The Promise of Rainbows

ByAva Miles

Release Date: 2016-01-13
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 417 Ratings

Description

From International Bestselling Author Ava Miles comes an inspiring and emotional tale about a hero tortured by the past willing to scale great lengths to overcome unimaginable loss and find love.

“Miles’ story savvy, sense of humor, respect for her readers and empathy for her characters shine through…” – USA Today

He had given up hope he could ever overcome his past.

She just might be the miracle he’d been looking for.

Jake Lassiter was a bona fide hero in the military before a tragedy in war changed his life forever. Now he’s a rising country music star, intent on healing the world and himself through his music. But his past still haunts him…

When Jake hires girl-next-door interior decorator Susannah McGuiness, he sees a kindred spirit and a woman who pulls at his soul. The first sparks of hope fire in him, the kind that can heal all the wounds he still carries inside. For a man resigned to never having a happily ever after, Susannah sure has him dreaming about one.
Susannah has always believed in the promise of rainbows, even when times are tough. She’s known some hard times herself and connects with Jake on a level she’s never known. In this hero, she doesn’t see a broken man, but one who’s risen again and again to life’s challenges. But Jake must heal his secret wounds to claim the love of his dreams.
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Ava Miles welcomes you to Dare River, her bestselling small-town family series featuring bad boys, reluctant heroes, and boys-next-door. Find love, uncover family secrets, heal betrayals, and discover there’s nothing more powerful than happily ever.

Treat yourself to the complete series:
COUNTRY HEAVEN
A down-on-her-luck cook uses food’s magical properties to tame a beastly country singer after he hires her under false pretenses to restore his image.

THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN
An inventive gardener creates a magical chocolate garden for a sexy songwriter only to be swept away by the magic of their love.

FIREFLIES AND MAGNOLIAS
A steel magnolia turned crusading law student must face a haunting family secret while falling in love with a cynical country music manager who’s lost his faith in magic.

THE PROMISE OF RAINBOWS
A military vet overcomes the shadows of his past with the help of country music and a woman he’s hired to remake his new home.

THE FOUNTAIN OF INFINITE WISHES
A determined businesswoman searches for her long-lost father while helping a tough private investigator believe in wishes again.

THE PATCHWORK QUILT OF HAPPINESS
A sassy quilter invites a long-lost family member to her quilting class only to fall for the sexy single dad next door.

BONUS COMPANIONS:
THE COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK
THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (children’s book)

*** Rye Crenshaw and his Dare River friends also show up in Ava’s bestselling Dare Valley series starting with the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND, and it’s chock full of small town family charm, friendship, mystery, and happily ever after, of course. Millions love it. Discover why today.

Reviews

Hit or miss
3
By DocH2007
Ava Miles has had some delicious stories with beautiful plots and characters. She has the talent to draw a reader in to see the scene and become part of the characters themselves. But man oh man can she beat a dead horse. The sex scenes are belabored to the point of painful to read, and seem to be getting worse with each story. There is a fine line between setting the stage and overwriting the act, and this book was by far the worst of that. Will she, won't she, should she or shouldn't she, but she's a virgin waiting to be married... Will he be kind, he doesn't want to hurt her, he NEEDS he but he "respects" her... When she finally decides to bring on the inevitable, she spends an entire chapter detailing it. Too much time, too much talking. The other thing to note with this new set of books is they apparently have to pray about EVERYTHING. Ava has spun into a family that can't seem to make a simple decision without having to talk about praying over it. I'm a girl with a solid faith, but this was way too overdone for my taste. I think the editor should be put to pasture for letting this book through.
A tearjerker & heart ♥️ mender
5
By 1 ExBanker
This is another beautiful book by a wonderful author. Her heart is filled with God’s grace & she shares that grace with all of her readers. While the book centers around Jake’s battle with PTSD, it is truly a testimony of love & of the healing power it can have for all of us. I had read The Chocolate Garden about a year ago & loved it. This one is even better. I will certainly be watching for more books from this author.
Amazing book
5
By Trevor Duane Wardrip
This book touched close to home. I enjoyed every minute of it and have read the entire Dare River series. Looking forward to the upcoming ones!!
Dare river series
5
By Retired but reads
I just finished the first 4 books (from Country Heaven thru The Promise of Rainbows). They were some of the best written and edited books Ive ever encountered. You are a gifted writer. Characters are very believeble.
In all 4 books I found only 3 things that gave me pause:
1. ’56 Mustangs don’t exist
2. Sunday is the first day of the week—not the seventh or the sabbath.
3. unchartered territory should be uncharted territory…

I have lived near Nashville since the late 60’s.
A promise of Rainbows
5
By Buzgirl
A very good read giving good insight to a very hard subject so many people suffer with!thank you so much ,for sharing the trials of Jake and Susanna with us God bless our military for all their sacrifice 😂❤️
Beautifully different
5
By Merrie29
As a new military mom, this book touched my heart. As a woman of faith, I loved how the author wove the McGuinness family's faith into this story. Would that every vet had a Reverend Louisa in his or her life. And of course I loved the HEA. Thank you for showing a more realistic side of PTSD, Ms. Miles. Move over JP, Jake's my new favorite Dare River guy.
The Promise or Titles
5
By Pj'sgirl
Thank you Ava for another powerful novels. Every time I read your book, I feel as if I am coming home to family. Truly amazed how your writing can evoke those feeling.

Jake's character was so authentic. I come from a military family and you nailed it. I was terrified myself when he talked about his dreams. Not just the soldiers our hero's are affected. It's their family and friends. The emotions and the struggles they go through. You describe it well.
I love the family dynamics of each family. Sunday Dinners are my favorite. I feel like I can bring over a dish and sit a spell.
ANYONE, EVERYONE READ THIS SERIES,,,, ITS A HEARTWARMING. You won't want to put down
Disapointed
2
By kab601
I’ve read all the books in this series and the Dare Valley Series and all I could think of was that a new author had written it. It was so different from her other books. It was so corny. The characters kept repeating the same lines.

I feel the PTSD story line is handled extremely well, but still a big disappointment as it didn’t read like her previous books. This is the first review I have ever left for a book.
A fantastic new addition to the Dare River series!
5
By Dzneychica
The latest in the Dare River Series, "The Promise of Rainbow" features Jake Lassiter, a military vet suffering from PTSD (who has become a country music star), and Susannah McGuinness, the interior designer he hired to decorate his house.

At first meeting, they both felt a connection, which strengthened as they spent more time together. Though Jake was better, his PTSD was a roadblock for him, preventing him from moving forward with a relationship.

After some therapy with a pastor (who happens to be Susannah's mama), he starts to open up more and takes a chance. The connection between Jake and Susannah deepens, and her belief in the promise of rainbows helps bring them through.

This book is a beautiful, heartbreaking look at some of the terrors our heroes in the military come home with; and a testament to faith, grace, and pure love. Be sure to have tissues at the ready...it is moving beyond words in places.

Please note: I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.
Book 4
4
By Nicolerko
I just love the title and the message it means in the book. That there is always hope in the dark. This is one very powerful and emotional book. It really brings to light what veterans face when they come homes. The daily struggle of living with PTSD. Jake is a army veteran turned country singer who is struggling with PTSD. He's getting to the point he's losing hope, but there is a light to show him the way and that's Susannah. Jake is willing to get the help in order to have a future with Susannah. Susannah is exactly what Jake needs that person to give him love and support which his own family is not giving. There is one part in the book that is so heartbreaking and pushes Jake to the breaking point. Will Jake be able to see the promise of a rainbow?

This book does have a different vibe then Ava's other books. It does deliver the message of God and deals with spiritual nature. It's good that she wove it into the book because it's a very important aspect in Susannah's life. Just a little heads up when reading it's a tad different then what I'm used to, but by no means is it not enjoyable.

I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.