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Summary: Good update of Cal and Jane
Review: A fan of the Heart of Texas series, I had to read this book. And needless to say I wasn't disappointed. Once again the characters are real and their situations are real. Debbie Macomber did an excellent job of conveying the emotions of both Jane and Cal. She wrote of both their feelings--Jane's wanting to be reassured and Cal's "she already knows, I don't need to tell her" attitude. Even Nicole in her quest for Cal seemed real. I loved the confrontation between her and Jane at the book store. Go Jane!!!! I love these people in Promise, Texas and Debbie Macomber for creating such wonderful people to read about. This is real life with a happy ending!!!! P.S. When's the next Promise, Texas book???????? I'm ready for it!!!!!
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Summary: Return to Promise
Review: A fan of the Heart of Texas series, I had to read this book. And needless to say I wasn't disappointed. Once again the characters are real and their situations are real. Debbie Macomber did an excellent job of conveying the emotions of both Jane and Cal. She wrote of both their feelings--Jane's wanting to be reassured and Cal's "she already knows, I don't need to tell her" attitude. Even Nicole in her quest for Cal seemed real. I loved the confrontation between her and Jane at the book store. Go Jane!!!! I love these people in Promise, Texas and Debbie Macomber for creating such wonderful people to read about. This is real life with a happy ending!!!! P.S. When's the next Promise, Texas book???????? I'm ready for it!!!!!
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Summary: I've never visited Promise before
Review: and this book has me eager to read other Debbie Macomber books. When I started reading the book, I was expecting a typical ending to the book, and was surprised when it didn't happen at all. Cal and Jane are very "real" characters that you can picture in your mind as you read this book, and that is something I always like. Well done Debbie Macomber. You've got a new reader in me!!
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Summary: I've never visited Promise before
Review: and this book has me eager to read other Debbie Macomber books. When I started reading the book, I was expecting a typical ending to the book, and was surprised when it didn't happen at all. Cal and Jane are very "real" characters that you can picture in your mind as you read this book, and that is something I always like. Well done Debbie Macomber. You've got a new reader in me!!
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Summary: A Marriage is Tested
Review: Cal Patterson and Jane have been married for several years and have two children.Jane is called back to her family in California resulting in her staying longer than expected.When Jane returns to her home in Promise,she is met with disturbing awarness that her marriage is being tested. I enjoyed the book very much and I believe you will also.It is easy reading and relaxing.
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Summary: A pleasant read -- Recommended
Review: Cal Patterson knew his wife would be furious when she learned that he entered the bull riding event without telling her. Eight seconds of thrilling accomplishment doesn't keep trouble at bay when Jane threatens to leave the arena with their three-year-old son and eighteen-month-old daughter. Such incidents leave Jane feeling that her husband has been less than honest with her. An attractive young woman reintroduces herself to Cal following his ride. Little does he suspect the threat she poses to his marriage or the damage she will purposefully cause to his reputation around town. As trouble begins to escalate between Cal and Jane, she finds herself called away to California to offer support to her mother while her father's hospitalized. Miscommunication and wounded feelings leave both Cal and Jane feeling bereft and frustrated. As frustrations continue to increase, their marriage's strength continues to be undermined. New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber returns readers to Promise, Texas. I haven't read the previous books in Debbie Macomber's Promise series, and found that RETURN TO PROMISE reads well as a stand-alone. With heart-warming characters and realistic challenges to this five-year marriage, RETURN TO PROMISE approaches romance with a mature outlook and a practical understanding. Recommended.
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Summary: Return to Promise
Review: Debbie Macomber's RETURN TO PROMISE delivers everything the cover copy promises. I certainly enjoyed visiting with old friends and making new ones. In particular, I found the description of the disintegrating marriage (Jane and Cal) believable and realistic. Their reconciliation was particularly moving. Jane's dealing with her father's death is also real and emotionally compelling. As always, Macomber's warmth and empathy with her characters comes through. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: I have read all the "Promise" books and was quite anxious to read "Return To Promise". I was disappointed! It was only about Jane and Cal's marital problems. There are so many delightful characters living in Promise Tx - I would have loved to read about some of the other inhabitants! I hope Ms. MacOmber will 'return' to Promise with more books about the other folks!
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Summary: I Don't Think So
Review: I'm sorry but I guess I am swimming against the tide of good reviews. I didn't finish this book. I thought the behavior of Cal and Jane just to juvenile to be real. His "ah shucks do you think so?" attitude was too much. And Jane's believing the worst about the encounters between Cal and Nicole was not understandable. What was she basing her conclusions she was jumping to on? I have read other Macomber books such as 16 Lighthouse Rd and thoroughly enjoyed them, but this one was apprentice work to say the least.
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Summary: Not My Favorite "Promise" Book
Review: I've read all the Promise books and looked forward to this sequel, but I was disapointed in what has happened to the "Dr. Jane" character. She doesn't act very intelligently (IMO) for an educated and previously spirited lady, in fact, she seems rather like a 1950's type of woman. And Cal, unfortunately, acts like an demanding jerk. (I realize their conflict is the point of the story, but it didn't seem very realistic as the characters seemed more mature in the previous books.) Of course there was a happy outcome, although it felt rather contrived. I read the whole thing to see what happened to the characters of Promise, who I rather liked (enough to buy the books), but I wouldn't really recommend buying this one unless you are a big-time "Promise" fan and want to add it to your collection. I'm a fan of this author's books, but, sorry, not really of this - although it is still an OK read & somewhat updates the series.
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