True As Fate

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True As Fate

by Laurie Alice Eakes

Edition: paperback, 2017

Synopsis: Lady Chloe Ashford detests going to balls, loathes social pretense, and finds the very idea of hunting for a husband obscene. But she has an even more scandalous secret: she once helped an American—the enemy—escape from Dartmoor Prison. Now it’s three years later, and Ross Trenerry is back—and in trouble again. So is her traitorous heart. He doesn’t know she’s the one responsible for sending him to a second prison, and she has no intention of telling him.

A former privateer, Ross’s legendary luck has finally run out. Only one woman lies between him and freedom. He desperately needs Chloe’s help to prove he hasn’t committed treason, but he’s distracted by the passion that flares between them.

They set out on a cross-country adventure together to prove Ross’s innocence, but peril soon dogs their heels. As they race to reach their appointed rendezvous on time, they must fight their growing attraction and focus on discovering who is behind this deadly plot. Will they finally admit their love and put the pieces together before it’s too late?

Lady Chloe’s heart broke when an American man she helped save falls for her sister instead. When Ross Trenerry reappears in her life, Lady Chloe fights to make up for past actions that have brought terrible consequences into her life.

This is an action packed, highly detailed novel. Although it is the second book in the Ashford Chronicles (which I have not had the chance to read yet), it stands on it’s own with ease. Lady Chloe is a relatable character and I was behind her every step of the way. My heart ached to see her struggling with her feelings for Ross as she helped him.

The plot of True As Fate moves at just the right pace. I honestly can’t think of anything I didn’t like about the book!

I would recommend this to any reader of the Regency Era, who enjoys a clean plot.

I was given a free copy from the author.