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The Christmas Promise
- The cosy Christmas book you won't be able to put down!
- Narrated by: Laura Kirman
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
Count down to Christmas with your new must-have author as you step into the wonderful world of Ava Bliss. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Carole Matthews and Katie Fforde.
On a snowy December evening, Sam Jermyn steps into the life of bespoke hatmaker Ava. Sparks fly, and not necessarily good ones.
Times are tough for Ava - she's struggling to make ends meet, her ex-boyfriend is a bully, and, worst of all, it's nearly Christmas.
So when Sam commissions Ava to make a hat for someone special, she makes a promise that will change her life. She just doesn't know it yet....
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- Splashes Into Books
- 08-01-17
Modern issues dealt with in a festive romance
Where does The Christmas Promise rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I just didn't want to switch this audiobook off. Laura Kirman's use of different 'voices' for the characters and her expressive reading of the story bring it to life, making it a fantastic listen.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Christmas Promise?
The comparisons of how Ava is treated by her bullying, drunk and threatening ex-boyfriend contrasts dramatically with the usually more supportive reactions of Sam Jermyn, though he, too, has his moments! All the moments with Sam's Mum, as she endeavours to enjoy the festive break recovering from major surgery before starting chemotherapy are also very moving and memorable.
What does Laura Kirman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Laura Kirman uses changes in pace, tone and voice to bring the book to life. I really didn't want to switch off the audiobook!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There are so many moving moments in this story . . . the surprise at the Rotary Club event where Sam's Mum is so brave . . . Sam's support as Ava contacts her Dad . . . . Ava's Dad coming to the rescue . . . . Sam's reaction to Ava's automatic suspicion . . . . and when Sam realises just how he reacted and endeavours to put things right again. Sorry, don't want to give any more details as I don't like giving spoilers!
Any additional comments?
A great story dealing with some modern day issues in a sensitive and supportive manner, highlighting the feelings and guilt of victims and giving positive feedback to help them. Who'd think such trauma as cyber bullying, terminal illness and revenge porn could be included in an amazing, heartwarming, festive story? Personally, I though it was brilliant - I'll certainly look out for more stories by this author and more narrated by Laura Kirman!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Miss Heather Macdonald
- 28-01-18
a good, light hearted listen 🌟
a good, light hearted listen. I felt like Ava was a friend of mine 😃
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-01-18
Never read sue moor Croft before but will definitely do so again
Liked this book a lot. It was a sweet and easy listen that might not sound exciting but it was a charming story which made you want to keep listening and routing for the characters. A heart warming Christmas story and a great authors note which helped tie off the story. It also made me want to wear a hat.
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- E. Robson
- 19-03-17
Stilted narration.
The story was great but I really struggled with the narrator. I found her stilted and felt she struggled.
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- Debbie
- 26-01-19
A good feel book.
loved it. a great holiday read a good cosy book for those winter nights. fantastic.
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- Mrs Cole
- 25-12-23
Interesting listen 3 🌟🌟🌟
This book was quite good. It was also very interesting as they tackled 2 serious subjects yet its still about Christmas. The friendship dynamics were good and i loved the chicklit side of things. It was so nice that Ava was a milner ~ I loved that!
Yes it touched upon a serious illness but that did not take over the whole book. The narrator was brilliant and i would read Sue Moorcroft again!
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- Laine
- 18-10-19
Christmas story with a twist
unusual story line for a Christmas story.
tackled some important subjects .
main character are brilliant.
would definitely recommend .
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- readsracyromance
- 14-12-17
Loved it.
Really enjoyed this book. Started on December 1st which was great so many 'christmas' books have a little Christmas in and this felt Christmassy enough. Loved the story and Ava's character and all of the others. Liked how it ended and the sensitivity around Wendy's condition. Will recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-17
Entertaining & with a strong educational message
Narrator too rushed in places. Odd inflections in phrases, & odd pronunciations. Story well researched & pleasingly readable. Good yarn but also educational for not only for victims of abuse but also for those kindly folk affected by the PTS experienced by the victim - & the victim's hypersensitivity. Jolly good read. Shame about the narration.
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- Jyne Mills
- 10-06-19
The Christmas Promise Sue Moorcroft Laura Kirman
Must say not y kind of book. I struggled to finish it. it wasn't the book it was just me not enough to get your teeth into.
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