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A Dangerous Sky
Two fighter pilots. One secret that could destroy them both.
England, 1940.
The sky over the Channel is filling with enemy aircraft, and every sortie could be a pilot’s last.
Flight Lieutenant Tom Ashford has survived long enough to know the rules: keep your men alive, keep your emotions buried, and never let anyone see what truly matters to you. War is ruthless to weakness and even more ruthless to secrets.
Pilot Officer Callum Fraser arrives at the squadron young, capable, and determined to prove himself in the brutal air war over southern England. Under Tom’s steady command, he learns quickly how to fight, how to survive, and how thin the line between courage and fear can be when the sky fills with fire.
But danger isn’t confined to the cockpit.
In the quiet spaces between missions - fog covered village lanes, silent barracks after midnight, and the lonely miles of the Sussex countryside something begins to grow between them. What starts as trust between pilots becomes something far more dangerous: a connection neither man can deny, and neither can afford to be discovered.
Because in wartime Britain, loving the wrong person can destroy a career… or worse.
As the Battle of Britain intensifies and losses mount, Tom and Callum must decide what they are willing to risk in the air, and on the ground.
Because some battles are fought at thirty thousand feet.
And some are fought in the heart.
A forbidden M/M romance set during the Battle of Britain.
England, 1940.
The sky over the Channel is filling with enemy aircraft, and every sortie could be a pilot’s last.
Flight Lieutenant Tom Ashford has survived long enough to know the rules: keep your men alive, keep your emotions buried, and never let anyone see what truly matters to you. War is ruthless to weakness and even more ruthless to secrets.
Pilot Officer Callum Fraser arrives at the squadron young, capable, and determined to prove himself in the brutal air war over southern England. Under Tom’s steady command, he learns quickly how to fight, how to survive, and how thin the line between courage and fear can be when the sky fills with fire.
But danger isn’t confined to the cockpit.
In the quiet spaces between missions - fog covered village lanes, silent barracks after midnight, and the lonely miles of the Sussex countryside something begins to grow between them. What starts as trust between pilots becomes something far more dangerous: a connection neither man can deny, and neither can afford to be discovered.
Because in wartime Britain, loving the wrong person can destroy a career… or worse.
As the Battle of Britain intensifies and losses mount, Tom and Callum must decide what they are willing to risk in the air, and on the ground.
Because some battles are fought at thirty thousand feet.
And some are fought in the heart.
A forbidden M/M romance set during the Battle of Britain.
- GenresHistorical Romance
543 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2026
About the author
Sebastian Haig
2 books2 followersSebastian Haig writes historical M/M romance set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
A lifelong enthusiast of military history, Sebastian has been fascinated by the people behind historical events from a young age. His love of history, combined with a passion for M/M romance, inspired him to write stories that explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals who served during times of conflict but were often forced to remain in the shadows.
His novels blend romance, danger, and historical authenticity, bringing forgotten and imagined love stories to life in some of history's most challenging settings.
When he's not writing, he's usually reading M/M romance, researching military history, or planning his next story.
A lifelong enthusiast of military history, Sebastian has been fascinated by the people behind historical events from a young age. His love of history, combined with a passion for M/M romance, inspired him to write stories that explore the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals who served during times of conflict but were often forced to remain in the shadows.
His novels blend romance, danger, and historical authenticity, bringing forgotten and imagined love stories to life in some of history's most challenging settings.
When he's not writing, he's usually reading M/M romance, researching military history, or planning his next story.
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July 9, 2026
4.5 stars. An excellent WWII romance focussing on two English fighter pilots. The history felt really accurate - the terminology (for those who aren't familiar there is a list at the end), the people, and the way homosexuality was viewed at the time. Tom and Callum were very multi-layered characters, and I particularly liked the bits about them as people out of the war, particularly around Tom's house. Having to constantly balance not showing attraction - trying too hard is as obvious as not trying hard enough - must have been so exhausting, it was such a relief the odd times when they could freely be together even for me as reader. A very touching and quiet HFN ending.
Thanks for the copy via NetGalley, I am happy to leave a voluntary review.
Thanks for the copy via NetGalley, I am happy to leave a voluntary review.
July 4, 2026
Set during the Battle of Britain (1940), Callum Fraser is assigned to the same air force section as Tom Ashford. They are both closeted, in fact, Callum is so closeted he isn’t even out to himself. Besides, if it is found out you are a homosexual, you could be kicked out of the military and shunned, and other such bad things.
So, the two of them carry on their affair, so to speak, with glances, touches, walks, fighting the Germans in the air. You know, the usual way things go.
This was a quiet sort of romance, because it had to be. Not there isn’t any sex, as there is when they get the chance to be behind closed doors.
I liked the basic story. Very well researched. I skipped over the M/M sex scenes, and kept wondering if they would be found out, or killed or whatever bad things could happen in war time. In the end, I was satisfied with the ending. Other reviewers have said it looks as though some things were kept open for a sequel, and that might be what happened.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. I received it as an eARC, but it has since been published.
So, the two of them carry on their affair, so to speak, with glances, touches, walks, fighting the Germans in the air. You know, the usual way things go.
This was a quiet sort of romance, because it had to be. Not there isn’t any sex, as there is when they get the chance to be behind closed doors.
I liked the basic story. Very well researched. I skipped over the M/M sex scenes, and kept wondering if they would be found out, or killed or whatever bad things could happen in war time. In the end, I was satisfied with the ending. Other reviewers have said it looks as though some things were kept open for a sequel, and that might be what happened.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. I received it as an eARC, but it has since been published.
May 20, 2026
✈️ Forbidden Love Above the Battle of Britain
A forbidden MM romance set during the Battle of Britain in 1940 between two fighter pilots? Yeah, this premise had me immediately interested.
This novel turned out to be much quieter and more layered than I expected in the best way possible. The romance is not loud or overly dramatic, but deeply emotional, restrained, and incredibly fitting for the time period. The entire book felt very cinematic through its atmosphere, setting, and descriptions. You could really feel the tension of wartime Britain hanging over every interaction.
Callum and Tom were both intriguing from the beginning. They are both rather quiet characters, emotionally reserved in different ways, but that’s exactly what made this story feel special and different from many contemporary MM romances. Their chemistry builds slowly, but the tension between them keeps burning throughout the whole novel. Watching them go from complete strangers, to flight partners and wingmen, and eventually lovers was beautifully done.
And yes… it did eventually get spicy 👀
But the spice was very balanced and realistic for the time and situation they were in. Don’t expect dirty talk, kink, or anything overly explicit. The intimacy felt meaningful, restrained, and emotionally connected rather than purely physical.
One thing that slightly frustrated me while reading was the heavy use of outdated military terminology and abbreviations without much explanation. If you’re not familiar with WWII aviation language, some parts can feel a bit difficult to follow. The 3rd person POV also isn’t usually my favorite style, though I got used to it over time.
What I really appreciated was how realistically the book portrayed homosexuality during that era — the fear of exposure, the secrecy, the isolation, and the emotional struggle of simply existing as a gay man during wartime. Reading stories like this really reminds you how far MM romance and queer representation have come compared to contemporary romances today… even though there is still room for improvement.
For a debut novel, this was honestly incredibly well done.
My only real complaint is that I wish there had been an epilogue or at least a little more closure emotionally. The ending feels quite open, but considering the setting, the war, and the fact that it was still 1940, I also understand why the author chose that route.
Breakdown:
⭐ Story: 4
🖤 Characters: 4
🌶 Spice: 2
Also… can someone PLEASE give this book an audiobook narrated by Shane East and Will M. WAtt? A girl can dream.
A forbidden MM romance set during the Battle of Britain in 1940 between two fighter pilots? Yeah, this premise had me immediately interested.
This novel turned out to be much quieter and more layered than I expected in the best way possible. The romance is not loud or overly dramatic, but deeply emotional, restrained, and incredibly fitting for the time period. The entire book felt very cinematic through its atmosphere, setting, and descriptions. You could really feel the tension of wartime Britain hanging over every interaction.
Callum and Tom were both intriguing from the beginning. They are both rather quiet characters, emotionally reserved in different ways, but that’s exactly what made this story feel special and different from many contemporary MM romances. Their chemistry builds slowly, but the tension between them keeps burning throughout the whole novel. Watching them go from complete strangers, to flight partners and wingmen, and eventually lovers was beautifully done.
And yes… it did eventually get spicy 👀
But the spice was very balanced and realistic for the time and situation they were in. Don’t expect dirty talk, kink, or anything overly explicit. The intimacy felt meaningful, restrained, and emotionally connected rather than purely physical.
One thing that slightly frustrated me while reading was the heavy use of outdated military terminology and abbreviations without much explanation. If you’re not familiar with WWII aviation language, some parts can feel a bit difficult to follow. The 3rd person POV also isn’t usually my favorite style, though I got used to it over time.
What I really appreciated was how realistically the book portrayed homosexuality during that era — the fear of exposure, the secrecy, the isolation, and the emotional struggle of simply existing as a gay man during wartime. Reading stories like this really reminds you how far MM romance and queer representation have come compared to contemporary romances today… even though there is still room for improvement.
For a debut novel, this was honestly incredibly well done.
My only real complaint is that I wish there had been an epilogue or at least a little more closure emotionally. The ending feels quite open, but considering the setting, the war, and the fact that it was still 1940, I also understand why the author chose that route.
Breakdown:
⭐ Story: 4
🖤 Characters: 4
🌶 Spice: 2
Also… can someone PLEASE give this book an audiobook narrated by Shane East and Will M. WAtt? A girl can dream.
April 7, 2026
I absolutely devoured this book. If you’re a fan of historical m/m fiction with a twist of WW2 drama through it this is the book for you. I love the characters of Tom and Callum and their individual challenges. and hope they at least make a cameo appearance in other books in the series. Please release book 2 soon! Haha.
June 27, 2026
Rating: 2.5* of five
The Publisher Says: Two fighter pilots. One secret that could destroy them both.
England, 1940.
The sky over the Channel is filling with enemy aircraft, and every sortie could be a pilot’s last.
Flight Lieutenant Tom Ashford has survived long enough to know the rules: keep your men alive, keep your emotions buried, and never let anyone see what truly matters to you. War is ruthless to weakness and even more ruthless to secrets.
Pilot Officer Callum Fraser arrives at the squadron young, capable, and determined to prove himself in the brutal air war over southern England. Under Tom’s steady command, he learns quickly how to fight, how to survive, and how thin the line between courage and fear can be when the sky fills with fire.
But danger isn’t confined to the cockpit.
In the quiet spaces between missions—fog covered village lanes, silent barracks after midnight, and the lonely miles of the Sussex countryside something begins to grow between them. What starts as trust between pilots becomes something far more dangerous: a connection neither man can deny, and neither can afford to be discovered.
Because in wartime Britain, loving the wrong person can destroy a career… or worse.
As the Battle of Britain intensifies and losses mount, Tom and Callum must decide what they are willing to risk in the air, and on the ground.
Because some battles are fought at thirty thousand feet.
And some are fought in the heart.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA NETGALLEY. THANK YOU.
My Review: Blandly competent. WAAAY too long. Unmemorable prose, a subtitle that's a log line, a synopsis that's ridiculously overcomplicated and simultaneously portentous and uninformative as well as clearly designed to be read on a smartphone...not much thrilled me about this read except finishing it.
Which I did, so there are 2.5 stars.
Sebastian Haig only wants $3.99 for the Kindle edition, so if you need to fill a few hours...
The Publisher Says: Two fighter pilots. One secret that could destroy them both.
England, 1940.
The sky over the Channel is filling with enemy aircraft, and every sortie could be a pilot’s last.
Flight Lieutenant Tom Ashford has survived long enough to know the rules: keep your men alive, keep your emotions buried, and never let anyone see what truly matters to you. War is ruthless to weakness and even more ruthless to secrets.
Pilot Officer Callum Fraser arrives at the squadron young, capable, and determined to prove himself in the brutal air war over southern England. Under Tom’s steady command, he learns quickly how to fight, how to survive, and how thin the line between courage and fear can be when the sky fills with fire.
But danger isn’t confined to the cockpit.
In the quiet spaces between missions—fog covered village lanes, silent barracks after midnight, and the lonely miles of the Sussex countryside something begins to grow between them. What starts as trust between pilots becomes something far more dangerous: a connection neither man can deny, and neither can afford to be discovered.
Because in wartime Britain, loving the wrong person can destroy a career… or worse.
As the Battle of Britain intensifies and losses mount, Tom and Callum must decide what they are willing to risk in the air, and on the ground.
Because some battles are fought at thirty thousand feet.
And some are fought in the heart.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA NETGALLEY. THANK YOU.
My Review: Blandly competent. WAAAY too long. Unmemorable prose, a subtitle that's a log line, a synopsis that's ridiculously overcomplicated and simultaneously portentous and uninformative as well as clearly designed to be read on a smartphone...not much thrilled me about this read except finishing it.
Which I did, so there are 2.5 stars.
Sebastian Haig only wants $3.99 for the Kindle edition, so if you need to fill a few hours...
June 28, 2026
A Dangerous Sky is the kind of historical romance that sweeps you into the terror of wartime flight and then quietly wrecks you in the stillness between missions. Set against the Battle of Britain, it follows Tom Ashford and Callum Fraser as their bond deepens from trust in the cockpit to something far more dangerous on the ground, where one wrong look could cost them everything. The aerial combat has real weight, with every scramble, loss, and close call sharpening the stakes, but what lingers most is the aching push and pull of two men trying to hold onto love in a world built to punish it. Between the roar of Hurricanes over the Channel and the hush of barracks after dark, this is a tense, tender, beautifully bittersweet story about courage, secrecy, and finding one person worth risking your life for in more ways than one.
September 11, 2026
An entertaining, emotional read of love and war.
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