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Into The Unknown
Can love survive war?
London on 3 September 1939 is in upheaval. War is inevitable. Into this turmoil steps Kate Sheridan newly arrived from Ireland to live with her aunt and uncle and look for work. When she meets Flight Lieutenant Charlie Butler sparks fly, but he is a notorious womaniser. Should she ignore all the warnings and get involved with a ladies man whose life will be in daily danger?
Charlie Butler has no intention of getting involved with a woman. But when he meets Kate his resolve is shattered. Should he allow his heart to rule his head and fall for a nineteen-year-old Irish girl while there is a war to fight?
Private conflicts and personal doubts are soon overshadowed. Will Kate and Charlie’s love survive separation, parental disapproval and loss?
London on 3 September 1939 is in upheaval. War is inevitable. Into this turmoil steps Kate Sheridan newly arrived from Ireland to live with her aunt and uncle and look for work. When she meets Flight Lieutenant Charlie Butler sparks fly, but he is a notorious womaniser. Should she ignore all the warnings and get involved with a ladies man whose life will be in daily danger?
Charlie Butler has no intention of getting involved with a woman. But when he meets Kate his resolve is shattered. Should he allow his heart to rule his head and fall for a nineteen-year-old Irish girl while there is a war to fight?
Private conflicts and personal doubts are soon overshadowed. Will Kate and Charlie’s love survive separation, parental disapproval and loss?
290 pages
First published May 5, 2015
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Lorna Peel
21 books166 followersLorna Peel writes historical fiction and mystery romance novels set in Ireland and the UK. She is best known for The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series, a gritty family saga set in 19th-century Ireland. Lorna worked as a professional genealogist and tour guide for many years but now writes full time. She is passionate about history and enjoys researching her family tree and disappearing down research rabbit holes.
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September 8, 2015
Into the Unknown is a fantastic look at the changes that took place in traditional relationships between men and women during the Second World War. With few options in the 1930’s, Kate Sheridan left Ireland for London, to find work. This is where she met the cocky ladies’ man and fighter pilot, Charlie Butler. Their story is one that will drive people crazy.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I like my history old, really old…I’m talking about shield walls and swords, however, sometimes it is fun to look at stories a little closer to home. The Second World War was a time of great change; changes in technology, in warfare, in relationships and for the place of women within our society. Lorna Peel has chosen this time and place for a compelling story of the modern soldier and the new independent woman.
Kate and Charlie experienced tremendous tragedies that pushed them together, while at the same time, pulled them apart. It was not an easy relationship, but one that I wanted to see overcome all of the roadblocks thrown in its way. As a reader, I was able to feel the character’s torment.
Something that I really enjoyed about Into the Unknown is the setting created by Lorna Peel, as well as how much things have changed in such a short time. Kate and Charlie had to work so much harder to maintain the communication that was necessary to make a relationship work.
Into the Unknown is a well written book that explores a developing relationship during a tumultuous time. It is a story that will pull the reader into the story and keep you engaged until the end.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I like my history old, really old…I’m talking about shield walls and swords, however, sometimes it is fun to look at stories a little closer to home. The Second World War was a time of great change; changes in technology, in warfare, in relationships and for the place of women within our society. Lorna Peel has chosen this time and place for a compelling story of the modern soldier and the new independent woman.
Kate and Charlie experienced tremendous tragedies that pushed them together, while at the same time, pulled them apart. It was not an easy relationship, but one that I wanted to see overcome all of the roadblocks thrown in its way. As a reader, I was able to feel the character’s torment.
Something that I really enjoyed about Into the Unknown is the setting created by Lorna Peel, as well as how much things have changed in such a short time. Kate and Charlie had to work so much harder to maintain the communication that was necessary to make a relationship work.
Into the Unknown is a well written book that explores a developing relationship during a tumultuous time. It is a story that will pull the reader into the story and keep you engaged until the end.
December 18, 2023
An emotional story!! I really enjoyed this, Kate and Charlie’s story was realistic and showed how relationships change during the test of war and hardship. I liked the pacing too, as the events of war came and went but nothing felt rushed or too dragged out. A beautiful ending, as well! 🥰
January 1, 2024
FANTASTIC READ
I loved this book from start to finish, and could not stop reading it. The storyline follows Kate and Charlie through the second world war. Their love for each other could not be any stronger from the time they meet. Then comes a time when both are tested through tragedy at it's worst.
Charlie ends up with a breakdown, still he flys until he's told he must have a break, before he can do it he has to fly again, ending up in more tragedy for himself and Kate.
All characters are well place, and certainly come across as real and true to the books time and place.
A highly recommend read. Frances.
I loved this book from start to finish, and could not stop reading it. The storyline follows Kate and Charlie through the second world war. Their love for each other could not be any stronger from the time they meet. Then comes a time when both are tested through tragedy at it's worst.
Charlie ends up with a breakdown, still he flys until he's told he must have a break, before he can do it he has to fly again, ending up in more tragedy for himself and Kate.
All characters are well place, and certainly come across as real and true to the books time and place.
A highly recommend read. Frances.
April 17, 2015
The story opens in 1939, as Kate Sheridan leaves her home and strict parents in rural Ireland to live with her aunt and uncle in London. This move allows Kate an element of freedom she has never had before, but England is on the cusp of war and London is no longer a safe haven. When Kate meets the devilishly handsome Flight Lieutenant Charlie Butler during an air raid, the course of both their lives is changed forever. What then follows is a story which follows the lives of both Kate and Charlie during the course of the war. They face many difficulties, and their love affair is subject to, not just the challenge of separation, but also bears the burden of parental disapproval and the heartbreak of loss on a grand scale.
Into the Unknown is a sympathetic look at the uncertainty of life during the Second World War. The characters are believable; I found both Kate and Charlie to be worthy protagonists and enjoyed watching their characters grow in maturity as the novel progressed. Their individual wartime experiences are sensitively explored and their thoughts and feelings are both realistic and thought provoking.
I really enjoyed the story and was absorbed from the beginning in the way Kate and Charlie's lives progressed. I genuinely cared about what happened to them and testament to the author’s skill at storytelling, I read the book almost in one sitting, as I wanted to find out how the story progressed.
Well worth reading of you enjoyed WW2 romances.
Into the Unknown is a sympathetic look at the uncertainty of life during the Second World War. The characters are believable; I found both Kate and Charlie to be worthy protagonists and enjoyed watching their characters grow in maturity as the novel progressed. Their individual wartime experiences are sensitively explored and their thoughts and feelings are both realistic and thought provoking.
I really enjoyed the story and was absorbed from the beginning in the way Kate and Charlie's lives progressed. I genuinely cared about what happened to them and testament to the author’s skill at storytelling, I read the book almost in one sitting, as I wanted to find out how the story progressed.
Well worth reading of you enjoyed WW2 romances.
August 4, 2015
This historical romance is set in England during World War Two. I found myself drawn into the story of Kate and Charlie, following them through the ups and downs of their relationship and of the war. I enjoyed the snippets of history intertwined with the story, there was enough for you to understand the major events taking place without it feeling like a history lesson. I felt the era was described realistically without being too horrific.
Into the Unknown helped me understand what the attitude of the English toward the Irish was like during the war. That was something I'd never really thought about before. It also brought home how difficult it was to stay in touch with loved ones during the war and how you may only see your partner once a year.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
Into the Unknown helped me understand what the attitude of the English toward the Irish was like during the war. That was something I'd never really thought about before. It also brought home how difficult it was to stay in touch with loved ones during the war and how you may only see your partner once a year.
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
August 27, 2018
The reason I was interested in reading Into the Unknown was that it was set in London during WW2. Unfortunately most of the events take place elsewhere. The descriptions of London revolve around the characters and Oxford Street. Some of the story is okay such as battle descriptions but some years are discussed in a few short paragraphs. One of the good parts of this book is that its a very fast read, so you will actually finish it. The book wasn't first me.
March 30, 2015
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July 31, 2020
Can’t finish this book
This is a very thin story that rushes between sex scenes. Not much of a plot. It certainly isn’t literature. I wasted my time.
This is a very thin story that rushes between sex scenes. Not much of a plot. It certainly isn’t literature. I wasted my time.
November 23, 2021
Can love survive war?
London on 3 September 1939 is in upheaval. War is inevitable. Into this turmoil steps Kate Sheridan, newly arrived from Ireland to live with her aunt and uncle and look for work. When she meets Flight Lieutenant Charlie Butler sparks fly, but he is a notorious womaniser. Should she ignore all the warnings and get involved with a ladies man whose life will be in daily danger?Charlie Butler has no intention of getting involved with a woman. But when he meets Kate his resolve is shattered. Should he allow his heart to rule his head and fall for a 19yo Irish girl while there is a war to fight?Private conflicts and personal doubts are soon overshadowed. Will Kate and Charlie’s love survive separation, parental disapproval and loss?Emerald Isle is the poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside, first referred to in print by William Drennan in his poem "When Erin first rose".Women in the WAAF came from all walks of life and from around the world. By 1943, 48 nationalities were represented in the force including Irish, Caribbean and Polish women.Day in, day out, they diligently did their duty. Great strength of character was required by many WAAFs in continuing to work despite the loss of friends and loved ones.Radiograms are a combined radio and record player built into a cabinet with a speaker.The policy of Irish neutrality during WWII was adopted by the Oireachtas at the instigation of the Taoiseach Éamon de Valera upon the outbreak of war in Europe. It was maintained throughout the conflict, in spite of several German air raids by aircraft that missed their intended British targets, and attacks on Ireland's shipping fleet by Allies and Axis alike. This period is known in the Republic of Ireland as "the Emergency", owing to the wording of the constitutional article employed to suspend normal government of the country.Pursuing a policy of neutrality required maintaining a balance between the strict observance of non-alignment and the taking of
practical steps to repel or discourage an invasion from either of the two warring parties. 'Taffy' and 'Paddy' were informal titles addressed to a Welshman and Irishman.
London on 3 September 1939 is in upheaval. War is inevitable. Into this turmoil steps Kate Sheridan, newly arrived from Ireland to live with her aunt and uncle and look for work. When she meets Flight Lieutenant Charlie Butler sparks fly, but he is a notorious womaniser. Should she ignore all the warnings and get involved with a ladies man whose life will be in daily danger?Charlie Butler has no intention of getting involved with a woman. But when he meets Kate his resolve is shattered. Should he allow his heart to rule his head and fall for a 19yo Irish girl while there is a war to fight?Private conflicts and personal doubts are soon overshadowed. Will Kate and Charlie’s love survive separation, parental disapproval and loss?Emerald Isle is the poetic name for Ireland due to its green countryside, first referred to in print by William Drennan in his poem "When Erin first rose".Women in the WAAF came from all walks of life and from around the world. By 1943, 48 nationalities were represented in the force including Irish, Caribbean and Polish women.Day in, day out, they diligently did their duty. Great strength of character was required by many WAAFs in continuing to work despite the loss of friends and loved ones.Radiograms are a combined radio and record player built into a cabinet with a speaker.The policy of Irish neutrality during WWII was adopted by the Oireachtas at the instigation of the Taoiseach Éamon de Valera upon the outbreak of war in Europe. It was maintained throughout the conflict, in spite of several German air raids by aircraft that missed their intended British targets, and attacks on Ireland's shipping fleet by Allies and Axis alike. This period is known in the Republic of Ireland as "the Emergency", owing to the wording of the constitutional article employed to suspend normal government of the country.Pursuing a policy of neutrality required maintaining a balance between the strict observance of non-alignment and the taking of
practical steps to repel or discourage an invasion from either of the two warring parties. 'Taffy' and 'Paddy' were informal titles addressed to a Welshman and Irishman.
June 23, 2020
I have just finished another of Lorna Peel’s novels and like her others this one does not disappoint with a mix of history and romance. Ms Peel has given us two strong characters in Kate and Charlie and we get up close and personal with them, learning about their families and their lives growing up, and the hurts and challenges which have made them what they are.
With these characters, we walk the streets of London and the roads of rural England, take part in dog fights during the Battle of Britain and even visit Ireland. With them, we experience the terror of the Blitz, smell the dust and smoke and share their heartbreak of losing loved ones. Through it all we hope for the survival of their love as they struggle to put their broken lives back together.
This was a wonderful read and I will be waiting eagerly for her next novel!
With these characters, we walk the streets of London and the roads of rural England, take part in dog fights during the Battle of Britain and even visit Ireland. With them, we experience the terror of the Blitz, smell the dust and smoke and share their heartbreak of losing loved ones. Through it all we hope for the survival of their love as they struggle to put their broken lives back together.
This was a wonderful read and I will be waiting eagerly for her next novel!
August 15, 2025
I love reading about WW2 in Britain and have been looking for a while to find a book that balances the hardships of war with a good, well-written romance.
Unfortunately, this book wasn't that.
The characters are unlikeable, especially the male lead. Their interactions feel stifled and unnatural and they do not talk at all like real people.Their thoughts and internal monologues are all over the place and there really is not a lot of emotional depth nor maturity to them.
All that could have been forgiven and chalked up to ‘they live in different times’, if the writing was actually good. Which sadly, it isn't. Historical facts are just strewn in at random, some years are barely touched.
All in all, the book felt very juvenile, despite talking about sex constantly.
Unfortunately, this book wasn't that.
The characters are unlikeable, especially the male lead. Their interactions feel stifled and unnatural and they do not talk at all like real people.Their thoughts and internal monologues are all over the place and there really is not a lot of emotional depth nor maturity to them.
All that could have been forgiven and chalked up to ‘they live in different times’, if the writing was actually good. Which sadly, it isn't. Historical facts are just strewn in at random, some years are barely touched.
All in all, the book felt very juvenile, despite talking about sex constantly.
April 21, 2021
Kate and Charlie are in love and WWII is raging.
Kate has come from Ireland to stay in England with family and while there meets Charlie who is a devastatingly handsome RAF pilot,twelve yrs.her Senior.
They fall instantly in love and the book.centers around everything they went thru to keep their love alive, during harrowing circumstances.
There are
some rather mature scenes in the book,which would best be suited for eighteen or older.
Would hold your interest,if more interested in romance then actual war events.
Kate has come from Ireland to stay in England with family and while there meets Charlie who is a devastatingly handsome RAF pilot,twelve yrs.her Senior.
They fall instantly in love and the book.centers around everything they went thru to keep their love alive, during harrowing circumstances.
There are
some rather mature scenes in the book,which would best be suited for eighteen or older.
Would hold your interest,if more interested in romance then actual war events.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 16, 2020
A wonderful story!
This was such an interesting story filled with the tragedy of war, the bravery of the men and women who served in the RAF and WAAF and romance in those terrible times.
This was such an interesting story filled with the tragedy of war, the bravery of the men and women who served in the RAF and WAAF and romance in those terrible times.
March 13, 2021
Enjoyed reading..
July 8, 2021
The book was amazing and treat to read
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2021
i’m crying tears of joy, i don’t know why this book is so underrated it’s literally so so beautiful
if you like war romances than read this now !!
if you like war romances than read this now !!
November 8, 2023
A wonderful book, touching and meaningful, highly recommended.
January 14, 2024
TW Rape
Gross
Gross
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2015
Emotional and poignant. Beautifully done
Into the Unknown is a real page-turner, where the plot and the central romance takes place against the backdrop of one of the most traumatic times in what is still, for many, in living memory. It is first and foremost a beautiful romance between the young and headstrong Kate, who comes to England from Ireland against her Catholic father’s wishes, and Charlie, a Flight Lieutenant who is, shall we say, a bit of a ‘ladies man!’
Sparks fly between Kate and Charlie, mirroring their sizzling mutual attraction, and the pair soon embark on a love affair which they fit around their respective duties in the RAF and WAAF. There are some sensual scenes between the couple as they snatch precious moments, conscious that their time together could be curtailed by the vagaries of war at any moment. Charlie, despite caring for Kate very deeply, vows not to consider marriage until the war is over. Throughout I wondered at his real motives for this stance – was it really due to him having witnessed the death of many of his RAF colleagues and their grieving widows as he stated, or does his fear of commitment go deeper?
Kate is a strong character and deals with what life throws at her with a great deal of strength and dignity. Her role in the WAAF reflects how important the role of women was during the war. However, there are limits to what even a strong person can survive with what life has in store for her. Indeed, the war is not kind to Kate or Charlie and they both experience their own personal tragedies, some which pull them together and others which tear them apart. It is touch and go as to whether their love will survive what war throws at them.
I am no expert on this period of history, but to me the novel did a fantastic job of reflecting the political and military realities of the time without detracting from the central plot and romance. I particularly liked how the heroine was Irish, as this gave the author the opportunity to introduce the dynamic of Anglo-Irish relations to the story.
The descriptions of Charlie and his RAF colleagues engaging in conflicts in the air, their friendly banter on the ground and life on the home front is all brought vividly to life by the author. She also does not shy away from the horrors of wartime bombing raids and the physical and psychological injuries suffered by survivors. Some scenes were real tear-jerkers and I reached for a tissue on more than one occasion after my eyes filled up. I'm pleased to say though that I was very happy with the novel's resolution!
To sum up, Lorna Peel's Into The Unknown is definitely a read that I'd recommend to readers of historical romance, especially those who like a hefty dose of realism. Please note, a copy of the book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
Into the Unknown is a real page-turner, where the plot and the central romance takes place against the backdrop of one of the most traumatic times in what is still, for many, in living memory. It is first and foremost a beautiful romance between the young and headstrong Kate, who comes to England from Ireland against her Catholic father’s wishes, and Charlie, a Flight Lieutenant who is, shall we say, a bit of a ‘ladies man!’
Sparks fly between Kate and Charlie, mirroring their sizzling mutual attraction, and the pair soon embark on a love affair which they fit around their respective duties in the RAF and WAAF. There are some sensual scenes between the couple as they snatch precious moments, conscious that their time together could be curtailed by the vagaries of war at any moment. Charlie, despite caring for Kate very deeply, vows not to consider marriage until the war is over. Throughout I wondered at his real motives for this stance – was it really due to him having witnessed the death of many of his RAF colleagues and their grieving widows as he stated, or does his fear of commitment go deeper?
Kate is a strong character and deals with what life throws at her with a great deal of strength and dignity. Her role in the WAAF reflects how important the role of women was during the war. However, there are limits to what even a strong person can survive with what life has in store for her. Indeed, the war is not kind to Kate or Charlie and they both experience their own personal tragedies, some which pull them together and others which tear them apart. It is touch and go as to whether their love will survive what war throws at them.
I am no expert on this period of history, but to me the novel did a fantastic job of reflecting the political and military realities of the time without detracting from the central plot and romance. I particularly liked how the heroine was Irish, as this gave the author the opportunity to introduce the dynamic of Anglo-Irish relations to the story.
The descriptions of Charlie and his RAF colleagues engaging in conflicts in the air, their friendly banter on the ground and life on the home front is all brought vividly to life by the author. She also does not shy away from the horrors of wartime bombing raids and the physical and psychological injuries suffered by survivors. Some scenes were real tear-jerkers and I reached for a tissue on more than one occasion after my eyes filled up. I'm pleased to say though that I was very happy with the novel's resolution!
To sum up, Lorna Peel's Into The Unknown is definitely a read that I'd recommend to readers of historical romance, especially those who like a hefty dose of realism. Please note, a copy of the book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.
August 17, 2015
Into the Unknown tells the story of a young Irish woman, Kate Sheridan, as she makes the journey to England at the beginning of World War II. Her father is staunchly opposed to this move, wanting her to go to America, instead, but her mother prevails and Kate goes to London to live with her mother’s sister and her family. Kate has recently graduated from the equivalent of business school and is ready to find a job. Kate soon meets Charlie Butler, the elder son of the family who lives across the street from her family. Charlie is an RAF pilot with a girl in every port, but he soon develops eyes for Kate. Both his father and Kate’s uncle warn Charlie off of Kate, but Kate is different from the easy women he’s been used to. The two end up falling in love with one another, and face numerous trials, as one might expect in a book set in war-torn England.
I truly enjoyed this book, despite some of the other reviews to the contrary. It allows for a glimpse into the lives of lovers during wartime, and it allows for a glimpse at how the English felt about the Irish during World War II. I felt that Ms. Peel’s descriptions were her strong suit in this novel; I really felt as though I was living through the bombings, et cetera, with Kate and Charlie. I really appreciated the strength expressed by Kate, and I worried along with her over Charlie’s sorties as an RAF pilot.
Because this book takes place in wartime, I was extremely worried whether or not there would be a happy ending. I will not spoil anything about the book except to reassure other readers that it does, indeed, have a happy ending, though it takes both the hero and heroine much effort and much growing up in order to reach that happy ending.
I recommend this book to those who love literature set in World War II but, because of the sexual situations and depictions of violence, I would only recommend it to mature readers of 16+.
Reviewed for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock
I truly enjoyed this book, despite some of the other reviews to the contrary. It allows for a glimpse into the lives of lovers during wartime, and it allows for a glimpse at how the English felt about the Irish during World War II. I felt that Ms. Peel’s descriptions were her strong suit in this novel; I really felt as though I was living through the bombings, et cetera, with Kate and Charlie. I really appreciated the strength expressed by Kate, and I worried along with her over Charlie’s sorties as an RAF pilot.
Because this book takes place in wartime, I was extremely worried whether or not there would be a happy ending. I will not spoil anything about the book except to reassure other readers that it does, indeed, have a happy ending, though it takes both the hero and heroine much effort and much growing up in order to reach that happy ending.
I recommend this book to those who love literature set in World War II but, because of the sexual situations and depictions of violence, I would only recommend it to mature readers of 16+.
Reviewed for Paranormal Romance and Authors that Rock
August 18, 2015
Rating 3.5 Stars
Vikki’s Musings
When I agreed to participate in this tour for Into the Unknown, I was very excited to read and review this book. I have read several WWII romances over the last year and enjoyed them a great deal. Into the Unknown gave a great deal of insight into what it must have been like to live during this terrible war.
Since the book description gives just the right amount of information, I will forego doing any type of synopsis. Ms. Peel has interwoven the history of this time with a masterful touch into an interesting and unique love story. I was pulled into the story right away. I loved the growing relationship between Kate and Charlie until I reached the 70% point of the book. After that I became disenchanted. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that Kate’s reaction to the event that happens at that point of the story was out of character for her and changed the flow of the story for me.
As a story of the times, this is a fantastic look at how it must have been for couples during WWII. Kate and Charlie rarely got to see each other, going months and more in between visits. I could grasp how difficult it must have been to keep a relationship going, and how easily a couple could grow apart. Kate and Charlie suffered tremendous loss. While Kate soldiered on, Charlie did not deal with his loss nearly as well, which weakened their connection.
I thoroughly enjoyed the historical elements of Into the Unknown and for that alone, I am glad I read this book. It’s unfortunate that for me the love story fell apart. However, the book does have a satisfying ending. If you want to read a great account of WWII and the impact it had on relationships, then I recommend reading Into the Unknown. Happy reading!
Vikki’s Musings
When I agreed to participate in this tour for Into the Unknown, I was very excited to read and review this book. I have read several WWII romances over the last year and enjoyed them a great deal. Into the Unknown gave a great deal of insight into what it must have been like to live during this terrible war.
Since the book description gives just the right amount of information, I will forego doing any type of synopsis. Ms. Peel has interwoven the history of this time with a masterful touch into an interesting and unique love story. I was pulled into the story right away. I loved the growing relationship between Kate and Charlie until I reached the 70% point of the book. After that I became disenchanted. Without giving too much away, I’ll just say that Kate’s reaction to the event that happens at that point of the story was out of character for her and changed the flow of the story for me.
As a story of the times, this is a fantastic look at how it must have been for couples during WWII. Kate and Charlie rarely got to see each other, going months and more in between visits. I could grasp how difficult it must have been to keep a relationship going, and how easily a couple could grow apart. Kate and Charlie suffered tremendous loss. While Kate soldiered on, Charlie did not deal with his loss nearly as well, which weakened their connection.
I thoroughly enjoyed the historical elements of Into the Unknown and for that alone, I am glad I read this book. It’s unfortunate that for me the love story fell apart. However, the book does have a satisfying ending. If you want to read a great account of WWII and the impact it had on relationships, then I recommend reading Into the Unknown. Happy reading!
August 17, 2015
Into The Unknown is about Kate Sheridan, a young woman arriving in England on the day England declared war on Germany during World War II. She is from Ireland, her mother is English but her father is Irish and she was raised in Ireland. She wanted to go find work after college and choose England to go and live with her aunt, her mother’s sister, uncle, grandmother and nephew. She finds work but is not happy with the harassment from her boss. She also meets RAF lieutenant Charlie Butler, the young man who lived across the road from her aunt’s house. For Kate she is smitten right away, but everyone warns her away from the older man who has a way with all the young women. Charlie on the other hand is very taken with Kate as well, but she is only nineteen to his twenty-seven. He feels she is a little too young for him but he can’t stop thinking about her. He treats her different from all the other women he has dated, but will they make it last? I won’t say anymore I will let you find out.
This book was really good. This book is great for people who love historical romances. It starts when England declares war on Germany and goes through to the end of the war. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romances as well as historical romances. The only warning I would give is there are a few sexual situations.
I’m giving this book 4 fangs.
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
This book was really good. This book is great for people who love historical romances. It starts when England declares war on Germany and goes through to the end of the war. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romances as well as historical romances. The only warning I would give is there are a few sexual situations.
I’m giving this book 4 fangs.
Reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock.
July 1, 2015
The story is set in London in the year 1939; as many of you know this is around WWII and very difficult times in the region where everyone is just worry about war coming to their doors.
It revolves around RAF Lieutenant Charlie Butler and Kate Sheridan. Charlie is handsome lieutenant and Kate is a young beautiful Irish girl. She moves in his neighborhood and soon they are both falling in love. The story is not as fast as you’ll want it to be as the author is showcasing a lot of WWII concerns from the era; which is useful information and enjoyable information especially if you like historical. Charlie forgets all about War once he meets Kate and starts courting her, but young and naïve Kate is faced with Charlie’s reputation and things don’t go as expected.
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It revolves around RAF Lieutenant Charlie Butler and Kate Sheridan. Charlie is handsome lieutenant and Kate is a young beautiful Irish girl. She moves in his neighborhood and soon they are both falling in love. The story is not as fast as you’ll want it to be as the author is showcasing a lot of WWII concerns from the era; which is useful information and enjoyable information especially if you like historical. Charlie forgets all about War once he meets Kate and starts courting her, but young and naïve Kate is faced with Charlie’s reputation and things don’t go as expected.
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October 30, 2016
An utterly charming and captivating WW2 story with a bit of romance, excellent characters and history.
The protagonists are a brave couple who meet during the beginning of the war and who face personal and professional choices to do their part for the war effort.
It starts in 1939 with Kate arriving in London on the day war breaks out, meeting pilot and alleged womanizer Charlie, who is a neighbour to the family she's staying with. He asks her out and by doing that he forces her to decide what she wants to do with her life in the the UK.
Their relationship is influenced by these decision as well as by the war.
This reads easily, includes some scenes of sexual nature and is very enjoyable.
Something for everyone: lovers of romance and history will enjoy this the most.
Definitely worth a read.
The protagonists are a brave couple who meet during the beginning of the war and who face personal and professional choices to do their part for the war effort.
It starts in 1939 with Kate arriving in London on the day war breaks out, meeting pilot and alleged womanizer Charlie, who is a neighbour to the family she's staying with. He asks her out and by doing that he forces her to decide what she wants to do with her life in the the UK.
Their relationship is influenced by these decision as well as by the war.
This reads easily, includes some scenes of sexual nature and is very enjoyable.
Something for everyone: lovers of romance and history will enjoy this the most.
Definitely worth a read.
June 10, 2015
3.5/5.0
Taking place in England during the Second World War, this historical romance starts at a comfortable pace, but the events of war quickly hasten the tempo.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Taking place in England during the Second World War, this historical romance starts at a comfortable pace, but the events of war quickly hasten the tempo.
Read full review in the 2015 June issue of InD'tale Magazine.
August 4, 2015
Review coming soon to a computer screen near you.
September 8, 2015
#amreading entertaining story with many twists and turns
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