Cornwall Novels #3
“Your journey is not mine, and mine is not yours. They are unique unto themselves, are they not?”
Elizabeth Williams
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
The beautiful cover drew me in, and the synopsis captured my attention enough to give this book a try. I was not disappointed. This story has mystery, growth, and a dash of romance with the Cornish moors as a backdrop.
Liam and Evelyn are both at emotional crossroads as we meet them. Liam has finally come into his inheritance of the Wyndcliff roughly a decade after his great-uncle passed away. As he takes control, he finds more to the estate than he previously thought and must decide what advice to follow when people are pushing in different directions. Evelyn is torn between her grandfather and mother’s plans for her life. Each has a very different vision for the future, and Evelyn must decide if she wants either one. Watching them both grow and learn to stand on their own is very satisfying, and their romance is a nice subplot to the story.
I call it a subplot because it definitely plays second fiddle to the mystery surrounding the estate and the cove where ships tend to wreck with relative frequency. While this is a part of life on the coast, questions are raised about whether illegal activities have been occurring on the estate’s coastline as the most recent wreck is cleaned up and the two survivors cared for. The tension plays out well as the characters try to determine what, if anything, is happening under their noses. The finale had elements that I did not expect, which is always a welcome event. The romance is very understated. They come together as friends, and both are startled when others mention their attraction to each other. Their relationship is definitely in the slow-burn category.
This book is a good fit for anyone who likes historical fiction and clean romance. Sarah E. Ladd is a new author on my radar, and I will keep my eye out for more books from her.
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