There’s nothing better than reading a book by an author you love to read. Anne Gracie is such an author for me. Each story is like meeting up with an old friend and I’m in a state of complete bliss as I read the words. And what words. I’m transported to the story of loss, reunion, painful memories, distrust as well as desire, love, and sweetness.

Rose and Thomas have a second chance at love and a marriage they had conducted years ago. Believed to have been lost at sea, Rose had kept her grief and marriage a secret. But Thomas had been trying to get back to her all the missing four years. The shock, guilt, grief and pain pull at your heart strings. Learning about each other again and finding desire and feelings is sweet despite the walls Thomas puts up.

I’ve always loved Rose’s spunk and she has always loved with her whole heart but learning her history and what she went through endears her to me even more. She’s exactly what Thomas needs to heal.

Learning more about the history of time and slavery of British sailors was interesting and I thought made the character of Thomas a damaged character but one who is still a good man and strong. He survived horrible conditions and it’s made him more understanding of others and their circumstances.

Totally enjoyed reading this book and looking forward to George’s story.

Disclaimer: while I know the author personally, this doesn’t affect the star rating.