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The Great Fight: The Beauty Of Secrets & Lies
Lily Young is fighting a war on two fronts. One is against Mussolini's Blackshirts, who hunt her relentlessly, and the other is against her own body, as she carries Luigi's child in the midst of war-torn Italy.
Living in hiding at Casa del Sole, Lily is determined to protect her unborn child and maintain her love for Luigi. But when an unexpected accident forces her to deliver her baby prematurely, Lily's world turns upside down.
As she navigates the difficulties of motherhood in a war zone, Lily begins to realize that even the innocent are not safe. The horrors of war threaten to consume her life, and she wonders if she will ever be able to have a normal life with Luigi.
With danger lurking around every corner and secrets hiding in plain sight, Lily must fight to survive and protect her family. But in a world where even the strongest are brought to their knees, will Lily be able to emerge victorious?
Living in hiding at Casa del Sole, Lily is determined to protect her unborn child and maintain her love for Luigi. But when an unexpected accident forces her to deliver her baby prematurely, Lily's world turns upside down.
As she navigates the difficulties of motherhood in a war zone, Lily begins to realize that even the innocent are not safe. The horrors of war threaten to consume her life, and she wonders if she will ever be able to have a normal life with Luigi.
With danger lurking around every corner and secrets hiding in plain sight, Lily must fight to survive and protect her family. But in a world where even the strongest are brought to their knees, will Lily be able to emerge victorious?
48 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2022
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August 14, 2022
The Betrayal
This episode of Lily's story finds Lily awaiting the birth of her daughter who is to be named Gabriella. Luigi is still at war and she is still spying for the British.
Then the secret of her pregnancy is discovered by the British because of her friend's betrayal. The British question her then go silent.
A wounded Luigi returns and things get bad with the blackshirts. When an old friend Winston returns and offer's her a way back to England she feels she must go to protect Luigi.
Will Luigi and Lily be lost to each other forever? We will have to wait for the next book to find out.
Thanks to Faith Bloom for allowing me to read and review this book .
This episode of Lily's story finds Lily awaiting the birth of her daughter who is to be named Gabriella. Luigi is still at war and she is still spying for the British.
Then the secret of her pregnancy is discovered by the British because of her friend's betrayal. The British question her then go silent.
A wounded Luigi returns and things get bad with the blackshirts. When an old friend Winston returns and offer's her a way back to England she feels she must go to protect Luigi.
Will Luigi and Lily be lost to each other forever? We will have to wait for the next book to find out.
Thanks to Faith Bloom for allowing me to read and review this book .
June 23, 2022
The latest installment in Faith Isabel Bloom's saga lives up to the high expectations of earlier volumes. Bloom successfully handles a tricky balancing act, juggling fiction that is at once history, mystery, and suspense, with more than a little drama and pathos thrown in.
One criticism applies to this as well as the three earlier publications. While all have been well-paced and plotted, I would have been happier reading larger chunks of the narrative at a time. With half a series of my own already published, I certainly understand that each installment should end with a "cliff-hanger" or some such device that leaves readers anxious to get the next work, and Bloom accomplishes this objective successfully. Nevertheless, I found the present volume, which I received as an ARC, almost too short.
That said, the author has delivered yet another well-constructed story arc. In THE GREAT FIGHT, we become yet more emotionally involved with Lily, the crises she endures, the conflicts she faces, and the inevitable decision she ultimately makes. Bottom line: a compelling tale and a good read!
One criticism applies to this as well as the three earlier publications. While all have been well-paced and plotted, I would have been happier reading larger chunks of the narrative at a time. With half a series of my own already published, I certainly understand that each installment should end with a "cliff-hanger" or some such device that leaves readers anxious to get the next work, and Bloom accomplishes this objective successfully. Nevertheless, I found the present volume, which I received as an ARC, almost too short.
That said, the author has delivered yet another well-constructed story arc. In THE GREAT FIGHT, we become yet more emotionally involved with Lily, the crises she endures, the conflicts she faces, and the inevitable decision she ultimately makes. Bottom line: a compelling tale and a good read!
June 23, 2022
Heartwrenching
Book 4 of Faith Isabel Bloom’s historical romance series is heartbreaking in so any ways. Its 1940 and the war continues. With Luigi gone to the front lines and Mary returned home, Lily is by herself except for Mr. and Mrs. Gianelli. Working for the British gives her something to do, but if they ever find out she is pregnant with the enemy’s child it will be treason. I was not able to put this emotional story done till the last page and now I have to wait for Book 5 find out what becomes of Luigi and where life is going to take Lily. Very much worth the read.
I received an ARC of this book from the author in return for voluntarily writing an honest review.
Book 4 of Faith Isabel Bloom’s historical romance series is heartbreaking in so any ways. Its 1940 and the war continues. With Luigi gone to the front lines and Mary returned home, Lily is by herself except for Mr. and Mrs. Gianelli. Working for the British gives her something to do, but if they ever find out she is pregnant with the enemy’s child it will be treason. I was not able to put this emotional story done till the last page and now I have to wait for Book 5 find out what becomes of Luigi and where life is going to take Lily. Very much worth the read.
I received an ARC of this book from the author in return for voluntarily writing an honest review.
June 21, 2022
The opening line sets the tone for the entire story of this tale of torn alliances.
Pregnancy under the best of circumstances is fraught enough with anxiety and potential risks, but add wartime conditions of fear, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, etc. … Then to add a premature delivery? Without the other parent present for support and consolation?
War adversely affects everyone it touches – down to the depths of the soul where the damage lingers for decades.
Pregnancy under the best of circumstances is fraught enough with anxiety and potential risks, but add wartime conditions of fear, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, etc. … Then to add a premature delivery? Without the other parent present for support and consolation?
War adversely affects everyone it touches – down to the depths of the soul where the damage lingers for decades.
July 13, 2022
Absolutely great book but it’s so sad that Lily lost her daughter Gabriella at 3 days old and Luigi was away at war. When he return he was so sad by the lost of his daughter he spent a hour at the grave grieving. This book was filled with so many emotions for me from Lily giving birth to the baby dying to her leaving at the end. You must read this book it’s so good. . Another great one by Faith Isabel Bloom.
July 4, 2022
The heartbreak continues. Lily is still hiding, trying to protect her unborn child and pray for a life with Luigi. As the war rages on, she is losing hope. This series has happiness, love, loss and hope. I would recommend this Historical fiction. I received an advance copy of this book and this is my honest review.
August 27, 2022
This story is very heart wrenching. To be pregnant during peace times brings anxiety but in war time it must have been very difficult. This series has brought moments of joy, laughter, tears, and uncertainties. What will become of Lily in this foreign land?
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