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A review by readfrenzy
One is a Promise by Pam Godwin
4.0
There are different kinds of love triangles, but the type depicted in One is a Promise is my favorite because there is no cheating and no clear “right” choice for the heroine.
Cole was Danni’s first true love. Theirs was an immediate, intense attraction. It’s been years since he was suddenly taken from her and she still hasn’t been able to move on. Trace comes along and unexpectedly becomes her second chance at happily ever after. The two men couldn’t be more different, but she loves them equally.
Danni is a dancer, and I love how prominent music is in her life. Some authors create playlists for their books. One is a Promise has a full soundtrack. Music is integral to the storyline, and you can tell that each song is carefully chosen to reflect the mood of the characters.
One of the most unique aspects of the book is the artwork displayed at the beginning of each chapter. Creative silhouette illustrations foreshadow the events of the chapter.
This book would have earned more stars from me if it weren’t for Trace. His and Danni’s relationship is volatile, and they resist their fierce magnetism every step of the way. Trace is very antagonistic through most of the book, so it’s hard to understand how Danni could so easily fall in love with him given his cold behavior and mixed signals. It’s equally difficult to believe Trace’s sudden declarations of love.
Things become clearer toward the end, and while hindsight is a wonderful thing, it comes a little late in the story. There are aspects of Danni’s relationship with Cole that are glossed over. That’s not really a bad thing, though, since it piqued my interest and leaves room for more revelations in the next book.
I’m trusting Pam Godwin to provide enough plot to support three full-length books. This is the first book in the trilogy, so I anticipated a huge cliffhanger. Even though I guessed pieces of the ending, there are still plenty of surprises. With intriguing characters and a huge mystery, I’m looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
Recommended for fans of:
Dance
Second chance romance
Love triangles
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
Cole was Danni’s first true love. Theirs was an immediate, intense attraction. It’s been years since he was suddenly taken from her and she still hasn’t been able to move on. Trace comes along and unexpectedly becomes her second chance at happily ever after. The two men couldn’t be more different, but she loves them equally.
Danni is a dancer, and I love how prominent music is in her life. Some authors create playlists for their books. One is a Promise has a full soundtrack. Music is integral to the storyline, and you can tell that each song is carefully chosen to reflect the mood of the characters.
One of the most unique aspects of the book is the artwork displayed at the beginning of each chapter. Creative silhouette illustrations foreshadow the events of the chapter.
This book would have earned more stars from me if it weren’t for Trace. His and Danni’s relationship is volatile, and they resist their fierce magnetism every step of the way. Trace is very antagonistic through most of the book, so it’s hard to understand how Danni could so easily fall in love with him given his cold behavior and mixed signals. It’s equally difficult to believe Trace’s sudden declarations of love.
Things become clearer toward the end, and while hindsight is a wonderful thing, it comes a little late in the story. There are aspects of Danni’s relationship with Cole that are glossed over. That’s not really a bad thing, though, since it piqued my interest and leaves room for more revelations in the next book.
I’m trusting Pam Godwin to provide enough plot to support three full-length books. This is the first book in the trilogy, so I anticipated a huge cliffhanger. Even though I guessed pieces of the ending, there are still plenty of surprises. With intriguing characters and a huge mystery, I’m looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds.
Recommended for fans of:
Dance
Second chance romance
Love triangles
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**