A Star to Sail by

I first checked this book out from my town library and loved it. I thought it resembled the movie "A Message in a bottle" but with a happy ending to the story line. I even recommended this book to a librarian and she enjoyed it as well. Now I am going to add it to my extensive library of books to keep. It is definetely a keeper and a good book to pass to friends and family.

This is a new author and her first novel. It's a time travel where the hero travels forward in time. It is written in the first person (heroine), so if you don't care for that POV, I guess you'd want to skip this. The heroine is 29 year old Peggy Millwright , who is a widow approaching the 2 year anniversary of her husband's death. She was very deeply in love with him and is having a real tough time dealing with her grief. Enter Owen Sinclair, a sailor she finds washed up on the beach. He is 28 and was washed overboard in September of 1853.I consider this a gentle book. The relationship between the h/h develops slowly and, IMO, is very enjoyable to watch. The problems Owen has to deal with are interesting and dealt with in a sensible way. The heroine's sister can be irritating and I wasn't all that impressed by the flash backs to her life with her husband, but over all, I really enjoyed this book. If you want hot sex, forget it, there isn't any. The sex is at the end of the book and gets a PG rating. But if you want a quieter book, light on the emotional angst, give this one a try. I don't believe you will be disappointed

What a lovely book this is! A widow, still grieving for her husband, finds a sailor on the beach just when she was looking for a reason to go on. He's from the 1853. He's not a lord, or captain, but just a sailor washed overboard. He's also a gentle and perceptive man. Their relationship moves slowly, at a real time pace, as they both try to heal their wounds. Like Spencer, Delaney writes characters and places that are true to life, and that touch you deeply. I really loved this book and can't wait to read her next.

This is a fun read. Sort of A PORTRAIT of JENNY but with a sense of humor. There's a bonus, too. Although this is a romantic novel, it's suitable for reader's of any age.

This book was thoroughly enjoyable. It's written realistically, with attention to detail. Do NOT make the mistake of confusing this with a typical romance. It's not written with the intention to tittilate or shock - it's more about love and life, and these themes are handled with attention to what life is really like. It's easy to relate to the characters and their situation; although it does at first seem far-fetched, it's brought to life so well that it ends up being incredably believable. If Harlequin romances make you want to be sick, or often end up being thrown across the room, you'll appreciate this book.