Review: The Captain's Lady

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--Circa 1812, Island of Tortola; Washington--
It's revenge that Alex Danty seeks after British Naval officer, Captain Travers, brings terror and murder to her Caribbean island home. Gravely injured protecting her loved ones, she's rescued by an American ship's crew. Devastated by the loss of her loved ones, Alex swears an oath to find and kill Travers.
Captain Tanner Cloud, understands why Alex doesn’t thank him for his interference, but he refuses to return to her home and begin what he believes is a mad search for Travers. He's also deeply attracted to the beautiful Alex Danty and takes her from her island home to protect her.
While the attraction between Alex and Tanner grows aboard his ship, she never stops promising to escape while he never stops promising to stop her. She wins, and sets out to do exactly as she'd vowed.
Two years later, Alex has Travers in her sights when Tanner once again interferes, this time at the behest of Washington. Although furious with Tanner, Alex agrees to accompany him to Washington to aid government officials against England.
But a surprise awaits them both in Washington when they discover treasonous schemers. Now, caught up in a fledgling nation's battle for survival, what tears them apart may ultimately bring them together.

Genre: historical romance

Publication date: July 2019 (for the current edition - please note that this is a reprint from Jo Goodman's very first published book)

Mature content: yes

Review: The Captain's Lady is probably not one of Jo Goodman's best books (though as I have a soft spot for the Cowboys of Colorado series, my opinion may be biased in that point), but it's still very good. Alex's search for revenge is of epic proportions, as is Tanner's search for her. Their love story is dramatic, as they cannot be together until both of them settle their respective missions. Star crossed lovers that have to overcome huge obstacles before they reach their happily ever after.

However, this is not your ordinary romance novel - there's romance, of course, but there's also action, suspense, handsome pirates, dishonest politicians, and lots and lots of adventures. 

 It's a fairly long book, and in some places the plot seems to move a bit too slowly. But just when you start thinking that, a totally unforeseen twist occurs and the story is moving into a new direction you never anticipated before.  

As I said above, it's not as good as some of the other books I've read be the same author, but I still recommend it. 

 Happy readings,