Preparing to sail from Jamaica to England, Savina Roxeter knows she should be looking forward to marrying her betrothed and settling into a quiet and comfortable life among the ton, but she can only despair at the thought of leaving the lush and beautiful island she loves for the staid confines of London society. Once on the high seas, however, Savina’s thoughts turn only to survival, as their … ship is commandeered and she and her party are left stranded on a primitive island with meager provisions and little hope of rescue.Determined not to succumb to their misfortune, the group set about assessing their surroundings and preparing for the rigorous challenge of the days and nights ahead. And while her imperious fiancé, his viperish sister, and even her own father bemoan the harsh conditions, Savina thrives as she becomes more attuned to the pulse and rhythm of nature–and the powerful desire she feels in the company of her fiancé’s secretary, Anthony Heywood. As the two are inexorably drawn together in this primal paradise, Savina casts aside her notions of impropriety and allows herself to respond to Anthony’s elemental strength and innate understanding of what’s truly important. And as the promise of a new and passionate future with Anthony becomes impossible to ignore, she will come to discover that surrendering to their burgeoning love may be the only rescue she truly needs . . .
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I would say that this is a book first and foremost about the revelation of true character coming to the forefront when faced with basic survival. I really liked how the author was able to highlight each character’s fine points as well as their flaws without ever becoming overbearing about it. The romance between Savina (h) and Anthony (H) is allowed to blossom slowly as the two of them, along with the rest of the passengers from their vessel (which was commandeered by an American Naval Captain) are left on an uninhabited tropical island to wait for rescue.
This is the first book I have read by Ms. Simpson and it is so well written with such depth to each of the characters that I will have to check and make sure I don’t have any stored in my extensive TBR file on my Kindle. She is sure to become a favorite author of mine.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided to me by NetGalley.
Lady Savage (Classic Regency Romances Book 22) by Donna Lea Simpson is an entertaining and clean Regency Historical Romance set in Jamaica and in England.
Meet, Savina Roxeter, an English miss who moved to Jamaica when she was twelve years old and Anthony Heywood, secretary to Savina’s fiancee, Lord Gaston-Reade.
A interesting cast of characters. The entourage is made up of Savina, her maid Zazu, her fiancee, her father, her soon to be sister-in-law with her maid, Savina’s fiancee and Anthony. They’re ship is hijacked by Americans and Savina is given a choice of what to do with the people. She chose to be put off at the nearest island and wait for help to arrive, with meager provisions, and only a few willing to work without complaints.
Well written with believable and engaging characters. The storyline flows seamlessly and effortlessly. Flawed characters, conflict, survival, love, a few twists, a bit danger and finding a HEA, readers will keep turning pages until the last page. Readers will find challenges and questions about some of the characters. An enjoyable read.
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“I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however, these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review.”
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Sweet
Reviewer: AprilR
This is a very good story! It is the story of Savina, an English miss who moved to Jamaica when she was twelve. Now ten years later she is leaving the land she loves to return to England to marry a man she hardly knows, Lord Gaston-Reade. Shortly after the voyage begins the ship is hijacked by Americans. The American captain gives Sabina the power to decide what happens to the passengers. She decides to be put off at the nearest island and wait for help to arrive. The entourage made up of Savina, her maid Zazu, her fiancee, her father, her soon to be sister-in-law with her maid and fiancee and finally Anthony Heywood, the secretary to Savina’s fiancee. Once on the island the only people who will work are Savina, Zazu and Anthony. Savina learns a great deal about herself, her fiancee and Tony. This is a very good book. I thank Net galley for the chance to read and review this ARC. I would definitely recommend this book.