Adam's Promise

Dr. Adam Montgomery and Nurse Kate Darling don't always agee. Adam's arrogant style with his co-workers, especially Kate has tested her patience and faith. When Adam is assaulted at the mission clinic where they are volunteering, the relationship develops into more than Kate or Adam imagined. Gail G. Martin has written an endearing story of love, mystery, and relying of faith.

Dr. Adam Montgomery was happy to volunteer with Doctors Without Borders and help those who really needed his skills as a plastic surgeon in rural Venezuela. Adam was so confident of his skills, however, that he was arrogant to a fault. He made sure that the nurses, technicians, and other staff members knew they were below him, the mighty surgeon. When someone shot Adam, nearly killing him, Adam begins to rethink everything, including his cocky attitude, his faith, and his feelings for Nurse Darling.Nurse Kate Darling had been on the stinging side of Adam's cruel barbs, but she still found herself caring for him more than she liked to admit. After being flown back to Colorado Springs, she stays by his bed as much as she can, desperate to make sure that Adam is going to recover. It seems that his would-be assassin has followed him back to Colorado Springs, however, as Adam nearly dies a few more times. Not only does Kate need to sort out her feelings for Adam, but she needs to discover who wants to kill Adam - before it's too late.This book was a bit different from the usual Love Inspired fare, as 'Adam's Promise' is a romantic suspense novel. Unfortunately, I was able to figure out who the 'bad guy' was within the first few pages of the book, and the 'bad guy' was given away several times before the actual revelation of his identity (I won't give it away, but I can say he's a he because the author mentions it many times over). If I hadn't been able to guess who he was, though, it would have been more suspenseful. There are even a few passages when the 'bad guy' is talking, so you can see his thoughts and you can even feel a bit worried for Adam and Kate in the process.Adam is really annoying at first with his 'I'm better than everyone here' attitude, but he eventually loses the attitude and becomes pleasant enough. Kate is the more spiritual one of the two, but she's troubled with her 'past.' I didn't really see what she was so worried about. Yes, Adam came from money, and yes, Kate had a rough childhood, but quite honestly, her past was completely mild and tame compared to what I went through growing up, so I don't know why she made such a huge production over it. She needed to grow up a bit and get some self-esteem while she was at it.Still, the book was rather entertaining to read. There were frequent mentions of Jesus and God for those who like that in an inspirational romance. This book is the first in a series of six, I don?t know if I am going to read the rest of them, but 'Adam's Promise' was good enough to stand on its own.