The Shipbuilder’s Wife (Review)

Kindle Edition, 272 pages

Published September 1st 2018 by Covenant Communications

Historical Fiction,Clean Romance,Adventure

Book Summary

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.

My Review

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.