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Summary: The Promise
Review: Michael Hillyard, heir of a prosperous New York corporation, is in love with an orphaned artist, Nancy McAllister. His mother, Marion, is a steel-eyed woman who is determined to have the best for her son and the company, and she does not favor the relationship between Michael and Nancy. They make a promise that they will never say goodbye to each other. One day, Michael and Nancy drive off to elope, but a horrible accident happens, leaving Michael and his friend hurt and Nancy with her face destroyed. In attempt to get rid of the girl, Marion offers a new life for Nancy: She will send the girl to a plastic surgeon in San Fransisco to repair her face if Nancy promises never to contact Michael. Realizing there is no hope left, Nancy agrees, and for the next two years, she lives in San Francisco and takes on a new identity. Marion tells Michael that Nancy died, and for the next two years, he becomes a workaholic to numb the pain in his heart. The question remains: Will Michael and Nancy ever reunite?
Good plot line, but I wish the story could have been a little longer and complex. Many times, it felt like "This happened. Next thing you know, this happened" ... at times, a little dry. The ending could have been better because all the events leading up to it were nerve-wracking and exciting, but the conclusion felt unfinished and truncated. I had some unanswered questions in the end...
The Promise is my first Danielle Steel book, and if all of her books are like this one, I may have second thoughts on picking up another one of her books.
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Summary: The Promise Pays Off
Review: Most of Danielle Steel's books are schlocky and clumsily written. However, I read them anyway. I read this book over 25 years ago and loved it. It was my first ever romance novel, and I read it from cover to cover in one night. Since then, I've read hundreds of romances, and I can accuse Steel of creating my romance addiction. Her earlier longer length books are much better than the novellas she dashes off now. Along with The Promise, I recommend Palomino, Thurston House, The Ring, and Family Album. Other romance writers that I think are ten times better are: Amanda Quick (AKA Jayne Ann Krentz), Susan Elizabeth Phillips, LaVyrle Spencer, Katherine Sutcliffe, Sandra Brown, Laura Kinsale, Jill Marie Landis, Judith McNaught, Fern Michaels, etc.
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Summary: The Promise Pays Off
Review: Most of Danielle Steel's books are schlocky and clumsily written. However, I read them anyway. I read this book over 25 years ago and loved it. It was my first ever romance novel, and I read it from cover to cover in one night. Since then, I've read hundreds of romances, and I can accuse Steel of creating my romance addiction. Her earlier longer length books are much better than the novellas she dashes off now. Along with The Promise, I recommend Palomino, Thurston House, The Ring, and Family Album. Other romance writers that I think are ten times better are: Amanda Quick (AKA Jayne Ann Krentz), Susan Elizabeth Phillips, LaVyrle Spencer, Katherine Sutcliffe, Sandra Brown, Laura Kinsale, Jill Marie Landis, Judith McNaught, Fern Michaels, etc.
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Summary: I read this book in 24 hours!!!
Review: One of Ms. Steel's best books!!! If you're just starting to read her books, read this first!!! It just makes me teary eyed, and I can still remember the book vividly...favorite scene: Last part...Michael and Nancy at the beach!!! Get's me all teary eyed!!!!
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Summary: You'll fall in love all over again
Review: One of the best romance book i've ever read. you'll fall in love all over again. Read it over and over again !! A perfect 10 !
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Summary: "Thrilling!!!"
Review: Perhaps Ms. Steel should've titled this one "Never Can Say Goodbye!!!" Hee hee... Love this story and thought it was very thrilling, I think most readers will enjoy it as much as I did!!!
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Summary: "Thrilling!!!"
Review: Perhaps Ms. Steel should've titled this one "Never Can Say Goodbye!!!" Hee hee... Love this story and thought it was very thrilling, I think most readers will enjoy it as much as I did!!!
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Summary: "Thrilling!!!"
Review: Perhaps Ms. Steel should've titled this one "Never Can Say Goodbye!!!" Hee hee... Love this story and thought it was very thrilling, I think most readers will enjoy it as much as I did!!!
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Summary: Can't put this book down, great story!!
Review: The ending of this book is the best part of the whole book. This story gives hope when disaster strikes, and shows that love wins over all. It's a happy beginning, with disaster striking, and you think the worst for the main two people, until the end. To think that two people could love each other enough not to forget about one another for 3 years is inspiring, and gives you hope.
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Summary: Can't put this book down, great story!!
Review: The ending of this book is the best part of the whole book. This story gives hope when disaster strikes, and shows that love wins over all. It's a happy beginning, with disaster striking, and you think the worst for the main two people, until the end. To think that two people could love each other enough not to forget about one another for 3 years is inspiring, and gives you hope.
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