I love books set in New York and this historical romance had an original premise that drew me from the start. I’d never read anything about Nazis in America before so I was intrigued before I even started to read. S.R. Mallery set her world vividly from the first pages, reeling me in effortlessly. I have read all her other books and, once again the dialogue was spot on for the era. This author writes vivid dialogue and characters in all her books, and she does it in an almost cinematographical way, in the sense that as I read I can see it all in my mind’s eye. What a wonderful talent for a writer to have!
The heroine, Lily, was traumatized from childhood and worried for her mother’s health too. She is such a caring soul, a good girl that was full of worry and trepidation. It all made me yearn for her to find happiness. The man she loved was someone she was assigned to spy on, which caused her to ache with love for him while doubting his integrity and true motives at the same time.
A host of Nazi supporters, some operatives on a stake-out, and FBI agents are featured in the story, weaving a web of lies and distrust that trapped the two protagonists at the center. I cannot recommend this book enough for fans of historical fiction and sweet romance with suspense. The story proved utterly entertaining to the last page. Towards the end, a series of twists and revelations caused my reading pleasure to skyrocket.
But, above all, what I enjoyed the most was feeling fully immersed in the 1940s as I read. It was an unforgettable mind trip and I urge you to take it as well.
My rating: 5 stars
Intriguing historical romance. Such a page-turner!
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Fantastic review! This is on my TBR list 🙂
Thank you, Jacquie, great to see you here again! Have a great day!
Wonderful review. Definitely going on my TBR!
~ Robyn
It’s a wonderful story! Enjoy, Robyn, and thank you for your visit 🙂
Thank you SO, SO much, Fros, for this fantastic review! So glad you liked it that much. Indeed, it was a creepy time for the United States, so the research for this one was fascinating…and horrifying at the same time. xoxo
Yes, I can imagine the research must have been difficult. All refs to Nazi Germany give me the creeps too, so I know what you mean. You did such a great job, Sarah! Can’t wait for your next gem now 🙂
Sarah has a magic touch with capturing eras long gone. Lovely story.
So true. Sarah brings history to life effortlessly! Thank you for your visit, Pat 🙂