Hearts of Steel
by Elizabeth Camden
Publication Date: January 17, 2023
Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Historical Romance/Christian
Series: The Blackstone Legacy, Book #3
His steel empire has catapulted him to the top of the world, but loving her could cost him everything.
Maggie Molinaro survived a hardscrabble childhood in the downtrodden streets of Manhattan to become a successful businesswoman. After a decade of sacrifice, she now owns a celebrated ice cream company. But when she offends a corrupt banker, she unwittingly sets off a series of calamities that threaten to destroy her life’s work.
Liam Blackstone is a charismatic steel magnate committed to overhauling factory conditions for the steelworkers of America. Standing in his way is the same villain determined to ruin Maggie. What begins as a practical alliance to defeat a common enemy soon evolves into a romance between two wounded people determined to beat the odds.
A spiraling circle of treachery grows increasingly dangerous as Liam and Maggie risk their lives and fortunes for the good of the city. It will require all their wit and ingenuity to protect everything–and everyone–they hold dear.
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About the Author
Elizabeth Camden is best known for her historical novels set in Gilded Age America, featuring clever heroines and richly layered story lines. Before she was a writer, she was an academic librarian at some of the largest and smallest libraries in America, but her favorite is the continually growing library in her own home. Her novels have won Christy, Carol, and RITA Awards and have appeared on the CBA bestsellers list. She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, who graciously tolerates her intimidating stockpile of books.
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Review
Are you a stickler for reading series in order? I tend to be, but Hearts of Steel is the third book in The Blackstone Legacy trilogy, and my first read by author Elizabeth Camden. And I was riveted as Maggie Malinaro, ice cream entrepreneur, and Liam Blackstone, welder and workers rights champion turned US Steel board member, encounter difficulties with the same villainous banker.
While this is a cross class romance, Liam grew up poor and not knowing that he was a Blackstone. As he and Maggie become more entwined in the struggle against corruption in New York City, their attraction grows, and it is their resilience and perseverance in the face of trauma, insecurity, and other setbacks that stand out in this story. With a strong faith element, this is must read Historical Fiction and I cannot wait to read more by this author, beginning with the two books that lead up to Hearts of Steel.
Highly recommended.
This review refers to a print copy I voluntarily received and read, courtesy of the publisher. A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own.
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