The Promise

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. “The Promise” is a really enjoyable Romance from River Laurent. This is an Emotional, Must Read Book. I really liked the well written storyline and the enjoyable characters, their chemistry and interaction had me hooked. I couldn’t put it down. This is a Must Read, Romance that I’d recommend.

This is a second chance romance about childhood sweethearts. Cole and Taylor were best friends and then became lovers. The storyline was written well and the characters are fantastic. River Laurent did an amazing job writing this book which kept me turning the pages. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

My top read from this author, this second chance romance will give you the feels! A well written story that you can easily picture as you read each page. From best friends to lovers than heartbreak and love you will truely enjoy Taylor and Cole’s journey to a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This is the first book I've read from River. It was enjoyable. I love second chance romances and this one between Taylor and Cole was pretty good. It definitely plays on your emotions but has a way of making it better. Such a good book and can't wait to read more.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

Another great read, with lots of chemistry and hotness. This is a well written story and hooked me from the start.This is a quick hot read, with a interesting plot and fantastic characters, great emotion and Loads of steam!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Couldn't put this book down once I started to read kept turning the pages until I found I had reached the end. The book has well written characters, twist that you don't see coming

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Seriously poorly written, trite story. Did the author pay for reviews? That's the only thing I can think of. I couldn't even finish it. Supposedly H betrayed h but in the first chapter he rushes to her childhood home and aggressively kisses her and forces her to lay on a bed. This happens four pages in... What?

A great second chance romance! Taylor & Cole have been friends since childhood. This story is how one sacrificed so the other's dream could flourish. It is also about unselfishness, love, and fighting for a dream. Although they meet again due to a funeral and suffer some pain and uncertainty, do they reach their HEA? ?

I know Ms Laurent delivers and this time does she ever! Taylor and Cole, soulmates by any stretch of the imagination. So why did she leave once, and then again? Read this​ one, you will mist up a little, a hazard of reading one of Ms Laurent's books, enjoy it. I volunteered to read and review an Advance Reader Copy.

This was absolutely a 5 star read for me not that I can expect anything else from River. The plot is interesting and it keeps you glued to the story, the characters are charming and complex and the chemistry is undeniable. Definitely one click worthy.
I received an ARC of the book and this is my honest review

The Promise was a hot and steamy second chance romance not to be missed. I loved this book from beginning to end and was unable to put it down. The characters will bring you to tears and make you laugh at the same time. If you want an awesome feels romance to warm your bed tonight look no further you have found it.

Childhood friends and sweethearts. Amazing story about two people that found love young but due to outside interference it was taken from them. The book jumps back and forth from the present to their childhood, to show how involved they were in each other's lives. This is a wonderful story of second chances for two people whose love for each other had never lessened. Great book.

Such a good book. Cole and Taylor met when they were 6 and became best friends. As they got older, lovers. Day of the audition, Cole bailed on her, but Taylor still went and became famous. Now she’s back in town, will they get their second chance? I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book

Could have been a really good read. More development of the characters would have been nice. Way too much sex, I skimmed, there could have been somme real meaningful "get to know you again" conversation. What happened to Victoria? No mention of Cole seeking her out and calling her on what she did? Really? What about dear old dad? Did he just accept their relationship, etc......oh, and she wrote a really good song.....what happened to that? Not well thought out at all, although the smut was quite good if one really wants to read all that. Put more thought into your writing.

I really enjoyed this second chance romance by River Laurent. The characters are interesting, well-developed, and have chemistry. The story is well-written with a happily ever after. If you like second chance romances, I highly recommend this book by River Laurent. I received an arc for an honest review.

I have always been a fan of second-chance love stories. The Promise did not disappoint. Cole and Taylor have a second chance to make things work between them.

If you're a fan of fast-paced, well-written stories, then definitely check out this one. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

What a beautifully written story! The storyline is so touching;the characters fully developed; so much pain and angst certainly made the long journey to the HEA worthwhile. Definitely 1-Click this book today! (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and thoroughly enjoyed.) ❤️❤️❤️

The book is a good second chance at love. The book is both heartbreaking and heartwarming read. The story is well written. The story has sweet, steamy, angst, sadness, drama, humor, and happiness.

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This was a fantastic read!!!! If you like second chance books defiantly one click this one. It had some witty banter and funny zingers. The story line was great and there were parts where you sit there and say ouch, oooh and ahh and no way. Emotions run high and low but great book with a HEA.

I really enjoyed The Promise. It was sweet and sad at the same time. I wanted to strangle Victoria though. She caused more drama than Taylor and Cole deserved. The ending was cute and l love how sassy Taylor was. Great read. Love River Laurent. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy.

This is my kind of book , full of a couple with a history to be told and a future to be fought for , the characters are so well written its like you're living it with them every tear , every hiccup , every smile and every kiss. I can't wait to read the next book written by this talented author.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book and provided an honest review.
Cole has never forgotten his first & only love. He had to let Taylor go so she could live her dream. Taylor's back in town for her stepmother funeral. He has to see her. When he does it's like she never left. I loved this book.This author is so good. I would recommend this book. Thanks.

This was a great read. The heartache the h feels gets churned into her career whilst the H ends up still pinning for his lost love as well. This story was an emotional read that grabs your attention. I would have liked the heros dad to have made an appearance after they met again for better closure. The epilogue was lovely. I voluntarily received an arc of this book.

They went on an adventure but things happened and she ran away. She loved him so much but it didn't end well. Now they meet again at a funeral. He knew he would never forget the time they had and he loves her. Will they try again? Can it be better this time? See how it will go
I was gifted a copy by the author and I enjoyed it so much that I want to review

this is a dramatic second chance story that is a great read. River Laurent writes an engrossing story of the young lovers who meet 8 years later and while he is willing to do anything to get back what they had she just wants to run away. By the time they reach their happily ever after you are rooting for them both and so happy that they got there.

Taylor and Cole were best friends growing up...until the day Col broke Taylor’s heart. Eight years later, Taylor is back in town and Cole is given a second chance at love with Taylor. Will she forgive him and in the process discover true love? River Laurent writes another amazing book.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book. “The Promise” is a really enjoyable Romance from River Laurent. This is an Emotional, Must Read Book. I really liked the well written storyline and the enjoyable characters, their chemistry and interaction had me hooked. I couldn’t put it down. This is a Must Read, Romance that I’d recommend.

Second chance romance........ this is a quick sweet read of a couple having a childhood crush that later in life becomes a hea romance....... nice paced read to keep the pages turning with a well written story line. I enjoyed it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a second chance romance about childhood sweethearts. Cole and Taylor were best friends and then became lovers. The storyline was written well and the characters are fantastic. River Laurent did an amazing job writing this book which kept me turning the pages. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

My top read from this author, this second chance romance will give you the feels! A well written story that you can easily picture as you read each page. From best friends to lovers than heartbreak and love you will truely enjoy Taylor and Cole’s journey to a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This is the first book I've read from River. It was enjoyable. I love second chance romances and this one between Taylor and Cole was pretty good. It definitely plays on your emotions but has a way of making it better. Such a good book and can't wait to read more.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

Another great read, with lots of chemistry and hotness. This is a well written story and hooked me from the start.This is a quick hot read, with a interesting plot and fantastic characters, great emotion and Loads of steam!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

***I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.*** 4.5 stars. Taylor and Conley and second chances. I found myself feverishly flipping pages on my kindle app to see what came next and if these two would find away to move beyond the hurts of the past and grab on to a new future with the other half of their heart.

Couldn't put this book down once I started to read kept turning the pages until I found I had reached the end. The book has well written characters, twist that you don't see coming

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Seriously poorly written, trite story. Did the author pay for reviews? That's the only thing I can think of. I couldn't even finish it. Supposedly H betrayed h but in the first chapter he rushes to her childhood home and aggressively kisses her and forces her to lay on a bed. This happens four pages in... What?

A great second chance romance! Taylor & Cole have been friends since childhood. This story is how one sacrificed so the other's dream could flourish. It is also about unselfishness, love, and fighting for a dream. Although they meet again due to a funeral and suffer some pain and uncertainty, do they reach their HEA? ?

River Laurent's books never fail to hit the mark. This one follows the second chance given to former best friends Taylor and Cole. The book is told through present day and flashbacks, with the flashbacks providing key background to the story. The chemistry between the two characters is great and seeing whether they could rebuild what once existed with the history they share had me turning the pages. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This is a fast paced second chance romance. This was a really great story from River Laurent . She has done a great job with this book. I really enjoyed the connection between Taylor and Cole. This is a great story that you won't want to miss.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

I know Ms Laurent delivers and this time does she ever! Taylor and Cole, soulmates by any stretch of the imagination. So why did she leave once, and then again? Read this​ one, you will mist up a little, a hazard of reading one of Ms Laurent's books, enjoy it. I volunteered to read and review an Advance Reader Copy.

This was absolutely a 5 star read for me not that I can expect anything else from River. The plot is interesting and it keeps you glued to the story, the characters are charming and complex and the chemistry is undeniable. Definitely one click worthy.
I received an ARC of the book and this is my honest review

Such a touching and emotional read that will grab your heart and hold on to it. The story-line and characters were so awesome and you won't find a better book than this one. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.

Taylor and Cole have an interesting relationship that seems to contain a lot of miscommunication. It wasn't my favorite because of that, but it was a nice read.
I voluntarily received a copy for a free, honest review.

The Promise by River Laurent is an absolute delight to read! It was such a great storyline with characters you fall in love with. I would recommend this book. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review after reading this arc.

Taylor is home for a funeral. Cole let her go once now he wants a second chance with her. Will Taylor give Cole the chance? A wonderful second chance read!

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At first I loved it, pulled me in them it got a little boring. The characters i just didn't connect with. Over all it was a good story but I just wanted more. You read to decide. I volunteered read this for a honest review

It was great to see 2 of my favorite writers getting together to write a great story . I loved Cole and Taylor's story . Love finds it way back to this couple . You need to read this book I PROMISE you'll love it :) .

Fantastic story of childhood friends and sweethearts that get a second chance at love. Spectacular writing and characters. Could not put this book down. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

I love the blurb and the storyline but the book was choppy and didn't flow well. I never believed that Taylor and Cole were truly in love. After not seeing each other for eight years, the first thing Cole wants is to get in bed with Taylor. Other characters were introduced ONCE and then never again. The angst at the end is a woman, reader's have never heard of but it's enough to have Taylor running. The book needed more to get another star or more from me.

My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read.

I loved this book. It was exciting and entertaining. Intense and intriguing. Loving and caring. Interesting and smuttyliscious. I have read a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review..

Cole the rich kid and Taylor, the poor girl, grew up as best friends. Cole promised to always be there when she needs him until that one day he hurt her. Now she is back will Cole get a second chance? Fast-paced read with plenty of drama and emotion. A good read.

The Promise is another great book by River Laurent.this is an emetional,touching and beautiful story between Cole and Taylor second Chance romance;couldn't put it down; a must read! well done! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book!!! thanks!

Very good second chance read! Cole and Taylor rekindle a past romance that ended on a bad note. These two have no problem picking up were they left off. Very well written and the pages fly by. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.

Strong characters and a great story line. Couldn't put it down once I started reading it either. I can't wait to read more work from author either.

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Sweet but hot fast read of a second chance romance. Beautifully written which made it easy to burn through the pages, Cole and Taylor become best friends at age 6 and overcome trials and drama to get their HEA.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC

Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Second chances and new beginnings. A decent read. I didn't really connect to the characters in this one. And there were a few inconsistencies with Cole. I enjoyed the overall story. Not my favorite by this author but a great afternoon escape.

Such a cute second chance romance. So sweet I cried a couple times, but also laughed. I love when books van pull those kind of emotions from you. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Cole and Taylor get their second chance at a HEA will they take it or will the past get in the way. This was a good story and great characters. I enjoyed reading it. I received it as an arc and voluntarily reviewed it. I recommend it to all.

Well written second chance romance with an emotional storyline. Young sweethearts get a second chance at love if they can overcome hard feelings and heartbreak. Loved the H/h and their connection. Worth the read. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.

I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it!

I really liked most of this book. I will say the characters didn't inspire me as much as I would like though! They had interesting backstories, but I'd love to know more.

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I really liked this book. It was hot and steamy and intriguing. I could not put the book down. I definitely recommend reading this book.

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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It is emotional and heartwarming second chance romance. The characters are great and have amazing chemistry. I really enjoyed reading this book.

If you like second chance romances this is the book for you. You get romance, hot scenes, heartache and a happy ending. What more could you want?!

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Amazing love story great characters has just the right amount of drama to keep you interested well written definitely worth the read

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I received an ARC copy in exchange of an honest review.

A second chance love story. If you loved somebody before you fully knew what love eas and then one day they'd break your heart could you give them a real second chance.

The Promise by River Laurent
I really enjoyed reading The Promise. It was a sad but sweet read at the same time. "I received an advanced copy of this manuscript and am voluntarily leaving an honest review."

Such a touching and emotional read that will grab your heart and hold on to it. The story-line and characters were so awesome and you won't find a better book than this one. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.

Emotional rollercoaster of a read. From childhood friendship, heartbreak, love, loyalty, anger and then with help from an unexpected source we come full circle to a reconnection. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Cole Finley and Taylor Rose first became friends when nine-year-old Cole climbed up into six-year-old Taylor's tree house to let her know it was okay to cry because her mother died. As best friends, they made a promise to always be there for the other and to never let go. Taylor's family was poor but happy and Cole grew up with wealth. None of this mattered to them as their friendship and love blossomed. They had hopes and dreams of becoming famous with the music they shared and played so beautifully together. Those dreams died one day as Cole turned his back on her in anger, telling her to go on by herself and become a star without him. What happened to Cole's love for her and their promise? A story that was so beautifully bittersweet took a major turn when Taylor came home for her stepmother's funeral. She has spent her adult life on the road touring with her band, becoming the star she thought she wanted to be. Something was always missing. A piece of her heart was left behind. When she and Cole see one another after all those years, it feels as if nothing has changed and they still share a deep love. As the truth unfolds, however, the cruelty of family is enough to break my heart. When the jealous, vindictive "friend" surfaces, I was ready to slap Cole myself! River had my emotions all over, back and forth, upside down. She did a wonderful job of creating intricately-woven characters with shared history, love, loyalty, doubt, anger and mended hearts. A River Laurent book is always a gem and The Promise shines ever so brightly!

I volunteered to read this Arc for an honest review. I really enjoyed the story of Taylor and Cole and the adventures that they go on throughout their lives as friends. Taylor is a young woman who happens to be a professional singer is forced to come home for her step mother's funeral. She hasn't been back for several years and cannot stand her. Unfortunately she did not expect to run in the cold, the boy who broke her heart 8 years ago. Cole is a young man who is desperate to see the love of his life, Taylor. Taylor's furious with Cole but when she looks in his eyes all bets are off. After spending a few magical days together where the cameras trees through the roof, and they're letting like it was the old days and the last 8 years haven't happened. Taylor gets two unexpected guest. The first is the pr boyfriend that her agent set her up with that she can't stand and Cole sent him on his way. The second is Veronica, who claims to be Cole's fiance and baby mommy. Cole disappointed Taylor on the day of their big audition for their big break, claiming that he decide that was not the right thing for him and left her there the audition alone. Crazy things keep coming in in their way and Taylor is fed up, claiming that she cannot trust him or his promises anymore. It's a great ride from beginning to the end of the book the characters flow well together and the chemistry is amazing. Great story to read definitely recommend it.

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Taylor and Cole have been best friends since nearly forever and through a good mix of present day and flashbacks we learn what happened and why they went their separate ways. When Taylor’s step-mother passes away, Taylor is back in town for her funeral. Things get interesting when Cole shows up where she's staying, to say the least. Taylor and Cole have lots of steamy action together, but she has some hesitations based on broken promises from the past.

I love second chance romances, a good bit of drama and angst, and strong yet vulnerable characters. This story has all of that and more. It was an enjoyable read and I recommend it!

I received a copy in exchange for my opinion.

A wonderful book about cole and turner.
They grew up together and have so many memories of them together.
They started a romantic relationship but they are meant to go for a audition , cole on the guitar and turner singing but he says he doesnt want to and she goes by herself, they break up as he hurt her.

Years have gone past cole stayed where he has always lived but turner has a singing career and is famous.

A story about two people mending old hurts, falling in love again and learning to trust again.
I definitely recommend this book to read i couldnt put it down.

 "I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."

Taylor Rose may have come from humble beginnings but talent and timing propelled her to stardom quickly. It came with a price - betrayal and a broken heart.

As the story begins she has returned home to bury her last relative. She only planned staying a couple of days but that changed when Cole Finlay rang her doorbell.

That’s when life took a sharp turn and so many things changed. They were best friends, partners in music...and friends for life until that night, the night when everything changed. Could they find a second chance amid small town rivalry and unknown circumstances? Let’s hope so because you are going to like these two broken souls.

River Laurent never disappoints and The Promise is a a good example of her ability to tell a wonderfully touching story that will stay with the reader for a long time.

I received a reader copy in exchange for an honest review and upon finishing the story, I have no problem giving the author five stars for another great story...along with my appreciation for a job very well done!

Taylor and Cole has been friends since they were 6 years old. They met at her mother’s funeral, where Cole brought Taylor a daisy and they became friends. Through the years they were there for each other and gone through so much. They were each other’s first love but 8 years ago he let her down and Taylor left for LA. Now she’s back for her stepmother’s funeral and Cole is determined to win her back. After all neither one of them got over the other!
Lovely book but also hot (those steamy scenes ?)

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The promise delivered on its promise. I loved this book. It was an easy fast read. Cole and Taylor were more than best friends since Taylor was six years old they were soul mates who lost their way but found their way back home to each other. The idea of doing alternating chapters between the present and the past was risky but it paid off because it showed the in depth characteristics of the children Cole and Taylor were which explains the reasons behind who they are as adults. I loved everything about this book except the cover and that is the only reason that I didn’t give it five stars. The tattooed guy on the cover has nothing to do with who Cole is and it has no relationship to the story. I received this book as an ARC and I almost didn’t choose it because of the cover. I don’t like books about tattooed guys but I’m so glad that I chose this book. I will be reading more books by this author.

Wow! This was such and emotionally charged book from River Laurent! I was absolutley glued to it and could not put it down. I loved the desperation of Cole to get as close to Taylor, no matter the consequences it brought to him. These two are perfect together. And when his secret is revealed I swear I nearly cried. A must read! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Cole = 5/5
Heroine, Taylor = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 3/5
Action =  2/5
Darkness = 2/5
Humor = 2/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes

Taylor & Cole were best-friends and jig partners on their way to fame when he decided he didn't want fame and she pursued it without him. Now she's back in town for her step-mother's funeral and he wants to take things back to how they were before.
River Laurent got me into the plot wanting to know exactly what made them split up and hoping they'd stay together. The story is captivating with its many steamy scenes and different flashbacks.
A nice book to dig into when you come in out of the cold and curl up on the couch... I loved how well the characters are developed. I loved how warm and inviting the story is.

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Soooooo....I am super upset about this one. I purchased this book thinking it was an ebook called The Promise....and it was...for 20% of the book....THEN bam, it's a totally new story (The Kissing Booth) which I had previously purchased on it's own. I am now the proud owner of the same book twice...because essentially The Promise was a short story that left me wanting more while the more was a book I had already read.

I despise when authors do this for this very reason. I wanted a complete story, I wanted a book that was not a false promise. I will be very wary of this author's book in the future due to this. The Promise was ok, but short and deceiving. Not a huge fan!

This was an awesome second chance read by River Laurent. Taylor and Cole became best friends when they little kids after Taylor's mom died. Cole promised he would always be there for her. Growing up, they fell in love. But after Cole broke her heart, Taylor left town to become a star and never looked back. That was always Taylor's dream to be famous. Now a famous singer,Taylor has come back to town eight years later for her stepmother's funeral. Cole has never gotten over her and knows he never will. He is determined to win Taylor back. Can he convince her to take a chance? I highly recommend this book. 5 stars!!! This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy.

This is s voluntary review of an ARC of River Laurent's The Promise. I really like River's stories. Taylor & Cole have been friends since childhood. This story is how one sacrificed so the other's dream could flourish. It is also about unselfishness, love, and fighting for a dream. Although they meet again due to a funeral, and suffer some pain & uncertainty, they do reach an HEA. No cliffhanger.

The Promise

Great read. Lovely romance that lived up to the title of the book. The flashbacks to both the main characters childhood were a different style that lent itself well to aiding in the telling of the story. Sometimes life comes about with outsiders trying to chance of life path to our detriment. It is heartwarming to see a strong woman break free enough to shed the proper light on situations. Well written. Good characters.

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Absolutely awesome!! Another great story by River!

Cole and Taylor are inseparable as young children and worse as they enter their teens and they end up together. Of course life isn’t all peaches and cream.

Life happens and when they’re thrust together after being apart for almost 10 years it’s like high school al over again.

An absolutely fantastic and must read. This second chance book really gives you everything.

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I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Taylor and Cole has been friends since they were 6 years old. They met at her mother’s funeral, where Cole brought Taylor a daisy and they became friends. They had hopes and dreams of becoming famous with the music they played together. Those dreams died one day as Cole turned his back on her in anger, telling her to go on by herself and become a star without him. Years later she comes back to her hometown for her stepmother's funeral.Will Taylor give Cole that second chance?

From the very beginning, you knew that Taylor and Cole were meant to be together forever, but how they get there, and the reason they broke up eight years ago is the real storyline. I liked the way that the author didn’t tell us until almost the end WHAT caused them to split up in the first place. This book also gave you an honest insight into the life of a celebrity, loneliness and rabid fans too!

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Loved it!!!! Cole and Taylor share a special bond and make dreams and promises with each other for the future. When Cole is given an ultimatum though he turns his back on Taylor and their dreams. Taylor leaves town and Cole behind and doesn't return for 8 long years. Will they work things out?? Will the truth finally be reviled about why Cole changed his mind?? This is a great book you won't be disappointed if you get it. I volunteered to read an ARC of this book for my honest review.

I could not put it down once I started it and did not want it to end when I got there.
This is not your straight forward second chance romance. It is a book about true love, making mistakes and fighting for what you want.
Great character development, steamy sex scenes and twists and turns to really be able to sink into the book.

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Taylor and Cole were friends since they could remember. When the chance for them both to live their dream of music arises it tears them apart. The death of Taylor's stepmother brings her back home and face to face with the !ASN who broke her heart. When long held secrets reveal themselves will Taylor and Cole seize the opportunity of a lifetime? I really like reading this book. It may be long but it is a fast read. Can't wait for more from this author.

This is a well written story about Taylor and Cole, who were childhood friends and sweethearts, until Cole broke her heart. She became a famous singer and was back in town for her stepmoms funeral. Cope knew she was In town and HAD to see her. These characters were amazing and there were unexpected twist and turns, abut a HEA none the less.
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I received an ARC of this book and leaving a voluntary review review. This book was an example of true love because Cole sacrifices everything so that Taylor could achieve her dream even if it meant leaving him behind. Taylor was still letting her insecurities about not being good enough stand in the way of relationship with Cole. It was good someone showed her that it was more than just her side of the story.

Cole and Taylor were first live swwwtheaets until Cole broke Taylor’s heart! He wants a second chance.... this is a well written second chance love story! It has you rooting for the HEA! I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book bc I loved the book. And I think you will as well!

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a great second chance romance from River about Cole and Taylor where best friends and sweethearts until he broke her heart , now she is back for her stepmothers funeral and he wants to see her again and wants to try and get back what they had lost 8 years ago , a great plotline with great characters a one to read
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Cole has never forgotten his first & only love. He had to let Taylor go so she could live her dream. Taylor's back in town for her stepmother funeral. He has to see her. When he does it's like she never left. I loved this book.This author is so good. I would recommend this book. Thanks.

Second chance romance........ this is a quick sweet read of a couple having a childhood crush that later in life becomes a hea romance....... nice paced read to keep the pages turning with a well written story line. I enjoyed it.

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River Laurent's books never fail to hit the mark. This one follows the second chance given to former best friends Taylor and Cole. The book is told through present day and flashbacks, with the flashbacks providing key background to the story. The chemistry between the two characters is great and seeing whether they could rebuild what once existed with the history they share had me turning the pages. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.
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This is a fast paced second chance romance. This was a really great story from River Laurent . She has done a great job with this book. I really enjoyed the connection between Taylor and Cole. This is a great story that you won't want to miss.
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Cole befriended Taylor when she 6 and her mum died. They grew up together and fell in love. Cole broke her heart and she left town but 8 years later she's back. Cole still loves her but can he win her back?

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I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book for a honest review and it was a good read. This was a second chance romance by River Laurent. The characters are interesting, well-developed, and have great chemistry. The story is well-written with a HEA ending, I would recommend this book.

Cole and Taylor were lovers in the past, until she comes home for a funeral. Cole has to see her regardless of how it will affect him if he is rejected. These 2 people belong together, and it takes a lot of strength to come together again. Great story and loved the characters.

This book is a well written that even though it's a long it is a fast paced read. Wonderful characters with undeniable chemistry. It is a second chance romance where they are reunited after 8 years. I loved it and recommend this book. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

How far would you go to see the person you love succeed? Would you let them go even if it would destroy you? Cole gave all for Taylor because he loved her with his whole heart. In the end that love survives against all odds and the couple gets there happily ever after.

Very good second chance read! Cole and Taylor rekindle a past romance that ended on a bad note. These two have no problem picking up were they left off. Very well written and the pages fly by. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.

Such a cute second chance romance. So sweet I cried a couple times, but also laughed. I love when books van pull those kind of emotions from you. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

The Promise by River Laurent
I really enjoyed reading The Promise. It was a sad but sweet read at the same time. "I received an advanced copy of this manuscript and am voluntarily leaving an honest review."

Emotional rollercoaster of a read. From childhood friendship, heartbreak, love, loyalty, anger and then with help from an unexpected source we come full circle to a reconnection. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This story swept me up and didn't put me down again till the end. It is well written with characters you'll fall in love with. This is well worth getting!

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Good third chance romance. I just loved hoe Cole sacrificedo his dreams to make sure Taylor had hers. Good book.

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A fantastic book of childhood friends Cole and Taylor. From the moment he saw her he felt fierce protectiveness, I love a coming of age love story and this was a great one. Five stars on another great book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. Great read hard one to put down gets you gripped from the start. A great romance with hot steamy Sex, lovely couple Cole and Taylor loved it

Cole & Taylor's second chance romance is a definite must read. The chemistry is so strong between these two even though Taylor tries to act like she forgot. This book will have your attention from page one.

New author for me, book chosen accidentally. After I started reading, I realized it more explicit then I normally would have chosen. Almost, ALMOST, stopped reading, but kept going. Glad I did.
Interesting story, good look into what some/most performer's are subjected to. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of great fans, mixed with a bunch of idiot's and some that are just plain selfish, drunks and freaks, with a few among the totally crazy. I went to Live Performances, and was so disgusted with fellow audience members, because of the screaming, etc. You couldn't hear the performers!
Makes me totally THRILLED that I had/have absolutely no talent.
Except to appreciate other folks who actually do!!! Such as this writer. I may not be into the sexual portions of the story, but I liked the the rest. Certain actions were easy to anticipate, like in horror movies, you could see the monster would be showing up soon. Same here when an old enemy shows up, etc, etc.
Well it's part of what make this an excellent story. Author has good command of words, expressing deep or difficult emotions, enthralling her audience.
So like I stated earlier, author kept me enthralled with the characters, their lives and emotions, their faults, and drama. While others will gloss over all that, but be caught up in the sex.
Different strokes for different folks!!!

***I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.*** 4.5 stars. Taylor and Conley and second chances. I found myself feverishly flipping pages on my kindle app to see what came next and if these two would find away to move beyond the hurts of the past and grab on to a new future with the other half of their heart.