Promises, Promises [Paperback]

Erica James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2011

Promises you make to yourself are the hardest to keep ...

Maggie Storm,
who spends her days cleaning houses for people who often have more money than manners, promises herself that from now on she's going to stand up for herself. Married to a man with as much sex appeal as a recliner, she dreams about someone who can sweep her off her feet.

Ella Moore,
an artistic interior designer, promises herself that after seven wasted years with the
man she thought she'd marry, relationships won't derail her life again.

Ethan Edwards,
a repeat offender when it comes to turning to women for sexual consolation, promises himself there will be no more women.

But when Ella appears unexpectedly in Ethan's life, he find s himself turning to her for very different reasons. And when Maggie's romantic hero appears on her doorstep, she wonders which path she's really supposed to follow. International bestselling author Erica James weaves a delightful tale of three people daring to challenge their dreams.

What readers are saying:

"Endearing ... pure escapism. Loved it!"

"It grips you right from the start."

"Brilliant book; could not put it down."

Editorial Reviews

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"It's the ultimate do-over fantasy... happily-ever-after romance, rowdy humor, surprisingly affecting drama, and a despicable supporting cast make this formulaic page-turner rollicking and satisfying." - Publishers Weekly

"Marriages on the rocks and relationships gone bad are good reading when they're handled as deftly as James does. Despite all of the angst and infidelity, there is enough happily ever after to keep readers smiling." - RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

"...James once again triumphs in the chick-lit arena with her latest release... great for a long weekend or over the holidays, when time kind of slows down and allows you to breath." - Deb's Book Bag

"...Erica James puts her characters in more serious situations than you would expect from such a novel, though she writes these heavier themes with a light hand...There's humor, romance, and sex (though nothing graphic)... an enjoyable, escapist read..." - Diary of an Eccentric

About the Author

The author of fourteen bestselling novels, including Gardens of Delight, which won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award, and The Queen of New Beginnings (Sourcebooks, 2011), Erica James now divides her time between Cheshire, England, and Lake Como in Italy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark; Original edition (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402257864
• ISBN-13: 978-1402257865
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #810,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Peomises, Promises, April 25, 2011

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Linda Mac - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Promises, Promises (Kindle Edition)

As usual another great book with interesting characters and storyline. If your a Erica James fan like me this one is not to be missed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Promises, Promises, November 25, 2011

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Kathleen Kelly "Celticlady" (Rhinelander, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Promises, Promises (Paperback)

Promises, Promises is a story of three people, unhappy in their current relationships and how they manage to get through each day. Maggie is a woman whose husband, to me is a real jerk with a mother from hell, Ella is an interior designer who is doing some interior painting work for Ethan and his wife, I love how as the story goes on each person evolves and how Maggie, Ella and Ethan's lives intertwine with each other. I especially liked the character of Maggie and how she finally stands up for herself and how everything that goes around, comes around for some of the other characters in the book and they get what they deserve. I found this book to be a very enjoyable read with a happy ever after ending. I have found another author whose works I want to read more of.Promises, Promises

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, January 2, 2012

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This review is from: Promises, Promises (Kindle Edition)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A very easy read, I found myself sneaking out into a sunny corner to read more often than I should. I look forward to reading more by this writer.