Wow, I absolutely loved this story, the characters and everything in between.
This was the first time I have read anything by the author, Jean Fullerton, and wish I had discovered her books sooner. I'm definitely going to check out the previous books in the series and hope for another installment soon.
I absolutely love books set during WW2 and this one did not dissapoint. I have not read many that have been set in London or the UK, so this was refreshing and a little different to other books, also set during this time, that I've read previously.
I was hooked from the very start as the book follows Cathy's hope to escaping a violent relationship and finding happiness again with someone who truly loves and cares for her and her little son Peter. I warmed to Cathy's character and enjoyed the fiestiness yet kind hearted lady she was in the book. I was also intrigued by Archie, and if anything I would of liked to know more of his back story.
Additionally, I felt I learnt a few things I didn't know already such as the Bethnal Green shelter disaster. This has piqued my interest to discover more and will follow up some of the books used in the author's research mentioned in the acknowledgements.
On another note, I wasn't too stuck or inspired by the book cover. However, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to read this book. Cathy and Archie's story was really touching and will stay with me for a while.
Overall, this book was very well written with just the right amount of drama, tension and romance. It was a perfect mix. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend to anyone with an interest in WW2 with romance at its heart.
Thank you also so much to Readers First for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This was the first time I have read anything by the author, Jean Fullerton, and wish I had discovered her books sooner. I'm definitely going to check out the previous books in the series and hope for another installment soon.
I absolutely love books set during WW2 and this one did not dissapoint. I have not read many that have been set in London or the UK, so this was refreshing and a little different to other books, also set during this time, that I've read previously.
I was hooked from the very start as the book follows Cathy's hope to escaping a violent relationship and finding happiness again with someone who truly loves and cares for her and her little son Peter. I warmed to Cathy's character and enjoyed the fiestiness yet kind hearted lady she was in the book. I was also intrigued by Archie, and if anything I would of liked to know more of his back story.
Additionally, I felt I learnt a few things I didn't know already such as the Bethnal Green shelter disaster. This has piqued my interest to discover more and will follow up some of the books used in the author's research mentioned in the acknowledgements.
On another note, I wasn't too stuck or inspired by the book cover. However, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to read this book. Cathy and Archie's story was really touching and will stay with me for a while.
Overall, this book was very well written with just the right amount of drama, tension and romance. It was a perfect mix. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend to anyone with an interest in WW2 with romance at its heart.
Thank you also so much to Readers First for an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.