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On My Honor (Heroines of WWII) Kindle Edition

by Patty Smith Hall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 80 ratings
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A Girl Scout Troop Joins the Battle of the Atlantic
 
Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this new series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII.
 
Ginny Mathis was finished with nursing school and had no intention of staying rooted in the Outer Banks—then war broke out. With her father away, she feels duty-bound to stay and help her mother and younger sister. While working as a clerk for the Oregon Inlet ferry, naval officers ask Ginny and others to be watchful for German U-boats reportedly spotted in the area. So to help occupy her teenage sister, Ginny enlists the Girl Scout troop she leads to help watch for suspicious activity along the coast. 
 
Timothy Elliott is no stranger to death. As a British reporter working with the M-6, he’s numb to the losses of war after two years of fighting the Germans. Maybe that’s why he volunteered for this mission—to connect with an ex-German naval officer who stole the Furor’s battle plan for the Atlantic war. When the boat giving him passage to New York is bombed near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Tim is thrown from the boat and wakes up in the care of a group of young girls.
 
Ginny follows her sneaky sister on a clandestine mission and discovers the shipwreck victim. Ginny knows she must take charge, but is this man the enemy, or does he hold secrets that could turn the tide of the Battle of the Atlantic in the allies’ favor?
 
​Don’t miss these other stories:
The Cryptographer’s Dilemma by Johnnie Alexander
Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma
Saving Mrs. Roosevelt by Candice Sue Patterson
Mrs. Witherspoon Goes to War by Mary Davis
A Rose for the Resistance by Angela K. Couch
The Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch
Escape from Amsterdam by Lauralee Bliss
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I was hooked from the start. I enjoyed hanging out with the characters in this heartfelt, suspenseful WWII story. I smiled as I remembered my girl scout days. This is an engaging read that tugs at your heartstrings. It's one you don't want to miss.
--Nora St. Laurent, reviewer for The Book Club Network

Masterfully told, On My Honor, by Patty Smith Hall, highlights the little-known WWII contribution of Girl Scouts in the U.S. It contains all you want in a gripping tale: intrigue, suspense, and romance. I highly recommend it.
--Ane Mulligan, award-winning author of the Georgia Magnolias series.

Characters you won't forget anytime soon. Patty Smith Hall's novel, On My Honor, is a joy to read, full of almost lyrical descriptions and characters so real you expect to see them face-to-face. A masterpiece!
--Cynthia Hickey, author of The Misty Hollow series.

Besides a heartwarming romance between a heroic heroine and handsome hero, On My Honor features courageous "heroine-ettes" who bring a youthful dimension to this delightful story. Thwarted goals become blessings-in-disguise as this intrepid group seek to protect their island community from the U-boats lurking close to shore--and a danger that lurks even closer. The characters, the setting, and the suspense create an enjoyable page-turner that, yep!, had me reading past my bedtime.
--Johnnie Alexander, bestselling and award-winning author of Where Treasure Hides and The Cryptographer's Dilemma.

On My Honor transported me across the country and back in time. Patty Smith Hall has painted a vivid picture of the Outer Banks and living there During WWII. I loved how Ginny and the Girl Scouts rose to face the challenges thrown their way during uncertain times. They were a wonderful mix of fun, friendship, and fearlessness. I wasn't quite ready for the story to end.
--Mary Davis, author of Mrs. Witherspoon Goes To War (Heroines of WWII), and the award-winning Quilting Circle series (Mountain Brook Ink)

Patty Smith Hall's novel, On My Honor, sheds a spotlight on the Outer Banks of North Carolina during WWII. Readers may not realize the enemy's activities right off our own coastline, which Smith Hall incorporates into a suspenseful mystery.
--Carrie Fancett Pagels, author of Behind Love's Wall and My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island, Maude's Mooring.

About the Author

Multi-published author Patty Smith Hall lives near the North Georgia Mountains with her husband, Danny, her two daughters, her son-in-law, and her grandboys. When she's not writing on her back porch, she's spending time with her family or playing with her grandsons.

Website: www, pattysmithhall.com
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B19C8KWD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbour Fiction (December 1, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2288 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
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Faith, family, and friends are the most important aspects of Patty's life and the focus of her books. When she's not writing, she enjoys time with her family, reading, and crocheting. Visit her at pattysmtihhall.com

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Fiction Inspired by Girl Scouts' Involvement in War Efforts
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Fiction Inspired by Girl Scouts' Involvement in War Efforts
On My Honor by Patty Smith Hall is the newest title in the Heroines of WWII series from Barbour Publishing and is the first of the author's novels I've read. It features a group of plucky 13-year-old Girl Scouts whose involvement in the war effort in Outer Banks, North Carolina goes far beyond their usual collection of materials and volunteering. The hero is a British newspaper reporter recently recruited to be an intelligence operative, and the heroine is a nursing student called home to assist her mother and younger sister (a member of the Girl Scout troop) while their father's work requires him to leave home for an extended time.I was active in 4-H rather than Girl Scouts so the history of Girl Scouts (Girl Guides in England) assisting with ancillary support while their countries were at war was new to me and quite fascinating. I sometimes think today's youth grow up fast for their ages, but most young teens of World War II were definitely dealing with serious matters far beyond their years.This story has a good balance of history, drama, action and romance. The hero and heroine's attraction was filled with longing, definitely in the 'chaste steam' category, which I enjoy in Christian fiction novels. I appreciated that the dialogue and actions of the early-teen characters were mostly age-appropriate.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions are my own.
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Diane Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Girl Scouts
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
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These Girl Scouts are heroes! They were trained, alert, and ready to defend their country and community. Being young became an asset when they faced the greatest challenge in their young lives.

Well written, I enjoyed the story about these girls.
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Margaret Schaknowski
4.0 out of 5 stars How our Atlantic Ocean, Outer Banks were involved with WW11.
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
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I liked how the author told about the Girl Scouts , especially about the Battle of the Atlantic. I love books about WW2. I couldn’t put it down!! Now, I ready to do more history about The Battle of the Atlantic!! I was an Girl Scout for many years!!
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Chandra Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars The North Carolina Beach, History and Girls helping . . . what more do you need?
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
I loved this book! And honestly, I do not read a lot of Historical romances because I grew up reading them and took a break from them for a while. This book drew me to it because I know the author and also because growing up in North Carolina and Georgia, the Outer Banks was where we went pretty much every summer. And we stayed in our family's cabin in the very small local beach towns. For me, in many ways reading this book was like going home.

But, beyond that, the story of the fight for the Atlantic was true to history and realistic. The characters were endearing. I love strong female protagonists and good clean, solid romance. I found it hard to walk away from the book to do my regular chores; my chapter breaks usually lasted through several chapters! I highly recommend this book in the Heroines of WWII series. I plan to read the other books in the series also.
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Jeanie D
5.0 out of 5 stars Faith Amidst Homefront Battles
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2023
It is hard to imagine living in an era when opportunities for women to help during a war were extremely limited. This inspiring novel, set shortly after the attack at Pearl Harbor, was hard for me to put down! I only learned about the Battle of the Atlantic in recent months, primarily through this novel and another from this Heroines of WWII series. I really liked the well-defined characters, especially Ginny, her mother, her sister Belle, and the Girl Scout troop. The Greatest Generation demonstrates that one does not have to be an adult or serve in the military to make a difference.

Among the things I appreciate in this novel is how prayer is a way of life for both teens and adults. The girls in this troop encouraged each other through their scouting activities and faith, even as they matured through their circumstances. I like the historical accuracy, what the Girl Guides in Europe accomplished during WWI, and how compassionately the author writes about the challenges faced by Ginny’s mother.

When Ginny’s father called her home from nursing school, it felt terribly wrong. He wanted her to help her mother and 13-year-old sister, Belle, when he was called away to build ships for the military. She wanted to finish nursing school, enlist, and do her part for the war effort. Instead, she worked full time, volunteered at the infirmary, led a girl scout troop that included Belle and her friends, and was a coastal watcher for the coast guard. She watched the waters off the Outer Banks from the decommissioned Cape Hatteras lighthouse. She taught her scout troop to collect items for recycling for military use, first aid for many types of emergencies, and how to read coordinates on maritime maps.

When Ginny had returned home, she didn’t want to be there. The lack of communication between her and Belle during the years Ginny was away at college, coupled with the rising animosity between them, reached the point where more than their relationship would suffer if they didn’t change.

One night, Ginny saw an explosion off the coast. The following day, the beach was covered with oil and miscellaneous items that had washed to shore. She asked the troop to look for oil-covered birds while she went to notify the coast guard. Instead, they found, rescued, and hid Tim, a wounded British man. Belle chose to not tell Ginny. Tim had been traveling with a German military defector who claimed to have a map that, in American hands, would help prevent Germans from waging war on its Eastern Seaboard. After torpedoes slammed the ship that the men were on, they were separated, and both men were being sought. There were surprises in store for Ginny, Tim, and the girls as they attempted to help him find the German.

I liked this well-written page turner very much. I saw the results of secrets held by Ginny’s parents, the Girl Scout Troop, and Ginny, and was immersed in edge-of-the-seat suspense, intrigue, and unexpected romance. The characters were ones I knew I would miss when I finished the novel, and I am satisfied with the story as a whole and how it ended. I highly recommend it to women and teens who appreciate Christian historical fiction set during WWII, a close-knit Southern setting, and mysteries.

From a thankful heart: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Celebrate Lit and the publisher through NetGalley, and this is my honest review.
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familymgrkendra
4.0 out of 5 stars Christian Historical Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
On My Honor by Patty Smith Hall is Book 8in the Heroines of WWII stories. The series is written by various authors and each book flows with the others as great Standalone books.

The time is 1942 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Ginny Mathis had just finished nursing school when the War broke out. She had intended on moving somewhere away from the Outer Banks, but plans changed for Ginny with her Father away from the home. She stays in the Outer Banks as she feels obligated to help her Mother and Sister. Ginny, a Girl Scout leader, enlists the help of the Girl Scout Troop to keep watch of the German U-Boats. The Naval Officers asked Ginny to be watchful. Timothy Elliott is a British Reporter who is working with the M-6. He has volunteered to be on a Mission to connect with an ex-German Naval Officer to recover the Atlantic War Battle Plans that were stolen by the former Naval Officer. Timothy is rescued by the Girl Scout Troop when the boat he is riding on is Bombed. Ginny discovers the "Shipwreck" Victim and knows she must take care of him. She is reluctant though as she doesn't know if he is an enemy or an ally. Will Ginny help Timothy? Does Timothy prove to be an ally? Will he prove to have helpful info for the War?

I have come to truly enjoy this series and I learn something new in each book about WWII. I think my favorite part of this book was the Girl Scout Troop and how well they helped throughout the book. Ginny is also a very enjoyable character. She is a take-charge type of person for both her family and the community. Timothy is grateful when the Girl Scouts and Ginny help him. I was captivated by this storyline from the beginning, it is a definite page-turner! I enjoy Christian Historical Fiction and I LOVE how the author has the characters relying on God I really felt the Faith Aspect in this book. AMAZING BOOK!
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