One is a Promise Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
One is a Promise by Pam Godwin is the first book in the *Tangled Lies* trilogy. The story follows Danni Angelo, a passionate dance instructor in St. Louis, who is devastated when her fiancé, Cole Hartman, is sent overseas for work and never returns. Two years later, Danni is still grieving and struggling to move on. Enter Trace Savoy, a successful businessman who offers her a job to help rescue her struggling dance company. Trace is everything Cole wasn't—clean-cut, stern, and emotionally reserved. As they clash and navigate their professional relationship, Danni finds herself drawn to Trace, leading to a complex and emotionally charged love triangle. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the difficult choices that come with moving on from the past.
Why I Love This Book
I love how this book delves deep into the complexities of love and loss. Danni's emotional journey is raw and relatable, and I found myself fully invested in her struggle to move on from Cole while being drawn to Trace. The tension between Danni and Trace is palpable, and their evolving relationship kept me on the edge of my seat. The author's writing is compelling, drawing me into the characters' world and making me feel every emotion they experienced. The love triangle is well-crafted, and the choices Danni faces are heart-wrenching and thought-provoking. This book is a perfect blend of passion, drama, and emotional depth.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy emotionally charged romance novels with complex characters and a compelling love triangle, you'll love this book. It's perfect for readers who appreciate stories that explore themes of love, loss, and second chances. The book contains mature themes and explicit content, so it's best suited for readers who are comfortable with such material.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book contains themes of grief, loss, and emotional turmoil. Reader discretion is advised.
Tagged As
dark romance, love triangle, second chance romance, office romance, emotional turmoil, explicit content, mature themes, angst, slow burn, possessive hero, independent heroine
Steam Level
The book features explicit and plentiful intimate scenes, contributing to its high steam rating. These moments are integral to the story, enhancing the emotional and psychological complexity of the characters' relationship.
