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An Unbreakable Bond
He would wait for her, no matter how long it takes…
Could a love last forever? Maybe yes, but that’s not easy for the sailor George Harisson and Helena Nicholson, the daughter of an Earl. They met at a tender age and they were so in love that they planned to marry.
Her father had other plans for his daughter and sent her to live with some relatives far away from George. Not only that, but when she returned three years later, he had already arranged a marriage for her with Duke Jack Morrison.
George tried his best to forget Helena by meeting several potential ladies for marriage his mother had found for him. In the end, he would realize there is nothing that could make him forget her, but how will he manage to be with her?
Could a love last forever? Maybe yes, but that’s not easy for the sailor George Harisson and Helena Nicholson, the daughter of an Earl. They met at a tender age and they were so in love that they planned to marry.
Her father had other plans for his daughter and sent her to live with some relatives far away from George. Not only that, but when she returned three years later, he had already arranged a marriage for her with Duke Jack Morrison.
George tried his best to forget Helena by meeting several potential ladies for marriage his mother had found for him. In the end, he would realize there is nothing that could make him forget her, but how will he manage to be with her?
- GenresHistorical Romance
437 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 19, 2021
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December 17, 2021
Overall engaging read (spoilers)
The young heroine, daughter of an Earl, meets a sailor and they fall in love. They are separated, and Heroine goes on to marry a duke and have a family with him. Her husband dies, she crosses paths with her sailor again, and the field is now clear for their relationship.
There are some issues with suspension of disbelief and historical inaccuracies (more on that below) - BUT, that being said,I still found it to be an engaging story and read it mostly in one sitting.
My observations...
Prologue takes place at a later time than Chapter 1, which isn't typically how prologues work...
The timing between Chapters 1 & 2 is off. As stated, Chapter 2 starts 3 months after Chapter 1, which had heroine boarding a ship in England. Chapter 2 also states heroine has been in America 3 months, meaning it took no time to travel across the ocean.
It is hard to believe that Heroine had NO clue America had ever been a British colony, and this had to be pointed out to her by an American friend after she'd been in thar country for three months! She should have been getting constant ribbings from her American hosts for being a blasted redcoat. Come on, this is America, people.
Heroine calls hero "my love" at their second meeting, and they hadn't yet established what they were to each other.
The hero, a sailor, is super naive if he thinks he can just waltz up to an earl's residence and honestly believe he could gain entrance. Secret assignations are about the only thing remotely feasible for this star-crossed couple. "They would undoubtedly encounter problems along the way" is an extreme understatement. Hero acts as if the only obstacle is her age, and they would have to wait until she's 18. I'm not sure where he got that number.
Three years pass... "She’d written to him (Hero) over and over again, sending the letters via her father who promised to pass them on". HAH HAH HAH! Yeah, I bet he did. Heroine does go on to consider that he might be lying to her, but she quickly discards the idea. Still seems ridiculously naive on her part.
Heroine notes "her mother’s dislike for change", yet this same lady had been wistfully dreaming of moving to America earlier and had sounded quite progressive then.
Hero finds out Heroine is marrying a duke, and is surprised she hadn't waited for him. It's been three years with no contact! Then, instead of going to bust up the wedding in hero-style, he mopes in his room.
The Earl identifies himself as a member of the gentry!
I'm skeptical that a sea captain, even a successful one, would be invited to society events.
Heroine's dad's reversal of attitude toward her love match with the sailor was too much all at once.
I found the relationship between Heroine and her arranged husband to be more compelling, than Hero/Heroine.
I almost didn't read the Epilogue, but I thought it was sweet that Hero suggested naming their baby after heroine's deceased first husband (not ex-husband as stated).
Geopolitical features need consideration for what was known / what they were called by the English in this period. I don't believe Kenya was established at this time. Japan was isolationist and English ships wouldn't have gone there. The Grand Canyon would have been off the beaten track, and rather landlocked, for a sea captain to get at without taking significant time off to be a frontier explorer. Similarly, Ayers Rock in Australia was not yet known to Europeans.
The young heroine, daughter of an Earl, meets a sailor and they fall in love. They are separated, and Heroine goes on to marry a duke and have a family with him. Her husband dies, she crosses paths with her sailor again, and the field is now clear for their relationship.
There are some issues with suspension of disbelief and historical inaccuracies (more on that below) - BUT, that being said,I still found it to be an engaging story and read it mostly in one sitting.
My observations...
Prologue takes place at a later time than Chapter 1, which isn't typically how prologues work...
The timing between Chapters 1 & 2 is off. As stated, Chapter 2 starts 3 months after Chapter 1, which had heroine boarding a ship in England. Chapter 2 also states heroine has been in America 3 months, meaning it took no time to travel across the ocean.
It is hard to believe that Heroine had NO clue America had ever been a British colony, and this had to be pointed out to her by an American friend after she'd been in thar country for three months! She should have been getting constant ribbings from her American hosts for being a blasted redcoat. Come on, this is America, people.
Heroine calls hero "my love" at their second meeting, and they hadn't yet established what they were to each other.
The hero, a sailor, is super naive if he thinks he can just waltz up to an earl's residence and honestly believe he could gain entrance. Secret assignations are about the only thing remotely feasible for this star-crossed couple. "They would undoubtedly encounter problems along the way" is an extreme understatement. Hero acts as if the only obstacle is her age, and they would have to wait until she's 18. I'm not sure where he got that number.
Three years pass... "She’d written to him (Hero) over and over again, sending the letters via her father who promised to pass them on". HAH HAH HAH! Yeah, I bet he did. Heroine does go on to consider that he might be lying to her, but she quickly discards the idea. Still seems ridiculously naive on her part.
Heroine notes "her mother’s dislike for change", yet this same lady had been wistfully dreaming of moving to America earlier and had sounded quite progressive then.
Hero finds out Heroine is marrying a duke, and is surprised she hadn't waited for him. It's been three years with no contact! Then, instead of going to bust up the wedding in hero-style, he mopes in his room.
The Earl identifies himself as a member of the gentry!
I'm skeptical that a sea captain, even a successful one, would be invited to society events.
Heroine's dad's reversal of attitude toward her love match with the sailor was too much all at once.
I found the relationship between Heroine and her arranged husband to be more compelling, than Hero/Heroine.
I almost didn't read the Epilogue, but I thought it was sweet that Hero suggested naming their baby after heroine's deceased first husband (not ex-husband as stated).
Geopolitical features need consideration for what was known / what they were called by the English in this period. I don't believe Kenya was established at this time. Japan was isolationist and English ships wouldn't have gone there. The Grand Canyon would have been off the beaten track, and rather landlocked, for a sea captain to get at without taking significant time off to be a frontier explorer. Similarly, Ayers Rock in Australia was not yet known to Europeans.
December 1, 2021
An Unbreakable Bond
This is a wonderful story about Helena the daughter of an Earl and George a young sailor They fell in love but her father keeps them apart and married her to a another The characters are determined and strong The extended epilogue completes the story with happiness and family togetherness
This is a wonderful story about Helena the daughter of an Earl and George a young sailor They fell in love but her father keeps them apart and married her to a another The characters are determined and strong The extended epilogue completes the story with happiness and family togetherness
March 10, 2022
What a charming love story
This is a story about enduring love. Kind of reminds me of my wife and I. It is fraught with intrigue and suspense throughout the book. What do you do when life doesn’t go your way? Preserver!
This is a story about enduring love. Kind of reminds me of my wife and I. It is fraught with intrigue and suspense throughout the book. What do you do when life doesn’t go your way? Preserver!
May 28, 2022
An Unbreakable Bond
A good story but very drawn out with describing every little detail.Got very tiring to have to read ,all of them.But the storyline to this read did enjoy.But very sad.But at least the ending did happen.
A good story but very drawn out with describing every little detail.Got very tiring to have to read ,all of them.But the storyline to this read did enjoy.But very sad.But at least the ending did happen.
May 30, 2024
An Unbreakable Bond
Wow, what a great story! I was kept on pins and needles as each new situation came about. I must confess that I became a little annoyed with Helena a time or two. I recommend this book.
Wow, what a great story! I was kept on pins and needles as each new situation came about. I must confess that I became a little annoyed with Helena a time or two. I recommend this book.
June 19, 2024
Helena and George finally together
The earl fought to keep them apart. But George finally proved he was worthy and when they got the chance they became a family with the children from her first marriage. Their bond was definitely unbreakable.
The earl fought to keep them apart. But George finally proved he was worthy and when they got the chance they became a family with the children from her first marriage. Their bond was definitely unbreakable.
November 25, 2021
A good book. Even though I was given a copy of this book by the author, it in no way influenced my opinion and this is my honest review.
November 28, 2021
Love At Last
Very enjoyable heartfelt story that had simply wonderful characters. Good to see family come together. A nice warm ending with a wedding.
Very enjoyable heartfelt story that had simply wonderful characters. Good to see family come together. A nice warm ending with a wedding.
December 2, 2021
I enjoyed George & Helena’s book. It was an entertaining read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
January 18, 2022
very good reading
Very good full of suspense romance and drama characters came to life and kept me reading steadily to the end
Very good full of suspense romance and drama characters came to life and kept me reading steadily to the end
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