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Robin Lee HatcherThomas Nelson / 2013 / Trade PaperbackOur Price$12.994.8 out of 5 stars for A Promise Kept, Kings Meadow Series #1. View reviews of this product. 26 Reviews
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Shari BradleyVista, CAAge: 55-65Gender: female5 Stars Out Of 5He is so faithful. Beautiful story, great read!January 12, 2014Shari BradleyVista, CAAge: 55-65Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5Just as other reviewers have written, I love reading Robin's books. This one in particular was so special, as the topic is one close to my heart - and many others, I'm sure. Also loved the interwoven story of Allison's great aunt. So beautifully illustrates how God will work in His own way, not as we expect, but in often remarkably unexpected ways. One aspect especially touched my heart - keep praying for those you love and be grateful for those who prayed for you and yours. We know it makes a difference. God hears your prayers. Will have to keep this one on my kindle because I know I will be re-reading it in the near future. So grateful for writers like Robin, who write from their Spirit-touched hearts. Keeps me focused on the One who loves me and is not willing that any should perish.
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SallyTampa, FL5 Stars Out Of 5Wonderful, Wonderful BookJanuary 9, 2014SallyTampa, FLAs a child of an alcoholic, I felt an immediate connection to Allison, who is recovering from her divorce from Tony, an alcoholic. I understand how a person can love an alcoholic but hate alcoholism. One of the lovely statements in the novel came from Allison's mother who said, "God hates divorce. He doesn't hate the divorced" (171). Robin Lee Hatcher did not delve into the ugliness of the situation, but elevated the story into one of hope and promise. Anyone who has dealt with problems of addiction or divorce would benefit by reading this novel.
Short chapters told in first person alternate between the stories of Allison and Emma, Allison's great aunt. Emma's log cabin is left to Allison. When Allison discovers Emma's journals, she also discovers how many things they have in common.
The question of why God would not keep His word is thoroughly answered in a most satisfying way. I definitely recommend this wonderful novel!
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i blog 4 books4 Stars Out Of 5Beautiful, emotional story!February 9, 2014i blog 4 booksI'm a big fan of Robin Lee Hatcher, and when I learned that A Promise Kept was a smidge auto-biographical, I was even more intrigued. I flew through this book in a couple of days. Hatcher adopts a unique way of telling two stories–Allison's through the main narrative and Emma's through journal entries that Allison finds in the house. I loved getting to read both stories. At times, though, I felt that they could have been two separate stories, and I wanted just a little more of Emma's story to finish it out. But I loved how they paralleled each other so nicely.
While this is a romance, I loved how the main focus was on Allison and Emma's developing relationships with the Lord–the greatest romance of all! Everything didn't turn out perfectly by human standards, but it still felt like a "happy ending." The two stories each gave a tangible example of what redemption looks like, again paralleling with the message of the gospel.
Robin Lee Hatcher's latest novel, A Promise Kept, is a moving story that goes beyond the typical romance story lines. Inspired by events in the author's own life, it is Hatcher's most emotional–and thought-provoking–book yet. [4 stars]
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NanceeGrand Rapids, MichiganAge: Over 65Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Secrets UnfoldFebruary 5, 2014NanceeGrand Rapids, MichiganAge: Over 65Gender: femaleQuality: 4Value: 4Meets Expectations: 4Recently divorced, Allison Kavanagh moves to the mountains of Idaho into the log home left to her by her great aunt Emma. The dissolution of her marriage weighed heavily on her heart, her conscience still pricked by the knowledge that God hates divorce. Her alcoholic ex-husband had wreaked havoc in their relationship. Her only daughter lives in Texas. Alone, she seeks resolution in her life, her faith having been destroyed along with her marriage. Through the discovery of her aunt's journals penned throughout the majority of her life, Allison begins a journey through her aunt's life that reveals secrets that lurked in her family's past.
The spiritual journey that Allison exemplifies is quite familiar, as she struggles with questions regarding whether she imagined or truly heard God's commands, and guilt regarding her failed marriage. As voiced in the book, while God hates divorce, He doesn't hate the divorced.
Allison's story is told alongside Emma's life story, alternating between the two time periods, occasionally reverting to Allison's early years with her former husband. At times I found this a bit confusing to follow, but as my reading continued their stories blended well. The author has created a very touching life history and spiritual journey through the pages of A Promise Kept. Very detailed and emotional, the story of how Allison began to rediscover her faith is heartwarming and an example for others who have faced divorce, and have lived with an alcoholic. The rediscovery of faith is a very strong point in this story of new beginnings and past heartache that have been blended into a poignant story of two very special women.
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Jill JonesOpelika, ALAge: 45-54Gender: female4 Stars Out Of 5Hatcher's best story yetJanuary 31, 2014Jill JonesOpelika, ALAge: 45-54Gender: femaleQuality: 5Value: 5Meets Expectations: 5"A Promise Kept" is a story of grace, answered prayer and restoration. Even though God answers our prayers in His time and for His purposes, we don't often get to see His plan ahead of time. When He makes us a promise, He keeps it although sometimes He delays in order to teach us patience, trust and faith.
Allison and Tony married young and became parents. They were blessed, but it didn't take long for Allison to find out that Tony had a drinking problem. Issuing him an ultimatum believing God had promised her that her marriage would be restored, she never dreamed her husband would choose to leave rather than give up drinking. She retreats to her Aunt Emma's mountain home and finds Emma's diaries which reveal a different person than the one she grew up knowing. She discovered that she and her Aunt had more in common than she could have guessed.
Robin Lee Hatcher inspires and encourages with "A Promise Kept". The Aunt Emma backstory captured my heart almost more than Allison and Tony's. The way she overcame her troubles and learned to trust God was an incredible example of how we should all react in times of trial and the results that take place when we do. If you have ever waited on God's answer to your dearest prayers or felt like giving up when God doesn't seem to be hearing you, this story will change the way you feel about waiting on Him. Hatcher is known for her heart-warming and emotional stories, but "A Promise Kept" is quite possibly her best yet.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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