Publisher's Description
Page-Turning Intrigue and Romance from an Up-and-Coming Historical Romance Talent
In 1917, Evelyn Marche is just one of many women who has been widowed by the war. A British nurse trapped in German-occupied Brussels, she spends her days working at a hospital and her nights as a waitress in her aunt and uncle's café. Eve also has a carefully guarded secret keeping her in constant danger: She's a spy working for a Belgian resistance group in league with the British Secret Service.
When a British plane crashes in Brussels Park, Eve is the first to reach the downed plane and is shocked to discover she recognizes the badly injured pilot. British RFC Captain Simon Forrester is now a prisoner of war, and Eve knows he could be shot as a spy at any time. She risks her own life to hide him from the Germans, but as the danger mounts and the secrets between them grow, their chance of survival looks grim. And even if they do make it out alive, the truth of what lies between them may be more than any love can overcome.
In 1917, Evelyn Marche is just one of many women who has been widowed by the war. A British nurse trapped in German-occupied Brussels, she spends her days working at a hospital and her nights as a waitress in her aunt and uncle's café. Eve also has a carefully guarded secret keeping her in constant danger: She's a spy working for a Belgian resistance group in league with the British Secret Service.
When a British plane crashes in Brussels Park, Eve is the first to reach the downed plane and is shocked to discover she recognizes the badly injured pilot. British RFC Captain Simon Forrester is now a prisoner of war, and Eve knows he could be shot as a spy at any time. She risks her own life to hide him from the Germans, but as the danger mounts and the secrets between them grow, their chance of survival looks grim. And even if they do make it out alive, the truth of what lies between them may be more than any love can overcome.
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High as the Heavens is set during WWI. It was an interesting enough read with some twists and turns in it. Some of it was a bit boring and slow. I didn't care for at the beginning of the book that the chapters went from present to past to present and so forth. Simon was sweet, kind, and very patient. Eve was brave, smart, and courageous. Also, Eve went through some very horrible things that may be disturbing for some readers.
However, I cannot say that I was super attached to the characters. I did find it interesting that she worked for the British Secret Service as a spy. Like I said, there are some twists and turns, but the book for the most part was a bit slow for my taste, but at the same time wasn't dull. There is a scene towards the end that was more fast paced that I enjoyed.
The book also has quite a bit of kissing and descriptions of feelings, flutters and so forth (though I do understand why). And quite honestly, I didn't care for the ending. The war was still going on and things didn't quite "tie up nicely" so to speak.
Overall, it's a story of love, forgiveness, and mercy. Also, I found it cool that she based Eve after three real life women of WWI. If you enjoy romance set during WWI, you will like this book.
*best for more mature readers
3 out of 5 stars
*I received this book from Bethany House in exchange for my honest review.
P.S. HAPPY JULY!!! *fireworks**
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