Monday-October 28,2013-Satin Sheets Review of Brave In Heart
by Emma Barry
Title: Brave In Heart
Author: Emma Barry
Genre: Historical Fiction
Length: 150 pages
Find It On: Amazon
Theodore Ward is a man of deep passions and strong
principles - none of which he acts on. So Margaret Hampton ends their
engagement, breaking both of their hearts in the process.
Years after their estrangement, ardent but frozen Theo
attempts to reconnect with Margaret. She is no longer trusting of the idea of
romantic love, having become pragmatic and wary during decades alone. But with
the drumbeat of the early days of the Civil War in the background, how can she
refuse?
The courtship that results is hasty, reckless, and intense,
fueled by contradictions between Theo’s willingness finally to change and
Margaret’s fears about the future. Two smart, stubborn, fiery people will need
to overcome the hesitancies of their hearts and the perils of battle if they’re
ever to find happiness.
Angela’s Review:
This
was a true historical read set during the start of the Civil War, and the book
was well-written in a grammatical sense. The scenery was well-depicted, however I had
mixed feelings regarding the pace of the storyline.
The
author did an amazing job at bringing the characters to life, and there were
many heartfelt moments that brought a tear to my eye while reading. I totally
got the need for the heroine to get out of a relationship, with a man who could
not be prompted to action, but to give up love in exchange for a lifetime of
teaching social comportment to young women, is hardly the better alternative in
my opinion.
By the
middle of the read, I was a bit more hooked and loved the compassion Theo
brought to the picture and the historical aspects of the Civil War. It took me
longer to warm up to Margaret, as she was so distant for the majority of the
read. Once she started showing her emotion, I enjoyed her character very much. That is when the read became most enjoyable.
Overall, this story was okay. I
found the ending to be a bit abrupt, as the sex scenes went from behind closed
doors at the beginning to “in your face” towards the end. It was an awkward shift,
and not at all the tone that was initiated at the beginning. If you like mid-19th
century historical romances, Brave In Heart by Emma Barry is worth a try.
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