With This Pledge

Debra Clopton

May 2017 · Windswept Bay Inn Book 8 · DCP Publishing LLC

4.7

15 reviews

Ebook

146

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About this ebook

After a special ops mission gone terribly wrong, Max Sinclair is home and facing the possibility of losing the career he loves serving his country. When he meets his brother’s new stable manager he is drawn to her and feeling more alive.

After a bad situation with her ex-boss, horse trainer Kelsey Malone accepted the job of running seaside stables in the Windswept Bay for Cam Sinclair. The moment she sees Max at Cam and Lana’s engagement party she's attracted to him. But her dad was career military and gave his life for his country-Kelsey’s vowed she’ll never go through that again and doesn’t date military men. But things get complicated when her ex-boss shows up and Max steps in to protect her.

Can love heal these two wounded soul’s hearts? Welcome back to the beautiful sunset shores of Windswept Bay, where the romance continues for the Sinclair brothers.

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Ratings and reviews

4.7

15 reviews

Yvonne Cruz

May 6, 2017

This story is part of Ms Clopton’s enchanting series, Windswept Bay. Stories about a Sinclair siblings, their romantic relations, and the trials and tribulations of life. This one does not disappoint. Our main characters are Max, a dedicated Special Ops soldier that keeps secrets and has lost friends in war. He’s come home after an injury, which his family knows nothing of . The other main character is horse trainer, Kelsey. Now working at his brother’s ranch as manager and instructor. She has her own reason for not dating a soldier, but the two definite have chemistry. We will revisit characters from previous stories, and let’s not forget Charlotte. Max’s pet pig. Revelations are made , threats are made , and in the end love prevails. Aside from a well develop short novel, the author reminds us of the sacrifices made by the men and women who serve our country. A group of dedicated individuals that need to be honored and thanked. My only complaint is that I would have wanted more at the end of the story , but that is a minor one. I was gifted this copy. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

2 people found this review helpful

Dawn Pearson

May 10, 2017

I was so excited to finally get to read Max's story and I was not disappointed. At the end of the previous book, we read that Max had left for a special mission. Well, now he's back, but things are not the same. His siblings notice that he's extra quiet, but they don't understand why. Also in the previous book we got to meet Kelsey Malone who was hired by Cam to run his riding stables. Kelsey has her own level of baggage, but when she meets Max, she recognizes a kindred spirit. There's a connection there of shared experiences. However, that shared experience is exactly why she can't let herself get involved. But, what about if the restrictions are no longer an issue? What then? And, when her past catches up with her, will Max be there to protect her? I honestly enjoyed this story and devoured it in a day. I liked the respect shown for the military and their families, and the struggles they go through. I also liked how the romance developed. Kelsey is a strong woman, and she was firm with her values. Yet, Max is no pushover himself. He was open and honest with Kelsey and they each knew exactly where they stood with each other. All in all, a great read. Romance - PG - some kissing Language - clean My rating - 5 stars.

2 people found this review helpful

Beronece Seekoei

May 26, 2019

I bought the whole Windswept Bay series. I am rereading it but now that I am on Book 9, With This Pledge it is no longer showing that book. it keeps opening as With This Promise.

1 person found this review helpful

About the author

Bestselling author Debra Clopton has sold over 2.5 million books and her holiday story, OPERATION: MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS has been optioned for an ABC Family Movie staring LeAnn Rimes. Debra writes cowboy romances, inspirational, Christian romance, contemporary and western romances set in Texas. She is known for her snappy dialogue, cowboy heroes and spunky heroines. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.

A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in central Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She is the author of the much loved Mule Hollow Matchmakers series where you never know what the Matchmaking "Posse" is going to do next! She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing with her newest series New Horizon Ranch collection. She is currently working on her 39th novel surrounded by cows, dogs and even renegade donkey herds that keep her writing authentic and often find their way into her stories. She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.

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