Praise for Promise Me This
“Gohlke tells a gripping tale of sacrifice, loss, love, and hope against the setting of familiar historical events.”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“This dramatic and heart-wrenching interpretation . . . will enthrall fans of character-driven Christian fiction and readers who enjoy Francine Rivers.”
LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review
“This grabs the reader from the first sentence. The characters are well-defined. . . . Readers will come away with a fresh understanding of that horrible day.”
ROMANTIC TIMES, 4½ star Top Pick review
“A historic disaster becomes the crucible forging bonds of loyalty, love, and sacrifice between young Michael Dunnagan, Owen Allen, and his sister, Annie. The bonds are tested by grief, war, disease, and separation. Gohlke’s attention to detail provides believable characters, good dialogue, and historical accuracy.”
LIFE:BEAUTIFUL magazine
“Gohlke’s historical romance . . . explores the depth of human nature and emotions through its three-dimensional, compelling characters. . . . Promise Me This will certainly satisfy romance readers who enjoy historical details and character-driven plots.”
CHRISTIANBOOKPREVIEWS.COM
“Gohlke does not disappoint with her third novel, a carefully researched story full of likable characters struggling to cope with the difficult realities of grief and wartime. . . . [A] sweet, compelling story.”
SHELF-AWARENESS.COM
“[A] riveting story [that] is mesmerizing and compelling as well as historically accurate. . . . This novel of hope, redemption, and promise amid profound despair is one that will bring the story of the Titanic alive during her centennial.”
FICTIONADDICT.COM
“With a masterful touch, Cathy Gohlke breathes fresh hope and poignancy into a story that delivers in every way.”
TAMERA ALEXANDER, bestselling author of A Lasting Impression
“Stunning. Simply one of the best—if not most powerful—books I have ever read.”
JULIE LESSMAN, author of A Heart Revealed
“A story of hopes lost and found, of dreams surrendered and reborn, that blossoms with warmth and quiet power in a priceless portrayal of undeserved grace.”
SIRI MITCHELL, author of A Heart Most Worthy