Beyond the Clouds

Long-lost childhood sweethearts reunite amid the chaos of WWI in this heartrending historical romance from Camden (Women of Midtown). Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney grew up together in a Manhattan orphanage, flying kites and dreaming of escape—until a betrayal from Finn tears them apart. Ten years later, in 1917, their paths cross at the Commission for Relief of Belgium, where principled pacifist Delia and dashing war hero Finn raise money for the citizens of occupied Belgium. Bumpy history aside, they can’t help but feel a spark reignite as they work together and bond over the faith that’s helped them navigate the war. The action picks up when Finn’s drawn back to Belgium to free the captured woman who’d once saved him from imprisonment. After the mission goes awry, Delia might be the only person who knows enough to rescue him from German hands—but will lingering distrust dash their chances of a future together? Rich historical detail enlivens the plot, but it’s the opposites-attract love story between risk-taker Finn and cautious Delia that will keep readers turning pages. Camden’s fans will be swept up. (Jan.)