The promise is a unforgettable story about finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments, by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of the secrets of happiness. 'I loved the promise' - Libby page, author of the 24-hour café when faced with the sudden death of his brother, Dan’s mission is clear. He puts together a project to help pick up the pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is Dan’s promise - to ensure his family’s happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was. But tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything Dan knew about his older brother. With more than just his promise on the line, Dan is faced with an ultimatum: should he tell the truth and risk his family’s fragile happiness, or will his brother’s secrets end up becoming his own? 'A bittersweet, big-hearted take on family dynamics, grief, and how to make happiness a priority' - woman and home 'this is Lucy Diamond at her very best - a stunning novel that will break your heart into little pieces and then glue it back together again with joy' - milly Johnson 'we couldn't put this down' - Bella 'family drama at its very best with characters that have you reaching out to them' - My weekly real readers love the promise: 'I cried and laughed' 'It was a beautifully written book from start to finish. Each night I couldn't wait to read the next br>Chapter' 'I literally cannot put it down.'.