The Promise Debt

A promise made in childhood. A debt she never agreed to pay. A life shaped by choices that were never hers.

When Amina is only ten years old, her father promises her in marriage to Bashir—the son of a powerful village chief—to settle a debt that has burdened their family for years. But as she grows older, the future promised to her begins to unravel.

Forced into a marriage marked by hardship, control, and sacrifice, Amina must learn how to survive while holding on to the quiet hope of a life she can choose for herself.

The Promise Debt, Book One is an emotional story of arranged marriage, family obligation, resilience and a woman’s slow journey towards discovering her own strength.

Perfect for readers who enjoy powerful women’s fiction, complicated relationships, cultural and family drama, heartbreak, healing and stories of courage.

This is Book One of The Promise Debt series by Yoni Bau.