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Promise to Return: A Novel (Promise of Sunrise) Review and Giveaway

I literally have a pile of books to review that is a mile high and while looking through them A Promise to Return by Elizabeth Byler Younts jumped out at me with its lovely cover. As I began to read I was immediately enthralled with the sweeping love story of Henry Mast and Miriam Coblentz. Right from the get-go I knew this book was something special because when I had to reluctantly put the book down to do the dreaded daily chores of cleaning, the characters never left my thoughts. As I loaded the washing machine there they were and as I vacuumed well they were there too! I rushed through everything just to pop back in and get caught up in the endearing, beautifully written, and deeply moving book.

 In the midst of planning their wedding, Henry is drafted into World War II and life is never the same. When the Amish were drafted during the war they served their time at camps instead of going into battle. Henry feels God is telling him to fully enlist and join his fellow soldiers. Shocked, heartbroken, and overwhelmed, Miriam agrees to wait for Henry. The couple is faced with many obstacles that would tear some people apart: the threat of Henry being killed, distance, an overbearing suitor who wants Miriam all to himself and a very protective father. One thing that is constant and unwavering is Henry’s love for his girl and a promise he made…a promise to return….

As my pile of books grows day by day one thing is for sure…as soon as this wonderful author graces us with book two it will be at the top….

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Would you like to win a copy? The publisher is graciously giving one lucky reader the chance to win a copy!

To enter leave a comment below. If you would like an Extra chance share this link on Facebook or Twitter. Remember to leave another comment if you did.

**Contest starts today Thursday, October 3rd and ends on Thursday, October 10th. Winner will be announced    on Friday. Good Luck!**

144 thoughts on “Promise to Return: A Novel (Promise of Sunrise) Review and Giveaway

  1. I would love to win a copy of this book. I read as many amish novels as I can, but I have to say I have not read anything from Elizabeth Byler Younts. I would be honored to read and review it. Thank you and God Bless.
    Jody Rigle

  2. Would love to read this book, I’ve never read any by this author. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

  3. This is such an unusual story for a book about the Amish. I would love to read it. I like that he feels God is telling him to fully enlist and he does. Please pick me!

  4. Thanks for a chance to win ‘Promise to Return” I love learning about the Amish and their ways. Shared on FB.

  5. Would really love to win this book going to post n facebook and tell other about this book. if lucky enough to win I will share the book after I write a review about it. Thank you for this chance . Karen at [email protected] will also be happy for who does win but I want to win first.

  6. I would love to win this, it sounds like a great book.
    I liked and shared this on my facebook page.

  7. I love to read amish stories and would like reading this one, thanks for sharing..I have read this author and know it will be a good story.
    Paula O

  8. Iwould love to win this book.It looks very good .Any thing Amish is what I focus on readying right now and get many good messages and life lessons out of

  9. Elizabeth Byler Younts’ book looks fabulous and sounds like it would be very interesting. I must confess that I have not read any of her books but if it’s Amish it’s on my Wish List!! Please enter me in this contest. Judy F

  10. Shared on Facebook. Would love to win a copy of this book. I read all the time and it is good to have new authors.

  11. I have not yet read anything by this author, but am looking forward to reading this story. It seems like it is unlike any other Amish story I have read and I have read many. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. God Bless You

  12. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! I read her first book “Seasons” and have been waiting for this one to come out!

  13. I didn’t think the Amish were ever even drafted. I thought I knew that the Amish would not serve, but I didn’t know they did other things in the place of serving (camps). I think this will be an interesting read, and maybe a bit heartbreaking. I expect there will be much opposition to Henry & Miriam.

  14. I would love to win this book. It’s sounds like it will be a best seller. I definitely want to read it. Thank you for blessing us with the opportunity to be able to win your book.

  15. I love the cover of this book. I would be thrilled to win a copy of it. I do not believe I have read anything by this author.

    Blessings!
    Judy B

  16. Beautiful review! I don’t happen to have a copy of this book in my piles of “to read and review,” but I have put it on my wish list. I shared your post on Facebook.

  17. Please enter me in the contest to win a copy. I really enjoyed the review. Sounds like a novel that I would enjoy.

  18. You are Right,,, This sounds like a Book I wouldn’t be able to put down either,,, hard to dust when you are turning pages… : D I would like to win this Giveaway…

  19. I have not read anything about the Amish and military service. this is a first. Hope to win it. Sharon, CA

  20. I’ve added this book(upon your recommendation)to my “to read list” and on the list of books to get my mother-in-law for Christmas! Thank you!

  21. I would love to have a copy of this book. I LOVE reading AMISH books, I have alot of amish friends. Thanks

  22. I love Amish novels and look forward to reading and reviewing this one am sharing this link on facebook so others can get a chance to read this as well

  23. I would love to win a copy of this book. I read as many amish novels as I can, but I have to say I have not read anything from Elizabeth Byler Younts. I would be honored to read and review it. Thank you and God Bless.

    1. Book sounds interesting. I saw author name before, but did not read anything written by her. Would love to win this book.

  24. I was so blessed reading SEASONS, the biography you wrote of your grandmother’s growing up years. I can’t wait to read another of your books!

  25. What a wonderfully emotional love story – I love ANYTHING Amish, & would love to read this book!Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

  26. I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Promise To Return!

    bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

  27. What an interesting book. I hope my library will get this one. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of Promise To Return.
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

  28. I would love to win this book. Tho I have never read any of her books, I love to read Amish books. Thanks for the opportunity!

  29. Yes I would very much love to win this book. I believe this series will great! I love the topic of the story and also the cover. Please put my name in the drawing. And, thanks for this chance to own this book.
    MAXIE mac262(at)me(dot)com

  30. I read Elzabeth Byler Younts’s first book, Seasons, and throughly enjoyed it! It is the true story of her Amish grandmother’s childhood growing up during the Great Depression. I am so looking forward to her new novel, Promise to Return and would love to win a free copy!

  31. I would love to win this book! I love Amish reading and would love the chance to try a new author I have never heard of. Thanks!!!

  32. I would love to win this book. I read every Amish book I can get my hands on. They are all good. Thank you for your contest, and sharing your books with us.

  33. This may sounds strange, but I never thought about the Amish and
    the military! This sounds like a very fascinating scenario…
    Many thanks for this opportunity to win a delightful sounding
    book!
    Cindi

  34. Thank you everyone for entering to win a copy of A Promise to Return by Elizabeth Byler Younts. The winner is Sparkle Huston….Congratulations!! Stay tuned for more giveaways 🙂

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