To Treasure an Heiress by Roseanna M. White
Genre: Historical Christian Romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication Year: 2022
5 Stars
This book was quite possibly my favorite installment from Roseanna, and that’s saying a lot as I’ve read pretty much all of them and it’s super hard to beat her Shadows over London series.
But this had a tone all it’s own full of humor, characterization that was unparalleled and gave me all the cozy adventure/friend group vibes all while sticking within one of my favorite time periods of all times and including references to pirates.
If you didn’t get super excited and want to go impulse buy this lovely book based on that description alone, I’m not sure what’s wrong with you.
And this book also did what not many do. It told a redemptive storyline of a topic that many people do in ways I don’t appreciate. I won’t tell you what without spoiling it, but in a world where the oversexualization of our culture seems to be winning the war, I’m OBSESSED with authors who take on these topics in God honoring ways and tell a story of repentance, God’s love and forgiveness without sharing too many details or scenes that should be left unshown. Her tact and care for how she told this story wasn’t just appreciated from my perspective, but was marvelously done.
AND THE CHARACTERS! If the next book isn’t about Telford, I will revolt. But that being said, every single one of these characters positively SHONE. It’s not often that such a large cast can distinguish themselves and make you fall in love with them all… even the troublesome ones. Sheridan absolutely made this book and the somewhat antagonistic relationship that existed between him and our heroine Beth brought so much joy and feeling to this story giving it a tug-o-war effect that was positively delightful. Roseanna has an absolute knack for writing large casts and I was swept off my feet by the effortless characterization that took place within these pages. The characters made this book…
But the storyline full of punchy, top-notch action beats, new horizons and a treasure hunt for the ages was the most delightful romp through the Scillies that I have to say, even if you didn’t fall in love with the first book, you will fall head over heels for this one!
Go get yourself a copy! You won’t regret it!
*This book was given to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and in no way influenced by the author or publisher.
