A British Naval Captain caught on the wrong side of the fight when war breaks out and an American woman whose loyalties are suspect. Can these two work together to find love in the heat of battle?
What I loved
OK, so my biggest issue with finding Revolutionary War era books to read was that they all focused on the British Navy! (Maybe there are better search terms on Amazon? If you know them, please share!)
This caused problems for me because by necessity, that causes a conflict of interest for either or both characters, who inevitably have to decide where their loyalties lie. Since my own military service, I’ve become somewhat of a closet patriot, so the thought of anyone having to choose between their heritage and their homeland just saddens me.
This story got it right in my opinion. There was sacrifice, sadness, bitterness, but no real betrayal of the heart. Some might argue this makes the book less dramatic, but as it was the last one I read, I needed this outcome.
The premise: our hero is sent ashore on orders from his Admiral on a quick assignment. Unfortunately, war breaks out before he can get back to his ship and he’s wounded. Our heroine takes him in, thinking he’s one of the brave local militia. When word gets out who he really is, things turn ugly for the both of them and it’s a race for their lives to reach Boston (where she has family and his ship is harbored).
The main characters are both strong individuals, which I know romance readers love, and well rounded despite the short length of the book. The author was able to condense backstory and imagery into a quick and easy read without any loss to the quality of the story, which is always a plus for me. You know I love my quick reads, so this one didn’t disappoint.
The settings and scenarios were believable and showed a steady progression of love interest despite the condensed time frame, so I think this story works for those who enjoy insta-love as well as those more slow and steady oriented.
This was also part of a collection by various authors and characters from some of the other books make cameo appearances here, which is always fun for me because it gets me intrigued about those other characters and excited to continue reading.
What I didn’t
Nothing comes to mind… although if I had to complain about something it might be the hinting at our Captain’s pirate ancestry. That comes up once or twice as an explanation of how he got his nickname, but it really doesn’t play a part in the story. The description is slightly misleading on that front.
Do I recommend it?
Definitely yes. It’s a well-written fast read and the price is right at 99 cents (at the time of this review). I found it highly enjoyable and a unique take on the theme, so I don’t think you can go wrong with this one.
If you wind up picking it up based on this review, please come back and let me know what you thought!
The official info:
Noble and strong, Captain Lord Dorian de Wolfe wants no ties whatsoever to the infamous pirate ancestor who bore the same name. But when he finds himself injured and stranded in enemy territory, the Sea Wolfe must make a decision whether or not to take what he wants.
Mercy Payne is living a double life – one whose secrets could get her killed if they ever get out. When Revolution erupts in Concord, she must decide whether or not to trust the dark stranger who offers the only chance to escape. But at what cost – her family? Or… her heart?