The Nature of a Lady (The Secrets of the Isles Book #1)

I am ecstatic about this new series by Roseanna White, with a refreshing new setting and new friends (characters) that I look forward to knowing better over the next few books. Libby is a wonderful character. She's honest about who she is (and who she isn't) and how she looks at life, and she has a kind heart. She can be shy, but she longs for true friends and is stressed out by superficial conversation and conflict. She is a classic introvert and it was so refreshing to read an introverted character who didn't hate people, but longs for a true friend. I could appreciate her and Benna's friendship subplot from two different angles, both as someone who has longed for friendship and someone who has had her heartbroken and thus closed herself off to friendships. It was interesting watching that story unfold. I loved the way they navigated topics of science vs faith and the fact that they don't have to be in opposition to each other. YES! This is not talked about enough in the Christian realm. I am ecstatic about this new series by Roseanna White, with a refreshing new setting and new friends (characters) that I look forward to knowing better over the next few books. Libby is a wonderful character. She's honest about who she is (and who she isn't) and how she looks at life, and she has a kind heart. She can be shy, but she longs for true friends and is stressed out by superficial conversation and conflict. She is a classic introvert and it was so refreshing to read an introverted character who didn't hate people, but longs for a true friend. I could appreciate her and Benna's friendship subplot from two different angles, both as someone who has longed for friendship and someone who has had her heartbroken and thus closed herself off to friendships. It was interesting watching that story unfold. I loved the way they navigated topics of science vs faith and the fact that they don't have to be in opposition to each other. YES! This is not talked about enough in the Christian realm. The importance of names and how God knows us completely. I loved this because of the way the author explained God in a way the scientifically minded heroine would relate to. Between the new characters and setting, the mystery, the treasure hunting, the romance, and the history this made for a super fun read and I am very excited to read the supporting characters' stories in the upcoming books. I received an advanced copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing it. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M. White is the first book in her new series The Secrets of the Isles and a must read for those who love inspirational historical romance with a little suspense added to it. When Libby Sinclair flees society for the beautiful Isles of Scilly for the summer she finds more than she's bargained for when she stumbles upon dangerous secrets that were left by the former occupant of the cottage, who just happens to have disappeared. Oliver Tremayne is determined to find out what has happened to his sister with the help of Libby who is not only the new guest in the cottage, but the young woman he met a few years ago. They are not only uncovering many hidden secrets, but the fact that they are falling in love. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more wonderful books in this series! I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.

The Nature of a Lady promises to be the start of another great series from Roseanna M. White. I found myself anxiously awaiting what would happen next and kept turning the pages late into the night. The characters were so unique and I easily fell in love with all of them. I can’t wait to see what the second book in the Secrets of the Isles series holds! Libby was so unlike any normal London lady. Doing her best to fit into a world where she didn’t belong was no easy task, but she tried. When her well meaning brother decides it’s in her best intrest to be married, he began pushing her into a marriage with his best friend, and that was the final icing on the cake. Hoping some time away will give everyone fresh perspective she embarks on an adventure to a place where her maid grew up. Mabena Moon is also Libby’s friend, and Libby knows that the little island where she grew up is the perfect place to escape and study a world so different than hers normal one. What she finds just might take her breath away. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Fiction with a little mystery thrown in. White kept my interest the entire time and I enjoyed watching the interactions between the island characters, some friendly and some not so friendly. I am anxiously awaiting the next book where I can spend more time with them! I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.