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This book follows in Debbie Macomber's style of simple, engaging romance. It isn't loaded down with too much detail that drags on and on but the way the author describes the elements of the story keeps the reader engaged.
the book wass listed as new/goodit should have been listed as used/fairthe book is mine now but in the future i will look more carefullyi asked the seller a question and never got and answer back
As always Debbie Macomber is wonderful. I really enjoyed this book. I plan to read more of her writings.
It's a given that the denizens of Promise are an interfering bunch of gossiping but affectionate goody two shoes, but they really pulled out all the stops on this one. The author really cares about her characters, and she is able to make the reader care about them. I found myself disliking the characters a lot when I actually read the story. The plots are always waving away at you, and if you can't figure them out from the first chapter or two, you aren't paying attention.
Forester once said that for fiction to succeed, it required a willing suspension of disbelief. That being said, I really didn't like Lone Star Baby much. I made it half way through before throwing the book across the room. The first story was okay, and these books are generally a lot of fun to read. Instead, it came off as juvenile and tasteless. Most of her stories read like fairy tales, but this one read like a joke.
Before I started, I was amused by the concept, but the execution left a lot to be desired. This could have been much better than it was, but it was poorly written, a real disappointment.
I enjoy the Cedar Cove stories, and find that the characters, even with all their faults, are more believable than these sweet but clueless frauds. Despite the fact that the male and female protagonists behave like really immature 12 year olds, the books are a nice read when you need escapism and entertainment and they won't tax your brain much.
With all the will in the world I couldn't muster up even a shred of belief in this silly and childish story. I found it totally unbelievable that the good citizens were determined to make a match between the genial, hapless pastor and the unwed mother.
It just wouldn't and couldn't happen. With a better writer, or better writing, the story could have succeeded.
It is a given that Debbie's fans don't expect great literature, but we do expect not to be insulted with silliness at every turn.
The mystery of the deserted town even begins to intrigue the new residents to the town and for all the 'oppressive' feelings of grief and sadness it seems to eminate, the town seems to bring a number of people to a deeper understanding of each other, as well. The running mystery in the series is the 'ghost town', Bitter End.
After reading it, I found the earlier books of her'Blossom Street'series and then couldnt find enough of her work to read. I just discovered Debbie Macomber as an author when I read her more recent book, "Twenty Wishes".
It is a study in what happens when bad things happen to good people. I have thoroughly enjoyed all her series and her Heart of Texas series is no exception.
The men and women of Promise, Texas are all ordinary people, in the best sense of the word. It seems to strike fear in all their hearts, even though the truth of its desolation is buried with their grandparents.
This is a good book from a very good series.
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