Wait for Me

Description: On her father's farm in Scotland in 1945, Lorna Anderson's life consists of endless chores, rationing, knitting Red Cross scarves, and praying for an Allied victory. So when Paul Vogel, a German prisoner of war, is assigned as the new farmhand, Laura is appalled. How can she possibly work alongside the enemy when her own brothers are risking their lives for their country? But as Lorna reluctantly spends time with Paul, she feels herself changing.

Brief description: Caroline Leach is a Scottish writer who moved to Texas for an adventure ten years ago. She lives in Houston with her husband and three teenage children. Wait for Me was her debut novel, followed by In Another Time. She can be found online at www.carolineleech.com.

Review Quotes:

"A sweetly engaging and richly authentic historical romance. Wait for Me charms and satisfies." - Joy Preble, author of the bestselling Dreaming Anastasia series

"Caroline Leech's Wait for Me is a delicately written love story, ideal for history and non-history fans alike. It offers everything I crave from a historical novel: a gorgeously evoked setting, an intrepid heroine, and a knee-weakening romance. This book is not to be missed. " - Anne Blankman, author of The Prisoner of Night and Fog series and Traitor Angels

"Sweet romance." - Kirkus Reviews

"Wait for Me shines a beautifully written light on the precarious nature of love and war. This is a book that makes you want to curl up with a cuppa and read straight through til the morning." - Kathi Appelt, National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor Winner

"Compelling, moving and beautifully written, this extraordinary debut novel is rich with history, conflict and tension. The romance between the two main characters is delicious and quietly captured my heart. Caroline Leech is an exceptional storyteller and I can't wait to read her next book." - Sarah Alexander, author of THE ART OF NOT BREATHING

"Historical fiction, forbidden romance, and a coming-of-age tale combine into a memorable story." - School Library Journal

"The book is as satisfying as one of housekeeper Mrs. Mack's delectable scones." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)