A promise kept : a novel

Format:

Audio disc

Title:

A promise kept : a novel

Author:

Hatcher, Robin Lee.

ISBN:

9781613755631

Edition:

Unabridged.

Publication Information:

Carol Stream, IL. : Oasis Audio, ℗2013.

Physical Description:

6 audio discs (7.5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

PDF included.

Compact discs.

Summary:

Allison believes Godmade her a promise. So why didn't her life turn out the way she expected? Allison did everything she could do to rescue her marriage, but her husband left anyway. Their marriage is over. She retreats to the mountain home shein herited from her great-aunt Emma, a woman she thought she'd known well. But the trunks she discovers in the attic hold keepsakes, photographs, and journalsthat reveal secrets;and the stories of a kindred spirit. As Allison learns more about Aunt Emma's life, she also learns more about her true self;and what it means to surrender completely to a sovereign God. Hearthealing and moving forward with her life; making new friends, making newplans; Allison never dreamed of the many unexpected ways God can keep His promises.

Subject(s):

Divorced women -- Fiction.

Promises -- Fiction.

Souvenirs (Keepsakes) -- Fiction.

Diaries -- Fiction.

Mothers -- Fiction.

Mountains -- Fiction.

Log cabins -- Fiction.

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God was going to save her marriage, Allison was sure of it. What had become of His promise?

Tony Kavanagh had been Allison's dream-come-true. They were in love within days, engaged within weeks, married and expecting a baby within a year. Her cup had bubbled over with joy . . . but years later, that joy was extinguished by unexpected trials.

The day Allison issued her husband an ultimatum, she thought it might save him. She never expected he would actually leave. She was certain God had promised to heal their marriage. Now it was clear that she'd misunderstood.

Living in the quiet mountain cabin she inherited from her single, self-reliant great aunt Emma, Allison must come to terms with her grief and figure out how to adapt to small-town life. When she finds a wedding dress and a collection of journals in Emma's attic, a portrait of her aunt emerges that takes Allison completely by surprise: a portrait of a heart broken woman a lot like herself.

As Allison reads the incredible story of Emma's life in the 1920s and 1930s, she is forced to ask a difficult question: Does she really surrender every piece of her life to the Lord? For a woman accustomed to being someone else's savior, that will be even harder than it sounds.

Alluding to a personal history never before revealed, A Promise Kept is Robin Lee Hatcher's most intimate work yet and an emotionally-charged thanksgiving to a God who answers prayers -- in His own time and His own ways.

Author Notes

Best-selling author Robin Lee Hatcher was born in 1951 and has written over 45 contemporary and historical novels. She has received numerous awards including the Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, and RWA's Lifetime Achievement Award. Her novel Catching Katie was named one of the Best Books of 2004 by the Library Journal. She is also the past President of Romance Writers of America, Inc. She currently lives in Boise, Idaho.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Hatcher (Where the Heart Lives series) departs from her more recent historical novels for this contemporary exploration of the conundrum faced by believers when they accept God's word but can't see it being manifested in their lives. Seeking refuge from the pain of her recent divorce, Allison Kavanagh moves to the remote mountain cabin in Idaho, bequeathed to her by beloved Aunt Emma, a successful nature photographer. Smarting from the conviction that she precipitated the divorce by acting on spiritual guidance to issue a tough-love ultimatum, Allison takes strength in the 2010s from a surprisingly parallel and secret side of Emma's life in the 1920s, pieced together through old photos and journal entries. With the help of family and newfound church community, Allison reconsiders the trajectory of her marriage, and gradually works through her spiritual and emotional turmoil. The mountain setting is as appealing an aspect of this upbeat, well-paced novel as Allison, Emma, and their family and friends. Agent: Natasha Kern, Natasha Kern Literary Agency. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

Award-winning Hatcher's (Belonging, 2011) latest is a story of love, heartbreak, and redemption. If Allison Kavanagh had her way, she would be happily married and living close to her family. Instead, after inheriting her great-aunt's mountain cabin, she resides there with only her little dog for company. Initially, Allison is consumed by her loneliness and regrets. Soon, though, she begins to make a new life for herself with fulfilling work, close friends, and meaningful hobbies. Eventually one of her favorite activities becomes immersing herself in her great-aunt Emma's old journals, where she discovers a strong woman who faced trials similar to her own. Emma used her faith to carry her through her struggles, and Allison gradually allows herself to do the same. As Hatcher blends the past and present, Allison and Emma's lives take on new meaning as we watch them each embark on solitary journeys. Hatcher's inspirational novel dramatizes the perception that even when it seems like you're alone, you are always part of a greater plan.--Richard, Carolyn Copyright 2010 Booklist

Library Journal Review

Allison Kavanagh lost her faith in God when her husband of 20 years walked out, shattering her life and dreams. But when she inherits her great-aunt Emma's house in Kings Meadow, ID, Allison tries to pick up the pieces of her faith. Settling into her new home, she discovers a wedding dress, photographs, and a lifetime of Emma's journals in the attic. Within their pages, Allison finds out that Emma's long-held secret mirrors her own. Will Allison learn to trust that God will answer her prayers in His own way and time as He did with her aunt? -VERDICT Narrated alternately by Emma and Allison, Hatcher's latest is an uplifting and heartwarming story about the power of faith to set people free from the pain of their pasts. Fans of the author's previous books (A Bride for All Seasons; Hearts of Gold) will enjoy this story of two women separated by a generation who share the same strong beliefs in God. Recommended where -Tracie Peterson's books (All Things Hidden; The Miner's Lady) are popular. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.