TITLE: AN UNEXPECTED SIN
AUTHOR: SARAH BALLANCE
SERIES: SINS OF SALEM
SERIES: SINS OF SALEM
GENRE: HISTORICAL ROMANCE
PUBLISHER: ENTANGLED
BLURB
Colonial Salem
The moment the stranger’s dark eyes meet hers, Anne Scudder’s world is immediately overthrown by chaos. That single flare of desire is immediate, driving away all notions of propriety. Instead, Anne is consumed with sinful thoughts – ones that no unmarried girl should ever have for a man who isn’t her husband…
But Josiah Cromwell is no stranger.
It’s been six years since Josiah stole kisses from Anne, his best friend’s younger sister. Six years since Josiah left after his best friend’s death, burdened by the knowledge that he was responsible for destroying Anne’s family. Now he’s returned to claim the woman he can’t live without. But even as their desire threatens to consume them both – body and soul – the dark workings of suspicion and witchcraft are afoot.
Because in Salem, too much passion can lead a woman to ruin… and condemned to death.
REVIEW
Having read the first book in the series I was quite
enthused to receive a copy of An Unexpected Sin.
enthused to receive a copy of An Unexpected Sin.
This story took place during the time of the Salem Witch
Trials. This was a very dangerous time in history where persons had to be very careful
as the least appearance of the unusual could result in one being accused of
witchcraft.
Trials. This was a very dangerous time in history where persons had to be very careful
as the least appearance of the unusual could result in one being accused of
witchcraft.
An Unexpected Sin tells the story of Anne Scudder and Josiah
Cromwell. These two were close friends since childhood, however due to tragedy
in the Scudder family Josiah was forced to leave Salem. After several years of separation,
Josiah decided to return home with the intention to make amends with the
Scudder family and to Anne as his wife.
Cromwell. These two were close friends since childhood, however due to tragedy
in the Scudder family Josiah was forced to leave Salem. After several years of separation,
Josiah decided to return home with the intention to make amends with the
Scudder family and to Anne as his wife.
Josiah’s past is shrouded with secrets. A secret which could
cost him his life and the life of those dear and near to him if it were to be
revealed and one that could lead him losing Anne. I found him to be lacking in faith as he doubted
that he would not be able to be with Anne.
Anne on the other hand was upbeat and very optimistic about their relationship. What I liked most about Anne is that her
belief in Josiah never wavered.
cost him his life and the life of those dear and near to him if it were to be
revealed and one that could lead him losing Anne. I found him to be lacking in faith as he doubted
that he would not be able to be with Anne.
Anne on the other hand was upbeat and very optimistic about their relationship. What I liked most about Anne is that her
belief in Josiah never wavered.
The author’s portrayal of the characters makes it easy for
one to empathize with them and to understand why they believed they had to do
the things they did.
one to empathize with them and to understand why they believed they had to do
the things they did.
An Unexpected Sin is a poignant story of love, separation,
secrets, guilt, forgiveness and healing.
secrets, guilt, forgiveness and healing.
The lessons to be learnt from this story are :
Painful secrets can destroy lives and cause emotional
and physical pain.
and physical pain.
You should not blame yourself for someone else’s
decision. We each have to take
responsibility for our own actions and decisions.
decision. We each have to take
responsibility for our own actions and decisions.
I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. If you love to read historical romance then
get yourself a copy of An Unexpected Sin.
get yourself a copy of An Unexpected Sin.
DISCLOSURE: I WAS PROVIDED WITH AN ARC IN EXCHANGE FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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