Jack Carter is a man of mystery who comes to Angelica’s aid. The former cavalryman will not allow any harm come to her no matter how grave the danger they face along the Hudson River not to mention the raging of their hearts. He never wanted her to hear how he had shot a man in an ambush, like a savage, a coward instead of face to face like a real man. It was a secret he never wanted anyone to know. When Angelica discovers his real identity can she forgive him so they will have a future together?

INDEPENDENT HEART is a story filled with an old-fashioned creativity that grabs the heart and transports you to a time that allows the reader to get a feel of the surrounding of the scenery along with the characters and the ordeals they encounter. Times were not always plenty and situations oftentimes harsh but with the love of a good woman or a brave man, obstacles could be victorious. Jack and Angelica were in-depth characters that I rooted for all the way to the end.

Juliet Waldron has a style of writing that emits sensation throughout her words. She weaves a story through a war that does not paint a pretty picture but it depicts the truth surrounding it and how people still had dreams and lifelong ambitions in life. This story has heart and the characters make it a lasting read more than once. Ms. Waldron’s beautiful words are elegant and make this story a classic.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Linda
November 3, 2005