For Love and Country, Candace Waters
For Love and Country, Candace Waters
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For Love and Country

Author: Candace Waters

Narrator: Madeleine Maby

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/24/2020


Synopsis

For fans of Janet Beard’s The Atomic City Girls and Marie Benedict’s The Only Woman in the Room, this powerful, romantic novel tells the story of a woman determined to aid her country, finding love in the midst of tragedy along the way during World War II.

When Lottie Palmer runs away the day before her wedding to join the Navy WAVES program, she not only leaves behind a fiancé, but also the privileged lifestyle that she has known as the daughter of one of the most important manufacturers in Detroit’s auto industry. Spurred by a desire to contribute meaningfully to the war effort, Lottie pours all of her focus and determination into becoming the best airplane mechanic in the division, working harder than she’s ever worked before.

Her grit impresses her handsome instructor, Captain Luke Woodward. But when the war ramps up and she is assigned to Pearl Harbor she must fight her growing feelings for Luke and navigate her role as one of the only female mechanics among a group of men, all while finding out what it means to be your own hero.

Illuminating the story of a woman who sets out to make a difference in the world by following her heart, Candace Waters draws on her extensive research, transporting us from Detroit to New York, and San Diego to Pearl Harbor during the tumultuous time of World War II.

About Candace Waters

Candace Waters lives and works in Brooklyn. Her great-aunt and great-uncle were survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor. She is the author of For Love and Country.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on November 14, 2022

Charlotte Palmer is engaged to Eugene, both of their families are rich and own factories in Detroit. As her wedding day draws closer, Lottie feels trapped and guilty. Her parents are spending a fortune on an extravagant wedding, when American is fighting in world war and Lottie wants to serve her co......more

Goodreads review by Andria on March 08, 2020

A decent historical fiction tale about a woman working on airplanes and Pearl Harbor. Further Review: For Love and Country by Candace Waters is a strong female character driven historical novel centered around the WAVES program and Pearl Harbor. While overall I found the plot fascinating, I also foun......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on January 21, 2020

Thank you to Goodreads and Atria Books for my giveaway win! I really liked this book. To be honest, this was an easy sell for me. WWII historical fiction, especially involving strong women, is my favorite niche. At first I thought Lottie wasn't going to be super likable, because she is very a silver-......more

Goodreads review by Michele on July 18, 2020

I was so engrossed in this novel until almost the end; the writing flowed, the events progressed realistically, and the plot was unique and intriguing. Except, the ending was horrible. There were too many elements left undone. Like, what happened with her parents? Maybe a phone conversation between t......more

Goodreads review by DeAnna on August 30, 2022

Lottie is about to marry her high school sweetheart, Eugene. He’s wonderful and they are best friends but the night before their wedding Lottie decides she is made for something more interesting than marrying her best friend and leaves to join the Navy WAVES, a female group helping on the front line......more