By-the-book Secret Service Agent Joe Stonehouse is assigned to work with rebel Agent Luke Ludzecky on a task force to combat school violence. When they go undercover in Fairholm, NY, to a school flagged for an outbreak, they find that the institution is indeed in danger. But when Joe butts heads with principal Suzanna Quinn, and teacher Kelsey Cunningham gets close to her new student Luke, all … their personal lives are turned upside down. In Book 1, PROMISES TO KEEP, follow the fast-paced plot ripped straight from the headlines and bask in the love stories that will make you believe in romance.
Don’t miss all five books in the Lean On Me Series, heart-wrenching stories of teens in jeopardy and the adults who’ve dedicated their lives to helping them: PROMISES TO KEEP, MICHAEL’S FAMILY, TRUST IN ME, WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN and A PRICE WORTH PAYING.
Praise for PROMISES TO KEEP:
“Shay does an admirable job with a difficult subject, writing about school violence with sensitivity and realism and without shying away from any of the hard issues, such as the balance between the students’ protection and their civil liberties.” Shelley Mosley Booklist
“Kathryn Shay’s storytelling grabbed me on page one and her characters held me until the very last word.” Barbara Bretton, USA TODAY bestselling author.
“Kathryn Shay is a master of her craft. PROMISES TO KEEP will hold you on the edge of your seat with an ending you’ll remember long after you turn the last page.” USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Anderson.
“Kathryn Shay’s first mainstream romantic suspense is a gripping story that will haunt readers with its authenticity. And those who pick up a copy will find not one, but two absorbing romance threads, full of sensuality and fire. If ever the label of “sure thing” were deserved by a book, PROMISES TO KEEP is such a book.” The Romance Reader
“These are all living breathing people you might meet anywhere at any time. The action and suspense balance well with the love, so that neither plot is skimped upon. I eagerly await her next release.” Huntress Reviews
“A wonderful work of contemporary romance, with a plot ripped straight from the headlines. Kathryn Shay never disappoints.” NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Lisa Gardner
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Very good read
I have a lot of her books, as they are written well and keeps you riveted ! You escape the world around you.
They are steamy, but appropriate in my view.
I recommend this book for teachers, parents and anyone involved with teenagers.
It paints a realistic picture of schools in today’s society. I am a former teacher with 31 years of experienc.
Wakeup call to parents; depression has no age restriction.
This book is the best of all combinations: romance, suspense, informative. I enjoyed this from beginning to end.
Suspenseful romance. Great topic. Enjoyable characters.
Insightful
Joe & Luke are both undercover agents for the secret service. They are going in bad uncle & nephew to figure out who is causing a possible threat in a high school. Suzanne us the school principal and won’t know everything at first, Kelsey is a teacher and good friend of Suzanne’s. Brenda is Suzanne’s old college roommate, friend and a …
lots of drama
I loved it! I am a sucker for a happy ending and this was great. I love the suspense and action along with the romance that isn’t over the top. This was a fabulous book withe just the righr amount of everything, including the career man turned family man!
A story that happens more often and it’s really scary sending your kids off to school each day.
While I enjoyed this book, I wasn’t completely in love with either of the main characters. The plot was decent and the HEA was nice, but I just wasn’t as drawn in as I wanted to be.
Liked this book a lot
Loved this story, but it was a might unrealistic that everything falls into place perfectly, not necessarily what happens in real life. I was rooting for the characters, however.
Any of her books are antastic and really keep you on edge.
Some of her books are good
Tackles violence at schools, which is a concern everyone has these days. Good mix of factual information concerning undercover operations, the difficulty of handling personal feelings & emotions of those officers & teachers involved. Helped to mix in backgrounds (we all have bsggage) to explain certain behaviors and relationships.
Excellant reading wanting to keep reading even when I had to stop couldn,t wait to get back to it