Instant New York Times bestseller! In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life—and heart—to take back her country in this exhilarating New York Times bestselling historical novel from the author of  Next Year in Havana , a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Beautiful. Daring. Deadly. The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez—her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost. As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future—but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything—not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart... “You won't be able to put this one down.” — Cosmopolitan “A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly un-put-down-able.” — PopSugar “Both a hard-earned love story and a visceral account of history. Cleeton’s writing pulsates with passion and intimacy…. She’s long since established herself as a remarkable writer, but with When We Left Cuba , she’s written with a sublime force that keeps us tethered to her words.” — The Washington Post “A beautiful and utterly transporting novel.” — Publisher’s Weekly “With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own way.” — Shelf Awareness “An exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.” — Woman’s World “Has sex, drama, suspense…and pairs perfectly with a mojito.” — People “ When We Left Cuba is chock full of espionage, murder, romance, politics, family drama, and themes of national identity...If you loved Next Year in Havana , read this straightaway!” — Key Womans World “Bold, unconventional Beatriz makes a heroine for the ages...A thrilling, thought-provoking read!” — Kate Quinn , New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress “A gorgeously atmospheric homage to a country and a past that vibrates with emotion on every page.  Historic events, espionage, and a Kennedy-esque romance make this novel a rich read, but the addition of a formidable heroine truly makes it unputdownable.  This is not just historical fiction, but also an unrequited love story for a country and a way of life, as well as a journey of self-discovery for a woman torn between love and the two countries she calls home.” — Karen White , New York Times bestselling author   “Cleeton once again delivers a masterful tale of political intrigue tinged with personal heartbreak. Her ferocity and fearlessness can be found on every page, and Beatriz’s story—one of vengeance, betrayal, and bravery—astonishes and thrills.” — Fiona Davis , national bestselling author of The Masterpiece “Atmospheric and evocative, When We Left Cuba captivates with its compelling portrayals of the glamorous Cuban exile community and powerful forbidden love set against the dangerous intrigue of the Cold War. Unforgettable and unputdownable!” — Laura Kamoie , New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Dear Hamilton “By turns a captivating historical novel, a sweeping love story, and a daring tale of espionage—I absolutely adored this gem of a novel.” — Jillian Cantor , author of The Lost Letter and In Another Time “Oozing with atmosphere and intrigue, When We Left Cuba is an evocative, powerful and beautifully written historical novel which had me completely captivated from the first page to the last. Take a bow, Chanel Cleeton!” — Hazel Gaynor , New York Times bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter “With a sure hand for historical detail, an impeccable eye for setting, and a heroine who grasps hold of your heart and never lets go, Chanel Cleeton has created another dazzlingly atmospheric and absorbing story of Cuba and its exiles. A beautiful and profoundly affecting novel from a writer whose work belongs on the shelves of every lover of historical fiction.” — Jennifer Robson , USA Today bestselling author of The Gown “Powerful, emotional and oh so real. One woman's fight to reclaim her own country, against all odds and no matter what the cost is intertwined with the real history of our lifetime and creates an unforgettable story.” — Rhys Bowen , New York Times and #1 Kindle bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and the Royal Spyness mysteries “Scintillating....An intriguing dive into the turbulent Cuban-American history of the 1960s, and the unorthodox choices mad