The Promise of Greatness. In this second Sanctuary Sound book, Beck continues her theme of intriguing character studies while telling solid romance stories. Here, we get a version of the same safety/ security vs freedom issues that plague our political debate, but inside the context of two people struggling to find themselves and overcome their own personal obstacles. I've read a couple of Beck's other series, and I can genuinely say that in my experience with her, this latest series is some of her finest work to date. Very much looking forward to Peyton's story.

Claire and Logan have their personal demons to battle and their friendship takes an unseemly turn. Claire thinks she can handle casual but her heart goes deeper than she wills for it to. Logan wants to bring back the fearless spirit of his childhood friend, but it does more to him than he would have liked. Secrets and loyalties come out, making their bond seem impossible. Beck takes these characters for a ride and her readers will not be disappointed with the story that unfolds!

Another great romance by Jamie Beck! A return to Sanctuary Sound, this time with Claire as the focus. Such a treat to witness the budding relationship between Claire and Logan. She’s had a tough run and isn’t sure she’s capable of this type of love and breaking out of a life of fear. Will Logan be able to break down her barriers and open her eyes to a fulfilling life for both of them?
Harboring lots of resentment toward Peyton for stealing Todd, the love of Claire’s life, also doesn’t help matters. Can they finally make peace and reunite the gang?

Jamie Beck has managed to write a touching story regarding the 4 L’s - life, love, laughter & loss. The Promise of Us follows Claire as she attempts to come to terms with her former best friend, Peyton, moving back into town while recovering from her battle with cancer. Claire has been afraid of being hurt, both physically & mentally. Her promising career in tennis was cut short after she was injured in a shooting that ended up leaving her with a bad leg. Now she plays it safe.

Logan, Peyton’s brother & Claire’s teenage crush, is determined that Claire has to forgive Peyton for breaking her heart & stealing her boyfriend. He doesn’t understand why she is still holding it against her. After all, once Peyton was diagnosed, the jerk left her too. As Claire & Logan get closer, Logan can’t figure out why he’s feeling things differently & why the same things don’t make him happy. Is he beginning to grow up & feel deeper?

Claire roused my sympathies from the very beginning. Yes, she was playing it safe but it seemed like she had it together & if she didn’t want to expand her horizons, who was Logan to force the issue? I understood that Peyton was his sister & had just faced a life threatening disease but he acted like Claire’s emotions were negligible & could just be ignored. He really came off as arrogant & selfish, especially when he couldn’t believe his buddy,Ben was in “Claire’s” side, instead of his. He acted very spoiled & entitled about several things. I truly enjoyed the way they both came to learn more about themselves & each other as they grew closer. This was a very emotional book that was a joy to read & absorb.