Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland - Roseanna White

THE BOOK:

In 1784 peace has been declared, 

but war still rages in the heart of Lark Benton. 

Never did Lark think sheÂ’d want to escape Emerson Fielding, the man she’s loved all her life, but then he betrays her with her cousin. She flees to Annapolis, Maryland, the country’s capital, and throws herself into a new circle of friends who force her to examine all she believes. 

Emerson follows, determined to reclaim his bride. Surprised when she refuses to return with him, he realizes that in this new country he has come to call his own, duty is no longer enough. He must learn to open his heart and soul to something greater…before he loses all he should have been fighting to hold.

MY REVIEW:

Star Rating: *****

I’ve read a few books in the Love Finds You series, and I’ll admit I wasn’t crazy about them. They seemed too thin, shallow. Nothing but silly romances. But Roseanna White’s Love Finds You sure didn’t follow that trend! After finishing Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland, I’m convinced that she is incapable of writing a flat, lifeless novel—even if she tried! Characters have amazing depth and personality. Lessons are learned. The writing is bold and vivid. Scenery springs off the pages. In short, it is everything I expected from Roseanna…and so much more!

After I got into the book a few chapters, I began to wonder how Roseanna could ever make Emerson redeemable. His treatment of Lark was awful! But, to my surprise and delight, Roseanna did just that! By the end of the book, I was right alongside Sena in cheering for this couples reunion. Oh, and I mustn’t forget Lark’s protective, thoughtful, loving brother Wiley! I LOVED the role he played in this book. Wiley is the symbol of what every young girl wants in an older brother. 

And there was not only change in Emerson, but in Lark as well. The lessons they learn and the depth that they grow spiritually while in Annapolis was moving. So much took place within this book—both within the characters and without—that I almost find it hard to believe it all took place within the 307 pages. Be prepared to be moved!

Roseanna White’s writing style was amazing. Often using short, pointed sentences, I found myself completely loosing myself effortlessly within this story. Even when midnight came and went and my eyelids grew heavy, Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland was such an easy read, that I nearly flew through the pages.

*contented sigh* What else is there to say…except this book has a bit of everything within its pages. Historical detail, unique characters, romance, and even a desperate run through the market place that ends up in the freezing bay! And laced delicately throughout is a line of humor that endeared the book to me even more. I just loved the witty way Roseanna wrote! To be sure, Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland is one book you do not want to miss out on reading. 

I reviewed this book for the author. It was not required that I give a positive review, but solely to express my own thoughts and opinions of this book, which I have done.

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