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Reviewed by Makeda Cummings for Readers' Favorite
K. Lyn Smith's Charming the Captain revolves around Bronwyn Kimbrell, a high-spirited woman living in Newford, who finds herself at a loss after her best friend, Kate, gets married. She has yet to discover her true calling in life. When Captain Gabriel Marsh and his young daughter, Emilia, arrive in Bronwyn's quaint, seaside town, she is determined to win the aloof Gabriel and Emilia over and even goes so far as to restructure Gabriel's "disorganized" life. Gabriel, on the other hand, wants to be left alone. His sole duty is to protect Emilia from the mysterious dangers outside Newford that pose a threat. He deliberately chose Bronwyn's quiet town as a sanctuary, where he and his daughter could keep a low profile. But thanks to Bronwyn's highly persistent nature, she refuses to let Gabriel and Emilia fly under the radar. Slowly, Bronwyn and Gabriel develop a mutual attraction for each other. Will they deny their love? Or will they eventually follow their hearts?
Charming the Captain is the sixth installment in the Hearts of Cornwall series. It's a beautiful love story with an opposites attract storyline and an emphasis on the importance of family connections. It flawlessly captures themes of love, resilience, and second chances. K. Lyn Smith does a fantastic job of depicting life in a small seaside town with engaging characters. Her eloquent prose, sprinkled with banter and humor, makes this novel memorable and engrossing. I enjoyed watching Bronwyn's attempts to coax Emilia out of her shell, while the reticent Gabriel gradually warms to her vivacious energy. Bronwyn and Gabriel's slow-burning romantic journey is endearing. It is refreshing and authentic. Neither Bronwyn nor Gabriel is perfect, since both characters have made their fair share of mistakes. Nonetheless, their equally headstrong natures build excitement and tension, driving the plot forward. This character-driven love story will win the hearts of many romance enthusiasts. I highly recommend it.
