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
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. Kate's friends are
rushing to get married before the boys go off to war. The
newspapers talk of women making airplanes and bombs. Everyone in
town begins rolling bandages, planting victory gardens, collecting
scrap metal. Kate finds herself drawn to Jay in surprising ways,
and when he enlists she can hardly breathe worrying about him
getting killed. Could she truly be in love with him? And if she is,
will she ever see him again?
In her gentle and textured style, Ann Gabhart tells a timeless
story of love, sacrifice, and longing that will grip the heart and
stir the spirit. Fans of Angel Sister will be thrilled to
see Kate Merritt all grown up. New readers will find that Ann
Gabhart weaves in Small Town Girl a beautiful story that
will touch their hearts and win their loyalty.
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.
"A classic. Ann Gabhart pens an enduring tale from the very
first line of Small Town Girl. Rosey Corner is a world you
won't want to leave, rife with spiritual truths, rich
romance, and memorable characters that linger long
after."--Laura Frantz, author of The Colonel's Lady
and Love's Reckoning
"The characters of Ann Gabhart's Small Town Girl pulled
me into their lives and did not let me go. This love story is one
of the most riveting historical romances I've ever
read."--Serena B. Miller, winner of the 2012 RITA award for
Inspirational Romance
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.
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.