Book Review: With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin

Excerpt: "You each get one letter. You can reply or not, your choice. If you do, play by my wife's rules, or she'll make my life miserable. No names, no pictures, and no personal details - hometown, people's names, anything like that."

Tom sat up taller, and his mouth drifted open. If he were in an actual movie, a shaft of light would have pierced the deck of the ship and landed on him.

Anonymity.

Free from the prison of his name, he could be himself. He hadn't had that with another soul since he was seven. Even with his mother, he kept tight control to reassure her.

He squeezed his eyes shut. Lord, please. Let the letter be from the right sort of woman. With Every Letter, pg 19-20.

Back Cover: They know everything about each other--except their real names.

Lt. Mellie Blake is looking forward to beginning her training as a flight nurse. She is not looking forward to writing a letter to a man she's never met--even if it is anonymous and part of a morale-building program. Lt. Tom MacGilliver, an officer stationed in North Africa, welcomes the idea of an anonymous correspondence--he's been trying to escape his infamous name for years.

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 by their pasts?

Combining a flair for romance with excellent research and attention to detail, Sarah Sundin vividly brings to life the perilous challenges of WWII aviation, nursing--and true love.

My Review: I really enjoy Sarah Sundin's WWII novels, and With Every Letter does not disappoint. This novel is the first in the Wings of the Nightingale series. I've learned a lot about the flight nurses because of this book. Sundin's characters are deep and complex, and the plot moves along well. I had a hard time putting this book down, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
My Rating:

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to readers of WWII fiction.


Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Book Review: Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin

Excerpt: "You're off to combat soon. My job is to get you ready."

The roar of the Fort's four engines didn't conceal Flynn's muttering: "Blind leading the blind."

Ray's gloved hands tightened around the wheel. A coward. That's what Flynn thought, what everyone thought.

He should have joined the chaplaincy like he wanted. A pilot's silver wings no longer carried prestige without combat ribbons. For four years Ray had put off his dream of being a pastor. He'd worn the uniform of the Army Air Forces, trained hundreds of pilots, and watched fellow instructors die fiery deaths. But he was a coward because he didn't go to combat. Baloney. Blue Skies Tomorrow, pg 15.

Back Cover: In a time of peril, can they find the courage to confront their fears and embrace a love that lasts?

When her husband becomes a casualty of the war in the Pacific, Helen Carlisle throws herself into volunteering for the war effort to conceal her feelings. But keeping up appearances as the grieving widow of a hometown hero is taking its toll. Soon something is going to give.

Lt. Raymond Novak prefers the pulpit to the cockpit. His stateside job training B-17 pilots allows him the luxury of a personal life--and a convenient excuse to ignore his deepest fear. When the beautiful Helen catches his eye and captures his heart, he is determined to win her hand.

But when Ray and Helen are called upon to step out in faith and put their reputations and their lives on the line, can they meet the challenges that face them? And can their young love survive until blue skies return?

Filled with drama, daring, and all the romance of the WWII era, Blue Skies Tomorrow is the captivating final book in the popular Wings of Glory series.

My Review: I completely enjoyed Sarah Sundin's third book in the Wings of Glory series. Sundin does an amazing job giving her characters flesh and growth. I loved seeing the characters grow and mature, both mentally and spiritually. Sundin isn't afraid to write about hard situations and circumstances. She doesn't shy away from uncomfortable topics like death and abuse, but instead she faces them head on and lets the reader see that difficulties can be overcome. When I was given the option of reviewing this book, I jumped as soon as I could, and I am so glad I did. Blue Skies Tomorrow does not disappoint!

My Rating:

My Recommendation: I highly recommend this book to readers of historical romance set during World War II.

(I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of review.)

Book Review: A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin

"Walt followed his father and retrieved his duffel. Allie Miller. Yeah, Betty talked about her, but Betty talked too much about too many people. Now he wished he'd paid attention. For instance, did Allie Miller have a boyfriend? How come the most crucial detail was the hardest to recall? Oh well, if she had a boyfriend, he'd find out soon enough.

Walt and his father joined the women on the platform, and Walt grinned at the young lady beside him. He'd looked forward to this furlough for months - his family, his friends, and all the fruit he could eat.

But now it could be the best week of his life." A Distant Melody, pp. 23-24.

Arranged marriages are out of style during World War II, unless your name is Allegra "Allie" Miller. Allie will do anything to please her parents, and earn their approval, but can she really give sacrifice her happiness and hopes of love just to obey them? She thought she was resigned to her fate, until she met fly-boy, Lt. Walter Novak. Their short friendship, and following correspondence awakens longings that Allie must control. After all, can she really choose between the love of a man and the love of her family.

A Distant Melody is the first book in the "Wings of Glory" series. It takes a closer look at what it means to sacrifice and obey God. It also looks at the consequences of deception. I love the characters that Sarah Sundin brought to live through the pages of this touching romance. I'm looking forward to reading the second novel in this series!

A Distant Melody has been added to my list of favorite books!

Available now at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

(I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of review.)