Laura Frantz crafts a slow-burn yet satisfying romance with her latest, A Heart Adrift.
Book Blurb
It is 1755, and the threat of war with France looms over colonial York, Virginia. Chocolatier Esmée Shaw is fighting her own battle of the heart. Having reached her twenty-eighth birthday, she is reconciled to life alone after a decade-old failed love affair from which she’s never quite recovered. But she longs to find something worthwhile to do with her life.
Captain Henri Lennox has returned to port after a lengthy absence, intent on completing the lighthouse in the dangerous Chesapeake Bay, a dream he once shared with Esmée. But when the colonial government asks him to lead a secret naval expedition against the French, his future is plunged into uncertainty.
Will a war and a cache of regrets keep them apart, or can their shared vision and dedication to the colonial cause heal the wounds of the past? Bestselling and award-winning author Laura Frantz whisks you away to a time fraught with peril–on the sea and in the heart–in this redemptive, romantic story.
My Thoughts
Laura Frantz has a fantastic ability to drop you in a rich historical setting with relatable characters. With A Heart Adrift, she paints a vivid picture of colonial York and Williamsburg, drawing you into a romantic tale steeped in history.
Though a slow burn for sure, this romance is definitely worth reading. Captain Henri Lennox serves as a fantastic hero, managing to combine roguish pirate with consummate gentleman. And Esmée Shaw proves to be a relatable heroine whose flaws felt realistic. I loved seeing them thrust together again as they dealt with unresolved feelings. I kept wondering how they would finally come together, especially with the obvious romantic tension between them.
The spiritual content in this book is also outstanding. I enjoyed the discussion on God as an engaged Father as opposed to a distant Creator. And Eliza provides a great thread about inner beauty. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but the way Frantz handled that plot point was remarkable and thought provoking.
Overall, A Heart Adrift is an engaging historical romance perfect for fans of rich historical detail and second chance romances.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own. I was not required to post a positive review.)
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