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'A poignant read with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.' (HEAT )
'A great holiday read whether you're escaping to sunnier climes or curled up in front of a log fire' (DAILY EXPRESS )
'James is a seasoned champion of the genre...Promises, Promises has an extraordinary deftness of touch, coupled with some searing insights into both how relationships fail, and can work.' (Henry Sutton DAILY MIRROR )
'warm and humorous' (THE SUN )
'A must-read book from this talented writer who knows just how to keep you turning those pages.' (WELSH COUNTRY MAGAZINE )
'Another delightful delivery for her [Erica James's] ever-growing number of fans. With consummate skill she stirs up a cocktail of passion...' (EVENING TELEGRAPH )
'A feel-good read from a popular that fits in well with a "New Year, New Me" theme.' (TAKE A BREAK'S FICTION FEAST )
'A sweet sherry of a novel that makes a cheerful winter warmer.' (DAILY TELEGRAPH )
'a sensational read' (CHESHIRE LIFE )
'A great holiday read whether you're escaping to sunnier climes or curled up in front of a log fire' (DAILY EXPRESS )
'James is a seasoned champion of the genre...Promises, Promises has an extraordinary deftness of touch, coupled with some searing insights into both how relationships fail, and can work.' (Henry Sutton DAILY MIRROR )
'warm and humorous' (THE SUN )
'A must-read book from this talented writer who knows just how to keep you turning those pages.' (WELSH COUNTRY MAGAZINE )
'Another delightful delivery for her [Erica James's] ever-growing number of fans. With consummate skill she stirs up a cocktail of passion...' (EVENING TELEGRAPH )
'A feel-good read from a popular that fits in well with a "New Year, New Me" theme.' (TAKE A BREAK'S FICTION FEAST )
'A sweet sherry of a novel that makes a cheerful winter warmer.' (DAILY TELEGRAPH )
'a sensational read' (CHESHIRE LIFE )
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Maggie promises to stand up for herself; Ella promises not to let her heart rule her head; Ethan promises 'no more women'...
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book tells the story of three people, Maggie a cleaner whose unhappy marriage to Dave finally takes its toll, Ella, a painter who has had enough of relationships and from now on is off men, and Ethan who has made a resolution, no more women. They develop a relationship with each other that is supportive and loving. The story has realistic characters who at the end I was sad to say bye too. The story is endearing and ends just the way you want it to. Pure escapism. Loved it 5 stars!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been rather disheartened with one or two of her books recently, but this one is brilliant and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading it. She also seems to have become more down to earth in this one too. More amusing and more "with it".
There are many characters in this book, but the main three are Ethan, Ella and Maggie. All have their crosses to bear and they are surrounded by quite a few unpleasant people, some of whom I'm sure we all recognise or have met at some time in our lives. Maggie, with her lazy husband, Dave, and the son who are totally unappreciative of everything she does and who treat her like a doormat and skivvy just to do their bidding, then there is Brenda the dreadful mother in law from hell and the rest of Dave's family. Next we have Ella who has her life made a misery, initially, by her partner's daughter - both of whom are control freaks and last, but not least, Ethan who has this nightmare wife and daughter and who is plagued by the mad woman from next door. All very plausible people. I absolutely cracked up over the description of the barbecue and the dogs etc - hilarious. You could picture it all happening in slow motion. It did have the usual predictable ending but, for me, it was great and the kind of ending we all need with the world like it is today.
I'm just sorry that I've finished it and I hope she writes another one like it soon.
There are many characters in this book, but the main three are Ethan, Ella and Maggie. All have their crosses to bear and they are surrounded by quite a few unpleasant people, some of whom I'm sure we all recognise or have met at some time in our lives. Maggie, with her lazy husband, Dave, and the son who are totally unappreciative of everything she does and who treat her like a doormat and skivvy just to do their bidding, then there is Brenda the dreadful mother in law from hell and the rest of Dave's family. Next we have Ella who has her life made a misery, initially, by her partner's daughter - both of whom are control freaks and last, but not least, Ethan who has this nightmare wife and daughter and who is plagued by the mad woman from next door. All very plausible people. I absolutely cracked up over the description of the barbecue and the dogs etc - hilarious. You could picture it all happening in slow motion. It did have the usual predictable ending but, for me, it was great and the kind of ending we all need with the world like it is today.
I'm just sorry that I've finished it and I hope she writes another one like it soon.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
~Story~
Maggie Storm is determined that she will begin to act on her promises to herself. She will stand up for herself, she will try to stop daydreaming about the heroes in the romance novels she reads, and start really trying with her slob of a husband.
Ella Moore is determined to not let her heart rule her head. She has spent seven years with her ex Lawrence and his two children before finally being driven away by a selfish and spoilt child in the form of Lawrence's daughter.
Ethan Moore promises himself no more women. Stuck in a soulless marriage to a woman that he doesn't love and a daughter that is just like her mother, he is determined he will no longer play away from home. However, when Ella Moore comes into his life he doesn't quite know what to do.
~Opinion~
Erica James books have always been a source of enjoyment for me. Yes she produces Chick Lit romance books but she always manages to integrate a dose of realism without it becoming too depressing.
In this book Erica's writing style is as ever so easy to get along with. You are swept away with the characters as they are introduced to you and you find yourself feeling like you want to be a part of what is going on.
In this case it is meeting the three main characters and their husbands' wives or children. Maggie is the first we meet and I instantly loved here character. She is a woman that cleans houses for a living and is constantly being put down by her mother in law, or being bossed around by her slob of a husband. Next comes Ella and initially I wasn't sure about Ella, but as time goes on you really warm to her and can see that she is suffering to get through the feeling that she has wasted many years on a man who cannot commit to her for all the wrong reasons. Lastly we meet Ethan who although selfish, I couldn't help but really like.
The story is told from all of their perspectives which makes it easy to follow each thread. Ethan's wife was despicable and a great bit of character writing from Erica James. This latest book was a pretty hefty offering at 448 pages but no sooner had I started it I was turning pages incredibly quickly.
The story itself was told really well because although it's essentially a romance book, it's what I like to call reality romance. We see the realities that maybe we know happen in real life. We see women that stay with the wrong man, women that marry for the wrong reasons and men that have affairs because they are unhappy. It is told with sympathy but a good old dose of reality.
By the halfway mark I decided to give up on the idea of finishing my much overdue ironing and devoured the second half in one foul swoop. I finished the book feeling happy that the ending was as I thought, yes a tad predictable but still it was the ending that I had hoped for. Once again Erica James has created a very good Chick Lit books that her fans should love, I know I did!
Maggie Storm is determined that she will begin to act on her promises to herself. She will stand up for herself, she will try to stop daydreaming about the heroes in the romance novels she reads, and start really trying with her slob of a husband.
Ella Moore is determined to not let her heart rule her head. She has spent seven years with her ex Lawrence and his two children before finally being driven away by a selfish and spoilt child in the form of Lawrence's daughter.
Ethan Moore promises himself no more women. Stuck in a soulless marriage to a woman that he doesn't love and a daughter that is just like her mother, he is determined he will no longer play away from home. However, when Ella Moore comes into his life he doesn't quite know what to do.
~Opinion~
Erica James books have always been a source of enjoyment for me. Yes she produces Chick Lit romance books but she always manages to integrate a dose of realism without it becoming too depressing.
In this book Erica's writing style is as ever so easy to get along with. You are swept away with the characters as they are introduced to you and you find yourself feeling like you want to be a part of what is going on.
In this case it is meeting the three main characters and their husbands' wives or children. Maggie is the first we meet and I instantly loved here character. She is a woman that cleans houses for a living and is constantly being put down by her mother in law, or being bossed around by her slob of a husband. Next comes Ella and initially I wasn't sure about Ella, but as time goes on you really warm to her and can see that she is suffering to get through the feeling that she has wasted many years on a man who cannot commit to her for all the wrong reasons. Lastly we meet Ethan who although selfish, I couldn't help but really like.
The story is told from all of their perspectives which makes it easy to follow each thread. Ethan's wife was despicable and a great bit of character writing from Erica James. This latest book was a pretty hefty offering at 448 pages but no sooner had I started it I was turning pages incredibly quickly.
The story itself was told really well because although it's essentially a romance book, it's what I like to call reality romance. We see the realities that maybe we know happen in real life. We see women that stay with the wrong man, women that marry for the wrong reasons and men that have affairs because they are unhappy. It is told with sympathy but a good old dose of reality.
By the halfway mark I decided to give up on the idea of finishing my much overdue ironing and devoured the second half in one foul swoop. I finished the book feeling happy that the ending was as I thought, yes a tad predictable but still it was the ending that I had hoped for. Once again Erica James has created a very good Chick Lit books that her fans should love, I know I did!
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Jaci
This was an excellent book and well worth it. I could not put it down and did not want it to end!
Published 1 month ago by Jaci
Very enjoyable read
Up to Erica James normal excellent standard. I found this book
difficult to put down.Looking forward to her next book.
difficult to put down.Looking forward to her next book.
Published 1 month ago by Diana Howard
Promises Promises
Erica never ceases to amaze me with her books - I love all of them - she cannot write fast enough for me.
Published 4 months ago by tog51
Excellent Book
Erica James does it again. This is an excellent story about relationships, as is usually the case with her books, that had me gripped from start to finish. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Panda
wife loves reading erica
Promises, Promises i bought this for my wife who just loves reading, especially erica james novels. so from her it comes highly recommended.
Published 5 months ago by Terence Moulton
A Tale of Two Classes
I have not read a novel by Erica James before but, of course, I realize she is a 'chick lit' author, so not expecting so much from this novel except a mild diversion. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chris Frost
An easy reading page-turner - ideal for a long journey
Ella fell in love with a widower with two children. One child accepts her, the other hates her and is as difficult as it is possible to be. Read more
Published 7 months ago by SusieH
This book promised and delivered
Another fine Erica James novel that my wife enjoyed so much. She just didn't want to finish this enjoyable read! Came promptly and in A1 condition.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. R. L. DAVIES
Disappointing
Definitely not Erica James at her best. I speed read through much of the first half and felt the story didn't really get going until almost three quarters of the way through the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by CGB, London
Jeffs Opinion!
This was a book i bought as a present for my mother, which she then thoroughly enjoyed - i enjoyed the excellent price and next day delivery
Published 7 months ago by Jeff B
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