Wartime Sweethearts

Lola Jaye

Apr 2019 · Random House

About this ebook

An English Girl. An American Soldier. A twin secret...

When Rose meets American GI William there is no denying the attraction between them...And even though she knows her family would not approve of her relationship with a black soldier, they can’t help but fall in love.

However Rose has a secret of her own and when war separates the sweethearts before she can confide in William, it is Rose who will have to deal with the consequences...

From the author of Orphan Sisters comes a moving and unique saga which gives a voice to the untold tales of our past.

Ratings and reviews

I decided to request this one when I saw the author tweeting about the forthcoming publication date on Twitter - and I'm so glad I did! Rose meets William when the GIs are posted to England during WWII. Rose falls deeply in love but she knows her family would not approve due to his heritage, and William feels exactly the same way about Rose. But war is a cruel master and they are separated before Rose can manage to share her secret with her beau. And the consequences are far reaching . . . What a story! Absorbing, engrossing, entertaining and very touching - it is a page-turning read. With poverty, tenderness and racism it is, at times, shocking. I believe that everyone in this world is equal regardless of race, creed, religion (or even what football team is supported) and the dreadful way some of the character were treated in their way through life, whilst true and believable, really saddened me. But that is only a part of this novel; with plenty going on this is beautifully written and flows smoothly throughout. The characters come alive on the page and are varied and interesting as well as so true-to-life. It is a wonderful creation - I couldn't find fault with this one even if I wanted to, and it has certainly brought author Lola Jaye onto my radar. I hope to find time to catch up with her previous novels and will certainly be looking out for any future offerings. Fully worthy of the full five stars which I'm delighted to give!

About the author

Lola Jaye has penned six novels and a self-help book for Quick Reads. Her work has been translated into several languages including Korean, German and Serbian. She grew up in South London and has also lived in Nigeria and America. She is a registered psychotherapist and currently runs a private practice in London.

Keep up to date with Lola via her website: www.lolajaye.com