About the Book

Title: Beyond the Clouds

Author: Elizabeth Camden

Publisher: ‎Bethany House Publishers

Publication date: ‎January 20, 2026

Back Cover:

They lost each other once before; now the clouds of war may give them a second chance.

As teenagers, Delia Byrne and Finn Delaney fell in love while flying kites and dreaming of a future together–until betrayal tore them apart. Now, as America enters World War I, Delia works for peace as a paralegal and pacifist. Her values forbid her from supporting the war effort, but she volunteers for a relief organization trying to save millions of lives in famine-stricken Belgium.

Returning to America as a decorated war hero, Finn is eager to get back to the front but is assigned to use his fame to raise funds instead. To his surprise, this mission will bring him face-to-face with Delia, the only woman he ever loved and once hoped to marry. As their shared mission draws them together, old sparks of romance begin to stir–until duty sends them behind enemy lines in occupied Belgium. Will the greatest danger be the conflict raging around them–or the possibility of falling in love again?

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Clouds-Women-Midtown-Historical-ebook/dp/B0FCSKLDPL

My Thoughts

I’ve been waiting a whole year to finally read the end of the Women of Midtown series from my favorite author, Elizabeth Camden. This series has followed the lives of three young ladies from New York City who all reside at the Martha Washington, an apartment building for single women only, amidst the chaos that is WWI.

If you’re a fan of second change romances, opposites attract, or the best friends to lovers tropes, you’re going to love Beyond the Clouds. Delia and Finn are given a second chance to fall in love when they’re reunited after a long separation and betrayal. I don’t want to give anything away, but this book had me in tears. It’s a beautiful story of true love and the sacrifices that sometimes the challenges of life requires.

I loved the little twist near the end, which I didn’t see coming, but enjoyed the historic connection I hadn’t made. Overall, I enjoyed this book so much, and was very happy for Delia to finally get her happy ending. There’s humor and heart, and this book will have you flying as high as Delia and Finn’s kites.

I wasn’t a fan of the repeated references to cigarettes and cigars, and as a Baptist, I disagree with making confession to a priest, but these were small details that didn’t quell my overall enjoyment of the story.

I highly recommend the Women of Midtown series. Each book can standalone without the need to read the others, but I’d encourage you to add them all to your TBR.

About the Author

Elizabeth Camden is best known for her historical novels set in gilded age America featuring clever heroines and richly layered storylines. Before she was a writer, she was an academic librarian at some of the largest and smallest libraries in America, but her favorite is the continually growing library in her own home. Her novels have won the RITA and Christy Award, and she lives in Florida with her husband who graciously tolerates her intimidating stockpile of books.