Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer Moore
genre: regency romance
Amelia Beckett is delighted to be a widow. Married by proxy to a man she’d never met, Amelia recognizes that a fortuitous entry into widowhood frees her from meddlesome chaperones and matchmakers. Heiress to her mother’s sugar plantation in Jamaica, she happily anticipates working in a man’s world, with the additional credibility of her new title: Lady Lockwood. But with the arrival of Captain Sir William Drake, her plans quickly go awry…
William has traversed the Atlantic with one purpose. If he cannot prove that Amelia’s marriage to his brother was a fraud, she will be entitled to a sizeable portion of his family’s estate. He is determined to return this duplicitous “Lady” to London for an official hearing, and he carries with him a letter that will ensure her cooperation…
Left with no choice, Amelia joins the captain on his return voyage to England, and the two quickly find that ship life does not allow for evasion. Amelia and William are ceaselessly thrown together, and amidst fierce storms and ocean battles, what began as antipathy seems to be evolving quite unexpectedly. But as they draw ever closer to their destination, will the impossibility of their circumstances shatter any hope of a future together?
Why I Liked It
This was such a sweet romance with a unique setting! I loved the beginning of the book, when we were in Jamaica, and then I thoroughly enjoyed learning about ship life. The captain and Amelia were so perfect for each other, and I loved watching their love blossom. The rest of the shipmates were strong secondary characters, and there was even some war action–definitely not what I was expecting! Amelia proved herself an endearing and capable main character. I think I’ve found a new “must read” author.
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