She desires his heart.In a world turned upside down by World War I, all Sarah Richards desires is to love Brett Rawlings and build a future together. After graduating high school a year early, she’s ready to dive into her dreams of college and a home filled with laughter and love. But one impulsive decision threatens all her aspirations—as well as her relationship with Brett.
As the war rages on and men head off to fight, sixteen-year-old Brett reluctantly follows his twin brother, Ben, sneaking off to France to join the American Expeditionary Forces. As the months pass, Ben thrives amidst the chaos of battle, while Brett finds himself haunted by the girl he left behind and the uncertainty of his own heart. When Ben reveals a life-altering secret, the bond between the brothers is shattered, forcing Brett to grapple with betrayal as he faces the brutal realities of war.
Brett returns home a changed man, burdened with memories too heavy to bear, yet yearning to mend the fractures of the past. Will Sarah still be waiting for him, or have time and truth forged an unbridgeable chasm between them?
Find out in this heartfelt historical romance that weaves a tale of hope, grace, forgiveness, and sweet, enduring love.
“Let’s go,” Ben said as they rushed out of the train station and flagged down a taxi to take them to the docks.
The taxi turned onto the street just as the 78th Infantry Division that they would now be part of arrived.
“Can you let us off down the block?” Ben asked when the driver started to stop near the front of the line of soldiers waiting to board.
“Sure,” the driver said, turning around and driving down the street to the end of the line of soldiers.
“Thanks, sir,” Brett said, paying the driver and giving him the basket of food their grandmother had packed. He and Ben hustled out of the car, moved into the line as though they’d been there all along, and hoped no one would notice them.
They’d learned from Paul and Jack they were part of the division that had been based in Camp Dix, New Jersey. The two men had been there training for months, so Brett and Ben could only hope they wouldn’t be immediately missed.
They figured if they made it to France, they could assume a different identity, or hopefully by then no one would notice or care they had taken the place of Paul and Jack.
As they stood in line, trying to act like they belonged there, Brett was at least gratified to see their haversacks appeared to be the same as everyone else’s and their uniforms were an exact match.
It took more than an hour of waiting for their turn to board. Brett kept his head down as he handed over his paperwork and the name of Paul Lewis was checked off the list followed by Jack Lewis.
Ben looked like he was about to crow in victory, but Brett gave him a warning look. Together, they made their way onto the ship and down to their quarters, where they’d sleep in a slung hammock with barely enough room to move between them.
As the ship set sail away from the dock, a band played patriotic tunes as befitted the occasion. Excitement and trepidation blended together among the occupants of the ship as they crowded together on the deck.
Surrounded by cheering soldiers, Brett removed his hat and tipped his head toward heaven, hoping and praying he would see the shores of New York again someday.
Inspired by the true stories of women who served in France during World War I, Sadie is a sweet romance filled with courage, hope, and lasting love.She yearns for far-flung adventures. He longs for the home he’s found in her heart. Will a world at war tear them apart, or draw them closer together?
For most of her life, Doctor Sadie Thorsen has imagined seeing the world on grand adventures. When America joins the war raging across the world in 1917, it seems her dreams are about to come true. She travels overseas as a contracted physician, eager to do her part to help the war effort. Endless streams of wounded push her to the limits of endurance, then she receives word Harley John Hobbs, the man she’s loved for years, is missing in action. Unable to bear the thought of life without him in it, she refuses to let go of her hope that he’s alive.
The day Sadie Thorsen shoved Harley John Hobbs down on the playground was the day she marched off with his heart. He spent years doing everything in his power to become successful, determined to have more than himself to offer Sadie if she ever returns to their eastern Oregon town. Conscripted to join the American Expeditionary Forces, Harley John answers the call and heads to France. Wounded and alone, he clings to the promise of seeing Sadie one last time.
Can deep, abiding love withstand the tragedies and trials of a world at war?
Inspired by the Hello Girls, America’s first women soldiers who helped win World War I.She longs to make a difference.
He yearns to claim her heart.
After years of managing the Pendleton telephone office, Molly Thorsen answers the call for women to serve as telephone operators during World War I. Upon her arrival in France, she navigates the challenges of working near the front lines and battles the prejudices and skepticism of the men around her. Determined to prove her worth and skill, Molly faces adversity head-on while unexpectedly falling in love with a charming soldier.
Friday Fitzpatrick may not have been eager to engage in combat, but when he is drafted into the American Expeditionary Forces, he embraces the role of a soldier with unwavering determination. While fighting to survive the harrowing battlefield experiences, he clings to his sanity by dreaming about the captivating Hello Girl who has captured his heart. Though his opportunities to see her are limited, she serves as a beacon of hope in the midst of his darkest days.
Through their shared experiences and the trials they endure, Molly and Friday find comfort and encouragement in each other's company, forging a connection that defies the chaos of a world in conflict. As the war draws to a close and they return home, will civilian life bring them together or pull them apart?
Find out in this sweet and wholesome historical romance filled with hope, faith, courage, and love.
USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes sweet romances rich with relatable characters, small town settings that feel like home, humor, and hope.
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