Review: The Promise – Robyn Carr

#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr returns to Thunder Point with an uplifting story about overcoming loss and finding unexpected love

Scott Grant has a bustling family practice in the small Oregon community of Thunder Point. The town and its people have embraced the widowed doctor and father of two, his children are thriving, and Scott knows it’s time to move on from his loss. But as the town’s only doctor, the dating scene is awkward. That is, until a stunning physician’s assistant applies for a job at his clinic.

Peyton Lacoumette considers herself entirely out of the dating scene. She’s already been burned by a man with kids, and she’s come to Thunder Point determined not to repeat past mistakes. When Scott offers her a job, at a much lower salary than she’s used to, Peyton is surprisingly eager to accept…at least for now. She’s willing to stay for a three-month trial period while she explores other options.

Scott and Peyton know the arrangement is temporary—it isn’t enough time to build a real relationship, never mind anything with lasting commitment. But love can blossom faster than you think when the timing is right, and this short visit just might hold the promise of forever.

Series: Thunder Point #5
Release Date: June 24th 2014
Publisher: Harlequin MIRA
Source: NetGalley
Reviewer: Kristyn
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4.5 Cocktails

Scott and Peyton meet when she signs on to work with him at his small clinic. The position was supposed to be a temporary solution while she gets her life together, but the town and the doctor prove to be much more than she ever anticipated.

Scott and Peyton both believed they were off limits to each other so they were able to grow close without any pressure. Scott and Peyton both believed in the importance of family and it helped to cement their connection. Their romance took it’s time and evolved in a very organic way. Thunder Point and it’s citizens really helped to sell Peyton on small town life and on Scott.

The conflict came when Peyton’s ex Doctor Ted pops up to stir the pot. He makes Scott feel like he has less to offer Peyton than a Doctor with money living in a big city. But those things aren’t as important to Peyton as family and a meaningful relationship.

This book is a great window back into the world of Thunder Point. The scenery is so full of life and warmth that gives everything a depth and feeling. The cast of characters we have already gotten to know so well continue to evolve and become more endearing. I can’t wait to go back to Thunder Point again.