Joe’s Nora by Rasida Martin | Motivated Savages

Joe's Nora

Joe’s Nora

by Rasida Martin

Joe & Nora’s love survives war, family betrayal, and fate’s twists.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A love torn apart by war, shattered by lies… and a second chance that changes everything.

York, Pennsylvania, 1940.
Nora Taylor thought she had her future mapped out—a life filled with promise, love, and laughter with Joe Martin, the man who stole her heart in the cozy confines of her aunt’s tavern. They’re bond was threatened not just by society but by Nora’s own blood. Just as they thought they’d seen the worst, Joe answers the call to serve, leaving behind vows of forever and a love strong enough to weather any storm.

Until the letters stop coming.

What Nora doesn’t know is that her father’s deception will shatter their bond, forcing her into a loveless marriage to protect a secret growing inside her—a child who carries Joe’s eyes. While she battles heartbreak and survival on the home front, Joe fights his own war across Europe, clinging to her memory to stay alive, only to return home years later to a life he no longer recognizes.

From the quiet fields of Pennsylvania to the blood-soaked battlefields of Europe, Joe’s Nora is a sweeping World War II love story of resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable force of destiny. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Martha Hall Kelly, and Pam Jenoff, this gripping historical romance will leave you breathless and believing in second chances.

Can love survive war, jealousy, and the lies that threaten to destroy it forever?


Book Details:

  • Genre: Romance
  • Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook


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