This is the sixth book of the series and I think this is my favorite of them all. Draco comes to Moonstone Landing thinking he can live peacefully and avoid the dreaded Marriage Mart. He is on a dangerous assignment working for the Crown and it is because of this fact his snoopy, yet beautiful neighbor, Imogen, thinks him to be a pirate. When Draco hosts a ball to introduce himself to society, a murder occurs on his property and this gives Imogen even more reason to believe he is involved in some shady business. She doesn't, however, suspect him of the murder itself, but she is determined to find the real murderer, which puts her in danger. Despite her being such a snoop and suspecting the worst of him, Draco is completely taken with the spirited young lady. And when danger follows her, he will do anything to protect her and keep her safe.
This was a lovely romance with an exciting mystery and the story captured my attention from the start and I was captivated till the end. Draco and Imogen worked well together as a couple and it was fun seeing them together. Although a light-hearted read, it was full of suspense and intrigue and I had a wonderful time reading it.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Entertaining Historical Romance with Mystery and Intrigue

Draco holds a masquerade ball to introduce himself to the neighborhood. At the ball, there will be an enchanting lady, uninvited guests, and a murder. The man who dies is not a model citizen, but his murder must be investigated. Who killed him, and why? Draco and Imogen investigate. He wants to protect her, but Imogen is not about to sit idly by when she can help.

This is a delightful story. I recommend it to those who enjoy historical romance with mystery, suspense, and intrigue.

The Moonstone Pirate is part of Meara Platt’s Moonstone Landing series but it can be read as a standalone.
Lady Imogen Stockwell attends a lavish masquerade ball at the house of the new Earl of Woodley, Draco Waring – held to introduce him to the community of Moonstone Landing. There is an instant attraction between them but before things can progress one of the unwanted guests is murdered. Now they are plunged into a murder investigation. Imogen knows Draco cannot be the culprit but he is certainly hiding secrets. The two must navigate danger and unravel secrets to find out who the true villains are before they can achieve their happily ever after.
This was a well written lighthearted adventure with a dashing hero and a sweet, clever heroine. There is a lot of involvement by the community including past heroes/heroines from Meara’s books. There were instances when Imogen just should have left well alone though and Draco’s refusal to admit his feelings even though they were glaringly obvious was a little frustrating.
Overall I did enjoy this book and I am going back to read the previous stories. I received an advance review copy from Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The Moonstone Pirate is a charming story by Meera Platt; it centres around Lady Imogen Stockwell and her uncle Cormac, the Marquess and their new neighbours, Draco Waring, the new Earl of Woodley who stays with his uncle and cousin. Draco has escaped to Moonstone Landing in the hopes of escaping the marriage mart's determined debutants and their bloodhound mamas who can always sniff out a new title / single and available peer.

Imogen attends the masquerade ball with her aunt and uncle, dressed as a butterfly. It is while she is outside that she meets Draco, and they strike up a conversation. Their chemistry is instantaneous. While conversing with Imogen, Draco notices unsavoury-type young men from London who have also taken an interest in Imogen, and he is determined to stay by her side to protect her from their unwanted attention.

Moments later, one of the men is murdered and Draco is forced to get involved along with Imogen's Uncle Cormac in the investigation. Even though both Draco and Uncle Cormac tell Imogen to stay away, she is too curious and intelligent to want to hang by the side lines and proceeds try to insert herself in the investigation and offer her "services" in the form of hiding Draco's letters to the Home Office in the letters she writes to her sister in London, who will in turn forward them onto the relevant authorities.

There were times I felt for Draco, especially when Imogen was so determined to find things out on her own and put not only her life but also Draco's life in danger.

All in a great read. I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley with thanks and voluntarily submit my honest review.

Nineteen year old Imogen and 26 year old Draco met at Draco's masquerade ball during the same night a man was murdered on his property. Draco tries to solve the murder and Imogen tries to assist him in the investigation. Imogen is a talented artist whose drawings of random townsfolk over the past year end up giving Draco vital clues.

What I did like: that Imogen's drawings were as valuable as modern day photos, and of course, Draco's adorable dog named Parrot. What I wish there was less of: them arguing constantly over whether or not Imogen should be involved at all in his investigation.
Thank you to netgalley for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

3.5 stars

Not a bad read.

I felt it was more aimed at a younger audience than me! The heroine is a teenager and this becomes apparent with her adoration of the hero. I was surprised that our hero could have been a privateer and captain of a ship at 26. Seemed a bit young to me, I know midshipman started at 11 but I don't think we got that detail. Draco is a bit of an alpha male and doesn't really listen to Imogen at all. He IMO condescendingly calls her Butterfly at every occasion. Most of what she predicts happens but again something that urked me : it was all off screen. Most things seemed to be reported.
There were lots of previous characters that were helping with Draco capturing the baddie...perhaps he'd been in person in other books I couldn't recall. The irish pirate was the most interesting character!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Interesting story, but a lot of running around and hesitation to develop the relationship between Draco and Imogen. I see it from Draco's point of view, but was it drawn out too long? He did keep making advances. How confusing for Imogen. Praise for Draco taking Imogen seriously when she made connections with the villains. Could the book itself have been shorter? Maybe. I'm just glad they finally saw the moonstones.
Very mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley.

Meara Platt doesn’t disappoint! Theres a new pirate in town. Only the he can’t pillage and run through the town to get what he wants requires planning and precision.
These novels in this series are unique amongst themselves. So you can read stand alone or you can find out what has happened in the relatives lives. What a wonderful break from the ordinary.
I received a complementary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review.. the opinion I have given is my own. I am disclosing this according to the guidelines.

I loved this book so much! The romance was perfect and I loved the setting so much. And I was rooting for the main characters the whole time.

❤️❤️❤️❤️1/2
💋💋

This book was so good and very well written by Meara.
It’s one of my favourite series atm, always lighthearted with a slightly tense angle at times.

This was no different, the characters matched beautifully, the lighthearted banter was funny and helped to ease the reader through the book.
The tension came from the smugglers who were expected to deliver to the caves and the occurrences on the night of the masked ball.

I very much enjoyed the book. I will say though that Imogen was a little frustrating at times if I was him I would have locked her up lol 😂

Thankyou to Dragonblade for the Arc. I wrote and posted this review by my own personal choice.


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I loved the first few Moonstone novels but have found the most recent ones to be a bit of a letdown. The characters are fine, but not overly interesting. I never quite came to like Draco - he acts like he's god's gift to women. I loved the moment when he basically accuses Imogen of trying to catch his attention as a possible future wife for him and she reminds him that he was the one who sought her out, not the other way around. I absolutely hated him constantly calling her "Butterfly" - it just seemed so forced and as though the author was trying too hard to create a bond between them. The mystery part also turned out to be a bit of a letdown. Overall, this book is just okay. I feel like the author missed the opportunity to have Imogen and Draco be partners or a team in the investigation. Instead she just keeps sticking her nose into everything and he keeps telling her that it's too dangerous and that she's just a weak defenseless woman (not his exact words, but that's pretty much the gist of it). This is especially disappointing as when she does need to defend herself she actually does a pretty good job of it. I also thought that Draco or Imogen's uncle could have taken the time to teach her some basic self-defense rather than just telling her that she couldn't leave the house.

"The Moonstone Pirate" by Meara Platt is a captivating historical romance that whisks readers away on an adventurous journey filled with love, danger, and treasure. Platt's ability to blend romance with high-seas adventure makes this novel a thoroughly enjoyable read that stands out in the genre.

One of the novel's greatest strengths lies in its vibrant characters. The heroine is a spirited and resourceful woman whose courage and wit make her instantly likable. Her dynamic relationship with the dashing pirate hero is filled with sizzling chemistry and engaging banter, creating a romantic tension that keeps readers hooked from start to finish.

Platt's descriptive writing brings the world of pirates and treasure hunts to life. Her vivid depictions of the settings, from the vast open sea to hidden coves and bustling port towns, immerse readers in the adventurous spirit of the story. The plot is fast-paced and filled with enough twists and turns to keep the excitement high.

However, while the story is highly entertaining, some readers might find certain plot elements a bit predictable, following familiar adventure and romance tropes. Additionally, a few secondary characters could have been more developed to add further depth to the narrative.

Overall, "The Moonstone Pirate" is a delightful blend of romance and adventure that will appeal to fans of historical romance looking for a bit of swashbuckling excitement. Meara Platt's engaging characters and immersive storytelling make this a worthy addition to the genre, deserving of a solid four-star rating.

Book: The Moonstone Pirate
Author: Meara Platt
Series: Moonstone Landing, Book 6
Length: 379 pages
Publisher: Dragonblade
Overall Rating: 5/5 Stars
Blog Rating: 5/5 Saltire Flags

Cornwall, England 1831

This story is set in the Cornish town of Moonstone Landing. It is a romantic adventure filled with mystery and suspense.. The hero is Draco Waring, the Earl of Woodley and the heroine is Lady Imogen Stockwell. Draco meets the residents of Moonstone Landing at a masquerade ball that he hosts.

Imogen is immediately attracted to Draco except his dog lets him realize something has happened and he discovers a dead young nobleman! Now Imogen want to resolve this murder and find out if this handsome Earl is somehow involved..especially since he is a former privateer.

Another phenomenal book with marvelous characters plus the dog names Parrot is a definite scene stealer! A book readers do not want to miss! The plotting had me gasping with anticipation not knowing what might occur next! Meara Platt pens another phenomenal books that I could not put down. And I read in two days!

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy and an advance reader copy from Dragonblade publishers. I voluntarily agreed to do a fair review and blog through netgalley. All thoughts, ideas and words are my own.

Review dari aku yang (sepertinya) mengandung spoiler✌️ :



Karakter Imogen as Heroine disini menurut aku tipe cewe-cewe yang tertarik sama cowo tampan tapi ga mau terlalu di bodohi oleh cinta, apalagi ga lama setelah pertemuan pertama Heroine dan Hero nya ada pembunuhan yang suspek ke Hero. Meskipun jatohnya si Heroine ini orangnya suudzonan tapi i lile her! Tipe-tipe cewe yang ngutamain otak dulu baru hati


Karakter Draco as Hero : manusia tampan yang awalnya misterius dan malah bikin Heroinenya nih punya prasangka buruk padahall he already head over heels for her dan cuma mau melindungi Heroinenya ajaa meskipun ada rencana lain diluar jatuh cinta dengan si Heroine yaa


Love their chemistry love everything in this book 😍

Lady Imogen Stockwell : Heroine
Draco Waring, Earl of Woodley : Hero

My Favorite Part Of The Book :

“You would kiss me even though you are terribly angry with me?”
He cast her a devastatingly appealing smile, his features softened in the glow of moonlight. “Being angry with you and wanting to kiss you are not mutually exclusive. Sometimes anger heightens the thrill of a kiss.”


Overall🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 Stars from Me! Suka banget sama pertemuan pertama unik antar keduanya sampai-sampai menghasilkan hubungan tarik ulur (terjadi karena adanya konflik), yang bikin aku amaze disini dunianya dibangun dengan sangat apik yang mana pembangunan karakter Hero dan Heroinenya di buat ga seperti romance biasa. As you guys can see Heroinenya tuh suudzonan banget dan main menyimpulkan sendiri udah mana ujung-ujungnya membahayakan bukan cuma Heroine tapi Heronya juga! But, kalian wajib banget baca buku ini biar bisa gemes bersama dengan aku.

Terimakasih Netgalley, Dragonblade Publishing dan Author Meara Platt untuk ARC ini, btw review 100% pendapat aku pribadi yaaa 🥰

The small town of Moonstone Landing is the setting for the story of Draco and Impgen (I love the names). It is mostly an adventure mystery and secondly a romance. The pace is fast, the mystery is intriguing and interesting. Draco and Imogen have a strong connection from the start, I might even say they talk to each other like they’ve know each other for ages, so I felt that was a bit unrealistic.
Imogen is very clever and a true artist in drawing people and things, but she’s also immature, childish and meddlesome. Often she acts like a small child. For example, when Draco is investigating a site regarding dangerous murder, she can’t be sensible and stay away, despite Draco warning her numerous times. This happened over and over again. And when Draco berated her, she even started to cry. I found her behavior often quite immature and tiresome. I don’t understand why Draco was attracted to her, and put up with her antics. The other thing that I had trouble with, was the fact that Draco was on a secret mission from the Crown, but quite early in the book told numerous people about it, who in turn blabbed about sensitive matters to other people. Draco could hardly keep things a secret in a small town where everyone gossiped, but he only added to the gossip by disclosing so many details. I found that quite unrealistic as well. It was contradictory for his to want to work on his own while talking to and involving so many people, and warning Imogen off but time after time allowing her to get away with disregarding his requests.
The absolute star in the book is Parrot, the dog. I totally loved him; it was a bit silly to make him understand everything that was said but I couldn’t love the dog any less for it. He was just wonderful and truly a trooper!
The book is primarily an adventure mystery and the rebel plot was handled well. The pace was also good; you really want to know what happened to Driscoll, who was involved and how everything would be resolved. I also really liked the Irishman, to be honest. Without spoiling anything, I liked his part in the book a lot. A very, very clever man and a good option for being the main character in another book, if you ask me!
The book is lighthearted but full of suspense and intrige, and that was handled well.
Thank you Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing for providing an advanced copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed it; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Umm, yes please!! This was soo good! Plot was entertaining and kept thing’s moving along nicely. A little spice here and there was nice too. All in all, a great book.

The beautiful cover depicts the dreaminess of Moonstone Landing and that in itself drew my attention. The initial meeting between Draco and Imogen makes one believe in love at first sight although Draco is reluctant to get involved with Imogen until he had settle the matter of the smugglers using his caves. There is a thread of suspense running throughout the novel as well as the sweet attraction between Draco and Imogen, but at times the plot gets bogged down by conversations between the various characters. I was also disappointed that the threat against the Crown had a fairly dull outcome, although Draco and Imogen's story comes to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this romance as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

So, what happens when a pirate and his parrot meet a butterfly? Love shines in Moonstone Landing! Lord Draco Waring, Earl of Woodley meets Lady Imogene Stockwell when a well-meaning relative arranges a masquerade instead of the intimate gathering he was expecting. During the party a wastrel of a Lord is murdered on his property and the chaos commences.

From the minute Draco assists Imogene from the carriage he knows he's in trouble. Draco (Pirate) is secretly working for the Home office on a smuggling mission on his property in Moonstone Landing, Imogene (Butterfly) lives in Moonstone Landing with her Aunt and Uncle. (Moonstone Marquess) She's quiet, artistic, wise beyond her years and annoyingly stubborn. Draco is arrogant, his kisses are hot and confusing. His dog (Parrot) is an over-protective oaf and you want one of your own.. There are several side characters that add to the fun and one may warrant her own story when she makes her own debut.

This is a well-written mystery was large side of love. A few twists, a turn and it ends with a glowing happily ever after.

We are back in the beautiful Cornish seaside town of Moonstone Landing for this historical romance. Our heroine has been coming here every summer since she was a child. Many of her family members have homes there.

Our hero has recently come into his title, and because of his profession, a home near the coast was a must. There are many benefits from living in a small, friendly place, but unfortunately, trying to keep secrets isn't one of them.

This is a wonderfully romantic story with lots of giggles and some danger. Our furry hero is a delight. I think I would have loved to holiday in that town. Everyone is so helpful.

This book is part of a series but easily read on its own. You will meet and hear about the characters from previous books, but not enough to spoil them if you haven't read them yet. I have read and thoroughly enjoyed everyone.

Great fun.

The Butterfly And The Pirate

Another beautifully written romance novel set in the charming village of Moonstone Landing.
The typical 'opposites attract' plot is captivating, it's a good mix of romance, humor, murder mystery, smuggling adventure and a conspiracy against the Crown.
The heroine Imogen is already familiar from previous books, she is Cormac's younger niece and very popular in the Moonstone Landing community. I admit that I found it difficult to warm to her character. On the one hand she is very clever, compassionate and talented, on the other she is too nosy, meddlesome, naive and sensitive. I don't know how many times I wanted to throttle her for her interferences and how many times I thought Draco should be canonised for his patience.
Draco is the exact opposite, he is dutiful, sensible and favors logic over emotion.
If you've read the previous books, you're sure to enjoy meeting the lots of the other characters again.
But my favorite character in this book was Draco's dog Parrot, who I fell in love with from the start.

The book can be read on its own, although I recommend reading the series in order. Draco is quite the opposite, he is dutiful, sensible and prefers logic to emotions.

After the death of his father and older brothers, Draco Waring, a former privateer and smuggler, inherits his father's title and becomes the Earl of Woodley. Draco is ready to settle down, but has no intention of marrying any time soon. He buys an estate near Moonstone Landing and has one last assignment for the Home Office to foil a rebel plot.

To introduce himself to the community, Draco organises a masked ball at Woodley Lodge, where he meets Lady Imogen Stockwell.
He is immediately attracted to her and her romantic antics, but he must fulfil his mission. When one of his guests is murdered during his ball, things get complicated and Draco wants to stay away from Imogen to keep her safe and out of trouble, but the clever young lady won't stop meddling in the investigation and his affairs...

I gladly recommend this book to all readers who enjoy lighthearted historical romances mixed with suspense.