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Promised Soul Paperback – March 20, 2015

by Sandra J. Jackson (Author)

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Just as Krista’s summer plans are finalized, she is suddenly plagued by strange dreams and intense feelings of déjà vu. Feeling as though she’s losing her mind, she visits a psychic medium, only to feel more confused. When Krista arrives in England, her dreams persist, and she finds herself at the doorstep of another psychic; she needs clarity. Finally, the words she was afraid to say out loud, are spoken. Now Krista has to figure out what it all means. Promised Soul is the story of the past, the present, and the future of two souls that have been bound together by eternal and transcending love.

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332 pages
Language

English
Publication date

March 20, 2015
Dimensions

5 x 0.83 x 8 inches
ISBN-10

1628681101
ISBN-13

978-1628681109
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Reviewed By Katelyn Hensel for Readers' Favorite

Lately, Krista has been plagued by visions and an odd sense of deja vu everywhere she goes in Promised Soul. It only gets worse as she heads to England for her intended summer break. There she meets Aaron, a figure straight from her visions. The only problem is that he doesn't remember her when she seems to know him inside and out. Promised Soul is a little bit of historical, a lot of romance, and a little bit of science fiction as it has elements of all three genres. However, tying all the genres together is a relentless pursuit of character development on Sandra J. Jackson's part.

The romance between Krista and Aaron (or should I say Mary and Thomas?) was sweet, yet full of heat and earnest love, and it was so tender and heart-felt that you were practically a quivering ball of sappy jelly by the end of the book. You spend the majority of the story lingering over once-lost memories, now shared between the characters, and watching with growing excitement as that centuries-old flame reignites between them. This was a good read, with a bit of a dry start, but rolling into a sweet and delicious romance that picks up the longer you invest in it.

Sandra Jackson is a wonderfully emotional writer, and her scenes play out in a fashion that allows each character's personality to shine. While the action of the story was a bit on the slower side, the meat of this book is really looking at emotions and how two people can come together. If you believe in soul mates, finding your one true love, and romance across the ages, then Promised Soul should definitely be at the top of your summer reading list!

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fountain Blue Publishing (March 20, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1628681101
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628681109
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.83 x 8 inches

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A graduate of a 3-year Graphic Design program, Sandra J. Jackson has always been creative, from drawing and painting to telling stories to her children when they were young. Her wild imagination lends itself to new and exciting ideas.

Sandra’s debut novel, Promised Soul, was originally released in 2015 by her former publisher. A short story, Not Worth Saving, was published in New Zenith Magazine’s 2016 fall issue. She also has had several sports articles published in a local newspaper. She holds a professional membership with the Canadian Author Association and is a member of Writers’ Ink. Sandra’s second novel, Playing in the Rain - Book 1 of the Escape Series, released in September 2017 also by the same former publisher.

Sandra lives with her family in a rural setting in Eastern, Ontario. She is currently working on Book 3 of the Escape Series, her first trilogy.

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James J. Cudney IV (Jay)

Past Lives, Love and Healing

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018

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What if in your dreams you kept hearing different parts of a story about a love affair between two people you didn't know, but ultimately, something told you actually knew them? In Promised Soul by Sandra J. Jackson, you'll find out. Krista can't help but remember these dreams about a woman named Mary. There's a ship. And water. A goodbye. It feels like death. There's definitely love. But she just can't figure it out. Then she meets someone who tells her a similar story through their journals. When Krista meets him, everything begins to unravel. Or is it sewn back together finally?

Jackson weaves an alternating plot line seamlessly in this novel. We learn of Mary's love affair in the past. We see Krista searching for something in the present. How are they connected? Who has set the path of destiny such that they must finally connect... wow! I was intrigued from the premise, but then the beautiful writing and wonderful imagery drew me in further. I'm not normally a huge paranormal / science-fiction / fantasy reader, but this book falls into way too many genres to give me any worry. Once I accepted the concept of past lives (which I do believe in), it was just a beautiful and romantic love story.

Jackson is a new author to me, but this won't be the first books of hers I choose to read. Her characters are extraordinary. Her plots though simple are full of emotion and opportunity. The devil is in the details, as we often here, and that's the case with this book. Trying to understand all the connections and the literal meanings is impossible -- there's just too many parallels to love, pain, loss, misery and need buried both deep and on the surface of this novel.

From a very attention-grabbing prologue to the point where the lovers re-unite, we wonder, as readers, will this actually work out? It's touch-and-go for a while, but just as much as we want them to find their way back to one another, we question... exactly who is it that have been re-incarnated? Krista is someone I really came to adore. I wanted her to be happy. I needed to see her story come to a turning point where things worked out.

Thank you to Jackson for pushing my limits into loving a different kind of story. Such an ethereal quality with a touch of wisdom and hope built in.

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Ronald Bagliere

A good read from a debut author.

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016

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Krista has disturbing dreams about a girl named Mary and her unrequited love for man named Thomas. As she prepares for a planned summer long vacation in England, her dreams grow stronger and more demanding. In an effort to discover what they mean, she seeks a Medium, who leads her to believe she’s had a past life. But who is this mysterious man Thomas, and what does he have to do with the charming British tour guide she meets across the big pond?

A cozy romance, filled with hope and belief beyond the living world, “Promised Soul” plumbs the depths of love between two star-crossed souls who will not be denied a reunion.

As a reader, I found the beginning to be a bit choppy in that the author switches between first and third person point of view. And there were times when I was thrown off a bit by flashbacks, as I didn’t know I was in one until I had read a third of the way in. This could’ve easily been rendered more comprehensible with a bit of formatting (i.e. use of italics). But once I became comfortable with the characters and the style, the story rolled along.

I look forward to more works by Ms. Jackson.

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Somewhere between sleep and waking

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019

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This gets a 5 star rating from me, but only because it deserves more than 4. It's not a perfect book by any stretch, and I have my complaints, but it's well worth a read. I'll explain.

Promised Soul attempts to tell story not unlike Cloud Atlas or The Fountain, where the plot and narrative takes a backseat to philosophy and character study. This is by no means a bad thing, it's the sort of thing I'm an absolute sucker for and will read, watch, or listen to immediately. Stories that even attempt something like this are born from authors with something to say, and the idea of soul mates across time is an easy canvas on which to paint your message. For the other end of the spectrum, when you just want to have time travel love for its own sake without a lot of thought required, you get Outlander.

Where the book maybe falls a bit short is in its editing, where I feel certain lines weren't given the care that others were. Bits like:

“Why are you crying?” His hand gently stroked my cheek. Surprised by his observation, I reached up with my own hand and felt moisture on my cheek. I opened my eyes and looked at my fingers and sure enough, they were wet with my tears.

This was a point where I felt there had to be a better way to phrase this and it felt like an easy oversight. But beyond the line editing, the overall message could have been delivered a bit stronger. Without giving anything away, I was able to get the message the author was trying to deliver, but it took a bit. This is a book that's like a cookie made with too much butter and sugar. It might not be shaped as perfectly as you would have liked, but it's still a cookie and you're going to enjoy it.

Overall a very warm, thought provoking book that is about more than one type of love that would have benefited from a publisher and a more attentive editor. 4.8 out of 5, an author to keep an eye on.

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Kell Frillman

A Wishwash of heart, mind, and quest

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021

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This was certainly a unique read! In a way this is a coming-of-age story for the main character, in another sense, it's a love story, and at times, you wonder if it's paranormal or just a very vivid journey of the mind. The prose is woven together in a whimsical but not cheesy manner, the main character is deep and introspective, and her journey is meaningful. I tend to be a bit of a cynic in real life when it comes to love and I'm not a big fan of romance in general, but I was rooting for the MC's discoveries, and I kept turning the pages hoping to decipher the revelations sure to come to light when all of the mystifying puzzle pieces were finally woven together. I'm definitely inclined to check out more from this author!

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Calvin215

Lovely interesting story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2021

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A well written easy to read book that keeps you glued to the end. The dreams are not in order which makes you think a little, they also give you a glimpse of a different time and a different life and you can't wait for the next dream to add to the story. The love story between Aaron and Krista takes sometime to blossom because of the illness of his mother and his work load although you know it will happen it keeps you waiting. I can't wait to read her next book.

ljreid

Promised Soul

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2015

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I've averaged a book a week for over 30 years. This book kept me captivated from start to finish! I'm looking forward to her next book!

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roya

sentimental

Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2018

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I enjoyed reading this book. There were enough twists and turns to keep your interest. With today's amenities, I can't imagine saying goodbye to someone you love, as opposed to trying to make it work. There is also too much minutiae details that seem to be page fillers. A little editting would really enhance the overall excellent penmanship of this book.

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happy reader

Lovely book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2021

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I really enjoyed this slow-burn, time spanning romance. Krista Adams is having dreams so real that her reality is slipping into a past life. She sets off for England to go on an adventure of a lifetime and comes face to face with the man of her dreams. Relaxing read, tender building romance, nice setting.

Ian

A traditional love story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015

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A tale of two souls finding each other. If you love a truly, passionate story like me then this one is for you. Sandra writes with a traditional passion and has a talent for detailed description in her writing. One can really visualise driving through the English countryside as her protagonist discovers her true love and soulmate. Packed full of emotion and mystery this will have you asking 'have I really met my true soulmate?'

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