The holiday season is upon the townspeople of Cape Light, and the village has a special guest. James McDougal, a minister who runs a mission in Central America, has decided to make a trip to Cape Light to work with Reverend Ben and spend some time with its warm-hearted residents. It's during the season's first snowstorm, when James's car collides with another car, that the first hint of trouble befalls this close-knit community. No one is hurt, but out-of-towner Leigh Baxter is forced to stay until her car is fixed. Trying to escape a troubled past, Leigh figures Cape Light will make a decent hiding place for a few days. What she doesn't expect, however, is that the charm of this beautiful, seaside hamlet and its citizens will soon win her over-and that she will fall in love with James, the compassionate minister who has so generously welcomed her into his life. A few days quickly turns into a month, and suddenly Leigh finds herself wondering whether James will still accept her in his heart if her dark secrets ever come to light. In the meantime, Jessica and Sam Morgan find their relationship put to the test. More than anything else this Christmas, they want a baby to call their own. But they soon discover that life's most precious gifts often come in unexpected packages.
It was a great book! Well written. A great read on a comfy sofa by a fireplace.
A great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Some of the previous books in this Cape Light series seemed to be a lot of feel good fluff. However, the storylines in this book had substance and dealt with some tougher issues. We have Leigh, who is on the run, escaping an abusive ex-husband. We have Sam and Jessica, who recently lost a baby, when a child from the community's group home spends some time with them. And on the lighter side, we have Emily and Dan, trying to come to an agreement on the size of their wedding, with Lillian putting in her two cents worth. I enjoyed the storylines in this book. I liked how the book seemed to deal with some difficult issues, rather than just focusing on the romances involved.
A Christmas Promise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A Christmas Promise is a great 5th installation in Thomas Kincade & Katherine Spencer's Cape Light series. While returning to some previous story line's from already known character's like Emily & Dan and Sam & Jessica, A Christmas Promise also introduces two new characters: Leigh Baxter & minister James Cameron. If you like feel-good, cozy reads, then this is a good book for you. The town of Cape Light may not be completely realistic by today's standards, but it certainly is a great place to escape to.
Couldn't Put It Down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I absolutley love this series of books. I was worried that the story line may become weak in the fifth book. I am happy to say I was wrong. This uplifting story gives hope and compassion in a time when it is so needed. I feel like I know all the characters in these stories and care about what happens to each one of them. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. I highly recommend A Christmas Promise to anyone and everyone who wants to read a book that makes them feel good and hopeful about life.
A Christmas Promise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I love this series. They give you hope. You feel like you know all of the characters personally. I have recommended this series to many of my friend and family. When does the next book come out?
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