The Hangar Dance

by Catherine E. Chapman

Sylvie is a girl who longs to be a woman. When her friend Betty invites her to a dance at a local airfield, where US forces are based, she knows she has to go, even if it means lying to her parents.

When she meets Jack, a young American airman, life becomes even more complicated.

A short World War II romance, set in rural England.

40 pages, ebook

First published September 30, 2012

About the author

I'm a writer of women's fiction and contemporary and historical romantic fiction. My longer works have been described as accessible character fiction, humour often being an important ingredient.

My seven short historical romances are available in the anthology, 'Collected Romances,' in digital and print format.

My books are available digitally from Amazon, Smashwords and their retailers (B&N, Apple, Kobo, etc). Some are also available in print and as audiobooks on Google Play.

My latest publication, 'The Knight's Falconess,' is a sensual romance set in Medieval England.

For tasters of my contemporary writing, five short stories are available to download free from Smashwords and their retailers, and four of these are available as audiobooks on Google Play.

I'd like to say a big thank you to the many readers and reviewers at Goodreads, who have taken time and care over reading, rating, reviewing and recommending my fiction. I really value feedback from readers so, if you have any comments to make on my books, please let me know.

Reviews

[Bookangel.co.uk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden to attend the airbase dance by her parents, Sylvie sneaks out anyway with her best friend Betty.

The Hangar Dance is a short romance taking place over a few weeks in World War II and encompasses not only the first flush of love that can spring up, but the effects that it can have on people at all stages. This is well worth picking up as a coffee break read, it doesn't take long to get through, but will leave you thinking on the characters after you finish it.

[Literary Chanteuse · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely short story that is set during WWII. An insight to a young girl's heart as she falls for a soldier. Her mindset felt true to the era and a compassion develops quite quickly between reader and character. If you love a little romance in a historical setting and do not have a lot of time to read, this story is a wonderful choice. 3.5 stars

[Sophie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet World War 11 romance which again was a nice read for an evening story.
A nice novella.

[Dave Mcbryde · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my usual choice of book but it was recommended to me as one to try as it was near Remembrance Sunday and this was based in that time when the 'Spams' were here helping the war effort with their many aviators..... So I read it.... Disappointingly short and yes, not my cup of tea. Short and to the point romance which was very easy to read and the style did take me to that dance where Sylvie and Jack made their acquaintance so it is nicely written. Some will find it to their liking I am sure.

[Simon Wheeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely wee, romantic story that recreates the excitement and emotion experienced by young lasses in wartime England, with the visit of American troops.

[Simon Brading · Rating 2 out of 5]

A pleasant little short story but nothing very deep or too fulfilling.