“Do not decide what I can handle. All I want is honesty. If you’re going to steal a kiss, you’d better explain why I’m not good enough.” Tears pricked her eyes, and she batted against them. “I deserve that.”A heartwarming WWII historical from award-winning author Cara Putman:In the midst of World War II, when the Navy WAVES give Evelyn Happ the chance to get out of Washington, DC, and contribute … out of Washington, DC, and contribute to the war effort, she can’t leave fast enough. The fact that she can use her college degree to contribute to the war effort makes the assignment even better. She arrives in Dayton, Ohio, to learn the engineers and military professionals don’t take her seriously at all. Why is it so hard to believe that she’s more than a pretty face?
Mark Miller believes the WAVES are an unneeded distraction—the top secret project he’s assigned to is critical to the war and he and his team must focus on cracking the enigma code. Nothing they try works until a beautiful ensign offers solutions that help the engineers succeed in their mission. He’s not sure what to think about her, but has to admit that she’s brilliant enough to see the problem from a fresh perspective. He’s never met anyone like her and wants to know more.
When the actions of a spy put both Mark and Evelyn under suspicion, their loyalties to the country and each other are tested. Will their blossoming relationship survive, or be another casualty of war?
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Other books in this series:
Canteen Dreams
Sandhill Dreams
Captive Dreams
A Promise Forged
A Promise Kept
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I have read and liked all three books in the Buckeye Promises Series. I enjoy historical fiction and Author Cara Putman does exhaustive research making it fun to learn something different. Set during World War II the story involves a top-secret project cracking the enigma code. I look forward to reading more Cara Putman books.
Evelyn Happ, a Navy Wave is about to board a westbound train from her hometown of Washington D.C. It’s the middle of World War II, and the group of Waves haven’t been told their final destination. Maybe it will be on the west coast some thought, with sunny skies, an ocean and warm temperatures. Much to their surprise and dismay their final destination is Dayton, Ohio. Evelyn has an engineer degree so is hoping for some challenging work that will contribute to the war effort, however, the entire group of Waves ends up doing some very routine, mindless assembly work that they learn ultimately impacts a secret project taking place in a locked room.
Mark Miller, also an engineer is working on the top secret project that intrigues Evelyn, however, she’s not even cleared to enter the room where this project is housed. She does however, manage to sneak into the room a couple times. Mark doesn’t see the value of the Waves although he is impressed with Evelyn’s engineering knowledge and when a huge obstacle is impossible to overcome with the secret project he thinks Evelyn might be the person who could give them a new perspective along with ideas.
This is a heartwarming, delightful story that takes place in the late 1930s of the bond and friendships that are made while working together and learning to survive during challenging times.. Cara Putman is gifted in creating characters that come to life on the page and live on even after the last page has been turned.
Evelyn Happ is highly intelligent and determined to do her part in the war. I enjoyed watching her discover the love of her Creator through her friendships with the WAVES and others in the community.
Mark Miller is laser-focused on his top secret assignment. So much so that he might miss the blessing that has been brought across his path.
A Promise Born is a sweet romance that you don’t want to miss.
Recommend to those who enjoy inspirational, historical fiction.
I borrowed a copy from Kindle Unlimited. All views expressed are my own opinion.
A Promise Born is a sweet WWII romance by Cara C. Putman. It is second in the Buckeye Promises series but can easily be read as a stand-alone story. Having read several of this author’s books before I was looking forward to reading this and was not disappointed. Although not on the war-front, the story brought out interesting things about the war. I especially enjoyed hearing about the WAVES being involved in code-breaking and the Enigma code during the war. Engaging, believable characters, broken dreams, growing faith in the midst of fears and disappointments, and a captivating romance–A Promise Born has it all. Connie Shabshab does a great job narrating the book, giving voice to the characters and their story, making for an enjoyable listening experience. I won a copy of the audiobook version of the audiobook in a contest and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.