I have been reading this author’s Amory Ames series, which i loved for the first dozen or so. There was no character growth. I love this Electra character very much, i love her Uncle. I have read the first book and now this one. I am highly recommending it. I absolutely loved it. I am terrified history will repeat itself and put Electra in a rut. I can see the signs, but i hope not.

Ashley Weaver likes to play with my emotions and it's going to take all the way until the NEXT book for me to recover!!!!

I would highly recommend for readers to start with the previous books in the Electra McDonnell series (especially the last one, #3) before they dive into this - not because of confusion - but mostly for the opportunity to really discover and understand the dynamics of all the main characters and how all their pieces are currently coming together. Example: I personally found Electra to be a more emotional and reckless soul in this book when she wasn't so much in the past, but she's understandably this way now bc of the events that took place towards the end of book #3.

This was overall another great work of mystery, historical espionage, and romance all rolled into one!

Thank you Netgalley and Minotaur for the ARC!

I am delighted when I see a new title for offer by Ashley Weaver. Electra McDonnell and her family are/were thieves with the highest ability in cracking locks and safes until they were caught and recruited by Major Ramsey to help with the war effort. Ellie is quite good with spying and working with Major Ramsey so when she sees a notice about a robbery in the paper she think is nothing of reaching out to the Major. Once again they’re a team and although it’s a little awkward after their kiss last time the two work well together while going after a mysterious package from Lisbon. A combo WW2 historic, mystery and romance rolled in one, this series has all the elements to keep you wanting more. The pacing of the storyline through the books is spot on, the romance heating and cooling leaves you wanting more, and the plots are interesting. But the characters and how Weaver writes them is the main draw for me, especially Electra. All in all a great series and a great read. You can start with this book alone, but it’s more fun if you start at the beginning of the series. Her Amory Ames mystery series is wonderful as well, and I hope we see another in that soon as well.