Description
A stylish girl
Book summary
In the spring of 1921, Helen McKerrigan-Montero travels to New York to accompany her pregnant sister, but an absurd mix-up makes her the target of a gang of mobsters. Her unexpected protector is Commissioner Ray Donnelly, a man she has never been able to forget. To keep her safe, Ray hides her at his family's farm in Germantown, where Helen will meet a special little someone who will steal her heart. A historical romance novel that combines intrigue, danger, and a love that defies the conventions of the time.
What is it about?
New York, 1921. Helen McKerrigan-Montero arrives in the city to support her sister Laura, who is about to give birth. However, an absurd mix-up puts her in the crosshairs of a dangerous gang of underworld mobsters. To her surprise, Commissioner Ray Donnelly, a man she has never been able to forget, is in charge of her protection. Ray must keep Helen safe until they can testify against the criminals, so he decides to hide her at his parents' farm in Germantown. There, far from the danger of Manhattan, Helen faces a rural environment and a domestic life that clashes with her independent personality. But she also finds a little someone who will steal her heart, while the tension between her and Ray grows, trapped between duty and resurfacing feelings.
Main themes
- Historical romance set in 1920s New York.
- Intrigue and danger with a mobster gang as a backdrop.
- Conflict between female independence and the social expectations of the era.
- Second chances at love and overcoming the past.
- Rural life versus urban sophistication.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers who enjoy historical romance novels with doses of suspense and action. Especially suitable for those looking for a strong and determined female lead, a second-chance romance, and a detailed setting in 1920s New York. Also for lovers of mobster stories with a sentimental touch.
What this book offers
- A romance and suspense plot that maintains narrative tension.
- A female protagonist who defies the gender roles of the time.
- A historical and social setting rich in 1920s detail.
- An emotional conflict between professional duty and true love.
- A story of second chances that connects with the reader.
Technical specifications
- Author: Yedra Adell, Montserrat
- Publisher: EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, ROMANTIC NARRATIVE, HISTORICAL ROMANTIC NARRATIVE
- Collection: ROMANTIC
- Binding: Other
- Edition date: October 2015
- Number of pages: 352
- Weight: 482 g
Editorial review
A solid entry in historical romance that combines the appeal of a 1920s setting with a criminal suspense plot. The protagonist, Helen, offers a female profile far from the most submissive clichés, which brings freshness to the genre. The tension between the romance and the mobster threat maintains interest, although the development of the relationship may be predictable for regular readers. Recommended for those looking for an entertaining read with rhythm and a touch of danger.