Wartime Romances #2

Hilda Chase, a WAC stationed in postwar Germany, finds herself at odds with military rules when she starts dancing with Kurt, a local man, after borrowing his sister Greta’s dress. When she discovers Greta has been using her uniform to pass secrets, Hilda must use her wits to help uncover a spy ring—just as her old acquaintance Jeff Burton, now a fellow soldier, reenters her life.

In "No Rules For Me," Harriet Spear, a spirited Woman Marine with a knack for bending the rules, finds herself at odds with Sgt. Mary Brinder after being reprimanded for her antics. When Harriet steals Brinder’s date—Tommy Brinder—on a forbidden night out, the pair’s trip to a raid-worthy off-limits club sets off a chain of consequences that puts Brinder in hot water. With Rhoda caught in the crossfire, Harriet must face the fallout when she learns the truth about Tommy’s connection to her commanding officer.

In "I Had To Pay the Piper," Joan Brandon navigates the complicated currents of love and pride during wartime, torn between her growing feelings for Don Merrill and the weight of hiding her family’s modest life. When her secret comes to light, she flees to start anew—only to find that some bonds endure, even when the past catches up.

In a wartime canteen bustling with camaraderie, Barbara finds herself drawn to the most dashing faces—until her attention lands on Jack Warren, a decorated sailor whose medals earn him favor. When Jack discovers she’s been chasing medals instead of hearts, he walks away, leaving Barbara to confront her own misplaced priorities. A visit to her cousin Bill in the hospital opens her eyes to the real cost of war—and the quiet dignity of every soldier. Reckoning with her choices, Barbara sets out to give every serviceman the kindness they deserve, and finds her way back to Jack, not for his honors, but for who he truly is.