Book Review For By Heart and Compass

Book Review for: "By Heart and Compass"Written by: Danielle ThorneDesert Breeze PublishingISBN: 978-1-936000-71-5Ebook Format5 Stars"By Heart and Compass" has a little bit of everything in it - friendship, romance, adventure, and a healthy dose of pirate treasure. Lacey Whitman is a genealogist who has traced the descendants of privateer Julius Bertrand down through the decades. This research has led her to the Goss House. When she discovers an amazing find on the property, she's in for the adventure of a lifetime.The novel opens with Lacey returning to Newton, GA, where she grew up. Lacey has bought an old house, the Goss House. Her friend, Jeanine welcomes her back. Lacey is excited about the purchase because Molly Goss was a descendant of Julius Bertrand, pirate turned privateer in the 1720's.While exploring her new house, Lacey discovers clues which leads her to a secret - she uncovers Kate Bertrand's diary, (Julius's wife) and several uncut diamonds. Kate's diary reveals
the location of her husband's prized ship, The Specter.With Jeanine's support, Lacey reaches out to Max Bertrand, a great, great grandson (many times over) of Julius. Max is a good looking guy, but as crusty as an old salt and rather abrupt and distrustful of Lacey. Lacey, however, manages to convince him to enter into a partnership to salvage The Specter.Lacey travels to Antigua and meets Max's crew. They take Max's boat, Layla, out to the coordinates and find a sunken ship. Max comes to trust Lacey.Unfortunately, Lacey held back the fact she found diamonds with the diary. When Max finds out, he's livid. Can Lacey build the shattered trust that took so hard to earn from Max?Thorne's plot is tight. The story never lingers, moving ahead at a good clip, keeping the reader engaged. Thorne's research and personal knowledge gives the story authenticity. The novel uses a good economy of words to paint a clear, crisp setting for the reader.Lacey and Max are both dynamic characters
. Through Jeanine's eyes we learn that Lacey was picked on in high school earning the nickname "goober." Now, she's blossomed into a clever, intelligent woman full of optimism and has a can-do attitude. She's just what Max needs.Max has had a difficult childhood. His mother proved herself a gold-digger after leaving his father and taking all of his money. Since, then, Max does not give his trust easily or quickly, it has to be earned through deeds.The story is sensual for romance readers with Max and Lacey sharing kisses and tender embraces. By Heart and Compass demonstrates the power of following the heart's compass.

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