Grounded Hearts

by Jeanne M. Dickson

Overview

In the midst of World War II, Ireland has declared herself neutral. Troops found on Irish soil must be reported and interned, no matter which side they are fighting for. When midwife Nan O’Neil finds a wounded young Canadian pilot at her door, she knows she’s taking a huge risk by letting him in. Not only is she a widow living alone, but if caught harboring a combatant, she’ll face imprisonment.

Still, something compels Nan to take in “flyboy” Dutch Whitney, an RAF pilot whose bomber has just crashed over County Clare. While she tends to his wounds and gives him a secret place of refuge, the two begin to form a mutual affection—and an unbreakable bond.

But Nan has another secret, one that has racked her with guilt since her husband’s death and made her question ever loving again. As Nan and Dutch plan his escape, can he help restore her faith?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781542045537
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	06/13/2017
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Jeanne M. Dickson was born into an Irish American family, the only girl surrounded by four brothers. Her grandmother lived with them and was a constant source of stories about life in Ireland and the saints and ancestors long gone from this earth. She credits her mother, her aunts, and her grandmother with her love of storytelling.

Editorial Reviews

Grounded Hearts fully captured my attention and reader heart! This book is delightfully immersive and engaging and reading it is an experience I won’t soon forget! The rich setting and intriguing historical circumstances saturate the story with a cozy rainy day atmosphere. Bake some cookies and grab your favorite blanket, reader friends, you won’t want to put this one down!…Overall, I am amazed and delighted that this is Ms. Dickson’s debut novel, just WOW! I can’t wait to read more stories from this promising author.” —Faithfully Bookish

“In Grounded Hearts, author Jeanne M. Dickson has crafted a novel that readers of historical fiction and especially of WWII fiction will absolutely love. Dickson has created characters that readers will immediately fall in love with and a story that will entice and enthrall. The story progresses in a way that readers will want to keep reading and not set the novel down. Well written, engaging, and filled with history and romance, this is a story that readers will enjoy.” —Singing Librarian Books

“If you’re a fan of World War II novels, you’re going to love Grounded Hearts. It’s got everything a story of love during a time of war needs for its readers to be swept away, and the Irish setting is fresh, new, and memorable. You haven’t heard this WWII story yet, and you’re going to want to!” —Susan Meissner, author of A Bridge Across the Ocean

“Grounded Hearts by Jeanne Dickson is a romantic and compelling tale. The details on wartime life in neutral Ireland are fascinating, and the village is filled with a charmingly humorous populace. Dutch and Nan are appealing characters with depth, and their relationship sizzles as they both find healing. Exciting, romantic, funny…Don’t miss Grounded Hearts! I loved this book.” —Sarah Sundin, author of the Waves of Freedom

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