HEARTS OF STEEL by ELIZABETH CAMDEN is a most enjoyable historical romance novel that takes place during the Gilded Age in New York City. Although it is part of the Blackstone Legacy series it can easily stand alone.
Maggie Molinaro and her uncle Dino and aunt Julie have built up a flourishing ice cream business in Gadsen Street, after starting out selling ice cream from barrows. This goes well until the unscrupulous Charles Morse, hoping to get Liam Blackstone off the board of U S Steel, stops ice deliveries during the heat of summer to make Liam lose focus, and his temper, when the woman he cares for is affected.
There are some wonderful characters and the title aptly describes Maggie and Liam with their honesty, courage and compassion.
The author has woven the story of the real Charles Morse into the book. We see how power and the love of money can corrupt those in power. Will Maggie and Liam together with lawyer Patrick O’Neill, be able to bring about justice in the city that has been intimidated by Morse and his henchmen?…..
I like to see how the business community of Gadsen Street stand together to fight the discrimination against them, I also like the way the author takes us right into the characters’s emotions.
I found Hearts of Steel inspirational and highly recommend the book.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

What can I say about this book? Best book ever by this author! Loved loved it!
I have a few favorite scenes in here.
One made me snicker because this man had it coming to him. Never insult someone. You may not like the outcome lol.
Another one was with the Black Rose (Liam's yacht).
I did NOT like Charles Morse! Not a nice man. Big Bully!
I love Liam! Such a good hearted soul.
There's romance, mystery, friendship and forgiveness all rolled into one. What's not to love about this book? I loved it all and I stayed up late to finish it it was good.
It's about having to deal with certain situations that a thing called life's journey and lessons of course takes you on.
Yes, I did learn about places and events that I didn't know about. ( these are the best kinds of stories).
Ms. Camden does do her research on the past very well and more often than not creating wonderful stories such as this one.
I loved the song called Sweet Maggie Rose of Gadsen street where it was about everyone that lived and worked on that street.
The the author writes it I felt a part of this story. I love when they do that.
5 stars. Wish I could give it more.
I highly recommend
My thank forward copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review
All opinions expressed are my own.