Last Words Books

“Wow, wow, wow, wow!!… I LOVED this… One of the most emotional and gut-wrenching books I have read… I shed so many tears… I’ve not cried like that whilst reading for a long time!!… A MUST-READ.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The worn leather-bound diary, tied with a red ribbon, has hidden the truth for seventy years. The spine crackles as she opens it, reading the long-forgotten words of her grandmother. “What if you never come back? What if you die trying?” Nazi-occupied Prague, 1942: Amelia is hiding in her closet when flashlights blind her and she’s captured by the SS. Out on the cobblestone street, her heart shatters as her mother is shot before her eyes. She is shoved onto a freight train with hundreds of others—hours pass as they travel in darkness. Arriving in a concentration camp, Amelia fears for her life when she is led to a block by a soldier. He is her enemy, yet he secretly passes her a piece of bread; an act that saves her. They are meant to despise one another, but Amelia and Charlie are powerfully drawn to each other. Amelia sees how Charlie risks everything to save prisoners from deportation—and she sees the kindness in his eyes. Amongst so much tragedy, falling in love is a miracle. Yet, one day, Charlie utters those miraculous words. “I’m in love with you. To everyone else, we’re wrong, but what does that matter when nothing in this world is right?” But under the all-seeing gaze of the guards and endless watchtowers, there is only so long they can keep their secret—and the very act of loving each other endangers their lives. Will they remain loyal to each other in the face of death? And when they finally say goodbye, will it be by choice or by force? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Orphan Train will be totally swept away by this World War Two heartbreaker which shows that, even in hell, love can bloom. This book was previously published as Last Words . Readers love The Girl with the Diary : “ Wow, just wow! … Amazing , it truly was an emotional, powerful, heart-wrenching but beautiful read… I was left speechless … If you only read one book this year, please make it this one , you won’t be disappointed. I ugly cried . I wish I could give it more than 5*.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Begs to be read in one sitting … I had tears running down my face … Heart-stopping … Gut-wrenching .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Oh my gosh I literally was up all night reading this novel . It was so worth the lack of sleep … I laughed, cried and ultimately at the end I had tears of joy running down my face .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I’m still at a loss for words . THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I’m not going to lie, I cried like a baby … But I just could not put this book down ... 10 stars , an absolute MUST-READ! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I freakin’ loved this one!!!! .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I was up way past my bedtime LOL but it was worthy every minute!!! Truly a beautiful, spellbinding, heart-moving story that will leave you breathless!!!! ” 4TLOReading Blog , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I shed so many tears ... You WILL need tissues .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ WOW! In all honesty , this is one of the VERY BEST books I have ever read .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I am COMPLETELY blown away . I am a sobbing mess here.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ PHENOMENAL!!!!!! … Just Wow. I have no words .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Broke my soul … Kept me up until 6am in the morning crying . Happy tears . 100 STARS .” Shasta Hope Reviews , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How will we get by the guards? It seems impossible. Yet we will be dead by the end of the week if we don’t — my precious girl and I have nothing to lose by trying. Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, 1943: In Theresienstadt concentration camp, a brown-eyed baby girl is born in darkness, surrounded by barbed wire. The innocent new-born has no hope of surviving—unless, by some kind of miracle, she is able to escape… In New York, over a decade later, Annie listens to her mother and father’s urgent whispers on her twelfth birthday. “They’re going to find out that she doesn’t belong to us. She’ll be taken away.” The little girl’s world crumbles. That day, her search for answers begins… Everything in Annie’s life is a lie. As she grows older, she pieces together the fragments of her past. With a broken heart, she uncovers a story of bravery in the face of evil, hope amongst darkness, and forbidden love—the kind of love that takes immense courage. Will the secret of who she really is come to light? And can she ever be reunited with her birth family—if they’re even alive? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , The Choice , and Orphan Train will be utterly glued to this unforgettable tale. It may break your heart, but it will piece it back together… This book was previously published as The Other Blue Sky. Readers love The Prison Child : “ An absolute WOW of a read… It is beautifully written and I was in tears one minute and the next in awe … I absolutely loved it and have already recommended it several of my friends. Worth all the stars .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved it! I read it in less than a day! … The EMOTIONS in this book were so raw and real… Really top notch .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow … Wow … Wow! This amazing read made me so thankful to be living the life I have… My heart was in my throat … Don’t miss out on this gem .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow, heartbreaking is the best way to describe this book… A truly remarkable story! Loved it .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It really tugs at your emotions, one minute I was breathless with anticipation, the next I had tears running down my face .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Be forewarned: this magical tale needs to be read with a box of Kleenex nearby … An elite star level – one ABOVE the 5-star status! ” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely loved this book… I could hardly put it down . An amazing 5-star book , riveting .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Absolutely phenomenal . I was captivated from the beginning . Amazing .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ My heart is still so attached to this story and I am not sure it will ever let go … Truly a magical tale .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Amazing read! Such a poignant story that I literally couldn’t put down . I love historical fiction and this is by far one of the best that I have ever read . I cannot recommend it enough .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing heart-tearing , soul-wrenching journey.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ This story will live in my memory like only a handful have . A wonderful story of pain and love. Unforgettable .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I’m at a loss for words and that never happens. This story, this journey, is unlike anything I have read before . It was an emotional rollercoaster . I wish I could review this book to the justice it deserves. All I can say is read it! … Incredible .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Survive for as long as you can, fight until you can’t fight any longer, and if this war ever ends, I want you to run as far from here as you can and never look back…” Nazi-occupied Prague, 1941: On a foggy winter’s day, a solider called Charlie is ordered to murder an elderly Jewish woman. He refuses, but that doesn’t stop another Nazi shooting her. As the woman’s daughter cries out, “Mama, no, please don’t leave me!” Charlie knows that he is not a killer. He vows to save as many lives as he can. In Theresienstadt concentration camp, he sees the same sapphire-eyed girl with beautiful auburn hair. Her name is Amelia . He escorts her to Block B and memorizes her prison number. They are meant to be enemies yet, in that instant, he falls in love. Yet in such hell, love isn’t meant to exist and they are destined to be torn apart. Despite this, Charlie never stops looking for Amelia, writing letters to her and keeping them safe. But what are the chances of her surviving the war? Will the soldier’s letters remain unread forever? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , The Choice , and Orphan Train will be absolutely gripped by this heart-wrenching World War Two page-turner––a story of forbidden love, and its power to survive the impossible. This book was previously published as Unspoken Words . Readers love The Soldier’s Letters : “ 5 ++++ Stars (ALL THE STARS!!) Incredible! Incredible! What a journey! I really lost myself feeling like I was in World War Two. My heart broke so many times .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is simply EVERYTHING ... Shari J. Ryan has done it again .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow!! This has left me speechless! Such a poignant story.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I cannot begin to convey the emotions I felt when I read this amazing book … Absolutely heart-wrenching and poignant… It is the love story of the century . Amazing!! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ I had tears in my eyes … That doesn’t happen to me very often when I read a book. Shari J. Ryan nailed it! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ One of the best books I have read this year … and ever! I am not sure I will ever do this book the justice it deserves in this review . I am forever grateful to have read this book!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Will make your soul weep and hold permanent residence in your heart . Definitely in my top five reads of a lifetime . You absolutely do not want to pass up the chance to read this powerful , profound , life-altering book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is captivating , raw , honest , emotional and heartbreaking but it is also full of love , hope and promise for a better tomorrow.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A heartbreaking story full of raw, emotional moments but also filled with so much hope . My heart felt so many things while reading this book and left me in tears … Incredibly awe-inspiring! … A must-read hands down! Best of all, even when you think your heart may shatter from everything, Shari goes and gives us an ending we were rooting for all along and the mending begins!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What Shari J. Ryan has created is nothing less than the pure excellence . On every single page, she wrote her heart out and my goodness does it show. I was left in big, ugly tears .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Shari J. Ryan’s words are so beautiful and will engrave themselves on your heart . I could not put this book down and all my emotion buttons were pushed . This book will be with me forever .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐