Lonely, Elizabeth Pierce subscribes to an online dating service. Meeting James was like finding a long lost friend, until Jasper came along whispering warnings.
Chased from her house, teror follows her to her new home. Everything points to her ex-husband, Lee, until he ends up murdered and Elizabeth is suspected.
"Oh what the hell," she muttered and clicked on the browser. "What can it hurt? If I don't like what I see tonight I never have to go back."
The mouse ran smoothly across the mouse pad until the arrow landed on the signature line. Pausing for a brief moment, Elizabeth sighed in resignation and typed in singlesgroup.com.
Apprehension raced through her and little nagging voices in her head laughed and snickered about how desperate she'd become to stoop to a lonely-hearts service.
Curiosity mingled with her uneasiness and Elizabeth soon found herself perusing the website, filling in the blanks on what she was looking for in an ideal mate.
She tucked her feet under her and continued to scan through the list, amazed at how many people in New Mexico were also looking for companionship.
One in particular caught her attention. Single male, 32, loves antiques, music, books, movies, long walks, romantic evenings, Renaissance Faire and travel. Financially secure artisan seeks a friend and companionship.
Professional Reviews
Promises Broken Reviewed by The Romance Studio
If there was one thing Elizabeth knew for certain. It was that promises were made to be broken. Every promise she could remember in a lifetime filled with puzzles had strengthened that knowledge. Finally, she left her drunken husband and moved forward into a life of work and needlepoint, gardening and neighbors. Still, she was lonely. Gathering her courage, she signed up for an online dating service and answered one ad.
James was tall and handsome, a perfect gentleman who took her to a big flea market, then introduced her to new friends. Marta called her Betsy, and Jasper called her Beth. Elizabeth dared to hope her life was looking up, but at the same time she was being terrorized. Soon Marta moved away and James disappeared. She and Jasper separately and together looked for answers the police weren't finding as the danger increased. He promised to protect her, but Elizabeth knew promises didn't mean anything.
Delving into the mysteries surrounding the attacks on Elizabeth's home, car and family, Jasper and Elizabeth discovered a love neither was quite ready for. As they untangled the web of lies and cruelty, they walked into even more threats and danger. Who were truly friends and who were foes? How could they be sure? Could promises be kept after all?
Promises Broken is an ensemble story with wonderful side characters and a nonstop puzzle. Sue Thornton wrote for readers who enjoy sorting out mysteries while rooting for lovers. The resolution was a bit hard to follow although, looking backward, there had been clues. I look forward to more books from this author.
Six straight men in the cast plus free Tex-Mex food? My friend Lida Rose sure knew how to persuade me. I signed on the dotted line and dusted off my dance shoes. I knew Bad Business on the Brazos would have them rolling in the aisles and standing up
