Three Reluctant Promises

by Kierstin Marquet

Whoever heard of a kidnapper with a sense of honor?

Illegal immigrant Tommy Ramirez takes odd jobs to make ends meet after a car crash leaves him and his sisters orphaned. A bad day becomes a nightmare, when he discovers kidnapped girls in the back of his semi-truck. A victim's mother enlists his help to free the girls, and she is mortally wounded in the attempt. Bound by honor, Tommy makes three promises to her. Dodging death, deportation, and dyslexia, Tommy knows he can’t keep his word by himself. When he makes a desperate grab for help—literally—Ashten Mason, a cop’s spitfire daughter, doesn’t come willingly.

307 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 2013

About the author

Award-winning, traditionally-published author Kierstin Marquet graduated Cum Laude from Weber State University with a BS in criminal justice and a minor in psychology. She worked in law enforcement but eventually left crime fighting to her husband, a federal law enforcement agent, when they started a family. She tackles hard topics like human trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse to satisfy her compulsion to rescue victims. Fans of "Sound of Freedom" will love her Missing Butterflies Series.

She lives in the wilds of Wyoming with her husband, Captain Awesome, a weird-eared German shepherd named Chief, his mom, Sadie, and a basement-dwelling cat who earned the name Loki. You can find her at www.kierstinmarquet.com. She's pretty chatty and known for long email responses.

Reviews

[Verona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a day I've spent! After reading a recommendation from an author I admire and enjoy, Stephanie Black, I have spent the day reading Three Reluctant Promises. I couldn't put it down. I couldn't make myself do housework, or cook, or work on my lesson, or anything but read this book! I finished it a minute ago, and am excited to reach a partial conclusion, but frustrated because this book has a sequel which will complete the story! This was one exciting thriller, with a touch of romance, and a lot of action. I really like this author's style and her character development, and her choice of words, phrases, and her writing in general. She made me smile, cry, laugh, and think. It was fun to read! I'm hooked on her Mason Jar series.

[Julie Gansler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hard to put down

Great storyline, just hard to get into. Characters well developed, but. didn't like that it didn't reach a final conclusion

[Mary Stockwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but a cliffhanger

I was going to give a five star rating but the book ended in a cliff hanger. It is good intense action. Not a romance yet but may become one.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book!! It was amazing, and well written! It had you hooked from the minute you started reading. You just can't stop reading either, it's a non-stop thrill ride from beginning to end. I can't wait for the sequel: "Three Stupid Lies" coming out hopefully in June of 2014. Great first book for this author!!!

[sheila · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good..but

This is an exciting read but doesn't tell you It isn't a standalone. My. Pet. Peeve. I really would liked to have the ending but I don't like sudden stops.