Tide and Tempest by Elizabeth Ludwig #review

Murder, love, honour and secrecy. Tide and Tempest by Elizabeth Ludwig has it all!

Tillie McGrath and her fiance leave Ireland dreaming of a better life in America. During the trip over, her fiance falls ill with a severe illness that takes his life. She is left alone in a new world with only memories. Although difficult, Tillie finds new friends at her New York boardinghouse and begins to pursue her dream of opening a home for orphaned children.

In steps, Captain Keondric Morgan, that despite two years having passed that fateful trip still remembers the girl who left his ship heartbroken. When one of his crewmen reveals a secret on his death bed, Keondric learns that this young lady’s fiance was murdered. The captain now knows he must contact her and fill her in on what he knows. His attention to Tillie draws the notice of others as well, the same dangerous men that took her fiance’s life! They believe she has something in her possession that could potentially expose their crimes.

Tide and Tempest by Elizabeth Ludwig was full of adventure and suspense. I literally could not put it down! I had to know what happened next especially with all the great twists! Elizabeth writes so well and gives just enough at each stage of the book to have you craving more!

Tillie’s story was one of forgiveness, selflessness and self discovery. You could not help but love her! After all she suffered through, she still thought of others before herself. You just want to grab her and give her a giant hug and help her for a while. I wanted to see the romance blossom earlier between her and Keondric but the way it developed suited the story perfectly.

Rating: 5/5

Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this book in order to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed are my own.