A Moment After Dark by Janet Raye Stevens is a captivating novel that seamlessly weaves together elements of history, paranormal mystery, and suspense. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this book takes readers on a thrilling journey through a world filled with secrets and intrigue.

The author does a remarkable job of immersing readers in the era of World War II, with vivid descriptions of the wartime setting and the struggles faced by the characters. The historical details are meticulously researched and add depth to the story, making the events feel all the more real.

The paranormal elements of the story are expertly woven into the narrative, adding an extra layer of suspense and mystery.
A Moment After Dark is a page-turner from start to finish, with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. The author has crafted a gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of the supernatural, all set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in history.

This is a fun read, if you like noir-ish romance/paranormal books. It's set during the early days of World War II, so it helps if you're into the language and pop culture of that time period. Some of the standard romance novel tropes are lurking: those aside, there's also an examination of mob mentality and prejudice that is timely today. Addie, the h, must come to terms not only with her supernatural talent for seeing into others' futures and the attitudes of her town and family towards her, but she must also determine where she stands with her German heritage. And while the plot overall is light escapism, there are some "Dead Zone" vibes and a couple of satisfyingly creepy scenes. I thought Addie was a sympathetic, well-fleshed out character and I liked Jack, the H, from the beginning but even more as I got into the story.

The only reasons I'm giving this book 4 stars instead of 5 are that it got off to a bit of a sluggish start, and there were a few plot points that made me go "hmm" along with a smattering of scenes that seemed a bit disconnected. POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD.................................................................. For example, I couldn't figure out why Jack chose to test Addie's abilities out in public, with the eyes of everyone in town already on her, and why she would agree to it, when she's tired of being a "freak." Also, Addie is strangely indecisive after deciding to join up with Jack. She wants to try to get him alone to talk to him. But right after he saves her from the townspeople's wrath, she declines his ride home, saying she's just going to walk to work (?). Also odd: Addie's cousin Marta seems unaware that Addie was attacked, but wouldn't Marta have heard the commotion from where she was or at least have caught wind of the news? There is never a family discussion about the event, or even a question about how Addie got away. One more detail that bothered me: Addie is a sheltered girl; still, it's hard to believe that she never asked Agent Thompson for a form of ID and immediately bought his story after meeting him.

There is a nice level of slow-burn steam between Jack and Addie, and I really liked how their powers meshed. However, there is nothing more than kissing, in case this is deal-breaker for you (maybe in a future book in the series?). A subplot involving Michael, another of Addie's cousins, and Jack's partner Virginia is interesting and I felt it could have been even more thoroughly developed.

The ending is action-packed and there was a nice twist that I didn't see coming. Everything is tied up well, with an implication that this could be the first book in a series. I would definitely read a follow-up, if that's the case.

If you prefer straight-ahead romances with a lot of historical detail this may not be the book for you, as it has a bit of a comic-book tone, but it's perfect escapism, and a nice change of pace from the vampire/monster/ shapeshifter paranormals that are inexplicably still the rage.

Bottom line: This is an entertaining read and I look forward to reading more books by this author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was an intriguing sci fi mystery novel with a gentle but strong heroine who uses her gift of sight to fight evil. I also liked the hero despite his flaws he cares deeply for Addie and becomes her anchor throughout. The romance was sweet and mild. It could have used more spice but it was enough to entice. A well written story.

I read a few paranormal mysteries lately so I though I would read this one. With this one I learned that while I enjoy paranormal mystery set in modern times I do not enjoy historical paranormal mysteries.

For readers looking for a light romantic historical fantasy. If you like the WWII setting, spies, bad baddies, a cute misunderstood unloved heroine and a lot of swooning for a relaxing holiday read, this is for you. The writing style is very light and breathy, lots of action, lots of romantic tropes and the likes. This isn't exactly my style so I wasn't hooked, I don't really read romance books so this one feels strangely unrealistic. Don't ask me why vampires are okay, I totally suspend my belief, but if you have people going about magically making normal humans fall in love with them so as to gain the trust of a girl, I bulk. It feels too contrived and I start rolling my eyes. This all comes down to what you enjoy in books, and knowing romance is on the horizon isn't what makes me keep turning the pages, to me it gets in the way of a good story.

A paranormal story about Addie Brandt. She has a special ability to touch items or people and see into the future. And what she sees always come true. Addie tries to hide what she can do because people call her a freak. No one wants to believe she has this ability until she meets Jack Dunstan. He believes her as he also has paranormal abilities.
Will Addie accept and embrace her paranormal abilities?
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for providing an ARC copy of this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this first book in Janet Days Stevens new series that combines the paranormal with a historical mystery. Addie Brandt has a curse, or a gift, depending upon your perspective. If she touches an object, she can see their future. Teased and mocked, she hides from society. Until Jack Dungeon shows up needing her help to track down a Nazi spy. This is a journey for our main characters to learn to trust in themselves and each other.

Both the premise and the characters are so interesting, and this particular story was very well done. It drew me in and made me care about what happened to them. I am looking forward to the next book! Thank you to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of #AMomentAfterDark.

Paranormal / historical fusion. The paranormal bit worked a bit better than the historical, as it didn’t evoke WWII as much as I prefer. But it had a fun comic book vibe that I really enjoyed. I’d be happy to read more of these if it turns into a series.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy for my review.

An interesting new approach to WW2 fiction! I really enjoyed the merging of clean / sweet paranormal romance with the historic aspects of WW2 stories. The author meshed them well, creating something entirely new and fun to read!