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Nora's Promise
Author: Sedona Hutton
Genre: Romance
BLURB
She trusts animals more than men. He runs through women like tires. Will an orphaned child force them to change gears?
With her sister’s death, Nora’s life changed in an instant. Forced to raise her orphaned nephew, the animal rescuer doesn’t expect to be dumped and fired by her kid-hating boyfriend/boss. After her own close call and a message from beyond, Nora introduces the little boy to his handsome, fast-living absentee father.
Davey Johnson is a hot-shot NASCAR driver who never wanted to be slowed down by fatherhood. But when he finds out he has a nine-year-old son, he vows to be a better father than his old man. When his first efforts fail in a big way, he enlists Nora’s parenting help. But what starts as a chore transforms into something way hotter than a final lap.
When Davey’s sponsors clash with Nora’s vegan ways, he’s forced to choose between his passion for racing and his love of Nora. Will they be able to blend their lives or will their romance run right off the track?
MY REVIEW
3.5
Stars
Nora’s
Promise by Sedona Hutton is a slow burn romance about enjoying life as it comes
even when it has thrown a curveball and to remember for every door that closes,
another will open.
Davey
Johnson is on top of the world. He is a nascar driver at the pinnacle of his
career and has any number gorgeous women to choose from, he just needs to say
the word.
Nora
has just buried her sister, had her boyfriend break up with her and lost her
job all in the same day. Not to mention she now has custody of her nephew. When
she finds Davey to let him know he is a father, there is an instant attraction
but their lives are polar opposites.
Living
the fast life, will Davey be able to change gears and slow down once he meets
Nora and the son he knew nothing about? Or will he crash and burn and lose
everything he never knew he wanted?
An
interesting story of life, love, family and forgiveness with a little help
along the way from unexpected places.
I
loved Nora’s sass and how she stood up for herself and her beliefs. It is
enviable. At the same time however, I couldn’t help but feel that she was just
a little bit prejudiced when it came to those who didn’t practice the same
beliefs she did.
Davey
had a lot to learn and although he was stubborn, his growth seemed natural. I
love how he was willing to adapt and roll with the punches when it comes to
Nora’s and Ben’s beliefs.
Overall
an intriguing read. I received an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions
are my own.
EXCERPT
Five minutes later, Davey arrived. He quickly spotted her, but spent the next little while signing napkins, papers, and a ballcap as he made his way toward her. With each interruption, Nora’s jaw clenched. By the time he slid into the seat across from her, she was simmering with irritation.
“Glad you could finally make it,” she said, her voice heavy with sarcasm.
He raised a single brow and nodded at her mug. “Haven’t had enough caffeine this morning?”
When Davey turned to look for the waitress, she shot over faster than Nora could blink.
Nora rolled her eyes while Davey laid on the charm. She had to admit he was good-looking. That is if you liked the sun-kissed blond, blue-eyed, tall, lean look. And apparently, the waitress did. As Davey signed her order pad, she hung on his every word. She told him that he’d had a great season and that she had cried after he’d wrecked in some race.
Cried? Seriously? It was a race, not a matter of life and death. Finally, she took Davey’s order for a cup of coffee. When she started to walk away, Davey touched her arm and the woman turned back. Her eyes sparkled and her face flushed as she glanced back and forth between Davey’s hand on her arm and his face. “Amber, could you also bring Nora—” he nodded in her direction “—another tea?” His lips ticked up into an obnoxious grin. “She seems to be a little short on caffeine this morning.”
After Amber pulled herself together and made her way toward the kitchen, Nora pinned a look on Davey. “It must be exhausting to be you.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Author Sedona Hutton finds inspiration in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and curly-coated retriever. In addition to writing, she’s a Reiki Master and a certified Chopra Center Meditation instructor. She enjoys reading, yoga, gardening, playing with her dog, and riding motorcycles. Her “Peace, Love, & Joy” blog can be found on her website. Visit her at www.SedonaHutton.com, Facebook @SedonaHuttonAuthor, and Twitter @SedonaHutton.
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Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, can't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteYou’ll without a doubt enjoy it. Happy reading!
DeleteThanks Victoria. I hope you enjoy the story - Sedona
DeleteA BIG thanks to Sue's Romance Reviews for hosting this tour! Sedona
ReplyDeleteDid you design the cover? Congrats on the release. Bernie Wallace BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteHi Bernie - I used Hell Yes Design to create the cover. I found and purchased the stock picture of "Nora and Davey" to use in the design. I looked long and hard for the right photo because I wanted the two of them to look like I had written them. It makes me a little crazy when I read a story with a blonde heroine and the cover depicts her as a red-head. LOL. However, other than the picture, Lori Follet at Hell Yes Design did the rest. I think she did a great job creating the cover for Nora's Promise. Thanks for your question. Hope you're having a wonderful day - Sedona
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