CHRISTMAS
AS A HARVEY GIRL IN WWII
At
Christmas, tables were moved, allowing for a dance floor, carols were sung, and
romance was in the air. It wasn’t only civilian women rushing to the altar when
men came home on furlough, so did the Harvey Girls, many of them canceling
their contracts in order to marry. 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Still, Fred
Harvey was determined to make Christmas a time of joy and hope for these brave
men and women, wanting little more than sending them off with a smile and some
Christmas spirit.
Despite war
rationing and worn stockings, the women in Harvey’s employ made sure these
brave military men had a holiday they could carry with them back to the
Frontlines.
In my
latest Harlequin Heartsong, A Doctor’s
Heart, my hero is a military doctor, wounded and temporarily blinded by a
German soldier impersonating an American. When he meets the heroine with whom
he had been exchanging letters, he pushes her away, not wanting her pity. Not
only is this a Christmas Romance, but it is about overcoming prejudice and
following God’s will.
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A Doctor’s Heart
Betsy Colter's Heart is On the Line
Betrayed by her soldier fiancé, Betsy takes a job as a Harvey Girl waitress and vows to steer clear of military romance. But soon she's falling for her army pen pal, Dr. Spencer Gregory. When a wounded Spencer returns home and rebuffs her friendship and love, Betsy's deepest fears come true.
Though he's a decorated soldier, Spencer sees himself as a burden—one he won't saddle Betsy with. But keeping her at arm's length is no longer an option when Betsy's former fiancé shows up eager to win her back. If their romance is to survive the war, Spencer must set aside his pride and win her heart.
I would like to win a copy of A Doctor's Heart. Seems like a good Historical. I like to read about WWII.
ReplyDeleteChristmas during WWII was rather bleak at our house as far as gifts, but my grandparents always made the time fun.. My daddy was 4-F so he was home, and that was good. Everything was rationed and some items almost impossible to get. This post brings back a lot of memories of my childhood. Thanks, Cynthia.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this bit of WWII history, Cynthia. I would love to win a copy of A Doctor's Heart!
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A Doctor's Heart sounds like a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing this most interesting post.
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I have always love stories from WW2. I was born in 1954 but I have always felt a connection. I have a feeling this book would melt my heart.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, you're the winner! I've emailed you for your address :)
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