Season of my Enemy was an interesting twist to the WW2 fictional world.

As readers we are used to the normal WW2 stories, right there in the mists of the fighting and survival. In this novel, we as readers saw the side of those left behind, those who had to continue day to day life while hoping and trusting for news from loved ones.

I felt that the fears of Frannie and her family, bringing German POWs into their lives, were realistic and believable. I liked that this novel dealt with the daily struggles and wasn’t a forbidden love between two enemies, but more of a slow build of friendship which helped Frannie and this reader see that not all Germans involved in the war was Nazi’s, some just had no choice.

I also liked how the author used Frannie’s two brothers to show the struggles of the war heroes – letting go, forgiving your enemy versus letting hatred and bitterness take control.

This book has an interesting take on WWII. So many books have been written about the men off fighting the war on foreign soil. This one takes place on American soil and is about the people left at home while their loved ones are off fighting.
A woman missing her husband, recently widowed is running their Wisconsin farm along with her two daughters and a son. Her two older sons are in Germany fighting the war. Missing them desperately every day they pray for their safe arrival back home.
One thing I had never heard of was German POW's being held were used as laborers at farms with a guard at every work area. The farms still needed planting and harvesting to provide for themselves and those on the frontline.
The author brings to life the feelings the characters have in the many situations they are forced to endure.
There is a light romance, but I am glad that it wasn't the focal point of the book. I enjoyed the information the author presented especially in her notes in the back of the book. I've learned so much from this series.

Pub Date 01 Jun 2022
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

This is book 6 of the Heroines of WWII series, Historical Christian read. This book takes place in Wisconsin on a farm, and is the story of Fannie. Fannie is left alone to care for the farm during the war, Her father dies and when her brothers are sent off to war, she is determined to keep the farm going. When German soldier prisoners show up at the farm, they are their to help her do the work. The German captain is delighted they are working the farm. He just wants to get home and stay out of the line of fire, however, mishaps happen and could there be more? Can Fannie keep the 200 acres from failing? Is there more to the Captain than is being said? Are all the prisoners stories true and is Fannie safe?

If you like historical reads, read this one. This is a great addition to this series. All books can be read as a stand alone because all are different, with the common factor of each book is about a women during WWII. But I encourage everyone to read each book in the series. I LOVE THIS SERIES!
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Wonderfully written! This book has the perfect balance between courage, faith, and sacrifice. Having to put her life and goals on hold, Fannie O’Brien faces the challenge of leading her family and the farm in a time when being strong was not easy. Sometimes, surviving means being at peace with your enemies and that's something that the O’Brien family learn on firsthand. This story comes with a roller coaster ride of emotions as the characters grow spiritually and emotionally. Each character is unique and relatable. I truly appreciate the awesome job that the author did as the research was evident, getting to learn about the role of the German PW’s was very interesting and educational. Although, I would’ve loved to see more romance, love and forgiveness are present throughout the pages. This is the first book that I’ve read by Naomi Musch, and I highly recommend it. I am now a fan of her writing style and cannot wait for her next book.

I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Barron County, Wisconsin 1944 to 1945
Fannie “Fan” O’Brien is in charge of running the family farm while her older brother is away fighting in World War II. She also works in the local library. Fannie and her family are trying to keep the crops that help the war effort growing of crops but without help they’re struggling. Captain Wolfgang “Wolf” Kloninger is a German POW. He was taken to a POW camp in Wisconsin. Wolf is taken to the O’Brien farm to work. As trust grows between enemies, they’ll find that the Seasons of My Enemy just may turn to more.

Naomi Musch’s Seasons of My Enemy is the latest book in the Heroines of World War II series. The whole United States wants to help with the war effort including farmers who are growing the food to feed everyone. Fannie O’Brien and her family is one of those farmers. Struggling to do all the work required on the farm they must bring in extra help but with all the men gone to war there aren’t to do the work. Leery of bringing in POWs from the local camp but having no other option the O’Briens go ahead. Seasons of My Enemy has characters who are enemies that must rely on each other for survival as they work side by side on a family farm. As the trust grows and an attraction is revealed between Fannie and Wolf, they have to figure out who just maybe trying to sabotage the farm. Tensions are high as they look for the saboteur or if these are just tired people making mistakes. Naomi Musch writes an engaging story of two enemies who become much more as the war works its way toward an ending. Seasons of My Enemy shows that mistrust and anger toward someone considered an enemy just may become more as time passes and people come to trust and know each other. Fannie and Wolf start out as enemies and as they realize they really aren’t as different from each other as they thought. Lives are forever changed, and God shows these enemies that they’re anything but. As part of the Heroines of World War II series it shows the strength of women in the 1940s as they realize they’ve more skills than they thought.

This was a fantastic book with elements of forgiveness and love your enemy. This was a different take on WWII fiction and I loved it.
Many thanks to Barbour Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Season of My Enemy
by Naomi Musch
Pub Date 01 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 01 Aug 2022
Barbour Publishing, Barbour Fiction
Christian | Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction


I am reviewing a copy of Season of My Enemy through Barbour Publishing and Netgalley:


Fannie O’Brien was considered a beauty with a brain, and her future shone bright, despite the war pounding Europe, just last year.

After her father’s sudden death and her brothers overseas, Fannie must now do the work of three men on their 200-acre farm until eight German prisoners arrive and, just as Fannie feared, trouble comes too. Someone seems intent on causing “accidents,” and Fannie is certain the culprit is one of the two handsome older Germans or possibly both. Can she manage the farm, keep the prisoners in line, and hold her family together through these turbulent times?


I give Seasons of my Enemy five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

I wanted to love this one. Because I love WWII fiction and I want to read more set on the Homefront, but I couldn't stand the heroine which made reading this one a chore to get through. It seems like most of the books in this series and they are all stand-alone WWII novels that I've read have fallen flat.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A great historical fiction novel. Highly recommend. Love the cover.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the books in the Heroines of WWII series. Each one has focused on a different aspect of how women played a major part in the war. This book dealt with the German POWs who were brought to the United States. I was unaware that this was done during WWII until I read another book that discussed the camps in North Carolina. The characters were well developed and the storyline flowed well. Because this is a shorter book, the author does a wonderful job of bringing the story to life and covering all of the necessary aspects to provide a fulfilling read. The various emotions … fear, sadness, anger, and forgiveness were woven through with family dynamics, faith, and a sense of longing. This was an excellent addition to the series and one you should put on your to-be-read list.

Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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I LOVE Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch! Season of My Enemy is the story of the O’ Brien Family and how they are doing their best to keep their farm afloat in Wisconsin during World War Two. The O’Brien Family has already given a lot to the War. The O’Brien Patriarch lost his life in the war and the two oldest sons are in the War–one a Prisoner of War and one who loses his hearing during the War. Due to the sacrifices that the O’Brien’s have made, they decided, with the help of the Government, to allow German prisoners to help them work their farm. Ever since her father died in War and her brothers went off to war, oldest daughter Fannie has had the burden of working the family farm, along with her brother, Jerry. Through the process, many lessons are learned of forgiveness and acceptance.

I loved all the characters in Season of My Enemy, especially Fannie. I could relate to Fannie a lot in the book because of her personality and her love of books and learning. I could relate to her struggle in needing to forgive those that she believes have done wrong to her family and getting over the hurt that has been done. I was amazed at how Ms. Musch wrote each character differently and that no one character’s view on the situation is exactly the same and that each character approaches the story’s situation differently-whether they were a member of the O’Brien Family or a German prisoner working the O’Brien’s land. I appreciated how in equal portions, some of the characters were able to see each other as people, and others were not because it keeps a reality to the story. I love the relationship that evolves between Fannie and one of the German prisoners, Wolf. What I liked most about the relationship of Fannie and Wolf is that the relationship wasn’t rushed in the book in order to bring closure to the book, but brings hope for the future. Season of My Enemy came along for me when I needed a book like this most. If you are looking for a book that deals with the struggles of life, but has a message of hope through the struggle, the I highly recommend Season of My Enemy by Naomi Musch!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. My review is also on Goodreads and my blog, Leslie's Library Escape.

What a fun read!

First, I love that it takes place in WI. While that’s not my home state or even a state I’ve lived in, it is in the midwest and I live in the midwest.

Second, it is a home front novel that gives us something we don’t often see. It gives us a look at the prisoners of war. How many of you knew that they worked on local farms? Or they worked in our factories?

I love the history and facts that are brought out in this novel.

The novel reads quickly and kept me interested throughout. I love history and the WWII era is definitely one of my favorites.

Fannie leaves her career to go home and save the family farm. Her father has died, two brothers are off fighting the war, and the 200 acre farm isn’t going to work itself. But what does she do when the farm is too much for her?

Bring on the prisoners of war!
Fannie is set. She’s not going to like them. She’s not going to do more than the minimum interactions. After all, they’re fighting against her family!

I loved watching Fannie develop through the story and how her views changed. The faith aspect is very present as well and I loved that. Plus you get to know Wolf, a German prisoner. Through the story the two develop a friendship even though they were never going to do that.

I know from history that prisoners of war were faced with a lot of prejudice and hate within our country and that anyone who didn’t feel that way might be labeled a sympathizer. But also I know that the Germans also had some sad and preconceived notions about Americans as well.

This book did an excellent job of bringing history to life and I think it’s going to make you take a second look at WWII and the homefront. I predict you’re going to say “I didn’t know that” at least a few times.

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Thanx go to NetGalley, The author and the publishers for allowing me the chance to read and review this book.

Took me a little while to get into this book and, as it's based in USA, had to place myself, mentally, accordingly! A good enough book, but a little prolonged in places! I'm not a great fan of descriptive dialogue so skipped many pages!

Can only award it 3 stars as I found it a bit "plodding" and had to make time to finish it.

I found this one to be a quick read, and an enjoyable historical story! I loved meeting Fannie and her friends, and loved the faith elements in this one! There were so many beautiful quotes and memorable lines too, which I'm always a fan of!

4 stars. I am unabashedly a fan of WW2 "Home Front" stories and this one fit the bill beautifully! I highly recommended and very enjoyable read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me take a peek at an early copy. My views are my own.

Fannie O’Brien is out of her comfort zone when her mother decides to hire German POW's to help work their Wisconsin farm during WW2. One of her brothers is in a German POW camp and they haven't heard from the other brother. At first Fannie is loathe to work with them and tries to avoid even looking at them. In time, she starts to see them as people especially the handsome German captain. When a few suspicious things happen at the farm, she starts to wonder if she should trust them. I received a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. This is a part of history that we rarely hear about. Fannie does a fine job ,though uncomfortable at times, running the family farm and dealing with the POW's. I didn't realize the variety of jobs that POW's did just in Wisconsin. I love the history, the suspense, and the relationship that begins between Fannie and Wolf. Even though this is fiction, the author did research this subject and includes notes at the back of the book. I really enjoy reading this book and the series that highlight different roles women did during WWII.

A very interesting read and one I was unable to put down until the very end!
I felt like I learned something new from this book that I hadn't know about before.
Great characters with a good plot and the describable places that were in here made me feel like I was a part of this story.
I love this author's stories immensely. This one didn't disappoint and I look forward to the next one.
5 stars for a satisfying read. I highly recommend!
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In a war a civilian may not always be able to tell which person is really the enemy. After the war is over it becomes clea that things
are not always as they appeared. Fannie did not want the German POWs working on her family farm during WWII. She thought that
these German soldiers were always going to be forever enemies. Little did she know how wrong she was.

This book got me from the first paragraph of the dedication

"First and always, this is for Jesus, 'the author and finisher of our faith' who somehow never fails to teach me important truths through this process of imagining, crafting, writing, and editing a story. He even uses my characters to put themes into my heart and lessons in my life for which I hadn't had a clue. He's so good."

It is the story of a woman (Fannie) and the remnant of her family making do because her father is deceased and two older brothers are off to war.

She puts her education to the side and digs into her family farm. The struggle is real but they are coping until crop harvesting time when the urgency of the harvest puts them in an uncomfortable position of having to use POWs to help with the harvest.

Isn't that just how God works? When the Enemy means evil for our lives, God turns it into goodness!

I've realized that I am not a fan of books that are not contemporary or futuristic, but Naomi Musch hit a homerun in this book!

If you love great character growth and development, a crisis of faith that is overcome, and love that bears all things, hopes all things, and never dies...this book is for you.

This book made me mad, sad and glad; once I started reading it, I finished it in two days.

If I weren't a fan of happy endings, I might poke holes at some of the outcomes. (Spoiler! So not telling.) But I am so this gets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars.

This is a very interesting read. We hear about Japanese (and other ethnic groups) held in interment camps during WWII, but most have not heard of the German prisoners of war shipped to America and used as field laborers in place of the men off fighting in the war.
This book gives a glimpse into the world of American women and young boys needing POWs to help bring in crops.
America, overall, treated POWs according to the Geneva convention rules. But tyrants, like Hitler and the Japanese could care less about rules.
Also, it’s good to bear in mind that Germans captured early in the war may not have known about or condoned the horrific death camps that came later.
While Hitler fought for the perfect Aryan race, he himself was Austrian and had darker coloring. Desperate for manpower, Hitler “cleansed” Germans who has some Jewish blood to continue his fight.