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Kitty's War
Seeking adventure, shy Kitty Greenlee joins the Women’s Army Corps. In 1944 England, as secretarial support to the 8th Air Force, she encounters her dream man, a handsome lieutenant who only has eyes for her blonde friend. Uncomfortable around men, Kitty doesn’t think the handsome officer could want someone like her.
Recovering from wounds, Ted Kruger wants to forget about losing his closest friends and have fun before returning to danger as a bomber navigator. When Ted recognizes Kitty as the girl who rescued him two years before, he must choose between dating the sexy blonde or pursuing quiet, serious-minded Kitty even though he knows he’s not nearly good enough for her.
As the war gears up with the D-Day invasion, will Kitty and Ted risk their hearts as well as their lives?
Recovering from wounds, Ted Kruger wants to forget about losing his closest friends and have fun before returning to danger as a bomber navigator. When Ted recognizes Kitty as the girl who rescued him two years before, he must choose between dating the sexy blonde or pursuing quiet, serious-minded Kitty even though he knows he’s not nearly good enough for her.
As the war gears up with the D-Day invasion, will Kitty and Ted risk their hearts as well as their lives?
- GenresHistorical
439 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2016
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October 13, 2017
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
A really good World War II romance which is paced well and gives you a real feel of the time.
A really good World War II romance which is paced well and gives you a real feel of the time.
July 21, 2017
I am typically a contemporary romance junkie. However, after reading the book blurb and some of the reviews about this novel, I knew I had to experience Kitty's War for myself. This story was quite meaningful and thought-provoking, while keeping me on the edge of my seat for most of the narrative. Barbara Whitaker is a new author for me, and I plan on reading more of her work.
Even though she is not yet 21, school teacher Kitty Greenlee wants to help win the war, so she joins the Women’s Army Corps. Her older brother Milton is a solider, and Kitty wants to see for herself that he is alright. The secretarial pool welcomes Kitty with open arms, even though the women that bunk and work with her keep their distance. Kitty is smart and quickly moves up through the enlisted ranks.
Lieutenant Ted Kruger is a bomber navigator. He loves his job, but the danger is overwhelming, especially after getting injured and losing his crew during an attack. Kitty has always been Ted's lifeline, even before he was drafted. Now they are fighting the same war and falling in love simultaneously. After ten months in a POW camp, Ted is finally free. His goal is to find Kitty and make her his forever.
Kitty and Ted share a special bond, and they ache for one another when they are a part. Living so far away from each other poses many obstacles, so positive thinking and snail mail helps to keep them going. Kitty matures a lot during her time overseas, while Ted realizes that love is worth fighting for. Overall, this is a solid read with likable characters and some intense situations.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
Even though she is not yet 21, school teacher Kitty Greenlee wants to help win the war, so she joins the Women’s Army Corps. Her older brother Milton is a solider, and Kitty wants to see for herself that he is alright. The secretarial pool welcomes Kitty with open arms, even though the women that bunk and work with her keep their distance. Kitty is smart and quickly moves up through the enlisted ranks.
Lieutenant Ted Kruger is a bomber navigator. He loves his job, but the danger is overwhelming, especially after getting injured and losing his crew during an attack. Kitty has always been Ted's lifeline, even before he was drafted. Now they are fighting the same war and falling in love simultaneously. After ten months in a POW camp, Ted is finally free. His goal is to find Kitty and make her his forever.
Kitty and Ted share a special bond, and they ache for one another when they are a part. Living so far away from each other poses many obstacles, so positive thinking and snail mail helps to keep them going. Kitty matures a lot during her time overseas, while Ted realizes that love is worth fighting for. Overall, this is a solid read with likable characters and some intense situations.
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
August 31, 2017
“Kitty’s War” by Barbara Whitaker begins on St. Simon’s Island, Georgia when Katherine spies something in the water. Upon investigation, she finds a very handsome man in a raft, obviously having been at sea before something terrible happened to him. A naïve young girl, she finds herself thinking of him constantly as the months pass. Against her family’s wishes, Katherine (Kitty) volunteers for the WACs for duty overseas as a nurse. She runs into the man again and this time he is an airman on duty in England, but he doesn’t recognize her as his savior. Kitty’s friend, Madge is a forward flirt and captures Ted Kruger’s attention. When Ted realizes who Kitty is, they begin a romance. However, Ted is shot down over Germany and languishes in a prison camp until his escape. Can he and Kitty get back together? Is Madge the one Ted wants?
I thought this novel was well thought out and I enjoyed the descriptive way that Ms. Whitaker moves the story along. Every time I wanted to put the book down to get something else done, I just couldn’t do it. I love war-time romances set during WW II, and I loved this book.
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I thought this novel was well thought out and I enjoyed the descriptive way that Ms. Whitaker moves the story along. Every time I wanted to put the book down to get something else done, I just couldn’t do it. I love war-time romances set during WW II, and I loved this book.
I received a complimentary Kindle copy of this book from NetGalley.com and was under no obligation to post a review. You can read this review on my blog at http://wp.me/p2pjIt-rT. Check out other book reviews at http://imhookedonbooks.wordpress.com.
July 31, 2017
Kitty's War
by Barbara Whitaker
The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Historical Fiction , Romance
Pub Date 16 Dec 2016
I am reviewing a copy of Kitty's War through Wild Rose Press, Inc and Netgalley:
Kitty Greenlee is seeking adventure when she joins the Women's Army Air Corps in England in 1944. The idea of exciting voyages to exoctic locations but she soon find that fourteen days on a ship leaves her stomach feeling horribly.
Will Ted and Kitty get together or was it never meant to be?
Working as secretarial support to the eight airforce Kitty meets her dream man, a handsome officer Ted Kruger who wants to forget about loosing his closet friends and get back to the dangers of duty.
As the war heads towards D-Day will Ted and Kitty find themselves in danger.
I give Kitty's War four out of five stars.
Happy Reading!
August 23, 2025
Barbara Whitaker, you officially owe me a full night’s sleep! Kitty’s War grabbed me from page one and refused to let go. Kitty is such a beautifully layered character, shy but strong, vulnerable yet quietly brave. And Ted… well, let’s just say I had a few “we need to talk” moments with him along the way.
What I loved most is how seamlessly you blended romance, personal growth, and the emotional toll of war into one captivating story. I could feel the tension, the longing, and the heartbreak as if I was right there in 1944 England, cheering Kitty on from the sidelines.
Honestly, Barbara, your writing deserves way more attention. This book isn’t just a story, it’s an experience, and I’m so glad I got to take the journey. Can’t wait to see where you take us next!
What I loved most is how seamlessly you blended romance, personal growth, and the emotional toll of war into one captivating story. I could feel the tension, the longing, and the heartbreak as if I was right there in 1944 England, cheering Kitty on from the sidelines.
Honestly, Barbara, your writing deserves way more attention. This book isn’t just a story, it’s an experience, and I’m so glad I got to take the journey. Can’t wait to see where you take us next!
November 5, 2017
I throughly enjoyed this book. I enjoy historical WW2 stories and this is the first one I've read from an American view. It tells the story of Kitty's life in the WAC. You go through the ups and downs she has during the war. Kitty joined up to follow her beloved brother Milton thinking they'd be together in England. Once she arrived Kitty found out it was going to be very different to what she expected. Milton was badly injured and sent home and Ted who she'd met and rescued in USA before joining up came back into her life only to leave again being shot down and Kitty thinking him dead. I highly recommend this book
July 5, 2020
I thought Barbara Whitaker’s debut, Kitty's War, was a great read. I have not read much about women serving during the World War II, so I found this book to be unique. I loved Kitty right from the start. The historical details made feel as though I was transported back in time and living through that moment. I enjoyed the sweet romance between Kitty and Ted. I was intrigued with their story and had it read in a few hours.
I am giving Kitty’s War a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it!
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I am giving Kitty’s War a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it!
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
July 8, 2020
A good story full of historic facts and events. Katherine (Kitty) met Ted but they did not know each other's name. Going through WWII through 1944-1945, this couple went through a lot. There were moments of tears with the tragedies of war happened around them. The ending also made me cry. This book was a bit too long but rich in historic detail, and I recommend it.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received a copy of this story through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
December 18, 2016
Kitty and Ted’s love story took me right into the action of WWII and made me feel like I was there. For lovers of romance and history, this one is not to be missed!
April 16, 2017
Captivating
The story line keeps up a good pace and continues to draw you into each characters lives. The dialogue puts you in the scene and gives you a visual picture of the surroundings.
The story line keeps up a good pace and continues to draw you into each characters lives. The dialogue puts you in the scene and gives you a visual picture of the surroundings.
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