A Christmas Promise (Cape Light, Book 5) [Paperback]

Thomas Kinkade (Author), Katherine Spencer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2005

James Cameron, a minister who runs a mission in Central America, has decided to spend the holidays in Cape Light. But when his car collides with another car, a hint of trouble befalls this close-knit community. No one is hurt, but out-of-towner Leigh Baxter is forced to stay in town until her car is fixed. What she doesn't expect, however, is that the charm of this beautiful seaside hamlet and its citizens will soon win her over-and that she will fall in love with James, who has so generously welcomed her into his life.

But will James accept Leigh in his heart once her dark secrets come to light? In the meantime, Jessica and Sam Morgan's relationship is put to the test. More than anything else this Christmas, they want a baby to call their own. But soon they'll discover that life's most precious gifts often come in unexpected packages.

Join the entire town of Cape Light for a Christmas to remember.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A pregnant woman finds love after fleeing from her abusive ex-husband in this syrupy holiday concoction from Kinkade and Spencer, which is set in Kinkade's familiar New England locale of Cape Light, Mass. Leigh Baxter has a jarring first encounter with the idyllic coastal village when her trip through a snow storm leads to a collision with the local minister, James Cameron, a missionary who has returned home from Nicaragua to recover from malaria. Cameron finds Baxter a place to stay with his landlady while her car is repaired, and initially Baxter sticks to her story about being newly widowed. But her trip was actually triggered by her ex-husband, Martin Garret, a corrupt, brutal corporate mogul who abused her during their marriage and promised to use his wealth and power to get custody of their child. Cameron and Baxter's budding romance is as predictable as the lyrics of a Christmas carol, but the narrative pace turns positively glacial once Baxter settles in town as the local doctor's receptionist. A few ineffective subplots fill in the gaps until Garret's detective tracks down Baxter, and she must tell Cameron her real story. The cast of characters is engaging and well-drawn, but the combination of leaden, generic scenes and a formulaic story line make this the literary equivalent of a holiday fruitcake in February: sweet but stale.
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About the Author

Thomas Kinkade is America's most collected artist, a painter-communicator whose tranquil, light-infused paintings bring hope and joy to millions each year.

Katherine Spencer was a fiction editor before turning to a full-time career as a writer. The author of more than 20 books, she lives with her husband and daughter.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Berkley (October 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425205495
• ISBN-13: 978-0425205495
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,011,759 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Promise, November 10, 2004

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Denise D. Silvernale - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Promise (Cape Light, Book 5) (Hardcover)

I love this series. They give you hope. You feel like you know all of the characters personally. I have recommended this series to many of my friend and family. When does the next book come out?

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Promise, January 9, 2005

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Sandra Mitchell "Sandra Mitchell" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Promise (Cape Light, Book 5) (Hardcover)

A Christmas Promise is a great 5th installation in Thomas Kincade & Katherine Spencer's Cape Light series. While returning to some previous story line's from already known character's like Emily & Dan and Sam & Jessica, A Christmas Promise also introduces two new characters: Leigh Baxter & minister James Cameron.

If you like feel-good, cozy reads, then this is a good book for you. The town of Cape Light may not be completely realistic by today's standards, but it certainly is a great place to escape to.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't Put It Down, December 5, 2004

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Jennifer M. Bassett "jen" (Auburn, ME USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Promise (Cape Light, Book 5) (Hardcover)

I absolutley love this series of books. I was worried that the story line may become weak in the fifth book. I am happy to say I was wrong. This uplifting story gives hope and compassion in a time when it is so needed. I feel like I know all the characters in these stories and care about what happens to each one of them. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. I highly recommend A Christmas Promise to anyone and everyone who wants to read a book that makes them feel good and hopeful about life.