Review: While much of the setting and background was very late 1860's, their conversation and connection feel very contemporary.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 16, 2013
This was a quick-reading and highly entertaining story that is perfect for an afternoon retreat.  Felicity is a very modern woman in a not so modern package: determined, intelligent and a bit headstrong, she disguises herself to deliver her father's slaves to freedom.  Using every possible advantage from being the daughter of a wealthy businessman, she books passage for herself and the runaways on a steamboat.Unfortunately this part of the story falls to the wayside when a storm reveals Felicity's true identity to the steamship captain Jake.  Here is where we lose track of the slaves, as they continue upriver with Jake's cousin, while Jake languishes in a jail cell, accused of kidnapping by Felicity's overbearing father.  At this point, the two have an attraction, as yet unfulfilled, when Felicity is able to convince her father to drop charges against Jake.  He agrees, with one caveat - the two are to marry, as he is concerned for his daughter's reputation.  While much of the setting and background was very late 1860's, their conversation and connection feel very contemporary.  The two agree, to a `trial' marriage, believing that their differences will keep them apart.While plans are never something one should make about emotion, we see their connection start to deepen, though this is mostly accomplished with interior moments as they think of one another.  Despite their being focused on their own interests, each time they meet up their connection feels more real and solid.  As they fall from attracted to in love on that path to the happy ever after, their sexy scenes increase and display the deeper connection and enjoyment of one another.With characters to appreciate and charm, a clever and fast paced story and the aforementioned happy ending, there is little that goes wrong in this story. Fans of historical romance, and those who aren't sure they could like the genre should give this one a try - it's got a touch of something for both.I received an eBook copy from the publisher for purpose of honest review for the book tour. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.