Sunday, September 26, 2021

Review - - A Promise in the Keys & Birthday Giveaway #26

A Promise in the Keys
by Hope Holloway
Coconut Key - Book 7
Publisher: Hope Holloway
Release Date: September 24, 2021
Reviewed by PJ


There’s a little island magic in the air…and the promise of something brand new.


With her daughters more settled than ever, it’s time for Beck to live her life in Coconut Key to the fullest. Coquina House Bed & Breakfast is open and running, and with every new challenge, Beck and her mother discover they were born for the life of hospitality. So it’s not her new business that keeps Beck awake at night now…but the temptation of starting a new, uncharted course for her heart. Will those waters be warm and welcoming, or does she risk drowning once again?

And although she's navigating new waters of her own, Peyton is homesick for Coconut Key. Val is doing his best to keep her in Miami, though some unexpected news makes the decision even harder. While Heather and Kenny explore the possibility of blending their families, Lovely suddenly faces the biggest challenge of her life, prompting her to do the one thing she swore she'd never do again: keep a secret from the people she loves. But no matter how it all ends, there will be laughter, love, sunshine, and mimosas on the beach in Coconut Key.

PJ's Thoughts:

Hope Holloway brings her Coconut Key series to a conclusion with the same humor, heart, family, hope, and love that has been front and center in all seven books. I've enjoyed how the author has guided several characters along their journeys of love and growth while also keeping the growth, strength and importance of Beck and her family at the heart of the series. The romantic relationships are realistically portrayed, with challenges readers can relate to. The relationships among the women are both endearing and empowering. And the bonds of family may stretch from time to time but with love, communication, and understanding, they never break. 

There are three romances blossoming in this final book, and others continuing to evolve, with plenty of emotion bubbling. I was so invested in these characters that I couldn't turn the pages fast enough but, at the same time, I also wanted to pull back, read slowly, and savor each and every scene. There are so many feelings. But it's not only the romances that have obstacles to overcome. Beck's relationship with her mother is enduring some rough waters as well. Lovely is keeping a secret and the consequences could be dire. Not to fear, Holloway wraps up the book with a plethora of happy endings but the journey there elicits laughter, tears, forgiveness, healing, reconciliations, and sigh-worthy declarations. In other words, everything I hope for when I pick up a new book. 

There are seven books in Hope Holloway's Coconut Key series. I enthusiastically recommend them all. I also strongly suggest reading them in order. 

In A Promise in the Keys, one of the teen characters has a role in her high school musical. Have you ever performed on stage? What was the play/musical? What role did you perform?


Birthday Giveaway #26:

One person who posts a comment before 11:00 PM, September 28 will receive two books from PJ's home collection. 

*U.S. only
*Must be 18
*Void where prohibited



24 comments:

  1. I was too much a coward to get before an audience. The most I did was belong to our choir - no solos lol.

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  2. I too was a chicken and did the chorus thing in school as well. TY for introducing this series. Sounds vg and am putting it on my wishlist.

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  3. Nope! I have no acting or singing talent. Plus, I have stage fright, too shy to go in front of a crowd.

    My niece performed in numerous HS and college musicals: Annie and Oklahoma … She moved to NYC but did not make it to Broadway.

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  4. I haven't ever been on stage but luckily my 4 grandchildren enjoy their performances and are extremely talented.

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  5. I never aspired to perform because I am not talented but enjoy watching great artists.

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  6. never performed. this series sounds vg. ty for the chance.

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  7. this unknown was me. cathie petke.

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  8. unknown was me. cathie petke. sorry.

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  9. unknown is me. cathie petke.

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  10. I have never performed onstage

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  11. I'm going to call this repeat Sunday. lol

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  12. I was never on stage, but did work stage crew for spring and summer musicals during high school.

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  13. I have performed in musicals. And that would no longer be possible.....the world is relieved I am sure. I had surgery that changed my vocal cords so being discovered and becoming a star is no longer in my future. And if you believe it ever could have been in my future, I would like to talk to you about buying a bridge.

    I am a fan of family stories and as you have described this one it sounds good. Thanks for the review.

    Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.

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  14. I was an extra in our senior play in high school. It was fun : )

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  15. I was in the choir in school, does that count? I certainly could never go on stage alone. The choir group was less threatening for me.

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  16. I was the property mistress for M*A*S*H.

    I have been in two commercials.

    denise

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  17. In 3rd grade, it was a Thanksgiving play and that's all I remember...lol

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  18. I had the lead in The Boyfriend in High School,and was a voice major in college but now I only sing in my Temple choir.

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  19. I was too shy and afraid to speak in front of people, so no I've never performed.

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  20. I played several extra parts in multiple plays in high school. The only time I had any speaking roles were in skits for different things including state and national Beta club conventions.

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  21. Never was in a high school play or musical. I played sports.

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  22. I was a band geek from 4th through 12th grades. No theater for me!

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  23. I was shy, no ever performed. Thanks for the chance to win some books.

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  24. No on stage role for me. I am more the type to work back stage, costumes, set, or box office. The closest I got to performing was being in our high school chorus..

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