The Promise of Rayne

 

Rayne Shelby has spent her entire life trying to earn the approval of her high-powered family, with the hope of one day managing her late grandfather’s prestigious Idaho lodge. But when she makes a mistake that puts her future in jeopardy, she faces an impossible choice: defy her family or deny her dream. The only way to fix the mess she’s created is to enlist the help of her neighbor, Levi, the apprentice of her family’s greatest enemy. And if Rayne gets caught crossing the divided property lines, the consequences will be irreparable.

Levi Harding has never forgotten the August night he shared with Rayne when they were teens—or the way she later rejected him. Despite his warring instincts, he can’t ignore her plea for help or the spark that’s ignited between them. But now, as wildfires bear down on their town and family secrets are revealed, their newfound alliance might just go up in smoke.

Published November 1st 2016

 by Waterfall Press 

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Meet the Author:

 

Nicole Deese is a lover of fiction and writes contemporary romance with an inspirational twist. She is the Kindle bestselling author of the Letting Go series and A Cliché Christmas, the first book in her new Love in Lenox series. She lives in northern Idaho with her husband and two sons...and their new goldendoodle, Warner.

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My Thoughts:

I absolutely loved this story!!!!

Some books you read you will like and some you will actually love, but this book was so much more for me.  It literally swallowed me heart and soul.  Even after finishing this book I found myself thinking about the characters and picking the book up to reread certain parts.  It is rich with characters that are engaging and complex, but the plot took me straight to the small town in Idaho.  The imagery literally brought the place alive in my mind and I settled in for the endearing story of a beautiful, young woman who's life is literally about to explode around her in the blink of an eye.  This story has elements of mystery, trust, grief, and love.  

Rayne's grandfather passed away when she was young, but she has a wealth of memories that she holds close to her heart.  The grief she holds is raw and real.  She has always tried to make her family proud of her and the work she does at the prestigious lodge her family owns.  Her father is governor of the state, but that has never affected who she really is.  When he arrives at the lodge to announce his plans to run again for office Rayne makes a mistake that involves their neighbor, Levi Harding, that puts everything she has worked so hard for out of her reach.  

This is a book that I would recommend to anyone.  

I received this book from Netgalley. 

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Love in Lenox #2

At this point in her life, bravery is not a trait Willa Hart would readily claim. She believes her seven-year-old daughter, Savannah, who never knew her father and successfully tackled chemotherapy, is truly the courageous one. Yet after Willa has a fateful encounter with handsome young doctor Patrick McCade, her outlook—and her view of herself—begins to change.

Patrick, a thrill-seeking world traveler and temporary resident of Lenox, Oregon, sets out to show Willa the value of adventure, even within her tiny town. But just when their friendship shows signs of turning into something more, Patrick’s life as a traveling doctor calls him back. Will his last days in town signal the end of their journey, or will Patrick and Willa find the courage to transform a single season into a lifetime?

 

Published February 2nd 2016

 by Waterfall Press 

5 Stars

My Thoughts:

Nicole Deese brings us a heart tugging story about a young woman and her struggle to regain control after multiple life altering events.  
This is a story that touched me deeply.  It reminded me that as you embrace change rather than resist it, you are evolving into something beautiful.

 We meet Willa and Patrick who are very lovable characters that easily weave their way into your heart.  Willa has been a single mother for the past 7 years after the death of her husband.  Willa's daughter, Savannah, is recovering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.  Willa took her in for a check up when abnormalities were noticed that lead to her diagnosis.  Willa has learned that not only does life come with no guarantees, but also when you least expect it bad news can bring you to the point of breaking. 
Patrick has been taking short-term projects world wild for nonprofit organizations during natural disasters  and epidemic outbreaks, but has recently arrived in Lenox to take over his dad's practice while he takes a vacation to Scotland.  His first meeting with Willa doesn't go very well when she calls in to questions his ability to care for her child.  
This story is about learning to trust both in yourself and to some extent others. Mostly it's about letting go and having faith that God will see you through your difficult times.  He doesn't promise us that we wouldn't have problems, but that during our problems he would be with us every step of the way.  We just have to have faith and trust in him.  This is a very sweet plot that flows effortlessly.  The endearing characters engaged me from page one. 
Nicole Deese is a new author for me and one that I will definitely look for again. 
I would recommend this wonderful story to anyone.  
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley for a honest opinion.  I was not required to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  
    
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Meet the Author:

Nicole Deese is a lover of fiction and writes contemporary romance with an inspirational twist. She is the Kindle bestselling author of the Letting Go series and A Cliché Christmas, the first book in her new Love in Lenox series. She lives in northern Idaho with her husband and two sons...and their new goldendoodle, Warner.  

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