Stone Promises
Swoony & Steamy Second Chance Romance
And once again, Samantha Christy brings all the feels in book two of her Stone Brothers series, Stone Promises. I instantly fell in love with Mallory, and Chad had already been working his way into my heart just from his brief appearances in book one. Sinking into their second chance was a beautiful and heartfelt rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Not quite as angsty as Christy’s other novels, Stone Promises brought so many layers of heartwarming emotions. That’s not to say there’s no angst, oh, there definitely is, but what truly drew me in to this novel was Chad’s dedication to making things right, and Mallory’s determination to seeing it through.
Chad is so incredibly swoonworthy, and it has nothing to do with his movie star persona. It’s about how he deals with everything life throws at him, how he pampers and supports Mallory, how he works so incredibly hard to be the person she needs him to be. And Mallory, well, shoot, serious girl crush going on here! She is such a deeply layered character, but so true to herself, and so down to earth. She is truly easy to fall for.
Christy does an amazing job of setting the scene, giving readers insights into their past together, their past apart, and their here-and-now as they navigate their new normal as a couple. Everything in this book moves their story forward, propelling them to an HEA that is definitely Hollywood worthy.
Once again, Jason Clarke and Erin Mallon bring the characters to life with impeccable tone, inflection, and pacing. They did a wonderful job of building the characters through their storytelling, creating a movie of the mind I was reluctant to leave.
Stone Promises can be enjoyed as a standalone, but I recommend reading or listening to the series in order to get the full picture of the brothers and their interconnected lives.
