Product Details
- Title: Georgana's Secret (Proper Romance)
- Author: Arlem Hawks:
- Publisher : Shadow Mountain (January 12, 2021)
- Genre: Regency Romance
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 162972792X
- ***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
1811, HMS Deborah
A Regency romance on the high seas.
As a young girl, Georgana Woodall dreamed of beautiful dresses, fancy
balls, and falling in love. However, when her mother dies, she cannot
face a future under the guardianship of her abusive grandmother and
instead chooses to join her father on his ship disguised as his cabin
boy, “George.”
Lieutenant Dominic Peyton has no time in his life
for love, not with his dedication to His Majesty’s Royal Navy claiming
his full attention. Determined to prove himself to his new captain, he
strives to be an exemplary officer and leader. When he sees the
captain’s cabin boy being harassed by the crew, he immediately puts a
stop to it and takes the “boy” under his wing. After discovering a
number of clues, Dominic deduces that George is really a woman. Knowing
that revealing the cabin boy’s secret would put her in serious danger
from the rowdy crew, Dominic keeps silent and hides his growing
affection for her.
Georgana is quickly losing her heart to
Dominic’s compassion and care but is convinced nothing can come of her
affection. She cannot continue to live her life on the sea, and having
already missed too many seasons in London, her chances of being welcomed
back into polite society and finding a suitable husband have slipped
away.
Georgana’s Secret is about two hearts yearning to find a safe harbor, and possibly, a lasting love.
My Review
I love when I read a new Proper Romance novel. This Proper Romance was a huge treat in that it was so different from other Regency Romances. Georgana's Secret has some heartbreaking aspects in that the main character Georgana had a trauma filled childhood. Her father was always away at sea, her mother died when she was young, and her Grandmother was abusive to her. Her father finally finds out about the abuse when he comes home to see the evidence and steals her away to his ship. She becomes his "cabin boy" and starts a new life on the sea.
The other main character is Lieutenant Dominic Peyton whom I loved from the start. He is kind and loving to his mother, so I knew I was going to love Dominic. It was no surprise that when he came on board and found the timid cabin boy "George" that he took him under his wing. It is beautiful how Georgana and Dominic became close as friends that leads to a great love. This story is sweet but it also has its share of bad guys that cause problems for Georgana, Dominic, and her father, the Captain. Jarvis is about as bad as they come. He makes your blood boil many times during the novel.
This novel is a journey of a sweet girl, who had to grow up too soon, and desperately wanted her dreams to come true. It's nice to see her change as she learns to trust and believe in others. I enjoyed this book a lot and know that other Regency lovers will want to read this book. If you like to read about adventures on the high sea, pirates, war, mutiny, and falling in love, Georgana's Secret will be a great read for you.
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Meet Author Arlem Hawks
ARLEM HAWKS began making up stories before she could write. Living all over the western United States and traveling around the world gave her a love of cultures and people and the stories they have to tell. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an emphasis in print journalism, and she lives in Arizona with her husband and three children.
For author interview requests, please contact Callie Hansen at chansen@shadowmountain.com
Advanced Praise:
“Fans of sweet love stories as well as readers who fondly remember those marvelous old traditional Signet Regencies will quickly succumb to the siren song of Hawk’s expertly crafted novel, which delivers the perfect blend of Jane Austen-smart romance and Patrick O’Brian flavored seafaring adventure. Teen romance readers will cheer on the plucky heroine as she finds the courage to forge her own path in life and love.”
-Booklist, starred review
“Hawks crafts a spellbinding tale featuring rich characters and raw emotions set against the atmospheric backdrop of sea life in all its danger and beauty. Georgana is a tough protagonist holding her own in a world dominated by men, while Peyton’s charm and sensitivity marks him as a true gentleman. A hidden identity, flirtation, and treachery make for a rousing tale to captivate lovers of historical romances.”
-Publishers Weekly
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