The Heart's Appeal by Jennifer Delamere

Series: London Beginnings # 2
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Bethany House
Released: March 1, 2018
374 pages

About the Book:

Julia Bernay has come to London to become a doctor—a glorious new opportunity for women during the reign of Victoria. When she witnesses a serious accident, her quick actions save the life of barrister Michael Stephenson. He rose above his family's stigma, but can he rise to the challenge of the fiercely independent woman who has swept into his life?

 

My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The way Michael and Julia meet was intense and showed Julia's desire to help others. I liked Julia's determination to become a doctor in a time where women doctor's are rare. She has a strong faith in God and turned to consistently, she trusted him to provide for her and guide her. She was not shy about sharing about Him with others. Julia and Michael become friends and start having romantic feelings towards one another, but there are obstacles surrounding them that are preventing a relationship. Can they work through these challenges or will they have to go separate ways? I did not like Michael's sister, Corina, for most of the book and felt for her husband especially. However by the end we have seen a change in her. There is resolution that happens, not only does Corina's attitude change but there are also changes with other characters and situations that happened. While I liked the way the epilogue started I did not like the way it ended. It felt like a cliffhangers. I really hope book 3 provides answers to this. Overall I did enjoy my time with these characters and I could easily picture what was happening with the way the setting was described.

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 

in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)

Other books from this author that I have reviewed:   

   

The Captain's Daughter - London Beginnings #1