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The Ack Ack Girl
by Chris Karlsen
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GENRE: Historical Romance
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BLURB:
Love and War
A country under attack and the story of one woman’s fight to protect England and her heart.
1941. The German war machine has crushed all of Europe-only England holds fast. To force a surrender, the German Luftwaffe bombs cities and villages the length of the country. As the battle rages, Britain is in desperate need to put more pilots in the air.
To free up more men a new unit is formed: The Ack Ack Girls. These special teams of courageous women will now fight in the anti-aircraft stations. Determined to be part of the effort, Ava Armstrong, volunteers for one of the special teams.
Her unit just happens to be located near an RAF airfield teaming with pilots. Sparks fly, and not just from artillery, when Ava crosses paths with Chris Fairfield, a handsome and cocky pilot stationed there. But nothing is easy in time of war, not even love.
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Excerpt:
Ava put her new uniform bits away. Someone had left a flyer for a pub called the Two Roses in her stand. Skimming it as she headed toward the mess she ran into a solid body.
“Have a care, watch where you walk. You nearly trod on my foot.”
Startled, Ava looked up into a square-jawed, dark-haired pilot with a dimpled chin, who could pass for Cary Grant’s younger brother. Distracted, apologizing escaped her.
“I’d say I accept your apology had I received one.”
“Sorry, I was reading this flyer.”
He eyed her up and down. “You’re part of the new anti-aircraft branch of the ATS.”
“I am.”
He eyed the length of her again but this time a snort accompanied his comment. “I hope you can see planes better than tall men inches from you.”
The cheek of the man! She wasn’t about to let that comment slide. “Had you considered stepping out of the way when you saw me coming?”
“No, why should I? I was in this spot first.”
“What cheek. Pardon me, I’m hungry and you’re boring.” Ava tucked the flyer into her jacket pocket and whispered, “Wanker” as she pushed past. Humming White Cliffs of Dover, he got in the food line behind her.
She paused to decide if she wanted the soupy mashed potatoes. Then a long, blue wool uniformed arm reached over her to take a roll, his tray clinking against hers.
“Excuse my reach but you’re taking too long.”
“You really are a wanker.”
“You wound me.” He pressed his hand to his chest. “At least I’m not a dawdler.” He walked away with his roll before she could offer a comeback.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books.
My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa.
I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream.
I’m currently working on the Bloodstone Series, which is historical suspense with romantic elements. I’m also writing a world war two romance series, The Love and War series.
My past series include my historical/time travel romance series is called, Knights in Time. My romantic thriller series is Dangerous Waters.
Each series has a different setting and some cross time periods, which I find fun to write.
I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and two wild and crazy rescue dogs.
https://www.instagram.com/chriskarlsenwriter/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisKarlsenAuthor
buy links:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ack-ack-girl-chris-karlsen/1138717450?ean=2940165383151
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-ack-ack-girl
Here is the one minute reel which is on You Tube, Instagram and my site:
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6 responses to “Author Chris Karlsen: The Ack Ack Girl”
An era that continues to fascinate.
Hi Mary,
I am a fan of good war movies set in WW2. I had written a romantic short story prior to this book. In it, an American Marine spends a 3-day leave in Melbourne, Australia. While there he falls in love with a big band singer. Writing that story inspired me to do a full length book.
Chris
Thanks for hosting!
It’s a pleasure to have you here Chris! Congratulations on this exciting release!
I want to thank Danita Minnis for the opportunity to feature, The Ack Ack Girl. It is a romance set in WW2 England. Some of my favorite movies are from the time and place.I’d love to hear from everyone else who have favorites from that era. Three of mine are: Casablanca, Saving Private Ryan and Hanover Street.
Chris K.
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