A love story that will break your heart. Perfect for fans of Karen Swann.

‘Gripping’ Bella

‘We defy you not to have an ugly cry when reading’ Belfast Telegraph

‘A heart-rending tale’ Irish News

‘[A] tale of love’ Sunday Times Ireland
Some bonds can never be broken

One terrible moment changes everything for teenagers Kate and David. Brought together during the darkest of times of the Troubles, a spark of hope is ignited between them - a hand held in the darkness, a promise whispered. Neither of them will ever forget those moments.

It’s another ten years before they meet once more, and their lives are now so different. The promise they made to each other on that fateful day still binds them, but now they have so much more to lose.

Have they missed their one chance at happiness? They only way they will ever know is to risk everything to be together. Is that too high a price to pay for love…?