In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, Audrey Stone wants to help in the war effort. But what’s a young schoolteacher from Nebraska to do? When her community start a canteen at the train station, Audrey finds her place. She spends nearly every spare moment there, offering food and kidness to the soldiers passing through. Despite her busyness, Audrey does allow some time to get to know a handsome … rancher. Willard Johnson worries about his brother who joined the navy to get off the ranch and see the world. When Willard’s worst fear is confirmed, he feels he must avenge by enlisting himself. But will his budding relationship with Audrey weather the storms of war? Or will one of the many soldiers at the canteen steal her away from him?
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This a great audiobook! Set during WWII, it takes place stateside as the community serves the troops that come through their depot!
The narrator did a wonderful job giving voice to the variety of characters!
Loved this book and the characters. Sweet innocent romance and easy reading. I think it is a really well written book. If you like clean reading this is a good book to read.
Sorry, I finished this book, but it kind of bored me. Two people who obviously were going to end up together, but had multiple misunderstandings.
Love found in unlikely places and people. But first Audrey and Willard have to find their way in what God has set for their lives. Letting each other be who God planned for them to be. The IIWW begins and lives are changed. And a small town helping out in any way they can for the boys traveling through. Loss of lives and pain and sorrow that only …
A quick read set on the WW2 home front. An enjoyable story line with a historical flair and a clean romance.
After Pearl Harbor, Nebraska school teacher Audrey Stone decides to support the war effort by working in the local canteen that serves soldiers as they travel via train through her city.
Rancher Willard Johnson wants to serve but is told it is more important for him to stay and provide food for the soldiers. He wants to enlist and is jealous …
Left me flat. Sorry.
Nice easy read. Not my favorite, but kept my interest enough to keep reading.
I couldn’t put this one down! Though the romance happened so quickly, it also seemed so natural. I just loved the sweet story.
I loved mixing fiction with history.
Sweet love story between characters affected by Pearl Harbor who reside in Nebraska. It would make a great Hallmark movie! Loved it!
I had a wonderful time reading about the area I lived in for several years, where I also worked on a railroad as well before I retired. The story was good, informative and fun. I enjoyed reading a story about the greatest generation, during the time when things really mattered. It was well worth the read time, and I look forward to purchasing …
It wasn’t as good as I wanted, the plot was tedious.
This is a nice, Christian story of Midwestern romance during WWII. The characters are charming, believable and original.
Good historical novel, WWII era. Enjoyable read.
I enjoy it. I learned about W W I I,at home how people lived and tyres to help the war effort.
Historical background, WWll era of hometown North Platte, NE efforts to support troop trains passing through to camps and duty. Love story between 2 young people who are struggling to serve the Lord as main characters. Losses from Pearl Harbor play a part as well.
I enjoyed reading this book.
Loved the interesting facts about world war ll