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Beautiful Ava found love three times, but each ended tragically, leaving Ava as a single mother. When love comes back around, she doesn't know if she can feel such a powerful emotion again. Can she trust or let go of her independence once more?
This historical romance definitely makes readers blush, but the scenes are tastefully done. The romance heats up the book, while the historical references go down without lecturing, showing that the author is skilled in both literary elements. For example, when describing the Eiffel Tower's historical significance, Perroni writes, "Radio transmissions of German communications were intercepted from it, giving an edge to the French that the Germans had planned to bomb it." The book accurately describes society between WWI and WWII, the Depression, and the Dust Bowl. For instance, unwed mothers were shamed and shunned. Women's few work opportunities were in the factories. Children took care of their siblings, leaving school out of economic necessity. Single mothers were rare, but poverty was not. There were few breaks in life for the less privileged.
The novel’s life lessons also come at readers subtly, slipped seamlessly into the conversations: "When a person unburdens himself, it only leads to burdening someone else!" Fans of Perroni’s book, Ava, can rejoice that its heroine is back, straight-backed and strong. Those who missed the first novel will not want to miss out this time. However, this sequel stands alone just fine. New readers will soon join old ones in knowing and pulling for the unflappable and indefatigable mother of seven. A quick read, this book will make a day fly by like any superb romance novel should, making it the perfect fare for a summer day at the beach.