Originally 3.5 stars


This book is intended for readers 17+ due to strong language and sexual situations.

From the occasional NA reads that I have read Promise Me This was a pretty good read and start to a series. The story revolves around Charlie and her trip to San Diego, where she is there to pack up her recently deceased brother’s things at his apartment. It is there that she meets Jett and finds out things that she never knew about her brother, Cam. Charlie is thrust into a journey of self-discovery, truths, and love.

I really liked Jones writing style. It easily flowed and thought that Charlie and Jhett’s character development grew the further the story progressed. I also liked the romance between the two. Charlie is this southern belle while Jhett is this hard, tattooed guy. There are extreme opposites, yet there is something there between them. The chemistry crackled and was really well done. The only thing that annoyed me and caused my inner grammar bee to cringe was the array of typos throughout the story. It’s easily fixed and didn’t take away from the interesting plot line, but it did bother me. Just a wee bit.

Although, the story was good, I particularly didn’t find myself enthralled by it. This in part, had to do with my detachment towards the characters. I didn’t relate to Charlie, though I did sympathized for her. On the other hand, this doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy the story. Just that I didn’t love or fall head over heels with it. The story is interesting enough that I read through it with no qualms. Maybe it had to do with the romance. I’m kind of a sucker for romance.

Then there is Jhett who I really did like! He’s this bad boy musician turned chef with a kind heart. I liked his honesty and loyalty to Cam. He made some promises to Cam where Charlie is concerned and he tries to keep them as best he can. That to me, is an A+ in my book! As I’ve said before, their romance is really sweet and gradual. Charlie decides to stay the summer in San Diego where she grows closer to Jhett over dinner and nights out. It all is very swoon worthy. As the reader delves deeper into the story we find out that Jhett may have had something to do with Cam’s accident.

Dun. Dun. Dunnn.

As you’ve guessed it, things kind of go on a rough route for Charlie and Jhett.

Then,

it

ENDS.

Yep.

Sarah Ashley Jones is a tease.

Even though I just liked the book overall, I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series. The ending gave me hope that things will work out between Jhett and Charlie even after the harsh truth. I theorize that things aren’t always what they seem and there is more to the mystery to be solved! Also, I just want some more romance between the two! Yeah. I’m greedy. All in all, I think you should check out this series! It wouldn’t hurt and if you’re a fan of romance this is definitely a book worth picking up as a leisure, fluffy read.