3.5 stars -- this historical romance had a lot of history in it, and while some parts dragged a bit it was overall an interesting and unique read for this genre!

Cameron, a Scottish earl, washes up on the shore of the Yucatan peninsula where he meets Letty -- the headstrong and determined young woman who has a plan to add her voice to the European abolitionist movement. A relationship wasn't in the cards for either one of them -- especially with one another. But as the two travel and take care of one another, their feelings begin to grow.

I deeply emphasized with both of these characters: Lettie who did not want to be in a relationship where she wasn't treated like an equal and Cameron who was just starting to come to terms with his role in society and his power to do something about it. This relationship is a rocky road but made their ultimate HEA all that much sweeter. I think the conversations about the abolitionist movement that were so central to this book were even more important (and compelling) than the romance.

I did not read the first book in this series and can confirm that it works well as a standalone, if that's how you'd like to read it.

This is a really sweet romance, balanced well with themes of social justice -- which is really integral to the character growth for both Letty and Cameron.

I will say that this is a bit heavier than I thought it would be going in, we do have mentions of slavery, colonialism, and racial violence. I do think it was important to the story, especially given the setting, and the fact that much of this is often glossed over or ignored in historical romance, I'm glad that this one took it on. But in terms of tone, it a bit darker than what you might think of when you think of a shipwreck romance.

Overall, I enjoyed this, and would recommend this to fans of Adriana Herrera or Liana de la Rosa.

I've been reading a lot of historical romance lately and this was a nice change of pace! Loved the pirate-y aspect and that the MC wasn't 18/19 for a change. A good read!

I’m a big fan of historical romances and it was such a nice change to find one not set in Regency/Victorian England, great to get the story from two different perspectives too.

I tried to like this book but it didn't grab my attention. I typically am a sucker for historic romance novels but albeit characters are sweet, the writing did not grab me at all and I was skipping pages. DNF for me.

Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

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Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this wonderful ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I've just been reading amazing historical Romances back to back after a long break. But, this historical romance is unlike any I've ever read, it's more about the history than the romance and I commend the author for the wonderful job she did. I've never read any HRs like this, HRs that are brutally honest about slavery, racism, class and the feudal system. I loved the honesty, it was one of a kind. This book literally brought the Historical in Historical Romance.
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I loved the MMCs, especially Letty, she was so brave and strong. Standing up for what she believed in, never giving up. She was an agent of change. I loved Cameron too, he knew his society was wrong and he worked to make things better and effect change. I loved their romance, their chemistry and that Cameron fell in love first.
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I loved the side characters, especially Letty's family. I also liked that there was a Nigerian character, Emeka in the book.
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Most of all, I loved the history, slavery, and the abolitionist efforts.
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This book was amazing and I'm glad my request was accepted. I hope y'all give this book a chance, it's worth it!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book! Historical romance is not a genre I visit often but I am so happy I requested this book. The pacing was so well done and the heavy themes were handled really well in my opinion. I really enjoyed each character’s perspective, especially Lettys!

I didn’t realize this was the second book in the series when I requested it, but I will definitely be checking out the first book after this one.

Cameron Dunn is a highland laird who finds himself washed up on a beach after his boat shipwrecks. Letty Monro encounters him on the beach and agrees to help him in exchange for payment.

Although Letty is an extremely serious woman, she begins to open up to Cameron about her life. The two come to a realization that they cannot be apart, and they eventually marry.

To begin, I enjoyed the plot of this book. Admittedly, it was a little difficult for me to get into. I did not like the extremely short sentences in the beginning, although I was extremely relieved that that pattern did not continue throughout the book.

I wish I would have gotten to learn as much about Cameron as I did Letty, but it did not affect the quality of the book. The plot was creative and something I have never read before. I found it to be refreshing.

Swept into the Storm by Louise Mayberry - Slavery, racism, and gender roles were all well described in this book. I was very surprised that it was well put together into the book. Many authors will mention it but don't speak in depth of details to take away from their fan base. I like how it was written and did not shy away from the issue. Really love it!

I just reviewed Swept Into the Storm by Louise Mayberry. #SweptIntotheStorm #NetGalley
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Cameron Dunn, the Earl of Banton, has felt at a loss, since he unexpectedly inherited his title, in the Scottish Highlands. Searching for meaning in his life, he ventures to Mexico to examine one of his business ventures. When a storm capsizes the ship he is on, he finds himself being saved by Letty Monro, who for fifty pounds, or his signet ring, will get him back to the British Settlement. Along the way, Cameron becomes perilously ill and again requiring to be saved by Letty.
I enjoyed the second addition to Darnalay Castle, having loved ‘Roses in Red Wax’. Set against the backdrop of the Yucatan Peninsula, the author weaves the plight of Letty, who has grown up with a father convicted of sedition, fighting for reform, and a Mayan mother. Cam is drawn to her, and finds her passion inspiring, and he begins to question all he has known about racism. Whilst a romance at heart, this book explores the issue of abolition, and not just as an add-on, often seen in this genre. There is tremendous depth shown to this issue, poignantly highlighted when Letty’s mother explains how her husband understood that he could only help others become emancipated through compassion and not due to pity. This romance is not shallow, but full of passion and uncertainty. A thoroughly enjoyable addition to the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A very special book. Written well, it deals with topics that are almost never addressed, especially in the genre of historical romance such as racism and slavery and does so thanks to two antithetical points of view, that of a white gentleman and a Mayan woman. I really appreciated the whole journey by the two protagonists to meet, understand and respect each other to the end, with both ideological and emotional growth for both.

This book was really good and well written. A man named Cameron, who was the Earl of Banton gets swept into the ocean that was on a boat and ends up in this desert alone in the beach of Mexico.

He sees a woman go up to him thinks shes super beautiful named Letty Monro , whos a scottish mayan woman. She's been running a smuggling business since her father has died and trades him his ring his father gave to him his family crest on it to take him across to a place where there was people and houses a british settlement.


If you like this book it had
forced proximity
grumpy/sunshine
insta love
slow burn
gender reversal
light kinks
angst

I loved Cameron's character he was lovable and sweet, also Letty i loved their love she was also very she kept questioning his love and there were times she would leave even if she told him she wanted to be with him and marry him. She had to first love herself find out what she wanted. There was a lot of angst in this romance. Alot of the time she missed her mother and her sister back in Mexico but going to a new place to be with the earl in his castle with all his servants was strange to her. It was an adjustment even when she had left him yet again he found her again but didn't mean to found her kind of walked into her working as a housemaid. They were always meant to be and she always had his ring even when she was deciding what she wanted.

I gave this book 5 starts I just really liked it that much and I thank netgalley for letting me read this arc.