Hearts at War

Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe. When the British invade the Mohawk Valley and her father and brother don't return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat? Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his "enemy" is capturing his heart? Andrew's injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision-Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

Completing his three years in the Continental Army, Daniel Reid still has no desire to return home-not after losing the woman he loves to a British Captain-so he volunteers to ride south through enemy lines and deliver a message to Colonel Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. With his temper needing a release and a dark haired beauty finding her way into his broken heart, Daniel decides to join the Swamp Fox's efforts against the British. Little does he know the British still have the upper hand. Lydia Reynolds has learned that love comes at a price, and she refuses to pay. Better to close her heart to everything and everyone. When her brother-in-law won't grant her passage to England, where she hopes to hide from her pain, New Englander, Daniel Reid, becomes her only hope-if she can induce him to give her information about the notorious Swamp Fox and his troops. When the British grow impatient and Daniel evades her questions, Lydia must decide how far to take her charade. The poor man, already gutted by love, hasn't grown as wise as she. Or so she supposes… Until the truth is known, the muskets are loaded…and it is time to decide where true loyalties lie.

Germany 1939: "Heinz, take her, please." Trudi's voice trembled, her hands shaking as she held the baby out to him. Liesel screamed in protest, grabbing a length of her mother's hair. "Forget what you think of me. She is your baby sister." Tears now rolled down her face as she pleaded with him. "You have to save her… you have to save each other." England, 1939: In a sleepy village Trudi's baby and stepsons are taken in by Sally Matthews. Newly married, Sally is missing her husband, who is away training for war, and her days and her home feel empty. But all that changes when she volunteers to look after children from the Kindertransport. She quickly becomes captivated by five-year-old Tomas and his baby sister, Liesel. Scarred by his time in Dachau and his father's death, Heinz is a different story. A distant and troubled soul, his attitude makes him difficult to love, and he faces hostility from locals who aren't as kind-hearted as Sally and her friends and can't see past his German accent and surly expression. Sally worries for his future, and her worst fears come true when the military police knock at her door. As the conflict deepens, Sally and the children learn to live with the hand that war has dealt them. Trying with all her might to hold her newfound family together, Sally longs for peace. Will her husband ever come home to her, and if he does, will he be able to accept the children she now loves as her own? And what if Trudi survives and comes to claim them, and Sally loses them forever? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Girl With No Name will love this heart-wrenchingly touching and beautiful tale of courage and hope in the darkest of times, inspired by the real-life stories of the Kindertransport children. Readers are utterly captivated by When's Mummy Coming?: 'An incredibly touching story. Hardships, terror, prejudice, and hatred are opposed by much bigger forces – love and hope – in this wonderful story that should be on every history lover's to-read list. Highly recommended!' Ellie Midwood, author of The Girl Who Escaped From Auschwitz, 5 stars 'I LOVED this book; I couldn't put it down!! I'm excited for the next book in the series to be released.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh my goodness me, what a story, I've cried buckets as well as laughed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This story is amazing, heart-wrenching. Rachel Wesson is a true storyteller.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely beautiful story! The story took hold of my heart. The characters came to life and I could feel the pain, sorrow and ultimate joy of the children.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I really loved reading this wonderful book! I loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this book down! I will be reading the next book in this wonderful series!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Sad, happy, makes you laugh and makes you cry. A Must Read. I have read this book three times and loved it every time.' Online reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliantly written and kept me enthralled right to the end. A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Rachel Wesson can write a story like no other. I read this book in no time because I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Germany, 1942: Trudi traces the image of little Liesel sitting on the blanket; her huge, chubby-cheeked smile. She kisses the wrinkled photograph and closes her eyes as she promises: I will survive. No matter what, I will hold you again, my darling girl. Her heart torn in two after sending her children on the Kindertransport, young widow Trudi Beck stays in Berlin to face the dangers of war alone. Living in the shadows is desperately hard, but Trudi must survive – her little girl needs her – so she can't afford to take any risks. Yet as she sees her beloved home torn apart by unimaginable evil, and her heart breaks with grief at the loss of friends and family, Trudi realises she can't stand by any longer. She must fight back against the brutality of the Nazi regime. Trudi gives every ounce of her courage and ingenuity to the Resistance, where she meets Jakob, who teaches her how to lie and save innocent lives. But even Jakob can't quell the surge of guilt she feels with every risk she takes. And just when it seems like the Allies are gaining ground and victory is within reach, Trudi realises she's taken one chance too many; she's arrested and her captors intend to make her pay. Can Trudi survive without betraying the brave fighters of the Resistance? Will she ever see her little girl again? An absolutely unputdownable historical novel for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Girl With No Name. A stunning, unforgettable story about the power of a mother's love and the will to survive against all the odds. This can be read as a standalone novel, though it's part of the Hearts at War series. Readers are utterly gripped by Rachel Wesson's WW2 historical novels: "OMG, I just loved this book, could not put it down." Reader review, 5 stars "Hands down the best book I've read all year… I found myself holding my breath... Please read this book… you won't be sorry." Reader review, 5 stars "Truly heartbreaking." Reader review, 5 stars "Captivated me from the first page. Grab some tissues and immerse yourself in this heartbreaking story of survival, resiliency, friendship, and strength. Extremely emotional and thought-provoking." Reader review, 5 stars "Brilliant and gripping... I got so involved in the story that I found myself crying." Reader review, 5 stars "An amazing emotional story." Reader review, 5 stars "I kept finding myself reaching for this book long into the night when I should have been sleeping, and neglecting housework to finish this page-turner." Reader review, 5 stars "Fantastic. Once I started I couldn't put it down until I had finished." Reader review, 5 stars "An emotional and excellent read… brought on tears and many other emotions." Reader review, 5 stars "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book." Reader review, 5 stars "Rachel Wesson is a heartbreaker. If you're the kind of reader who measures how good a book is by the pile of tissues around you afterwards, well... get on it, then." Reader review, 5 stars "So many twists, turns and heartbreaks. Leaves you wanting more." Reader review, 5 stars "This was such a powerful read! I enjoyed every second of it. Wesson is an exceptional storyteller! I highly recommend this beautiful book." Reader review, 5 stars

Burying his wife is the hardest thing Joseph Garnet has ever done-until he's called to leave his young son and baby daughter to fight Iroquois raiders. When one of the marauders tries to steal his horse, the last thing he expects is to end up tussling with a female. The girl is wounded, leaving Joseph little choice but to haul her home to heal-an act that seems all too familiar. Though Joseph doesn't appear to remember her, Hannah Cunningham could never forget him. He rode with the mob that forced her two brothers into the Continental Army and drove her family from their home-all because of her father's loyalties to The Crown. After five years with her mother's tribe, the rebels and starvation have left her nothing but the driving need to find her brothers. Compelled by a secret he's held for far too long, Joseph agrees to help Hannah find what remains of her family. Though she begins to steal into his aching heart, he knows the truth will forever stand between them. Some things cannot be forgiven.

The war for American freedom is over, and the British have gone back to England. Not knowing what has become of his family since he was forced into the Continental Army nine years earlier, Myles Cunningham wants to go home as well. He returns to the Mohawk Valley with the understanding that he is believed to have been shot for deserting-fiction that might be made real if anyone recognizes him as the son of a Tory and a King's Ranger. Everything is wonderful in the growing community along the Mohawk River, except Nora Reid is still alone. With her brother happily settled and both her younger sisters starting families of their own, Nora feels the weight of her twenty-four years. A long walk leads her to the overgrown rubble of the Cunningham homestead where a bearded stranger begins to awaken feelings she'd lost hope of ever experiencing. With secrets abounding-including whether Myles even cares for her-Nora must determine what she is ready to give up and how far she will go to secure his affections. She begins to break through his defenses, but Myles can't risk staying. Not if he loves her.