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Publisher's Note:

At the height of World War I, two sweethearts face impossible odds in this powerful tale of courage, duty, and heartbreak. In the summer of 1918, Captain Marcus Weatherford arrives in Russia on a secret mission, with a beautiful ballerina posing as his fiancée. He's there to find the Romanov tsarina and her son and glean information about a plot to assassinate Lenin. As the danger intensifies, Marcus's sense of duty battles with his desire to return home to Clare, the woman he truly loves, before it's too late. Military hospital orderly Clare Danner still suffers from Marcus's betrayal after learning he's engaged to another woman. Clare also fears losing her daughter, Daisy, to the heartless family who took her away once before. Only Marcus can provide the critical proof needed to save Daisy, but when an injury leaves him powerless to help, Clare's fate--and the fate of the top-secret mission--hangs in the balance.…

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In Love’s Time

by Kate Breslin

Overall Book Review:

Kate Breslin takes readers back to England and World War I in In Love’s Time.  Those who read the book Not by Sight will be delighted to be back with Clare, Grace, Jack, and Marcus. Things are even more complicated than they were previously, and it is painful to read.  The story follows all manner of intrigue, espionage, and the ever-present romantic challenges.

The historical aspects of the story weave themselves amidst the adversity and experiences of the readers. It is intense at times, poignantly sweet at others, and frustrating and aggravating in other ways. All because the author reels readers in emotionally, plays with them a little as she wrings them out emotionally. This is a great opportunity to delve into history and the emotions one might experience.

Romantics are going to love reading this story.  The characters are interesting and intriguing. The plot is filled with uncertainty and emotion. Swoon-worthy, perhaps. Certainly, it is worth the read.

Review of an Advance Reading Copy provided by the Publisher

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore:  Many references to war injuries such as amputation and mutilation; a person is grabbed by another; it is mentioned that a character was shot in the head; references made to those who were killed in the war.

Sex/Nudity:  Non-married characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:

War.

Drug/Alcohol Use:

Characters consume alcohol at social functions.

Overall Book Rating
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Violence/Gore
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Sex/Nudity
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I primarily read fiction from all genres. I have six children and many happy hours have been spent reading together. I also love quilting, hiking, and camping.