Great, heart-warming characters. Very interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. I felt every emotion. Just enough romance. Kept me intrigued from the first page to the last. Simply a GREAT read!

*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

I actually liked this story , it remind me of why I loved to read historical romance , loved the characters as well as the story , can't wait to read the rest of the books in this series as well as more by this author. Thinks Netgalley for letting me find a new historical romance author to read.

I picked this book because it had pirate in the title. For some reason, I love books with pirates (thank you Johnny Depp!). I immediately think adventure,the high seas,danger, and intrigue. This had some of them but, overall, it ended up being just OK. First, the characters I loved: Harvey and Bernard! Those two made the book for me. They were funny together and provided the laughs. I wouldn't mind if there was a book with those two. I also loved the twins. They were cute and I liked the relationship they forged with the "bad" pirate. As for the two main love interests? Well, I could have done without them. Actually, I felt that their romance was pretty much non-existent. I didn't " feel" the love between them. Stevie as the heroine was, well, kinda boring. She wasn't a badass pirate either, which I was hoping she would be. Conal was OK but still kind of boring as the hero. The side characters is what made me enjoy the book. The fist half was slow but more action happens the second half, and that's the part I loved the most.

Sorry but I couldn't get into the book at all. I tried though, I'm so sorry for my ADD brain.

Publisher's Description:

Reluctant pirate Stevie Savauge is on a quest with her family to find a secret treasure hidden by her great-great-grandparents: two notorious pirates, Anne Bonny and Calico Jack Rackham. When her eight-year-old twin siblings are kidnapped and the ransom demand is a merchant ship called the Seeker, Stevie must find the courage to conquer her fears and fight for those she loves, including her handsome hostage.

Captain Conal O’Brien is ready to fight for control of his ship until he discovers the pirates commandeering it work for his sworn enemy. What better way to locate the pirate’s secret stronghold than to sail right into it? It’s not long before he realizes these brigands aren’t who they seem to be, and if he’s not careful, he’s going to lose his heart as well as his ship to the woman determined to destroy both.

My Thoughts:

I re-read this title in just over one day after having read it previously in September of 2016. I had recently read 2 other books by this author and was impressed enough that I will look for other titles by her.
The characters were engaging (especially the eight year old twins) and the storyline well developed. I will keep this author on my list for future offerings.
I would give this book a 4.0 of 5.0 star rating for storyline and characterization.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher and author in exchange for an honest review.

A misguided belief of betrayal, years of tremulous periods and attempts of murder at each other, Conal’s family has been at the root of Gambo’s retributions, for the unpardonable sin he considered his partner committed. Not to be outdone, the O" Brien's retaliated in kind, every opportunity that arises, such a waste of time and energy revenge is, now Stevie and her family have fallen deep smack into the midst of it. Used as stooges by Gambo, they have now become reluctant pirates, be it ill-prepared ones, but with much at stake. Been kidnapped by such an inept bunch was very embarrassing for captain Conal O'Brien, he just couldn’t believe it, nor could he fathom why he was falling for the brash lady, who was also one of the kidnappers, heck she was the one who held the gun to his head. What a conundrum, falling in love was the last thing on his mind, but love is no respecter of persons and isn’t beholden to time either. Mischief, misadventures, battling armies all help to make this story very interesting, glazing it over with unexpected thrills, and adventure thereby presenting a wonderful romantic package. The storyline has lots of twists at every turn and the characters did it justice, a wonderful, fun, entertaining and romantic read.

This was a fast paced story full of action and adventure. Most of the action takes place on various ships and an island. There is plenty of action, including a treasure hunt that is linked to their ancestor, Anne Bonny, a pirate, through her letters written a hundred years ago. There is also battle at sea and a budding romance. The family connections are very important in this storyline. The young twins, Jacqueline and Julian were delightful. I hadn’t read any of the previous titles but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of this book. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.