Running from her past, Christine found herself in Paris in the late 1930's and was quickly recruited into the resistance. Now, in 1943, Paris has been occupied for some time and the resistance is hard at work to bring down the Germans. As one of her biggest operations comes to light, she is paired with an American spy, Charlie, as they work to save the D-Day landings. As they work together, trust is questioned in every direction. Who is working for who and who is leaking the information on their agents. In wanting to save France, Christine might end up paying the ultimate sacrifice and for what?

The premise of this book really drew me in, but through the book, it just slipped a bit. I did enjoy the characters and I thoroughly enjoyed the love and romanced wrapped into the plot, especially for the times. However, at times, it felt a little drawn out and then just rushed at the end. It's certainly heartbreaking and tears at your heart strings. While it might be a 3-cat book, it's still a very solid read and different plot perspective for a WWII setting.

Thank you Net Galley, Bookouture & Amanda Lees for the advanced copy for my honest reviews. This book is out today!

World War II rages on across Europe and has spilled over into Paris France. Christine is a member of the British Secret Service and is now in occupied Paris. Suzanne is the only agent who knows the top-secret details of D-Day. When she is betrayed by someone deep in the spy network, she is devastated. Christine pairs up with Charlie, and American spy, their mission is to reveal the traitor before it’s too late.

The Paris Spy’s Girl written by author Amanda Lees is a wonderful novel that is full of many plot twists and turns. Just when you think you have the story figured out, something changes. The details in the story were well thought out and conveyed to the reader. This was wonderful story of courageous people that were willing to risk their own lives for their country. A good read for all historical fiction fans.

I catch my breath every time I read a historical fiction book by Amanda Lees. I love the fact that they are based on actual events and characters. The intense research the author has done has me appreciating her time. I was truly lost in the story vividly imaging the goings on while reading.
Set in wartime Paris, Christine, working as an agent for the British Secret Service knows how to hide in plain sight. She also knows who to associate with and who to avoid. Filled with wartime tension, I always hold my breath reading these types of books because the spies no matter how good they are at times their senses fail them and they are double crossed thinking they can trust someone, and they are on the other side. I think Christine is my favorite character, she uses her beauty to seduce men to give up their secrets as they are convinced, she is part of the Nazi collaborators. She is strong, brave and doing what she feels is her part by staying one step ahead of the Nazis. I think I fell a little in love with Charlie, Christine's love interest. She is not sure if he can be trusted at first, he is an American spy, she is with the British Secret Service they must lay aside doubts and form a trust as they become Nazi collaborators and eventually lovers.
This book is gripping and when I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it. Unputdownable, you'll feel the tension rising off the pages. Don't read this at bedtime if you want to get any sleep. This book brought me to tears more than once. Heartbreaking and realistic we see that light shining at the end of the tunnel.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

I could not put this book down! It seriously took me back in time to the ‘40s, I totally felt I was there and experiencing all of this with Christine!! I think I am going to read this book again!! I am hooked

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees is an enthralling and emotive journey set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris in 1943. This historical novel is a masterful blend of espionage, romance, and heart-wrenching drama, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and thrillers. Amanda Lees' writing is evocative and vivid, painting each scene with such detail that readers can almost hear the whispers in clandestine meetings and feel the tension in the air. The plot is a well-crafted tapestry of suspense, twists, and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The portrayal of the female characters, especially Christine, is particularly commendable. They aren't just figures in the background of war but are strong, influential agents driving the story forward. I loved this page-turner and can't wait to read more books by Amanda!

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees has every emotion required to make a really good book. It had me gripped to the pages, smitten with love, heart racing and crying with pain. It was a little slow to begin but once that story built it was unputdownable. This based on true events WW2 historical well written novel filled with courage, bravery, loss, love, friendship was echoed throughout the pages. A highly recommended read.

I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This book certainly had everything love, heartbreak and intrigue.

Christine helps the British Secret Service who is good at her job of finding things out. She has seen a lot of hardship. She works with Suzanne her best friend. Charlie is an American who is in Paris to undercover more things. Charlie and Christine join forces. Can she trust Charlie only time will tell.

The book is based on true facts but it is also fiction.

I found the story was well written and it certainly makes you very emotional.

Christine, the heroine of this book, is a stone cold chiseled in steel warrior. Plagued by a horrible home life she forged a new identity and career in France and was an integral part of the Resistance.
The reading is exciting and nerve wracking. Never will the full extent of every single person who fought, sacrificed, schemed, and died fighting the bastard Germans during WWII be revealed or told.
I was absolutely woebegone at the end of the book. I couldn’t believe all the losses Christine had withstood. If you’re not drowning in tears, at least reread the part about Betty the dog because that will cause a fresh shed of waterworks.

This book... It really hit me and I found myself having to take breaks and walk away from it because I was so nervous and tense about what was going to happen next. Of course then I had to pick the book back up because I needed to know. If you are a fan of World War II historical fiction books or fans of strong women main characters that are doing what needs to be done then this is the book for you. It is also a love story, one that worked its way into my heart as I was reading.

Christine is doing her part during the occupation of Paris and working to provide information to the British and provide support to the Resistance even as it seems there is a mole in their network and it is being destroyed from the inside. When she is paired with an American, Charlie, in a daring mission she isn't sure if she can trust him. But as the mission progresses she finds the unexpected, someone she can trust and possibly even more. Will the mission succeed? Will they survive to explore this thing between them?

There must be something wrong with me. I mean ww2, based on a true story, strong female characters, Just up my alley. But it Just did not keep me intrigued. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

Christine has been taught by the best the Resistance has. She excels at finding out secrets from the Germans.

When she finds out she has to go undercover with an American secret agent called Charlie, Christine’s shattered heart starts to mend.

I found myself so drawn in by the writing that everything seemed like it was happening in the now and not back in the 1940’s. The bravery, wanting to do the right thing, risking everything - this story has it all.

I was emotionally invested in the story and found myself in tears, the writing was sublime. I was completely wrung out when I finished the story.

I must finish by taking my hat off to the author. The hours of research that will have gone into the whole series, it shows massively in each story. The characters were believable and each one felt to me as if they were an actual person rather than fiction. I believed in each character implicitly and this is down to the author’s style of writing.

We are so lucky to have the freedom we have now and we do have all of those who have fought for this to thank. We owe them so much. Lest we forget.

The Paris Spy's Girl by Amanda Lees was such an entertaining read and it was hard to put down. Although the book was a little slow to start and it jumped around from different years for about a quarter of the book, once the story line picked up it was definitely unputdownable. This book covers espionage, spying, mystery, suspicion, love, loss, and so much more.

Christine is an SOE agent that finds herself in occupied France using not only her skills acquired by the British SOE to retrieve information from the Germans, but also her natural beautiful looks and her charm and wit. She is one of the best spies in her network. One day, she meets an undercover American agent, Charlie, and she finds herself on a joint operation, one that is exceptionally dangerous and the stakes are higher than ever. As Charlie and Christine use their skills to go undercover and and face the German Gestapo, they tread not only a dangerous line with the Germans, but also with each other.

My only complaint, albeit a small one, is that the ending was a tad bit rushed, and pulled at my heart strings. Not every book has a happy ending, and I know it was great riding when my eyes are filled with tears as I turn the last page. This is definitely worth a read!

I love this gripping historical fiction set in the time of World War II. In a time of war, you see love and courage shine through. This story is well-written and knowing it was inspired by true events makes it even better.

“We’re about to pull the biggest double bluff this world has ever seen, never mind the Germans.”

First of all, a standing ovation for an author who can seamlessly incorporate fact with fiction. I was in complete awe of her skills. My husband thought I was watching sports because I was ‘WooOoo HooOoo–ing’ and ‘yesss-ing’ as I read a well-incorporated section - a teacher thing. I read a lot of historical fiction and am often irked at the blaring insertion of research, sometimes paragraphs at a time, inserted in the narrative. Thank you, Amanda Lees, for your masterful writing. I still have a book hang-over, days later.

Secondly, a high-five for an author who can write on a popular historical fiction topic, resistance fighters, and still manage to bring something new to the table. It’s been a long time since I’ve spent so much time Googling as I read. I loved deep-diving into Operation Bodyguard, Double-Cross agents, Beaulieu - SOE finishing school, and the requisitioning/use of the Hotel Lutetia by the Abwehr.

Lastly, those characters! What I loved about Lees’ character description is that she didn’t give her readers a shopping list of characteristics and leave it at that. Lees knows that there’s more to describing characters than what meets the eye. She gives us descriptions, but through what matters to each character. We get to ‘know’ Christine (her attitude and personality) by what she pays attention to - I love this in Lees' writing. I’d never heard of Wilhelm Canaris or Josef Kieffer before and was appreciative of the tension and unpredictability of the race to find who was betraying the agents to the Germans.

My favourite part? Difficult to pinpoint. It was 5 stars all the way. I loved the reference to the ripples. How one of the characters wanted people to know them as someone who did something memorable, anything. That they’d rather ‘live’ than ‘exist’ before they died. A character who isn’t afraid to make ripples in the resistance movement is a character worth reading about.

This spectacular novel about “setting Europe ablaze” is one historical fiction lovers will want to read.

Thank you, Bookouture, for this treasure, a gifted book with no expectation of a review.

Paris 1943. Christine goes deep undercover during WWII. She befriends others but soon realizes she can trust no one. She sacrifices so much. It is a touching novel, keeping you turning pages until the end.

What a gorgeous read. I’ve got a bit of a book hangover after finishing this, not sure what to read or even do next! An incredibly moving, gripping page turner set during a dangerous time in a city filled with intrigue, betrayal and passion. The suspense kept me glued to the page, which intensified when the storyline was interrupted by chapters that went back a couple of years in the past. Those chapters explained more of who our main character is, where she comes from and how she got the where she is in the present day (… her present day, 1944). All the while making you want to know more and yet continue to the storyline in 1944, dying to know what will happen next, both fascinated and afraid of what Christine will encounter next. Almost too scared to find out who’s betrayal she’ll stumble on… or if she’ll finally be found out. I couldn’t put this down and was incredibly moved by the heartbreak and bravery shown by these characters, knowing how many of them like this did give their lives fighting for freedom all those years ago. Beautiful read.

I was gripped by this story & the writing right from the beginning. The chapters were clearly time labelled so you could follow the flips back in time. Courage & bravery in adversity. Based on real people & events. Poignant. Deeply moving. I have not read Amanda Lees before, but I shall be adding her other books to my TBR

The Paris Spy’s Girl
By: Amanda Lees
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every novel I read by Lees is compelling and this one is my favorite.

1943-Christine left behind her family and walked away and finds herself in Paris working undercover as the Nazis invade Paris. The cast of characters has you invested from the start. Someone takes her under her wing and gives her an opportunity to make a difference.

She meets Charlie who is an undercover agent with the US and they begin a mission that leads them that is full of danger. They find out they are very much alike and Christine opens her heart.

This novel shows the courageous women and men who fought in the reactance in many ways and she used her charm to infiltrate some of the top men under Hitler. Christine is full of grit, charm, and determination. Life has not been easy for her.

Thank you Bookouture for this advanced copy. This novel is out February 6, 2024.

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I'm already a massive fan of Amanda Lees books and The Paris Spy's Girl did not disappoint.

Partly based on real people and events, this book follows Christine as she works as a British Intelligence operator in Nazi occupied Paris. She risks her life daily to help free France from the tyrany. For me it really captures the bravery and sacrifice of the wartime spies and intelligence workers without whom the outcome of the war may have been very different.

I laughed and cried. It's so true that pain is the price we pay for love.

The Paris Spy’s Girl by Amanda Lees is a simply marvellous historical novel that I just could not put down. Though fictional, it is grounded in fact.
The novel is set in Paris in the latter part of World War II. We do ‘hear’ snippets from 1938 as we learn what led up to the character being here.
We witness the bravery needed to be an agent in Paris for Britain during the war. There were also skills needed to extract information and then pass it on.
There appears to be a double agent as every time agents parashoot into France, the Nazis are waiting for them. The truth is most horrifying and almost unbelievable.
Trust is in short supply. Characters must be on high alert. Many operate as lone wolves. It is safer that way.
To form friendships may lead to heartbreak.
The Paris Spy’s Girl was a thrilling and exciting read. It was very atmospheric and the tension was high. I ‘lived’ through the action and am sorry it is ended. I will leave you with my favourite quote, showing the strength of character that the war produced:
“He was … one of our deadliest weapons… The Nazis trusted him implicitly, believing he was one of their own.”
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.