I admit I have had trouble with this series but I had to finish the story and find out what the author had in mind for a conclusion. I am not sure if I am happy it is over, furious at some of the plot points or just frustrated by an unsatisfying read. This story was good enough to get me to invest the time in finishing all 3 books. This series is a solid 2.5/3.0 star read with glimpses of 4 and 5 star greatness. Those glimpses into great love, forgiveness, faith and trust are just enough to sustain your interest in an otherwise outrageous plot. ( )

Promises can be kept if you try hard enough and change is always possible. This book make my heart break over and over for Micah, secretly fall in love with Jonathan, hate sharon with a passion, miss Ryan desperately, and wish that Micah and Leese could just get their happy ending.

With things finally settled down and Leese pregnant with Micah's baby, things finally seem to be looking up, despite the fact that Micah isn't getting out of the Mafia as easily this time around. Leese is happy with Micah by her side and knowing Ryan is insanely and desperately in love but still always there for her. Things are almost perfect.. almost.. until the fatal car crash that takes the life of both Annalisa and her and Micah's unborn baby. Micah is heartbreaking and falling apart and can't accept that he's lose his love and his treasure.. until the phone call that informs him.. Annalisa was not the one in that car.. someone has her.. someone is holding her to control Micah and Micah is outraged. With Micah being black mailed to keep his wife and baby alive, he's finding that some promises he won't be able to keep.. and once he finds them and gets them back.. he's gonna have one angry wife when she finds out Ryan's been dragged into the Mafia as well. I found myself laughing and crying and being so unbelievable angry at times and falling in love with unexpected people.

I LOVE THAT RYAN DELIVERED THEIR SWEET LITTLE BABY! It made is so much more special. ( )