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Everett's hands cup my cheeks. \"If I lose you, Elizabeth, please know that the time I've spent with you has been worth every second I've been alive.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the fateful day that sirens rend the air and warplanes fly over the harbor, \u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEverett\u003c\/strong\u003e had sneaked away to whisper sweet nothings to each other. As bombs rain down, they cling to each other, the ground shaking and smoke suffocating them. Miraculously, they survive-but their world is ripped apart. The beautiful island, where the turquoise ocean once lapped the golden sand, is destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver a sweltering summer, the couple had fallen madly in love. Elizabeth was in awe of Everett's sacrifices for the Air Force, and Everett adored strong-willed Elizabeth, a Jewish girl who defied her father's wishes for a sheltered life by training to be a nurse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut tragedy changes everything. Although they are hopelessly devoted to one another, they vow to serve their country. Elizabeth joins the Army Nurse Corps in Europe and Everett flies across the world chasing down the enemy. With a tearful goodbye, they promise to write.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Everett's letters stop arriving, heartbroken Elizabeth fears the worst. Will she ever see the love of her life again? 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I will not hesitate to go back and\u003cstrong\u003e read it over and over again\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eMy book hangover at the end of this one is going to take hours, possibly even days, to recover\u003c\/strong\u003e. Take this as the warning it's meant to be and \u003cstrong\u003ekeep boxes of tissues handy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eWow wow wow\u003c\/strong\u003e, what a book... \u003cstrong\u003eI don't think any words will do this book justice\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was \u003cstrong\u003epowerful\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eemotional\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebreathtaking\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ejust absolutely beautiful\u003c\/strong\u003e... 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Will stay with me for a long time.\" Goodreads reviewer, \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This novel \u003cstrong\u003eleft me breathless\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewanting more\u003c\/strong\u003e... 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