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A review by tam_francis
The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress: WWII Historical & Contemporary Romance by Tam Francis
5.0
This was my first novel, written when my husband was deployed to the Middle East (US Navy). It has absolutely ALL of my loves, swing dance, vintage fashion, classic cocktails, vintage sewing, and romance. It's no 50 Shades, but there are some nice romance bits.
I wanted to capture the excitement of the swing revival and immerse myself in the homefront 1940s, comparing and contrasting how similar and different a young woman's journey into adulthood was in those two eras.
You need not be part of the swing dance subculture to enjoy this read, the characters are easy to love and root for and the supporting cast quirky and fun.
What's even more exciting is the entire trilogy is out, now so you can binge read! Add them to your SHELF today!
Below are a few of my fave reviews from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vQPf7F
5.0 out of 5 stars Put this one at the top of your Summer reading list!
I love-love-loved this book! The two story lines run parallel to one another--1940s and 1990s--highlighting the similarities and differences in the two eras when it comes to relationships and swing dancing.Then, when the two story lines meet, the book becomes impossible to put down. ~Amazon Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Dancing and romancing
I absolutely adored the first book in this series (The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress) and snapped up the sequel as soon as it was released. I loved finding out more about June and Violet's stories. Tam does a wonderful job of immersing you in the swing dance culture of the early 1940s and of the resurgence in the1990s. Dancing, romancing, what more could you want? ~Amazon Reader Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Ride!
I have read the previous books and this grand finale did not disappoint! Tam again intertwines the past with the present with the story of Violet and June. Their joys, tragedies, and ultimate triumphs will keep you captivated till the end. Her ability to tell a story is only equaled by her flair for describing the setting and the action that will leave you breathless. ~Amazon Reader Ashley
I wanted to capture the excitement of the swing revival and immerse myself in the homefront 1940s, comparing and contrasting how similar and different a young woman's journey into adulthood was in those two eras.
You need not be part of the swing dance subculture to enjoy this read, the characters are easy to love and root for and the supporting cast quirky and fun.
What's even more exciting is the entire trilogy is out, now so you can binge read! Add them to your SHELF today!
Below are a few of my fave reviews from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vQPf7F
5.0 out of 5 stars Put this one at the top of your Summer reading list!
I love-love-loved this book! The two story lines run parallel to one another--1940s and 1990s--highlighting the similarities and differences in the two eras when it comes to relationships and swing dancing.Then, when the two story lines meet, the book becomes impossible to put down. ~Amazon Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Dancing and romancing
I absolutely adored the first book in this series (The Girl in the Jitterbug Dress) and snapped up the sequel as soon as it was released. I loved finding out more about June and Violet's stories. Tam does a wonderful job of immersing you in the swing dance culture of the early 1940s and of the resurgence in the1990s. Dancing, romancing, what more could you want? ~Amazon Reader Renee
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Ride!
I have read the previous books and this grand finale did not disappoint! Tam again intertwines the past with the present with the story of Violet and June. Their joys, tragedies, and ultimate triumphs will keep you captivated till the end. Her ability to tell a story is only equaled by her flair for describing the setting and the action that will leave you breathless. ~Amazon Reader Ashley