A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The Sea Before Us (Sunrise at Normandy #1) - Sarah Sundin

This is the first book in a new series about three brothers: one in the Navy, one in the Army Air Corp and one a Ranger.  This first book is about Wyatt, who is part of the Navy.

Dorothy is part of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, helping prepare for D-day.  Her childhood crush walks back into her life, and she’s determined to be the woman she knows he wants.  Even though she’ll have to change just about everything about herself to be that person, she’s determined to do what it takes to win his affections.

Wyatt is an American on the run, from his past and his mistakes.  After a tragic accident, he disappeared from his family’s life and took his brother’s college money with him.  Feeling like he’ll never be forgiven, he throws himself into his work.  When he meets Dorothy, she convinces him that he should reach out to his family.

Both characters are dealing with home troubles.  Wyatt refuses to contact his family until he’s collected enough money to repay his brother, and Dorothy is worried about her father, even though the man doesn’t seem to notice, or appreciate, her presence.  Wyatt is truthful about his past and becomes a friend to Dorothy and her father, but Wyatt is attracted to her.  Unfortunately, she’s only got eyes for that childhood crush.

As usual, Sundin seamlessly adds well-researched details to an engaging story.  I read this in two days, it was so enjoyable.  And I have to say, I always love when there’s a shout out to the B-26 Marauder.  My grandfather flew one of those, and it seems to be an overlooked aircraft in most WWII novels I read.

On the horizon (literally), Adler’s story will be told in The Sky Above Us in 2019.  Then, Clay’s follows in The Land Beneath Us in 2020.  I can’t wait!  Great Book!

*I received a copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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