Lily Brown thinks she has her life all planned out. With her family fighting to makes ends meet in the midst of WWII, she is certain marrying her wealthy London suitor will solve everything. Who cares whether she loves him? He’ll give her anything she wants, make sure her mother and sisters are taken care of, and keep her from ever having to face her abusive father again. What could possibly be better?
But when Freddie, a near penniless American soldier, walks into her life and sweeps her off her feet, her plans begin to unravel. Torn between two men, two countries, and two lives, can she let go of the picture-perfect future she had planned for herself and take a chance on Freddie? And if she does, how can she be sure he won't turn out to be just like her father?
Based on the true story of a WWII war bride, this beautifully written biographical novel is rich with historical details, soul-deep characters, and unforgettable storytelling. Faced with a future nothing like what she planned, can Lily find the courage and faith to forge a new life in America? Or will she let her fears – and the past she can’t let go of – destroy her chance for happiness with the man who adores her?