Review: Promised Love by Vikki Jay

Promised Love by Vikki Jay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received this free eARC novel from the author.  This is my honest review. 

Vikki Jay honestly creates the best small town romance novels.  I fall for every one of her characters and the small, homey town she creates with the nosy, but loving neighbors and family members. 

Lukas and Autumn had an interesting start to their relationship.  Arranged marriages in the 21st century shouldn't be a thing since we are all very capable of making our own decisions, but at least nothing was forced beyond a mutual understanding that the marriage would be over soon.  Though that's not exactly what happened, I think what did happen was better.  They got to know each other well throughout the years.  And they got to grow into themselves to help them understand what they really want in life. 

I think Lukas focusing so much on their age was a bit much, but then again, getting engaged to a 16 year old is a bit much, so it is a huge part of their story.  If they didn't meet until Autumn was 20, I don't think it would have been such a big deal. 

But seeing Autumn flourish and really stand up for herself?  The best part of this book.  She grew from her first meeting with Lukas, but she grew even more during this story when she was finally with Lukas in person.  And Lukas is a big part of that because he helped her grow her confidence, but also showed Autumn what she really wants in life. 

I'm so glad I got the chance to read this novel and I'm DEFINITELY looking forward to the next book cause those two characters?  Complete opposites and that will be a fantastic story to see unfold!!

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