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Winner of the 2022 Christy Award for Historical Romance "With
meticulous historical research and an eye for both mystery and
romance, Sundin rises to the top of World War II fiction in this
latest novel."--Library Journal starred review *** As the Nazis
march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys
her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners
to escape. Lucie struggles to run Green Leaf Books due to
oppressive German laws and harsh conditions, but she finds a way to
aid the resistance by passing secret messages between the pages of
her books. Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return to
the States with his little girl, but the US Army convinces him to
keep his factory running and obtain military information from his
German customers. As the war rages on, Paul offers his own
resistance by sabotaging his product and hiding British airmen in
his factory. After they meet in the bookstore, Paul and Lucie are
drawn to each other, but she rejects him when she discovers he
sells to the Germans. And for Paul to win her trust would mean
betraying his mission. Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin
invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether
love or duty will prevail. *** "This potent synthesis of history,
love, and faith will delight romance readers."--Publishers Weekly
"A compelling exploration of the seemingly simple good things that
end up requiring great sacrifice and having far-reaching
impacts."--Booklist starred review
"Sundin shines in her newest novel. Her craft is inimitable, and
her literary finesse radiates from every page."--Booklist starred
review When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt
exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he
can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the
waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to
leave Copenhagen and abandon her research--her life's dream. While
printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's
legendary Havmand--the merman--and wonders if the mysterious and
silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has
something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes,
these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in
speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen
WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers pens another story of ordinary
people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith,
fortitude, and hope for a brighter future. "Sundin grounds this
suspenseful tale in rich historical detail."--Publishers Weekly
In 1943, Private Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers
at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, determined to do his best in the
upcoming Allied invasion of France. With his future stolen by his
brothers' betrayal, Clay has only one thing to live for--fulfilling
the recurring dream of his death. Leah Jones works as a librarian
at Camp Forrest, longing to rise above her orphanage upbringing and
belong to the community, even as she uses her spare time to search
for her real family--the baby sisters she was separated from so
long ago. After Clay saves Leah's life from a brutal attack, he
saves her virtue with a marriage of convenience. When he ships out
to train in England for D-day, their letters bind them together
over the distance. But can a love strong enough to overcome death
grow between them before Clay's recurring dream comes true?
Munich, 1938. Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent as determined to prove her worth in a male-dominated profession as she is to expose the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. To do so, she must walk a thin line. If she offends the government, she could be expelled from the country--or worse. If she fails to truthfully report on major stories, she'll never be able to give a voice to the oppressed--and wake up the folks back home.
In another part of the city, American graduate student Peter Lang is working on his PhD in German. Disillusioned with the chaos in the world due to the Great Depression, he is impressed with the prosperity and order of German society. But when the brutality of the regime hits close, he discovers a far better way to use his contacts within the Nazi party--to feed information to the shrewd reporter he can't get off his mind.
This electric standalone novel from fan-favorite Sarah Sundin puts you right at the intersection of pulse-pounding suspense and heart-stopping romance.
2020 Carol Award Winner *** Numbed by grief and harboring shameful
secrets, Lt. Adler Paxton ships to England with the US 357th
Fighter Group in 1943. Determined to become an ace pilot, Adler
battles the German Luftwaffe in treacherous dogfights in the skies
over France as the Allies struggle for control of the air before
the D-day invasion. Violet Lindstrom wanted to be a missionary, but
for now she serves in the American Red Cross, where she arranges
entertainment for the men of the 357th in the Aeroclub on base and
sets up programs for local children. Drawn to the mysterious Adler,
she enlists his help with her work and urges him to reconnect with
his family after a long estrangement. Despite himself, Adler finds
his defenses crumbling when it comes to Violet. But D-day draws
near. And secrets can't stay buried forever. Bestselling author
Sarah Sundin returns readers to the shores of Normandy, this time
in the air, as the second Paxton brother prepares to face the
past--and the most fearsome battle of his life.
Lt. Raymond Novak prefers the pulpit to the cockpit, but at least
his stateside job training B-17 pilots allows him the luxury of a
personal life. As he courts Helen Carlisle, a young war widow and
mother who conceals her pain under a frenzy of volunteer work, the
sparks of their romance set a fire that flings them both into
peril. After Ray leaves to fly a combat mission at the peak of the
air war over Europe, Helen takes a job in a dangerous munitions
yard and confronts an even graver menace in her own home. Will they
find the courage to face their challenges? And can their young love
survive until blue skies return?
Filled with daring and romance, "Blue Skies Tomorrow" will capture
readers' hearts.
When fun-loving glamour girl Quintessa Beaumont learns the Navy has
established the WAVES program for women, she enlists, determined to
throw off her frivolous ways and contribute to the war effort.
No-nonsense and hoping to make admiral, Lt. Dan Avery has been
using his skills to fight German U-boats. The last thing he wants
to see on his radar is a girl like Tess. For her part, Tess works
hard to prove her worth in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Unit in
Boston--both to her commanding officers and to the man with whom
she is smitten. When Dan is assigned to a new escort carrier at the
peak of the Battle of the Atlantic, he's torn between his lifelong
career goals and his desire to help Tess root out a possible spy on
shore. The Germans put up quite a fight, but he wages a deeper
battle within his heart. Could Tess be the one for him? With
precision and pizazz, fan favorite Sarah Sundin carries readers
through the rough waters of love in a time when every action might
have unforeseen world-changing consequences.
Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge--until he
meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. When Jack lands in the
army hospital after a plane crash, he makes winning Ruth's heart a
top priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. Not only
is Ruth focused on her work in order to support her orphaned
siblings back home, she carries a shameful secret that keeps her
from giving her heart to any man. Can Jack break down her defenses?
Or are they destined to go their separate ways?
"A Memory Between Us" is the second book in the WINGS OF GLORY
series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots
with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War
II.
Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do
anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love.
Lt. Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with
women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being
shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love
of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a
correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between
Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an
orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they
untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them
apart?
"A Distant Melody" is the first book in the WINGS OF GLORY series,
which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the
US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.
Lt. Georgiana Taylor has everything she could want. A comfortable
boyfriend back home, a loving family, and a challenging job as a
flight nurse. But in July 1943, Georgie's cozy life gets decidedly
more complicated when she meets pharmacist Sgt. John Hutchinson.
Hutch resents the lack of respect he gets as a noncommissioned
serviceman and hates how the war keeps him from his fiancee. While
Georgie and Hutch share a love of the starry night skies over
Sicily, their lives back home are falling apart. Can they weather
the hurt and betrayal? Or will the pressures of war destroy the
fragile connection they've made?
With her signature attention to detail and her talent for bringing
characters together, Sarah Sundin pens another exciting tale in her
series featuring WWII flight nurses. Fans new and old will find in
"On Distant Shores "the perfect combination of emotion, action, and
romance.
Lt. Mellie Blake is a nurse serving in the 802nd Medical Squadron,
Air Evacuation, Transport. As part of a morale building program,
she reluctantly enters into an anonymous correspondence with Lt.
Tom MacGilliver, an officer in the 908th Engineer Aviation
Battalion in North Africa. As their letters crisscross the
Atlantic, Tom and Mellie develop a unique friendship despite not
knowing the other's true identity. When both are transferred to
Algeria, the two are poised to meet face to face for the first
time. Will they overcome their fears and reveal who they are, or
will their future be held hostage to their past? And can they learn
to trust God and embrace the gift of love he offers them?
Combining excellent research and attention to detail with a flair
for romance, Sarah Sundin brings to life the perilous challenges of
WWII aviation, nursing, and true love.
In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London
to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with
Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands
of holiday snapshots of France--including those of her own family's
summer home--in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps
that Wyatt will turn into naval bombardment plans. As the two spend
concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their
deepening friendship threatens to turn to love. Dorothy must resist
its pull. Her bereaved father depends on her, and her heart already
belongs to another man. Wyatt too has much to lose. The closer he
gets to Dorothy, the more he fears his efforts to win the war will
destroy everything she has ever loved. The tense days leading up to
the monumental D-Day landing blaze to life under Sarah Sundin's
practiced pen with this powerful new series.
Bold, sophisticated, and flirtatious, Army Air Force flight nurse
Lt. Kay Jobson collects hearts wherever she flies, leaving men
pining in airfields all across Europe. So how can ruggedly handsome
C-47 pilot Lt. Roger Cooper be all but immune to her considerable
charms? In fact, he seems to do everything he can to avoid her.
Still, as they cross the skies between Italy and southern France,
evacuating the wounded and delivering paratroopers and supplies,
every beat of their hearts draws them closer to where they don't
want to go. Can they confront the fears and misunderstandings in
their pasts?
Sarah Sundin seamlessly weaves together emotion, action, and sweet
romance into a tale that transcends time and calls us to believe in
the power of love.
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