Breach of Promise

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Summary: A good read; with a healthy dose of reality!
Review: One of the things I like about Bell is his honest approach toward writing. Having been involved in a custody dispute myself in the past, it is easy for me to identify with the main character. Men have a history (sadly) of being biased against when placed on opposing ends of the family courtroom.

Without spoiling the ending; suffice it to say that if you are looking for a warm fuzzy conclusion, you might not find it. Bell is a stickler for reality, and he delivers in this book. Through faith in God and devotion to his child, the main character finds strength that he never knew existed. In the end, the final pages will, if nothing else, give you pause....and a deeper faith!

Rating:
Summary: suspense as its best
Review: This book amazed me because it's written from a man's perspective, yet I really got into the character. In fact, I was trying not to sob at the end. It touched me really deeply.
I loved the suspence of wondering what was going to happen. James Scott Bell is masterful at making you think there is no hope and then wham-o, gives a great ending.
I also loved the plot being about Hollywood. It was fascinating.
A great read. I was sad it ended. Where's a sequel?

Rating:
Summary: One of Bell's Best
Review: With scenes that move, dialogue that cuts, and nostalgic references to classic movies and actors, expect to be drawn into the world of Mark Gillen from the first sentence. A struggling actor and father, here's a man who doesn't have it all together. He has doubts. He makes mistakes. He's even tempted to hit the bottle. A real-life guy, thrust into the fight of his life.

Having read all of Jim's contemporary novels, I can confidently say that BREACH OF PROMISE features some of his best writing. There's enough action in the nasty custody battle Mark faces to please Jim's legal thriller fans (several of the scene endings simply FORCE you to read on), while the sweet contemporary storyline of Mark's love for his five-year-old daughter will satisfy those who might have only read Jim's tamer Shannon Saga or Trials of Kit Shannon series.

Go ahead. Pick it up. BREACH OF PROMISE will keep you on the edge of your seat, even as it tugs at your heartstrings. It had me in its clutches right up to the touching ending.

Rating:
Summary: Courtroom drama with heart
Review: You'll fall in love with the characters in James Scott Bell's latest legal thriller. The Hollywood context adds just the right amount of flair, but this is ultimately a story about real people with real problems. Be ready to leave a little piece of your heart with the flawed but likeable protagonist and his endearing little daughter. This is James Scott Bell at his best.

Rating:
Summary: Courtroom drama with heart
Review: You'll fall in love with the characters in James Scott Bell's latest legal thriller. The Hollywood context adds just the right amount of flair, but this is ultimately a story about real people with real problems. Be ready to leave a little piece of your heart with the flawed but likeable protagonist and his endearing little daughter. This is James Scott Bell at his best.