When Stars Light the Sky

Elizabeth Camden never fails to wow me. She has the ability to incorporate mundane, everyday careers (dentist, police officer, spice manufacturer, translator, botanist, lawyer, etc) into fascinating and captivating stories based on little known historical facts and events. This story was slightly different because the main characters had somewhat glamourous careers in US Embassy in WWI Germany. But the author's eye for detail and her ability to completely engage the reader remained true. I learned so much about US-Germany relations during this time period and loved having a backstage view of the political dealings. Benedict and Inga were opposites - he a sorrow-embattled, stickler for rules and decorum and she a bright bubble of joy and enthusiasm, driven by compassion. He was the upper class, highly educated intellectual who craved knowledge and she was the lower class who used grit, heart, and determination to make something of herself. Despite their differences and constant bickering, they worked so well together and their disdain turned into respectful friendship then to love. Their romance was sweet and tender. I love marriage of convenience trope and the author did a fantastic job bringing them together in a realistic manner. If you enjoy historical romance, this book is a must-read. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.