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rmkenny2013's review
2.0
I liked this book at the beginning then all of a sudden people were praying and thanking god left and right. It made me want to gag. Not my kind of book. if the religious part hadn't been included the characters could've grown from their victories instead of thanking their imaginary friend. The book would've been almost 5 stars without god
mamap's review
1.0
This is Christian Romance - Danielle steel in 1814.
'Persuasion' has already been written.
Too formulaic.
'Persuasion' has already been written.
Too formulaic.
caslater83's review
5.0
Good read
I enjoyed this book more than I had anticipated. I sense that this book is a slight nod to Jane Austen's, "Persuasion," as this book centers on Captain Ransome and Julia. It's a lovely story and I enjoyed wondering how they were going to take down Sir Drake. I hope to read more books by this author.
I enjoyed this book more than I had anticipated. I sense that this book is a slight nod to Jane Austen's, "Persuasion," as this book centers on Captain Ransome and Julia. It's a lovely story and I enjoyed wondering how they were going to take down Sir Drake. I hope to read more books by this author.
sweetromanceauthors's review
3.0
I really wanted to love this book. I'm all about regency romance especially nautical adventures. But this book was so slow and I feel like it could have been a few chapters included in the next book or maybe a novella. I do have high hopes for the series and I am going to read the next book, but was underwhelmed with this one.
I do love the characters as written which is why I will continue.
I also had issues with the amount of times the point of view changed within a chapter or without a break. It got confusing at times and I needed to reread sections to be sure I had it right.
I do love the characters as written which is why I will continue.
I also had issues with the amount of times the point of view changed within a chapter or without a break. It got confusing at times and I needed to reread sections to be sure I had it right.
rebeccasreadingcorner's review
3.0
Ransome's Honor has a lot in common with one of my favorite books, Persuasion by Jane Austen. The main characters are both older with the maturity experience brings. The navy plays a large part as it is central to both Julia and William's families. A close-knit group of family and friends are easy to fall in love with, and an engagement that never happened is in their past. It's truly a pity that Julia and William were such frustrating characters who acted the opposite of their established backgrounds.
kgormley's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book ... my only complaint, I have to wait 2 years for the completion of the series. I look forward to reading more from this author.
gijanechosen's review
4.0
The story was perhaps a bit different then I had anticipated, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit and look forward to reading the next two books in the series.
chelseaj91's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very good book. It had action, a little bit of adventure, intrigue, attempted blackmail, rescue, people turning to God with their problems, and of course love.
Julia's initial excitement to accept William's proposal, followed by her vow to hate him forever was interesting, especially when she started scolding herself and reminding herself of said vow. While I could understand William's reasoning behind not proposing when she was 17, I think he could have spared the both of them a lot of pain if he'd just explained everything to her. That being said, if he had, there would have been a completely different story and they may not have realized the true depth of their feelings for each other.
If you want to read this (which I highly recommend), I would suggest you either do it on a day when you're sick in bed or just take a day and do it. I read this in about a day and a half all told and most of the time-lag was due to the fact that I had to stop for various things.
Julia's initial excitement to accept William's proposal, followed by her vow to hate him forever was interesting, especially when she started scolding herself and reminding herself of said vow. While I could understand William's reasoning behind not proposing when she was 17, I think he could have spared the both of them a lot of pain if he'd just explained everything to her. That being said, if he had, there would have been a completely different story and they may not have realized the true depth of their feelings for each other.
If you want to read this (which I highly recommend), I would suggest you either do it on a day when you're sick in bed or just take a day and do it. I read this in about a day and a half all told and most of the time-lag was due to the fact that I had to stop for various things.
blackngoldgirlsbookspot's review
5.0
The publisher says this series has "...the wit, romance, and social commentary of Jane Austen..." and it really does! If you are a fan of Persuasion you will definitely love this book! I'm sorry that it took me almost a year to read it. I really wish I would have read it sooner since it is soooo good, but that means I have less time to wait till I read the next book, Ransome's Crossing which releases in June!
The heroine in this story is 29-year-old, "on the shelf," spinster, Julia Witherington who believes she lost her chance at love when William Ransome, a young officer in the Royal Navy, did not propose. Twelve years later, William, now a successful naval Captain, returns to Portsmouth much to Julia's surprise. Julia, who longs for her quiet life in the West Indies must find a way to save her inheritance from unscrupulous family members and return to her plantation while dealing with her heart.
Ransome's Honor is not packed with searing kisses or sultry glances, the romance in this book is sweet. We even get a glimpse of what has the potential to be a love triangle between William Ransome's young sister, Charlotte and two gentlemen, one whom is introduced and one who is still very much a mystery! I really grew to like Charlotte almost as much as Julia and can't wait to see what adventures await her in Ransome's Crossing!
Christian fiction fans pick up this book...I don't think you will be disappointed!
*I received my copy from the author's giveaway celebrating the release of the book.*
The heroine in this story is 29-year-old, "on the shelf," spinster, Julia Witherington who believes she lost her chance at love when William Ransome, a young officer in the Royal Navy, did not propose. Twelve years later, William, now a successful naval Captain, returns to Portsmouth much to Julia's surprise. Julia, who longs for her quiet life in the West Indies must find a way to save her inheritance from unscrupulous family members and return to her plantation while dealing with her heart.
Ransome's Honor is not packed with searing kisses or sultry glances, the romance in this book is sweet. We even get a glimpse of what has the potential to be a love triangle between William Ransome's young sister, Charlotte and two gentlemen, one whom is introduced and one who is still very much a mystery! I really grew to like Charlotte almost as much as Julia and can't wait to see what adventures await her in Ransome's Crossing!
Christian fiction fans pick up this book...I don't think you will be disappointed!
*I received my copy from the author's giveaway celebrating the release of the book.*
rachearl's review
3.0
Julia is back in England after being gone for 10 years. While she enjoys being with her father she misses the plantation in Jamaica. Captain Ransome is also back but they aren't so sure if the other one still cares. But when her crazy relatives try to marry her off for the family fortune, it seems the only one to trust is Ransome.
Cute book, a little slow at times, not sure I'll read the rest in the trilogy. I'm pretty contend with the ending of this book.
Cute book, a little slow at times, not sure I'll read the rest in the trilogy. I'm pretty contend with the ending of this book.