Playing It Safe
Book description
As the Blitz continues to ravage London, Ellie McDonnell is approached by British Intelligence officer Major Ramsey with a new assignment. She is to travel under an assumed identity to the port city of Sunderland and there await further instructions. Ellie, ever-ready to aid her country, heads north, her safecracking…
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I like this series set in wartime London. Electra “Ellie” McDonnell, a safecracker, is in business with her Uncle Mick, they rob homes of the rich.
After they are arrested, the handsome Major Ramsay has a deal for Ellie: if she will help him, he’ll let her, and her uncle walk free. A straightforward deal, except for the romantic complication.
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The third book in Ashley Weaver’s new series, Playing It Safe features the fabulous safe-cracking Ellie McDonnell who is smart and brave and beautiful.
Set against the backdrop of World War II’s Battle of Britain, the characters' fear as the bombs shake the streets of London is palpable. Partnered with British intelligence officer Major Ramsey, Ellie has the brains and courage to sort out the Nazi counterfeiting ring that is supplying documents to spies operating in England.
What I particularly love about this series is the increasing attraction between Ellie and Ramsey, although each knows the other is off-limits. A…
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