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A poignant historical fiction/romance read brimming with warmth, love and the bonds community can only bring. I so enjoyed reading this book. Skye MacKinnon has just won a house on a Greek Island for! It's one of six houses they were abandoned and have been a bit restored in anticipation of the winners. She meets Andreas, the local contractor (and very handsome one too), who helps her integrate as the others arrive. And what a great crew of newbies - they happily become Skye's friends. But we soon learn Skye has a secret that could affect her residency but more importantly a bundle of hidden letters are found in the old fireplace which could give some insight into lived in the house. The book moves between past (1940-1942) and present. The letters reveal valor, tragedy but deep love. I enjoyed the dual story line. What would seem to be a perfect beach read (and it probably is) is also a thought provoking one as well - the WWII story is grim but inspiring.

I liked Skye. I enjoyed seeing her come into her own. The band of newcomers added a warmth and charm to the story revealing that community is so important in one's life. I also enjoyed the writing and story itself. The story is well paced and the characters are a delight. Highly recommend!

I'd like to thank BookBrowse and Berkeley Publishing Group for allowing me to read this fine ARC.
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An alternating time frame- 1940's & current. 2 story lines that come together.

Takes place on a small island in Greece, homes that were abandoned after WWII & have been sitting ever since the war ended. The town had a lottery, and the story follows the winners of the lottery who are settling on the island. Mostly the story is focused on Skye & her story & how she came to be on the island & why. The historical part is about a young woman-Katerina, who lives on the island & their lives being lived there during the war. It was an interesting piece of history that I did not know much about.

Of course in both the past & the current time frame there is romance, but in a good way.

I enjoyed the book for numerous reasons. If you are a reader who loves an air of mystery with your history, or a bit of exotic destination with your love story, this is the book for you. The characters are easy to relate to and the author does an excellent job of providing depth to each one without complicating the enjoyment of their personalities. Great choice for book clubs!

I enjoyed this dual time line set in Greece. Skye won a house on a Greek island in a lottery. It was a great opportunity for her to escape her life. She finds letters in the house wall while she is renovating the house. The letters and the other timeline tell the story of love and difficult times of survival during World War II on the same island. As the story unfolds, Skye is confronted by the past she is attempting to escape. The characters were engaging and interesting. The mysterious aspects kept the story flowing. Thank you Bookbrowse, Net Galley and the Berkley for this advanced copy of the book.

A little bit mystery, a little bit love story set on the Greece Island of Folegrandos. There are two parallel stories of two women…Katerina and Skye set in World War II and current day. There are two author weaves a story of the town, these women and their loves with skill and is able to keep the reader interested and anxious to read further. There is a tale of new love and old love, female strength and ingenuity , and growth in unexpected places. One cannot help but become entranced with the story and help to figure out the mystery which will weave the two women together.

"The House of Hidden Letters" by Izzy Broom is a story of hope and resilience, loss and found family. The characters our main character Skye meets on the island of Folegandros are delightful and warm. The atmosphere of the Greek island is so rich you can almost feel the breeze. The dual timelines centering on the same house created extra depth that the current-day narrative needed, as well as fleshing out how Folegandros became an island of people who are deeply invested in taking care of one another. While terribly sad at times, the book ends on an incredibly hopeful note with just the right amount of romance and closure.

The overwhelming feeling of this book is community and belonging. This would be an excellent book club pick. It would also appeal to those who enjoy Kristen Hannah's books that center ordinary people during World War II.

This book transported me to a sleepy little Island in Greece! I loved the past and present storylines and the manner in which they were woven together. Great characters and the plot twists and turns that bring them together was very heartfelt and believable!

This was a fun read with a great mix of historical fiction, romance, and mystery. I felt like I was on vacation as I was beautifully transported to the Greek island of Folegandros. Unraveling the mysteries of the past as well as finding out what the main character, Skye, was running from kept me turning pages quickly.