Small Town Girl, Ann H. Gabhart
Small Town Girl, Ann H. Gabhart
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Small Town Girl

Author: Ann H. Gabhart

Narrator: Cristina Panfilio

Unabridged: 13 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2013


Synopsis

How long can two people stand on the brink of love without plunging in headfirst?In the autumn of 1941, rumors of war whisper through Rosey Corner. The town practically vibrates with apprehension, as if it is holding its breath. But for Kate Merritt, it seems life is letting out a prolonged sigh. As Kate watches her sister marry the man Kate has loved since she was fifteen, her heart is silently breaking. And even the attentions of Jay Tanner, the handsome best man, can’t draw her interest.Then suddenly, Pearl Harbor changes everything and Kate finds herself drawn to Jay in surprising ways. Could she truly be in love with him? And if he enlists, will she ever see him again? In her gentle and textured style, Ann H. Gabhart tells a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and longing that will grip your heart and stir your spirit. Fans of Gabhart’s Angel Sister will love seeing Kate Merritt all grown-up, as well as other characters they have come to love.

About Ann H. Gabhart

Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of several novels, including Angel Sister, Words Spoken True, The Outsider, The Believer, The Seeker, The Blessed, and The Gifted. She lives with her husband a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Find out more at www.annhgabhart.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Margaret on July 08, 2013

Five stars. When was the last time I gave a real book five stars? Small Town Girl is really wonderful. It's a war-time novel, but it's about a battle on the field of the heart. A struggle to be won with God and with human companionship love, not the Japanese or Germans of the outbreak of the second......more

Goodreads review by Audrey on February 10, 2020

Kate's sister Evangline gets married to the new preacher. Kate is the bridesmaid and the groom's best friend is the best man They are immediately smitten with each other but there are complications to their budding relationship especially with the war looming on the horizon.......more

Goodreads review by Molly on January 13, 2019

This book was good. I did enjoy it and the characters were very vivid. I would recommend this to someone, it was very appropriate and it was a good storyline. However there was a few things I did not like. 1. First of all, I did not like the pastor at all. He came across as a hypocrite. I also didn’......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 28, 2013

Title: SMALL TOWN GIRL Author: Ann H. Gabhart Publisher: Revell July 2013 ISBN: 978-0800721848 Genre: Historical In the autumn of 1941, rumors of war whisper through Rosey Corner. The town practically vibrates in anticipation, as if it is holding its breath. But for Kate Merritt, it seems life is letting......more

Goodreads review by Hope Fields on June 24, 2015

Kate Merritt worries love's passing her by until Jay Tanner shows up to charm her hesitant heart. Then Pearl Harbor changes everything-including Kate's chance for love. This was an engaging book that dealt with themes of trust, love, and forgiveness. I really loved all the characters in the book, espe......more