Fragments of Light: Warring Hearts

Warring Hearts: Fragments of Light is the second book of a 3-book series about romance during World War II. Richard Hart plans to spend his leave in London pub-crawling. All he wants is to drown his sorrows in a pint of ale and forget about his love for Claire. She’d shut him out of his life without an explanation, and he’d left for France a bitter man. A year later, he was no closer to resolving his feelings for Claire, burying his heart until he felt nothing at all. Unfortunately, Leslie Havens, his handler, has other plans. Forced to leave London, and confront his past, Richard, with Leslie, boards an ocean liner for New York City. Called upon to investigate a stolen Picasso, Richard is troubled to find out Claire’s involved, along with his mother, Nanette Rose Hart, now Mrs. Stephen Bishop. Leslie Havens also has his problems, namely Frank Simon. The owner of an art gallery and a prime suspect, Frank puts on the moves and sexual sparks fly between them. It isn’t wise to get involved with a suspect, but Leslie’s loneliness is stronger than his common sense. Claire’s suspicious when Leslie and Richard show up in New York, and she isn’t prepared to face her unresolved feelings for her ex-lover. When Richard confronts Claire, love floods in leaving her confused. Yet, he’s maddening, having no clue why she left him. And from their break up, a secret was born, one that she’s sure he’d never forgive. Against the backdrop of New York City, Richard tries to sort through old betrayals and too many suspects to find out the truth. But will the truth help him reclaim Claire’s love, or will he lose her forever?