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The Merchant’s Yield by Lorri Dudley – Review, Guest Post & Giveaway

April 9, 2020 by Suzie Waltner 9 Comments

About the Book

Book: The Merchant’s Yield

Author: Lorri Dudley

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: March 31, 2020

It was a marriage of inconvenience, but life has a wicked sense of humor.

Charlotte Amelia Etheridge has cowered to her mother’s sharp tongue and endless demands for the last time. In a fleeting moment of rebellion, she recklessly asks a foreigner from the Leeward Islands for a dance. But her one courageous act lands her in a compromising position. Forced to wed a stranger, Lottie leaves the only home she’s ever known to reside on the isle of St. Kitts.

Nathaniel Winthrop’s troubles are mounting, and the rumors of him being cursed are spreading. Due to the dwindling sugar crop, he risks everything to start his own shipping company. The last thing he needs is a wife, especially one with a weak constitution. Yellow fever has already claimed the lives of his mother and siblings. He must guard his heart against falling in love with this gentle beauty, knowing island life will be a death sentence.

No longer under her mother’s scrutiny, the newfound freedom of the island rejuvenates Lottie’s spirit. If her days on this earth are limited, then it’s time she lives life to the full. Now it’s up to her to prove that even though Nathan was coerced into marrying her, she’s the one he can’t live without.

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In My Opinion

Lorri Dudley’s sophomore release firms her place in the Regency romance genre. With a lovable heroine, and hero you grow to love, the beauty of St. Kitt’s, and adventures at sea, The Merchant’s Yield drew me in and was hard to put down.

Lottie’s mother had dictated her entire life. While it isn’t ideal, when the chance to get out from under her mother’s roof is too tempting to pass up. Even if she doesn’t know her husband at all. Even if she will live in a place she’s never seen before. But Lottie has also learned some things from her mother and when she channels the woman, it’s downright enjoyable.

Nathaniel is more difficult to figure out. He’s angry but kind. When he hurts Lottie, he’s remorseful, and despite his best efforts to ward it off, love finds him anyway.

It’s hard for me to choose which book of Dudley’s I liked more—The Duke’s Refuge or The Merchant’s Yield. But without question, book three has already been added to my tbr list.

My Rating:

Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

 

About the Author

Lorri Dudley has been a finalist in numerous writing contests and has a master’s degree in Psychology. She lives in Ashland, Massachusetts with her husband and three teenage sons, where writing romance allows her an escape from her testosterone filled household. Find her online at www.lorridudley.com.

 

 

More from Lorri

The Merchant’s Yield is the second book in the Leeward Island series. The idea for my heroine, Lottie Etheridge, stemmed from a writing prompt—Pretend you are a relative from your past. My family has often speculated where the bright red hair that pops up every other generation (my dad, my cousin, and my niece) originated, since my grandfather was adopted. My opening hook at one time was Lottie’s mother stating, “Red hair is for opera singers and ballet dancers. You should have powdered your hair.”

In my research about the island of St. Kitts, I came across a French-American pirate named Jean Lafitte, educated at the military academy on St. Kitts. The concept of my hero, Nathaniel Winthrop, a merchant who could have schooled with a pirate, set my creative juices flowing, especially after reading about Lafitte’s outlandish and quirky behavior. I couldn’t resist interlacing the lives of my main characters with the daring pirate.

I enjoyed writing Lottie’s struggle between pacifying others, yet trying to stay true to how God made her. Also, I can relate to her attempts at rebellion backfiring, for I too could never get away with anything. Lottie’s soft heart contrasts nicely with the guarded hero, Nathan, as she peels back each painful layer of his thick façade to reveal the devoted and ardent love he holds beneath.

To learn more, check out my website at lorridudley.com or watch The Merchant’s Yield’s book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQLKqJfMf0o&feature=youtu.be

 

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Lorri is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/f8a8/the-merchant-s-yield-celebration-tour-giveaway

 

Blog Stops

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Melissa Andres says

    April 9, 2020 at 6:59 AM

    This is on my TBR pile! Gotta get to it!

    Reply
  2. Lori Smanski says

    April 9, 2020 at 7:53 AM

    thank you for your review. i would love to read about this woman who can channel her inner person and be better for it.

    Reply
  3. Rita Wray says

    April 9, 2020 at 3:13 PM

    I liked the review, thank you.

    Reply
  4. Debbie P says

    April 9, 2020 at 5:23 PM

    This sounds like a really great read!

    Reply
  5. Emma says

    April 9, 2020 at 11:58 PM

    This sounds like a good book!

    Reply
  6. Nancy says

    April 10, 2020 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful cover

    Reply
  7. Patty says

    April 11, 2020 at 2:08 PM

    I have the first book in this series, need to get it read!

    Reply
  8. Dianne Casey says

    April 11, 2020 at 3:13 PM

    I really enjoyed the description of the book. I like reading historical fiction and would love to read the book.

    Reply
  9. Alison Boss says

    April 14, 2020 at 2:47 PM

    I have the first book in this series and am so looking forward to reading the other two books! Thanks for the great review, Suzie! You make me want to read these books even more!! They are definitely on my TBR list!!!

    Reply

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