It's often hard to find good historical fiction on this site. (No offense to the writers, I'm sure they've got great stories, but they're impossible to find) And it's even harder to find American historical romance. There is always tons of regency running around, but your story is one of the best historical ones I've ever read. Though Elizabeth is a bit too timid for my taste at the beginning, I love her at the end. Oliver is one of the quirkiest romantic guys I've ever seen.

Somewhere in the twentieth chapter, I got the notion that this wasn't going to end well. But at the end, I was so happy to see them together. Even if the romance was a bit understated, I think you did the job well at making it realistic. It really moved me...so, yeah. Good job!

i strongly encourage you to get this story published. This is absolutely amazing and I enjoyed it immensely. The characters were wonderful, each with their own descriptive background story and I like the way you write, very fitting for a historical romance novel. Splendid work.

This is my second time reading this story, and unfortunately I don't believe I ever took the time to review the first time around. I'm already on chapter 13 after starting to read this morning, and I must say I definitely remember why I loved this story so much in the first time. I have to ask; have you ever thought of getting this published? I might not be the first person people turn to for reviews on quality literature, but I'd certainly say this is one of the most amazing and well-written fics on FictionPress. It's actually better than a lot of published books I've come across over the years. What makes it even more amazing is that you wrote it when you were so young. I'm 15, and I could only ever hope to write something half as good as you did when you were around my age. It's a wonderful story with a capturing plot and intriguing characters that seem so real; I'm sure it'd be a hit if you got it published. Just something to think about, hm? :) Good luck, and I hope to see this one the shelves one day. I know I'd buy a copy.

I absolutely love this story, and I think your writing is very professional. Keep up the great work!

I came across this story about a week and a half ago, and have been glued to it ever since! It's so beautiful, it deserves to be published for real! I'm so glad you ended it happily and that Elizabeth has both her love and best friend with her in England. Lovely story, I'm off to read more of yours!

I read this story years after you completed it and it seems futile to leave a review but I must say I loved this story. This story was so easy to relate to; to connect to. I can't think of a better historical fiction story, and certainly not one with romance! I just wish there was an epilogue...perhaps a short one in your Thirteen Stories work of fiction? I'd be so pleased if you wrote one, even if you've quite forgotten the feel of this story already.

Ahh, that was so good. I was so giddy when Elizabeth and James decided to go to England that I was reacting with them, and I even scared my cat when she went to Oliver's home I was so excited! lol It was really good, and I spent an entire day with rain pounding on my window, scared the power would go out, reading it. Thanks for writing it. :D

Hmm, just a little CC. Elizabeth seems to bite her lip until it bleeds a lot, so by now it shouldn't be a part of her face. Since her lip biting doesn't have much weight compared to the conflicting emotions she feels when she bites it, I suggest to just take it out. Not all of the lip biting, because it is a nice detail, but it's getting a bit repetitive.

Oliver's also a bit of a Yossarian. ;] But it's funny because when Elizabeth was introducing this event, I immediately thought that Oliver had his leg amputated and then he wouldn't have to be a soldier any more. It's not amputated, but I suppose that's all for the best. lol

Noo!! Oliver can't be a thief! That's just wrong! I cannot accept it. It must be a mistake...

This is such a good story. Oliver is my favorite character. Such a man of mystery. ;]

I loved every word. I can't believe you were only 17 when you wrote this! It's definitely one of the better historical pieces I've read on FP, and one of the most enchanting romances period. I read the entire thing in one sitting, and now I can't wait to get started on your other work. Thank you so much for sharing this!

I think I've just found a story I know I'm going to love, even before I read it. The first chapter alone has me hooked and wanting to stay up all night to read the rest. I shouldn't - I have classes tomorrow - but I have a feeling I'm not going to be able to tear myself away.
Your writing style drew me in immediately, and your knowledge of the colonial age shows brightly, even from just the first chapter. There definitely must have been a lot of research accompanying this piece. I'm a bit of a history geek, so the plot caught me immediately, and the initial interaction between Elizabeth and Oliver had me smiling. It was so cute.

I really applaud you on this. I don't think I've ever read just the first chapter of something and immediately thought, "I know I'm really going to like this," but it just happened right now with your story.

Excellent job. I'll be reading feverishly until the end.

Wow. Ironically, I was playing solitaire when I spotted this story. Actually, not ironic. Strange. Very strange -stroke invisible beard

Has anyone told you you're absolutely brilliant?

You should totally get this published. And you should totally write some oneshots or something about, say, Elizabeth meeting everyone at the "house of thieves" or them getting married or her parents meeting Oliver or something.

XD I just love this story so much and am selfish and want scenes like that =P Ignore me.

Great job. Seriously. You're awesome.

Ah. @_@ I've never been one for historical fiction, but when I saw the summary, I had to read it, and I'm so glad I did! This is quite possibly the best realistic/historic fiction I've read in my life.

You should so get it published. Everything was brilliant. The characterizations, the plot, the setting, uh, yeah, /everything/. Normally when I read a story, I feel obligated to finish it, even if I don't like it, and usually, even if it's just 50,0 words or so, and even if I like it, I just want to finish it, but with this, I never wanted to stop reading. I read all 200,0+ words in one sitting (except for when my dad made me go eat dinner. So I suppose it's not all one sitting. Ah well; close enough~).

This was absolutely amazing, and I look forward to reading more of your work. :)