Into the Darkest Day

She had to step outside and hold the paper up to the moonlight to read it, but when she was able to make out the words, her heart felt as if it would drop right out of her chest. Because the message was in German.

1944, London:

When Lily meets enigmatic GI Matthew in war-torn London, she doesn’t expect to fall in love. While her sister starts a reckless affair with another GI, Lily tries to hide her growing feelings for Matthew.

But Matthew has a devastating secret. One that could change their lives forever.

Present day, USA:

Abby lives a quiet life on an apple farm in Wisconsin. Tormented by survivor’s guilt after the tragic deaths of her mother and brother, Abby leaves the orchards as little as possible, keeping her life small, peaceful and safe… Until she is contacted by Englishman Simon Elliot, who arrives nursing a heartbreak of his own, and bearing a World War Two medal that he claims belonged to Abby’s grandfather.

Together they begin to piece together the heartbreaking story of their relatives’ war. But as the story brings Abby and Simon closer—tentatively beginning to lean on one another to heal—they uncover a dark secret from the past.

And like Lily and Matthew nearly eighty years before them, it will make Abby and Simon question whether you can ever truly trust someone, even when they have your heart…

A heartbreakingly powerful, epic love story about courage, friendship and broken trusts, Into the Darkest Day is an unforgettable story perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Kristin Hannah and The Notebook.

Praise for Kate Hewitt:

“I don’t think I have ever cried as much… heart-breaking and unputdownable… To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me.” Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews, 5 stars

“Not only broke my heart but shattered it… Such an emotionally charged novel… You would have to have a heart made of stone not to feel something.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty… BEAUTIFULLY DONE.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

“Oh my gosh! This book is sad, thrilling, gripping and completely pulls on your heart strings… Full of heartache, tough decisions, dilemmas, drama and struggles of everyday life… In two words, simply amazing!” Books on the Bookshelf, 5 stars

“Wow, what an emotional novel. The storytelling was brilliant… I cried so hard.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“Omg, what an emotional journey… Had me in total tears by the end. Written beautifully.” NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

“A beautifully written novel of love, hope, fear and heartbreak… This is an amazing journey and I promise you will need tissues close by.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“Oh wow… This story has literally broken my heart into tiny little pieces at every emotional and heart breaking turn.” Mixing Reality with Fiction Book Blog, 5 stars