Defiant Heart by Marty SteereDescription:
Two extraordinary characters. One unforgettable love story.
In the spring of 1941, young Jon Meyer’s family dies in a tragic accident, and he is sent to live in a small Indiana town. He arrives to find himself unwanted and shunned.
Mary Dahlgren is the mayor’s daughter. A pretty girl, she could have the pick of the boys in town, including Vernon King, the star of the vaunted high school basketball team. To the chagrin of her friends, though, Mary has always been more interested in books than boys. That is, until she meets Jon.
But Jon and Mary are kept apart through the efforts of Mary’s father, who perceives their relationship a threat to his political aspirations, and Vernon, to whom Jon is a rival for Mary’s affections. For months Jon is subjected to a painful ostracism. Then, just when the young man’s earnestness and perseverance begin to win over many of the townsfolk, and it appears that love may conquer all, tragedy strikes.
As the country is caught up in war, so too are the young lovers swept up in events beyond their control, leaving both fighting for their very lives. If, against the odds, they are to be together, each will need to find the strength, the courage and the resourcefulness that beat only in a defiant heart.
My Thoughts:
I loved this book so much. Set at the beginning of WWII, this is not normally a time period I gravitate to, but I just got caught up in it. There is a love story and the focus is mainly on Jon and on all the challenges keeping Jon and Mary apart. It is possible that I may have shed a few tears. I recommend this for any fans of historical fiction or a love story that puts the couple through the wringer before letting them be happy.
My Rating: *****
Steam Factor: !
*Notes: Some minor blood and gore.
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