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My Thoughts on Love at First Flight

This is one of my favorite authors for WWII novels so I knew I was going to love this book.  And of course, it did not disappoint.  I love the history of the novels and all the preparation and research that goes into them.  You always walk away from these books by this author wanting to learn more and know more about the events in history that are talked about. 

WWII is a time period that I enjoy.  My husband reenacts the era and I have been to several with him.  Plus the fashion of the 30s and 40s is my favorite so it has made me do more research on the time period as well.  

Something I don’t have in common with the heroine in the novel is flying.  I have never had a desire to fly an airplane.  In fact, I’m not even that comfortable riding on airplanes.  I’ve been on them twice now in all my years and can’t say it’s my favorite thing. 

I enjoyed watching Evelyn and Jasper have quite the relationship and that’s fun to watch as it grows and develops and heals throughout the book.  So you’ve got romance which is fun, but you’ve also got suspense and mystery as someone is against women pilots and is sabotaging the planes.  

This was a fun novel that read quickly.  I enjoyed every minute of it and can’t wait to get another by this author to read through the night.  Hopefully, you get the chance to read it as well.  If so, come back and let me know what you thought!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations. 

More from Linda

Dear Readers:

It’s all I can do to parallel park my car…well, actually I can’t. I’m terrible at that sort of thing, which is why I’m so impressed with the Women’s Air Service Pilot who served during World War II. Created in August 1943 by merging the Women’s Flying Training Detachment and the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, the WASP was a civilian organization that came under the authority of the Air Force and freed male pilots for combat or other duties. Their leader was the intrepid Jacqueline Cochran, an award-winning pilot who set and broke numerous records during her career.

Qualifications for the program were stringent, and of the more than 25,000 women who applied, only 1,800 were accepted. Of that number, 1,074 completed the program. These women flew over sixty million miles and transported every type of military aircraft from the ninety-nine-foot-long B-29 Bomber that weighed over 100,000 pounds to the P-51 Mustang that could fly at over 400 miles per hour.

The WASP also towed targets for live anti-aircraft gun practice, simulated strafing missions, and transported cargo. Thirty-eight WASP members lost their lives and one disappeared while on a ferry mission, her fate still unknown. Disbanded in December 1944, the WASP did not receive military status or benefits for their service. However, after nearly three decades its members were granted veteran status, and in 2009 they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

It is my hope that Love at First Flight honors these brave women in some small way.

Blessings,

Linda Shenton Matchett

Blog Stops for Love at First Flight

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 24

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Inklings and notions, March 26

Betti Mace, March 27

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 27

Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, March 28

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 29

Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 29

Hebrews 12 Endurance, March 30

For Him and My Family, March 31

Connect in Fiction, March 31

She Lives To Read, April 1

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 2

deb’s Book Review, April 2

Connie’s History Classroom, April 3

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 4

Blossoms and Blessings, April 4

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 5

CarpeDiem, April 6

A Novel Pursuit, April 6

Giveaway for Love at First Flight

To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away the grand prize package of an autographed paperback edition of Love at First Flight, an eco-friendly reusable shopping bag with image of Women’s Air Service Pilots, stuffed WASP bear, Norman Rockwell notecards, VJ Day bookmark, and I {heart} Spam socks!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

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