Book Review: Against the Tide by Elizabeth Camden

Okay. I just loved this book. As soon as Camden introduced the characters, I felt instantly attached to them. First, Lydia is a strong, smart woman--she holds a job in a naval yard and is well-versed in many languages. She is an easy heroine to respect. Alexander Banebridge (our other hero...) is witty and charming, to say the least. The secondary characters even have their own quirks, and I was never bored with them or found them hard to believe.

Camden's deep knowledge of historical events (she holds a MA in history and library science) makes this book not only interesting but chock full of historical relevance. The intrigue is substantiated and the history adds to the flavour of this novel. This isn't a cookie cutter romance--it has depth and a real story besides the romance aspect.

I was into the book from the very beginning, but it was even more difficult to put down the more I read. You feel for Lydia through the story and cheer for her to the very end. Camden is a very engaging author (I will definitely be on the lookout for her novels in the future), and this was a great romance novel. I was entranced by the story and really enjoyed it. I recommend!

Disclaimer: This book was given to me by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.