Just Once

A Novel

By: Karen Kingsbury

Narrated by: January LaVoy, Kirby Heyborne

The #1 New York Times bestselling author “known for her deeply heartfelt novels” (Woman’s World) and the Baxter Family novels writes a sweeping World War II love story about a young woman torn between two brothers.

In 1941, beautiful Irvel Holland is too focused on her secret to take much notice of the war raging overseas. She’s dating Sam but in love with his younger brother, Hank—her longtime best friend—and Irvel has no idea how to break the news. Then the unthinkable happens—Pearl Harbor is attacked. With their lives turned upside down overnight, Sam is drafted and convinces Hank to remain in Indiana, where he and Irvel take up the battle on the home front.

While Sam fights in Europe, an undeniable chemistry builds between Irvel and Hank but neither would dare cross that line. Then, two military leaders pay Irvel a visit at the classroom where she teaches. The men have plans for her, a proposition to join a new spy network. One catch: She can tell no one.

With Irvel caught between two brothers thousands of miles apart, can love find a way, even from the ashes of the greatest heartbreak?

©2022 Karen Kingsbury (P)2022 Simon & Schuster Audio

Enduring love

Very touching story from youth to sunset years. Explores a faucet of ww2 .Devotion of the characters.

Cried and cried

What a beautiful story. I loved the WWII history and the reminder of how Jesus will never fail us. I sobbed at the end, was such a good read.

The time and era. Romance and God's sovereignty

the setting descriptions, the love story and the wonderful ending. how it all came full circle. Perfection

probably my new favorite by KK

Love historical fiction and love this book as an intertwines war faith family commitment etc

Historical facts, love, devotion, Christian content

There was nothing to dislike about this story. The characters were believable, story line not trite

Love this book

Loved everything about this book especially the ending! Great job with the narration as well. It was spot on!!

Bits and pieces of history and heartfelt narration

I recently met relatives of one of the last surviving members of the USS Arizona. Keeping this history alive for young adults to remember what took place fills one with gratitude. I realize this is fiction but Karen did an absolute wonderful job digging into history.

The Recollections & History in this book were breathtaking to hear, but also hard to listen to at the same time!

I LOVED IT LIKE ALL THE OTHER 100’s THAT I HAVE READ! ~…GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME…& ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD…~😇📖🙏🏻🩵

Brilliant

Intriguing book and quite something else than the usual- it kept me interested and wanted to see where it goes

The love of god and family

I never do reviews, but this book spoke to me.
I could not but it down.
It was so well written.
I will be sharing it with family and friends.