SARA'S PROMISE Receives Two New Wonderful Reviews

Hi all,

I'm always thrilled when one of my novels receives a wonderful review, but I had to share with you these two (whoops, three) recent reviews of SARA'S PROMISE. Both were by prominent book bloggers who read dozens (if not hundreds?) of books each year and share their thoughts with their readers. I had met both of these ladies when MEMORIES was on tour last September and I requested a review of Sara's Promise from them as well - and they so generously agreed.

Before I share the links to the reviews, I just want to say that book bloggers are the very lifeblood for indie authors like myself. Through them, readers actually get to meet new authors and read excerpts, guest posts, and reviews of books they wouldn't find anywhere else. Without book bloggers, indie authors wouldn't have a chance, and I appreciate each and every one of them.

Now on to the reviews...

Susan @ The Book Bag

Susan wrote a beautiful review of SARA'S PROMISE that just warmed my heart. Here is just a bit of it:

"Sara's Promise is a wonderful story that I just got lost in. Deanna writes such warm, beautiful words that makes one just keep reading and reading."

You can read the entire review by going to Susan's blog here. Be sure to check out her many other reviews too, and let her know that you've stopped by for a visit by leaving a message and saying Deanna sent you. :)

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Kathleen @ Jersey Girl Book Reviews

 

Kathleen not only wrote a lovely review of SARA'S PROMISE, but also included an excerpt from the book along with a guest post by me titled Characteristics of a Soul Mate. Here is a bit of her review:

 

"Sara's Promise is a poignantly touching story about soul mates and everlasting love. It is also the uplifting story of love, loss, hope and forgiveness."

 

There is so much more to this review, so be sure to stop by and read it in its entirety here.

 

 

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And since I've got your attention, even though I only said two reviews up top, I want to add one more. Norma Budden did a wonderful review of SARA'S PROMISE that I have to share. I met her on Goodreads and she saw my book there, was drawn to the cover, and read it. To my great surprise, she reviewed it on her blog here.  Be sure stop by and read her review of my novel as well as the many others she's reviewed.

 

 

Cheers,

Deanna

 

 

 

 



 

 



Do You Believe in Soul Mates?

Hi all,

We all love the idea of finding a soul mate, someone who you connect with completely, who will complete you, who is destined to be with you, forever. It is a lovely, romantic idea. Some people search their entire lives for that one special person they are meant to be with and never find them. Others may think they've found their soul mate only to find that years later, they no longer share a connection and then they find another person who they believe is their true soul mate. And still others find several people throughout life who they connect with completely, be it their life partner, their best friend or even a relative like a close sister, brother or twin.

The term 'soul mate' is used loosely and can have many different meanings to different people. Unfortunately, the expectation of finding a soul mate for life may also set you up for failure in your relationships. People use the idea of soul mates to explain why a relationship worked or why it didn't, believing that the person wasn't their soul mate after all or meeting a new person that they connect with immediately so therefore they must be their soul mate.

So, what exactly are the characteristics of a soul mate? It is difficult to pin it down exactly, but here are a few ideas:

 

• Someone you connect with immediately.
• Someone who makes you feel good about yourself.
• Someone who knows everything about you and still loves you unconditionally.
• Someone who can finish your sentences, knows you inside-out and understands you completely.
• Someone who makes you feel happy just being in the same room as them.
• Someone you feel both physically and spiritually connected to.

I believe in soul mates. We see lucky couples who have been in love for ages and still hold hands and look at each other with pure love. We see friendships that last from childhood until old age, two people who connected so deeply that time cannot separate them. Some people may even find more than one soul mate, either in love or in friendship. But whether or not you believe in soul mates, you can't deny that some relationships are much stronger than others, bonded for life.

In my novel, SARA'S PROMISE, I explore the idea of soul mates. Sara believes that her husband, William, is her soul mate, a person she has been connected to in the past and will always be connected to. She vows to William that even in death, she knows she will always be connected to him and will find a way to take care of him. When Sara dies suddenly, William truly feels he's lost his forever. But five years later, he meets a young woman who is the complete opposite of Sara and yet he is drawn to her. Could she also be his soul mate? Could he find a new forever with her?

Do you believe in soul mates?

 

 

Buy Sara's Promise on:

Amazon Kindle $3.99

B&N Nook $3.99

Paperback coming soon!
 

Add Sara's Promise to your "to-read" list on Goodreads.

Cheers,

Deanna