I Promise (Christy and Todd: The College Years #3) [Paperback]

Robin Jones Gunn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Finally, after years as girlfriend and boyfriend, Christy and Todd are getting married. Before the day arrives, though, Christy learns a startling truth about herself that makes her doubt if she can love Todd forever. Christy and Todd: College Years book 3.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 6-12. In this romanticized grand finale to a 15-book series that began in 1998 with Summer Promise, Christy Miller and Todd Spencer finally become engaged, and readers are swept through myriad details of planning the nuptials. The episodic plot introduces a series of conflicts, beginning with choosing a wedding date. Todd's impulsive approach to life clashes with Christy's meticulous planning, a problem that's compounded when other family members become involved in the preparations. Christy's aunt, who is footing much of the bill, is ready to lay siege to every aspect of the wedding, and Christy and Todd must keep her in check as they strive to put their own unique stamp on the occasion. Of course, the misunderstandings are eventually resolved, and all the hard work pays off. Gender stereotypes abound to be sure, but fans will certainly want this episode and enjoy all the particulars as well as the satisfaction of the sweet ceremony. Shelley Townsend-Hudson
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About the Author

Robin Jones Gunn has a passion for communicating God's love to young hearts. She began writing story books for toddlers when her children were little. Her husband, Ross, has been a youth minister for over twenty years. While on a camping trip with teens from their youth group, Robin found some of the girls hiding away in their tent reading a stack of novels they'd brought with them from the library.



Curious as to what could keep these girls away from the sun, surf and guys, Robin borrowed three of their books. As she read them, her heart broke. They were not the kinds of stories these girls should be reading! After the camping trip Robin went to her Bible bookstore and bought every book she could find that she thought would be interesting for the girls and have a good influence on them. The teens read all the books in a week and asked for more. "There aren't any more," Robin told them. "That was all I could find." The teens challenged Robin by saying, "Then you write some for us. We'll even tell you what to write!"





She has now written over 50 books, including THE CHRISTY MILLER SERIES, which has sold more than one million copies. A storyteller at heart, she is also a popular speaker and an active youth worker. Robin lives with her family in Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764222740
• ISBN-13: 978-0764222740
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

You are warmly invited to visit Robin's website at www.robingunn.com. Be sure to sign up for the Robin's Nest Newsletter and have a browse in the Online Shop.

Over the past 25 years Robin has written 70 books with over 4 million copies sold.

She started writing for teens when the girls in her church youth group challenged her to write stories for them. It took 2 years and 10 rejections before the first Christy Miller novel was published in 1988. Since then the tales of these Forever Friends have continued. The Christy Miller series was followed by the Sierra Jensen series, Christy and Todd the College Years and the Katie Weldon series.

As Robin's readers grew older they asked for more stories about characters their age. The 8 book Glenbrooke series was launched followed by the Sisterchicks(R) series and a variety of standalone destination novels including "Under a Maui Moon" and "Canary Island Song".

Join Robin Jones Gunn on her facebook public figure page where she frequently posts updates on her latest travel or writing adventure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great ending to the Christy series, June 6, 2001

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"becs91" (Essexville, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Promise (Christy and Todd: The College Years #3) (Paperback)

I couldn't put it down. I hate the thought that this could be the last we see of Todd and Christy! This was a great ending to the series. The last line of the book says what we've been waiting to hear for a long time. I think the second book in this series was my favorite but this one isn't far behind. Now I want a college series about Sierra, especially after what happened to Sierra in this book. If we have another Sierra series, I am sure that we will see Todd and Christy again. Maybe we need a Todd and Christy - the early married years series. Reading this book gives you warm fuzzies in the end. I wanted to add, and they lived happily ever after! If you've never read about Todd and Christy before, start with the orginal Christy series. You'll love them.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Memories, September 12, 2001

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Aimee (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Promise (Christy and Todd: The College Years #3) (Paperback)

I've been reading the Christy Miller books since I was 13 years old. I love them. Then are unique books. A lot of Christian teen books aren't good because of lack of detail and feeling but, there's something about these books. Robin Jones Gunn is truly a gifted writer. She herself is a peculiar treasure and a true God-lover.
I am now 16 years old and I still read these books. (I would recommend reading the "Sierra Jensen Series" after you read the Christy Miller series.) I went on to read the Sierra Jensen series and then the finally "Christy and Todd: The College Years". All these books are remarkable. Never have I read a book, or series of books that I loved so very much.
Since this is that last book that Mrs. Gunn plans on writing of our beloved "friends" who have become very real in our lives: Christy, Todd, Katie, Doug, Tracey, Rick, Sierra, Randy, Amy, and even Wes, I make a plea to you Mrs. Gunn not to stop writing about these characters you've brought into ourlives, but, if you must, I thank you so much for doing so.(If something is spoken three times it is sealed):Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the finale, June 22, 2002

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Sarah (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Promise (Christy and Todd: The College Years #3) (Paperback)

i absolutely love the Christy Miller series. i just read all 15 books of the series over the past 2 weeks or so and i fell in love with them. this book was a good finish to the series and christy and todd finally get married. i just wished that the series would move on because this has to be the best series of books i have ever read. Ms. Gunn has written some of the best books i've ever read. she writes the wonderful relationships that people have with other people and with God. this series is great for teen girls and the characters are so life like that you will actually believe that they are real people. this is the only series i have read that has keep me this attached that i would read 4 of the books in one day. i would recomend this series to anyone that has an interest in reading whether they are christian or not.