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Velma’s large family refuse to accept she is now a young woman. She falls in love with Jack and her family discuss whether he is a suitable husband for their youngest sister. She is determined to show her siblings she is now an adult and can make her own decisions.
World War II is declared. The engaged couple are forced to cancel their white wedding only days before the service. This puts a strain on the relationship between Jack and Velma. She must choose whether to let Jack go to war as a single man, or to marry in a registry office without the support of family and friends. Can Velma survive the worry of Jack being at the front? Will it be easier to cope if they are married?
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For a few moments they carried on in silence. At ease with Jack, Velma could almost believe she'd known him for ever. Above them the silvery twinkle of the stars relieved the blackness of the clear sky."I love watching the heavens." She shivered, not with the cold. Jack misunderstood and his arm moved to her shoulders, pulling her close.
"They're beautiful." Jack stared at her face and she knew he didn't mean the stars. "Almost as beautiful as you."
Velma ducked her head as warmth flooded her cheeks. The contact between them comforted and excited her. Little tingles shot up and down her body leaving a pool of excitement in her stomach. Why did this man affect her so much when she'd only known him a few short hours?
"We're here." Disappointment washed over her as they stopped outside a neat terraced house with a small garden between the house and the road. The walk from Florence's had taken a lot less time than usual.
"Is this where you live?"
"I grew up here with my sister Josie and her husband Tom. They took care of us younger children when Dad died." She opened the gate. "I expect you've heard Mum couldn't cope with so many of us on her own. I'm the only single one now. My next oldest sister got married last year."
Velma heard her voice prattling on and hoped Jack didn't think her silly. The admission of being single slipped out before she could help it. She could have kicked herself. He'd probably think her on the lookout for a husband. She'd love to go out on a date with him. It would be awful if she put him off before they'd had chance to get to know one another better.
Happiness and nervousness surged through her when Jack put his hands on her shoulders and turned her to face him. She waited breathlessly as he gazed deep into her eyes.
Slowly, he lowered his head. His lips brushed lightly against her mouth. Excitement rushed through her body from the touch of his hand stroking the back of her neck. Elation made Velma feel she floated on air. She hadn't thought he could hold her any closer. Jack tightened his arms and the kiss deepened. Lack of breath and over stimulation of her senses made her dizzy. Jack released her and Velma almost stumbled. Pulling slightly back he smiled down at her.
"I'll pick you up here tomorrow afternoon. Sleep well."
She watched him walk down the street until he turned a corner and went out of sight. Velma didn't have to glance in a mirror to know she had a soppy smile on her face. She didn't care. Jack made her feel wonderful.
"From page one, Blitz will leave the reader wondering if Jack and Velma will find happy ever after. Blitz will put you in the thick of World War II and leave you turning the pages to find out what happens next."
"Blitz by Sue Perkins is everything a romance should be, and then… the war arrives. It is as you suppose: the blackouts, fear, bombing, but also, much much more. Perkins never loses sight of her characters, their goals, or the truth of their feelings... Fans of the era will particularly love this one."
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