Small-town romances usually appeal to me, and I really wanted to like the early copy I read of this book. For me, it lacked the quaint, welcoming feel, and the quirky, charming peripheral characters that bring color to this type of setting were missing. I liked the two main characters, Adele and Takumi, well enough, as well as the secondary characters, but I never really became invested in the story. There were long paragraphs of descriptions, reminiscing, and introspection that made the story drag rather than moving it forward. The plot was decent, but the storyline never grabbed my attention and I had to force myself to finish the book. I think this author has skill, I just wish the book had managed to catch and keep my interest.

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Promises in Tumble Creek is well written with a good plot. I enjoyed the story and the characters.