Rebellious Heart by Jody Hedlund

It's 1763.

Susanna Smith comes from a family of wealth and prestige and has been given everything she wants, except for an education. She does use her status to help out those less fortunate. Before she knows it, she finds herself in a dangerous mess after helping a poor young woman.

Benjamin Ross is not looked upon favorably by Susanna's family. After all, he's only a lawyer with no land or wealth to his name. He does have a passion for justice and an intolerance for the British military that finds themselves stationed in Massachusetts. When his path crosses with Susanna's desire to help a young woman, the two of them find themselves on a dangerous journey.

Rebellious Heart had a good balance of romance and action. I found the beginning to be slow, but after a few chapters the book took off. There were a few twists and turns along the way that keep you on your toes. The characters in this book were well developed and multi-faceted, helping to drive the plot in a natural progression. I did find there was a lot more sexual innuendoes and slight physical descriptions presented throughout the book than usually found in Christian fiction, which was a surprise to me. It was nothing explicit, but it certainly catches your attention. The author's note at the end of the book adds to the entire story. Jody did a great job weaving history into this fictional piece.

Bethany House Publishers provided a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.