Book Review for Pirate of My Heart: A Novel by Jamie Carie

Pirate of My Heart

By: Jamie Carie

 5 stars

Reviewed by:Angels
Format:Kindle/Hardcover/Paperback

Published: B&H Books
Source: Purchased Copy Gene:Christian Romance

Book Blurb/Synopsis-

When her doting father dies, Lady Kendra Townsend is given a choice: marry the horrid man of her cold, money-grubbing uncle's choosing or leave England to risk a new life in America with unknown relatives. Armed with the faith that God has a plan for her, Kendra boards a cargo ship and meets American sea captain Dorian Colburn. But the captain has been wounded by a woman before and guards his independent life. A swashbuckling man doesn't need an English heiress to make him slow down, feel again, or be challenged with questions about his faith-or so he thinks. It is not until Dorian must save Kendra from the dark forces surrounding her that he decides she may be worth the risk

Our Review

First off I love Jamie' s books and style of writing. She puts so much emotion into her books one minute she has you laughing hysterical and the other bawling your eyes out .Once I read her book the Angels Den I was hooked.I enjoyed this book immensely. 10 pages into the book I was bawling and 40 pages in I was laughing so hard that I woke my husband out of a sound sleep ! LOL Kendra was my favorite character in this book she kept me entertained the whole time.

Kendra was a strong character in this story. Her mother died giving birthday to her and it was just her father and herself. They were a close family considering they were aristocrats that is out of the ordinary. Her father was loving and caring Earl and when he died she was lost.Her Uncle steps into the picture and tries to marry her off to a 70 year old Earl and when she refuses her Uncle ships her off to the Americas.Being the strong person she is Kendra is up for the challenge.

Her voyage on a ship to America lead to many things. The start of a budding romance with the ships captain and pirates attacking the ship and they lived to tell the tell.Kendra is a sweet and loving person and your heart breaks the whole time for her loss and also the misery her wretch of an Uncle is causing her.And things are not looking up once she get to her Aunt and Uncle house either.

While working on her romance with Dorian the ships Captain making new friends and adjusting to a new life becomes a challenge.She has walked right into a hornets nest as she just left one in England and her future is not looking like a bright one.

This book was full of adventure for Kendra .She needs to be strong as danger is afoot someones out to kill her and dispose of her suitor.She needs to keep her whits to stay alive to see if she will be able to find true love after all and have the kind of marriage her parents had.This Christian Romance had a little bit of everything laughs, tears ,heart ache, betrayal at every turn and danger keeping you in suspense to see what happens next. Couldn't put the book down once I started love it!

This is a Recommended Read for all! And her other book Angels Dens was wonderful to. Working on the Guardian Duke right now as we speak.

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Midnight in Austenland (Austenland #2) by Shannon Hale

Midnight in Austenland 

(Austenland #2)

by Shannon Hale

3 out of  5 stars


When Charlotte Kinder treats herself to a two-week vacation at Austenland, she happily leaves behind her ex-husband and his delightful new wife, her ever-grateful children, and all the rest of her real life in America. She dons a bonnet and stays at a country manor house that provides an immersive Austen experience, complete with gentleman actors who cater to the guests' Austen fantasies.

Everyone at Pembrook Park is playing a role, but increasingly, Charlotte isn't sure where roles end and reality begins. And as the parlor games turn a little bit menacing, she finds she needs more than a good corset to keep herself safe. Is the brooding Mr. Mallery as sinister as he seems? What is Miss Gardenside's mysterious ailment? Was that an actual dead body in the secret attic room? And-perhaps of the most lasting importance-could the stirrings in Charlotte's heart be a sign of real-life love?

The follow-up to reader favorite Austenland provides the same perfectly plotted pleasures, with a feisty new heroine, plenty of fresh and frightening twists, and the possibility of a romance that might just go beyond the proper bounds of Austen's world. How could it not turn out right in the end?

My Thoughts and Review

The except of this book drew me to this book. I am an Austen fan as it is so anything touching on the subject I love to read and pick up.Charlotte in general is a very tough don't mess around with me gal but, her recent divorce has kind of left her in a slump.She recently starts to read Jane Austen in her free time and falls in love with her books.

Her kids are off and staying with her ex-husband for a couple of weeks so she decides to go on a vacation and learns from a travel agency that she can go on vacation in England and live the life of Jane Austin for two weeks in total customs and living in that same time period.Once there the vacations and giving new names on there rolls while there. This retreat even provides a love interest for the ladies.

One of the rolls they have to complete is to solve a murder and expose and killer. They are given daily clue to uncover the evidence and given hints to find the murdering culprit. The more Charlotte uncovers the truths she is starting to believe there is a real murder around and not just a fake one !

This book was a enjoyable read.found it to be something different for a change.The cast members were intriguing , some very handsome and others just plain endearing.I think this was just what Charlotte needed to get back on track. Loved her most of all out of the characters.Liked the plot of a weekend getaway living like Jane Austin , I think it would be cool to do something like that in reality.The only complaint I have about this story was that it was very slow paced.I guess I was just looking for more fun and play fullness from the characters and the plot itself.But, other than that enjoyed the book. 

 

The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3)(Windham, #3)The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes

The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) (Windham #3)

by Grace Burrowes


The highly praised trilogy of Regency romances by award-winning author Grace Burrowes concludes with gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland. Val retreats to the country after an injury robs him of his musical ability, only to learn from impoverished widow Ellen Markham that he can be loved even when his music falls silent.



Back Cover Synopsis:



A genius with a terrible loss...



Gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland, has little interest in his father's obsession to see his sons married, and instead pours passion into his music. But when Val loses his music, he flees to the country, alone and tormented by what has been robbed from him.



A widow with a heartbreaking secret...



Grieving Ellen Markham has hidden herself away, looking for safety in solitude. Her curious new neighbor offers a kindred lonely soul whose desperation is matched only by his desire, but Ellen's devastating secret could be the one thing that destroys them both.



Together they'll find there's no rescue from the past, but sometimes losing everything can help you find what you need most.



My Thoughts and Review



This was a fun light read. I found it to be humorous, sensual and a bit of mystery add to the mix. Valentine is a gift pianist but, of late having trouble with his hands. The doctor suggests Val take a rest from playing so he decides to visit his estate that he won in a card game. While there he is rebuilding the place little by little trying not to overdo it with his hands as they need healing.He meets Ellen Markham and impoverished widow that has a helping hand in trying to nurse his hands back to life. She has a knack for healing balms that she uses on his hands to easy there pain.



They have a bit of fun enjoying each other company ,picnics, rest's under a big oak tree just spending time with each other getting to know one another sharing things about themselves and slowly falling in love.Valentine or Ellen have neglected though to let each how that Val is the Duke of Moreland's son and her a Baroness.



The mystery begins when things start to happen when repairing the buildings . Unexplained accidents.Who is trying to hurt Val and why? And Ellen know who is up to this mishaps but, not saying anything as she is being blackmailed.Val's friends and family come to the rescue. Together they will unsolved the mystery and get to the bottom of Ellen's involvement.



These two make they perfect couple both needing each other without really knowing it. Both are good people fun and loving & caring and meant to be together. They just need to overcome the past.



Ive enjoyed reading Grace Burrow's books and I have read them all since finding her .They are great fun romances ! This is a recommended read for all.One of those warm and fuzzy & cozy romances that you just lie in bed under the covers and enjoy....