Giving my virginity to a stranger was my first mistake.Lying about my age, my second.Never expecting to see Lex again, my third.He promised me one night and I took it, never expecting anything in return. Then a few months later, I see something I shouldn’t have and fate brings us back together again. I didn’t mean to see it and I wasn’t snooping. I just happened to be in the wrong place at the … be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but that doesn’t matter to them. I’m a liability.
Now Lex is everywhere I am. Following me, watching me, and making sure I don’t tell anyone what I saw that night.
He’s dominating, possessive, and downright controlling sometimes. He warns me of how dangerous this could be for both of us. He tells me that he doesn’t want to hurt me, but he has no idea what seeing him again is doing to me.
Not when I have secrets of my own, secrets Lex isn’t ready to hear.
When all the lies are told and secrets come out, will the promises that we made in the dark be kept in the light?
This is book five in the North Woods Series. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. Contains adult situations, and themes.
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I loved this sweet tale about a slightly broken Jude finding the one thing she was running away from. She might have not expected Lex and the series of events that led to them falling in love, but if your going to fall, do it for a guy like Lex! He helped her in so many ways, and she saw what had been inside him all along but never had a reason to come out. I loved Jude, so vulnerable yet incredibly brave. Alot going on in her life in her background, I just wanted to bubble wrap her lol. I fell in love with Lex’s whole family and can’t wait for the next one from this great writing duo.
Lex and Judy are my new favorite couple. I loved their chemistry and story! I was all in from the start. I did not want to put this book down. I wanted to know what would happen next. What would happen when secrets and lies come to the surface.? Can love survive when they do? Was fate a cruel mistress? Check out the book to find out! No spoilers! A highly recommended read! I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance reader copy from the author.
I haven’t read previous books in this series but now I definitely need to catch up!
This was enjoyable and easy to read story with good flow to it.
I liked main characters, Lex’s unconditional love and need to protect Jude. Although ex-military and rough around edges, Lex was actually such a sweet and caring guy.
Jude was running from abusive father and is determined to finally get her freedom and independence. I really admired how strong and brave she was after everything she’s been through. You just can’t help but root for her and Lex to get their hea. They both more than deserved it and ending was just perfect for them.
I look forward to read more in this series!
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4*
Jude has ran away from home & meets Lex when he comes to her rescue in the bar.
She’s desperate to get away from her family and does the only thing she can think of that will save her from their plans.
Lex feels so protective of her she looks so lost that he makes a promise to protect her.
Jude disappears before he can talk to her again but fate has a plan in store.
I loved how Jude was determined to strike out for herself
THE PROMISE by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman is book 5 in the North Woods University Series. I haven’t yet read the previous books but I do want to after reading this one. Although, I felt this was a standalone book, I just enjoyed this one so much. This is the story of Jude and Lex. Jude lives with her parents who are abusive to her. Jude knows the one thing that will have them disown her is to loose what she has and they value…her virginity. So she jumps on a bus and ends up in a bar where she is saved by Lex. Lex is taken with Jude and knows that she must be in trouble and offers her a place to stay which leads them to do more of course. Jude slips out going back to her parents but their abuse becomes so much worse. This make Jude leave again to be on her own. Lex is a ex military man who works at a local gym but his mind is on Jude. Lex works to start again knowing that she will not be told or forced around again. But then she ends up seeing something she shouldn’t have along with seeing Lex again. Lex was someone she wasn’t suppose to see again and now he has become her shadow. This was a page turning read for me. I loved these authors writing and hope to read more from them soon.
*Spoiler Alert*
Jude (FMC) has a plan in mind on the night she turns up at North Woods University and she meets Lex. To lose her virginity in the hope that it will set her free from the life shes living now. A life where others dictate how she lives it. Lex is a complete contradiction hes a strong, tough ex military man who wears his heart on his sleeve but he also has a vulnerability thats born out of seeing his brothers (Remington & Sebastian from other books in the series) finding love and having a family whilst he hasnt. It endeared him to me so much though. Not like the other leading guys in this series hes genuinely a sweet guy who is rough around the edges but one you cant help but want to get a happy ending. Particularly like the cameos from Damon, Romeo & Luke. Loved Lex and Jude so much. A bittersweet story. It tugs at the heartstrings. A brilliant read
3.5 Stars
The story line was good, the character work was great, and the book had a smooth flow to it. This was the first book in this series that I’ve read, but it won’t be the last.
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Deep EMOTIONAL BEAUTIFULLY Written!
Oh My heart. I don’t know how many times it nearly brought me to tears and overcome with sadness. Beautifully Written that gets deep it to your heart feeling the pain, sadness and bursts of happiness. The fear was heart stopping and breathtaking with an intense edgy feel of the unknown. The chemistry was sweet, romantic and hot with lots of drama and eye popping twists. I loved everything about this story it gave me a lot of anxiety but it sure came through with a sweet heartfelt ending.
In the last few years Lex has watched his brother’s find their better halves, and become so blissfully happy… and he wants that, so darn much. But so far he hasn’t met the right woman, so he just continues to holds out hope that she will come along soon.
Then she does, they have one mind blowing night together and he instantly knows she is the one, but the next morning she is gone without so much as a goodbye. The memory of her haunts him, he sees her beautiful face everywhere, still feels the touch of her skin… and he wants nothing more than to have a second chance with her. But first he has to find her again…
The Promise is a story of healing, hope, love, and new beginnings. Lex and Jude come together under unique circumstances, they meet one night in a bar, share the most memorable night of their lives and the next morning it was as if they had never met… save for the steamy memories they both carried. Jude needed an out, and Lex gave her that, she used him to gain her freedom, but unknowingly broke both their hearts in the process. Watching these to come together, heal one another, and create something so beautiful was not only uplifting but also so good for the heart. Lex was as alpha as they come, but also so sweet and gentle. And Jude was a broken soul in grave need of saving, and she couldn’t have turned to a better man for that… Lex was her savior, and the perfect keeper for her heart. I loved watching these two fall for one another, their heart-wrenching story grabbed my heart and attention from the very first page, and wouldn’t let go! Highly recommend you meet these two, they will steal your heart from the very first page!
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Book 5 in a great series but can be read as a standalone. The plot is a good one with plenty of action, drama and suspense. An all-round brilliant read.
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Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
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This story was so beautifully written totally pulled at the heart strings. Lex is the prefect, swoony, alpha, protective male! I Love how he is protective of Jude from the moment they first meet.This story pulls you into it’s powerful blend of emotional turmoil, drama, tension, angst, heat and heart from start to end.
This book was seriously amazing! I can’t even describe how enamored I was with this story through every word written. A massive 5 stars!
A great first read from this author. I loved the characters and the story flowed well for me. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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This is the 5th book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. I have not read the previous books yet.
Lex is protective of Jude from the moment they meet. His role in life has always been the protector, and now he just wants to keep Jude safe.
Lex is swoony, alpha, and super protective. He does everything he can to give Jude her space, but still be there for her when she needs him. He is one of my favorites of this author’s hero’s.
Jude is running from abusive parents when she meets Lex one night at a bar. All she wants is her freedom after spending her life being controlled by her father. She is a strong heroine that doesn’t give up.
I recommend this book
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Lex and Jude’s story is wonderfully emotional!!
Jude is trying to leave behind a life she never felt comfortable in and in order to do that she uses Lex as a way to get free. Wondering if they will ever see each other again Jude starts her new life and then sees something she shouldn’t have and Lex must prove to her that he will live up to the promise he made her that first night they met. This is a wonderfully emotional read and I highly recommend it!
The Promise: North Woods University #5
By JL Beck and C Hallman
Jude is in a precarious situation at home and decides to take matters into her own hands. She gets on the first bus she sees not caring where it is going as long as it is away from her home. She ends up in North Woods and wonders into a bar where she immediately realizes she needs to get out but unfortunately not before a drunk man grabs her.
Lex comes to her rescue and offers to get her home. What happens next surprises both of them. After a night to remember she disappears only to resurface six weeks later to witness something she shouldn’t have. Now Lex is determined not to let her go a second time plus he knows he needs to protect her more than ever. The only problem is Jude is tired of being told what to do, being controlled with no say over her life. Lex has a long road ahead of him to convince her that she can have her independence, go to school, pursue her dreams and still have him there to protect her and to love her.
Their story was so beautifully written it was emotional, heartbreaking,heart pounding and romantic and held me captive till the end.
5 Beautiful