I am delighted to review Lisa Norato's latest release, "The Promise Keeper." I give it a resounding Five Stars!
Here is the Back Cover
Blurb:
The
new keeper has manned Pilgrim Light for a year now, and though her father
recruited him for the post, Iris Moon has never seen the fellow nor will anyone
discuss him. Rumors circulate he was once a pirate and had been imprisoned.
Lured by the secrecy, Iris rows out to the light to meet the solitary keeper.
He's a curmudgeon who remains as mysterious as ever, until confusing dreams
haunt her, causing Iris to suspect they share a past connection.
Jonathan Mayne sailed with Captain Moon's family as a young cabin boy during the earliest years of Iris's life. A grown woman, Iris holds no memory for her childhood friend, who now guards the bay from a lonely lighthouse tower. When a shipwreck survivor bent on revenge washes up on the shores of the Moon family mansion, will Johnny be able to protect Iris from her dead mother's secret while keeping a promise to her father never to expose it?
Jonathan Mayne sailed with Captain Moon's family as a young cabin boy during the earliest years of Iris's life. A grown woman, Iris holds no memory for her childhood friend, who now guards the bay from a lonely lighthouse tower. When a shipwreck survivor bent on revenge washes up on the shores of the Moon family mansion, will Johnny be able to protect Iris from her dead mother's secret while keeping a promise to her father never to expose it?
From the opening lines to the final scenes of The
Promise Keeper, I was captured by the story, the characters and the twists
and turns that kept me reading, long after I should have been asleep. Lisa
Norato has a winner on her hands!
The plot weaves a complicated yet easily
followed tale of intrigue involving two continents, two generations, and two
love stories. Lisa’s writing flowed like a smooth running brook with
descriptions of settings that made you envision them as if you were there.
Her knowledge about the sea and ocean going
vessels was so clear, even to a landlubber, but not so much as to overwhelm a
reader with technical details. It all blended into the story.
The characters in this novel were so well crafted and
believable with dialogue befitting the times that added just the right flavor
to make you realize you were reading about the early 19th century.
The Promise Keeper is more than
just historical romance—it is filled with intrigue, suspense, and realistic
characters whose faith is tested.
The author obviously did painstaking research
for every detail that found its way into her narratives. What a pleasure to
read such a well-developed book. Bravo, Lisa Norato!
Author Bio:
A native New Englander, Lisa Norato lives in a historic village with homes and churches dating as far back as the eighteenth century. She writes Christian seafaring romance of suspense and adventure set during New England's Federal Era.
In the Sea Heroes of Duxbury novels, Lisa's goal is to spin stories rich in historical detail which will transport readers back in time and encourage Christians in their faith and in finding the courage to place their trust in God.
She has received critical praise for her romantic fiction from reviewers such as Publisher's Weekly, Booklist and RT Book Reviews. Her previous novels include a western time travel and a contemporary romantic comedy.
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Elaine, I am thrilled you enjoyed the story and honored by your review. It means a lot coming from such a talented author. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLisa, it was a pleasure reading "The Promise Keeper" and very easy to give it a great review! Your depth of research and your exquisite writing style showed through in every page. Can't wait for your next novel!
DeleteGreat review, Elaine! I loved this book!!! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWasn't it a delight? :) Blessings, back!
DeleteThanks for reading, Carrie! So happy you enjoyed it.
DeleteWhat a great review, Elaine. Lisa, I'm thrilled for you and I look forward to reading The Promise Keeper.
ReplyDeleteYou will love it, Janet! :)
DeleteThanks for stopping by and your good wishes, Janet! They are very much appreciated, and I hope you enjoy the book. Blessings!
DeleteSounds wonderful. I can't wait to read it. Thank you for such a great recommendation.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, Dora! Thanks for visiting CQ today. Blessings!
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