Kindle Price: $8.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Caro Carson
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Colonels' Texas Promise (American Heroes Book 2674) Kindle Edition

by Caro Carson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
See all formats and editions
A marriage pact, sixteen years in the making.

The vow was simple. If they were single by the time they made lieutenant colonel, they’d marry. On the day of her promotion, Juliet Grayson is at Evan Stephens’s door to ask him to keep his promise. Juliet only needs a father figure for her son, but Evan hopes to be so much more. Can he convince a woman who’s been burned before to get close to the flame once again?
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Part of series
    American Heroes
  2. Print length
    246 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Harlequin Special Edition
  6. Publication date
    February 1, 2019
  7. File size
    990 KB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  11. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
All 15 available for you in this series See full series
See included books
Total Price: $102.35
By clicking on above button, you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use

Editorial Reviews

Review

A promise made, a promise kept--this is one extraordinary read.
--Sara Holland, Amazon reviewer

About the Author

Despite a no-nonsense background as a West Point graduate, Army officer, and Fortune 100 sales executive, Caro Carson has always treasured the happily-ever-after of a good romance novel. As a Rita-winning Harlequin author, Caro is delighted to be living her own happily-ever-after with her husband and children in Florida, a location which has saved the coaster-loving theme park fanatic a fortune on plane tickets.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FYGHBHS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition (February 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 990 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Caro Carson

Caro Carson

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Despite a no-nonsense background as a West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, Caro Carson has always treasured the happily-ever-after of a good romance novel. After her military service, she worked in the healthcare industry with a Fortune 100 company, talking science with doctors who were rarely handsome bachelor Texans like the doctors in her books. Now a USA Today bestselling author and RITA™award winner, Caro is delighted to be living her own happily-ever-after with her husband (who actually is a handsome Texan) and their two children. They live in the great state of Florida, a location which has saved the coaster-loving theme park fanatics a fortune on plane tickets.

"Caro Carson writes books that touch the heart; they're witty, wise, emotional and filled with intricately layered, fascinating characters." --NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
53 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Mary M
5.0 out of 5 stars simple yet good
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2019
Verified Purchase
positive messages. I really enjoyed the book. I just wanted a complete ending to the bad dad.
Helpful
 Report
Susan Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Friends to lovers
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
Fantastic friends to lovers story. Evan and Juliet were good friends in college. Both are members of the ROTC and headed off to their first assignments as new second lieutenants. The night before graduation they promised each other that if they were still single as lieutenant colonels they would marry each other. Fast forward sixteen years and Juliet has just been promoted to lieutenant colonel. She is the single mother of an eleven-year-old son and has just arrived at the same base where Evan is stationed.

Evan got the shock of his life when Juliet showed up at his office to collect on that pact. He had no idea she was divorced and had all but given up on fulfilling the pact. He jumps at the chance to make his dream come true. Juliet is surprised at his quick agreement, especially considering she and Matthew are a package deal.

I enjoyed seeing the relationship between Evan and Juliet develop. Even though they've only seen each other a few times during the sixteen years, it didn't take long to re-establish their friendship. It quickly became evident that Juliet hadn't fully thought out all of the details of her proposal as she realized what being married to Evan meant. Thanks to her ex-husband, Juliet has lost a lot of confidence in her ability to sustain a relationship. I loved Evan's patience and understanding, as he is well aware of the failings of her ex. I felt a little sorry for Evan also because he blames himself for her miserable marriage. It was sweet to see how much effort Evan put into getting past Juliet's fears. There was a bit of a hiccup thanks to the woman Evan was dating before Juliet's arrival. I was impressed by the maturity of both Evan and Juliet as they talked about it and came out stronger on the other side. There was one more crisis to get through when Juliet's ex showed up and tried to make trouble. It was so satisfying to see him get what was coming to him. This time it was Juliet's turn to help Evan get past his fears. I loved her comment about him mucking things up as she made sure he knew how much she loved him.

A big part of the story was Juliet's son Matthew. He has a rough time of it. He has moved away from all of his friends and is the new kid at school in the middle of the year. He loves his father, but the man hasn't bothered to visit him in more than three years. Now there is a new man in his mother's life (ewww - kissing!) and he doesn't know where that leaves him. Juliet knows that Matthew needs a dependable male role model in his life and believes that Evan can be that man. There are some fantastic scenes of Evan and Matthew together. It isn't easy, as Matthew is suspicious, but Evan is determined. It is a bit of a rollercoaster ride as they work out their relationship. I loved the fishing scene, but the one that really won my heart was the aftermath of the incident at the school. The epilogue was just the icing on the cake.

One of the things I love best about Caro Carson's books is her attention to detail when it comes to the military. There's nothing worse for a reader with a military background than reading a book where the author screws up the details. This is never a worry with her books, thanks to her career in the army and being a West Point grad. From the description of the promotion ceremony to the visual of the MPs making a "hole" for him to get down the hall at the station, every bit of it felt authentic. The only thing I have left to say is "GO NAVY!" (Sorry, Caro - couldn't help it!)
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Sara Holland
5.0 out of 5 stars A Promise Made, A Promise Kept--This is One Extraordinary Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
If you are looking for a heart-warming romance that is clean and sweet and poignant with fantastic characters, a realistic military setting, and a well-told story line, this is the book for you. This book is beautifully-written as well. Indeed, this is my favorite of all of Caro Carson's novels.

This is a friends-to-lovers reunion story. Juliet, a single mom with an eleven-year-old son, has been damaged by the neglect and infidelity her first husband and is wary of risking her heart again. She thinks she wants to marry Evan because he is good and strong and reliable and since their relationship is a long-time friendship, he feels safe to her. Evan has always loved her and wants to win her heart as well as her hand. And when Evan wants something, he goes about achieving his goal in a mature, determined manner. I loved this hero.

If I were to say anything negative about this book, it would be that I might have enjoyed a scene that depicted their wedding night, as the story builds to their wedding for most of the book. But maybe such a scene is in appropriate in the Special Edition line.

Caro Carson sent me an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.,
Helpful
 Report
LitLadyK
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet one-sitting must-read!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
Another must-read from Carol Carson! I love one-that-got-away stories, and this one sure delivers all thrills and awwwws and ups and downs! 16 years apart has only intensified Juliet and Evan's feelings for each other and Caro does a fantastic job of getting into their heads so that the ending is all-the-more rewarding. I binge-read this in a few hours; just couldn't put it down. And now I'm sad I have to wait for the next one!
Helpful
 Report
Tina H
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Character Study in American Heroes Series
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
Absolutely loved this story. I could fully understand and empathize with the 3 main characters including the 10 year old son through the description of the characters and feelings. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and stayed up to finish it. It was also close to my heart since I’m an Army brat and have been to some of the posts mentioned in the book. Great addition to the American Heroes series. Wrote same review on Goodreads.
Helpful
 Report
Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
Verified Purchase
This may be the first Caro Carson book I've read (or the second) but I follow her on Facebook so I know she knows her military stuff. This is a wonderful story about second chances and step-parenting. Looking for the next in series now.
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report