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War of 1812 #2
The Shipbuilder's Wife
The day of her parents' garden party dawns bright as Lydia Prescott eagerly anticipates a marriage proposal from a handsome and wealthy plantation owner. The lovely debutante plans to steal a moment away with her beau, but her plans go terribly awry. Instead of her intended, she is joined by a stranger the largest man she's ever laid eyes on. And it is clear Jacob Steele is there for reasons far more sober than the party. With British raids erupting all around them, it is his job to reassure plantation owners of their safety. In reality, however, Jacob is an espionage agent, and the truth is dire: America is on the verge of invasion by the British.
Blissfully unaware of the danger surrounding her, Lydia basks in the glow of her recent engagement. But her joy is short-lived—a surprise British attack results in a devastating wound, and her plans for the future are shattered. Lost in her devastation, Lydia could never dream that Jacob, that giant of a man she met so briefly, would prove to be her saving grace. And with a war raging around them, she may be called upon to save him too.
Blissfully unaware of the danger surrounding her, Lydia basks in the glow of her recent engagement. But her joy is short-lived—a surprise British attack results in a devastating wound, and her plans for the future are shattered. Lost in her devastation, Lydia could never dream that Jacob, that giant of a man she met so briefly, would prove to be her saving grace. And with a war raging around them, she may be called upon to save him too.
272 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2018
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Jennifer Moore
43 books1,164 followersJennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance 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.
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August 20, 2019
I loved learning details about the War of 1812 from a more personal perspective, which is one reason I enjoy historical fiction. This author in particular is gifted at exposing me to times, locations, or events that I know little about, and enlarging my perspective of the world and the people in it. The danger, harsh circumstances, and struggles kept me turning the pages, and the gentle romance that grew between Lydia and Jacob tempered the heavier aspects of the plot. Lydia undergoes a definite change from the beginning of the book, and I admired the way her compassion for others grew into a selfless nature. The story is also told from Jacob's perspective, and he was an intriguing character with all the qualities I look for in a hero- strong and brave, yet vulnerable in ways not always seen at first. I loved the feeling of patriotism and devotion to a cause that is larger than themselves. Definitely a book that will be enjoyed and loved by fans of historical fiction and sweet romance.
(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)
August 28, 2018
"When one door closes, another will open." And sometimes that other door is better than the first. Lydia was supposed to get engaged, but doesn't when a terrible accident occurs.
Lydia isn't one to dwell on her unfortunate mishap for too long and tries so hard to make the best of her circumstances. Jacob is a busy, secretive man with inner scars. It's enjoyable to watch these two forge their ways through the danger of war-time situations, while settling into new territory.
This book is well researched and shows the hardships that were possible realities for some during the War of 1812. I could feel the ominous danger lurking in the intensity of the setting. Life didn't come easily to these characters, but good things always come after hard struggles, right? My personal preference is for a balance of story and romance and I felt this one was slightly tipped towards the war/story.
I always enjoy a book that can whisk me away to another time and place, especially when I can learn something along the way.
Content: war violence (non-graphic); very mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
Lydia isn't one to dwell on her unfortunate mishap for too long and tries so hard to make the best of her circumstances. Jacob is a busy, secretive man with inner scars. It's enjoyable to watch these two forge their ways through the danger of war-time situations, while settling into new territory.
This book is well researched and shows the hardships that were possible realities for some during the War of 1812. I could feel the ominous danger lurking in the intensity of the setting. Life didn't come easily to these characters, but good things always come after hard struggles, right? My personal preference is for a balance of story and romance and I felt this one was slightly tipped towards the war/story.
I always enjoy a book that can whisk me away to another time and place, especially when I can learn something along the way.
Content: war violence (non-graphic); very mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
December 13, 2018
This is an unmarked sequel to My Dearest Enemy. Emmet is Lydia's brother. I don't think there's much connection between them as they're rather distantly placed. I'm not sure why an author/publisher wouldn't let Amazon and/or GoodReads know this, even so but whatever.
It's a shame that this book wastes some otherwise good elements by burying them in stupid. Unlike the first book, the War of 1812 background is kind of interesting and that's due in no small part to Jake's involvement in the spy side of things. And he's an interesting character even beyond that circumstance. He's the large, powerful, thoughtful guy who is kind and cares about the people around him. That's my catnip, and I really liked him. Until he suffered from author-induced stupids.
Lydia had potential, too. I liked how she was setup to be the compliment to Jake in that she's the socially-adept, talky person who can charm and persuade others. I could see that they'd make an incredibly dynamic team if they could work together. So it was really sad that she suffers from author-induced stupids, too.
Some of the stupids are almost expected. Of course Jake is going to be reluctant to bring his new wife into his deepest councils. Lives are at stake! But if you're going to go there, at least be consistent! I mean, he bestirred himself over her at all because he had a gut feeling it was right and important. And that sentiment had a strong element of his spy job as well as his personal life to it. So Moore is sending mixed signals here with the story going for the dumbest through-line at any given moment. Like, for instance, making it so that Lydia befriends the very people under suspicion as her first act in her new home. Of course she does! And of course that makes Jake suspicious of her instead of handing him an opportunity on a silver platter with a bow tied on to get closer information about them. But no, he's going to be stupid. Because that's the author's default setting, apparently.
But that's not really what broke me. What made my head hurt was the whole setup to begin with. I mean, we first meet the beautiful Lydia as the belle of her neighborhood as she becomes engaged to a rich coward. And then she becomes disfigured with a scar on her cheek. And he cries off. Ruining her completely, we are told. Look, that's just not how it works. Yes, there was an assumption that a man breaking the engagement was due to him finding a moral failing in her. But Lydia's family is the more powerful (and wealthy) in that neighborhood. He is giving them cause for legal action for breach of promise (that few would have taken because it's so tawdry), but he also reveals himself as a man without honor and all Lydia's dad has to do is say so loudly, in public, and to everyone who will listen and that boy's prospects are the ones that are done. Brand the coward a coward and then persecute the stuffing out of him! That's your right as the father of a wrongfully-jilted daughter! You have a completely free hand, up to and including killing him for being a lying scoundrel (just don't be blatant enough that a judge has to admit all of the evidence). As for Lydia, her father is well-established and extremely rich. She could have the hair of a mangy camel, the nose of a allergy-riddled llama, and the teeth of a nicotine-addicted monkey and she'd still have suitors. A little thing like a scar on one cheek isn't going to have much effect, particularly since she was a popular and well-liked girl with an established set of eager suitors panting after her. I'm sorry, but rich dad makes a little thing like a scar (acquired in battle against the hated British, no less!) more like a distinguishing feature than a hindrance to her future.
And I could have passed all of that off as the author being ignorant or unconsidered if we didn't have Jake and Lydia marry so early. And then neither one even think the word sex, or anything even potentially intimate. Look, she's all worried about that stupid scar and how people will react. Well, one way to help overcome that aversion is the reassurance of intimacy. Yes, physical intimacy, but emotional as well. And Jake is exactly the guy to do that! He's kind. He cares. He doesn't see that scar as disfiguring, even a little bit. How does no intimacy make sense? I mean, this isn't even missing faith because these people are married and that's explicitly when sex is a thing! So having Jake spend the next weeks avoiding his lawful wife makes no kind of sense in any known universe. Except for the one that is paranoid about sex being dirty, of course, which is what I suspect is happening here. I'm relatively certain that this bit of stupid comes from the determination to make this a "clean" romance and I just can't tell you how off-putting I find that. You don't even have to show anything! But having sex be completely absent from both their actions and their thoughts puts them in some alternate universe where people don't have hormones so that plots can follow the dumbest through-line on the table.
I liked Jake. And probably Lydia once she got over the last vestiges of being shallow she inherited from her parents. But that's a lot of stupid to pile into a story and be something I'll enjoy.
A note about the publisher: This is another I picked up from my local library. Because Covenant Communications, the publisher, has the price at $10. For the eBook. This makes sense in the same universe where you'd have a couple marry and then avoid any kind of physical intimacy as long as possible, afterwards.
It's a shame that this book wastes some otherwise good elements by burying them in stupid. Unlike the first book, the War of 1812 background is kind of interesting and that's due in no small part to Jake's involvement in the spy side of things. And he's an interesting character even beyond that circumstance. He's the large, powerful, thoughtful guy who is kind and cares about the people around him. That's my catnip, and I really liked him. Until he suffered from author-induced stupids.
Lydia had potential, too. I liked how she was setup to be the compliment to Jake in that she's the socially-adept, talky person who can charm and persuade others. I could see that they'd make an incredibly dynamic team if they could work together. So it was really sad that she suffers from author-induced stupids, too.
Some of the stupids are almost expected. Of course Jake is going to be reluctant to bring his new wife into his deepest councils. Lives are at stake! But if you're going to go there, at least be consistent! I mean, he bestirred himself over her at all because he had a gut feeling it was right and important. And that sentiment had a strong element of his spy job as well as his personal life to it. So Moore is sending mixed signals here with the story going for the dumbest through-line at any given moment. Like, for instance, making it so that Lydia befriends the very people under suspicion as her first act in her new home. Of course she does! And of course that makes Jake suspicious of her instead of handing him an opportunity on a silver platter with a bow tied on to get closer information about them. But no, he's going to be stupid. Because that's the author's default setting, apparently.
But that's not really what broke me. What made my head hurt was the whole setup to begin with. I mean, we first meet the beautiful Lydia as the belle of her neighborhood as she becomes engaged to a rich coward. And then she becomes disfigured with a scar on her cheek. And he cries off. Ruining her completely, we are told. Look, that's just not how it works. Yes, there was an assumption that a man breaking the engagement was due to him finding a moral failing in her. But Lydia's family is the more powerful (and wealthy) in that neighborhood. He is giving them cause for legal action for breach of promise (that few would have taken because it's so tawdry), but he also reveals himself as a man without honor and all Lydia's dad has to do is say so loudly, in public, and to everyone who will listen and that boy's prospects are the ones that are done. Brand the coward a coward and then persecute the stuffing out of him! That's your right as the father of a wrongfully-jilted daughter! You have a completely free hand, up to and including killing him for being a lying scoundrel (just don't be blatant enough that a judge has to admit all of the evidence). As for Lydia, her father is well-established and extremely rich. She could have the hair of a mangy camel, the nose of a allergy-riddled llama, and the teeth of a nicotine-addicted monkey and she'd still have suitors. A little thing like a scar on one cheek isn't going to have much effect, particularly since she was a popular and well-liked girl with an established set of eager suitors panting after her. I'm sorry, but rich dad makes a little thing like a scar (acquired in battle against the hated British, no less!) more like a distinguishing feature than a hindrance to her future.
And I could have passed all of that off as the author being ignorant or unconsidered if we didn't have Jake and Lydia marry so early. And then neither one even think the word sex, or anything even potentially intimate. Look, she's all worried about that stupid scar and how people will react. Well, one way to help overcome that aversion is the reassurance of intimacy. Yes, physical intimacy, but emotional as well. And Jake is exactly the guy to do that! He's kind. He cares. He doesn't see that scar as disfiguring, even a little bit. How does no intimacy make sense? I mean, this isn't even missing faith because these people are married and that's explicitly when sex is a thing! So having Jake spend the next weeks avoiding his lawful wife makes no kind of sense in any known universe. Except for the one that is paranoid about sex being dirty, of course, which is what I suspect is happening here. I'm relatively certain that this bit of stupid comes from the determination to make this a "clean" romance and I just can't tell you how off-putting I find that. You don't even have to show anything! But having sex be completely absent from both their actions and their thoughts puts them in some alternate universe where people don't have hormones so that plots can follow the dumbest through-line on the table.
I liked Jake. And probably Lydia once she got over the last vestiges of being shallow she inherited from her parents. But that's a lot of stupid to pile into a story and be something I'll enjoy.
A note about the publisher: This is another I picked up from my local library. Because Covenant Communications, the publisher, has the price at $10. For the eBook. This makes sense in the same universe where you'd have a couple marry and then avoid any kind of physical intimacy as long as possible, afterwards.
October 2, 2018
I was eagerly looking forward to reading, The Shipbuilder's Wife. I mean look at that cover, very eye appealing.
This is the second in the War of 1812 Series. A young flirtatious woman full of self confidence she is sure an engagement is coming her way the night of her parent's garden party. Sadly this engagement is short lived after a surprise attack from the British while hiding in a shed with her lady's maid. Beauty is only skin deep or is it? A disfiguring wound to Lydia Prescott leaves her a shell of the woman she was especially when her fiancee drops her like a hot potato after her disfigurement. With a war raging around them the man she so briefly meets, Jacob may just be her saving grace. I enjoyed reading the historical aspect of the this time period and enjoyed meeting back up with characters in the first book in the series. I hope the series continues with some more of the minor characters and they get their own stories.
Pub Date 01 Sep 2018
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Covenant Communications through NetGalley. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.
This is the second in the War of 1812 Series. A young flirtatious woman full of self confidence she is sure an engagement is coming her way the night of her parent's garden party. Sadly this engagement is short lived after a surprise attack from the British while hiding in a shed with her lady's maid. Beauty is only skin deep or is it? A disfiguring wound to Lydia Prescott leaves her a shell of the woman she was especially when her fiancee drops her like a hot potato after her disfigurement. With a war raging around them the man she so briefly meets, Jacob may just be her saving grace. I enjoyed reading the historical aspect of the this time period and enjoyed meeting back up with characters in the first book in the series. I hope the series continues with some more of the minor characters and they get their own stories.
Pub Date 01 Sep 2018
I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Covenant Communications through NetGalley. Thank you. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 7, 2018
I have been looking forward to this book since I finished My Dearest Enemy and Ms. Moore did not disappoint! The ShipBuilder's Wife sucked me in and didn't let me go. I took the book with me in the car, carried it around my house, and took every chance I had to read a little bit more. I really enjoyed this one! (And isn't that a gorgeous cover?)
Lydia Prescott has everything going for her. She's beautiful, her father is wealthy, and she's about to be proposed to by a man she's sure she could come to love. But everything changes in an instant when the British raid her home and she is injured. Jacob, a man who is fighting for the freedom of a new United States of America, saves her during the raid and after some extenuating circumstances, marries her. And such begins the story of love and mistrust with two wounded hearts set against the backdrop of a fledgling America.
I loved how three dimensional the characters were and how easy it was to relate to their fears and feelings. Jacob is such a sweet hero, with his "looming" presence and desire to please. And Lydia's been taught how to move in society, but not how to be a new wife to a man she hardly knows. I loved seeing their friendship grow into more. So sighworthy!
Ms. Moore has obviously done meticulous research and the small details of how people dressed, their possessions and homes, as well as the raids and battles really made this book stand out. Both hero and heroine have flaws that draw on the reader's emotions and really make it easy to root for a happily ever after. The tension is steady and several scenes will definitely hit you in the feels. I really hope there will be another book in the series and that we get to see more of the characters we've come to love! This one is definitely going on my keeper shelf.
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
Lydia Prescott has everything going for her. She's beautiful, her father is wealthy, and she's about to be proposed to by a man she's sure she could come to love. But everything changes in an instant when the British raid her home and she is injured. Jacob, a man who is fighting for the freedom of a new United States of America, saves her during the raid and after some extenuating circumstances, marries her. And such begins the story of love and mistrust with two wounded hearts set against the backdrop of a fledgling America.
I loved how three dimensional the characters were and how easy it was to relate to their fears and feelings. Jacob is such a sweet hero, with his "looming" presence and desire to please. And Lydia's been taught how to move in society, but not how to be a new wife to a man she hardly knows. I loved seeing their friendship grow into more. So sighworthy!
Ms. Moore has obviously done meticulous research and the small details of how people dressed, their possessions and homes, as well as the raids and battles really made this book stand out. Both hero and heroine have flaws that draw on the reader's emotions and really make it easy to root for a happily ever after. The tension is steady and several scenes will definitely hit you in the feels. I really hope there will be another book in the series and that we get to see more of the characters we've come to love! This one is definitely going on my keeper shelf.
Originally reviewed on http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com
September 5, 2018
Jennifer Moore knows how to write a story! Her books take me back in time where I can imagine that I am there with the characters and picture the setting in my mind.
Lydia Prescott is a woman who had all that she wanted. She was beautiful, wealthy, and about to become engaged to the man of her dreams...until the British attacked her families plantation. Then she was unsure of her future and the happiness she had anticipated.
This is a story about when life doesn't turn out like you had planned, that maybe, something better is in your future. Lydia at first seemed shallow, but blossomed into a better person as the book progressed. Her life with Jacob is full of uncertainty. Both of them are afraid of being hurt and do not trust each other. If nothing else, this book emphasizes the importance of communication in a marriage.
The romance is slow. The book contains mystery. Someone is a spy for the British. Lives are at stake and there is a lot of critical war information that needs to be concealed. This book has so much to offer. It is a great book to sit down with and get lost into.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Lydia Prescott is a woman who had all that she wanted. She was beautiful, wealthy, and about to become engaged to the man of her dreams...until the British attacked her families plantation. Then she was unsure of her future and the happiness she had anticipated.
This is a story about when life doesn't turn out like you had planned, that maybe, something better is in your future. Lydia at first seemed shallow, but blossomed into a better person as the book progressed. Her life with Jacob is full of uncertainty. Both of them are afraid of being hurt and do not trust each other. If nothing else, this book emphasizes the importance of communication in a marriage.
The romance is slow. The book contains mystery. Someone is a spy for the British. Lives are at stake and there is a lot of critical war information that needs to be concealed. This book has so much to offer. It is a great book to sit down with and get lost into.
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
November 4, 2018
Lydia Prescott seems to have everything--she's beautiful, from a wealthy family with a beautiful home and is about to become engaged to a handsome, wealthy man she's sure she will come to love. With the wedding soon upon them, her family's home is attacked by the British while her parents are away. Lydia and her maid are able to hide but she's injured which leaves a scar on her once beautiful face. Suddenly she's no longer engaged to Jefferson Caraway, who cancelled their engagement "after seeing her face."
Jacob Steele is a shipbuilder who also helps Commodore Joshua Barney and his flotilla against the British during the war of 1812. He's large in stature, some would describe him as imposing, but a man of few words. He decides to marry Lydia Prescott without any prodding, incentive or bribery on the part of her father. He's a true gentleman in every way, but because of his childhood he's not very trusting of others, which leads him into a bit of trouble in his new and unusual marriage.
I liked Lydia. She's what we Southerners would call a steel Magnolia, so it's fitting that her married name was Steele. We find out that there's more to her than her beauty when the British attack her father's plantation and she suffers an accident that leaves her beautiful face scarred. She shows compassion to all those around her who are affected by the war. She showed so much bravery when she walked into the British camp to get a doctor for Jacob, who was badly wounded.
I really liked Jacob's best friend Alden and would love to read his story. He balances Jacob with his wit and almost laughed out loud picturing him disguised in women's clothing. What a sight that must've been.
Lydia and Jacob balanced each other and had me rooting for them to finally talk to each other so they could get their happy ending. There's some intrigue in the form of a traitorous spy, and I was surprised to find out who it was.
Jennifer Moore is one of my favorite historical writers because of her diligence in researching the events of the time, the places they take place, etc. Her research helps bring the book to life for me. As I read about the homes being taken over by the British, and their carriages and horses taken by the Americans I can't imagine how that must have been. So many people leaving towns to avoid the war, and those that couldn't leave--the only experience I have close to that was evacuating to Texas for Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and not knowing what I would be returning to when we were allowed back into the city.
This is a clean romance and the descriptions of the battles and attacks aren't graphic. Thank you Covenant Communications (through NetGalley) for my copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Jacob Steele is a shipbuilder who also helps Commodore Joshua Barney and his flotilla against the British during the war of 1812. He's large in stature, some would describe him as imposing, but a man of few words. He decides to marry Lydia Prescott without any prodding, incentive or bribery on the part of her father. He's a true gentleman in every way, but because of his childhood he's not very trusting of others, which leads him into a bit of trouble in his new and unusual marriage.
I liked Lydia. She's what we Southerners would call a steel Magnolia, so it's fitting that her married name was Steele. We find out that there's more to her than her beauty when the British attack her father's plantation and she suffers an accident that leaves her beautiful face scarred. She shows compassion to all those around her who are affected by the war. She showed so much bravery when she walked into the British camp to get a doctor for Jacob, who was badly wounded.
I really liked Jacob's best friend Alden and would love to read his story. He balances Jacob with his wit and almost laughed out loud picturing him disguised in women's clothing. What a sight that must've been.
Lydia and Jacob balanced each other and had me rooting for them to finally talk to each other so they could get their happy ending. There's some intrigue in the form of a traitorous spy, and I was surprised to find out who it was.
Jennifer Moore is one of my favorite historical writers because of her diligence in researching the events of the time, the places they take place, etc. Her research helps bring the book to life for me. As I read about the homes being taken over by the British, and their carriages and horses taken by the Americans I can't imagine how that must have been. So many people leaving towns to avoid the war, and those that couldn't leave--the only experience I have close to that was evacuating to Texas for Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and not knowing what I would be returning to when we were allowed back into the city.
This is a clean romance and the descriptions of the battles and attacks aren't graphic. Thank you Covenant Communications (through NetGalley) for my copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 26, 2018
This new-to-me author painted a historically vivid and interesting picture of the War of 1812 which is considered the Second War of Independence. Jacob Steele is a shipbuilder as well as an espionage agent for the Americans, and is a gentle giant who has difficulty with talking to people. Lydia Prescott is a southern belle awaiting a proposal from her wealthy beau until the British invade her plantation destroying and pillaging leaving Lydia with a large piece of broken glass in her face and a scar that changes her entire life.
The history inside this story was fascinating and obviously well researched by Moore. I knew very little about the War of 1812, but Moore's incredible detail and vivid word pictures bring this period to life. The story pulled me in from the very beginning as I found myself rooting for the totally unprepared young American nation. The main characters were each so likable from huge soft-hearted Jacob, to dramatically funny Alden, to sweet Elnora. I especially liked that the romance played a role behind the history. Both Lydia and Jacob found themselves in what they believed was a marriage of necessity, and they each had their preconceived notions about what the other was doing and why. Yet in the meantime, each was falling more and more in love with other.
I will definitely be looking for more books by Jennifer Moore as this one made my 2018 favorites list.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Covenant Communications through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.
The history inside this story was fascinating and obviously well researched by Moore. I knew very little about the War of 1812, but Moore's incredible detail and vivid word pictures bring this period to life. The story pulled me in from the very beginning as I found myself rooting for the totally unprepared young American nation. The main characters were each so likable from huge soft-hearted Jacob, to dramatically funny Alden, to sweet Elnora. I especially liked that the romance played a role behind the history. Both Lydia and Jacob found themselves in what they believed was a marriage of necessity, and they each had their preconceived notions about what the other was doing and why. Yet in the meantime, each was falling more and more in love with other.
I will definitely be looking for more books by Jennifer Moore as this one made my 2018 favorites list.
**I received a complimentary copy of this book from Covenant Communications through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.
September 5, 2018
I am so glad I didn’t live in those times. No air conditioning, no cars, war in my backyard, and the marriages of convenience or for reputation or just because with their being no affection to begin with. I admire Jacob Steele for marrying Lydia. He is a very good person and yes things work themselves out in the book. But it still is a rough road. You have to learn to trust this person and be able to communicate. And then there is everyone's doubts and fears, and these two have some! I love how they work things out! I love how the book ends. I love the talk on the care of the wood on the ship and in Jacob’s home. I love when something that is made is very carefully crafted and loved!
I also enjoyed the fact that I grew up in Maryland and know where all these places are and have visited them. I am sure it was much more forest in those times than all that I grew up seeing. After all, I ate at a McDonald’s last time I was in Bladensburg! And I love the view on the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. But it is really cool to be able to see everything clearly in my head!
I think Jacob and Lydia are definitely made for each other. They are yin and yang! Jacob is a large looming man who once was an orphaned child who protected the other children and watched them all find homes accepting him and his best friend Alden, His fear is to be alone. But he is afraid to make a stand with Lydia when things go wrong. He just goes back to closing his heart and just silently accepting it. Lydia gives him options several times but they come out as statements and if Jacob continues to do nothing he will lose her. There are a few very tender moments when Lydia is attending to him and she often worries about him. But Jacob is a fool and doesn’t know what to do with his own words!!
And I loved the little trivia at the end. You really should read it! It is a wonderful adventure!
I think a book about Alden will be coming next?? I will definitely be reading that one! Alden cracks me up. He knows how to talk to anyone and he is a natural at it! There is only a hint at something that has happened to him in the past and I want to see him happy and married!!
I also enjoyed the fact that I grew up in Maryland and know where all these places are and have visited them. I am sure it was much more forest in those times than all that I grew up seeing. After all, I ate at a McDonald’s last time I was in Bladensburg! And I love the view on the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay. But it is really cool to be able to see everything clearly in my head!
I think Jacob and Lydia are definitely made for each other. They are yin and yang! Jacob is a large looming man who once was an orphaned child who protected the other children and watched them all find homes accepting him and his best friend Alden, His fear is to be alone. But he is afraid to make a stand with Lydia when things go wrong. He just goes back to closing his heart and just silently accepting it. Lydia gives him options several times but they come out as statements and if Jacob continues to do nothing he will lose her. There are a few very tender moments when Lydia is attending to him and she often worries about him. But Jacob is a fool and doesn’t know what to do with his own words!!
And I loved the little trivia at the end. You really should read it! It is a wonderful adventure!
I think a book about Alden will be coming next?? I will definitely be reading that one! Alden cracks me up. He knows how to talk to anyone and he is a natural at it! There is only a hint at something that has happened to him in the past and I want to see him happy and married!!
October 10, 2018
4.5*
When all your hopes and dreams are about to come true, life feels pretty much perfect. Until everything changes and all you had hoped for is gone and not within your grasp anymore. Lydia Prescott is having one of those moments.
I loved Lydia! At first she seems like a beautiful, possibly spoiled, debutante, scheming and planning. But as the story unfolds and moves on, she is anything but. She was a very well written and developed character for me. She didn't fall down when trouble came, she embraced it and worked to make the best of any situation. She was a kind and caring young woman whose world was changed by war.
I couldn't imagine what life would have been like back in the early days of America. Then to have war after war keep occurring. The resiliency of men, woman and children to survive and thrive. This is the second book by this author about the War of 1812. The first book, My Dearest Enemy, focuses on the war in Canada and this one focuses on a couple locations in America. They don't have to be read together or in any particular order. The connecting factor aside from the war is Emmett from, My Dearest Enemy, is Lydia's brother. I've enjoyed both of these books, but I think this is my favorite of the two.
After an Lydia's hopes and dreams are changed, she finds herself quickly married to Jacob Steele. I won't say why but let me tell you, that Jacob Steele is one fine character! I'm not just referencing physical attributes but his character and personality all combined! Yep, a true gentleman. I loved the dynamics between these two. The uncertainty, the desire for friendship, the hopes to create a good life together. It was so sweet. But frustrating too. Of course! These two were tiptoeing around each other trying to find a balance but not speaking and sharing their mind. So, hence, the frustration. But I loved how it all worked out.
I couldn't decide who I wanted to trust or not trust in this book for quite a while. I was for sure a couple characters were shady, but then I was mistaken. I usually don't get tricked like that, but I sure was with this book. Well done Jennifer Moore!
If you enjoy history, there is plenty of it written throughout with this lovely story. I really enjoyed reading about some of the battles and reading the author's note at the end where she discusses more of the historical aspects. And her love of ships comes through in this one and was very captivating for me as the reader.
If you're looking for a sweet and clean romantic story with some history and great characters, definitely pick this one up.
Content: Clean. Sweet romance with some kissing. Some moments of peril, some battles and attacks associated with war but nothing gruesome or overly graphic. I would let my teenage daughters read this.
I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
When all your hopes and dreams are about to come true, life feels pretty much perfect. Until everything changes and all you had hoped for is gone and not within your grasp anymore. Lydia Prescott is having one of those moments.
I loved Lydia! At first she seems like a beautiful, possibly spoiled, debutante, scheming and planning. But as the story unfolds and moves on, she is anything but. She was a very well written and developed character for me. She didn't fall down when trouble came, she embraced it and worked to make the best of any situation. She was a kind and caring young woman whose world was changed by war.
I couldn't imagine what life would have been like back in the early days of America. Then to have war after war keep occurring. The resiliency of men, woman and children to survive and thrive. This is the second book by this author about the War of 1812. The first book, My Dearest Enemy, focuses on the war in Canada and this one focuses on a couple locations in America. They don't have to be read together or in any particular order. The connecting factor aside from the war is Emmett from, My Dearest Enemy, is Lydia's brother. I've enjoyed both of these books, but I think this is my favorite of the two.
After an Lydia's hopes and dreams are changed, she finds herself quickly married to Jacob Steele. I won't say why but let me tell you, that Jacob Steele is one fine character! I'm not just referencing physical attributes but his character and personality all combined! Yep, a true gentleman. I loved the dynamics between these two. The uncertainty, the desire for friendship, the hopes to create a good life together. It was so sweet. But frustrating too. Of course! These two were tiptoeing around each other trying to find a balance but not speaking and sharing their mind. So, hence, the frustration. But I loved how it all worked out.
I couldn't decide who I wanted to trust or not trust in this book for quite a while. I was for sure a couple characters were shady, but then I was mistaken. I usually don't get tricked like that, but I sure was with this book. Well done Jennifer Moore!
If you enjoy history, there is plenty of it written throughout with this lovely story. I really enjoyed reading about some of the battles and reading the author's note at the end where she discusses more of the historical aspects. And her love of ships comes through in this one and was very captivating for me as the reader.
If you're looking for a sweet and clean romantic story with some history and great characters, definitely pick this one up.
Content: Clean. Sweet romance with some kissing. Some moments of peril, some battles and attacks associated with war but nothing gruesome or overly graphic. I would let my teenage daughters read this.
I received a copy from the publisher, Covenant Communications, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
September 4, 2018
There is just something about historical fiction books that sing to my heart. I really love a well done historical fiction. This one was perfect for me because it was set during a pivotal time in US history. The British are invading, raids are happening, people are dying. Both Lydia and Jacob are caught in the middle. There was a good balance of plot and character building.
I felt like I knew both Lydia and Jacob and I felt their growth throughout the book. Their relationship progression felt believable and genuine which is so important to me as a reader. I loved Lydia's spunk and determination and I also loved her vulnerable moments. I could actually say the exact same thing about Jacob. He is rock steady in his determination to America's cause but when it comes to matters of the heart, he is so unsure. It made him so endearing!
Like I said before, this book really hit my sweet spot and I enjoyed it so much. This is one of my favorite times in history to read about!
Content: Violence, kissing
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
I felt like I knew both Lydia and Jacob and I felt their growth throughout the book. Their relationship progression felt believable and genuine which is so important to me as a reader. I loved Lydia's spunk and determination and I also loved her vulnerable moments. I could actually say the exact same thing about Jacob. He is rock steady in his determination to America's cause but when it comes to matters of the heart, he is so unsure. It made him so endearing!
Like I said before, this book really hit my sweet spot and I enjoyed it so much. This is one of my favorite times in history to read about!
Content: Violence, kissing
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
September 3, 2018
For me author Jennifer Moore is another one of those must read authors. I’m just going to be reading her books, no matter what! I love her books. They’re always well written and the amount of research she does is amazing.
I loved this book from the very beginning. It’s set in young America 1814 as the British are trying to take over…again, during the War of 1812. I loved all of the history involved in this one and seeing Jennifer Moore’s amazing characters in the history made this one even better!
Lydia is a complex character. I liked the way she goes from being a debutante, only concerned with herself and society, and the man she wants to ask her to marry him to someone concerned with everything around her. She really learns to look outside of herself. That might have been partly due to something that happened to her. But I loved the way she really learned to not worry about herself. Maybe this struck me so much because it’s a lesson we all need to learn in our lives.
Then there’s Jacob. He’s a huge guy, but as the story unfolds, you realize that he has a heart to match. Only he’s afraid to let anyone into his heart because of his early life. I loved seeing things through both his perspective and Lydia’s, it really makes the story so rich. The reader knows things that neither of the the characters know about each other and the plot. I loved it!
I have to mention Jacob’s friend Alden Thatcher. His character is great. There are several scenes where he provides some really great comic relief. But under his humor, there seems to be some type of heart ache that we don’t learn about in this book. I’m hoping he gets his own story so we can learn a bit more about him.
The plot of this one is fantastic. There’s romance, danger, adventure, comedy, and surprising humanity in the last place you’d expect it. I never knew what was coming next and I loved that!
This one has everything you want in a historical fiction book! Make sure to pick up your own copy!
I loved this book from the very beginning. It’s set in young America 1814 as the British are trying to take over…again, during the War of 1812. I loved all of the history involved in this one and seeing Jennifer Moore’s amazing characters in the history made this one even better!
Lydia is a complex character. I liked the way she goes from being a debutante, only concerned with herself and society, and the man she wants to ask her to marry him to someone concerned with everything around her. She really learns to look outside of herself. That might have been partly due to something that happened to her. But I loved the way she really learned to not worry about herself. Maybe this struck me so much because it’s a lesson we all need to learn in our lives.
Then there’s Jacob. He’s a huge guy, but as the story unfolds, you realize that he has a heart to match. Only he’s afraid to let anyone into his heart because of his early life. I loved seeing things through both his perspective and Lydia’s, it really makes the story so rich. The reader knows things that neither of the the characters know about each other and the plot. I loved it!
I have to mention Jacob’s friend Alden Thatcher. His character is great. There are several scenes where he provides some really great comic relief. But under his humor, there seems to be some type of heart ache that we don’t learn about in this book. I’m hoping he gets his own story so we can learn a bit more about him.
The plot of this one is fantastic. There’s romance, danger, adventure, comedy, and surprising humanity in the last place you’d expect it. I never knew what was coming next and I loved that!
This one has everything you want in a historical fiction book! Make sure to pick up your own copy!
September 2, 2018
Jennifer Moore is one of my go to authors, her writing is Gold. The love story between Jacob & Lydia was so beautifully done. It felt so real. I eagerly await For Jennifer's next book.
September 4, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Not only were the characters fun to love, it gave me a different sense of what the world was like in America during this particular time period. It showed how war changes some people and brings others closer. It showed how shallow some people in society were as well as who kind and loving others are. I loved Lydia and her growth throughout the store. I enjoyed watching Jacob learn to deal with his trust issues. There was one unanswered question that I'm hoping will be answered in another novel sometime, or it just may be one that is left dangling. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. It was a wonderful read that I would recommend to anyone.
March 24, 2019
Very good! I really enjoyed the historical aspects of the story. The characters felt real, and I loved how Lydia and Jacob learned to rely on each other’s strengths to overcome their insecurities.
September 1, 2018
This story is set in the U.S. during the War of 1812 when England invaded the fledgling United States' shores. Lydia, a pampered Virginia plantation miss, has her heart set on marrying a wealthy landowner who lives nearby. But when she runs into Jacob Steele, a shipbuilder and a spy, at her parent’s garden party, her life will change dramatically.
There was so much I loved about this book. The history inside the story is fascinating. I knew about the War of 1812, but only dull dates and factoids that never meant anything to me. This story really sucked me in, making me empathize for the poor Americans who struggled against a foreign power way mightier than they were. The love story was captivating. It was a marriage without love at first, and the story revolved around the couple learning to love and trust each over. There is mystery, intrigue, action and fighting, a budding romance you can’t help cheering for, and great vulnerability in both the hero and heroine. That’s why I couldn’t stop reading it once I started. This author always writes good books. But this one is definitely one of my favorites.
***I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review, and I highly recommend it.
There was so much I loved about this book. The history inside the story is fascinating. I knew about the War of 1812, but only dull dates and factoids that never meant anything to me. This story really sucked me in, making me empathize for the poor Americans who struggled against a foreign power way mightier than they were. The love story was captivating. It was a marriage without love at first, and the story revolved around the couple learning to love and trust each over. There is mystery, intrigue, action and fighting, a budding romance you can’t help cheering for, and great vulnerability in both the hero and heroine. That’s why I couldn’t stop reading it once I started. This author always writes good books. But this one is definitely one of my favorites.
***I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review, and I highly recommend it.
September 24, 2018
The narrator wasn’t a natural with the Southern accent and it was a bit, “Suh, I do declare!”
The story was okay. I liked the history and war aspects. The romance was meh. The characters were in their own heads, rather than interacting with one another. I really did like Jacob Steel. Heroine was a bit of a Mary Sue.
The story was okay. I liked the history and war aspects. The romance was meh. The characters were in their own heads, rather than interacting with one another. I really did like Jacob Steel. Heroine was a bit of a Mary Sue.
April 18, 2019
Lydia Prescott lives with her family in Virginia, on a tobacco planation named Rosefield Park. Her father is wealthy and she has grown up with privilege. After she finds herself scared from a terrible accident that happened when her families plantation was attacked, Lydia hides from everyone and looses all hope that her life will ever be the same.
"Mr. Jacob Steele of Annapolis" comes into town with his best friend, Alden Thatcher. Alden is a merchant ship captain and Jacob is a shipbuilder. Both men do work at these professions but they also have an alternative motive for being in Virginia at this time. Jacob has been hired by Mr. Beauregard Prescott, Lydia's father, to protect his plantation from an attack. The Red Coats are coming and it's up to spies to find out when and where.
"The British were raiding up and down the coast. Most attacks so far has centered on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Cities had been burned and pillaged, people killed, women harassed, plantation looted."
Jacob feel responsible for Lydia's accident. He sees that he family is ashamed of her and he offers to marry her and take her away from a life of shame and heartache. They both move to Annapolis to Jacob's home.
I was surprised by this book. I read the summary but I was still surprised to discover the story takes place about 35 years after the Revolutionary War when James Madison is president. The author took her time in researching what happened during these days. There is no exact date to the story but I was taken back because I'm not sure I even know much about this time in American History. For Shame!
There are several misunderstandings in this book but they didn't take over and become the focal point of the story. Lydia's character really comes out later in the story when she is faced with some tough choices. Jacob tries to recoil but he has some really good friends, like Alden.
The friendship between Jacob and Alden is different in that they are both orphans, taken in by the same man and raised as brothers. Alden's history was eluded to but not explained. I'll be looking for a book of his own, as I found his character intriguing.
Overall, I liked this book. It has some tense moments and explains a bit about war but also shows hope inside of war. The author doesn't go into detail about violence and blood shed but this is a part of the story line. I would hope that Regency book lovers can try something a bit new.
Content: clean
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
"Mr. Jacob Steele of Annapolis" comes into town with his best friend, Alden Thatcher. Alden is a merchant ship captain and Jacob is a shipbuilder. Both men do work at these professions but they also have an alternative motive for being in Virginia at this time. Jacob has been hired by Mr. Beauregard Prescott, Lydia's father, to protect his plantation from an attack. The Red Coats are coming and it's up to spies to find out when and where.
"The British were raiding up and down the coast. Most attacks so far has centered on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Cities had been burned and pillaged, people killed, women harassed, plantation looted."
Jacob feel responsible for Lydia's accident. He sees that he family is ashamed of her and he offers to marry her and take her away from a life of shame and heartache. They both move to Annapolis to Jacob's home.
I was surprised by this book. I read the summary but I was still surprised to discover the story takes place about 35 years after the Revolutionary War when James Madison is president. The author took her time in researching what happened during these days. There is no exact date to the story but I was taken back because I'm not sure I even know much about this time in American History. For Shame!
There are several misunderstandings in this book but they didn't take over and become the focal point of the story. Lydia's character really comes out later in the story when she is faced with some tough choices. Jacob tries to recoil but he has some really good friends, like Alden.
The friendship between Jacob and Alden is different in that they are both orphans, taken in by the same man and raised as brothers. Alden's history was eluded to but not explained. I'll be looking for a book of his own, as I found his character intriguing.
Overall, I liked this book. It has some tense moments and explains a bit about war but also shows hope inside of war. The author doesn't go into detail about violence and blood shed but this is a part of the story line. I would hope that Regency book lovers can try something a bit new.
Content: clean
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2018
I enjoyed reading the next book in the War of 1812 Series. The Shipbuilder's Wife is full of rich characters in an exciting time during American history. We had a quick glimpse of main character, Lydia Prescott, in the first book of this series. She became very endearing in this second book. At first you think she's the typical 'Southern Belle', but tragedy enters her life and we see a whole different side to Lydia. We also get a different view of Agent Jacob Steele after he saves Lydia's life. These two as a couple take awhile to gel, but they both have many doubts and fears getting in their way.
I liked how the book seemed a perfect blend of mystery, action, humor, historical facts, and of course romance. I've always been fascinated with the War of 1812 and Moore has done a wonderful job of blending the historical facts with a very engaging story line in both books in this series. It was very satisfying to see how ultimately Lydia and Jacob worked out their problems and came together in the end. Scars were healed inside and out for both Lydia and Jacob. I'm also hoping for the next book to spotlight Jacob's best friend Alden, who gave the needed humor in this book despite it's tense setting.
As always, I highly recommend this author and this book. You will always get a great,developed story when reading a book written by Jennifer Moore.
I liked how the book seemed a perfect blend of mystery, action, humor, historical facts, and of course romance. I've always been fascinated with the War of 1812 and Moore has done a wonderful job of blending the historical facts with a very engaging story line in both books in this series. It was very satisfying to see how ultimately Lydia and Jacob worked out their problems and came together in the end. Scars were healed inside and out for both Lydia and Jacob. I'm also hoping for the next book to spotlight Jacob's best friend Alden, who gave the needed humor in this book despite it's tense setting.
As always, I highly recommend this author and this book. You will always get a great,developed story when reading a book written by Jennifer Moore.
October 19, 2018
Jennifer Moore has such a talent for writing a story that completely immerses the reader into the time period. She does so much research into the reality of the time and history that you can’t help but learn history as you dive into her story.
I really liked learning about early America and the war of 1812. Our protagonists, Lydia and Jacob, came from completely different worlds and went through a lot to find what they truly wanted and needed. Lydia is injured during an attack on her family’s plantation and the entire course of her life changes as a result.
Jacob trusts his gut instinct and proposes to marry Lydia, and the course of his life is also changed as a result. There are so many endearing moments in this book- moments of friendship amidst a war, moments of love amidst mistrust, and more.
There was a lot of misunderstanding going on between some characters that frustrated me, but overall still a great story with a lot of attention to characterization and detail.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked learning about early America and the war of 1812. Our protagonists, Lydia and Jacob, came from completely different worlds and went through a lot to find what they truly wanted and needed. Lydia is injured during an attack on her family’s plantation and the entire course of her life changes as a result.
Jacob trusts his gut instinct and proposes to marry Lydia, and the course of his life is also changed as a result. There are so many endearing moments in this book- moments of friendship amidst a war, moments of love amidst mistrust, and more.
There was a lot of misunderstanding going on between some characters that frustrated me, but overall still a great story with a lot of attention to characterization and detail.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 3, 2020
Romance, clean, period;
Lydia and Jacob's story set during the War of 1812 was heartfelt, honest, hurting, and a well done imagining of the American revolt, and of the War of 1812 British attack on Washington City as part of the story. Their sweet romance also an integral part of the story. The backstory of Lydia's and Jacob's first meeting, the attack on her home and her injury during the attack, the servants, the other side characters, and their life in Annapolis, all well described. Lydia's care for her servants, her pain and worry with her physical 'trial' (no spoilers here!), and Jacob's worry, and misunderstanding of her interactions with him, made it all the sweeter at the conclusion of the novel.
Loved the setting, the backstory, and their sweet moments throughout the novel. J.L.M. had some fun historical details that she included as part of the novel that made it even more interesting. Perfect escape read with that bit of history thrown in.
Lydia and Jacob's story set during the War of 1812 was heartfelt, honest, hurting, and a well done imagining of the American revolt, and of the War of 1812 British attack on Washington City as part of the story. Their sweet romance also an integral part of the story. The backstory of Lydia's and Jacob's first meeting, the attack on her home and her injury during the attack, the servants, the other side characters, and their life in Annapolis, all well described. Lydia's care for her servants, her pain and worry with her physical 'trial' (no spoilers here!), and Jacob's worry, and misunderstanding of her interactions with him, made it all the sweeter at the conclusion of the novel.
Loved the setting, the backstory, and their sweet moments throughout the novel. J.L.M. had some fun historical details that she included as part of the novel that made it even more interesting. Perfect escape read with that bit of history thrown in.
October 18, 2018
Unfortunately, this book for me was very much influenced by the narrator on the audiobook version. I couldn't stand the voices she used for both Lydia and Jacob, the two main characters, to the point where I cringed for the first half of the book and almost didn't finish it. After I sped up the reading of the book, it didn't bother me as much. I liked the plot--I love romance stories where the characters are forced to marry for whatever reason and then fall in love, and it had a bit of the Scarlet Pimpernel plot. However, the execution of it and other side plots wasn't done well enough to keep me invested.
March 28, 2025
Lydia Prescott was the belle of Virginia, and even had the man she wanted to marry propose to her, but after a raid by the British during the War of 1812, she is left injured and finds all anyone seemed to care about was her beauty. Except for the ship builder, Jacob Steele, that is. He marries her to save her from social ruin, and they both must learn to trust each other if they will ever find love in their marriage.
I liked this story, but it was only ok. Clean, and interesting because of the War of 1812 history, but only ok.
I liked this story, but it was only ok. Clean, and interesting because of the War of 1812 history, but only ok.
September 12, 2018
Stayed up late to finish this one. Loved the history intertwined with the fiction story of the blockades during the English and American war over the states independence.
The physical scar resulting from the attack by the English, send Lydia’s future plans out the window. Her fiancé cries off, not caring that he’s ruining her reputation. Jacob Steele, the real man that doesn’t dress to please steps up to be the hero in more ways than one, but has his own insecurities with trust from being an orphan.
Meanwhile, there is the problem of finding out who the English spy is in the household before anymore of the American operatives are hurt and vital messages to the war effort aren’t delivered.
The physical scar resulting from the attack by the English, send Lydia’s future plans out the window. Her fiancé cries off, not caring that he’s ruining her reputation. Jacob Steele, the real man that doesn’t dress to please steps up to be the hero in more ways than one, but has his own insecurities with trust from being an orphan.
Meanwhile, there is the problem of finding out who the English spy is in the household before anymore of the American operatives are hurt and vital messages to the war effort aren’t delivered.
October 29, 2018
Fancy some light reading? Don't pick this one! While some books can gift you an easy escape from reality, others (like this one) instead will take you back in time. You'll feel like your jolting around in the carriage, walking the old streets of Washington City & right there on the battlefield. Jennifer Moore masterfully creates historical works of art. Her stories are rich and adventurous. Her characters have depth and soul.
In this second book of her 1812 series, and I certainly hope there's more, we find ourselves in Lydia's world. Younger sister of Emmett Prescott (My Dearest Enemy), she has her entire future mapped out. A chance encounter with Jacob, who is everything the cover of the book shows, may not be life changing for either of them. The British may have something to say -or do - about that, and suddenly Lydia & Jacob are trying to understand just how they came to be together.
A beautiful story jam packed with everything we come to expect from Jennifer Moore, this one will not disappoint.
Thanks to Covenant Communications & Netgalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.
In this second book of her 1812 series, and I certainly hope there's more, we find ourselves in Lydia's world. Younger sister of Emmett Prescott (My Dearest Enemy), she has her entire future mapped out. A chance encounter with Jacob, who is everything the cover of the book shows, may not be life changing for either of them. The British may have something to say -or do - about that, and suddenly Lydia & Jacob are trying to understand just how they came to be together.
A beautiful story jam packed with everything we come to expect from Jennifer Moore, this one will not disappoint.
Thanks to Covenant Communications & Netgalley for the eARC. This is my honest review.
September 7, 2018
Jennifer’s books are seriously so good! They have earned a spot on my bookshelf! I loved seeing how Jacob and Lydia’s relationship changed over the course of the book. Jennifer definitely does her research on this time period. I hope we learn more about Alden!
March 26, 2022
As always from this author, impressive attention to historical detail but, I just could not get past the casual attitude toward slavery. It is entirely historically accurate, but in a book written for today's audience I wished Lydia could have at least come to a partial understanding of the wrongness of slavery, there were people who thought it wrong and were trying to get it abolished even at this early time period.
September 20, 2018
4.5 stars. Delightful historical novel with great supporting characters. This is one I will likely read again.
October 22, 2018
Jennifer Moore's latest release takes the reader back to colonial times and country on the brink of invasion. The romance that Lydia thinks is her future is quickly changed when she cant deny her attraction to Jacob Steele and an timely accident. Jacob and Lydia's story is back dropped by Jacobs secret life and underground web of spies. Will their love win out or will Lydia go back to her parents under false pretenses. Will the British find their way past Jacob and his colonial militia? How can Lydia prove that she is on Jacob's side?
December 10, 2018
Loved this sweet story! Highly recommend.
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