Review: Compelling seafaring romance
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2014
Originally published at Rookie Romance.Wind Raven is an engaging, romantic journey across the high seas, from English shores to tropical Bermuda and Baltimore. It's the third in the Agents of the Crown but works perfectly as a stand alone as well.Tara is a free-spirited American, who has spent the season in London at the request of her Father. This doesn't sit well with Tara who doesn't think she could ever marry an Englishman after the war between America and England stole her brother's life. When news of her Father's illness reaches her, Tara is happy to be back aboard a ship and heading home. The ship she sails on is the Wind Raven, captained by the handsome Captain Nick Powell, who doesn't think a woman should be on his ship and certainly not involving herself in the running of his ship- an opinion that Tara definitely doesn't agree with.Tara has sailed on her Father and brother's ships since she was little and is at home sailing the seas. Her passion and knowledge for sailing set her apart from other young women- something that Nick definitely notices. She's very determined and comfortable in her own skin, which was great. She just wants to pull her weight and enjoy the voyage, although she didn't count on the sparks that were flying between her and Nick.Nick has been burned in the past by a woman he thought he lived, so he's closed his heart to the possibility of love. But Tara is so different from the ladies he's used to that she is able to get under his skin and find her way to his heart. He comes across as surly to begin with, but we soon see another side of Nick as he and Tara grow closer.I loved Nick and Tara as a couple. They just make so much sense together, and not just because they have a shared love of the ocean. They also have a passion burning between them that won't be denied!The compelling plot keeps your attention glued to the pages. The level of research is clear in the details and knowledge embedded in the story, it was fascinating and provided a believable glimpse into life on the high seas in the early 1800s. There's plenty of adventure and passion to be found in Wind Raven, and I'd definitely recommend it to any lover of Regency romances. I'll certainly be watching out for future releases from Regan Walker!*I received a review copy for my honest opinion. Thank you!