A Soldier's Promise

Wings of Refuge #1

by Cheryl Wyatt

"My name's Bradley. I'm eight and have cancer. I want to meet a Special Forces soldier more than anything. Well, almost anything. Having a family would be nice."

U.S. Air Force pararescue jumper Joel Montgomery promised to make a sick child's wish come true. Well, not the family part—not with Joel's past. And so despite vowing never to set foot back in Refuge, Illinois, Joel parachuted onto the boy's school lawn to a huge smile. But another smile unexpectedly stole Joel's that of Bradley's beautiful teacher, Amber Stanton, who was trying to adopt the boy. And trying to show Joel it was time for new vows.

Genres: Love Inspired, Christian Fiction, Romance, Christian, Christian Romance, Inspirational

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 27, 2007

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book and good characters.

[Jessie Cumpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book ready for the rest of the series

[Debbie Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story line is good but the characters have problems. He does not respec her fear of heights repeatedly pushes her to do what she is afraid to do admits he wants to "fix her" She does not respect the fact that he with good reason is estranged from his faimily pushes him to try to get back together. Again she wants fo fix things. Dont see much hope for these two together without major counseling

[Barbara Quintin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another heartwarming book

I am loving these books so much. A few years, heart pounding and beautiful people.
Thank you for writing such wonderful books.

[dawn olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great job

This was a great story and clean love story. It had enough twists and turns to keep it interesting
Thanks for the book

[Crystal Alexander-Bentley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bradley pulled at my heartstrings

[Betsy McGill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

[D.L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet. It made me tear up a little bit.

[Sheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Warning – this review contains spoilers.

This is the story of a U.S. Air Force Pararescue Jumper, Joel Montgomery, coming to grips with his broken past and helping a sick child get his most desired wish – that of a family.

While this Christian fiction story is heartwarming, it is also predictable. Joel fulfills the wish of a child with cancer by parachuting into the kid’s schoolyard, and then proceeds to fall for his beautiful teacher, Amber Stanton, who is trying to adopt the sick child. Joel and Amber each must overcome issues from their past before they can truly move forward.

This debut novel was an easy read with a happily-ever-after ending, but I prefer more flaws that provide depth and dimension to characters. Certainly they were Christians, but Joel and Amber seemed too perfect to feel real. Everyone was nice, polite, prim and proper, and that part felt contrived.

[joyce lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

another book that i THOUGHT would be a quick, easy and lite read, but ...

was rather heavy at times. great mix, tho, of that along w/ great comic relief. i kept going from sobbing to laughing hysterically thru-out the story!

was based on what seemed like real down-to-earth people, tho, w/ definitely real problems, and ... altho there's a "happily ever after" ending, it took a lot to get there, so you also know it was more "real", and not some fairy tale that we can only dream about living ourselves

this book also, once again, made me realize just how much i take my freedom, and those who sacrifice their lives so we have that freedom, for granted!!! maybe my kids and i will adopt a soldier somehow.

anyway ...

[Sarah Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know the author personally, so that made me want to read this book. Plus, I have a brother who is serving overseas and that added to the curiosity in my wanting to read this book.

It was a great read and I found myself losing track of time when I was reading it. I can't wait to read Cheryl's other books.

[Helen Vilaranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

4.5 The only reason for this rating is the beginning was a little hard to follow but then all was starting to make sense. It was very refreshing to read a story with no violence, no sex and no bad words. It was a Love Inspired edition and a truly wonderful story about having God in your life, love and forgiveness.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it is really wonderful book I enjoyed read it. This young boy show that he is not giving up . It shows hope, love and encourage one another. I recommend for military family should read it especially for Christian readers.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cheryl Wyatt hasn't disappointed me yet. I have really enjoyed every book I have ever read of hers. I will be buying more of her books. I love the humor in this book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

[Becca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit, I did tear up in a couple of spots. The soldier needed something to hold on to. He does take his career very seriously. It is fun to see the transition in the soldier for better.

[Mary Bradford]

it was very heartwarming story that puts the love of the story right in your chest.

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Neat resolution to angst

[Shawnee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. From the perspective of a teacher trying to adopt a boy with cancer and a paratrooper.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little to realistic for me. It was not a book I could just sit and relax with. It was a good story but not the quick fun romances I am used to from Love Inspired.

[Rebekah Kreger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly good book... not very realistic though.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet story but very predictable and a little boring. It was sweet how both of the main characters care for Bradley.

[Susan Faloon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It is a beautiful story.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable happy ending. It was nothing especially memorable, but it was good.

[Ladyacct · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really my thing, but I can honestly tell a friend of mine that I have FINALLY read one.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Cheryl Wyatt is such a great author. It touched me even more since my dad is in the military.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! great writer!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book..The story revolves around love,faith,and forgivness..The characters were strong and I love stories involving the military and adoption..The book had me laughing and crying..

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so emotionally into this book, I prayed for Bradley one night.
One of those books you will never forget.

[Alisha Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

love this series, doing a reread.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

USAF Joel parachuted down for sick Bradley's dream come true. Amber Stanton, Bradley's teacher, found more than and student and a PJ with this group.