She’s waiting for her prince to come … but was he right beside her all the time?Kristina Rose Maher wants to know why fairytales never happen for fat girls. Certain that diner cook Jeff, handsome and fit, will never want her as more than a friend, she stuffs down her attraction to him. But when she finds herself facing a life-altering weight loss surgery, she discovers she’s willing to do … do whatever it takes to embrace life—and love—to the fullest.
Jeffrey Berkley can’t bear the thought of losing the friend he’s only just beginning to realize matters so much to him… no matter what size she is. But he is also terrified that helping her reach for her dreams will also mean finally reaching for his own—and letting down his family’s legacy in the process.
Both Kristina Rose and Jeffrey must learn to love themselves before they can find a way to make a promise to each other. Will they finally be able to lay their heavy burdens at the Lord’s feet, and trust him to bring the happily-ever-after they both crave?
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I received an ARC of this book, but it in no way influenced my review. This was a great story of two people who have to make decisions for themselves about their lives. Kristina Rose and Jeffery Berkley are friends that work together at the diner. She has to learn to love herself and he has to decide what he wants to do with his life, rather than what his father might want. This is a wonderful story of love, friendship and faith. It’s my first read of the First Street Church romances. Im going to go back and read the first one now. Looking forward to the next one too.
An inspiring Christian story. A realistic well designed storyline with great characters.
This is an exceptional story about Kristina Rose who has gastric by-pass surgery to help her with her self-image. Jeffrey is the best person to help her adjust. Kristina has a problem with her mother & Jeffrey struggles with his father. Very interesting how these problems are resolved. Very well written story.
Another great book from Melissa Storm. The story is well written, filled with great characters romance, love and, as with most of Ms Storms books, hope.
If you like clean stories that carry messages of learning to love yourself, even just a little, then is book is for you.
LOVE’S PROMISE is the second in the First Street Church series. Each stands on their own, but with heavy involvement with the characters from the other stories. I strongly recommend reading them all and in the order of release.
So often, the world just seems to be so hard. These stories are always the perfect softening balm to my heart. This may be my favorite of the First Street Church romances that I have read so far, including those brought into this world from other authors.
The theme of learning to love yourself before you can truly love someone else is one that many struggle with in their own lives. It is beautifully and sensitively brought to life as Kristina Rose goes through gastric bypass surgery. Jeffrey, God bless him, is patient and kind. He’s a sweetheart of a man and I was rooting for him the whole way through!
I am looking forward to returning to Sweet Grove, TX for another uplifting, warm, and fuzzy relationship.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: LOVE’S PROMISE
Series: First Street Church #2
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to adult content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Melissa Storm (as an ARC gifted copy)
I really love the First Street Church romances. “Love’s Promise” is the second book in the series and reveals Kristina and Jeffrey’s stories while shadowing part of an experience of her own life. Jeffrey is torn between what his dad wants him to do in life, what he wants to do, and the realization of a love of a woman. Kristina has her own battles including her weight, her mother, and the man she secretly loves. With God’s help and nudging, both will follow their hearts but will the outcome be what they believe?
Original First Street Church Romance Series
Wonderful story! This is one of the original 4 books that began the popular series. This is a sweet and clean romance with strong faith elements. I can see why Amazon chose this as one of their Kindle Worlds. I have other of this author’s works and this is the high quality that I have come to expect from her. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to share my honest review.
This was a sweet story.I relate strongly with Kristina.I am in the middle of a weight loss journey and her emotions were familiar to me.Jeffery is a sweetie.His concern about damaging his relationship with Kristina and trying to help her after her surgery and the town meddlers made this town come to life