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Alaina's Promise

“Alaina’s Promise” by Meg Allison

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ISBN: 1-59998-254-4
Length: Novel
Price: $5.50
Publication Date: January 30th, 2007
Cover art by Scott Carpenter

When Alaina Ryan promised to take her father home to die, she never dreamed he wished her to marry a stranger.

After surviving the War Between the States and a violent attack, she’s unable to stand the thought of a man’s touch. But her betrothed awakens new feelings and Alaina finds herself trusting him despite her fears.

Torin O’Brien regrets his misspent youth and the death of his first love. Unwilling to burden another with the shadow cast over his life, he refuses to consider marriage. Then Alaina’s beauty and sweet nature tempt him beyond measure, and his resolve is sorely tested.

But what kind of life can they share if no one trusts a man accused of murder?

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  1. *4 Cups! * “Alaina’s Promise is a moving tale in this page-turner. Meg Allison pens a warm wonderful romance that grabs the heart… With a cleverly constructed plot, the reader is caught up in all the emotions and turmoil that spin within this enjoyable story.”

    — Coffee Time Romance

  2. 4.5 Hearts! “Meg Allison has written a beautiful love story which will endear the book to your heart! She has presented a plot that makes love seem possible in any circumstance. And, if love is present, anything is possible regardless of the situation… I enjoyed this book in its entirety! The surprise ending just makes reading this book that much more fun. You will definitely want to read this for yourself!”

    — Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio

  3. 4.5 Blue Ribbons! “Meg Allison’s ALAINA’S PROMISE contains a riveting storyline from start to finish… ALAINA’S PROMISE is packed full of characters who will leave a lasting impression on readers, suspenseful elements which will keep you guessing until the end, and a sweet romance which is a joy to experience.”

    — Chrissy Dionne, Romance Junkies

  4. “ALAINA’S PROMISE was unique for me as I had not previously read a book set in 1870s Ireland. It was fascinating to learn about the time and culture. The romance between Alaina and Torin was poignant as they both had to overcome significant ordeals that had happened to them years before, but had lasting effects. This is the second story I have read by Meg Allison, and she is becoming an author I will look for. “

    — Kathy Andrico, The Road to Romance

  5. 5 Angels!
    “Meg Allison is a wonderful author and she made me fall in love with the characters in this book as well as with the country of Ireland. From the roughness of the rocks to feeling the sea spray on my face, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the beautiful countryside. Alaina and Torin both have fears that they must get over before this story can have a happy ending. Alaina’s fear was only hinted at but the scene in which she tells Torin what happened to her is one of the most heart wrenching scenes in a book that I’ve ever read…. if you love a good mystery you definitely need to read this book. A great job, Ms. Allison!”

    — Missy, Fallen Angel Reviews

  6. 4 Stars!
    Alaina’s Promise by Meg Allison sweeps you onto Irish shores into the middle of a love that is meant to be, but too many things stand in the way for Torin and Alaina to be happy together. The secrets both characters carry with them are horrendous and quite tragic and it is nice to watch as they strip each other’s pain away with their growing love. All of the characters are well written, including Alaina’s father and Torin’s mother, both of whom bring more richness to the book with their own story. All in all, a very nice story with characters you have to like, a romance to make you ooh and ahh, a mystery with unexpected twists and turns, and a love that will warm your heart.

    — Sandra Marlow, Historical Romance Club