One forbidden love. Two broken hearts. Three Little Things.
Publisher’s Description
Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzes verses the Kregers, his family pitted against hers. When she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds. The good kind.
Arno Kreger can’t leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He’s eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother’s death. Before entering the train, he bumps into Hattie. He’s loved her forever, always from the sidelines, because nobody crosses Hattie’s pa.
One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he’s on his way to war across the ocean, and she’s still in her father’s house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts.
Details
- Title: Three Little Things
- Author: Patti Stockdale
- Publisher: Smitten Historical Romance
- Release Date: February 4, 2020
- Genre: Historical Romance
My Thoughts
This story had my attention and stirred my imagination from the start. I could visualize the train waiting for men to board and take them to boot camp. A song being sung. Hugs and goodbyes. Heartstrings pulled to the limit, and knitted socks being handed out by the women.
Reading this historical account based on Stockdale’s grandparents’ relationships will take you back to another time. A time where there isn’t the Internet and modern methods of communication. Instead, there is the excruciating wait for the mail to be delivered.
The central story revolves around Arno and Hattie. A tender love develops as they correspond and begin to share three little things that are important to them.
If for some reason it all sounds a little too predictable, don’t jump to conclusions. Stockdale might have a few twists and surprises that will keep you turning pages. Recommended for anyone who likes historical fiction (based on a true story), mystery and a touching love story.
What Concerned Me
Nothing
What I Liked Most
The descriptions aren’t overdone. There is just enough to visualize and experience the happenings during WWI. I also like the fact that the romance, mystery, and historical factors weave together beautifully.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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About the Author
Patti Stockdale loves hope, history, and a good happily ever after. She can’t remember numbers, so she married a statistician. Thanks to him, she’s lived all sorts of places and worked all sorts of jobs. While employed by an NFL team, she once answered the phone by the wrong team name. She doesn’t work there anymore. For 11 years, she directed the programming at a nonprofit senior center and hosted an annual talent show, rocking a Dolly Parton wig, Annie Oakley boots, and a sweet—although snug—Batman costume. She no longer works there either. These days, Patti writes books and occasionally educational assessments and magazine articles.
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