I will admit that this is my first time reading any fictional novel about the Kennedy's however I am glad that I took the opportunity to do so because I was very impressed with this novel. I have always been fascinated by Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy. I always felt like that if her life hadn't been cut so short she could have accomplished so many great things.
Now in this book we have Kathleen whi is returning to England ( I haven't read the first book so please forgive me) and we are introduced to all her friends who by the way are very interesting characters. Billy Cavendish who is Kick's love interest is a very charming fellow despite the fact that Mr and Mrs Kennedy don't approve of the fact that he isn't a catholic.
The fact that a war was going on makes all the details of this real life story very upsetting but when you think about it the Kennedy's had a very tragic life history. However despite that I really enjoyed reading this book because there is so much history behind it. I may have to look into reading more historical fiction about the Kennedy's in the future.
I recieved an arc copy from Netgalley and all opinions are of my own.

ARC Review – 5⭐️

Summary:
Set in 1943 London, A Kennedy Affair follows Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy and Lady Brigid Guinness as they navigate love, duty, and identity against the backdrop of WWII. Kick, daughter of the famed Kennedy clan, returns to England to volunteer in the war effort—and perhaps reconnect with her first love, William “Billy” Cavendish, the future Duke of Devonshire. But their rekindled bond is complicated by deep-rooted religious divides. Meanwhile, Brigid, disillusioned with the aristocracy, finds meaning in nursing wounded soldiers while secretly corresponding with the exiled Prince of Prussia—now living under a false name as a humble English farmer.

Review:
This novel reminded me of The Women by Kristin Hannah in the best way—a powerful portrait of women during wartime, the men they love, and how history reshapes their lives in real time. The writing feels like a snapshot of a moment in history, deeply atmospheric and richly layered with emotion.

I went into this knowing nothing about Kick Kennedy, and came out spellbound by her quiet courage, inner conflict, and resilience. The author gives her—and Brigid—such graceful, three-dimensional depth. These aren’t just historical figures dressed up for fiction; they’re vivid, breathing women you root for.

The characters are superbly developed, and even the supporting cast feels real and essential. The romantic relationships are emotional and complex, but never overshadow the personal growth and stakes of war and identity.

This book can absolutely stand alone, but I’m planning to go back and read the first in the series because I fell hard for these characters and the world they inhabit.

Bottom line: A moving, immersive read that blends historical detail with emotional authenticity. Fans of The Paris Library, The Women, or The Alice Network will find much to love here. Highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and Mobius Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.