Before The Dawn: A Suspenseful WWII Romance By Candace Camp

Before The Dawn on August 19, 2019
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Suspense, Fiction / War & Military
Pages: 320
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PARIS, 1940.
As the world hovered on the edge of destruction, American Alyssa Lambert found passion in the arms of a stranger. But Philippe Michaude held a dark secret that would soon tear them apart. When the Germans moved in and the City of Lights was plunged into darkness, Alyssa was forced to flee France, heartbroken at the treachery of the man she loved. Now, she has returned.

In Nazi-occupied Paris, she joins the French Resistance, transmitting coded messages to the Allies. Disguised, she must live and work in the darkest shadows of the city. But no disguise can hide her from the eyes of Philippe Michaude.

Will her love save him from the darkness or will he betray her completely?

“You broke my heart, destroyed every illusion I had. But somehow I can’t stop loving you.”

Before the Dawn by Candace Camp is a wonderful story set during World War II. I absolutely couldn’t put this book down. I was hesitant to read it at first. I have loved Camp’s regency romances. But this book held me captive. I loved the characters in the story. The relationship between Alyssa and Philippe is electric. When the Germans march into France, Philippe urges Alyssa to leave France for her safety. She refuses and insists that he come with her. But Philippe is more interested in preserving his business and so he is willing to work with the Nazis. Alyssa feels betrayed and devastated that she could have been so mistaken about her lover’s true character. There is heartache and hope in this story and fortunately a happy ending. I highly recommend it. I hope Camp writes more World War II stories.