A Promise Born, Cara Putman
A Promise Born, Cara Putman
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A Promise Born
A WWII Inspirational Romance

Author: Cara Putman

Narrator: Connie Shabshab

Unabridged: 5 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/30/2019


Synopsis

“Do not decide what I can handle. All I want is honesty. If you’re going to steal a kiss, you’d better explain why I’m not good enough.” Tears pricked her eyes, and she batted against them. “I deserve that”.A heartwarming WWII historical from award-winning author Cara Putman:In the midst of World War II, when the Navy WAVES give Evelyn Happ the chance to get out of Washington, DC, and contribute to the war effort, she can’t leave fast enough. The fact that she can use her college degree to contribute to the war effort makes the assignment even better. She arrives in Dayton, Ohio, to learn the engineers and military professionals don’t take her seriously at all. Why is it so hard to believe that she’s more than a pretty face?Mark Miller believes the WAVES are an unneeded distraction - the top secret project he’s assigned to is critical to the war and he and his team must focus on cracking the enigma code. Nothing they try works until a beautiful ensign offers solutions that help the engineers succeed in their mission. He’s not sure what to think about her, but has to admit that she’s brilliant enough to see the problem from a fresh perspective. He’s never met anyone like her and wants to know more.When the actions of a spy put both Mark and Evelyn under suspicion, their loyalties to the country and each other are tested. Will their blossoming relationship survive, or be another casualty of war?Other books in this series:Canteen DreamsSandhill DreamsCaptive DreamsA Promise ForgedA Promise Kept

About Cara Putman

Cara Putman is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels, including the Cornhusker Dreams series and the Hidden Justice series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebekah on December 12, 2023

I enjoyed this WWII story. It was fun to learn just a little about the Enigma and the secrets surrounding cracking it. The romance was good without being overly dramatic or overly sappy. I really liked the characters. I haven’t read book 1 yet, but I was not confused or felt like I was missing parts......more

Goodreads review by Shreedevi on February 08, 2021

In the midst of World War II, when the Navy WAVES give Evelyn Happ the chance to get out of Washington, DC, and contribute to the war effort, she can’t leave fast enough. The fact that she can use her college degree to contribute to the war effort makes the assignment even better. She arrives in Day......more

Goodreads review by Anne on January 13, 2021

Evelyn Happ, a Navy Wave is about to board a westbound train from her hometown of Washington D.C. It's the middle of World War II, and the group of Waves haven't been told their final destination. Maybe it will be on the west coast some thought, with sunny skies, an ocean and warm temperatures. Much......more

Goodreads review by Jeanie Womack on August 11, 2020

Overcoming In spite of the lofty level of Washington society her parents occupied, Evelyn chose to support the war effort, becoming a Wave. Leaving the train station in DC, she and her friends were surprised to find themselves being ushered off the train in Columbus, Ohio, closer to their point of de......more

Goodreads review by Anne on July 10, 2019

A Promise Born is a sweet WWII romance by Cara C. Putman. It is second in the Buckeye Promises series but can easily be read as a stand-alone story. Having read several of this author's books before I was looking forward to reading this and was not disappointed. Although not on the war-front, the st......more