The Promise, Beth Wiseman
The Promise, Beth Wiseman
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The Promise

Author: Beth Wiseman

Narrator: Rebecca Gallagher

Unabridged: 8 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 09/30/2014

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Mallory’s search for happiness leads her to a faraway place. There she finds heartache, betrayal — and danger.Mallory Hammond is determined that no one will stand in the way of her goal — to save a life. She had that chance years ago, and she failed to take it, leaving her adrift and in search of the real meaning of her life. Finally, she meets a man online from a volatile corner of the world who offers her the chance to find that purpose. But she will have to leave everyone she loves behind in order to take it.Tate Webber has loved Mallory for many years. He understands that Mallory will never be happy with him until her deepest heart’s desire is satisfied. When Mallory decides to travel across the world to fulfill her dreams, Tate begs her not to go but tries to give her the space she needs. Mallory embarks on her dangerous journey only to discover how swiftly and easily promises can be broken. And Mallory can only pray that she will make it out alive.Inspired by actual events, The Promise is a riveting love story that asks the question: how far will we go for love?

About The Author

Award-winning, best-selling author Beth Wiseman is best known for her Amish novels, but her most recent novels, Need You Now and The House that Love Built, are contemporaries set in small Texas towns. Both have received glowing reviews. Beth's highly-anticipated novel, The Promise, is inspired by a true story.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Elaine on 2008-11-11 13:56:27

If you like reading about the Amish, you will enjoy this book. I liked this book because it is about a woman with Amish roots raised as an Englisher. She is seeking peace within and searches for it among the Amish. She decides to visit her Amish grandparents and seek peace.

Goodreads review by Tressa on November 03, 2014

I wasn't sure what to expect from reading The Promise. It definitely turned out to be quite different than what I thought it would be. The story deals with the aftermath of 9/11 in some ways, specifically with air travel, security, and how both Americans and Muslims felt towards each other. There wa......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on December 06, 2014

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. Oh my gosh. Wow. This was such an amazing book. A little background first, and perhaps this will explain why this book hit so close to home for me. When I was younger, and carefree, and thought love made the world go ‘rou......more

Goodreads review by Laurel on January 11, 2017

Mallory is driven by a promise she made to her dying cousin when she was a teenager. Her cousin was dying because she couldn't get a kidney transplant, and Mallory's parents wouldn't let her donate one. Mallory promised her cousin she would save a life. Now Mallory is an adult, and is all set to mak......more

Goodreads review by iamjenai on May 18, 2015

The book tells the story of Mallory Hammond's promise to a dying cousin. Since she couldn't donate her kidney to Kelsey as she was too young for an operation, she vowed to do it and save someone else's life when she's older. Right after college, Mallory spent all her time literally looking at every o......more


Quotes

"Unforgettable. Do not miss this book!"
—Jean Sasson, New York Times best-selling author of Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia