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Yesterday's Promises: A Historical Western Romance Kindle Edition

by Judi Thompson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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A sweeping saga of passionate love, devastating loss, and second chances set in the wild Texas frontier in the 1880s.

Jessica Kirby’s uncle asks a man he trusts to accompany his beautiful, headstrong, impulsive niece back to her ranch in Texas.

But Gray Garrett is not just any man. He is wickedly handsome and has a dangerous past. In no time, he captures Jessie’s heart, and the two of them find each other hard to resist on the return trip.

When Garrett’s enemies attack Jessica and leave her for dead, Garrett promises to ride away and leave her alone if God will save her. He is a man of his word and regardless of the repercussions, a promise made is a promise kept.

Years later, Jessica is about to marry another man, and he must choose between what his heart desires and what he knows is right.

Can Garrett continue to keep his secrets and his promises?

Grab your copy of Yesterday’s Promises where drama, suspense, and passion combine.
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Man and woman having a conversation
Man and woman and sunset
In the wild Texas frontier in the 1880's

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B083CY3VRZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1982 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Judi Thompson

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Judi Thompson grew up in El Paso, Texas and moved to Houston with her husband Roger in the 1980s. She has two sons and seven grandchildren and enjoys living in the Bayou City. She is proud to be a native Texan and enjoys the rich history and diverse cultures of the state.

Judi has been interested in writing since her early teens and published her first poem in the school paper while in high school, but was unable to pursue her passion until recently. “I’ve always carried stories around in my head, imagining scenes and scenarios. I thought I might be a little bit crazy until I read that one of my favorite authors did the same thing. “

Judi retired from a rewarding career in education as a speech language pathologist, educational diagnostician, and special education supervisor. Since retiring, she and her sister Charlene Tess have written several novels under the pseudonyms Tess Thompson (combining their two last names) and Annie Curtis.

She and her sister are currently collaborating on their next book. You can see my book trailers on this YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/charlenetess

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those books that gets into your head and you want to continue it in your own dreams.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2020
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I loved Jessie and Garrett's love story. My emotions were on a roller coaster ride the entire time. That's a good thing. When the story ended it stayed with me. The story continued in my daydreams for a few days after I read the last page.
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Carolyn Wilhelm
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing Historical Romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
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Yesterday’s Promises is a refreshing romance read as the heroine is a tomboy (yet feminine). The characters are vivid and the plot winds around to a surprisingly soft landing. I could not see how the story would wrap up until it did, and kept me reading straight through the entire book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
It felt like two different books. The first part of the book felt like a lot of telling and not showing. You are told they fall in love but you really don't see it. This part felt like a really big summary. That said, the second part of the book was different in a good way. I was able to see the pain, the sacrifice, the love. If Ms. Thompson had written the first part how she wrote the second part, I would have given the book five stars. It may have probably been a longer book but it would have captured me from the beginning instead of having to wait until the second part. Four stars because the second part is everything you want in a book.
I received a free copy of this book and I voluntarily reviewed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars could'nt put down
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2023
wonderfull story!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
Great story

. I wanted more. I wanted a wedding with Gray and Jessie. I wanted to see Scott's reaction to the news that she was his mother.
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Squeaky Murphy
3.0 out of 5 stars Rough Start Excellent Ending
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020
I personally almost didn't finish this book. The first half was very hard to get through. Never the less the characters are what kept me going. Garrett stole my heart and I love a tomboy stubborn female. Especially one who back in this era stood out from the rest as a strong independent woman. I think that is why I kept reading. The book did take several twists and turns that I was just not expecting. By the end of the book I couldn't put it down and wanted more. I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy.
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Donna-Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Country Loving and Hatting Relationships
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
Jessie or Jessica and Grey or Garrett were very believable characters as lovers and as a true couple of love because when it is true love the relationship is never easy there are always obstacles that they have to overcome. they do this on numerous occasions though out the story. Some of them are much harder than others to over come. He is a true gentleman and tries to protect her to the very last minute when he tries to let her know the truth about his feelings without actually triggering another traumatic event. He sends her a piece of his heart and soul in one of his paintings of her and a memory from their past. This is of her falling into his arms right before they made love for the first time. This does not trigger the memories but let her know she had to fight for him. What triggers the memories is the frantic ride to find him for the second time on his land which is the same land they consummated their relationship for the first time and numerous times afterwards. On that ride she remembers what happened to her and how she never made it, but also what caused her catatonic state and that was what her father said to her about Grey when she woke up alone in her bed injured and weak from the loss of blood and all of the injuries.

it is a great read and story that seems to not be fully over as I would love to know how things go telling Scott their son that she her mother and the subsequent wedding and life afterwards. I would love to know more of this story. Does Uncle Hollis sign the ranch over to them afterwards. Do they combine both ranches how does that work out. I also wonder what happens between Charlie T and Mrs. Jordan. There seems to be a lot to wonder about. Even the Characters of Kevin and Veronica what happens with them. Especially them as they both are suffering from unrequited love of the person they loved.

I can only hope there will be more on the horizon from these characters.
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NJRESA
5.0 out of 5 stars Love is remembered
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2020
I received an ARC for this book. Jessica is returning home after spending time with her Aunt and Uncle. Her Uncle enlists Grant to travel with her and ensure her safety. The train is attacked by outlaws and Grant shoots the brother of the head of the gang. They travel to the ranch and during the journey, they fall in love. He finally manages to get her home where her father forces Grant to leave. When he outlaws capture Jessica and leave her for dead, Grant finds her and helps save her life. He then leaves to hunt down the outlaws. Jessica has lost the memory of her time with Grant and the attack. Jessica's father is cruel. When he discovers that Jessica is pregnant he decides to give the baby away. After the baby is born, he sends her back to her Aunt and Uncle.
When Grant finds out, he manages to get the baby and raise him. Several years later, Jessica's father is dead and she decides to return to the ranch. Since his death, Grant has been taking care of the ranch. Her Uncle and Aunt accompany her and advise Grant that he cannot tell her what happened, she must regain her memory by herself. Will Jessica recover her memory? Jessica immediately takes a disliking to Grant. Will Jessica recover her memory and remember her love for Grant? I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to those over 18.
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