Heroines of WWII A Rose for the Resistance, (Paperback)

Sweeping across history the author drops us into a time where WWII was blazing across France with soldiers, prisoners, danger and a young woman who desperately wanted to keep her family safe. Rosalie's brother is so determined to join in the fight that he sometimes becomes reckless in his decisions. I thought the author did a great job in making the story authentic with historical facts. I couldn't wait to see what would happen with Rosalie and her family. Rosalie is caught in a situation when a German soldier brings a British pilot to her doorstep. What did this German solider think Rosalie was suppose to do? Certainly trust was a big issue but I was very surprised at the hostility and suspicions the British pilot expressed towards Rosalie. I can't imagine what danger awaits Rosalie but I did admire her compassion to help a stranger even though it put her and her family in danger. Frank is hard to figure out at times. He seems dedicated to serving Germany but then he befriends Rosalie and helps an enemy who is injured. Some may think he could be dangerous but the author keeps us guessing for a bit. I like how the author developed Frank's character slowly while letting us see his struggles. For some reason I felt drawn to Frank. Perhaps it was his inner struggle with the war or his faith but he has this compassion for others that really makes him stand out as he struggles through difficult situations. As Franz gets deeper into helping Rosalie he finds himself starting to fear. That fear is directed at God. It is interesting to hear his thoughts about being judged by God. The story is intriguing and full of danger as Rosalie starts to help in ways that could find her life in danger. Franz is worried about her safety but doesn't know how much longer he can keep up the charade of hiding what she does. The battle between these two are emotionally focused and I held my breath as they try to find a way to work together and stay safe. The book goes into details about the war and how dangerous it was to keep from getting hurt or captured by the enemy. I loved how a certain soldier became an ally and helped deter his own men away from Rosalie and her brother. Bravery of the men and women who fought this battle for freedom are to be honored. Though some of the story is fiction we still feel the burden people faced each day trying to survive. I honor those who fight for our freedom everyday. They are the heroes we need to respect and thank them for their sacrifice. I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

A Rose for the Resistance by Angela K. Couch is the fifth book in the multi-author Heroines of WWll series. How will Rosalie Barrieau keep her brother safe when he wants to join the French resistance? Will the town of Sainte Mere Eglise ever be free from German occupation? When Rosalie is given the responsibility of caring for a downed British pilot, she must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for freedom. When faced with so much pain and suffering Rosalie was able to think of others and even risked her life for what she believed in. The story was filled with romance, courage and edge-of-your-seat suspense; but most of all hope! I received this book from Celebrate-Lit for my honest review.