Becoming Lady Lockwood Paperback – July 1, 2014

This is a first novel? Seriously? I'm very surprised that this is a first time publication for Jennifer Moore, because it is absolutely enchanting, well executed, with an original plot in a genre that so rarely has anything new to offer (a pitfall of historical romance novels)! There were actually moments when I laughed out loud at a particularly witty comment, I felt discouraged and sad when Amelia felt the same, and I admired her courage and ability to be kind! So much of this heroine's strength stems for her desire to serve those around her with kindness. For some reason, people think a strong female lead has to be rude or stubborn, or go completely against all societal conventions, but Amelia is vivacious, warm, caring, with a genuine interest in the people around here - even if they are crusty sea cooks.Our hero is a wonderful fellow, too. He is strict with his crew because a captain must be strict. He is loyal to his men, too, and protective of his ship and all aboard her. He is reluctant to be won over by Amelia at first, because she might in fact be a fraud, but when all evidence points to the contrary, Captain William Drake is relieved. Quite soon after being relieved, he is in love. Their love story is not understated or overly ridiculous, but it is a steadily growing affection that left me sighing.I also would like to add that there is just enough information about the British navy, the ship, and sailing to add depth to the story without me getting bored by endless description. Presented through the eyes of an interested Amelia, I found myself interested in the mending of sails!I would certainly read more of Jennifer Moore's work, based on this book alone, and so I am on my way to download Lady Emma's Campaign even now!

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were likable and well developed. I would have given it 5 stars, except for a few issues that I had. First the pros: I agree with others who have mentioned that it was nice to see that Lady Lockwood was strong on her own and didn't need anyone to take care of here, but there were also times that she was grateful to have someone care for her- which made it more believable. There were a few twists that I enjoyed in the plot and it was fun to follow along with the details of travels on the ship.I'm sure that the book didn't follow closely with facts about the British Navy or the time period, but I didn't buy a historic nonfiction. I didn't mind the wrong terms being used or facts being inaccurate. I can see how someone who knows more about the history and time period and is looking for factual fiction might find this a distraction. I, however, was not. Don't know if that's a pro or con.Cons: I did wish that some descriptions were not repeated each time they occurred ("he leaned back and laid his ankle upon his other knee" man leg crossing- we get it) and I was bored a bit with some of the descriptions of the goings on of running a ship. I also think that the story could have included more once she arrived in London. To have so much time put into describing her seasickness and the the relationships with those on the ship, I was disappointed that her interaction with those in London- such as William's sister, were skipped over, as well as more details of events that happened in London. The ending seemed a bit hurried to get to the finish when compared to the depth of detail and story line included in the beginning and middle of the book.I would recommend this book, especially if you enjoy regency romance, clean romance, and strong, capable women characters.

Was such a delightful read! It’s been a long time since I found a book that brought such a big smile to my heart. I love all the characters, especially how Emma was so brave and courageous the journey on the ship. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

What’s a book you always recommend? Since This is my first recommendation if someone says they like Historical Fiction/Regency Romance. 😍 All the heart eyes for Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer Moore.I’ve always loved nautical reads which probably stems from this book. Becoming Lady Lockwood and Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson were what got me into reading post high school. Although these books came out years ago, they still hold strong as novels on my favorites list.Amelia was happily running the sugar plantation in Jamaica her mother left for her. After signing a marriage license with a man she had never met, she’s forced to return to London to face court thanks to Captain William Drake. 😍🔥 They begin as enemies and slowly become more. I loved Amelia’s experiences on the ship and the friendships she makes on her journey to London. Not gonna lie, I cried multiple times when reading this book. It’s heartbreaking is the best of ways.Anyway, you can listen to me rave about it or go read it for yourself. I’d highly recommend this one, especially if you love Regency Romance. 💜💜💜 It’s TBR worthy, for sure.

This book is filled with adventure and excitement, with some intrigue. At times it’s a bit intense. It held my attention steadily throughout. There was never a good time to take a break and do other things. The characters are so well written that I feel I would recognize them if we were to meet. The romance was slow and steady and quite realistic. The plot is tight and written exactly as a storyline should be. If you like an exciting and entertaining story with strong characters read Becoming Lady Lockwood.