3.5 stars out of 5 rounded up to 4

I agree with others, title is lame and blurb misleading. Also the cover was ill conceived and didn't fit the story. Carla Kelly deserved better than this. Well written as always, no one does naval romances like Carla. A sweet romance with interesting characters, I would have preferred a little more heat. Regardless, I was caught up in the narrative and Rob was engaging as an American POW granted parole through a twist of fate and left in the care of the heroine, Grace. Worth the read.

Book should have been called 'Parole of the Heart' at least it fits better than 'Marriage of Mercy'.