Superb adventure and romance!
597018
I listened again to this story on audio book to freshen it in my mind.

The sound effects are a truly amazing compliment and quite abundant due to the setting on the sea during a hurricane at the onset and various shoot outs later with fine detail on the lesser events with doors opening or stones dropping. I have a set of Sony studio monitor headphones (MDR-V6) that I am very happy with that do a great job with helping me enjoy every nuance of the sound experience. (Better equipment will enhance your realistic experience).

Bob Sherman and Phyllis Marmion are the main characters who make the main story line, performed impeccably by Shane Johnson and Kristin Proctor.

Bob is the tough seasoned adventurer and mariner and Phyllis the romantic adoring heroine who comes to the fore more than once when Bob is in a pinch. And she comes up big and unexpectedly in a small boat with a machine gun without too much fuss or loss of composure just doing what she thought was needed to help out.

  When they are separated she is quite capable of her own thinking and seems like a gal trying to get to a dinner date (or wedding), cutting down the enemy and staying ladylike and concerned for Bob all the while. Circumstances make Bob a tough date, but why mess up the dress much in the way too? It is pulled of so perfectly.

Very well done and good execution of the story line.
3389362
I absolutely loved going on an adventure with the characters in this book! It is such a cool story and I loved the adventure and action, all the back stories and history of the characters as well as a little romance... I love that it gives me closure to this story but at the same time leaves it open for more adventures! i have and would recommend this book!
4426030
This book Pleasing The Pirate was definitely a 5 star read.  I enjoyed the romance the history the spying and the politics of King George rule.  The characters became real to me.  I have read the two previous books, and I am looking for more adventure/historical/romance books.  Sharon Cullen thank and I can't wAit to read more of your works!
796362
This is a story that is full of action, adventure and romance.  It offers surprising twists and turns as well as a hunger for more of the author's work.  The characters draw you into their world and you can't help making emotional connections with each of them. I loved the story from start to finish and wanted more of this author's work!
3031069
This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

This book was full of adventure, intrigue, and romance so it was hard to put it down! When Brodie rescues a woman from being kidnapped, he doesn't realize it was his old flame, Skye. During their escape, they come to find out what they believed about the other was not true.

During their hiding out from kidnappers and assassins, Brodie and Skye realize that they still love each other but cannot figure out how they could be together, and other secrets from the past are revealed.

When they are faced with almost the same circumstances from their first breakup, the pair each decide to fight harder for their love and won't give up as easily as they did the first time. Brodie comes up with a plan to "retire" the Raven, and they get their HEA.

I did not read the first book in the series about Brodie's brother, Lachlan so I am curious and want to read about his romance.
3648940
Devlin O'Neill and Georgia Lynd have done an amazing job combining both suspense and romance in this story set in the 14th century. You'll be taken back to the medieval period as you read of how the lead character, Bess, is transformed from a peasant to a noblewoman and to a brave "young lad" escaping from ruthless kidnappers. You will feel your heart pounding hard as you live through how Bess falls into the hands of a group of smugglers. She is held captive not only physically but she soon finds her heart bound to the very man who loves to "tan her backside".

This book is a must read if you enjoy adventure, romance and loving discipline. I take my hat off to these two wonderful authors. Simply excellent!
4000241
I love this book! This book has romance, adventure, and comedy to it! Book Two, here I come! Loved it!
1859199
What a ride! This is a YA historical romance with the unique setting of Mexico, California, Spaniards, and Indians. It's an interesting tale of the trek from Mexico to colonize California, and this novel depicts the very real hardships endured during the expedition.

And sprinkled throughout this subtle history lesson, are very real characters whom it would be difficult not to believe were actually part of the expedition. You immediately feel a connection to Fernanda, her inability to accept the stifling constraints of her time (marriage, children, and inferior heritage), and her longing for freedom and adventure and romance. You feel her struggle between wanting to do what's right to please her mother, and longing for something more. And then there's her struggle between a safe marriage, and adventuring into the unknown.

All of the characters are so well drawn and believable. Though Nicolas is more than nice to Fernanda, there's always that hint of superiority and, um, *maleness* which was common for the time when men were truly the boss and law. I loved Miguel, his anger and mystery and the many layers of his character.

The plot moved well, a very visual read and beautiful descriptions that allowed me to picture the scenery. I was rooting for the romantic pair, and was not disappointed in the end!
3167825
Mystery, magic, adventurous - a hero with steel and character, a heroine with guts and sass, a mesmerizing,  growing romance, loyalty among friends cherished like family.  The whole thing is minus a distracting, repulsive excessive gore element, or gruesome violence, and no revolting porn either!  What an excellent a winner of a fun and riveting book both!  It's worth rating even more stars and I give it a seven!  C. J. Archer is one delightful author -  her knowledge and ability to use of fascinating era history detailings is a mega plus!  I'll be waiting for the sequel, praying it comes out soon!  Thankfully she's got other books, so off to order another of her novels now!
1111479
This book was so great! I loved the romance, adventure, and a twist. I enjoyed the writing style and characters very much. Look forward to reading more from this author! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
1277584
The second book is a great continuation from the first, and I loved this one just as much! Great characters, plenty of action and adventure, and of course romance.
Can't wait to read the final book in the series!
3179260
The Unimaginable is a story about a woman looking for color in her life and a guy running from his past. Adventurous, fast-paced, and beautifully romantic, Dina Silver had me on the edge of my seat with my heart frantically beating. One moment I was breathless from the romance and the next, I was breathless from the action-packed intensity.  What a ride!

Jessica Gregory has lived her whole life doing what was expected. After losing her mother and then her job as a school teacher, she uproots her small-town life in Indiana and moves to Phuket, Thailand, ready to begin a new adventure.  There, she works at a local school teaching English to young children during the day and at a local bar at night. The culture, the landscape, and the people are a stark contrast to her rather dull life in Indiana.

Not long after arriving in Phuket, she meets Grant Flynn., a sailor traveling around the world.  Instantly, she is drawn to rugged looks, his selfless generosity, and his charm. Grant and his crew mate aboard the Imagine, Quinn, had just arrived in Thailand and were looking for a third person to come aboard and assist with the next leg of their trip across the Indian Ocean.  Immediately, Jessica's sense of adventure propels her to apply for the job. As fate would have it, she gets the job.

In the beginning, Jessica gathered that Grant is a man of few words. He keeps those around him at arms length with the exception of Quinn. It didn't take long for Jess to figure out that he had experienced something painful in his past. Leading up to their expedition across the sea, Jess and Grant spend more time together getting to know one another, both discovering that they don't want to be alone anymore.

I enjoyed this book. The "event" happened a little over halfway through the book, and the speed at which this occurred was emotionally jarring. Leading up to the event I had this sense of foreboding and unease, as Silver had left little bread crumbs sprinkled throughout the novel.  But even with those hints, I wasn't prepared for the horror that faced the Quinn, Grant, and Jessica. I was so heartbroken for everyone involved.  To know that this sort of thing actually happens is so incredibly sad.

The setting was its own character in this book. The author's description of Bangkok and Phuket was so vividly done, I could picture everything as I read. I enjoy reading books in exotic places, most of which I've never been to because I'm not well-traveled. It's such a treat to feel like I'm there living through the characters and seeing what they're seeing (both the good and the bad).

My other favorite part about this book, aside from the setting, was two of the secondary characters, Quinn and Niram. Niram is a local and own of the bar that Jess works at.  He was absolutely hilarious!! He saw what was going on between Grant and Jessica before they did.  He kept asking Jess whether she'd had sex with Grant yet and I just laughed out loud. Quinn was also a carefree, flirty, likable guy.  He was the comedic relief in the book but his charismatic spirit had a soft side. I really loved him a lot.

I liked how Silver weaved a love story through this suspenseful and tragic story. There were parts in the beginning that were a bit slow for me and parts in towards the ending that seemed to drag as well. But overall, I liked this book and recommend it to those who love adventurous and suspense love stories.
1364615
I have just read "The Pirate and the Puritan", and I feel as though I was given a gift by the author, Mary Clayton. A sweeping, swashbuckling, enthralling romance! Thrilling battle scenes, rich historical detail, a reminder of the horrific Salem "witch hunts", and a sweetly sensual, deeply devoted romance. Second chances and a hard-fought-for hope of a happily ever after life! This is a "true" historical romance. Set sail with the Pirate Captain and his Puritan for one of the most romantic adventures of your life!
1561225
Perfect blend of magic and romance with a great adventure thrown in. Loved this book and can't wait to read the next one. This is a book for all ages, enjoy!!
450517
I couldn't put the book down once I picked it up.  Excellent combination of adventure, fantasy, romance, with humor etched between the lines.  Anticipating the continuation of what will no doubt be an incredible must-read series!
2045239
I am very hard to please when it comes to romance and this book was fabulous.  It was superbly written and had captured my attention from start to finish.  I absolutely loved how much detail and accuracy the author put into sailing, life on a frigate, and battle on the high seas.  The author was incredibly knowledgeable about life on a ship in the 1800s and that was part of the draw of this novel for me.
The other draw was, of course, the romance.  And it was so well done!  There was so much tension that when the hero and heroine merely talked I was enthralled.  Their conversations are witty and both characters are immensely likable, especially the heroine.  And when the author wrote a sex scene, it was believable and not overly rushed.  I very much recommend this book!
1627920
An absolute pleasure to read: It shines through how much the author really immersed herself into the history, characters and geographical surroundings to make this book so descriptive and easy to love. As the reader, I wanted Marcus and Ceridwen to succeed and didn't want to put the book down until I followed them to the end of their journey. It's beautifully written and easy to think of yourself in the characters' shoes during these times - I especially loved the Welsh names and references! The traditions of the different groups, Romans and Druids, throughout made for thought provoking reading and every page brought a new adventure. Looking forward to book two!