This story was so unlike any Ive read before. The characters and the setting were so different from what I am used to in Historical Romance Novels. The heroine Laura, is living where she doesnt quite fit in. After her parents died she was adrift, and thankful to have distant family take her in. Laura had no clue how different other peoples customs and ways of life could be. It was so fun seeing the Cornish ways through her eyes, and I couldnt imagine living in so different a place and seeing the things she did. I can imagine how poverty could cause people to do things that we might see as inhumane and weird, but to them it was just a way to provide for their families.
I loved watching the romance grow between Laura and the man she rescued. In a world torn by war its hard to know who can be trusted, and no one can blame anyone for being weary of strangers. Love might not know the difference between sides, but secrets often have a way of revealing themselves. This story was so unpredictable and I enjoyed every moment of it. I found myself feeling a range of emotions from total elation to completely nervous. I loved how Laura cared for others, and longed to bring comfort to the loved ones of those lost to the sea. I had the hardest time putting this book down. And when I wasnt reading, found my mind wandering back to the story and dying to pick it back up again. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and was in no way forced to post a review. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
