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The Promise

By: Emma Heatherington
Narrated by: Anne Bird, Gary Trainor
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 A love story that will break your heart. Perfect for fans of Karen Swann. ‘Gripping’ Bella ‘We defy you not to have an ugly cry when reading’ Belfast Telegraph ‘A heart-rending tale’ Irish News ‘[A] tale of love’ Sunday Times Ireland Some bonds can never be broken

One terrible moment changes everything for teenagers Kate and David. Brought together during the darkest of times of the Troubles, a spark of hope is ignited between them – a hand held in the darkness, a promise whispered. Neither of them will ever forget those moments.

It’s another ten years before David and Kate meet once more, and their lives are now so different. The promise they made to each other on that fateful day still binds them, but now they have so much more to lose.
With so much at stake, have they missed their once chance at happiness? They only way they will ever know is to risk everything to be together. Is that too high a price to pay for love…?

©2021 Emma Heatherington (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Christian Fiction Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

‘Written with genuine emotion – we defy you not to have an ugly cry when reading – this is another winner from Emma.’ – Belfast Telegraph

‘Gripping’ – Bella

‘A heart-rending tale’ – Irish News

‘[A] tale of love’ – Sunday Times Ireland

‘Promises to be another bestseller’ – Belfast Telegraph

Praise for Emma Heatherington:

‘A gorgeous will they/won’t they love story, with depth and surprising twists’ Sun

‘A lovely, heart-warming read’ Closer

‘A proper winter heart-warmer’ Heat
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loved how this book had me gripped and wanting more with every chapter. took me on an emotional roller coaster with a few unexpected twists and turns. we'll worth a listen.

an emotional read 📚

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beautifully written and compelling story my heart broke on so many occasions as the story unfolded and the joyous moments of life and love and triumph were just so real and palpable xx I cried in the final chapter and I'm not ashamed about that growing up in N Ireland during the Troubles was not an easy time but its portrayed from both perspectives beautifully xx would highly recommend this but nothing will prepare you for the ending xx

Tears flowed unashamedly

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Liebe zwischen Katholiken und Protestanten war damals nicht einfach. Es gibt aber eine schöne Ende

Super!

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A book you will not be able to put down. Wonderful story and had me gripped from the beginning. Emma Heatherington is definitely a favourite author and this book is definitely a 2021 hit. Could see a film / TV production. Just loved it

A 2021 Fabulous Read

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I really enjoyed listening to this book on audible Very very enjoyable . loads of tears at times. I would highly recommend. looking forward to Emma's next book.

Excellent Story with lots of surprises .

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The concept was excellent. However, while the "bones" of the story was powerful and complex, It was too predictable and simplistic overall.
The narration was poor, often with over emphasis on the wrong words in a sentence, and pauses in the wrong place.

Disappointing.

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