Spies and Sweethearts Review

I have to admit, I really had no idea what to expect when I began reading Spies and Sweethearts by Linda Shenton Matchett. I had never heard of the author and the cover didn’t wow me (I’m a bit of a cover snob), but the blurb was intriguing, so I decided to give it a try — and was not disappointed. Suffice it to say, I’ll definitely keep an eye out for more of Linda Shenton Matchett’s books!

I absolutely loved how the relationship between the two main characters progressed. It didn’t feel at all rushed, even though the fell in love in a relatively short period of time. They developed a solid friendship first, which naturally and smoothly transitioned into a heart-warming romance.

There were a few loose ends that seemed to have been forgotten, but none of them were integral to the main plot.

I really enjoyed Emily’s character development. The way her fear and insecurities were constantly at war with her solid faith made her so much more understandable (especially to a modern audience) – barely anybody has been on the run for their lives, constantly changing their identity in order to escape, but every Christian has struggled to overcome fear in some form.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this heartfelt story about two people who learn to trust God in a world of deception, and find love on the way. Recommended to fans of Christian WWII fiction, historical romance, and romantic spy stories.

4.5 Stars