Waitress and struggling actress Tara Rambeaugh has grown used to the idea that her career might not progress beyond an occasional commercial or role in local theater—until her best friend's brother, Luis lights a fire under her by encouraging her to make a big move. Soon Tara is taking more than career risks as she plunges headlong into a steamy relationship with the guy she crushed on as a teenager. But war veteran Luis has issues of his own, and Tara doesn't know if either of them is ready to handle anything serious—even as her heart is falling deeper in love. The Promise Series Five friends scattered by time and distance will soon come together to witness the wedding vows of one. But in the meantime, Graci, Tara, Corinne and Adya each make pledges of their own and find unexpected new loves waiting just around the corner. Promises will be made and sometimes broken but sisterhood endures in this series of stories about five forever-friends and the men who love them. Book 1 – The Seduction Vow Book 2 – The Temporary Promise Book 3 – The Matchmaking Pact Book 4 – The New Leaf Pledge Book 5 – The Wedding Affirmation