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Trade Wind #5
That Damned American
What if his years at sea weren’t about running away but searching for a true home?
Captain Elijah Miller has always needed to prove himself and always hated the British, with their snooty ways and sluggish merchant vessels. Oh, how satisfying it is showing the world his clipper is the fastest anywhere by delivering tea from China straight up the Thames—and earning a fortune in the doing!
The secret to success for Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of Britain’s leading firms, is simple. Humility. Hard work. With little tolerance for arrogance and even less for sailors, he’s horrified when his firm’s future depends on him convincing the cocky American to pledge his recklessly fast ship to a British venture.
After his triumph, Elijah has every reason to leave filthy London…well, once his superb new wardrobe is ready. He’s not so unreasonable as to deny the skills of English tailors, no. But then his beloved sister and only family announces she’s marrying a Brit. The nightmare worsens when a boring, frustrating, tweed-wearing Englishman sets aside his disapproval long enough to try to convince him to stay, too.
Together, Elijah and Isaac learn that stroking a seafarer’s immense…ego isn’t enough to anchor him, it’s through his heart—and with trust and love, an accountant can safely embrace adventure.
Captain Elijah Miller has always needed to prove himself and always hated the British, with their snooty ways and sluggish merchant vessels. Oh, how satisfying it is showing the world his clipper is the fastest anywhere by delivering tea from China straight up the Thames—and earning a fortune in the doing!
The secret to success for Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of Britain’s leading firms, is simple. Humility. Hard work. With little tolerance for arrogance and even less for sailors, he’s horrified when his firm’s future depends on him convincing the cocky American to pledge his recklessly fast ship to a British venture.
After his triumph, Elijah has every reason to leave filthy London…well, once his superb new wardrobe is ready. He’s not so unreasonable as to deny the skills of English tailors, no. But then his beloved sister and only family announces she’s marrying a Brit. The nightmare worsens when a boring, frustrating, tweed-wearing Englishman sets aside his disapproval long enough to try to convince him to stay, too.
Together, Elijah and Isaac learn that stroking a seafarer’s immense…ego isn’t enough to anchor him, it’s through his heart—and with trust and love, an accountant can safely embrace adventure.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2022
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Rebecca Aubrey
10 books16 followersRomantic by birth. Author by choice. Rebecca Aubrey writes about strong women, the men they find compelling, and the passion that ensues.
Oh, and their clothes come off—whether corsets or clergy collars, gowns or gun holsters, breeches or business suits.
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Oh, and their clothes come off—whether corsets or clergy collars, gowns or gun holsters, breeches or business suits.
Count on intense emotional and physical attraction, and meticulously-researched settings.
Between daydreams, Rebecca has detailed plans for her next book, bake, and cocktail—and a vague notion of what’s for dinner. Rebecca is also a lawyer and proud graduate of Smith College.
Visit her website and sign up for her newsletters at www.rebeccaaubrey.com.
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January 29, 2023
Elijah and Isaac's Story . . .
Captain Elijah Miller is rightfully proud of his super-fast clipper ship Alacrity. It also stokes his ego that he can show up the other ships. In a haughty display of his ship’s superiority, he has just returned from China to London in a race to transport product faster than any other. He is also anti-British and uses whatever he can to flaunt the fact that he is American.
Elijah meets accountant Isaac Chavers who, on behalf of an import/export company he represents, wants Elijah to transport wool to Australia for them. Isaac appears to be the opposite personality one sees in Elijah. Isaac is a hard, earnest worker who does not appreciate arrogance. But it is his job to convince Elijah to help the company. With Elijah’s sister getting married, can Isaac convince Elijah to stay and accept the job being offered? Will the additional time together encourage them to open themselves to something more?
The story line was well-written and the characters presented well. Grab your copy and find out if Elijah makes the run to Australia unscathed and what the future holds for him.
Captain Elijah Miller is rightfully proud of his super-fast clipper ship Alacrity. It also stokes his ego that he can show up the other ships. In a haughty display of his ship’s superiority, he has just returned from China to London in a race to transport product faster than any other. He is also anti-British and uses whatever he can to flaunt the fact that he is American.
Elijah meets accountant Isaac Chavers who, on behalf of an import/export company he represents, wants Elijah to transport wool to Australia for them. Isaac appears to be the opposite personality one sees in Elijah. Isaac is a hard, earnest worker who does not appreciate arrogance. But it is his job to convince Elijah to help the company. With Elijah’s sister getting married, can Isaac convince Elijah to stay and accept the job being offered? Will the additional time together encourage them to open themselves to something more?
The story line was well-written and the characters presented well. Grab your copy and find out if Elijah makes the run to Australia unscathed and what the future holds for him.
January 24, 2023
Fifth book in the Trade Wind series, this is not a stand alone book. To understand the characters fully, one should read the prior books first.
This book is the redemption arc for Elijah, who has just risen from an assumed death. He had previously gravely wronged his sister, whom he also loves. In this book he comes to terms with his homosexuality, and with a newfound love finds peace.
The story is told with great depth and nuance. It deals with people finding acceptance of themselves when the outside world does not accept them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book is the redemption arc for Elijah, who has just risen from an assumed death. He had previously gravely wronged his sister, whom he also loves. In this book he comes to terms with his homosexuality, and with a newfound love finds peace.
The story is told with great depth and nuance. It deals with people finding acceptance of themselves when the outside world does not accept them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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September 15, 2024
I love the storyline, I tend to enjoy historical books and this one fit the bill. From the first page I was instantly hooked I fell in love with the characters I could not put the book down I was forgetting to do my job half the time while I was reading the book. It is that incredible.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 5, 2023
Thanks to BookSprout for a copy of this book and this is my freely given opinion.
This is book 5 of Rebecca Aubrey's Trade Wind series, and the story of Elijah Miller, the dynamic, adventurous captain of the Alacrity, and the brother to Helen Gray from book 4. He and Helen love each other, despite their contentious past (he was always leaving her behind when he went to sea, leaving her with a drunken father, and eventually to unloving, censorious in-laws, and it later came to light that he had run off with her husband), and he felt a lot of guilt for their past. On his return from his infamous tea run to China, he finds a Helen emotionally wrought but overjoyed to find him alive when the news was that he and his entire crew had died. Not only that, but that she had developed a new love with Nikoloas Sidaris, and now intends on making England her home. Quite the shock to Elijah considering their American roots and family history with the British. But Elijah would do anything to make Helen happy and when she asks him to stay, at least for a little while, he agrees.
While he is in London, James Robertson and his associates, including Isaac Chavers, offers a business opportunity to Elijah, involving making copies of his cutter, to make runs to Australia for wool for their mills. James arranges for Isaac to be the one to engage with Elijah. The two appear to be oil and water, as Isaac is a quiet conservative man, who has an aversion to sailors because of his past with his sea faring father who died while on duty with the Navy. Elijah is a brash, sparkling adventurer who appears to relish attention and sees Isaac as a tweed wearing bore. But they are both attracted to each other, and despite their doubts about each other and if they are compatible, find that they complement each other rather than conflict.
I enjoyed their give and take because they both resisted their attraction to each other, and what they each represented to each other. American vs. Britain. Outgoing and bold vs. conservative and quiet. Adventurer vs. bean counter. But then, they realized that deep down, they shared much in common and I quite enjoyed the realization of their relationship. I also enjoyed their relationships with the world around them, such as with the people we read about in the previous stories - the Sidaris family, the Robertsons, etc.
This is a wonderful addition to the Trade Winds series.
4 stars out of 5
This is book 5 of Rebecca Aubrey's Trade Wind series, and the story of Elijah Miller, the dynamic, adventurous captain of the Alacrity, and the brother to Helen Gray from book 4. He and Helen love each other, despite their contentious past (he was always leaving her behind when he went to sea, leaving her with a drunken father, and eventually to unloving, censorious in-laws, and it later came to light that he had run off with her husband), and he felt a lot of guilt for their past. On his return from his infamous tea run to China, he finds a Helen emotionally wrought but overjoyed to find him alive when the news was that he and his entire crew had died. Not only that, but that she had developed a new love with Nikoloas Sidaris, and now intends on making England her home. Quite the shock to Elijah considering their American roots and family history with the British. But Elijah would do anything to make Helen happy and when she asks him to stay, at least for a little while, he agrees.
While he is in London, James Robertson and his associates, including Isaac Chavers, offers a business opportunity to Elijah, involving making copies of his cutter, to make runs to Australia for wool for their mills. James arranges for Isaac to be the one to engage with Elijah. The two appear to be oil and water, as Isaac is a quiet conservative man, who has an aversion to sailors because of his past with his sea faring father who died while on duty with the Navy. Elijah is a brash, sparkling adventurer who appears to relish attention and sees Isaac as a tweed wearing bore. But they are both attracted to each other, and despite their doubts about each other and if they are compatible, find that they complement each other rather than conflict.
I enjoyed their give and take because they both resisted their attraction to each other, and what they each represented to each other. American vs. Britain. Outgoing and bold vs. conservative and quiet. Adventurer vs. bean counter. But then, they realized that deep down, they shared much in common and I quite enjoyed the realization of their relationship. I also enjoyed their relationships with the world around them, such as with the people we read about in the previous stories - the Sidaris family, the Robertsons, etc.
This is a wonderful addition to the Trade Winds series.
4 stars out of 5
January 1, 2023
Captivating opposites-attract tale of brash Elijah and seemingly staid Isaac. (I just adored how he nicknamed him Tweed!) Aubrey always seems to deliver so much more than just a love story. Her stories are rich with detail and historical tidbits, where you really feel immersed in the world of that time and place. Her relationships are also so well written, both familial and romantic. They acknowledge that people and families are not perfect, but you love and accept them as they are.
Elijah and Isaac don't seem like the perfect match at first, even in their own minds, but you can't choose who you love. It was a lovely journey seeing how they grew to love and trust each other as well as themselves. It really felt like a true-to-life development of the relationship (Not so "romance-novel-y", though of course I love those too. This felt like you were watching some friends, that you knew should be together, find that love in the best way). I was touched by how Aubrey acknowledged some of the difficulties that the LGBTQ community faced in those times, thoughtfully and with compassion. I have only read a few M/M romances, but I really felt that this one was a superbly done slow-burn. There is some explicit steam 🔥🔥 (though also some scenes are left off page) and some ribald teasing, but even if you are not a fan of M/M, it is tastefully done and their chemistry is loving as well as hot.
Could be read as a stand-alone, but would be better if you at least read the previous book in the series, Terms of Trade, where we first get to know Elijah and his sister, Helen. I was so glad to have explored more of Elijah's story and delved into what makes him tick. The only reason I didn't quite give a full 5 stars, was that it was a bit slow to start for me, as it took a while for any relationship to start or for them to have many meaningful scenes together. While I ultimately love Aubrey's world-building, sometimes that can mean it takes a while to get everything and everyone established in the story.
I have thoroughly enjoyed each book in this series, though, and am looking forward to what's next.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Elijah and Isaac don't seem like the perfect match at first, even in their own minds, but you can't choose who you love. It was a lovely journey seeing how they grew to love and trust each other as well as themselves. It really felt like a true-to-life development of the relationship (Not so "romance-novel-y", though of course I love those too. This felt like you were watching some friends, that you knew should be together, find that love in the best way). I was touched by how Aubrey acknowledged some of the difficulties that the LGBTQ community faced in those times, thoughtfully and with compassion. I have only read a few M/M romances, but I really felt that this one was a superbly done slow-burn. There is some explicit steam 🔥🔥 (though also some scenes are left off page) and some ribald teasing, but even if you are not a fan of M/M, it is tastefully done and their chemistry is loving as well as hot.
Could be read as a stand-alone, but would be better if you at least read the previous book in the series, Terms of Trade, where we first get to know Elijah and his sister, Helen. I was so glad to have explored more of Elijah's story and delved into what makes him tick. The only reason I didn't quite give a full 5 stars, was that it was a bit slow to start for me, as it took a while for any relationship to start or for them to have many meaningful scenes together. While I ultimately love Aubrey's world-building, sometimes that can mean it takes a while to get everything and everyone established in the story.
I have thoroughly enjoyed each book in this series, though, and am looking forward to what's next.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 4, 2023
“But leaving what you and I have for a time doesn’t mean it isn’t home. No. When you return to me after, that’s what will make it home.”
Captain Elijah Miller had shown those snooty Brits what he was made of. His sleek clipper the first to return from a China tea run in under ninety days. He, the American, had made history and a fortune in doing so!
When all he’d really wanted was to do right by his sister. A sister who was now engaged to their investor. A Brit! He liked the man and his family well enough, but it meant she would never leave smelly London, or even England.
Selling his ship to a Scottish businessman was out of the question, but negotiation with his second sure was titillating!
British through and through, Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of London’s biggest firms, thrived on discipline and hard work. The loss of his life companion of twenty years was slowly fading. All in all he rather liked his lonely but inconspicuous life.
And then that damned American had to come and turn his world upside down! The man was arrogant, bold and bloody gorgeous! But his firm needed that man and his ship to secure their future, and it was up to Chavers to wheel him in.
📚 The starchy accountant and the cocky sailor get their happy ending, but it's a tale of loss, broken hearts and personal tragedy interwoven with dry wit, adventure and a 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' family dynamic with love, laughter and forgiveness. It has it all! And it's brilliant!
Go! Run, don’t walk, and grab it!
📚 After reading this book ‘cream-filled buns’ and ‘the captain’s log’ will never ever again mean just that!
📚 MM romance, steamy, open door, opposites attract, found family, instant attraction
Thank you to the author for this eARC! All opinions are entirely my own.
Captain Elijah Miller had shown those snooty Brits what he was made of. His sleek clipper the first to return from a China tea run in under ninety days. He, the American, had made history and a fortune in doing so!
When all he’d really wanted was to do right by his sister. A sister who was now engaged to their investor. A Brit! He liked the man and his family well enough, but it meant she would never leave smelly London, or even England.
Selling his ship to a Scottish businessman was out of the question, but negotiation with his second sure was titillating!
British through and through, Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of London’s biggest firms, thrived on discipline and hard work. The loss of his life companion of twenty years was slowly fading. All in all he rather liked his lonely but inconspicuous life.
And then that damned American had to come and turn his world upside down! The man was arrogant, bold and bloody gorgeous! But his firm needed that man and his ship to secure their future, and it was up to Chavers to wheel him in.
📚 The starchy accountant and the cocky sailor get their happy ending, but it's a tale of loss, broken hearts and personal tragedy interwoven with dry wit, adventure and a 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' family dynamic with love, laughter and forgiveness. It has it all! And it's brilliant!
Go! Run, don’t walk, and grab it!
📚 After reading this book ‘cream-filled buns’ and ‘the captain’s log’ will never ever again mean just that!
📚 MM romance, steamy, open door, opposites attract, found family, instant attraction
Thank you to the author for this eARC! All opinions are entirely my own.
January 2, 2023
A leisurely-paced opposites-attract historical. This was an enjoyable read, though a bit slow. Since I had not read any of the earlier books in the series, there was alot of backstory that I needed--which I didn't mind. The plot occasionally loses steam when the author wants to show off her research--nautical navigation, for ex.--which seems very thorough. There is also not alot of tension in the book. You know that something bad will happen to Elijah on the Australia trip but apart from that, there is not much to keep the plot moving forward once the MCs have gotten together. The secondary characters are almost all too understanding. A good deal of sex--if you like that.
Overall, nicely written. I had not read an MM book in an otherwise MF series before and thought the author did a good job of avoiding the potential pitfall of making one of the MCs a stereotypical "woman." She even has the smaller, more uptight MC take the active role--nice touch.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Overall, nicely written. I had not read an MM book in an otherwise MF series before and thought the author did a good job of avoiding the potential pitfall of making one of the MCs a stereotypical "woman." She even has the smaller, more uptight MC take the active role--nice touch.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 4, 2023
We start with a very brash American. I mean, the man literally dropped trou and showed his butt to the admiralty! And we add a very staid accountant who has five suits all in identical tweed. I was afraid Aubrey was going to make Elijah become less dashing for the sake of Isaac or God help us, make Isaac somehow more spontaneous. But Aubrey is made of better stuff than that, Gently but firmly, she twists the swashbuckling egomaniac into seeing value in having a home, not a dwelling place, not a place to lay his head, but a home. Just as firmly, the accountant is forced to see that although his past may have been pleasant, it is not a place to live in any longer. Aubrey grants her characters depth and pasts as well as futures. Although it is the 5th in the series, Aubrey gives you enough background to allow you to enjoy this book as a standalone.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 28, 2023
Wow! What a story! I can honestly say that this book has touched my heart in a way no other story has. It is an emotional revelation of two men, individual and distinctly different, who somehow manage to help each other heal and grow. The love scenes are a beautiful mixture of tenderness and humor, gracefully and passionately written. But this book is about so much more than the just love between Issac and Elijah. It is about the love and respect between a captain and his crew, and shows us that family is not always blood-related. You will finds some terrifying moments, as well as some heartbreaking ones….and one minute tears of sadness will be running down your cheeks only to be followed by ones of humor and joy. Reading this story has been a profound experience for me, and I am forever changed because of it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2023
A wonderful period romance set in the 1850s England of a proud English hating American sea captain, Elizabeth Miller, who meets the accountant Isaacs Chavers for his new English brother in law. Elijah, the brash man with no fear, is the last person Isaacs the sensible accountant would fall for. But the attraction is unstoppable. The story charts ( sorry for pun) their coming together, learning to open up to each other and fund in each other the soul match they can be yo each other. They challenge each other, challenge their pasts, and for one , past, he is running away from the other the safe past he clings onto. Sparks fly, and they learn to meet in the middle to forge a possible future together. The author sucks you into the story and the people who populate their lives. You can not but love them all. It is well written and captivating. Though part of a seri4s mainly golf mf romances this mm romance is well wirth the read. Enjoy
January 10, 2023
Can love anchor a damned American in England
Elijah, after his unbelievable voyage to bring back tea in less than 90 days, is at a loss about what he should do back in England. His sister is going to marry a Brit and he feels slightly betrayed by the fact that she intends to stay in England indefinitely.
But then, he meets one of those imperturbable, stern, exasperating Brits, who tries to convince him that his future can also be in England, and he can put his clipper to good use to bring back wool from Australia. Another challenge for him and his clipper. In the meantime, a Scottish shipyard is building another clipper based on the specification of his clipper Alacrity.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Elijah, after his unbelievable voyage to bring back tea in less than 90 days, is at a loss about what he should do back in England. His sister is going to marry a Brit and he feels slightly betrayed by the fact that she intends to stay in England indefinitely.
But then, he meets one of those imperturbable, stern, exasperating Brits, who tries to convince him that his future can also be in England, and he can put his clipper to good use to bring back wool from Australia. Another challenge for him and his clipper. In the meantime, a Scottish shipyard is building another clipper based on the specification of his clipper Alacrity.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 22, 2023
I enjoyed the story of Elijah and Isaac very much. It has been some time since I read a MM historical novel, and I was pleasantly surprised with the rich descriptions, dialogue, and other details that helped to immerse me in the story. Elijah and Isaac both have sadness in their past, and while there is attraction almost immediately, it takes some time for them to act on it. Their path to HEA went through England, Scotland, and Australia, it was full of wonderful interactions, chemistry, heat, the right amount of frustration and drama, and great supporting characters. The ending is also very satisfying. This is the first book I’ve read by Rebecca Aubrey, and I will definitely be looking for others.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 24, 2023
A truer odd couple there could not be. Elijah is a cocky sea captain, who has earned the right to be as he helms one of the fastest clipper ships around. He also has no love for the English. Which makes Isaac's assigned task of getting Elijah to take on a risky job sailing to Australia to pick up a cargo of wool somewhat more interesting. But Elijah takes the job. He and Isaac, though they could not be more different are moving towards the start of a good couple that really compliments one another. A steamy period piece, well written and entertaining. I liked this couple and they were in some ways not very predictable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2024
Elijah and Isaac both suffered the loss of a loved one. Can a Britt and and American make a go of things together?? This was an intriguing story. Elijah, that darned American , fell in love with an Englishman, and can you believe the country too?!?! The heart doesn't show biases for color , religion, or country. The heart only knows love. He and Isaac were progressing in their relationship when disaster strikes! Will the two reunite, or is this the end of their story?
They had overcome so much, and now to lose it all??? I'm devastated!! This author loves to break you down and then offer some healing surprises. What an ending! I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest opinion
They had overcome so much, and now to lose it all??? I'm devastated!! This author loves to break you down and then offer some healing surprises. What an ending! I voluntarily read a free copy of this book provided by book sirens and am giving an honest opinion
January 30, 2023
Captain Elijah Miller has always needed to prove himself and always hated the British. Oh, how satisfying it is showing the world his clipper is the fastest anywhere by delivering tea from China straight up the Thames—and earning a fortune in the doing! Isaac Chavers, second-in-command of one of Britain’s leading firms, is simple. Humility. Hard work. With little tolerance for arrogance and even less for sailors, he’s horrified when his firm’s future depends on him convincing the cocky American to pledge his recklessly fast ship to a British venture. It was an entertaining read. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
June 30, 2024
I did not expect to love That Damned American nearly as much as I did! Every single character in Aubrey's world is warm, nuanced, and their lives outside of interactions with the main characters, Elijah and Isaac are easy to imagine. As well they should be since this is the fifth installment of the series. Best believe I will be adding ALL of the Trade Winds books to my TBR. This queer romance was passionate, tender, heartfelt, and chockful of filthy puns. Captain's log, indeed! If you love historical romance and long to see two Victorian-era men getting their HEA together authentically and uncompromisingly, be sure to pick this one up!
December 30, 2022
Rebecca Aubrey is such a good writer and I hope she gains a following. This M/M romance may not be for everyone, and it is graphic, but the character development is excellent, as always, as is the sense of setting and use of language of the period. My only real caveat is that this doesn't work particularly well as a standalone; with all of the characters involved in the storyline right from the beginning, I recommend that you definitely read the previous book first. (That book is terrific, BTW.)
Very much looking forward to the next book in the series.
Very much looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 31, 2022
I really enjoyed reading the amazing story of the young daredevil Captain who co-designed a ground breaking fast clipper ship. Ms Aubrey captures the excitement and the drive to be the best—faster and smarter than all the rest. The character development showed sensitivity, compassion and empathy for those that identify and love outside of societal norms. That said, the steamy, explicit gay love scenes were a bit much for me personally. I thank the author for an advance review copy and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
January 19, 2023
This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters and an opposites attract storyline. The author brings an exciting story along with a ton of emotions. She does a beautiful job showing the society issues back in the day that Elijah and Isaac had to deal with. She brings a slow burn romance with perfectly painted scenes and delivers a great read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
March 8, 2023
Beautiful ending.
Now I will say I was surprised on how well done this story was. I have seen this topic handled in some horrible ways but this author did it with heart it was beautifully done. All the elements needed were in the tale there was suspense, danger, emotional drama and such a wonderful love story. This is one of the best historical I have read so far this year. I received this book for free from BookSirens and voluntarily chose to review it.
Now I will say I was surprised on how well done this story was. I have seen this topic handled in some horrible ways but this author did it with heart it was beautifully done. All the elements needed were in the tale there was suspense, danger, emotional drama and such a wonderful love story. This is one of the best historical I have read so far this year. I received this book for free from BookSirens and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 21, 2023
In a lot of ways, I found this book exhausting. Part of it is the writing style, there is a certain florid breathlessness that I always find hard to stomach. There’s also the weight of the previous volumes. I don’t typically read M/F romance novels, and I have not read the previous books in the series. They seem to be full of incident, much of it vaguely alluded to throughout this book. It all just made my skin crawl.
January 28, 2023
I really enjoyed this entry in the Trade Wind series, it was what I was hoping for and had what I enjoyed about the historical novel. The characters worked well with the plot and I enjoyed getting to know them. The plot worked with the other books and I'm excited for more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 28, 2023
All Elijah cares about is his sister. Isaac is getting over his husband's death. They meet though friends and don't like each other. Elijah is offered a deal from Isaac's boss and so Elijah and Isaac have to work together and become friends and then something more. I really enjoyed this book.
January 10, 2023
An enjoyable read with plenty of great storyline to it.
Entertaining with great characters that kept you reading and interested .
I will definitely read more from this author.
Entertaining with great characters that kept you reading and interested .
I will definitely read more from this author.
June 28, 2023
Did not realize this was historic fiction. Find that type harder to follow. However, story was well written. (I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
August 24, 2024
This was a story of how two men found love. They have a lot of dramatic and emotional that they went through. I enjoyed that in the end they found happiness.
December 9, 2023
This was a fun, well written, slow burn historical romance with clipper ships, lots of yearning, little angst and a sprawling London family. As the novel starts, Isaac is an outwardly staid British accountant still mourning the death of his partner, and Elijah is a brash, American sea captain who wants nothing more than to leave England far behind. Both the main and secondary characters are nicely developed and the 19th century London setting is beautifully immersive. I haven't read any other novels by this author and didn't realize that it was part of a larger series until about 3/4 of the way through; that explains the lovingly detailed family relationships that form the backdrop for the central romance. A bit predictable -- follows a fairly predictable story line -- but still very enjoyable.
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I received a free copy of this book from BookSirens and have voluntarily provided an honest review.
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