Precious Little Lives Lyndsay-Jean Campbell

Francie is aching for adventure but fails to listen when warned how easily her life could be ruined. 

She does not expect to find love, and is surprised when love finds her.

While World War 2 is raging overseas and in the Pacific, the arrival of US marines, tasked with protecting the country from the threat of Japanese invasion, spices up New Zealand's towns and cities. But the soldiers leave a trail of broken hearts behind them. 

Meanwhile, Francie must keep her secret and find a way to survive in spite of feeling deeply hurt and suffering the inevitable judgement of others. Shamed daughters who have been rejected by their families are hidden from the gossip mongers and are expected to provide babies for more suitable parents who are unable to have their own. 

A crooked priest and young women left with a secret to guard for life. 

Her story is more common than you think.