In her country’s most urgent hour of need, a young woman defies the chains of society and rises to heed the call of duty. Embark on a heroine’s journey through faith, love and heartbreak, woven with friendships that promise to both warm your heart and bring you to tears. In the tranquil islands of Hawaii, Vicky Kondo's world is shattered in an instant. A daughter of a Japanese pastor, she has plans to follow traditions to marry and start a family. But her heart is ripped apart when the catastrophic attack on Pearl Harbor kills her twin brother, Vincent, a National Guards soldier defending the islands. As grief engulfs her, a new fire ignites when she hears the call of the Women's Army Corps to fulfill her brother’s unmet destiny. Against the fierce opposition of her fiancé and family who shun the idea of women in combat, Vicky makes an audacious choice: to honor her brother's legacy and to serve her country. But the fight against the enemy isn't the only battle she faces. Within the army’s rank, she must confront the prejudices against her Japanese heritage and the formidable obstacles of being a woman in a man's world. As Vicky plunges deeper into the shadows of war, she stumbles into the treacherous realm of espionage, thrusting her onto a path that will test her strength of conviction and faith in herself. Will she rise to the challenge, or will the weight of war's secrets lead to her downfall? Dive into this gripping tale where love, sacrifice, and betrayal converge, and one woman's heart becomes the ultimate battleground. _______________________________ The Nisei War Series A collection of standalone novels featuring unforgettable characters whose lives are intertwined, with each navigating his or her own unique journey to triumph over the crossfire of loyalty, patriotism, and racial strife during WWII. _______________________________ "An easy, delightful read that pushes readers to see the war through different eyes." — Eoin Dempsey, bestselling author of White Rose Black Forest and The Longest Echo . “An evocative, yet light-hearted WWII story . . . had me reading late into the night.”— Marion Kummerow , USA Today bestselling author of the War Girls Series “Uplifting and unforgettable . . . This is a winner!” — Jana Petke n, multi-award-wining author of The German Half-Bloods “This enthralling story will make you laugh and cry. A must read.” — Angela Christina Archer , author of The Promises Between Us Trilogy Why Readers love this book: “Spellbinding! This was fascinating from beginning to end & so inspiring to follow this woman thru her growth to become so strong. I am sure so many women can relate to her struggles with trying to do what was considered only a male job. My daughter went into law enforcement and met with the same problems. Thank you again for a good read.” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Interesting side of WWII not usually covered by fiction writers. Loved this book, Kang has a way of making you believe you are back in 1940's America. The bravery of the main character Vicky, took my breath away. Not only was she fighting the perceptions of the correct "woman's role" but she had to fight her parents to get away to join the services, racism on a lot of fronts and also the fact she was heartbroken over the loss of her twin. Highly recommended.” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic Story . I loved this story, not only for the plot and historical research involved, by for the insight into the culture of those of Japanese descent,, including the Nisei who are Americans. The personal struggles of Vicky searching for her true self was as noteworthy as the history of Nisei WACs during World War Two. Great characters and a lot of suspense. A great read.” — Amazon Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐