In this enemies-to-lovers sweet romance, a Missouri farm
girl and the hired man who goes to war strike sparks off each other from their
first meeting. But it is through their letters that they not only survive the
war, but they learn about the deep, abiding love that only two kindred souls
can share. Marty and Mack discover strength in each other as they endure war
abroad and on the home front. Ultimately, family, trust and love are the
beacons that help a weary veteran find his way home.
Short but sweet story. Marty is a young woman whose
family owns a farm in Missouri during World War 2. Her oldest brother has gone
off to fight the war, and her father can no longer work the farm. A few months
earlier, they hired Brian MacKenzie to help out. Mack and Marty were like oil
and water from the beginning. She resented him taking over what she saw as her
job, and he seemed to delight in doing things that irritated her.
As the story opens, Mack is headed off to the war. The
family, most of whom treat him as one of their own, have gathered to see him
off. Marty stays back, holding on to her resentment until he starts walking
away. Realizing he has no family of his own, she makes an unexpected show of
friendship. I liked Mack's teasing and how he used it to stir Marty up. It
reminds me of the little boy who pulls a girl's pigtails to get her attention.
Marty can't make sense of her feelings and is stunned when Mack kisses her
goodbye.
There is a long period of separation as Mack is off at
war. They exchange letters that initially focus on the family and the farm. But
the tone of the letters slowly changes. I liked seeing the changes in Marty as
she grew and matured. A family tragedy and witnessing the return of some
soldiers affect her profoundly and have her thinking more about Mack. The
ending was great. I would love to know more about their lives after the war.
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