The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin (Sunrise at Normandy series)

Are you a fan of World War II historical fiction? Then here is a new series you need to add to your personal library. Sarah Sundin has a new book out, The Sea Before Us, which is the first book in her new series, Sunrise at Normandy.

From the Back Cover:
In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to perpare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a "Wren" in the Women's Royal Naval Service, who pieces together reconnaissance photographs with holiday snapshots of France--including those of her family's summer home--in order to create accurate maps of Normandy. Maps that Wyatt turns into naval bombardment plans for D-day.

As the two spend concentrated time together in the pressure cooker of war, their deepening friendship threatens to turn into something more. But both of them have too much to lose to give in to love...

My Thoughts:
World War II history has always fascinated me since this would be the world my grandparents were living in. Not only did they live during this time, but they also were actually involved in the armed forces during WWII.  My grandmother drove trucks in the Army and my grandfather was a commander on a submarine. I love how the author uses fiction to bring our American history to life. The Sea Before Us was a fun story to read and it was hard to put down once I started reading. Dorothy's story actually adds some twists and turns that are unexpected. I appreciate when the author turns the story in an unpredictable way to keep things interesting. If you're looking for a book that will bring history to life, make sure to pick up The Sea Before Us!  I'm excited to continue this story when book 2, The Sky Above Us, comes out in Spring 2019 and look for book 3, The Land Below Us to be released Spring 2020.

My Rating: ★★★★★


***I received this complimentary book from Revel Publishing. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.