Becoming Lady Lockwood
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Published: July 1st, 2014
Paperback: 199 pages
ISBN13: 9781621086895
FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Becoming Lady Lockwood Summary
Amelia Beckett is delighted to be a widow. Married by proxy to a man she’d never met, Amelia recognizes that a fortuitous entry into widowhood frees her from meddlesome chaperones and matchmakers. Heiress to her mother’s sugar plantation in Jamaica, she happily anticipates working in a man’s world, with the additional credibility of her new title: Lady Lockwood. But with the arrival of Captain Sir William Drake, her plans quickly go awry . . . William has traversed the Atlantic with one purpose. If he cannot prove that Amelia’s marriage to his brother was a fraud, she will be entitled to a sizeable portion of his family’s estate. He is determined to return this duplicitous Lady to London for an official hearing, and he carries with him a letter that will ensure her cooperation . . . Left with no choice, Amelia joins the captain on his return voyage to England, and the two quickly find that ship life does not allow for evasion. Amelia and William are ceaselessly thrown together, and amidst fierce storms and ocean battles, what began as antipathy seems to be evolving quite unexpectedly. But as they draw ever closer to their destination, will the impossibility of their circumstances shatter any hope of a future together?
My Review
I absolutely loved this book. It has everything. Romance, action, suspense, and heart. The characters are amazing. I loved Amelia and William was a favorite too. Amelia was a gem. She was instantly like-able and I immediately cared about her. I love it when authors take care in their supporting characters too. In this book, all were the characters are important and are well written, especially Sidney. His humor and temperament always made me look forward to scenes he was in. The author does a great job with the romantic tension between Amelia and William. Their relationship took time and both had their doubts all while battling with the seas and the French. On the ship, she didn't want to be a burden and I loved how she used the skills she had to help on the ship and make friends. The battle scenes were told from Amelia's perspective while she helps the ship's doctor. My heart broke for her many times, not only with the battles, but when she arrives in England.
Many exciting events happen that had me turning pages quickly, but I was torn, because I didn't want the book to end. I will read anything from Jennifer and look forward to her next book.
5 out of 5 stars. Isn't this the most gorgeous cover you've ever seen?
My Review
I absolutely loved this book. It has everything. Romance, action, suspense, and heart. The characters are amazing. I loved Amelia and William was a favorite too. Amelia was a gem. She was instantly like-able and I immediately cared about her. I love it when authors take care in their supporting characters too. In this book, all were the characters are important and are well written, especially Sidney. His humor and temperament always made me look forward to scenes he was in. The author does a great job with the romantic tension between Amelia and William. Their relationship took time and both had their doubts all while battling with the seas and the French. On the ship, she didn't want to be a burden and I loved how she used the skills she had to help on the ship and make friends. The battle scenes were told from Amelia's perspective while she helps the ship's doctor. My heart broke for her many times, not only with the battles, but when she arrives in England.
Many exciting events happen that had me turning pages quickly, but I was torn, because I didn't want the book to end. I will read anything from Jennifer and look forward to her next book.
5 out of 5 stars. Isn't this the most gorgeous cover you've ever seen?
Praise for Becoming Lady Lockwood
“Moore does a lovely job of showcasing sizzle in this must-read for fans of regency and historical romance.” ~ Foreword Reviews
Author Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moore is a Passionate reader and writer of all things romance, helping her find balance with the rest of her world, which includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that are anything but romantic. Jennifer has a BA in linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family. You can learn more about her at authorjmoore.com. The author’s first book, Becoming Lady Lockwood, is a regency romance centered on the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 1800s.
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