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The Promise

The North Woods University Series, Book 5

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The Promise

By: J. L. Beck, C. Hallman
Narrated by: Ava Lucas, Teddy Hamilton
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Giving my virginity to a stranger was my first mistake.

Lying about my age, my second.

Never expecting to see Lex again, my third.

He promised me one night and I took it, never expecting anything in return.

Then a few months later, I see something I shouldn’t have and fate brings us back together again. I didn’t mean to see it and I wasn’t snooping. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that doesn’t matter to them. I’m a liability.

Now Lex is everywhere I am. Following me, watching me, and making sure I don’t tell anyone what I saw that night. He’s dominating, possessive, and downright controlling sometimes. He warns me of how dangerous this could be for both of us. He tells me that he doesn’t want to hurt me, but he has no idea what seeing him again is doing to me. Not when I have secrets of my own, secrets Lex isn’t ready to hear.

When all the lies are told and secrets come out, will the promises that we made in the dark be kept in the light?

©2020 Beck & Hallman LLC (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing Contemporary Heartfelt
Engaging Romance • Steamy Scenes • Excellent Narrators • Protective Alpha • Heartwarming Storyline • Mature Male Lead
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I did not expect this story! It was so much deeper than I thought it would be. The Promise is the story of Jude and Lex; it is such a good story. In the beginnings I found Jude annoying, and then I had to remind myself of her background. When the plot delved deeper into her upbring, I just wanted to cry for her and wrap her up in a hug. There was so much more to this than just romance and spice. Though it is a short novel, there is a lot going on; all of it intriguing. I'm patting myself on the back for picking it!

Not what I expected...

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I liked that this was loosely connected to the rossi crime family series, Roman, Luke, and, Damon appeared and he worked at the gym. story also had a similar vibe with the crazy and abusive parents on her side.. however it stands out on it's own. with him being a former Marine you get the badass duty and protect but with his family he was everything Jude needed. he was a steady reliable presence for her the entire time while she leaned trust. the pets were a great addition. I loved their little family and it was a great listen!! the narrators were good also!

Lex and Jude were great!

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Over all a fantastic book and story line! A couple twist and turns that come out of no where, lots of spice, and a HEA. SOLD

Great!

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Another great addition to the series, but good lord why don’t Jude or Lex contract their words? It drove me crazy. I get why Jude may not use contractions as she’s been sheltered, but why the hell is Lex using them too? Is he just starting to talk like her? It’s strange that the authors used contractions in the previous books, but suddenly aren’t in this one. It was awkward to listen to their dialogue because of it. But she narrators did their best, so there’s that. I enjoyed this story. I do wish there were more details into her life and more interactions with her and Blair, and now I’m curious what Lex will have to owe the mafia family. All the books so far have left me with some questions, nothing major just small details overlooked, but I am curious. The only thing I don’t love about the series so far is the whole get married and have babies thing, these books started morally grey and they end up being happy little nuclear families in the end. Kind of disappointing. But overall I’ve enjoyed the series and would recommend it.

Where are the contractions?!

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I really have enjoyed this series. I have enjoyed the narration a ton. The book, the storyline everything about it has been wonderful. I'm glad that I took a chance and listened to it.

❤️

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This book was so good! I loved it! The narrators are amazing and the story is really good! Definitely recommend!

Very good!

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This one had me crying… I loved this.. it gave me chills. This story is so sweet and genuine

I loved it

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★★★★

Loved this book. The Promise showed remarkable endurance by a Female lead and character growth.
Lex is swoonworthy and might just be one of the most “mature” male leads. Putting her needs above his at all times and showing her how much more she is.
Recommend this book and if you like spice you are also in luck but seeing that J.L Beck and C. Hallman always brings sexy back we are all good here ;)
Narrators did great!!

The Promise delivers

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This was excellent! Narrators on point! Story was heartwarming so worth it! Happy I listened.

Audible

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Couldn’t get enough. I will re-read multiple times. This was so engaging and well written.

Amazing

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