Artist Alison Schuyler spends her time working in her family's renowned art gallery, determined to avoid the curse that has followed the Schuyler clan from the Netherlands to America and back again. She's certain that true love will only lead to tragedy-that is, until a chance meeting at Waterloo station brings Ian Devlin into her life. Drawn to the bold and compassionate British Army captain, Alison begins to question her fear of love as World War II breaks out, separating the two and drawing each into their own battles. While Ian fights for freedom on the battlefield, Alison works with the Dutch Underground to find a safe haven for Jewish children and priceless pieces of art alike. But safety is a luxury war does not allow. As time, war, and human will struggle to keep them apart, will Alison and Ian have the faith to fight for their love, or is it their fate to be separated forever?

Johnnie Alexander is an author, freelance editor, and writing workshop speaker. Her experience in the literary world covers a wide spectrum from writing poetry and magazine articles to editing nonfiction manuscripts and revising textbooks. She is a member of ACFW and past president of the ACFW Florida chapter. After a recent move to a Tennessee farm, Johnnie is co-owner of a small alpaca herd. She cherishes family memories, road trips to visit her grandchildren, and stacks of books.