Clean Historical Romantic Suspense

I did not realize that this book was the third in the series when I began reading it; however, it didn’t really matter. The story was interesting and enjoyable without the background of the first two novels. I enjoyed reading this book, and I definitely recommend it to you if you enjoy historical romance that is closer to history and clean with a little suspense thrown in.

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This is the third book in the Edge of Freedom series. Tillie travels to America to start a new life, but on the way over, her plans have to change. The new life she has planned changes after the death of her fiancée and she begin a new life with new friends. She has begun her new life, but soon someone from her past comes back and everything changes.
I enjoyed this book even though I have not read the others in the series. I didn't have trouble following along in this book. Tillie showed real courage in having to start over in a new country and having to make new plans when her original ones changes. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good suspense and historical events.
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Mm-mm. This is a great novel with a heart-tugging, plot-twisting, nail-biting romance. Sure the history is great, educational and thought-provoking. And the suspense is full of life-threatening and story-propelling events, but for me, it was the romance that made this a page turner for me.

This is the third in the Edge of Freedom series. Without having read the first in the series, I still followed the story without any trouble. So here's what it's about.

Tilli McGrath had no idea that her life was going to be turned upside down when Captain Keondric Morgan stopped by unexpectantly. He’s there to check on her, since her husband died on his ship a year or two prior, he felt obligated to make sure she was doing alright. But there was more to it than that, and he didn’t have the nerve to explain everything.

Shortly after his visit, life became more than complicated. With the death of one of his crewmen, and several attempts on Tilli’s life, Morgan finally came to terms with revealing the whole truth to those involved. At least the part of the truth that he knew. Then the real mystery began as one question was answered, more questions developped.

And of course, in the middle of all of this, more than one person falls in love. And the question of love, and the sacrifice one gives for love, is posed. And when does the sacrifice become selfish and prideful, or can a sacrifice–one made out of love, be selfish?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend for any historical romance fan to pick up a copy for yourself. Elizabeth Ludwig is a talented writer with so much knowledge on this time period and the struggle of the Irish, that she takes the reader on a journey to the past that I’m sure you will enjoy.

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Title: Tide and Tempest (Edge of Freedom #3)
Author: Elizabeth Ludwig
Pages: 361
Year: 2014
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
The story of political rebellion, mystery and murder continues with the third installment from Elizabeth Ludwig in her Edge of Freedom series, Tide and Tempest. The two main characters in this story are Tillie McGrath, who has appeared in the two previous novels as a supporting character, and Keondric Morgan, a captain of an Irish ship, the very ship that transported Tillie to the United States from Ireland two years ago.
Keondric Morgan has discovered he had been unknowingly harboring a murderer. With his deathbed confession, this murderer has perhaps put Tillie McGrath in danger. Keondric remembers Tillie from her sad voyage to America. She caught his eye then and now that she might be in danger he feels it is his responsibility to check on her. Keondric also has his brother Cass to look after. Cass is a charmer while Keondric is more stoic-minded. Keondric learns that Tillie is indeed in danger and pledges his help and that of his brother. They try to discover the identity of the person out to do harm to Tillie, but they are following clues at least two years old. Who would want to hurt this harmless young woman? Why? She is a threat to no one. Keondric becomes even more protective of Tillie and soon realizes he has fallen in love with her. Could she be interested in a man nine years her senior or is she more interested in his brother?
Tillie McGrath has recently received a promotion at the milliner’s shop where she works. She has been saving up to purchase a farm and turn it into an orphanage. She is surprised when one evening after she returns home from work to see the captain from so long ago sitting in the parlor with her landlady. What would cause him to stop by? She soon hears his tale of his ship’s doctor confession of what he did on her voyage to America. Tillie is furious that her fiancé was murdered and wants to help find out who is responsible. Also, Tillie must confront her feelings of worthlessness and doing penance before she can seek forgiveness. Her past is in the past. Could someone like the captain ever care for her?
I have enjoyed this entire series and this installment is no exception. There is a little something for everyone with romance, many tension-filled moments, drama and more. The writing is crisp and the dialogue not too wordy. I liked getting to know Tillie better and thought the character of Cass added humor to the story. The lessons of not judging a person by their appearance as well as depending on God to do what is best for each person are portrayed. I’m looking forward to see what this author creates next!
My rating is 4 stars.
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