We are back in Kither Springs with a small town that doesn't believe in secrets. PROMISED SUMMER is a single-dad, small town romance, with a dog that ends up becoming a momma and a love story that's full of sweetness.
From the blurb:
Our summers were everlasting… until he broke his promise.
Many seasons have passed since I last saw Ryan. He used to visit Kither Springs in the summer, and though we only had those couple months together every year, he was my best friend… until the day we shared the most earth-shattering kiss over the fields we’d claimed as ours. Then he stopped answering my calls and never returned to town again.
Now, a decade later, he’s back and looking even more breathtaking than in my memories. Feelings I thought I’d gotten over come rushing back.
But Ryan didn't come back alone.
Karla’s the sweetest little girl I’ve ever met, with beautiful, bright blue eyes, just like her daddy. It wasn’t hard for her to capture my heart, but spending more time with her and her daddy is a bad idea.
I just got out of a relationship, and I’m not looking for a new one, but how do I keep myself from falling for someone who’s already captured my heart once before?
Promised Summer is book 2 of the Promises, Promises series set in a small town with meddling neighbors and a tight-knit community of friends and family. It can be read standalone, but is better read in a series. This book features friends-to-lovers, a single dad, second chances, and playful doggos
Molly Otto's review:
Jones, having recently caught his now ex-boyfriend cheating on him, has decided to once and for all relationships are not for him. Jones heart has belonged to the boy he spent his summers with until he poofed and disappeared until one day, he ended up finding his daughter Karla at their spot of the hiking trails of Kither Springs. Ryan always loved his summers in Kither Springs with Jones, yet when all the bad hit him at once and he lost the courage to talk to Jones again, hasn't returned since, but now he was a single parent and needed to return to family to help raise his daughter.
When these two meet up again, Jones can't help but fall hard and fast once again for this man and his daughter. Too bad their past, along with the town gossips, makes letting him back in hard. These two take their time in building their relationship before going for more. I loved that Karla was the center focus of not only Ryan but Jones as well. Together, they showed this little girl she is important, and her well-being mattered most. The town and its lovely gossip mill lead to both frustration and humorous times. There was a beautiful balance throughout. I can't wait to see if who I want to be next is our next couple.
Angel's review:
Jones and Ryan's romance story is absolutely packed full of sweetness. Plus, when you incorporate an adorable little girl and a dog that just further adds to the awesomeness that is already occuring.
This does have dual POV'S that are clearly marked at the start of each chapter, which I really appreciate it. I enjoy when dual POV's are written well because it gives more insight and depth to the characters because you can quite literally 'see' both sides. I thought there was chemistry between Jones and Ryan and they obviously have their shared past together, but I felt as though their relationship progressed quite quickly. Almost as though the fast forward button was clicked as soon as they met. However, that's not necessarily a bad thing and I think Rye made it work here. This IS a shorter story so I think the faster relationship works, as well as these two being apart for so many years now that they are back together they just want to be with each other. So it does work.
I absolutely adore how prominent Lily's character was to this story, I am a dog lover and I am always so happy when dogs are prominent side characters themselves. And Lily definitely was, which I loved so much! Plus, the surprise she brought with her was just so cute!! I'm very curious about how Dan and Clay's story is going to be, I have a feeling there is going to be quite a lot of tension between those two.
Heather's Review:
If you're looking for a sweet, small town second chance story for your next vacation read, look no further than the latest Promises, Promises book that will transport you to small town Kither Springs where you can watch Ryan fall back in love with Jones and watch Jones' heart pick back up like no time was lost...
Great family representation, friend group and a sweet little girl who takes one look at Jones and calls him papa gives you a low angst read that's perfect for wiling away a summer day.
Promised Summer is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback
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