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North American Woman Trilogy #2
A Pirate's Pleasure
She was his deffiant captive.
With her flame gold-hair and azure eyes, Skye Kinsdale was a prize beyond compare. Betrothed to a lord she'd never met, she set sail for America sworn to reject him on sight until the infamous pirate Silver Hawk seized her ship and banished all other men from her life. Burning with rage and passion, she was determined to destroy the arrogant buccaneer, to be free at any cost...
He Was Her Keeper...And Her Slave
The black prince of the seas, he was feared by pirate and privateer alike. Silver Hawk vowed he would have the vixen, make her crave his savage embrace. She was his—by law of the sea. The man who commanded a Caribbean kingdom swore he would teach his wild temptress to love, to surrender to the lawless thrill of...A Pirates Pleasure.
With her flame gold-hair and azure eyes, Skye Kinsdale was a prize beyond compare. Betrothed to a lord she'd never met, she set sail for America sworn to reject him on sight until the infamous pirate Silver Hawk seized her ship and banished all other men from her life. Burning with rage and passion, she was determined to destroy the arrogant buccaneer, to be free at any cost...
He Was Her Keeper...And Her Slave
The black prince of the seas, he was feared by pirate and privateer alike. Silver Hawk vowed he would have the vixen, make her crave his savage embrace. She was his—by law of the sea. The man who commanded a Caribbean kingdom swore he would teach his wild temptress to love, to surrender to the lawless thrill of...A Pirates Pleasure.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 1989
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Heather Graham
583 books6,894 followersAlso published as Heather Graham Pozzessere and Shannon Drake.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
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December 5, 2021
4.5 stars
This was the pirate romance I've been dying for! From page one, I was hooked on this story. The heroine knows how to sword fight and she is even better than most pirates she encounters. I love a heroine who can hold her own, especially in a fight, so I loved her instantly. She's kidnapped by a pirate and I adored how they fell in love. The heroine does make some annoying decisions that put her in danger, but you have to remember she's literally kidnapped by pirates, so she's going to try and do anything to get home. The love triangle bit was really fun and I just loved how dramatic this story was. There was never a dull romance and I loved every second. I did see the big twist coming pretty much from the beginning, but I think that made it more fun for me. This just gave me all of the Pirates of the Caribbean vibes I've been wanting in a historical romance, so I absolutely loved it. The only reason this lost half a star is because of how the Native Americans were portrayed. They were unnecessarily made out to be vicious villains in the heroine's past and that was completely unnecessary to the plot of the story. So I really didn't like that. But, I loved the romance and the action and can't wait to read more from this author!
This was the pirate romance I've been dying for! From page one, I was hooked on this story. The heroine knows how to sword fight and she is even better than most pirates she encounters. I love a heroine who can hold her own, especially in a fight, so I loved her instantly. She's kidnapped by a pirate and I adored how they fell in love. The heroine does make some annoying decisions that put her in danger, but you have to remember she's literally kidnapped by pirates, so she's going to try and do anything to get home. The love triangle bit was really fun and I just loved how dramatic this story was. There was never a dull romance and I loved every second. I did see the big twist coming pretty much from the beginning, but I think that made it more fun for me. This just gave me all of the Pirates of the Caribbean vibes I've been wanting in a historical romance, so I absolutely loved it. The only reason this lost half a star is because of how the Native Americans were portrayed. They were unnecessarily made out to be vicious villains in the heroine's past and that was completely unnecessary to the plot of the story. So I really didn't like that. But, I loved the romance and the action and can't wait to read more from this author!
May 16, 2023
Reread 2022 (because newer romance books are emotionless porn.)
August 10, 2018
Comparada con la anterior de la serie, esta es una maravilla, aunque no es un novelón, sobre todo porque es muuuuuuuy larga (o, al menos, a mí me lo ha parecido). Aquí nos encontramos con unos descendientes de los protagonistas del primer libro, pero no hijos o nietos, ya que pasan casi cien años entre un libro y otro (así nos evitamos ver cómo estiran la pata XD). Un lord y un pirata de tres patas en la época de Barbanegra y una damisela de esas tipo Claire Fraser de Outlander, de las que están todo el libro dando por Cullen y haciendo justo lo que les dicen que no hagan. El libro me ha parecido bastante entretenido, la verdad, y eso que soy fan de las aventuras de piratas. El problema, como os he comentado antes, es que es excesivamente largo y Heather Graham utiliza el manido recurso de "te quiero pero te odio y damos dos pasitos p'alante, María, y un pasito p'atrááááás" demasiadas veces, lo que a mí ya me estaba poniendo un poco al borde de leer en diagonal. Vemos casi todo el libro desde la perspectiva de la protagonista porque hay un secreto secretoso (cuyo truco se ve desde el principio) que el maromo sabe y ella, no. Pero claro, eso hace que pasemos demasiado tiempo con ella y, si bien al principio te gusta porque es una mujer con dos ovarios, según avanza el libro te acaba cansando porque su cabeza es un nido de demasiados pensamientos de los que estás deseando escapar (esto lo solucionaba yo metiendo tajos por doquier). Él, totalmente maravilloso, y con la paciencia de un santo. Heather Graham aquí decide dejar el bodice-rippismo de lado, per en ciertos momentos lo bordea (cosas de piratas, chicas, que una vez en su poder tienes que hacer lo que ellos te ordenan...). Y, a pesar de haber disfrutado poco con el primer libro de la saga, me alegro de haberlo leído ya que aquí se hacen referencias a los protagonistas y podemos ver cómo ha florecido el sueño que Jamie y Jassy comenzaron a crear. En fin, que el libro es entretenido pero le lastra la extensión y la cantidad de pistos que mete. Por cierto, no he visto en la vida una protagonista que salga volando más veces que esta, qué barbaridad.
April 30, 2024
Read: 4/30/24
Very bad and disappointing! I think this is the worst HG book I've ever read! Did she just phone this book in?
The plot starts off intriguing enough but goes downhill quickly. Lord Roc Cameron (great great grandson of book 1) was betrothed to Skye by their patents when they were children. Skye has protested loudly that she will never marry the H, even though they have never met (Strange, since they were from the same town 🤔.). That soon changes when Skye's father begs Roc to marry her by proxy and to send Roc's pirate cousin to protect her ship from unsavory pitates.
Syke's ship is captured by evil pirate. She is rescued by the pirate Silver Hawk, who will ransom her back to her husband and father. Syke shows no gratitude because he's a pirate. In typical HG formula, the couple go from enemy to lovers. What about her husband?
*********** spoiler alert******
Roc and Silver Hawk are the same person 😲. This isn't much of a spoiler because it's obvious from the 1st chapter. The duel identities went on way too long.
Problems:
1. SKYE!!!! I think HG forgot to make the h likable🤔.Skye got on my nerves BIG time! All she did was act like a shrew through the whole book. She disobeyed every advice/order given, placing her and the crew in danger. She never even apologized for getting others killed. Why should she feel guilty for causing a pirate's death? They would have hanged anyway, right? She's insufferable and lacks any dimension.
2. The MC was incompatible! Roc/Silver Hawk falls in love with Skye, but why? She NEVER stops pitching at the H. There is nothing romantic about them, but then they just fall in love magically 🙄. Then, once he sleeps with her, he switches back to Roc, and her comes the fighting again. What fun!!!
4. All other characters were superficially introduced but never explored. Blackboard was focused on more than her father and the crew members. The villain lacks any depth or motivation. I still don't know why he hated the H so much. There is a reference that Roc may have been responsible for the villain's lost hand, but that's it.
5. Lack of history is another problem. I remember disliking the MC in the 1st book but at least it had some interesting history. So, to recap, this book lacked romance or history.
It took everything in me to continue this book! I definitely recommend her other books, but I'd avoid this book.
Very bad and disappointing! I think this is the worst HG book I've ever read! Did she just phone this book in?
The plot starts off intriguing enough but goes downhill quickly. Lord Roc Cameron (great great grandson of book 1) was betrothed to Skye by their patents when they were children. Skye has protested loudly that she will never marry the H, even though they have never met (Strange, since they were from the same town 🤔.). That soon changes when Skye's father begs Roc to marry her by proxy and to send Roc's pirate cousin to protect her ship from unsavory pitates.
Syke's ship is captured by evil pirate. She is rescued by the pirate Silver Hawk, who will ransom her back to her husband and father. Syke shows no gratitude because he's a pirate. In typical HG formula, the couple go from enemy to lovers. What about her husband?
*********** spoiler alert******
Roc and Silver Hawk are the same person 😲. This isn't much of a spoiler because it's obvious from the 1st chapter. The duel identities went on way too long.
Problems:
1. SKYE!!!! I think HG forgot to make the h likable🤔.Skye got on my nerves BIG time! All she did was act like a shrew through the whole book. She disobeyed every advice/order given, placing her and the crew in danger. She never even apologized for getting others killed. Why should she feel guilty for causing a pirate's death? They would have hanged anyway, right? She's insufferable and lacks any dimension.
2. The MC was incompatible! Roc/Silver Hawk falls in love with Skye, but why? She NEVER stops pitching at the H. There is nothing romantic about them, but then they just fall in love magically 🙄. Then, once he sleeps with her, he switches back to Roc, and her comes the fighting again. What fun!!!
4. All other characters were superficially introduced but never explored. Blackboard was focused on more than her father and the crew members. The villain lacks any depth or motivation. I still don't know why he hated the H so much. There is a reference that Roc may have been responsible for the villain's lost hand, but that's it.
5. Lack of history is another problem. I remember disliking the MC in the 1st book but at least it had some interesting history. So, to recap, this book lacked romance or history.
It took everything in me to continue this book! I definitely recommend her other books, but I'd avoid this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2012
2.5 -- This book is the classic example of an 80's romance novel with plenty of over-the-top action and cheesy romance dialogue. I can see why there are big fans of this book as the story is not meant to be taken seriously. It was a fun rompt story that never let up from the action.
My only big complaint was the heroine, as she got on my nerves. She fought, complained and put herself in danger non-stop! She pulls so many stupid decisions, all in the name of keeping the story action packed, but it was too much. This story would have been much better if only the heroine showed a bit of common sence.
There was a point where the hero slaps her down, something I should be appalled by, but oddly found myself cheering him on. How messed up is that? How the great Pirate hero falls for her was a mystery to me. I don't think 80 style romances are for me.
My only big complaint was the heroine, as she got on my nerves. She fought, complained and put herself in danger non-stop! She pulls so many stupid decisions, all in the name of keeping the story action packed, but it was too much. This story would have been much better if only the heroine showed a bit of common sence.
There was a point where the hero slaps her down, something I should be appalled by, but oddly found myself cheering him on. How messed up is that? How the great Pirate hero falls for her was a mystery to me. I don't think 80 style romances are for me.
September 21, 2012
I love a good trashy Pirate romance. I really do. Why? I guess women love a bad boy. So I gladly delved into this one knowing it's considered a classic from the 1980's. Question: Why are romance novels from the 80s so much more enjoyable than the sterilized PC versions we have today? Are we expected to believe that men never forced themselves on women throughout history? Or that women were encouraged to yammer on about their opinions and needs with an attentive audience? Long diatribe short, I find the old bodice rippers more entertaining. Just my take.
Back to the novel. This one was good. I loved the Lord Cameron/Silver Hawk character(s). Skye got on my nerves at certain points with her constant criticisms and interference. Best thing about the novel? It's set in the American colonies. Thank you Jesus. I was getting very weary of the same 'ol England/Ireland/Scotland setting. Plenty of juicy stuff happened here in the States, especially at this time in history.
The sex scenes are a little bit more watered down that I'm used to. Maybe I'm just too used to modern day erotica-style.
Back to the novel. This one was good. I loved the Lord Cameron/Silver Hawk character(s). Skye got on my nerves at certain points with her constant criticisms and interference. Best thing about the novel? It's set in the American colonies. Thank you Jesus. I was getting very weary of the same 'ol England/Ireland/Scotland setting. Plenty of juicy stuff happened here in the States, especially at this time in history.
The sex scenes are a little bit more watered down that I'm used to. Maybe I'm just too used to modern day erotica-style.
December 28, 2016
I don't ever give 1 star ratings,because I always feel bad about it.
I'm feeling bad even right now,but I really didn't like this book.
I'm feeling bad even right now,but I really didn't like this book.
November 25, 2021
This is my first Heather Graham historical romance read and it being published in 1989 I definitely went in with different reading expectations. But omg this book was a lot of fun and just a non-stop adventure ride that I was here for! It delivered on sooo many pirates and really gave me Sea of Ruin meets Pirates of the Caribbean mash-up vibes.
The basic premise is Lady Skye Kinsdale has been living in London going to finishing school, her father lives in Virginia and demands she return home because, surprise he has had her betrothed to another since birth and wants them to marry now. Once Skye is en route, her father has her wed by proxy. And this is all just in the prologue. Then chapter 1 kicks off with pirates and high seas adventures from go! Skye’s ship is set upon by pirates who kidnap her, but Skye is no stranger to swords and picks one up to defend herself! She’s doing pretty great when another pirate ship sails up and she gets rescued (kidnapped again 😅) by a pirate known as Silver Hawk.
“Lady Kinsdale, I will never run from you, I swear it. I’ve tried to leave you be, as you so ardently wish. And even when you singe my soul with the heat of your flame, I do back away. Don’t try me again, lady. In this battle I tell you, the gentleman is surely giving way to the rogue within me, and if next tempted, the pirate will prevail.”
This was just so fun and adventures around every corner. I loved how Skye thinks Hawk is this roguish, dangerous pirate who obviously will just have his way with her…but he’s more gentleman than she imagined and she’s surprised every time by it. 😆 He brings her baths and special soaps on the ship, brings her out on the deck with him. Skye is definitely feisty, she pulls swords on him, bites, stomps on him, runs away…and then he gives sass right back to her. I liked seeing them arrive in the Caribbean and meet up with other pirates, the talk about the tangled history of pirates vs privateers (how the crown would turn their eye if it helped them out), I liked the side characters (his second mate Robert Arrowsmith and some of the other crew). Skye has a fear of the darkness and has night terrors, I loved how Hawk always ensured lanterns were lit for her and held her in the night. “When I am with you,” he promised her softly, “I swear that there will always be light.” 🥺
The basic premise is Lady Skye Kinsdale has been living in London going to finishing school, her father lives in Virginia and demands she return home because, surprise he has had her betrothed to another since birth and wants them to marry now. Once Skye is en route, her father has her wed by proxy. And this is all just in the prologue. Then chapter 1 kicks off with pirates and high seas adventures from go! Skye’s ship is set upon by pirates who kidnap her, but Skye is no stranger to swords and picks one up to defend herself! She’s doing pretty great when another pirate ship sails up and she gets rescued (kidnapped again 😅) by a pirate known as Silver Hawk.
“Lady Kinsdale, I will never run from you, I swear it. I’ve tried to leave you be, as you so ardently wish. And even when you singe my soul with the heat of your flame, I do back away. Don’t try me again, lady. In this battle I tell you, the gentleman is surely giving way to the rogue within me, and if next tempted, the pirate will prevail.”
This was just so fun and adventures around every corner. I loved how Skye thinks Hawk is this roguish, dangerous pirate who obviously will just have his way with her…but he’s more gentleman than she imagined and she’s surprised every time by it. 😆 He brings her baths and special soaps on the ship, brings her out on the deck with him. Skye is definitely feisty, she pulls swords on him, bites, stomps on him, runs away…and then he gives sass right back to her. I liked seeing them arrive in the Caribbean and meet up with other pirates, the talk about the tangled history of pirates vs privateers (how the crown would turn their eye if it helped them out), I liked the side characters (his second mate Robert Arrowsmith and some of the other crew). Skye has a fear of the darkness and has night terrors, I loved how Hawk always ensured lanterns were lit for her and held her in the night. “When I am with you,” he promised her softly, “I swear that there will always be light.” 🥺
December 12, 2018
Powerful Pirate Love Story Well Told!
This was my first Heather Graham and it introduced me to a wonderful trilogy (The North American Women) that is a part of the Cameron Saga (see list below). It is the 2nd in the trilogy and I recommend reading them in order (which I have now done). This second one is set in 18th century America (Virginia) and the Caribbean, and it captivated me from page one. I never lost interest and neither will you.
Set in 1718, it's the story of Lady Skye Kinsdale whose father has ordered her home to Virginia to marry a man he's promised her to from birth--a man she's never met. She's coming home aboard her father's ship from England where she has been at a finishing school. Before she leaves England her father has her wed by proxy to the man, Lord Roc Cameron, but she knows nothing of it. When her ship has nearly arrived, it is seized by pirate One Eyed Jack, a ruthless killer. But before he can have her, another pirate, the Silver Hawk, retakes both vessels and holds Skye captive. Skye, who was trained to use a sword by the finest swordsman in Europe, can hold her own against the pirates, and does. The Silver Hawk ("Hawk") admires her courage...and her golden haired beauty. But Hawk confuses Skye. On the one hand he is ruthless, rough and domineering and on the other he is gentle and honorable and holds her through her nightmares (she fears darkness). Unaware she's been wed to Lord Cameron, Skye finds herself attracted to "the pirate scum" (her words). And so the adventure begins...and it is a real adventure. A keeper!
The plot is intricate and has a major twist you might not see coming. I could not put it down and stayed up very late to read it. Once it was finished, I had to read it again--immediately. You won't regret buying this book. Having now read the others in the series, I can say they are equally good. Heather Graham's writing is superb. The story pulls you in and does not let you go. There are no slow spots as the action and characters become so real. The sexual tension permeates the book and is very believable.
Here's the North American Women trilogy (1st three in the Cameron saga):
Sweet Savage Eden
A Pirate's Pleasure
Love Not a Rebel
This was my first Heather Graham and it introduced me to a wonderful trilogy (The North American Women) that is a part of the Cameron Saga (see list below). It is the 2nd in the trilogy and I recommend reading them in order (which I have now done). This second one is set in 18th century America (Virginia) and the Caribbean, and it captivated me from page one. I never lost interest and neither will you.
Set in 1718, it's the story of Lady Skye Kinsdale whose father has ordered her home to Virginia to marry a man he's promised her to from birth--a man she's never met. She's coming home aboard her father's ship from England where she has been at a finishing school. Before she leaves England her father has her wed by proxy to the man, Lord Roc Cameron, but she knows nothing of it. When her ship has nearly arrived, it is seized by pirate One Eyed Jack, a ruthless killer. But before he can have her, another pirate, the Silver Hawk, retakes both vessels and holds Skye captive. Skye, who was trained to use a sword by the finest swordsman in Europe, can hold her own against the pirates, and does. The Silver Hawk ("Hawk") admires her courage...and her golden haired beauty. But Hawk confuses Skye. On the one hand he is ruthless, rough and domineering and on the other he is gentle and honorable and holds her through her nightmares (she fears darkness). Unaware she's been wed to Lord Cameron, Skye finds herself attracted to "the pirate scum" (her words). And so the adventure begins...and it is a real adventure. A keeper!
The plot is intricate and has a major twist you might not see coming. I could not put it down and stayed up very late to read it. Once it was finished, I had to read it again--immediately. You won't regret buying this book. Having now read the others in the series, I can say they are equally good. Heather Graham's writing is superb. The story pulls you in and does not let you go. There are no slow spots as the action and characters become so real. The sexual tension permeates the book and is very believable.
Here's the North American Women trilogy (1st three in the Cameron saga):
Sweet Savage Eden
A Pirate's Pleasure
Love Not a Rebel
December 18, 2021
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
May 8, 2007
My first romance novel. It was bought as a gag gift and read aloud with two roommates and occasionally with one slightly uncomfortable male friend. Oh pirates...
February 28, 2011
My first trashy romance novel! I will never forget you!
May 22, 2020
3.5/5 estrelas!
O segundo livro da North American Woman (The Cameron Family Saga) foi uma leitura divertida, com muita aventura e momentos sensuais, com direito a piratas, ilha parasidíaca, sequestros, perigos, e um protagonista masculino espetacular. Um não, dois. A heroína Skye Kinsdale (nome diferente) facilmente se deleitou entre dois espécimes masculinos de tirar o fôlego: Lorde Petroc Cameron e o pirata Silver Hawk. O livro é bem escrito, os diálogos são inteligentes e mordazes, as cenas sensuais são lindamente descritas. Porém, a atmosfera da história, especialmente na construção do romance, é totalmente distinta de Sweet Savage Eden, o primeiro volume da série (o qual amei, mesmo considerando algumas atitudes questionáveis envolvendo o casal). Aqui tudo é mais leve, mais cômico e menos incômodo em algumas abordagens. A grande questão que me incomodou do início ao fim, foi o fato de a autora ter deixado claro desde o princípio o grande segredo da história e, sinceramente, não foi crível a heroína são ter descoberto com a mesma facilidade. Mesmo assim, super indico, como uma leitura de pura diversão.
O segundo livro da North American Woman (The Cameron Family Saga) foi uma leitura divertida, com muita aventura e momentos sensuais, com direito a piratas, ilha parasidíaca, sequestros, perigos, e um protagonista masculino espetacular. Um não, dois. A heroína Skye Kinsdale (nome diferente) facilmente se deleitou entre dois espécimes masculinos de tirar o fôlego: Lorde Petroc Cameron e o pirata Silver Hawk. O livro é bem escrito, os diálogos são inteligentes e mordazes, as cenas sensuais são lindamente descritas. Porém, a atmosfera da história, especialmente na construção do romance, é totalmente distinta de Sweet Savage Eden, o primeiro volume da série (o qual amei, mesmo considerando algumas atitudes questionáveis envolvendo o casal). Aqui tudo é mais leve, mais cômico e menos incômodo em algumas abordagens. A grande questão que me incomodou do início ao fim, foi o fato de a autora ter deixado claro desde o princípio o grande segredo da história e, sinceramente, não foi crível a heroína são ter descoberto com a mesma facilidade. Mesmo assim, super indico, como uma leitura de pura diversão.
August 16, 2022
Storytime: I was reading this book during a slow day at work, when a customer came up to the till. I thought I had set the book far enough away that he wouldn’t be able to see this absolutely magnificent cover full of absolutely magnificent cleavage, but apparently I had not. This man goes “whatchya reading, a little eee-rotica?” and I had to look him dead in the face and say the words A Pirate’s Pleasure. This is my 13th reason.
Trauma aside, time for the review. This book was full of stupid decisions, hidden identities so painfully obvious it’s a wonder the heroine could recognize her own father, and so many exclamation points I’m left wondering if Heather Graham’s computer had any other punctuation keys. Obviously I loved every gd minute of it. When I pick up a book like this I want pure entertainment and nostalgic vibes, even though I was, in fact, not alive during the 80’s. A Pirate’s Pleasure delivers on all fronts.
I don’t want to say that Heather Graham wasn’t thinking about consent when she was writing this, because I think she was but her thoughts were along the lines of “not that important.” There’s not actually any SA on-page, but there’s a lot of “if you don’t quit being so tempting I’m not going to be able to control myself” and “you’re saying no but you really mean yes” followed immediately by “how did he know? My traitorous BODY!”. So reader beware I guess.
It’s also a well-known fact that historical romance novels, particularly ones set in North America, have no shortage of racist stereotypes. A Pirate’s Pleasure isn’t an exception. There are so few non-white people in the book that you don’t hear any overt racism until the back half, but there are VERY problematic references to Indigenous people in Skye’s backstory. It’s extremely disappointing but unfortunately unsurprising.
The issues of consent and racism are definitely not something that I take lightly, but I was also pretty aware going in that it was going to pop up. I still enjoyed the book because the majority of it is just focused on their relationship and the fun pirate antics, and these topics are thrown in so randomly that they pull you out of the story without really being important to the plot. You have to wonder why they were put in at all when they’re almost completely irrelevant to what’s going on, and could have been tweaked to avoid the mess entirely. Luckily, 95% of the book takes place on the ship, but it’s definitely something to be aware of.
Trauma aside, time for the review. This book was full of stupid decisions, hidden identities so painfully obvious it’s a wonder the heroine could recognize her own father, and so many exclamation points I’m left wondering if Heather Graham’s computer had any other punctuation keys. Obviously I loved every gd minute of it. When I pick up a book like this I want pure entertainment and nostalgic vibes, even though I was, in fact, not alive during the 80’s. A Pirate’s Pleasure delivers on all fronts.
I don’t want to say that Heather Graham wasn’t thinking about consent when she was writing this, because I think she was but her thoughts were along the lines of “not that important.” There’s not actually any SA on-page, but there’s a lot of “if you don’t quit being so tempting I’m not going to be able to control myself” and “you’re saying no but you really mean yes” followed immediately by “how did he know? My traitorous BODY!”. So reader beware I guess.
It’s also a well-known fact that historical romance novels, particularly ones set in North America, have no shortage of racist stereotypes. A Pirate’s Pleasure isn’t an exception. There are so few non-white people in the book that you don’t hear any overt racism until the back half, but there are VERY problematic references to Indigenous people in Skye’s backstory. It’s extremely disappointing but unfortunately unsurprising.
The issues of consent and racism are definitely not something that I take lightly, but I was also pretty aware going in that it was going to pop up. I still enjoyed the book because the majority of it is just focused on their relationship and the fun pirate antics, and these topics are thrown in so randomly that they pull you out of the story without really being important to the plot. You have to wonder why they were put in at all when they’re almost completely irrelevant to what’s going on, and could have been tweaked to avoid the mess entirely. Luckily, 95% of the book takes place on the ship, but it’s definitely something to be aware of.
November 29, 2021
I can be quite picky when it comes to novels involving pirates (especially romances) but this novel was amazing!
Firstly, although I somewhat predicted a major plot point, I didn't get true confirmation until late in the novel so it was quite the suspenseful and angst laden read.
This is a longer novel but it didn't feel that way. There was so much action going on that even in the slower moments, it felt appropriate for the novel's flow.
I loved each of these two main characters. As with many historical romances written many years ago, there's some things in this novel that have not aged well and some people may have problems reading this book because of that. However, from my perspective, there wasn't anything that was outrageously problematic in this novel.
This book is going to be in my top tier for pirate romances. Everything was done so well in this novel that this one will be hard to beat.
Firstly, although I somewhat predicted a major plot point, I didn't get true confirmation until late in the novel so it was quite the suspenseful and angst laden read.
This is a longer novel but it didn't feel that way. There was so much action going on that even in the slower moments, it felt appropriate for the novel's flow.
I loved each of these two main characters. As with many historical romances written many years ago, there's some things in this novel that have not aged well and some people may have problems reading this book because of that. However, from my perspective, there wasn't anything that was outrageously problematic in this novel.
This book is going to be in my top tier for pirate romances. Everything was done so well in this novel that this one will be hard to beat.
October 12, 2019
The book had such great potential. I loved the first 25% of it and was deeply invested in the story. Unfortunately, the heroine never seemed to stop being a bratty child and by the 60% mark, I was completely fed up and skimmed the remainder of the book.
On the plus side, the Hero was simply yummy :)
On the plus side, the Hero was simply yummy :)
April 6, 2025
I wanted to try a genre that would be outside the box for me, so why not romance? I didn’t have high expectations, but I have to say I actually quite liked this book. It’s not too raunchy, and the plot is suspenseful and engaging. The ending is a teeny bit predictable, but overall I liked it a lot.
February 14, 2023
A Pirate’s Pleasure
Was this second book written by the same author as the first book? What happened? Lackluster sex. Improbable scenarios. I read the ebook edition and it had so many errors. Don’t they read these before sending them out?
Was this second book written by the same author as the first book? What happened? Lackluster sex. Improbable scenarios. I read the ebook edition and it had so many errors. Don’t they read these before sending them out?
June 8, 2014
What an entrancing pirate romance with a twist! It absolutely held my attention from start to finish. And I anticipated the twist from the beginning. I'm guessing the reader was supposed to know all along.
The heroine, Skye, had been attending school in England. She had been betrothed from an early age to a wealthy neighboring country gentleman. Upon her return to face her fate, she is kidnapped by pirates. Then another pirate rescues her and her father's ship. The rescuer is one of our heroes, the Silver Hawk. As the story progresses, we learn he is her fiance's cousin. They both inherited the family trait, silver eyes. Much happens during the course of the story which ends up resulting in Skye falling in love with her pirate. She would have stayed with him, I think, if it weren't for her father. She loves and misses him. Her fiance, Lord Cameron, seeks her out to rescue her. It gets complicated because her father had also set out to rescue her and ended up kidnapped as well.
By the end of the story, all is resolved in a dramatic and tension-filled way. Skye was definitely over the top at times. And yet I found myself understanding her motives and actions. She was, of course, high-spirited and fiery. What else would you expect?
A wonderfully romantic HEA wraps it all up.
The heroine, Skye, had been attending school in England. She had been betrothed from an early age to a wealthy neighboring country gentleman. Upon her return to face her fate, she is kidnapped by pirates. Then another pirate rescues her and her father's ship. The rescuer is one of our heroes, the Silver Hawk. As the story progresses, we learn he is her fiance's cousin. They both inherited the family trait, silver eyes. Much happens during the course of the story which ends up resulting in Skye falling in love with her pirate. She would have stayed with him, I think, if it weren't for her father. She loves and misses him. Her fiance, Lord Cameron, seeks her out to rescue her. It gets complicated because her father had also set out to rescue her and ended up kidnapped as well.
By the end of the story, all is resolved in a dramatic and tension-filled way. Skye was definitely over the top at times. And yet I found myself understanding her motives and actions. She was, of course, high-spirited and fiery. What else would you expect?
A wonderfully romantic HEA wraps it all up.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2014
I'm not entirely certain as to how I should be rating this book. I really liked the plot line. I LOVED Hawk and Roc. I enjoyed the twists and turns the story took as you though one thing only to have it disproved and then in a great turn about have what you thought be true, that was awesome! Sadly I really could have done with out Skye. Yes, she had a strong sprite, and it was awesome to have her fight with a sword and be good at it. But DAMNED if she didn't remind me of Scarlett O'Hara! And I'm not sorry to say that I HATE, HATE, HATE Scarlett O'Hara! Skye just seem's to rebel for no reason other than to be contrary, if you told her that the sky was blue she would argue that it was purple. She acts like a spoiled rotten brat and for some unknown reason Roc fall's in love with her, yeah I totally don't see it. I might try to read another one of these books but as of right now reviews shall be read before consumption of said book and if there is even a hint of another girl like Skye then said book shall never be read.
June 8, 2016
One of the better pirate romances I've read (I've read at least 10). I thought this was a particularly well-written book, especially for a romance novel. Heather Graham describes sensations and actions that I hadn't realized were missing. This book has some fantastic intimate and romantic scenes as well as some solid erotic scenes. Her descriptions and story enhanced this read for me immensely. There were a few parts where I wished the heroine had been a little stronger of a woman, the character kept making dumb assumptions and being stubborn which gets her into trouble. All in all, I really liked this book. It's a keeper.
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September 20, 2021DNF at 56% …. I just couldn’t. I loved the first bit of this book and it totally sucked me in.. But how many times is this girl gona make a stupid decision n then a man rips her clothes off to threat a punishment?? followed with a jk I’m really a nice guy. Nice guys don’t destroy 5 million bodices! Also, the hero changes halfway through! So she’s just passed around between cousins and apparently cool with that?! Donzo.
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July 3, 2013
This is my favorite pirate book! It is sexy, has the prerequisite high seas adventure, the evil nemesis and two equally attractive and strong main characters. I adored the tension seething between them and enjoyed their verbal ripostes against each other. I first read this a long time ago but the story never gets old. A classic romantic swashbuckling novel that deserves 5 Stars!
March 26, 2014
This was a wonderful, swashbuckling romantic adventure. The romance scenes were realistic for a young woman of the aristocracy falling in love with a gorgeous pirate. A nobleman in pirate disguise is more like it, as this hero attempts to help an overly-ambitious aristoctatic friend rid the seas of all pirate vermin.
February 5, 2023
Perfect escape read! 4.5 stars for a romance. I love the characters, the plot twists, the action. I knew every time I picked up the book I'd be reading something enjoyable or getting pulled into the story by some adventure, never bored by filler. I could write a much longer review but I'll just keep it at: totally enjoyable old school book for an avid romance reader.
November 6, 2012
If you have a thing for Pirate stories, then you've got to read this one. The Silver Hawk is a great Pirate Character and Skye is OTT with drama. Skye is in constant peril and she is like the energizer bunny in her efforts to escape ( and I say this with a smirk on my face! :)
February 17, 2008
The Silver Hawk takes Skye's boat captive, but he may be more than he seems.
Good concept, but it felt forced and unbelievable.
Good concept, but it felt forced and unbelievable.
May 1, 2025
I don’t know what kind of bewakoofi possessed me to read this again, but here we are—round two of my toxic situationship with 80s romance novels. And you know what? I still don’t get it.
Let’s start with the heroine, Skye. Oh my God, this woman. If stupidity were an Olympic sport, she’d win gold, silver, and bronze. She’s naked half the time (WHY???), making baffling decisions, and picking fights like a chhota bachha with a sugar rush. At one point, she’s sword-fighting in nothing but a cloak. Bhai, nightie pehen leti!
Speaking of the hero—arrey bapre!—he’s two people? One person? I don’t even know. The big "twist" (yes, I said twist like that on purpose) took so long to reveal that by the time it happened, I was too exhausted to care. Plus, his personality did a full 180, and not in a sexy, mysterious way. More like a "did the author forget who she was writing?" way.
Also, can someone explain to me when and why she fell in love with her "husband"? Because pre-plot twist, he’s all toxic alpha with the emotional depth of a soggy biscuit. I didn’t buy their chemistry, I didn’t buy her confusion, and I sure as hell didn’t buy her priorities. Girl had bigger problems than “who’s my mysterious man?”—like not dying from exposure.
And okay, this Hawk = Roc plot twist? Major flop. The fake-out worked for five minutes and then I was just annoyed. The man literally had two personalities—romantic pirate by day, gaslighty duke by night. When she started falling for Roc (aka Hawk in disguise), I genuinely lost the will to live. Ek kaafi tha, did we need the double trouble?
Also...the amount of near-rape scenes and casual assault?? Like I get it, 80s bodice rippers didn’t believe in boundaries but damn, it was exhausting. And unnecessary. And gross.
And let’s talk about Skye. Oh ho ho hooo Skye. This woman. I wanted to shake her. Or maybe just yeet her into the ocean. She’s bratty, reckless, and makes every situation 100x worse by simply existing. There’s no growth, no insight, no character arc...just tantrums in different outfits (or lack thereof).
Was there action? Yes. Did things happen? Constantly. Was it ever coherent or enjoyable? Debatable. Would I recommend it? Only if you’re doing an archaeological dig on what not to do in a romance novel. Or if you want to lose brain cells recreationally.
Honestly, I think I need therapy now. Or a nap. Or both
Let’s start with the heroine, Skye. Oh my God, this woman. If stupidity were an Olympic sport, she’d win gold, silver, and bronze. She’s naked half the time (WHY???), making baffling decisions, and picking fights like a chhota bachha with a sugar rush. At one point, she’s sword-fighting in nothing but a cloak. Bhai, nightie pehen leti!
Speaking of the hero—arrey bapre!—he’s two people? One person? I don’t even know. The big "twist" (yes, I said twist like that on purpose) took so long to reveal that by the time it happened, I was too exhausted to care. Plus, his personality did a full 180, and not in a sexy, mysterious way. More like a "did the author forget who she was writing?" way.
Also, can someone explain to me when and why she fell in love with her "husband"? Because pre-plot twist, he’s all toxic alpha with the emotional depth of a soggy biscuit. I didn’t buy their chemistry, I didn’t buy her confusion, and I sure as hell didn’t buy her priorities. Girl had bigger problems than “who’s my mysterious man?”—like not dying from exposure.
And okay, this Hawk = Roc plot twist? Major flop. The fake-out worked for five minutes and then I was just annoyed. The man literally had two personalities—romantic pirate by day, gaslighty duke by night. When she started falling for Roc (aka Hawk in disguise), I genuinely lost the will to live. Ek kaafi tha, did we need the double trouble?
Also...the amount of near-rape scenes and casual assault?? Like I get it, 80s bodice rippers didn’t believe in boundaries but damn, it was exhausting. And unnecessary. And gross.
And let’s talk about Skye. Oh ho ho hooo Skye. This woman. I wanted to shake her. Or maybe just yeet her into the ocean. She’s bratty, reckless, and makes every situation 100x worse by simply existing. There’s no growth, no insight, no character arc...just tantrums in different outfits (or lack thereof).
Was there action? Yes. Did things happen? Constantly. Was it ever coherent or enjoyable? Debatable. Would I recommend it? Only if you’re doing an archaeological dig on what not to do in a romance novel. Or if you want to lose brain cells recreationally.
Honestly, I think I need therapy now. Or a nap. Or both
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2025
I don’t know how I feel about this book. Initially, it was fun but then it got boring and a little confusing. It definitely is a product of its time as a bodice ripper from the 80s. I just have a few questions about it.
Firstly, why was she naked all the time? Like, she’s basically naked in the Hawk’s cabin for almost a full day before he decides to clothe her but also she went through his drawers and found his clothing and didn’t think to wear something?? And then the climax of the story, she was literally naked wearing only a cloak whilst fighting with a sword??? Like??? I hated it so much. I was like why couldn’t she just be in her nightie 😭😭 or something.
Secondly, I’m confused about how she became to love her husband before she found out his true identity. He just seemed a lot crueler and I don’t know, but he didn’t endear himself to me.
Third, why did it take so long for us to find out that Silver Hawk and Roc were the same person. Like I initially suspected it but then was totally thrown off when she spotted Hawk waving to her as she left Bone Cay, because she was with Roc on his ship. So, I’m assuming that he got Arrowsmith or someone to impersonate him but like idk. Also his narrative voice changed and it just legitimately sounded like a different person, which I guess was the point and also being Hawk gave him a lot more freedom but I didn’t like his personality as Roc. Not knowing he was Hawk threw me off also because I didn’t like how she began to fall in love with him (although I don’t really believe it). I guess part of the problem was that I didn’t read the prologue when I started (I didn’t know there was one but when I read it, it gave a lot of context lol).
Fourth, so much almost rape? A lot of talk about rape and a lot of sexual harassment which was not enjoyable but I guess it is a book from the 80s.
Lastly, I just hated Skye. Not a question just an opinion. She was so annoying and always putting herself and others in unnecessary danger without regard for anything. She was so bratty and combative - and not in a fun way. It just got tired. She didn’t have any character growth and was basically the same character the whole book, which was spoiled and annoying. She didn’t do anything likeable.
Overall, it was not a great experience and I wouldn’t recommend this.
Firstly, why was she naked all the time? Like, she’s basically naked in the Hawk’s cabin for almost a full day before he decides to clothe her but also she went through his drawers and found his clothing and didn’t think to wear something?? And then the climax of the story, she was literally naked wearing only a cloak whilst fighting with a sword??? Like??? I hated it so much. I was like why couldn’t she just be in her nightie 😭😭 or something.
Secondly, I’m confused about how she became to love her husband before she found out his true identity. He just seemed a lot crueler and I don’t know, but he didn’t endear himself to me.
Third, why did it take so long for us to find out that Silver Hawk and Roc were the same person. Like I initially suspected it but then was totally thrown off when she spotted Hawk waving to her as she left Bone Cay, because she was with Roc on his ship. So, I’m assuming that he got Arrowsmith or someone to impersonate him but like idk. Also his narrative voice changed and it just legitimately sounded like a different person, which I guess was the point and also being Hawk gave him a lot more freedom but I didn’t like his personality as Roc. Not knowing he was Hawk threw me off also because I didn’t like how she began to fall in love with him (although I don’t really believe it). I guess part of the problem was that I didn’t read the prologue when I started (I didn’t know there was one but when I read it, it gave a lot of context lol).
Fourth, so much almost rape? A lot of talk about rape and a lot of sexual harassment which was not enjoyable but I guess it is a book from the 80s.
Lastly, I just hated Skye. Not a question just an opinion. She was so annoying and always putting herself and others in unnecessary danger without regard for anything. She was so bratty and combative - and not in a fun way. It just got tired. She didn’t have any character growth and was basically the same character the whole book, which was spoiled and annoying. She didn’t do anything likeable.
Overall, it was not a great experience and I wouldn’t recommend this.
May 17, 2023
I loved this book! I was on the edge of my seat every step of the way!
On her way from London to meet her betrothed, Skye Kinsdale's ship is captured by pirates. The swoony Silver Hawk is determined to have her as his own and stakes his claim on her. She is strong willed and determined to escape before he can have his way. This heroine leads the pirate on a wild chase for her heart. Even when she puts them in danger, he is determined to possess her and protect her from all others, including her betrothed.
Overall, an entertaining, passionate pirate adventure with a twist.
Tropes: Kidnapping, Enemies-to-lovers
Content warning: violence, threats of SA
My rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5
***Mild Spoiler***
My only complaint throughout this book is Skye's constant need to remind him that he is a pirate and will hang for his crimes. It felt repetitive and tiresome as her only excuse to not give into her feelings and keep fighting him at every turn.
On her way from London to meet her betrothed, Skye Kinsdale's ship is captured by pirates. The swoony Silver Hawk is determined to have her as his own and stakes his claim on her. She is strong willed and determined to escape before he can have his way. This heroine leads the pirate on a wild chase for her heart. Even when she puts them in danger, he is determined to possess her and protect her from all others, including her betrothed.
Overall, an entertaining, passionate pirate adventure with a twist.
Tropes: Kidnapping, Enemies-to-lovers
Content warning: violence, threats of SA
My rating: 5/5
Spice: 3/5
***Mild Spoiler***
My only complaint throughout this book is Skye's constant need to remind him that he is a pirate and will hang for his crimes. It felt repetitive and tiresome as her only excuse to not give into her feelings and keep fighting him at every turn.
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