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English Rogues and Grecian Goddesses #2
A Captain and a Rogue
Between the Devil and the deep blue sea
Captain Benjamin Forrester's mission is clear:
To Do: Travel to the Greek island of Melos and recover a mysterious statue.
Not To Do: Invoke the wrath of pirates by sailing away in the dead of night without the statue, but with a tempting yet completely forbidden stowaway!
Thessa Cherroll desperately needs Ben's help, so with the wind at their back, they set sail for the horizon. But in such close quarters, can either resist the temptations that surface during those long, hot days—and nights—at sea?
Captain Benjamin Forrester's mission is clear:
To Do: Travel to the Greek island of Melos and recover a mysterious statue.
Not To Do: Invoke the wrath of pirates by sailing away in the dead of night without the statue, but with a tempting yet completely forbidden stowaway!
Thessa Cherroll desperately needs Ben's help, so with the wind at their back, they set sail for the horizon. But in such close quarters, can either resist the temptations that surface during those long, hot days—and nights—at sea?
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First published November 25, 2014
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Liz Tyner
93 books41 followers In fifth grade, Liz's teacher encouraged the students to write plays, and allowed them to cast their classmates as the characters. Then the students stood in front of the class and read their lines. Liz scribbled as fast as she could to finish her Little Red Riding hood series by the end of the year. She was writing plays she knew would be produced and she could cast any of her friends in the roles. In a rural Oklahoma town of approximately 500 people, it was an incredible experience, particularly because the actors couldn't refuse their parts and the audience was already assembled.
Liz always planned to write a novel, but she believed that only people from an imaginary world in which Stephen King, Hemmingway or the Bronte sisters lived could become writers. Getting a book published felt like an impossible dream but it came true for Liz when Harlequin Historical published her debut novel.
Now Liz writes from her home on a small acreage and takes breaks from plotting to walk in the woods while taking photos of wildflowers and nature. No wolves are in the area—she hopes—and her stories still have a similar theme to the ones she penned in fifth grade...a heroine who triumphs and a happily ever after!
Liz always planned to write a novel, but she believed that only people from an imaginary world in which Stephen King, Hemmingway or the Bronte sisters lived could become writers. Getting a book published felt like an impossible dream but it came true for Liz when Harlequin Historical published her debut novel.
Now Liz writes from her home on a small acreage and takes breaks from plotting to walk in the woods while taking photos of wildflowers and nature. No wolves are in the area—she hopes—and her stories still have a similar theme to the ones she penned in fifth grade...a heroine who triumphs and a happily ever after!
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November 22, 2020
Bit of a let down. Not the story I expected from reading the back of the book 📚
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January 12, 2016Miniseries: English Rogues and Grecian Goddesses
July 24, 2016
Full disclosure - I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway.
I have to admit I have a soft spot for historical romances.
This book is the 2nd in a series, but it also works as a standalone.
The premise is Captain Forrester is sailing to a particular Greek island to recover an old statue. It is his sister-in-law who wants the statue, and if Captain Forrester can bring the statue back, he will own his boat free and clear (currently his older brother owns a half share in the boat). On the island, Captain Forrester has to choose between the statue or saving his sister-in-law's younger sisters (technically also Captain Forrester's sister-in-laws, but I thought describing it like that would get confusing). He saves the ladies, even though it means losing the chance to own his boat free and clear. From there most of the drama is Captain Forrester trying to resist the charms of Thessa (and vice-versa).
It was an entertaining read, a nice distraction, there is drama, some fighting, and a happy ending. There is some hinting that the three sisters are not regular people but possibly descended from greek gods, but that concept is not really explored that much in this book.
I have to admit I have a soft spot for historical romances.
This book is the 2nd in a series, but it also works as a standalone.
The premise is Captain Forrester is sailing to a particular Greek island to recover an old statue. It is his sister-in-law who wants the statue, and if Captain Forrester can bring the statue back, he will own his boat free and clear (currently his older brother owns a half share in the boat). On the island, Captain Forrester has to choose between the statue or saving his sister-in-law's younger sisters (technically also Captain Forrester's sister-in-laws, but I thought describing it like that would get confusing). He saves the ladies, even though it means losing the chance to own his boat free and clear. From there most of the drama is Captain Forrester trying to resist the charms of Thessa (and vice-versa).
It was an entertaining read, a nice distraction, there is drama, some fighting, and a happy ending. There is some hinting that the three sisters are not regular people but possibly descended from greek gods, but that concept is not really explored that much in this book.
April 19, 2015
You would think that as I am a lover of all things to do with Captains and Ships that i would have enjoyed this story better, i didn't. And it wasn't through lack of trying, I knew within the first 30 pages I wasn't going to enjoy this book but kept going as I always give stories a chance to change my mind.
The blurb on the back of the book paints a much more vibrant and exciting picture than the words inside do. The story is bland, the action nonexistent, their struggle with their attraction a few paragraphs only. The pirates weren't even pirates. This book was a let down from start to finish.
Would not recommend it, and it is certainly not staying within my possession for long.
The blurb on the back of the book paints a much more vibrant and exciting picture than the words inside do. The story is bland, the action nonexistent, their struggle with their attraction a few paragraphs only. The pirates weren't even pirates. This book was a let down from start to finish.
Would not recommend it, and it is certainly not staying within my possession for long.
September 15, 2015
An intriguing idea and beautifully written
March 15, 2015
Amazing! A must read!
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January 2, 2015Miniseries: English Rogues and Grecian Goddesses
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