I was long overdue for a Sarah Sundin read, so the start of a new series seemed the perfect time to finally read a book from this author I’ve heard so many wonderful things about.
Y’all, why did I wait?
In My Opinion
In The Sea Before Us, Sundin takes readers behind the scenes and into the precision, planning, and preparation during the months leading to World War II’s D-Day. Anyone who has taken a high school history class knows about this battle and has seen the pictures (and perhaps a movie or two about it).
As Dorothy Fairfax—a member of England’s Women’s Royal Naval Service—and Wyatt Paxton of the US navy spend time together, they form a friendship. Wyatt’s faith and constant encouragement bolster Dorothy as she cares for her grieving father, yet he has his own problems. He’s learned to lean on God and encourages Dorothy to explore her faith.
I kinda have a crush on Wyatt Paxton. A strong and sensitive man with a sense of humor. Someone who sees Dorothy not for her faults but for the woman God made her to be.
Plenty of twists, turns and complications keep this story moving. And when D-Day arrives, I was right in the midst of the battle with Wyatt on the ship.
While completely satisfied with this story, Sundin manages to leave an open end that has me wanting the next book in the series right now. But, alas, that’s not how the publishing world works. You better believe I’ll be picking up book two of the Sunrise Over Normandy series the day it is released.
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About the Book
In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a “Wren” in the Women’s Royal Naval Service. Dorothy pieces together reconnaissance photographs with thousands of holiday snapshots of France–including those of her own family’s summer home–in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps that Wyatt will turn into naval bombardment plans.
As the two spend concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their deepening friendship threatens to turn to love. Dorothy must resist its pull. Her bereaved father depends on her, and her heart already belongs to another man. Wyatt too has much to lose. The closer he gets to Dorothy, the more he fears his efforts to win the war will destroy everything she has ever loved.
The tense days leading up to the monumental D-Day landing blaze to life under Sarah Sundin’s practiced pen with this powerful new series.
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Thank you for the lovely review, Suzie! I’m glad you enjoyed Wyatt & Dorothy’s story!
I think I’m living my dream, there aren’t any regrets!
No, I have the life I want to live and I am loving it! Praise be to God!
I think I had one dream that was never fulfilled but I have lead a full life without it.
I’m living a life that I’m happy with. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I’m not sur ehtat I hace held so tightly to a dream that I missed out on something. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Suzie, the Tweet option on the Rafflecopter still contains text from Oath of Honor. I just wanted to give you a heads up! 😉
Thank you for letting me know Karen! I’ve updated it now.
In answer to your question prompt, I can say that I’ve struggled with regrets in life and learning to forgive myself and try to do better.
I think I have some regrets – things I should have said – or shouldn’t have said, but for the most part, I think I’m where I’m supposed to be.
I used to dream of marrying a farmer as I thought that was the perfect life for me. I grew up on a farm so thought that was the best life. God had other plans for me and I so did not marry a farmer. But my husband and I have served 2 terms as volunteers for three years each time and that would never have been possible married to a farmer. I’m so thankful for all of the experiences we have had together, even if it wasn’t what I “dreamt’ of. God knows best.
I’ve missed a few things…. I struggle with being in the present. I’m letting God work on it….
I have things I have learned from, but not sure they stopped me from something better in front of me already. I am happy where life took me, and feel blessed in many ways!
Reasonably satisfied so no big dreams missed….frequently things work out for the best overall, anyhow, which is a good life lesson.
Looking forward to reading this!
I am sure there have been many times in my life that I have clung to one dream to pass up another. I’m sure God was up there shaking His head at me…lol!
Thank you for your review and the giveaway chance. Sarah Sundin is one of those must-read authors for me & I’m excited for this new series!
I can”t remember a time that I have held on to a dream so tightly that I missed something or someone right in front of me. Interesting thought though. Thanks for another opportunity to win your new book. They are so great.
Yes, I did exactly that when I was younger and do regret it – I missed out on a great relationship as a result.
I have come close but know that the life I am living is guided by God so I have no regrets.