Synopsis:
Isabelle Gayarre, fleeing a life of servitude, refuses to be owned by anyone, yet soon finds her heart in danger of being possessed by the godless Captain Josiah Carter. Can Isabelle trust him to help her escape without losing her heart? Josiah Carter, running from demons of his own, is stirred by the presence of the beautiful woman seeking refuge on his ship. Realizing that a runaway slave can never be his, legally or otherwise, a storm begins to brew within. Will their love ever reach a safe haven, or is it doomed to wreck upon the jagged reefs of the Fairweather Keys?
My review:
Now this is my kind of historical fiction book! The romance in Beloved Castaway totally rocked! And the kisses were to die for--very well written. There is nothing more exciting than a forbidden love story, and this book has it all. Even some edgy stuff. The heroine's mother was quadroon and from New Orleans and thus she was born a slave. The hero was the captain of the ship she sailed on. The way the hero treated her initially (not knowing about her heritage) made me cringe, but then things turned around. This story truly inspired me like Christian fiction should.
I won't give away the storyline, but this was also a deeply spiritual book. It shows the power of living the way Christ commands us to, and the effect this way of right-living has on non-believers. And the ending has the absolute coolest twist I've ever read. But don't read the last chapter first, or you will ruin the book. You don't want to miss this treat, so don't cheat yourself out of a great experience.
My last thought... The cover is pretty but also kind of dark, so it isn't one I would normally pick up in a store to read. But the story within it's pages will brighten your day, so take a chance on this one. Trust me, if you love romantic tension and some awesome Christian fiction with sizzle, this novel will definitely float your boat.
Beloved Castaway is published by Barbour and is scheduled to be released this month, November 2007.
16 comments:
this sounds awesome!
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This book sounds so unusual! I'd love to be in the drawing! Thanks!
Kim
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Pleas enter me. This story sounds great! Thank you!
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Fat-Cat
Sounds like a great book! I would like to be entered in the contest.
Cassie Greutman
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Janna
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got disconnected, so just in case...
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I hope it gets through this time!
The book sounds delightful. Thanks for entering me!
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i'd love to enter to win! great interview! hsmuda[at]gmail[dot]com
woudl love to win, thanks!
This sounds like a great book. I would love to read it.
Thanks,
Carrie
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aah I can't believe I haven't signed up already. I would love a chance to win this one.
Stormi
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Count me in Michelle!
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BELOVED CASTAWAY sounds like a wonderful read. Please enter me.
hawkes @ citlink.net
Am I too late? It's Wednesday already - YIKES! Would love to read this one - even better if I win it. Thanks for the great review. Please enter me if I made the deadline. K
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And the winner is...kayscmalbums
AKA anonymous
I guess the best came last this time. Smooth move Kays. My son drew your name!!!
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