The Promise of Tomorrow

Discover the emotional, heart-wrenching book club pick from the bestselling author of A Single Act of Kindness. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls and Faith Hogan.

When is the right time to start to live a life you love?

Elena Swan hasn’t done everything yet. She’s not brave like her daredevil friend Rory. She’s never been to Paris. She always wanted to skydive too. She hasn’t even fallen in love.

She always hoped she had her whole lifetime to fulfil these dreams. But then a series of events happen, each putting her life in terrible danger, and Elena remembers…

The promise she made – all those years ago, when her mother was so ill – when she spoke to a stranger in the woods. A promise that would keep her mother safe, but put Elena’s own life at risk, instead, when she grew up and turned thirty.

Elena had put the promise to the back of her mind, over the years. But she’s twenty-nine now, and suddenly she’s realising the possibility that her days could be numbered.

Without the promise of tomorrow, can Elena fulfil all her dreams before fate comes for her? Even her dream of falling in love…?

A completely powerful, uplifting and romantic story, about friendship, love and fate; guaranteed to have readers reaching for the tissues!

Readers love A Promise of Tomorrow:

‘LOVED it!! I didn’t want to put it down, I didn’t want it to finish. Elena and Rory… both absolutely loveable and very real characters from the start… Such an honest and heart-tugging read, but so positively and heart-warmingly told, with so many real and believable people. Every sentence was needed and every loose end tied up.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh what a joy, what a delight. Samantha's books and characters have a habit of wrapping themselves around you like old friends… There’s a life-affirming thread of getting that balance in life, not letting things get on top of us or holding us back…. Brilliant, stunning… One to leave you with a big smile.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I could not put it down! There are so many loveable characters I cannot pick a favourite (just kidding, it's the stick insects… no really!). There are so many difficult emotions and experiences dealt with in this book, and the author handles each one with the tenderness and tact it deserves. I genuinely adored this book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Intriguing, inspiring and full of Samantha Tonge’s trademark warmth and insight. A fascinating, twisty tale of what can happen when the past comes back to haunt you and won’t let go.’ Celia Anderson, author ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful story… So well written and very lovable. I’m so happy with how it ended. I highly recommend this book.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Stunning and emotional read – I really loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A must read that{::}I couldn't put down… I highly recommend this book and enjoying it with copious amounts of tea and a big plate of broken biscuits! (You’ll understand once you've read it!). The Promise of Tomorrow is a reminder to cherish every moment and live life without regrets! A heart-warming story that will stay with you long after the final page.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Such a lovely book… You can feel the warmth coming through the pages… like a comforting hug!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐