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A Distant Melody
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A Distant Melody Paperback - 2010

by Sarah Sundin

In this World War II-era romance, Allie is promised to a man she doesn't love. When a furloughed B-17 bomber pilot captures her heart, will she honor her family's wishes or take a chance on true love?


From the publisher

Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval--even marry a man she doesn't love. Lt. Walter Novak--fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women--takes his last furlough at home in California before being shipped overseas. Walt and Allie meet at a wedding and their love of music draws them together, prompting them to begin a correspondence that will change their lives. As letters fly between Walt's muddy bomber base in England and Allie's mansion in an orange grove, their friendship binds them together. But can they untangle the secrets, commitments, and expectations that keep them apart?
A Distant Melody is the first book in the WINGS OF GLORY series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II.

From the rear cover

EXCERPT FROM CATALOG
"That pilot has a little crush on you.""Nonsense." Her hand went in circles, but her mind fixed on an impossible truth. A crush would explain his attentiveness and also his awkwardness during the ceremony--he'd be embarrassed to have a crush on a woman who was spoken for.
"I think it's sweet he has a crush on you.""Don't be silly. No one's ever had a crush on me."
"No one? What about Baxter?""Baxter?" Allie divided the last bit of cake. "That's different. We've been together so long." Yet four and a half years with Baxter Hicks had never generated a fraction of the emotions she'd experienced in one week with Walter Novak.
Walter Novak, who crossed the room, his gaze and smile locked on Allie. Walter Novak, who took her hand, led her away from Louise and the cake and Allie's own good reason, and drew her into his strong arms.Walter Novak, who looked at her as if she were lovely and special.
All her life Allie had longed for the look in his hazel eyes, but she never guessed how splendid it was to truly feel lovely and special. His attraction sank deep in her soul, exhilarating and dangerous and enriching.

From the jacket flap

EXCERPT FROM CATALOG
"That pilot has a little crush on you.""Nonsense." Her hand went in circles, but her mind fixed on an impossible truth. A crush would explain his attentiveness and also his awkwardness during the ceremony--he'd be embarrassed to have a crush on a woman who was spoken for.
"I think it's sweet he has a crush on you.""Don't be silly. No one's ever had a crush on me."
"No one? What about Baxter?""Baxter?" Allie divided the last bit of cake. "That's different. We've been together so long." Yet four and a half years with Baxter Hicks had never generated a fraction of the emotions she'd experienced in one week with Walter Novak.
Walter Novak, who crossed the room, his gaze and smile locked on Allie. Walter Novak, who took her hand, led her away from Louise and the cake and Allie's own good reason, and drew her into his strong arms.Walter Novak, who looked at her as if she were lovely and special.
All her life Allie had longed for the look in his hazel eyes, but she never guessed how splendid it was to truly feel lovely and special. His attraction sank deep in her soul, exhilarating and dangerous and enriching.

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  • Title A Distant Melody
  • Author Sarah Sundin
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprinted
  • Pages 426
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Fleming H. Revell Company, MI, USA
  • Date 2010-03-01
  • ISBN 9780800734213 / 0800734211
  • Weight 1.1 lbs (0.50 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 3.05 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Christian
  • Library of Congress subjects England, California
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009042259
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 02/15/2010, Page 45
  • CBA Retailers, 03/01/2010, Page 42
  • Romantic Times, 03/01/2010, Page 64

About the author

Sarah Sundin is an on-call hospital pharmacist and holds a BS in chemistry from UCLA and a doctorate in pharmacy from UC San Francisco. Her great-uncle flew with the US Eighth Air Force in England during WWII. Sarah lives in Antioch, California with her husband and three children. This is her first novel.
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