Loving Eliza

by Ruth Ann Nordin

[chymerra]

When I selected this book and saw that the author was Ruth Ann Nordin, I was thrilled. I have read several of her books and loved them. This one didn’t disappoint.

I liked that Eliza had a past and that sexual abuse (by a relative and by childhood prostitution) was part of her past. I haven’t read too many historical novels where it is stated, no sly references, flat out said. Eliza was scarred, but you could see her healing as the story, and her romance with John progressed.

I also liked that the author made John fall in love at first sight. And that he had to chase her. The fact that John was mute was an interesting pick of the author. He had to choose to communicate with her in other ways, and he did an excellent job of making his point.

John’s family was interesting. They supported and defended him. Except for Troy. He was a dick and let’s say that he got what was coming to him in the end.

There was a Christian element to the story. It was Eliza went to church and that she was saved. So I wouldn’t go as far to call it a Christian historical romance. A historical romance with a Christian undertone. No hanky panky that was described in great detail, if you know what I mean.

I would tell people to read Loving Eliza if they like historical romances. There is a Book 2 and 3, but they can be read separately from Book 1.

**I voluntarily reviewed this book**

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