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Saving Miss Everly
Pretending she's her twin gets complicated when Hope is shipwrecked with a handsome castaway. When rescue comes, will she risk her heart to confess the truth or will they part forever?
Pretending to be her sister, Hope Everly finds an adventure at last. The Caribbean's warm waters and tropical islands fulfill nearly all her dreams. When an excursion to visit another island with a naturalist expedition is interrupted by a storm, Hope is stranded on a desert island where she and her fellow castaways are dependent on a handsome stranger for their survival.
Alejandro Córdoba, trapped and alone on the island long enough to give up all dreams of rescue, knows nothing of what has become of his war-torn homeland or his family. When he finds the beautiful Miss Everly washed up on the shore, along with her companions, he does not know if their arrival is a blessing or a curse.
Hope's behavior, acting one way with Alejandro and another with her friends, further confuses things when they begin to fall in love. If rescue ever comes, will telling Alejandro the truth mean losing him forever?
Pretending to be her sister, Hope Everly finds an adventure at last. The Caribbean's warm waters and tropical islands fulfill nearly all her dreams. When an excursion to visit another island with a naturalist expedition is interrupted by a storm, Hope is stranded on a desert island where she and her fellow castaways are dependent on a handsome stranger for their survival.
Alejandro Córdoba, trapped and alone on the island long enough to give up all dreams of rescue, knows nothing of what has become of his war-torn homeland or his family. When he finds the beautiful Miss Everly washed up on the shore, along with her companions, he does not know if their arrival is a blessing or a curse.
Hope's behavior, acting one way with Alejandro and another with her friends, further confuses things when they begin to fall in love. If rescue ever comes, will telling Alejandro the truth mean losing him forever?
9 pages, Audiobook
Published October 26, 2019
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Sally Britton
47 books1,259 followersSally Britton is sixth generation Texan, received her BA in English forever ago, and reads voraciously. She started her writing journey at the tender age of fourteen on an electric typewriter, and she’s never looked back.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
Sally lives in Oklahoma with her husband, four children, and their overly energetic Australian Shepherds, cat, and snake named Nancy. She loves researching, hiking, and eating too much chocolate.
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April 27, 2024
If the hero in a romance set in regency England is called Alejandro, you know it’s gonna be exotic.
This was a sweet romance with a Robinson Crusoe twist. Alejandro was perfect for Hope and her need for adventure. He was also delightfully grumpy, unshaven and shirtless for most of the time. I didn’t like the “I love you but we can’t be together” part, that always annoys me, but otherwise my own need for adventure has been satisfied.
Now I’m ready to go back to polite society with their ballrooms, maids and dressing up for dinner.
This was a sweet romance with a Robinson Crusoe twist. Alejandro was perfect for Hope and her need for adventure. He was also delightfully grumpy, unshaven and shirtless for most of the time. I didn’t like the “I love you but we can’t be together” part, that always annoys me, but otherwise my own need for adventure has been satisfied.
Now I’m ready to go back to polite society with their ballrooms, maids and dressing up for dinner.
October 28, 2019
I sssssoooo enjoyed this one! Regency romance with a twist! No ballrooms or Hyde park in this fun book, you are taken on a ship and shipwrecked on a deserted island! How awesome is that. Try to follow all of society's rules when you are just trying to survive. I loved this one and had such fun reading it. Alejandro and Grace....I mean Hope were good characters. I felt so sorry for Hope always trying to play Grace but it was good for her:} There are lots of good side characters in this. Britton always slides in these great side characters that make me wants to know there story! What happens to Thorne? Who is he in love with after just one day? I am going to need their story now:}
October 19, 2023
Oh, I savored this one like slow-roasted fish on a marooned beach pit. And I’m as surprised as anyone that I loved this even more than dear Grace’s story!
I already loved this audiobook narrator with all the different accents and tones in Britton’s Western series, and here she just blew my mind pulling off a Spanish criollo accent for gruffly passionate Alejandro. Pasó la prueba, brava maestra (rough translation: Ugh, So Good)
Let’s talk about how this premise and hero were simply tailor-made perfection for wild child twin Hope. It doesn’t get more kismet forced proximity than meeting as fellow castaways. Even the Tom Hanks look could not hold back that instant-attraction, which then turns to conflicted distancing push and pull at the danger and uncertainty of their situation. Señor Córdoba was just the right amount of capable, protective, intense, dark chocolate eyes caballero to both steady and light Hope’s fire. This really was such a great way of placing a heroine in a situation where her strengths of brash optimism and stubborn resourcefulness made her shine as she learns about smoothing out with more kindness and restraint acting as her sister (dodged a huge bullet there, Grace). Miss Everly got the adventure she wanted and then some. It’s all fun and games until you’re sunburnt and foraging among the spiders. This story kept me guessing how things were going to go down, and that was some nice HEA-how angst so satisfyingly resolved. I have to mention how I kept geeking out over all the wordplay with her name. He had lost all hope, and then Hope arrived *contented sigh*
And it was like Ms. Britton read my mind as I thought “All we were missing was some Inglewood gang” and then that was also well and truly delivered. That time-jump epilogue? Ay, mi corazón. This has been my favorite so far in the series!
Thank you to author for access to the audiobook through Booksprout.
Content notes: Kissing Only. Some moments of peril on a deserted island. Some unwanted advances.
I already loved this audiobook narrator with all the different accents and tones in Britton’s Western series, and here she just blew my mind pulling off a Spanish criollo accent for gruffly passionate Alejandro. Pasó la prueba, brava maestra (rough translation: Ugh, So Good)
Let’s talk about how this premise and hero were simply tailor-made perfection for wild child twin Hope. It doesn’t get more kismet forced proximity than meeting as fellow castaways. Even the Tom Hanks look could not hold back that instant-attraction, which then turns to conflicted distancing push and pull at the danger and uncertainty of their situation. Señor Córdoba was just the right amount of capable, protective, intense, dark chocolate eyes caballero to both steady and light Hope’s fire. This really was such a great way of placing a heroine in a situation where her strengths of brash optimism and stubborn resourcefulness made her shine as she learns about smoothing out with more kindness and restraint acting as her sister (dodged a huge bullet there, Grace). Miss Everly got the adventure she wanted and then some. It’s all fun and games until you’re sunburnt and foraging among the spiders. This story kept me guessing how things were going to go down, and that was some nice HEA-how angst so satisfyingly resolved. I have to mention how I kept geeking out over all the wordplay with her name. He had lost all hope, and then Hope arrived *contented sigh*
And it was like Ms. Britton read my mind as I thought “All we were missing was some Inglewood gang” and then that was also well and truly delivered. That time-jump epilogue? Ay, mi corazón. This has been my favorite so far in the series!
Thank you to author for access to the audiobook through Booksprout.
Content notes: Kissing Only. Some moments of peril on a deserted island. Some unwanted advances.
February 22, 2020
Oh my heart! I was swept away completely while listening to this enjoyable story. I've read and listened to the previous books in this story and must admit that I was quite anxious to have the chance to enjoy Hope's story. She and Grace are twin sisters. In Discovering Grace, Hope was a bit dramatic but I had hopes that when I was able to finally read her book and see into her mind and learn more about her character, I would come to like her a lot more. And guess what? I did! I really enjoyed getting into her mind and seeing her perspective.
And this book, was amazing! I listened to an audiobook version and really enjoyed it. I didn't have a lot of listening time so I listened in small chunks of time and found myself thinking about it constantly and wondering what would come next in the story.
Alejandro Córdoba is our hero in this book and my oh my...if you were to be stranded on an island with several people he is somebody you would want on your side for sure! I loved the first meeting between Hope and Alejandro, and the surprise of him discovering that she was not the only survivor to wash up on the shore.
Hope is still hiding a secret from those she has been traveling with and Alejandro. But I loved her knowing smirk and twinkle in her eye when that secret was brought to the forefront of the story and her thoughts. And most especially when it had to do with her real name, Hope, and Alejandro. Oh, how I loved those moments. She's a bit of a mischievous character and I thoroughly enjoyed the light her character brought to this story.
There are several secondary characters that I just didn't much care for. And several other secondary characters that I thought were wonderfully written and added into the story. Well done Sally Britton on another great book in the Inglewood series. The ending was utterly delightful. And I look forward to the next couple books in this series about a group of friends. I have loved every minute I've spent with this group of friends and look forward to many more minutes in their company.
Content: Clean. Some kisses. Some moments of peril and danger due to the setting of the story.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
And this book, was amazing! I listened to an audiobook version and really enjoyed it. I didn't have a lot of listening time so I listened in small chunks of time and found myself thinking about it constantly and wondering what would come next in the story.
Alejandro Córdoba is our hero in this book and my oh my...if you were to be stranded on an island with several people he is somebody you would want on your side for sure! I loved the first meeting between Hope and Alejandro, and the surprise of him discovering that she was not the only survivor to wash up on the shore.
Hope is still hiding a secret from those she has been traveling with and Alejandro. But I loved her knowing smirk and twinkle in her eye when that secret was brought to the forefront of the story and her thoughts. And most especially when it had to do with her real name, Hope, and Alejandro. Oh, how I loved those moments. She's a bit of a mischievous character and I thoroughly enjoyed the light her character brought to this story.
There are several secondary characters that I just didn't much care for. And several other secondary characters that I thought were wonderfully written and added into the story. Well done Sally Britton on another great book in the Inglewood series. The ending was utterly delightful. And I look forward to the next couple books in this series about a group of friends. I have loved every minute I've spent with this group of friends and look forward to many more minutes in their company.
Content: Clean. Some kisses. Some moments of peril and danger due to the setting of the story.
I received a copy from the author. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
January 8, 2020
Marooned on a tropical island is not the setting or plot I expected when I picked up this Regency romance, but the author took me to a place and situation outside the norm and it was all the more interesting because of it. While most of Hope's companions try to maintain society's manners and strictures, Hope's more adventurous spirit embraces the situation and appreciates the freedom and connection she feels with Alejandro. I didn't get the best impression of Hope in the previous book, Saving Grace, so it was nice to be able to get inside her head and see what is driving her impetuousness. I think Alejandro is the perfect match for her, and their unusual "courtship" fits their standout personalities. I was satisfied with the way their relationship difficulties resolved in the end, when it didn't seem like a happily ever after was possible. I recommend reading this series in order (although they could be read as stand alones) and I can't wait for the next one!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
February 6, 2020
Saving Miss Everly hits all the marks that make readers love Sally Britton's books: sweet, swoon-worthy romance; well searched/Historically accurate stories; and, for this particular case, adventure the likes not even Hope Everly would have dreamed. I loved that this book while giving us Hope's POV of the "ruse" she and Grace had been pulling off, was not set on the same time frame as Discovering Grace, but rather continued with this series timeline. I ended up enjoying myself while reading Hope's adventures on the island, as well as slowly falling in love with the Spaniard they found there. I also loved Alejandro's character: how despite all he had suffered he still had so much to give, how he helped all those stranded English people on his island, and how he only needed a gentle reminder to have hope :) The narrator was fantastic as ever and brought every character (and every nuance of emotion) to life.
So, you may ask, if I enjoyed/loved so many things from this book, why did I give it that rating? First, let me say that 3 stars = I liked it. And that's fair because I *did* like it. But, the thing is, this book needed aproofreader Spanish proofreader, both for the book and audiobook. After all, as much as I love English, it's not my native language. So, even though I considered only knocking off a star (since they are basically less than a handful of typos), I ended up deciding on two since two of them happened at what should have been two romantic/ sweet moments within the book, but which ended up turning the romance off for me. For the ones curious enough here they are:
All in all, this was a 3.5 rating for me.
To future readers: I have already mentioned what didn't work for me, but I know that won't be (and hasn't been) an issue for many (if not all) of you who will love Alejandro's accent and will devour his and Hope's romantic story.
To authors who will want to write a Spanish speaking character in the future: if Spanish is not your native language, I'm pretty sure you know someone who does. Reach out to that person and ask them to check the phrases you're wanting to use in your book. If you don't think you do, reach out to your readers. Don't sell yourself short. Chances are your work has already reached Spanish speaking people. Ask them for this favor and I'm positive they'll be glad to help you.
So, you may ask, if I enjoyed/loved so many things from this book, why did I give it that rating? First, let me say that 3 stars = I liked it. And that's fair because I *did* like it. But, the thing is, this book needed a
All in all, this was a 3.5 rating for me.
To future readers: I have already mentioned what didn't work for me, but I know that won't be (and hasn't been) an issue for many (if not all) of you who will love Alejandro's accent and will devour his and Hope's romantic story.
To authors who will want to write a Spanish speaking character in the future: if Spanish is not your native language, I'm pretty sure you know someone who does. Reach out to that person and ask them to check the phrases you're wanting to use in your book. If you don't think you do, reach out to your readers. Don't sell yourself short. Chances are your work has already reached Spanish speaking people. Ask them for this favor and I'm positive they'll be glad to help you.
December 4, 2019
Saving Miss Everly was such a unique Regency romance in that it takes place away from the drawing rooms and ballrooms of London and instead is set in the Caribbean. It was so fun continuing the story begun in Discovering Grace and seeing what happened to Hope after she takes her sister’s place and sets off on her long-anticipated adventure.
I’ve always been interested in castaway stories, and though I haven’t had the opportunity to read many, this is the best one I’ve read. I really enjoyed it. After Hope and her companions are shipwrecked on a desert island, they must not only find out how to survive but choose to remain optimistic when rescue seems impossible, all while clinging to the societal values they hold dear. Alejandro is the only one living on the island and has been surviving there for over a year. The arrival of others complicates things, especially as he fights his growing feelings for Hope, who unbeknownst to him, is pretending to be her sister.
The blossoming romance between Hope and Alejandro was sweet. They had an immediate connection, and I loved how despite trying to be someone else, Hope couldn’t help but be herself for the man she was falling in love with. I love her spunky and adventurous spirit, as well as the kindness, patience, and optimism she maintained despite her circumstances, as well as her determination to be true to her name and maintain her hope. She fit really well with Alejandro. But although Alejandro was a perfect fit for her, I didn’t connect to him as a hero, which is fine as he’s meant for Hope, not me.
The castaway plot was fun, and I enjoyed seeing how the group overcame the obstacles that came from their situation, although I didn’t like some of the drama that ensued because of the Carlburys. I also didn’t understand why Hope felt the need to maintain the façade that she was her sister for so long. I thought the reaction of her friends once they found out the truth was a bit extreme…but then again, it did fit their rather unpleasant characters, so perhaps it makes sense after all.
Overall, Saving Miss Everly was a fun diversion from traditional Regency romances, a great addition to the Inglewood series, and another delightful read from Sally Britton. I’m eager for Issac’s story next.
I’ve always been interested in castaway stories, and though I haven’t had the opportunity to read many, this is the best one I’ve read. I really enjoyed it. After Hope and her companions are shipwrecked on a desert island, they must not only find out how to survive but choose to remain optimistic when rescue seems impossible, all while clinging to the societal values they hold dear. Alejandro is the only one living on the island and has been surviving there for over a year. The arrival of others complicates things, especially as he fights his growing feelings for Hope, who unbeknownst to him, is pretending to be her sister.
The blossoming romance between Hope and Alejandro was sweet. They had an immediate connection, and I loved how despite trying to be someone else, Hope couldn’t help but be herself for the man she was falling in love with. I love her spunky and adventurous spirit, as well as the kindness, patience, and optimism she maintained despite her circumstances, as well as her determination to be true to her name and maintain her hope. She fit really well with Alejandro. But although Alejandro was a perfect fit for her, I didn’t connect to him as a hero, which is fine as he’s meant for Hope, not me.
The castaway plot was fun, and I enjoyed seeing how the group overcame the obstacles that came from their situation, although I didn’t like some of the drama that ensued because of the Carlburys. I also didn’t understand why Hope felt the need to maintain the façade that she was her sister for so long. I thought the reaction of her friends once they found out the truth was a bit extreme…but then again, it did fit their rather unpleasant characters, so perhaps it makes sense after all.
Overall, Saving Miss Everly was a fun diversion from traditional Regency romances, a great addition to the Inglewood series, and another delightful read from Sally Britton. I’m eager for Issac’s story next.
May 2, 2021
If staying up until 3:30 am to finish the book is any indication, the book was excellent. Another fantastic read by Sally Britton. A story of adventure and fear and difficulty. Overcoming unaccountably adversity in addition to figuring out how love can be an option. Hope and especially Alejandro are great characters.
May 30, 2020
Possessing a spirit of adventure that will not be quenched, Hope Everly sets out on her first voyage, disguised as her twin sister, Grace. Compelled to continue the ruse for longer than she ever imagined, she discovers that there is more adventure in store than even she bargained for. Trying to display all of the qualities her sister is known for, yet requiring all of her own to endure the circumstances ahead, Hope needs her namesake quality more than ever.
I loved this story! The spirit of adventure that this book exudes and the need to maintain hope when faced with dire circumstances creates a setting that pulls you directly into the story. The character development is fantastic. I love that it is written from two points of view. We can understand all of the reasons driving both our hero and heroine in the choices they make. The internal struggles and exhaltions that they experience.
This story had everything that I would wish for in a
romance adventure.
Top of the list: a dashingly suave hero. I cannot adequately describe how much I loved Alejandro’s character. Sigh. Ladies... this man is my favourite of Britton’s hero’s so far! I’m giving no spoilers away other than that all Britton’s fans are simply going to love him.
Second: a spunky heroine. I loved getting a better insight into Hope’s character. In the previous books that she featured in, I was hesitant to like her. She really comes into her own with this story. All of the characteristics that had previously only been glimpsed come into full bloom & we get the whole picture of who Hope Everly really is. I thought it was superbly done.
Third: characters that we just love to hate. Or at least despise. As in any good story, there has to be something of a villain. Without being truly evil, the despicable characters of this novel were superbly done.
Finally: a wonderful conclusion without it really being an ending. I am so looking forward to the next book in this series - however it was wonderful to get a glimpse into what the “lives” of these characters will be further down the road.
This is a wholesome, clean read. No gory details, no graphic content. Perfect for anyone who enjoys Regency Era novels with a side of adventure. I think Britton has done a fantastic job at delivering us another Regency Era Romance with such a refreshing angle.
I received an ARC of this book from the Author. I was under no obligation to write this review. All opinions are my own.
Any book can take us on a journey - a great story though, takes us on an adventure. This is a great story.
Enjoy!
I loved this story! The spirit of adventure that this book exudes and the need to maintain hope when faced with dire circumstances creates a setting that pulls you directly into the story. The character development is fantastic. I love that it is written from two points of view. We can understand all of the reasons driving both our hero and heroine in the choices they make. The internal struggles and exhaltions that they experience.
This story had everything that I would wish for in a
romance adventure.
Top of the list: a dashingly suave hero. I cannot adequately describe how much I loved Alejandro’s character. Sigh. Ladies... this man is my favourite of Britton’s hero’s so far! I’m giving no spoilers away other than that all Britton’s fans are simply going to love him.
Second: a spunky heroine. I loved getting a better insight into Hope’s character. In the previous books that she featured in, I was hesitant to like her. She really comes into her own with this story. All of the characteristics that had previously only been glimpsed come into full bloom & we get the whole picture of who Hope Everly really is. I thought it was superbly done.
Third: characters that we just love to hate. Or at least despise. As in any good story, there has to be something of a villain. Without being truly evil, the despicable characters of this novel were superbly done.
Finally: a wonderful conclusion without it really being an ending. I am so looking forward to the next book in this series - however it was wonderful to get a glimpse into what the “lives” of these characters will be further down the road.
This is a wholesome, clean read. No gory details, no graphic content. Perfect for anyone who enjoys Regency Era novels with a side of adventure. I think Britton has done a fantastic job at delivering us another Regency Era Romance with such a refreshing angle.
I received an ARC of this book from the Author. I was under no obligation to write this review. All opinions are my own.
Any book can take us on a journey - a great story though, takes us on an adventure. This is a great story.
Enjoy!
February 13, 2021
1814 London to somewhere in the Caribbean Sea
Hope Everly couldn’t stand being left out of an adventure. Her twin, Grace, didn’t want the adventure, preferring to stay home. So the sisters switched identities... but only until Hope got on the boat bound for the Caribbean, then she would explain that she was not really Grace. At least that's what they planned. Well, it didn’t quite work out that way.
Alejandro Felipe de Córdoba y Verduzco had been shipwrecked on a small island for 14 months, without expectation of ever being saved. He survived (sometimes barely) on what he could catch or gather — alone — until a beautiful woman was washed up on the shore. Then more. Now there were seven people trying to survive.
Normally I don’t care for short books or novellas. But somehow Ms. Britton was able to create a very full, very intriguing, satisfying story with remarkably diverse characters in a book that took me a few short hours to read and wish it had gone on and on.
And normally I’m terribly uncomfortable with identity-switch stories. For whatever reason, this was not like many others I’ve read and was disgusted with. I cared for this character. A lot! Yes, it was deceptive, but it really worked in this book.
And Alejandro? Oh my. That’s all I’m going to say.
Refreshing faith messages without being too heavy handed. Clean love story anyone can read.
I loved this book and I am definitely interested in more by this author!
Hope Everly couldn’t stand being left out of an adventure. Her twin, Grace, didn’t want the adventure, preferring to stay home. So the sisters switched identities... but only until Hope got on the boat bound for the Caribbean, then she would explain that she was not really Grace. At least that's what they planned. Well, it didn’t quite work out that way.
Alejandro Felipe de Córdoba y Verduzco had been shipwrecked on a small island for 14 months, without expectation of ever being saved. He survived (sometimes barely) on what he could catch or gather — alone — until a beautiful woman was washed up on the shore. Then more. Now there were seven people trying to survive.
Normally I don’t care for short books or novellas. But somehow Ms. Britton was able to create a very full, very intriguing, satisfying story with remarkably diverse characters in a book that took me a few short hours to read and wish it had gone on and on.
And normally I’m terribly uncomfortable with identity-switch stories. For whatever reason, this was not like many others I’ve read and was disgusted with. I cared for this character. A lot! Yes, it was deceptive, but it really worked in this book.
And Alejandro? Oh my. That’s all I’m going to say.
Refreshing faith messages without being too heavy handed. Clean love story anyone can read.
I loved this book and I am definitely interested in more by this author!
January 11, 2021
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Pretending she's her twin gets complicated when Hope is shipwrecked with a handsome castaway. When rescue comes, will she risk her heart to confess the truth or will they part forever?
MY TAKE
I really enjoyed this story. Having a shipwreck in a Regency romance was a treat. I loved Hope's feistiness and Alejandro was swoon-worthy.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a great job. I own the first book in the series, so I guess I'll go back to the beginning and read it. :D
Pretending she's her twin gets complicated when Hope is shipwrecked with a handsome castaway. When rescue comes, will she risk her heart to confess the truth or will they part forever?
MY TAKE
I really enjoyed this story. Having a shipwreck in a Regency romance was a treat. I loved Hope's feistiness and Alejandro was swoon-worthy.
I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator did a great job. I own the first book in the series, so I guess I'll go back to the beginning and read it. :D
November 24, 2020
The first book I've read about shipwreck and castaways, and I really enjoyed it. It was a quick read, lots of adventure, and a sweet love story. There were some parts to the story that I felt were left out, and jumped around a little too fast. So I would give this an "almost" 4 stars :)
January 13, 2020
Update: I just listened to the audiobook. Marian Hussey is fabulous as the narrator. She made a very convincing Spanish Hero. And I loved Alejandro and Hope even more than I did reading it myself. So well read.
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Hope wanted an adventure and she sure got one! This is the most unusual set up for a regency romance I've seen. I mean the bulk of the book takes place on a deserted island in the Caribbean. You don't see that in regency stuff every day. I loved it and was annoyed every time I was interrupted in my reading by life. Just let me read!
I loved the relationship between Alejandro and Hope. I believed the connection they had from the first moment. I was thoroughly annoyed by the annoying characters as much as I loved the lovable ones. It was telling that Hope spent so much time with her "friends" the Carlburys and they suspected nothing about the switch in sisters even when her behavior was inconsistent yet Alejandro knew something was wrong from the start though he didn't know what and then when he saw Grace, he knew immediately that it wasn't Hope. They hadn't known each other long but knew each other so much better.
This was another story that showed the difficulties for women in Regency England. So many restrictions that serve to make life harder. And if you are stuck on a desert island, who gives a hoot about propriety. Just do what needs to be done to survive.
I'm just vindictive enough that I would have loved to see Albert get a sufficient setdown that would knock some humility into him. Grrrr
I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
No sex or language
A little violence
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Hope wanted an adventure and she sure got one! This is the most unusual set up for a regency romance I've seen. I mean the bulk of the book takes place on a deserted island in the Caribbean. You don't see that in regency stuff every day. I loved it and was annoyed every time I was interrupted in my reading by life. Just let me read!
I loved the relationship between Alejandro and Hope. I believed the connection they had from the first moment. I was thoroughly annoyed by the annoying characters as much as I loved the lovable ones. It was telling that Hope spent so much time with her "friends" the Carlburys and they suspected nothing about the switch in sisters even when her behavior was inconsistent yet Alejandro knew something was wrong from the start though he didn't know what and then when he saw Grace, he knew immediately that it wasn't Hope. They hadn't known each other long but knew each other so much better.
This was another story that showed the difficulties for women in Regency England. So many restrictions that serve to make life harder. And if you are stuck on a desert island, who gives a hoot about propriety. Just do what needs to be done to survive.
I'm just vindictive enough that I would have loved to see Albert get a sufficient setdown that would knock some humility into him. Grrrr
I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
No sex or language
A little violence
September 22, 2023
I love, love, love this book. I think it's my favorite in the Inglewood series. This was my second read through, this time through the audiobook. The narration is amazing. I think the same narrator does the other books in the series. It's such a sweet story, and not your typical regency romance as it takes place on a deserted Caribbean island. I love Sally Britton's books, and this one is at the top of my list of favorites!
November 19, 2019
Ididn't like this book as much as the others in the series. Hope was not a very sympathetic character, although I loved the hero. I did like that it wasn't set in ballrooms. I didn't like the abrupt end of the book--what happened to the other castaways? Did the brother that started the fire get his comeupance? No loose ends were tied up.
November 10, 2023
Sheesh. Sign me up to be stranded in a secret island. Alejandro is simply swoony and Hope eventually really grew on me. She was determined and he was patient. We see the other characters pop in and that’s always a happy thing.
June 6, 2020
When Hope Everly's dreams are adventure are dashed, she and her twin sister, Grace, switch places so that she can still go with her friend, Miss Carlbury, to the Caribbean. But now Hope has to pretend to be her calm, easy going and kind, in a way Hope has never been able to be.
Alejandro Córdoba, an Argentinian gentleman, has been trapped on an island for over a year, surviving, and with no hope of rescue. Everything changes though, when a beautiful woman washes up on the beach - and along with her, eight other people. Suddenly, he not only finds himself trying to keep nine other people alive, but he finds himself completely drawn to and falling in love with Miss Everly, the woman who washed ashore - but between the others, the island, and a completely unknown future, both he and Hope don't know how to proceed.
Such a fun, clean installment of the series, and I loved Hope and Alejandro's story.
Alejandro Córdoba, an Argentinian gentleman, has been trapped on an island for over a year, surviving, and with no hope of rescue. Everything changes though, when a beautiful woman washes up on the beach - and along with her, eight other people. Suddenly, he not only finds himself trying to keep nine other people alive, but he finds himself completely drawn to and falling in love with Miss Everly, the woman who washed ashore - but between the others, the island, and a completely unknown future, both he and Hope don't know how to proceed.
Such a fun, clean installment of the series, and I loved Hope and Alejandro's story.
February 14, 2021
This was a very sweet and enjoyable Regency romance set in a very unlikely place - upon a desert island! I liked the interactions between the leads, who are both distinct and likable. The side characters rounded out the story and even the unpleasant ones were treated with an even hand. I appreciate that the slave trade in the Caribbean islands was at least discussed - so many historical romances tend to erase such things in favor of artificially halcyon days.
My one real complaint with this book is that the connection between the leads veered into the region of insta-love, even if they spent time establishing it afterward.
My one real complaint with this book is that the connection between the leads veered into the region of insta-love, even if they spent time establishing it afterward.
September 30, 2023
The third installment in the Inglewood series by Sally Britton was a delight to listen to. It was narrated beautifully and the author wrote a tale full of adventure and danger for the castaways that were shipwrecked on a deserted island. This novel can be enjoyed as part of the series, yet it would work well as a stand alone novel, too.
Stories of shipwreck or disaster are very telling regarding the nature of the characters. You see who is willing to work and who is not. You see who panics and who keeps their head and thinks things through. You see who has strength and conviction in their morals and who does not. This was all true in this novel, with the addition of the story being set in Regency times and all of the potential pitfalls that produced in regards to a lady’s reputation, the roles women were supposed to play, and even clothing ideals that some would not set aside.
The attraction between Alejandro and Hope was significant. They were definitely meant for each other, but had to go through so much to actually find their happily ever after. I have to admit to feeling quite a bit of anxiety as I listened, wanting things to work out for them and wondering how the author would actually make that happen. I loved the epilogue! It really made me smile.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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Stories of shipwreck or disaster are very telling regarding the nature of the characters. You see who is willing to work and who is not. You see who panics and who keeps their head and thinks things through. You see who has strength and conviction in their morals and who does not. This was all true in this novel, with the addition of the story being set in Regency times and all of the potential pitfalls that produced in regards to a lady’s reputation, the roles women were supposed to play, and even clothing ideals that some would not set aside.
The attraction between Alejandro and Hope was significant. They were definitely meant for each other, but had to go through so much to actually find their happily ever after. I have to admit to feeling quite a bit of anxiety as I listened, wanting things to work out for them and wondering how the author would actually make that happen. I loved the epilogue! It really made me smile.
(4.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
You can read this review on my blog:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
June 16, 2021
As Tim Allen said in one episode of The Last Man Standing "I had low expectations, but WOW"
This book is missing a plot. It's puerile and simplistic and boring.
This book is missing a plot. It's puerile and simplistic and boring.
April 2, 2022
I wasn’t sure if I would like Hope’s story going into it but I wound up enjoying it a great deal! Hope wound up being an adventure herself.
December 9, 2020
Lovely! just lovely!
March 15, 2020
This was not your typical regency read. This was fun to read a regency that didn't take place in London, or in ballrooms, or even at an estate. It was interesting to see how the characters either tried or didn't try to follow society's rules when they were so far from society.
Loved the two main characters. This was a very sweet romance.
Loved the two main characters. This was a very sweet romance.
November 2, 2019
Who would have thought a castaway story could turn into such a delightful love story?!
Last book, Grace and Hope traded identities so that Hope could follow her dreams of adventure, and Grace could explore her relationship with Jacob. When Hope’s scientific excursion to a neighboring island with a small group is shipwrecked during a storm, they wash up on a small island deserted except for one resident Spaniard, a castaway himself! We learn how he survived for 14 months by living off the land, and he teaches this group of soft Englishmen what they must do to survive. Hope, known as Grace to the group, lives up to her name and strives to look for the positive in the dire situation, which captures the attention, and the heart of Alejandro, the Spaniard. Thus begins the tender love story, which quickly captures the reader’s heart as well.
As in every group, there are those who tend to fight against the goad, bringing pain and destruction in their wake, and makes for an interesting and realistic story that will not soon be forgotten. The H is noble and the h is brave, and we rejoice when they find their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book. My review is voluntary.
Last book, Grace and Hope traded identities so that Hope could follow her dreams of adventure, and Grace could explore her relationship with Jacob. When Hope’s scientific excursion to a neighboring island with a small group is shipwrecked during a storm, they wash up on a small island deserted except for one resident Spaniard, a castaway himself! We learn how he survived for 14 months by living off the land, and he teaches this group of soft Englishmen what they must do to survive. Hope, known as Grace to the group, lives up to her name and strives to look for the positive in the dire situation, which captures the attention, and the heart of Alejandro, the Spaniard. Thus begins the tender love story, which quickly captures the reader’s heart as well.
As in every group, there are those who tend to fight against the goad, bringing pain and destruction in their wake, and makes for an interesting and realistic story that will not soon be forgotten. The H is noble and the h is brave, and we rejoice when they find their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book. My review is voluntary.
November 1, 2019
After reading and enjoying the previous book in the series, Discovering Grace, I was looking forward to reading Hope's story. In the previous book she was due to travel to the Caribbean with some family friends when she was forbidden to go by her father after causing an accident, her identical twin sister Grace was due to go in her place. However they swapped back without their parents knowing and the story continues from there.
After travelling around the islands they go with a small group to travel to visit another island, however are wrecked in a storm on a small island where they find another castaway who had already been stuck there for a year.
The other castaway was Spanish and had learnt how to survive and the story develops on how he mixes with the English with their rigid social structures of the time. Hope, who is nothing like her quiet sister, becomes friends with the Spaniard, much to her companions disquiet. The story develops whilst they struggle to survive and hope for rescue and it kept me hooked until the end.
After travelling around the islands they go with a small group to travel to visit another island, however are wrecked in a storm on a small island where they find another castaway who had already been stuck there for a year.
The other castaway was Spanish and had learnt how to survive and the story develops on how he mixes with the English with their rigid social structures of the time. Hope, who is nothing like her quiet sister, becomes friends with the Spaniard, much to her companions disquiet. The story develops whilst they struggle to survive and hope for rescue and it kept me hooked until the end.
November 5, 2019
Saving Miss Everly is a delightful romance that is full of adventure, discovery, and the sweetest bit of true love! The third book in the Inglewood series, I think this is my favorite one yet. Hope has switched places with her twin sister Grace (Discovering Grace tells her story) in order to go on the adventure of a lifetime. When that adventure winds up with her and her English shipmates stranded on a deserted island, her ability to pretend to be Grace struggles to stay hidden. Alejandro has been alone on his desert prison for over a year when the angel that is Hope washes a shore. Determined to see her survive, his hope for rescue,his 'hope' all together, is renewed. This book was part Robinson Crusoe, but so original for this genre. I loved the way the two characters fell in love with the real versions of each, the version that being stranded on a deserted island with no room for society helped bring about. A fabulous read, definitely one I will be rereading and highly recommend!
November 18, 2019
I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this book. I read it and while there is romance, I didn't see a romance novel. I saw a novel about a young women who needed growth and was able to experience the growth she needed. Hope was used to being a lot of things, Her twin sister, Grace, was not one of them, yet, she learned through pretending to be Grace.
It is pretty revealing when she was around people who thought she was Grace. They treated her differently and told her things about Hope that were revealing to her. And while on this journey of self-discovery, she found herself and the person that saw her. I think it helped that he met her away from her sister and didn't know her sister. I look forward to the next book.
It is pretty revealing when she was around people who thought she was Grace. They treated her differently and told her things about Hope that were revealing to her. And while on this journey of self-discovery, she found herself and the person that saw her. I think it helped that he met her away from her sister and didn't know her sister. I look forward to the next book.
December 4, 2023
When Hope Everly washes up on the shore of the island Alejandro Cordoba has been stranded on for over a year, their lives will never be the same.
Sally Britton has done it again. Saving Miss Everly is yet another of her books I did not want to end. An interesting mix of characters brings this story to life in a way that makes it nearly impossible to put down.
Edited to add: The audiobook is also excellent. The narrator does a fabulous job of bringing the story to life. I can't wait to listen to the next in the series.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sally Britton has done it again. Saving Miss Everly is yet another of her books I did not want to end. An interesting mix of characters brings this story to life in a way that makes it nearly impossible to put down.
Edited to add: The audiobook is also excellent. The narrator does a fabulous job of bringing the story to life. I can't wait to listen to the next in the series.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 17, 2019
It makes me chuckle to imagine brainstorming this novel, and thinking, “Yeah, Regency romance is ok, but what would make it even better? A DESERTED ISLAND.”
For when these kind of novels just aren’t escapist enough for you. :P This takes it to the next level. The Swiss Family Robinson vibes are strong.
Not that I’m complaining. I’m here for it. And I enjoyed it, in all its unlikely unrealisticness.
For when these kind of novels just aren’t escapist enough for you. :P This takes it to the next level. The Swiss Family Robinson vibes are strong.
Not that I’m complaining. I’m here for it. And I enjoyed it, in all its unlikely unrealisticness.
January 23, 2020
For being a romance book, this novel got me thinking some deep thoughts about what it would be like to be shipwrecked on a deserted island - something I am pretty sure I’ve never really contemplated before. That said, I really enjoyed the book - the storyline and the characters. I think you can see growth in this author’s ability to weave a story as this series of books unfolds.
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