I had mixed feelings for this book. Starting out the book got off to a good start. I am a sucker for anything reguarding tall ships and the High seas, so I enjoyed that part of the book and the information obout wreckers. The plot never laged and built to a climax that kept me flipping pages as fast as I could.
But........I could not get into the romance. For me personally I want the chemistry to jump off the page, I want to care weather or not the two main characters are seperate or not. For me this was not the case with this book. It seemed to me that there was more emphasis on the relationship between the villan and Catherine, than Catherine and Tom. Again this might just be me, the author did a great job with the rest of the story. I was provided an advance reader copy through Nettgalley for my opinion.

Freedom’s Price is an action packed story which captures attention from the first page to the last. It is filled with suspense, romance, mystery and all those things which make a great novel. This will be liked by those who enjoy Christian historical fiction.
Freedom’s Price includes the theme of forgiveness. It also broaches the topic of priorities when dreams interfere with aiding those in need. And of course, as the title implies, the price of freedom is examined. While this book was entertaining, it also includes good content for thought and discussion. I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion

I enjoyed the first two novels in the Keys of Promise series by Christine Johnson, so of course, I wanted to read her latest installment, Freedom's Price. I was glad to get a review copy. With a historical romance, I knew there would be a story that had conventions that we don't necessarily use anymore, characters that had different expectations than us, and a romance that might be a little less open than currently. With Johnson's stories, that is definitely what I receive.
Her writing is clear and concise. I had no problem visualizing the setting in Key West, among the boat, and in Louisiana. Johnson does a good job at anchoring me in her settings. Allowing me to explore the unfamiliar setting with the characters. Her use of descriptive language is vibrant and welcomes me to a new world.
The characters are the most important element in the story because without them there would be no story. The heroine, Catherine, is a strong woman who is determined to save her family's history. She is also proud to create her own path in life whether any man tries to tell her otherwise. On the other hand, Tom, the hero, is a brave man who refuses to leave Catherine in the hands of a mad man. He is trusty-worthy, cunning, and hopeless for Catherine. In this novel, neither Catherine or Tom really change. Who I meet in the beginning of the novel is the same characters I meet at the end. No transformation.
The romance is really quick for me. When I meet Tom, Johnson has him think about how no woman is good enough for his standards, but then as soon as Catherine glances at him from a ship window, he loses all his reality and falls in love with her. He has an overwhelming desire to protect her at all cost. Where did that come from? Their romance blooms really fast from then on, and I had a hard time believing it.
The plot is different and unique, which is nice, but it moves really fast. Having read the first two editions in this series, I think this one flew by. One minute the story started than the book ended. It appeared to be a little short for me. It was a good story, and I enjoyed spending the two hours it took me to read it, but I wished it was longer.
Overall, a well-written story with a unique plot, untransformative characters, and a hasty romance, Freedom's Price was my least favorite book of the series.
I received a complimentary copy of Freedom's Price by Christine Johnson from Revell Publishing, and the opinions stated are all my own.

What a great book! The story of Tom and Catherine was intriguing interwoven with mystery and suspense. Although, I did think their relationship moved a bit quickly for the small amount of time that they had spent together. The plot had various twists and turns. It kept me reading until the very end.