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 … 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.
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I enjoy historical fiction, especially WWII. This was very accurate and well written. A Very enjoyable story.
So many relatable moments in this book, it just pulled me in and kept me hoping beyond hope she’d make the right call. Can’t wait to read another by Sarah Sundin!
Sarah Sundin is one of the best historical fiction writers I know. If you love WWII era books, you will love all of her books.
Sarah Sundin is a great writer – she pulls you into the story causing you to feel what the characters are – In the info about the author, it mentions this was Sarah’s first novel. I can’t wait to read all of her books – very inspirational
Set in Wold War 11, a fantastic, gripping, heart wrenching and historical book, The story flowed and kept me reading to the end. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Sarah Sundin is one of my favorite authors.
A captivating WW2 romance. I love the attention to detail and the descriptions of Walt, and others, in the cockpit. Allie is on a journey of self-discovery and the cost of surrendering all for her faith. I love the friendship that is built and the tension that they struggle through. A satisfying, clean, historical fiction romance.
Sarah Sundin’s first novel is an action packed, romance filled WWII story that will keep you turning pages for hours. The importance of truth and obedience are highlighted in this story. The author brings to life the battles that raged in the sky over France and Germany. Get to know Allie as she defies California’s high society, and Walt in the …
This was a really sweet romance. I enjoyed meeting Allie, Walt, and their friends and family and learning about what it might have been like to fall in love during World War II.
I loved Walt and Allie’s story, from their insecurities and flaws to their deep compassion and spiritual growth. The book has such a great lesson about looking to God for approval and not others, but I especially loved the moments of forgiveness they extend toward one another. Far from a cheesy love story, A Distant Melody shows two imperfect …
This is another excellent book by Sarah Sundin. I enjoyed the characters and was captivated by the storyline. Great book in a great series.
I absolutely adore this book and am greatly looking forward to the next two. The whole WWII era is fascinating and Sarah Sundin has made it come alive. The people are very normal who get in real situations. For once the hero and heroine are plain looking. No beautiful, gorgeous models here. They’re just normal people. Besides the doing a fabulous …
I will have to admit, the cover of the book is what drew me into selecting this book to read. That in addition to the cover story, it promised to draw me in. And it did, for the first few chapters.
The woman on the cover seems strong and determined, but the girl in the book is a mismatch of what I hoped to read about. She has a fiancé she …
I loved it (as I have every Sarah Sundin book). This is the first in the “Wings of Glory” series. It didn’t have the mystery in it that the last series did, but was just as much fun to read. The three brothers were all army airman so it was a lot about their runs into enemy territory during WWll and, of course, there is always the girl!
Great Book
Enjoyed reading about everyday things, people, and events of that time period – WWII.
This was just the beginning for me. Sarah Sundin is a great author of the WWII time period. History was detailed but interesting. The characters were realistic and easy to fall in love with. I kept wanting to hurry back for more of the story. This is the first of 3 in this series. Sundin also has written other Military series in the same …
The WWII novels with characters that you learn to love are great reads.
Loved this book and the other 2 in the series! Each book can stand alone, but I enjoyed reading all three and following 3 brothers through WW11 as they fight for country and find love.
I enjoyed Sarah Sundin’s “Wings of the Nightingale” series so I thought I’d give this one a try too. This one is her debut novel, but my favorite so far. They are a similar series, both focusing on the Air Force in WW2.
This is a sweet Christian love story. It is not too sappy or too preachy.
It is about two people who meet on a train and find out …
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great characters, with flaws, that prevented them from finding one another and it was very informative about the men who flew planes in the war. I would read more by this author and … more about these characters.