Author: Arlem Hawks
Age: Adult
Genres: Historical Fiction, Regency Romance
Expected Publication Date: January 12, 2021
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Source: ARC
Purchase: Paperback | Kindle | Audible | B&N
Synopsis:
A Regency romance on the high seas.
1811, HMS Deborah
Georgana Woodall dreams of freedom—freedom from her past and freedom from her secret. She has been living on her father’s ship for years, disguised as a cabin boy named “George.” But hiding her true self is becoming more difficult, and she yearns to break free of her life on the sea.
Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has no time in his life for love, not with his dedication to His Majesty’s Royal Navy claiming his full attention. Determined to prove himself to his new captain, he strives to be an exemplary officer and leader. When he sees the captain’s cabin boy being harassed by the crew, he immediately puts a stop to it and takes the boy under his wing.
Georgana quickly loses her heart to Dominic’s compassion and care, but needing to maintain her disguise as a cabin boy, she is convinced nothing can come of her affection.
Georgana’s Secret is about two hearts yearning to find a safe harbor, and possibly, a lasting love.
My Rating:
My Thoughts:
A historical fiction with an outright witty heroine...sign me up! This was a beautifully written historical romance novel with such amazing characters! I loved the romance and friendships built. I love the themes that this book tackled. The romance was so well done. I'm normally not a "proper" romance or "fade-to-black" kind of girl, but this kept me interested from start to finish.
The fake-identity trope was absolutely amazing to read when it came to Georgana. She is a smart, witty and vibrant girl. The total opposite of Lieutenant Dominic. They were both such caring characters with such big hearts. Their personalities made me swoon.
Loved experiencing life on the ship with them. Arlem Hawks knows how to keep you interested and hooked. Her writing pulls you into the story from the first page to the end. If you are a fan of a good romance I would definitely recommend this.
Advanced Praise:
About the Author:
ARLEM HAWKS began making up stories before she could write. Living all over the western United States and traveling around the world gave her a love of cultures and people and the stories they have to tell. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an emphasis in print journalism, and she lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.
Advanced Praise:
“Fans of sweet love stories as well as readers who fondly remember those marvelous old traditional Signet Regencies will quickly succumb to the siren song of Hawk’s expertly crafted novel, which delivers the perfect blend of Jane Austen-smart romance and Patrick O’Brian flavored seafaring adventure. Teen romance readers will cheer on the plucky heroine as she finds the courage to forge her own path in life and love.” - Booklist, starred review
“Hawks crafts a spellbinding tale featuring rich characters and raw emotions set against the atmospheric backdrop of sea life in all its danger and beauty. Georgana is a tough protagonist holding her own in a world dominated by men, while Peyton’s charm and sensitivity marks him as a true gentleman. A hidden identity, flirtation, and treachery make for a rousing tale to captivate lovers of historical romances.” - Publishers Weekly
About the Author:
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