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Promises Kept [Kindle Edition]

Cindy Bradford
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Promises Kept is Faith’s story, an unforgettable young woman whose life’s journey has been filled with uncertainty, of searching for people and answers that others take for granted. Compassionate and courageous, she never gives up, showing strength and character beyond her years. It is also the story about the power of the human spirit, of family, friends and love.

The book is a sequel to the novel, Keeping Faith, but can also stand alone as an independent book. Avid readers of the romance genre will fall in love with Faith O’Brien’s gritty determination. After finding the father she never knew until adulthood, and graduating law school, she is focused on bringing down the priest who abused her father as a child. She wants the cunning, deceitful cleric put behind bars long enough that no other young boy will ever have to fear his touch. To do this, she takes on a veteran, highly experienced and shrewd Boston lawyer who will go to any means to win a case. But, he underestimates her passion for justice, her fight for right against a wrong.

The story transforms from the legal battle on behalf of her father into a beautiful love story as she falls madly in love with her colleague, Tyler England. Soon, her fighting instincts are called on like never before. Only this time her intelligence, perseverance and resolve may not be enough.

The author weaves the plot through the local charm of various locations around the world globe, including Italy, Boston, Texas & New Mexico, which provides the reader with a sensory experience. She also develops the characters through their experiences, needs, and inner conflicts. No one who reads this novel will finish without tears and a longing to read more of what this author has to offer.

About the Author

Cindy Bradford is also the author of Keeping Faith, that begins Faith’s journey. She lives at South Padre Island, Texas, and spends several months a year in Ruidoso, New Mexico. A retired public school educator and university professor, she holds a B.A. in journalism and English, a M.Ed. and a Ph.D. in educational administration/higher education. Prior to writing fiction, she wrote numerous professional articles that were published in various journals and educational periodicals. Her hobbies include traveling, which she does extensively, gardening, and cooking. Tasting, drinking, collecting, and reading about different kinds of wine and the countries that produce them is a passion of the author. She often incorporates her knowledge of wine into her writings and shares the beautiful places she has visited, known for outstanding wines, with her readers.

Product Details

  • File Size: 337 KB
  • Print Length: 350 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1450575633
  • Publisher: Createspace (May 18, 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003N3UZJC
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,836 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Promises Kept is a fairy tale for adult women. Cindy Bradford entrances with the love story of Faith and Tyler. For any doubters who think romance is dead, this book will reclaim their belief in dreams fulfilled. The chapters relating to their relationship are filled with details that will make ladies sigh.

The narrative encompasses a split personality. The first half deals with a court case involving a pedophile priest. Faith's father was one of the victims and Faith is an attorney on the side of the prosecution. Tyler is a fellow attorney who is assisting her on the case. From the moment the two lay eyes on each other, things quickly heat up.

The trial rapidly reaches its conclusion and the couple starts preparing for a Christmas wedding. This is where Bradford leaves law and order behind and transports the reader to Tuscan villas and secluded cabins in the wilderness. Fantasy is readily indulged on the page.

Tyler is the quintessential leading man - and he is meant to be. No man can live up to this depiction. He serves as a vehicle of escape from unfaithful boyfriends, distant husbands, unrequited love. He is too good to be true, but that doesn't stop women from hoping deep down that he could be.

Readers will fall in love with him along with Faith. He remodels an old house with his own hands. He takes Faith with him to pick out a puppy. He asks Faith to marry him within weeks of meeting her. He gets along great with her family. He is not threatened by her successful career. He says things like, "I could look at you forever" and "I've never seen you be anything but good at whatever you do." He's extremely tidy and helps with the housework including landscaping the entire lawn. He's thrilled when Faith goes off the pill. He has a love of good food and takes Faith to a number of delectable restaurants. He likes to go Christmas shopping.

Things take a turn when Faith has trouble getting pregnant. At first, she thinks it's her, but an unforeseen development occurs when Tyler discloses the results of a recent medical exam. The young couple undergoes a tragedy of epic proportions. The emotion Bradford evokes is touchingly poignant. It leaves the reader wondering if is it better to have love and lost than to have never loved at all.

Overall, this is a great book to turn to when you need for your faith in love to be restored.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Cindy Bradford followed up her popular first novel, Keeping Faith, with another winner. Her fans were all waiting for the sequel and she has not disappointed. I loved seeing Faith as a grown woman and how she handles the challenges that the author throws her way. Lots of action in the beginning and a surprise ending.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Dr. Cindy Bradford has now produced two really good books. She is a new author but appears to be one that has enough talent to write for a long time.

Her second book, "Promises Kept", was a wonderful love story. I don't think I have ever had a book tug at my heart strings so hard. It was a great read and Kleenex should send her money for boosting their sales.

Her third book, "Coyote Smart", promises to be her best book ever. I can't wait to read it.
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More About the Author

Cindy Bradford lives at South Padre Island, Texas, on the Laguna Madre, where she enjoys the peacefulness of the Gulf of Mexico. She also spends extended time in her condo in Ruidoso, New Mexico, where she has a view of the mountains and the best of both worlds--a welcomed respite after more than thirty years as a public school educator. Her passions include traveling, gardening, cooking and drinking wine. To learn more and read her blog, go to www.doccbradford.com.

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