey must choose between his passion for racing and his love of Nora. Will they be able to blend their lives or will their romance run right off the track?

Nora's Promise—Distraction in Daytona is the first standalone novel in the Racing Hearts of Serenity romantic fiction series. If you like small town family sagas, stories with second chances and a touch of magic, you'll love Sedona Hutton's captivating tale.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07J2QR2CB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rocky Top Book Press; 1st edition (October 4, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Bestselling Author Sedona Hutton finds inspiration in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and curly-coated retriever, Dudley. In addition to writing, Sedona is a trainer and coach, and has certifications as a Reiki Master, Chopra Center Primordial Sound Meditation instructor, and Jack Canfield Success Principles trainer. She enjoys reading, yoga, gardening, and experiencing the great outdoors on boats, motorcycles, and Jeeps. Visit her at www.SedonaHutton.com where you can sign up for her “Peace, Love, & Joy” blog newsletter, on Twitter @SedonaHutton, and Facebook @SedonaHuttonAuthor.

Awards: CLOUD WHISPERS was recognized as the 2019 IPPY Bronze medal winner for visionary fiction, 2018 Reader’s Favorite Finalist for visionary fiction, and an Official Selection in the 2018 Summer eBook Awards for New Apple Literary. NORA'S PROMISE was awarded the Bronze medal in the 2019 Reader’s Favorite Contemporary Romance category and was a Finalist in the 2019 NIEA contest. THE PERFECT LAP was the 2019 Reader’s Favorite Contemporary Romance Finalist. RESTART IN BRISTOL was awarded Reader’s Favorite 2020 Honorable Mention in the Romance genre and was a Semi-Finalist in Kindle Book Review’s Romance category.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its beautiful love story and captivating characters. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its writing quality, heartfelt content, and ability to keep readers engaged. Additionally, customers appreciate the message of the book, with one review highlighting its spiritual wisdom, while another notes the author's devotion to both humans and animals.

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17 customers mention "Romance"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a beautiful love story that is sweet and sexy.

"...And it certainly won’t be the last. I love her books: the intriguing stories, well-developed, complicated and captivating characters, and the..." Read more

"...I rated it highly because I thought the story flowed nicely and kept my attention. The writing was solid with a comfortable style...." Read more

"...Sedona's story of Nora and Davey is an easy-read and full of many adventures, including into the world of spiritual magic." Read more

"...Sweet and humorous in all the right places, “Nora’s Promise” is a perfect choice for all..." Read more

8 customers mention "Message"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the message of the book, with one customer highlighting its spiritual wisdom and another noting its focus on staying positive in the face of adversity.

"...powerful and conflicting emotions: grief versus happiness, desperation versus hope, vengeance versus forgiveness, and so much more...." Read more

"...themes of placing a high value on relationships, staying positive when facing adversity, and pursuing your dreams all resonated with me...." Read more

"...Great secondary characters and life lessons learned add depth to the book. I can't wait to read the next in the series." Read more

"...amazing job gifting us by filling this story with an incredible amount of spiritual wisdom - inspiring us to reflect on our lives and relationships…..." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them captivating, with one customer noting how the characters bounce back and mature throughout the story.

"...books: the intriguing stories, well-developed, complicated and captivating characters, and the beautiful descriptions...." Read more

"I thought this was a well-written story with a variety of characters who were mostly likable and interesting...." Read more

"...relationships from the past impact the present but the characters bounce back and mature, and are smart enough to realize a good thing when the..." Read more

"I enjoyed both Nora and Davey's characters, but Ben was probably my favorite. The little boy stole my heart...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it well-crafted and easy to read, with one customer noting its beautiful prose.

"...I love her books: the intriguing stories, well-developed, complicated and captivating characters, and the beautiful descriptions...." Read more

"I thought this was a well-written story with a variety of characters who were mostly likable and interesting...." Read more

"...Sedona's story of Nora and Davey is an easy-read and full of many adventures, including into the world of spiritual magic." Read more

"...The author does a wonderful job of always making you wonder what’s about to happen, until the next thing you know the book is over...." Read more

4 customers mention "Heartfelt content"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt content of the book, with reviews mentioning deep and abiding love, grief versus happiness, and conflicting emotions.

"...Nora’s Promise is overflowing with powerful and conflicting emotions: grief versus happiness, desperation versus hope, vengeance versus forgiveness,..." Read more

"...The animosity between Davey and his mom was real and heart-felt, so was their path trying to make it right...." Read more

"...Nora is a sweet, gentle soul, who’s vegan and can communicate with animals. While Davey, on the other hand, is the complete opposite...." Read more

"...the two main characters, Nora and Davey, developing into a deep and abiding love...." Read more

3 customers mention "Animal content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on animals, with one customer noting its devotion to both humans and animals, while another mentions the love for racing.

"...She’s caring and devoted to humans and animals, and she adores her nephew, Ben, who has never met his father and lost his mother at the sweet age of..." Read more

"...to actually meet (including an adorable kid), and to top it all off, animals and a bit of the paranormal...." Read more

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3 customers mention "Attention span"3 positive0 negative

Customers say the book kept their attention.

"...I rated it highly because I thought the story flowed nicely and kept my attention. The writing was solid with a comfortable style...." Read more

"...a beautiful contemporary romance that is fast paced and holds your attention throughout!..." Read more

"This is a great book. It kept me engaged and I didn't want to put it down. There is something for everyone in this story...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Angel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Sedona Hutton
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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    Nora’s Promise is not the first book by Sedona Hutton that I read. And it certainly won’t be the last. I love her books: the intriguing stories, well-developed, complicated and captivating characters, and the beautiful descriptions. Nora’s Promise is overflowing with powerful and conflicting emotions: grief versus happiness, desperation versus hope, vengeance versus forgiveness, and so much more.
    Nora Williams is a beautiful person—inside and out. She’s caring and devoted to humans and animals, and she adores her nephew, Ben, who has never met his father and lost his mother at the sweet age of nine.
    After her sister’s death, Nora tracks down Ben’s father, the famous NASCAR driver Davey Johnson. Disappointed by the self-centered and unreliable celebrity that he appears to be, she has second thoughts about her decision to find him.
    And when Davey and Nora develop feelings for each other, things get even more complicated and…sizzling.
    I kept turning pages, wishing and hoping for Nora to find out the real person under the famous NASCAR driver façade and give love a chance.
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  • Topa Topa Mountain
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just Remember—It's Fiction!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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    I thought this was a well-written story with a variety of characters who were mostly likable and interesting. I rated it highly because I thought the story flowed nicely and kept my attention. The writing was solid with a comfortable style. I wouldn't be honest if I didn't point out that the reader must either embrace or ignore paranormal references that will either reinforce your core belief system or stretch it well outside of your comfort zone. Personally, I struggled with the constant references to communicating with others through unconventional means, but I shoved my bias aside and just tried to enjoy the story. Central themes of placing a high value on relationships, staying positive when facing adversity, and pursuing your dreams all resonated with me. However, the author does slip into a preaching mode a bit too much for my taste with a mantra of "living in the moment" that was repeated far more often than necessary to drive home the message. Again, with the caveats noted, I'd recommend this novel. Just remember—it's fiction and the author has the right to take you in whatever direction she chooses even though it might not be a path that you would normally choose for yourself.
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  • Brat2728
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love for Animals and Racing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
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    As our world is changing, we are guided to many different things to assist us in our own personal journey. Sedona's books happened to be one of those things for me.

    Being a racing fan, I was curious about this book, Nora's Promise. What I didn't realize was it was much more than a racing story!

    Nora has some twist and turns to navigate, but she isn't alone in this journey. Keeping an open-mind to limitless possibilities, she finds guidance from some unusual places, people, and animals. Not only does Nora work through her own life situations, she also finds a connection to the racing world.

    Davey has only known racing, and soon he will find there is so much more out there in the world. Through his own twist and turns to navigate, Davey comes to realize family and friends are much more connected than he ever thought possible.

    Sedona's story of Nora and Davey is an easy-read and full of many adventures, including into the world of spiritual magic.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nora's Promise
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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    “Nora’s Promise” is a contemporary romance that will touch your heart in more ways than one. Having just tragically lost her sister, Nora tries her best to become a second mom to her little nephew Ben, no matter what cost and sacrifices it initially takes. Hoping to find Ben’s biological father, Nora never thought that she would find something much more in the Nascar star Davey than just a long-lost parent. From that point on, I had trouble putting the book down because I just had to know how it all turns out for this new unorthodox family.

    Nora was a character you love from page one, but it was Davey’s character development that impressed me the most. I absolutely loved watching him grow and transform from a carefree young star to a responsible and compassionate father and partner, who, with Nora and Ben’s help, discovers in himself the qualities he never suspected existed (I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but the episode with the cow and her calf just completely won me over. He got major brownie points just for that one).

    Sweet and humorous in all the right places, “Nora’s Promise” is a perfect choice for all fans of the genre. Highly recommended!
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  • Sherrie Hansen
    4.0 out of 5 stars If You LIke Feel Good Romances, You Will Love Nora's Promise
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
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    With so much negative emotion and stress in the world, it was endearing to read a feel good novel where everyone is granted a happily ever after ending. Failed relationships from the past impact the present but the characters bounce back and mature, and are smart enough to realize a good thing when the choices and opportunites they're faced with in the present promise a rosy future. Nora is sweet and caring, a vegan, and can communicate with animals and her dead grandpa. Davey, a NASCAR driver, has tired of shallow relationships and living the wild life and is ready to settle into the role of father to a son he didn't know he had. I love the way their lives meshed together after starting from a place where they had nothing in common but a 9 year old boy. Great secondary characters and life lessons learned add depth to the book. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
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  • Claire Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nora Fulfils Her Promise
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2019
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    Poor old Nora - getting dumped by a boyfriend after her sister dies. But now she is guardian to her nephew Ben and we join Nora on her journey of starting over.

    This is a great love and life story with a touch of the paranormal which I like and the unique and quirky character trait of Nora being able to communicate with animals.

    There’s a lot going on at a lot of levels in this novel. It is a heartwarming read with a plucky heroine. A good story, well told. And I’m loving the vegan plotline.
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  • I Adore Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feel Good Romance
    Reviewed in Australia on December 21, 2023
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    This is a fresh take on romance with a likable heroine who has endured tough times. Philosophical at times and offering a touch of the paranormal at others, the author gives us something to think about. A feel-good plot and a nice easy read this is a great book to pick up!
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  • Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five star read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2019
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    This is a wonderfully romantic story with characters that are easy to fall in love with. Not only did I enjoy the ride reading Nora and Davey’s story, the story of Cruz and Steph mixed in so well. Ben was the perfect addition and the characters connections with each other are enviable. What a vegan treat to read!
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  • Robert Longpre
    4.0 out of 5 stars Woman, man, child, - a recipe for love
    Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2018
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    I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to other readers. Here is a love story that blends in the heroine's ability to talk to animal and have them talk back with a zen level of intelligence, vegan and vegetarian philosophy with dysfunctional family histories, wit the help of a ghost who possesses a body to engage with the heroine.
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  • Msnd
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very different kind of sports romance
    Reviewed in Australia on January 11, 2021
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    This sports romance was not at all what I expected when I bought this book. It was a small town romance that at its core was new aged/ spirituality/ metaphysics themed based story. Davey is truly a wonderful character. He steps up even when it’s difficult, is open and accepting. Nora is a complicated character. I love that she is able to communicate to animals and her love for her nephew is admirable, but at times I found her a frustrating character. I appreciated the wisdom of other characters we meet in this story.

    Where surprisingly this story worked its magic was the messages that resonated with me. There were so many. The animals were truly beautiful and actually made me sad “hearing” their voices, especially Astro’s story. Its just a reminder how special angels with fur are. Sometimes we come across things just when we need the messages most and this book was just that.
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