An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

This book was absolutely wonderful! The story was very interesting and full of plot twists and so many moments full of tension. I highly recommend this book!

Cinnamon Scott was at one time considered to be a rising star as a writer. Due to a tragic accident that rise was put on hold. With her sister put on bedrest while pregnant with twins, Cinnamon flies to London to stay with her sister at the Savoy Hotel, one of London's (if not the word's) most legendary hotels among the elite and celebrities. While there she frequents the bar late at night where she learns of the history of a female "mixologist" Ada Coleman. Hearing stories from the bartender, Joe, she becomes obsessed with "Coley" as she was called. During her time at the bar, Coley served from before WWI until 1925 when she retired. After meeting Christopher (Kit) Clarke who is doing his own research about the Savoy, Cinnamon doesn't understand why there is no mention of Ada in his research. Can Cinnamon overcome her own problems and eventually regain her strength to capture Ada Coleman's story? The book was well written and one I enjoyed. Actually, to be honest, for me I was more involved with Cinnamon's life than that of the historical side of the book. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was so pleasantly surprised to read such an enjoyable story form a debut author. I already cannot wait until her next novel comes out! It was heartwarming reading about the bind between sisters. Knowing that someone else will always be there for you and even the very strong sometimes need someone to lean on. The history of a female bartender in a time when it was unheard of for such a thing to occur was inspiring. The vivid pictures brought to mind of the opulent Savoy is a credit to the authors talent. Hearing some of the history associated with the grand hotel was thoroughly entertaining. I will be thinking about this story for a long time to come simply because of the warmth and emotions it evoked!

I want to sincerely thank NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for allowing me to read an early copy of this amazing story. Most of all I want to thank Brisa Carleton for bringing this story into the world.

I will post my full review on GoodReads closer to publication and I will also be encouraging my local Indie bookstores in NJ to make sure to stock this upon publication. Thank you again.

I was literally transported to The Savoy in this “history meets fiction” page turner. I found myself waiting impatiently for Cinnamon's next late night run in with the mysterious bartender Joe, as he brought Ada’s story to life. I was sad for this to end!!