A newly qualified navy officer looking for adventure.

A student with her life planned out.

When they meet sparks fly, but how can they plan a future together when their countries are on the opposing sides of the Cold War?

'I automatically give five stars to any book that has me staying up way past my bedtime to read it and abandoning anything else that I'm meant to be doing in order to get to the end, and this was one of those books.' – 5* Debbie Young, author and blogger
The English Heart is quite the page-turner, I had difficulty stopping myself from devouring it in one go.' – 5* Goodreads
'A beautiful story of love and the Cold War. Highly recommend!' – 5* reader Review

Set against the backdrop of 1980s Europe, The English Heart is a captivating romance by bestselling author Helena Halme. The novel traces the unexpected love affair between Kaisa Niemi, a Finnish student already promised to a well-off fiancé, and Peter Williams, a charismatic British Navy Officer. Their first meeting at a Helsinki cocktail party ignites a powerful connection that challenges Kaisa's planned future.

Kaisa stands at a crossroads, torn between her secure life promised by her fiancé's influential family, and the uncertain but exhilarating possibility of a life with Peter. Despite the daunting odds, their relationship blossoms through sparse letters and rare visits, each encounter deepening their commitment.

Helena Halme's narrative vividly contrasts Kaisa's solitary life in Finland with Peter's disciplined existence at sea, underlining the profound sacrifices required to maintain their bond. The story is a poignant exploration of love's capacity to reshape lives, highlighting the resilience and courage needed to follow one's heart.

The English Heart is more than a romance; it's a testament to the enduring strength of love against all odds, rendered in prose that captures the heart with its sincerity and simplicity.

Read all the books in The Nordic Heart Series:

The English Heart (Book 1)

The Faithful Heart (Book 2)

The Good Heart (Book 3)

The True Heart (Book 4)

The Christmas Heart (Book 5)

The Nordic Heart Boxed Set (Books 1-4)

Pick up The English Heart, an epic Cold War love story today!