Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Where Hearts Are Free
Golden Keyes Parsons · 2010
70/100
👍 Worth It
Bridget and Philippe's forbidden romance is grounded in the author's own Huguenot family history, which gives this colonial-era love story more weight than most in the genre. It's the third book in a series, so it helps to have read the first two, but the payoff feels earned.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety85
Substance / usefulness70
Craft & writing70
Originality62
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit82
Human-eye read68
Penny’s verdict70
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