This is a Quickie Review. For the full review, please visit The Romanceaholic.Expected Release Date: July 31, 2012
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Imprint: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
Author’s Website: http://elizabethessex.com/
My Source for This Book: Netgalley
Part of a Series: Yes, Book 1, Reckless Brides Series
Series Best Read In Order: N/A
Steam Level: Steamy
Overall, I loved this book. With a fresh take on historical “at sea” romance, tons of adventure, and just the right amount of steam, I read this book in a single sitting. I not only loved Sally and Col, but many of the minor characters, and all of the intricate details of daily life in the navy during those times. The pacing was rapid without feeling rushed, and there were plenty of surprising twists and turns to keep me on my toes.
Towards the end, there were some events that left me a little uncertain, and the story began to take a path that I wasn’t exactly thrilled with, but the actual ending was quite satisfying despite my concern during the last quarter.
I would highly recommend this book to fans of historical fiction with a romantic twist, of heroines masquerading as males in a time where the resulting scandal would be their ruination, and of adventure on the high seas.
A resoundingly solid 4.5/5 Stars.
