Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers Lib/E

Product Description


When her husband mysteriously disappears and rumors swirl about his loyalties, a mother must rely on the remarkable power of friendship in war-torn Hawaii
It's 1944, combat in the Pacific is intensifying, and Violet Iverson and her daughter, Ella, are piecing their lives back together one year after her husband vanished. As suspicions about his loyalties surface, Violet suspects Ella knows something. But Ella refuses to talk. Something-or someone-has scared her.
Violet enjoys the camaraderie of her friends as they open a pie stand for the soldiers training on the island for a secret mission. But even these women face their own wartime challenges as prejudice against the island Japanese pits neighbor against neighbor. And then there's the matter of Sergeant Stone, a brash marine who comes to Violet's aid when the women are accused of spying. She struggles with her feelings of guilt but can't deny the burning attraction-or her fear of losing another man when Stone ships out for Iwo Jima.
Set amid the tropical beauty of Hawaii, Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers offers a fresh perspective on World War II as it presents timeless depictions of female friendship, the bond between a mother and her child, and the enduring power of love even in the darkest times.


Review


A close-up look at how wartime chaos affects a tight-knit group of women living on Hawaii in 1944 at the height of Pacific combat...[Violet's] journey overcoming her trials and grief through friendship, family, and romance is a story of strength and perseverance.-- "Booklist"


Ackerman brings readers a unique portrait of WWII, when fear and racial tensions ran high in a small Hawaiian sugar cane community. Ackerman's clear prose delineates how the ignorance that ran rampant could be healed by love...A novel of courage and compassion that is sure to satisfy fans of WWII literature.-- "RT Book Reviews (4 stars)"


About the Author


Sara Ackerman is the author of Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers. Born and raised in Hawaii, she studied journalism and earned graduate degrees in psychology and Oriental medicine. When she's not writing or practicing acupuncture, you'll find her in the mountains or in the ocean.


Carly Robins is an actress, narrator, and voice-over artist. She can be heard in commercials, video games, and promos. She comes to audiobook narration with a passion for performance along with the capability to span several genres, from romance to children's literature and thrillers.