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1941, Kitty and Edgar have been separated by their roles during the war and both are keen to do anything to defeat the Nazis. But might they need to make the ultimate sacrifice for peace…?

An American Wife in Paris is the second book to feature Kitty during WW2. There are mentions of events in the previous book, The American Wife, so I would suggest reading them in order.

Kitty and Edgar are determined to continue subverting the Nazi regime but this places them both in incredible danger as they work undercover. There is plenty of drama and action as the pair risk their lives for the greater good. Both main characters are extremely brave and as readers we are desperate for them to succeed.

The power of love in the face of the hatred of the Nazis is key to understanding the relationship and decisions of Kitty and Edgar. I felt that the class and gender based social conventions of the historical period were authentic and accurate. The plot is also underpinned by realistic descriptions of the geographical settings and cultural differences.

There is a cliffhanger at the end so you really need to read the next book in order to resolve the story. I know this can frustrate some readers who like a proper conclusion or who dislike a long wait between books so hopefully the next book will arrive shortly!

An American Wife in Paris is a tense historical novel and I look forward to the next book in the series to find out what happens next.

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Book: An American Wife in Paris

Author: Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger 

Pub Day:  July 20th 2023

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“If I go back to Paris, it would be my third time there as an undercover agent…” Kitty murmured. “I ask myself, how many chances does one person get?”

Paris, 1941. When Kitty is asked to return to Paris as an undercover agent, she knows the mission is her most dangerous yet. But she has been fighting the Nazis for too long to stop now. And her role within the Resistance has already cost her friends, family and now – almost – her own marriage.

Because while she and Edgar are more in love than ever, his role as an undercover Nazi means it is safer if they are no longer married. And while signing the divorce papers is a formality that breaks her heart, Kitty knows that she and Edgar will find a way to be together when the war is finally over…

More determined than ever to undermine the Nazi regime, Kitty has nothing left to lose. From secretly supplying Prisoner of War camps with essential items, to moving refugees across borders to safety, she will stop at nothing to play her part in bringing the war to a close, even if it means risking her own life.

But when Edgar goes missing, Kitty’s world stops. As she begins a desperate search for her beloved husband, she hears from her contacts that he has been killed. But Kitty feels strongly in her heart that, somewhere out there, Edgar is still alive. And she knows she must risk everything to rescue the man she loves, no matter what…

An absolutely gripping, heartbreaking and powerful story about courage, love and bravery in the midst of World War 2. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, My Name is Eva and All the Light We Cannot See.

Author Bio

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is a Ukrainian-American who transplanted to Austria.

Born in 1969, she grew up in the culture-rich neighborhood of “Nordeast” Minneapolis and started her writing career with short stories, travel narratives, and worked as a journalist and managing magazine editor, before jumping the desk and pursuing her own writing and traveling.

Her books tackle David-vs.-Goliath themes with strong women battling for the Underdogs against a system, be it political, geographical, or industrial. Sometimes all three. “I enjoy discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly in my characters when they come into conflict,” she says. “And all of my stories have been inspired by injustices I’ve discovered along my travels.”

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Florence unexpectedly inherits a campervan from her former teacher. She finds an opportunity to reconnect with her former best friend Rowena but can the past be forgotten or forgiven?

Us Two is a book about moving on from the past and has a positive message about the importance of forgiveness.

Florence is running away from her past and avoids thinking about it. Her former teacher Cassie leaves her a campervan in her will and Florence is compelled to confront her history. Cassie had her own friendship issues and wants Florence to learn from her mistakes. So, along with the campervan bequest, she arranges a scavenger hunt to help Florence reconnect with Rowena.

To be totally honest, I felt a bit frustrated by the slow pace. I was eager to find out about Florence’s current situation and wanted the mystery of the past to be revealed. However the non linear narrative structure with frequent flashbacks or reflections on the past didn’t really suit me although I enjoyed the premise of the plot and the character exploration.

There are some big emotions and life changes included in this book. I really felt sad when Cassie’s hope in the opening chapter is then swept away by her diagnosis. Florence has bottled up and denied her feelings about the past as they are too big for her to deal with. These emotional elements contrasted with some moments of humour which keep the tone lighthearted.

Us Two is a warmly toned book about the power of friendship.

Us Two

When Florence met Rowena, they knew for sure that they would always be friends.

Wayward parents, boring teachers, teenage crushes, first heartbreaks – anything and everything could be faced as long as Florence had Rowena by her side.

But then she didn’t.

And life had to be redrawn and reconsidered.

Being a grown-up has its perks, but as Rowena faces the biggest challenge of her life, and Florence wonders if it’s time to stop running away from hers, there’s a wise soul who knows the one thing that can help them both. Some friendships are meant to last forever, and it’s never too late for forever to start again.

Joyous and heart-breaking, laugh-out-loud funny, life-affirming and unforgettable, join Flo and Ro on a journey that will warm your heart and perhaps make you wonder about those old friends who knew you so well.

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Janet Hoggarth is the number one bestselling author of The Single Mums’ Mansion and the highly successful Single Mums’ subsequent series. She has worked on a chicken farm, as a bookseller, a children’s book editor, a children’s author, and as a DJ (under the name of Whitney and Britney!). She lives with her family in East Dulwich, London.

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Katie’s fiance Chad has been missing for a month and she is frantic. Her colleagues distract her with a serial killer case but could there be a connection with Chad’s disappearance?

Her Dying Kiss is the 10th book to feature Katie Scott, her K9 companion Cisco and the rest of the police team.

Katie is distraught when Chad disappears, leaving behind a blood splash. She has tracked down every lead but they have all come to nothing and now she is sat at home wallowing in self pity and fear. Her boss (and uncle) convinces her to join the search for a copycat serial killer but one clue relates to Chad.

The case is intensely personal for Katie as she frets about her lover. Her serial killer case is complex as she finds links between a killer in prison and the new murders. She is ably assisted by her partner McGaven and her old military mentor and his dog are on hand to help with Chad’s disappearance.

There is plenty of forensic detail about the bodies but it is handled in an objective and scientific way which defuses the graphic content. The emotion comes from Katie’s personal involvement and her fears about Chad’s safety. She finds the lack of clues frustrating and demoralising especially given her occupation and success rate! Once again, Katie is put into extreme danger and the action sequences are tense and dramatic.

Her Dying Kiss is a tense and exciting thriller with a personal edge.

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She wakes to the dawn light streaming through the window and rolls over to whisper good morning to her fiancé. But panic floods her veins. His side of the bed is empty and cold. Blood trails towards the open door. All trace of him is gone…

It’s been one month since Detective Katie Scott’s fiancé, Chad, went missing without a trace. Devastated Katie is still working tirelessly day and night to track down the love of her life, barely sleeping and chasing every new lead. But now the case has gone cold.

When the body of beautiful Gina Hartfield is discovered among the pine needles in a clearing on Lookout Ridge, Katie swallows her own pain and knows she must focus on finding Gina’s killer. The young woman was found with a pink velvet blindfold shading the hollows where her eyes had been removed. Katie is certain she is chasing a sadistic individual who will soon take another life…

But the autopsy reveals Gina’s body was washed before being abandoned, leaving no trace of evidence behind. And with no witnesses to Gina’s disappearance, the women of Pine Valley are terrified to go out alone.

Desperately combing the crime scene, when Katie sees a newspaper article about her previous cases pinned to a nearby tree, she is certain Gina’s murder is personal. Then tire tracks found in the forest are matched to a truck seen following Chad in the days leading up to his disappearance. Katie’s blood runs cold.

Is there a link between Chad’s disappearance and Gina’s brutal murder, or is the killer playing a twisted game with Katie? Can she find out the truth before they take another life?

A totally gripping serial killer thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Prepare to stay up all night with this nail-biting rollercoaster ride from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase!

Author Bio:

Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and best-selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells.

In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers.
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