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jje121579's review against another edition
5.0
This everyday story will draw you in and make you feel it all. I love that Leif and Brooke are in their thirties, yet like so many of us don’t feel like “grownups” all the time, but I liked them both and was rooting for them from the beginning. Troubles come for them, misconceptions have them confused and I couldn’t stop reading. I love the Montgomerys and this tale made my heart happy!❤️
mlcreads's review against another edition
4.0
I have loved Leif since the day he showed up on Austin's doorstep. He has grown into a loyal and loving young man. Brooke is the girl he fell in love with, while in Paris as a teenager, and due to a misunderstanding about dates they lost contact with each other. Now years later Brooke is a single mum, who is smart, sassy and very independent. She moves in next door to Lake Montgomery, Leif's cousin, and what follows is a beautiful love story. It is always fun to spend time with the Montgomery family.
sjb86's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely love Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell who do a fabulous job in narrating this already amazing book.
Leif and Brooke meet each other in Paris when they were young and missed there opportunity to be together. Years later, they come across each other and find out that they missed their connection with each other in Paris and start a fresh beginning in their relationship. Do you absolutely love Carrie Ann Ryan and her writing style, and the way that she gets the best narrators for to do her books.
Leif and Brooke meet each other in Paris when they were young and missed there opportunity to be together. Years later, they come across each other and find out that they missed their connection with each other in Paris and start a fresh beginning in their relationship. Do you absolutely love Carrie Ann Ryan and her writing style, and the way that she gets the best narrators for to do her books.
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
Wow what a great way to kick off the legacy series of the Montgomery family! Leif and Brooke were awesome together. Lake and Nick are gonna freaking tear my heart out though, I can already tell
chrissy3562's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited for Leif's story. He was an adorable child throughout the Montgomery Ink series, so to start the Legacy with him was perfect. The man he grew into was wonderful and he was the perfect match for Brooke. Brook's kiddo was adorable and Leif made a great father figure for her. This book jump started a fantastic new series and I can't wait for more stories from the next generation of Montgomerys.
The audio book was well acted and pleasant to listen to. I enjoyed listening to it as much as reading it.
The audio book was well acted and pleasant to listen to. I enjoyed listening to it as much as reading it.
mssarahbni's review against another edition
5.0
I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.
This was a fantastic second chance romance. It was the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I’m hooked already. She did such a wonderful job describing this whole Montgomery family that even though I hadn’t read any of other books about the family, I felt as though I knew them. Leif and Brooke had such amazing chemistry and I loved them both. Their story had steam, romance and some drama. I simply loved it and then came the last chapter and that just about did me in, I’m so incredibly thankful that I have the next book already and I can’t wait to dive in.
This was a fantastic second chance romance. It was the first time I’ve read a book by this author and I’m hooked already. She did such a wonderful job describing this whole Montgomery family that even though I hadn’t read any of other books about the family, I felt as though I knew them. Leif and Brooke had such amazing chemistry and I loved them both. Their story had steam, romance and some drama. I simply loved it and then came the last chapter and that just about did me in, I’m so incredibly thankful that I have the next book already and I can’t wait to dive in.
tlea's review against another edition
4.0
This is the start of a new series with the new generation of Montgomery's and makes for an excellent place to start if you're new to the Montgomery world. Leif, from previous books, is all grown up and this is his story. There is great interaction between the main characters - Leif, Brooke and her son Luke. The addition of a child, making this relationship instafamily is reminiscent of Leif's original introduction and played well in a world-turning kind of way. The drama surrounding both Brooke, in her professional life, and Leif, with his past, stops this story from potentially being too saccharine. While this book is standalone, you would definitely benefit from being familiar with the Montgomery world, even if you haven't read them all, but perhaps the inclusion of a family would help keep everyone straight.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read and am looking forward to reading more of the new generation.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read and am looking forward to reading more of the new generation.
jessimatts_1980's review against another edition
5.0
Welcome back to Colorado, and the next generation of Montgomerys.
Bittersweet Promises is the ‘kick-off’ book for Montgomery Ink Legacy series—which will be following all the ‘kids’ of the original Montgomerys as they navigate adulthood—honoring their parents’ legacy—but at the same time carving their own paths.
Bittersweet Promises is Leif and Brooke’s story.
Leif is all grown up, and while he’s opened another tattoo shop—he’s still figuring out life…
Like will he find the type of connection he had years ago in Paris??
Brooke is now a single mother, who packed everything up and moved back to Denver—taking a professor position at the local university.
As they start to unpack, a neighbor offers to rope her cousin into helping them unpack—and who is the cousin—none other than Leif Montgomery…
Their paths haven’t crossed in years…since Paris…can they talk and find their way back to each other?
They both have issues to work through…
Leif still struggles with early childhood memories, and trying to figure out who is sending him ‘odd messages’.
Brooke is trying to her son settled, and get a lab up and running…and not everyone is happy to see her…
Will they overcome their obstacles and find their way back to each other?
The answers…plus guest appearances by numerous Montgomerys can be found within the pages of Bittersweet Promises—which is now available for purchase everywhere.
I absolutely loved this book and the premise for the series—the next generation of Montgomery kids all grown up and making their own paths. What I really love—is the glimpse of the original Montgomerys—because lets face it, I don’t see any of the Montgomerys just sitting back and letting their kids face the unknown and possible dangers.
Of course, there is cheese, snarkiness, and just a feeling of coming home when you start reading any book within the Montgomery Ink World.
I’m looking forward to the next several books in the series, and can’t wait to read Lake’s story.
Bittersweet Promises, Montgomery Ink Legacy #1 is a five out five star book
Bittersweet Promises is the ‘kick-off’ book for Montgomery Ink Legacy series—which will be following all the ‘kids’ of the original Montgomerys as they navigate adulthood—honoring their parents’ legacy—but at the same time carving their own paths.
Bittersweet Promises is Leif and Brooke’s story.
Leif is all grown up, and while he’s opened another tattoo shop—he’s still figuring out life…
Like will he find the type of connection he had years ago in Paris??
Brooke is now a single mother, who packed everything up and moved back to Denver—taking a professor position at the local university.
As they start to unpack, a neighbor offers to rope her cousin into helping them unpack—and who is the cousin—none other than Leif Montgomery…
Their paths haven’t crossed in years…since Paris…can they talk and find their way back to each other?
They both have issues to work through…
Leif still struggles with early childhood memories, and trying to figure out who is sending him ‘odd messages’.
Brooke is trying to her son settled, and get a lab up and running…and not everyone is happy to see her…
Will they overcome their obstacles and find their way back to each other?
The answers…plus guest appearances by numerous Montgomerys can be found within the pages of Bittersweet Promises—which is now available for purchase everywhere.
I absolutely loved this book and the premise for the series—the next generation of Montgomery kids all grown up and making their own paths. What I really love—is the glimpse of the original Montgomerys—because lets face it, I don’t see any of the Montgomerys just sitting back and letting their kids face the unknown and possible dangers.
Of course, there is cheese, snarkiness, and just a feeling of coming home when you start reading any book within the Montgomery Ink World.
I’m looking forward to the next several books in the series, and can’t wait to read Lake’s story.
Bittersweet Promises, Montgomery Ink Legacy #1 is a five out five star book
dmconnolly1's review against another edition
5.0
Bittersweet Promises is the first book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s new series Montgomery Ink Legacy. This story is about Leif, who is Austin & Sierra’s son. We got to learn about the next generation of Montgomery’s. Leif and Brooke got a second chance and they didn’t waste it!! Loved all the new characters we got to meet and can’t wait for more!!!
coastiewife's review against another edition
5.0
Leif and Brooke are just awesome
Leif Montgomery is the oldest of the "kids" of the original Montgomery series. He's all grown up now and has formed a life of his own. He's opening his own branch of Montgomery Ink tattoo shops. And while it's sorta part of the family, it's sorta not. He's also somewhat ready for the next stage in his personal life. He's seen what good love is like and he's not willing to settle for less. But he's also not really ready to push it looking for love. He met a girl once who he thought might be the one, but life happens sometimes and that was that.
Brooke Alder has lived a life that has had it's ups and downs. She's smart, strong, resourceful and a single mom. She is now a professor and has taken a new job. She's found a house for her and her six year old son Luke. She's ready to begin a new phase in her life. Love isn't really on her radar for now. She's got other stuff she needs to focus on first. But she still remembers fondly a boy she met once who she thought might be the one. But life happens and it didn't pan out.
The thing about life is that sometimes it brings you back to where you should have been all along. You've learned life lessons that change you, help you grow, and make sure you're ready for your fate when the time is right.
When Brooke moves in next door to Leif's cousin ... well fate might have just brought these two together, at last. These two met when they were young, fell hard, and made plans. But somehow those plans got sidetracked. But is now the time for these two to have their happily ever after? You'll have to read the book to find out. I can tell you it will be well worth your time if you do.
The Montgomery's are one of my favorite families ever, they kinda remind me of my large family. They aren't perfect but they love each other and are there for each other through thick and thin. It's no different when Leif and Brooke come back into each others lives.
This work is well thought out, well developed and worth every penny and minute spent on it. If you haven't read any of the other books about the Montgomery family it's OK to start here, you don't NEED to read them to read this one. This can be your gateway into the Montgomery world. You won't regret it ... I promise. If you have read the other Montgomerys ... well you know.
I look forward to reading more about the 2nd generation of Montgomerys and their happily ever afters.
Leif Montgomery is the oldest of the "kids" of the original Montgomery series. He's all grown up now and has formed a life of his own. He's opening his own branch of Montgomery Ink tattoo shops. And while it's sorta part of the family, it's sorta not. He's also somewhat ready for the next stage in his personal life. He's seen what good love is like and he's not willing to settle for less. But he's also not really ready to push it looking for love. He met a girl once who he thought might be the one, but life happens sometimes and that was that.
Brooke Alder has lived a life that has had it's ups and downs. She's smart, strong, resourceful and a single mom. She is now a professor and has taken a new job. She's found a house for her and her six year old son Luke. She's ready to begin a new phase in her life. Love isn't really on her radar for now. She's got other stuff she needs to focus on first. But she still remembers fondly a boy she met once who she thought might be the one. But life happens and it didn't pan out.
The thing about life is that sometimes it brings you back to where you should have been all along. You've learned life lessons that change you, help you grow, and make sure you're ready for your fate when the time is right.
When Brooke moves in next door to Leif's cousin ... well fate might have just brought these two together, at last. These two met when they were young, fell hard, and made plans. But somehow those plans got sidetracked. But is now the time for these two to have their happily ever after? You'll have to read the book to find out. I can tell you it will be well worth your time if you do.
The Montgomery's are one of my favorite families ever, they kinda remind me of my large family. They aren't perfect but they love each other and are there for each other through thick and thin. It's no different when Leif and Brooke come back into each others lives.
This work is well thought out, well developed and worth every penny and minute spent on it. If you haven't read any of the other books about the Montgomery family it's OK to start here, you don't NEED to read them to read this one. This can be your gateway into the Montgomery world. You won't regret it ... I promise. If you have read the other Montgomerys ... well you know.
I look forward to reading more about the 2nd generation of Montgomerys and their happily ever afters.