Thank you for providing me with an advance review copy of this book. Enjoyed reading, would recommend....

Firstly, I'd like to thank Netgalley and Canelo for the eARC for an honest review! I also found the audiobook on Libby (the library app).

This being quite an old approval I had no idea what it was about. I didn't even realise it was a historical fiction so went in very much blind. At first, the idea of a woman taking in a German soldier during WW2 and caring for him made me a little indignant. It's probably an ignorant take on the situation and one my Grandma would have probably agreed with. Once I read on and learnt more about Lukas and his views and opinions, my own opinions on the situation changed.

It isn't a fast-paced book, but there are a few moments that built a lot of tension, especially when what they were doing was punishable by death. Knowing that the author had done her research made it all the more enjoyable.

Milly is an interesting character. She is an unassuming main character going through a lot of turmoil. Finding it hard to deal with all the different emotions that are hitting her. I enjoyed watching the story unfold and seeing what was happening to the two main characters, Milly and Lukas. Without the world peering in they form a passionate relationship that can't last. When they are wrenched apart all I was rooting for was their return to each other.

I did enjoy this book and was happy to read a historical fiction as it's not a genre I read often. If you are a historical fiction fan that focuses on WW2 then I'd recommend this to you.

Unfortunately this book was not for me, it was a bit slower than I would like and it just didn't hold my attention. I am sure other people will love it!

Did not finish.
I could not connect with this book and I do not know why. Unsure if it was the characters or writing style

The book is set in a war setting, and this makes for very entertaining reading. Reading how the people had to deal with the war, and their interpersonal relationships made the book a gripping read. Recommended.

This was a great story. It was well written and easy to read. The characters were well rounded and I was able to put myself inside the story and sustain my disbelief. I enjoyed humanity portrayed in the story that occurred between two people during a world war and a time of hatred on both sides of the continent. The emotion of all of the characters was real and believable, as was the social and historical mores portrayed. I appreciated the idea in the book that love can cross boundaries of fear, hatred, and societal prejudice and come out pure in the end.

The task of repopulating the senior library has been an exciting and daunting task aS in a boarding school our aim is to encourage all members of the community to read. Because of this, I have been searching down a wide and diverse range of books to read that will entice a wide cross-section of the school to come in, browse and find books that they love.
Books like this will ensure that the senior students in the school see the library as a diverse, modern and exciting place with books that speak to them and they want to recommend to their friends, classmates, teachers and tutors.
It is an engrossing and exciting read with fully-formed characters and a plot that ensures that it's hard to look away. It is as far from formulaic as it is possible to be and kept me up far too late in order to finish it. I immediately wanted to read all of this writer's other books as I loved their voice and found that it really drew me into the story and made me think about it even when I'd stepped away from this tale.
This is a thought-provoking read which I'm sure will be a popular and well-read addition to our new library; I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to read it and I know that the students are going to absolutely love it too!

This wasn’t the book for me unfortunately. I couldn’t give it a chance as a result. And no full review...

If you are looking for a love story you will enjoy this, if you are looking for a historical novel you will not. Personally I really enjoyed this book and found it a heartwarming story set amongst a horrific time in history.

This was a lovely read despite a slow start, set in WW2. This book was very detailed in terms of history.

I love a bit of historical fiction from time to time and this book didn’t disappoint. Gripped from page one and would highly recommend with such strong characters.

What would you risk for a complete stranger? This book will have your questioning what you'd do in the same situation. Brilliantly written and gripping from start to finish.

beautiful story, had me enthralled from the first page. wonderfully written it was as if the author had actually been there watching the story unfold.

will be reading more from author in future!

This was a riveting read... a rollercoaster ride... As a mother I could identify so much with the main character’s feelings. Absolutely loved it!

Historical fiction set in WWII, a love story with an easy and slow plot. The characters are a bit flat.

Not really my cup of tea, but there’s loads of people out there loving this book. So better to create your own opinion.

I love historical fiction and this romantic set during world war two, novel really hits the spot Loved it

A Dangerous Act of Kindness is a heartwarming and intriguing love story set in World War Two. Beautifully researched, it is a touching read.

An amazing story that I enjoyed reading.
Great characters that you cannot help but engage with and a brilliant plot.
A must read.

I really enjoyed this read. I’m a huge fan of historical fiction anyway and particularly of World War 2 so this novel’s title was of interest to me instantly. The characters in this novel were so likable and I became immediately invested in them. The descriptions were beautifully written and exquisite imagery featured regularly throughout the novel. The characters contrasted well with one another and were easy to imagine. The hardship endured and the atrocities committed too were explained in detail and left the readers with very little room for confusion.
I did feel however that the author at times presumed that the reader had no background knowledge at all on World War 2 and over explained some details. Most readers, and non-readers are reasonably informed about the atrocities perpetrated during that time so detailed explanations of well-known facts and incidents were not required but I do accept that perhaps not all details were as well-known as others.
I enjoyed this novel. I read it quickly as I was truly invested in Millie, Hugh and Lukas and was eager to learn how the story would play out. This story held my interest throughout and I would recommend it to all.

I had high hopes for this novel but it fell a bit flat for me half way through. Set during WW2 the focus is on the farming community in north England who mostly escape the worst of the war, but who house evacuees and use German prisoners of war for labour. When a German plane crashes in the remote area the pilot finds his way to the home of a young widow who decides to help him. What follows could’ve been so much more but I was left feeling slightly underwhelmed by the end. Do read the authors notes at the end though, to discover where the idea came from. Thanks to the publisher for the arc.