Book Review
Kidnapped
(The Browns of Butcher's Hill, Book 1)
by Holly Bush
Book Description:
Phillip Brown wakes up one bitter November morning to find a
woman near frozen on the stoop of the Baltimore home he shares with his sister
and uncle. The unconscious woman eventually awakens, unwilling to share who has
terrified her while she makes a recovery in the Brown home. He continues his
work at the Wiest Oyster Cannery and pouring beer on occasion at his
neighborhood brewery while guarding his family from dangerous criminals’ intent
of silencing his discoveries about the woman.
Daughter of the Wiest Oyster Cannery owner, Virginia Wiest hears the story of
the unconscious woman by chance and is intrigued and determined to help. Deemed
sickly as a young girl and cossetted by a widowed father, Virginia is drawn to
helping the less fortunate and aiding Brown unravel the mystery surrounding the
woman and her missing child.
When Virginia makes an ill-fated attempt to save the child, Phillip finds
himself and his heart in danger. The daring rescue from a well-heeled brothel
nearly ends him and his dreams.
This historical mystery includes a Happy for Now (HFN) conclusion.
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My 5-Star Review:
When a woman is found hurt and half frozen on Phillip Brown’s family home’s steps, his sister takes her in to care for her. But the woman becomes more trouble than as just an unexpected houseguest. With her comes danger that stalks Phillip, his family, and even his employer’s daughter, Virginia, who has also become involved in the intrigue.
Kidnapped by Holly Bush is a mixture of suspense, mystery, and romance. Phillip is just trying to help his family make ends meet in Baltimore in 1867 by working at the canning factory by day and the brewery by night. He has no interest in helping a strange woman, but his sister is headstrong and insists. When his employer’s daughter, Virginia, becomes involved, he is equally angry. The last thing he needs is another woman to protect who won’t listen to him. Tension, tender moments, and heartache follow, giving this story the perfect combination of emotions to keep the reader on edge and turning pages.
I’ve read all of Holly Bush’s novels and enjoyed them all. This one is no exception. I look forward to book two in this series.
Holly Bush writes historical romance set in the U.S.in the late 1800’s, in Victorian England, and an occasional Women’s Fiction title. Her books are described as emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance. She makes her home with her husband in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. To learn more visit her at: www.HollyBushBooks.com