Eighteen-year-old Sadie Stark, raised by the governor of Pennsylvania, has the world on a string. She doesn’t need the mother who left her any more than she needs the fiance who promises to change. What she needs is to finish college, and keep her wits about her.
When war-bound James Pasko returns her stolen clutch, and shows her what’s missing in her life, she gains the courage to search for the truth about her past.
What Sadie uncovers rattles her to the core. But James’ steadfast love gives her hope for the future—for the first time—even as the war tears them apart.
When James disappears over enemy lines and Sadie makes a startling discovery, she must decide to follow in the footsteps of the mother who gave her away, or face a life of hardship like she’s never known.
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“A sweeping, romantic debut that brings the war-time forties to vivid life in this Titanic meets Philomena tale—fast-paced, tender, and real.” —RITA Award-winning Author Gwyn Cready
“Menke’s writing is so lovely, you will want to wrap yourself in her words and savor each moment you spend in Sadie’s story. Return To Me will tug on your heart strings and take you on a journey back in time.” —Dana Faletti, Author of the Whisper Trilogy
“A timeless tale of love, loss and sacrifice that will equally break and warm your heart, as you cheer for the beautifully complex characters until the very last page.” —Lori M. Jones, Author of Renaissance of the Heart
About the Author
Carolyn Menke is the author of "A Little Known Truth" and "The Survival Guide to Mommy-hood," both published in "Beyond the Diaper Bag." Her flash fiction piece "Full Circle" took first place in the Writer's Type literary competition in July 2012. "Baba's Bananas" also placed first at Writer's Type in March 2011, and was later awarded first runner-up overall for the
yearly competition in the same category.A storyteller with an entrepreneurial spirit, she started a marketing communications business with clients ranging from local start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Prior to that she worked as a marketing communications specialist for high-tech companies. She gained valuable public speaking experience while leading corporate and educational training workshops. Recently, she was a guest speaker at Wexford Elementary, and has been invited to share her latest novel, Return To Me, with area reading clubs.
The author earned a bachelor's degree in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and a master's degree in marketing communications from Duquesne University. She is a member of Pennwriters and two writing critique groups.
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Of coarse keep the baby.
ReplyDeleteDoes watching Band of Brothers count? Besides that I remember my grandmother talking about dancing with soldiers.
ReplyDeleteMy parents often told stories of the hardships they faced during the WW2 war years.
ReplyDeleteI think Sadie should keep the baby.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any WWII memories, but I think Sadie should keep the baby. Even if something happens to her soldier, that baby is a symbol of their love and relationship
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Ashley C
I think she should keep the baby as a memory of their love, and her soldier could come back.
ReplyDeleteI'm with everyone else I think she should keep the baby
ReplyDeleteI'm with everyone else I think she should keep the baby
ReplyDeletei have no affiliation with WWII
ReplyDeletekeep the baby
ReplyDeleteEntry form name: Marlene V.
I think she should keep the baby.
ReplyDeleteShe should definitely keep the baby.
ReplyDeleteSadie should definitely keep her baby!
DeleteMy grandpa fought in the war on the European front, but I don't know too much about what he specifically did there.
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
Miles
well i'm 33 and from Portugal so no memories of mine,but in my family,my great-grand-father,was a miner....an Portugal send alot of Ore to not only Germany but also the Allies!!!
ReplyDeleteShe should keep the baby. The baby is a blessing.
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