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theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
An Impossible Promise by Jude Deveraux picks up not long after Chance of a Lifetime ended. It is best to read this series in order. I thought the book was well-written with developed characters. Liam is a delightful and handsome Irish rogue. Jude Deveraux is great at creating this type of character. Cora is a smart, feisty, independent, and a strong woman who has bad taste in men (she picks the wrong men to date). This is a dual timeline novel with chapters taking us back to Ireland in 1844 when Liam stole Cora away from Finn. Liam has two months left to make things right and save his soul. Cora cares for Finn but she has growing feelings for Liam. Liam and Cora are trying to solve the John Brady case when another murder occurs in Providence Falls. I thought the mystery was well-done. It is well-plotted with unique twists along the way. There is suspense and misdirection. You wonder who is telling the truth and who is lying through their teeth. I like the humor in the story. Liam encounters new items, terms, and situations that add levity to the tale. As with Chance of a Lifetime, we are left with unanswered questions at the end of An Impossible Promise. We must wait for the third and final Providence Falls novel to see how things turn out.
ce_gunning12's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
4 of 5 stars
I am a sucker for a Jude Deveraux novel. In this Providence Falls (NC) novel, 2nd in a series, Cora and Liam are police officers in current time, but in the past - Ireland in 1844, Liam was a thief, and Cora the daughter of a squire, and their love was forbidden. Now, Liam is sent by the angels to push Cora to Finn, her soulmate, so that he can move past damnation.
Along with the love story, there are murders and robberies, and crossovers between the characters and the timelines.
As always, a guilty pleasure, with some humor thrown in. But this one, the ending....
I am a sucker for a Jude Deveraux novel. In this Providence Falls (NC) novel, 2nd in a series, Cora and Liam are police officers in current time, but in the past - Ireland in 1844, Liam was a thief, and Cora the daughter of a squire, and their love was forbidden. Now, Liam is sent by the angels to push Cora to Finn, her soulmate, so that he can move past damnation.
Along with the love story, there are murders and robberies, and crossovers between the characters and the timelines.
As always, a guilty pleasure, with some humor thrown in. But this one, the ending....
hoadjie's review against another edition
5.0
Great follow up from the first book.
Really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one to come out.
Pleantly of twist and turns that kept me guessing .
Really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one to come out.
Pleantly of twist and turns that kept me guessing .
erinremen's review against another edition
5.0
Perfect!
Cora and Liams story is unique, exciting and heart wrenching. It pains me to see them longing for one another and not be able to so anything! It's torture. I wish we knew what her destiny with Finn is, it would make this so much easier. Dont get me wrong, Finn is a great guy who has so much to offer, but I'm far from don't rooting for the star crossed lovers who's pasts echo through time. I am really going to struggle with the waiting!
Cora and Liams story is unique, exciting and heart wrenching. It pains me to see them longing for one another and not be able to so anything! It's torture. I wish we knew what her destiny with Finn is, it would make this so much easier. Dont get me wrong, Finn is a great guy who has so much to offer, but I'm far from don't rooting for the star crossed lovers who's pasts echo through time. I am really going to struggle with the waiting!
catreader18's review against another edition
5.0
An Impossible Promise is the second book in the Providence Falls Trilogy. This is a trilogy I recommend reading in order so you have a little time to catch up before An Impossible Promise is published on September 21st. The first book, Chance of a Lifetime was pushed in September 2020. I could not wait for the second book after reading the first. The premise of the book reincarnation and Cora, Liam, and Finn's lives are intertwined each time they are reborn. In order to save his soul, Liam must convince Cora to marry Finn as marrying Finn is the only way to stop COra's life from ending in tragedy. The trouble is Cora and Liam loved each other in past lives and Liam does not want to let Cora go.
The book is set mainly in the present but there are flashbacks to 1844 and a past life Liam and Cora had. In the present Liam and Cora are police officers and focus on solving a case involving a gang, stolen money, and a murder. The primary storyline is Cora, Liam, and Finn and Liam's job to get Cora and Finn together. One of the things I love most about these books is Liam comes directly from 1844 so modern things such as fast food and oreo's are new to him. One scene in the book, Cora and Liam go to a gym and Liam is confused why people would pay to workout inside a building, especially when they are not defending themselves against anything. It is so funny to read his view on things we take for granted.
This is a wonderful series, especially if you like dual timelines and the thought that love can last over time. I can't wait to read the third and final book. Since books 1 & 2 were published in September, I hope September 2022 will hold the final book in the trilogy and I will learn what happens to Liam, Cora, and Finn.
The book is set mainly in the present but there are flashbacks to 1844 and a past life Liam and Cora had. In the present Liam and Cora are police officers and focus on solving a case involving a gang, stolen money, and a murder. The primary storyline is Cora, Liam, and Finn and Liam's job to get Cora and Finn together. One of the things I love most about these books is Liam comes directly from 1844 so modern things such as fast food and oreo's are new to him. One scene in the book, Cora and Liam go to a gym and Liam is confused why people would pay to workout inside a building, especially when they are not defending themselves against anything. It is so funny to read his view on things we take for granted.
This is a wonderful series, especially if you like dual timelines and the thought that love can last over time. I can't wait to read the third and final book. Since books 1 & 2 were published in September, I hope September 2022 will hold the final book in the trilogy and I will learn what happens to Liam, Cora, and Finn.
ampenyak's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mommasaystoread's review against another edition
4.0
At the beginning of the blurb, An Impossible Promise is compared to Outlander and The Lakehouse, and I'd have to agree - at least in part. It brings both storylines to mind, but it's still very much its own story. The relationship between Cora and Liam also makes me think of star-crossed lovers with the outside forces determined to keep them apart. This second in the trilogy is in the here and now for the most part with some flashbacks to past lives - yep, reincarnation is at the center of this love story. It's not all romance though, considering the profession these characters have in the present, we get some mystery-solving too. Since this is a continuing story, I'd recommend starting at the beginning. There's about a year between releases on these first 2, so I expect the same for the next, but with the excellent writing and storytelling, it's been well worth the wait.
ththalassocracy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25