Three Little Things

One forbidden love. Two broken hearts. Three little things.

A well-drawn cast of supporting characters creates a strong sense of community, and colorful colloquialisms (“whip-thin and homely as a cow pie”) add flavor. Lovers of G-rated historical romance will be charmed by the earnest, emotionally vulnerable connection between these young lovers.” – Publisher’s Weekly

Hattie Waltz should forget the troubled neighbor leaving for boot camp in 1917. He forgot about her ages ago. It had always been the Waltzs versus the Kregers; his family pitted against hers when she hands him a farewell gift, a chemistry lesson unfolds—the good kind.

Arno Kreger can’t leave Iowa or his old man fast enough. He’s eager to prove his worth on the battlefield and stop blaming himself for his brother’s death. Before boarding the train, he bumps into Hattie. He’s always loved her from the sidelines because nobody crosses Hattie’s pa.

One innocent letter soon morphs into many. Arno and Hattie share three little secrets in each letter and grow closer together. But he’s on his way to a war across the ocean, and she’s still in her father’s house. Their newfound love will need to survive dangers on both fronts.

? A Word From Hattie Waltz ?
I’m bookish. I’ll admit it. But in a month of Sundays, I never thought I’d star in a small-town romance with Arno, the boy next door. I’m happy to report that the book is clean fiction and a sweet romance. Some readers call my story strong women’s fiction; others label it American historical romance. I prefer to think of it as popular historical romance. (One can always hope 🙂 Latching onto the limelight goes against my nature, but I’m delighted reviewers of small-town fiction and WW I seem to love Three Little Things. So do fans of love letters. I’m forever grateful. – Hattie Waltz