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Rakes & Rebels: The Raveneau Family #1
Silver Storm
This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B005DJ93EW.
Set in 1781, during the Revolutionary War, SILVER STORM is the passionate tale of Andre Raveneau and Devon Lindsay who are thrown together when she stows away on his privateer after the British burn her home in New London, CT. The irresistible Captain Raveneau agrees to take her to Virginia to find her childhood sweetheart, but fate has other plans. Through intrigue, misunderstandings, and swashbuckling sea battles, Devon and Andre are swept away by a love that won’t be denied.
Set in 1781, during the Revolutionary War, SILVER STORM is the passionate tale of Andre Raveneau and Devon Lindsay who are thrown together when she stows away on his privateer after the British burn her home in New London, CT. The irresistible Captain Raveneau agrees to take her to Virginia to find her childhood sweetheart, but fate has other plans. Through intrigue, misunderstandings, and swashbuckling sea battles, Devon and Andre are swept away by a love that won’t be denied.
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First published July 12, 1979
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About the author
Cynthia Wright
59 books474 followersCynthia Wright is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, best known for her Rakes & Rebels series, 16 intertwining historical romances starring the irresistible Raveneau & Beauvisage families. Her other acclaimed series are Crowns & Kilts and Rogues Go West. Romantic Times Magazine hails Cynthia's novels as "Romance the way it was meant to be."
Cynthia lives in northern California. She enjoys riding a tandem bike and taking road trips in an airstream trailer with her Colombian-born husband, Alvaro & their corgi, Watson. She is also devoted to her two teenage grandsons who live nearby.
You are invited to visit Cynthia's website (where you can sign up for her newsletter and peruse the Books Page):
http://cynthiawrightauthor.com/
You are invited to join Cynthia's private Facebook reader group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/98606...
View her "Behind the Books" boards on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/cynthiawright77/
RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family series:
1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)
2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)
3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)
4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)
5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)
6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)
7 - HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)
8 - HER SECRET ROGUE (Anthony & Frederica)
9 - HIS FIERY ANGEL (Benedict & Camille)
10 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)
11 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)
RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family intertwines with RAKES & REBELS: The Beauvisage Family series:
1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)
2 -RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)
3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)
4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)
5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)
CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family
1 - YOU & NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimee)
2 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)
3 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona)
4 - RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette)
5 - QUEST OF THE HIGHLANDER (Lennox & Nora)
ROGUES GO WEST
1 - BRIGHTER THAN GOLD (Jack & Katie)
2 - IN A RENEGADE'S EMBRACE (Fox & Maddie)
3 - THE DUKE & THE COWGIRL (Geoff & Shelby)
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Cynthia lives in northern California. She enjoys riding a tandem bike and taking road trips in an airstream trailer with her Colombian-born husband, Alvaro & their corgi, Watson. She is also devoted to her two teenage grandsons who live nearby.
You are invited to visit Cynthia's website (where you can sign up for her newsletter and peruse the Books Page):
http://cynthiawrightauthor.com/
You are invited to join Cynthia's private Facebook reader group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/98606...
View her "Behind the Books" boards on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/cynthiawright77/
RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family series:
1 - SILVER STORM (André & Devon)
2 - HER HUSBAND, THE RAKE: a sequel novella (André & Devon)
3 - SMUGGLER'S MOON (Sebastian & Julia)
4 - THE SECRET OF LOVE (Gabriel & Isabella)
5 - SURRENDER THE STARS (Ryan & Lindsay)
6 - HIS MAKE-BELIEVE BRIDE (Justin & Mouette)
7 - HER IMPOSSIBLE HUSBAND (Justin & Mouette)
8 - HER SECRET ROGUE (Anthony & Frederica)
9 - HIS FIERY ANGEL (Benedict & Camille)
10 - HIS RECKLESS BARGAIN (Nathan & Adrienne)
11 - TEMPEST (Adam & Cathy)
RAKES & REBELS: The Raveneau Family intertwines with RAKES & REBELS: The Beauvisage Family series:
1 - STOLEN BY A PIRATE: a prequel novella to RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Jean-Philippe & Antonia)
2 -RESCUED BY A ROGUE (Alec & Caro)
3 - TOUCH THE SUN (Lion & Meagan)
4 - SPRING FIRES (Nicholai & Lisette)
5 - HER DANGEROUS VISCOUNT (Grey & Natalya)
CROWNS & KILTS: The St. Briac Family
1 - YOU & NO OTHER (Thomas & Aimee)
2 - OF ONE HEART (Andrew & Micheline)
3 - ABDUCTED AT THE ALTAR (Christophe & Fiona)
4 - RETURN OF THE LOST BRIDE (Ciaran & Violette)
5 - QUEST OF THE HIGHLANDER (Lennox & Nora)
ROGUES GO WEST
1 - BRIGHTER THAN GOLD (Jack & Katie)
2 - IN A RENEGADE'S EMBRACE (Fox & Maddie)
3 - THE DUKE & THE COWGIRL (Geoff & Shelby)
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May 22, 2021
Well, my stars....what the hell is this?
I suppose it's an eye-opener in terms of women's lib, but that doesn't exactly make for a compelling, enjoyable read. Our heroine, Devon Lindsay, is a simpering 18-year-old woman-child with a crush on theoverbearing misogynist "dashing" french privateer, Andre Raveneau. To say I didn't like either character would be a tragic understatement. Devon is the cliche; pouting, stomping her feet in indignation, crossing her arms, putting her nose in the air, etc. anytime something doesn't go exactly her way. I don't think she knows how to tell the truth, and she has the intelligence of a garden rake. Andre is a tool. He date rapes Devon, but it's all her fault. Of course.
Spare me. This story wasn't romantic, it was irritating. There wasn't really any "romance" just two emotionally void and immature assholes who couldn't keep their hands off each other. There's a Happily-Ever-After ending, of course, but I couldn't help imagining that wasn't the end. I like to imagine the two of them sailing right into the middle of a fleet of British warships and having their limbs blown off.
I suppose it's an eye-opener in terms of women's lib, but that doesn't exactly make for a compelling, enjoyable read. Our heroine, Devon Lindsay, is a simpering 18-year-old woman-child with a crush on the
Spare me. This story wasn't romantic, it was irritating. There wasn't really any "romance" just two emotionally void and immature assholes who couldn't keep their hands off each other. There's a Happily-Ever-After ending, of course, but I couldn't help imagining that wasn't the end. I like to imagine the two of them sailing right into the middle of a fleet of British warships and having their limbs blown off.
April 10, 2017
SPOILERS EVERYWHERE!!!
I'm not sure where to start with this. The beginning was fairly innocuous, detailing a couple years of Devon's adolescence and her fascination with André Raveneau, a privateer she sees around from time to time. Then when she's eighteen, they share a kiss in a carriage because... well, because she's innocent and tempting, that's why. And it was annoying when Raveneau was just so affected by this kiss even though he's been with several ladies before.
Shortly after this is when the leads got together, and I hated the middle part of the book for reasons I'll explain. The last 15% of the book wasn't terrible, however, so by the time I finished I'd lost much of my ire. Hence me not knowing where to start my review.
But no, I can't overlook the craptastic events of the middle. I have a duty to report them.
First, I don't understand why Devon and Raveneau are attracted to each other. She's nineteen when their relationship begins, but she's pretty immature and unworldly. He's thirty-two, I believe, and quite an aloof character. (Which I like, but not when there's ZERO personality to back it up.) He's a complete ass to Devon, except when he wants to sex her. Then he blames her for the initial sexing, by the way, since she was drunk, and even though he knew she was engaged. He literally told her it was her fault that they were doing it. Again, I don't know where the attraction lies, except they're both super hot, so... yeah.
Speaking of Devon's engagement, she agreed to marry her childhood friend Morgan, who sadly didn't grow out of his skinny awkward stage into the strapping man she'd hoped. But she goes to find him after her hometown is destroyed by British soldiers (which is when she gets "acquainted" with Raveneau in his ship's cabin). Raveneau does the annoying thing of constantly getting Morgan's name wrong when speaking to Devon, referring to him as "Merlin" or some other name he comes up with. SO STUPID.
THEN when Devon and Morgan are reunited, Raveneau takes it upon himself to arrange the wedding. Because he's so chill and paternal like that. But wait... he pays Morgan to go away so the wedding ceremony is actually a sham, and Raveneau comes to Devon's bed that night, initiating sex in the dark without even telling her what happened until after.
What the freaking HELL?
(For the record, I shipped Devon with almost every single character except Raveneau, despite knowing these other pairings would never happen. I shipped her with Morgan despite the author's attempt to make him as repulsive as possible, with Minter the steward, with the man who helps her by smuggling her onto Raveneau's ship, with Mr. Lane who was always disgusted at her presence and yet stared at her through his telescope, and probably someone else I forgot. But NOT Raveneau!)
And this is the unintended theme of the novel.
They separate for a while (I forget the reason), and this is where the Blue Jay, a spy of some sort, comes in. This is also where the lamest flirting I've ever read comes in.
He goes on like this for a while ("I don't know you!" "Do you wish to?"), even though this is the first time they've met, and she's delivering an important message having to do with the Revolutionary War. GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT, BIRD MAN. It was just so random and painful to read.
In case you didn't guess, Blue Jay is Raveneau. He tells her this at the end of the book, but this particular plot line never went anywhere.
Now they're having sex in his cabin every night (no detailed scenes, by the way) on the way to his house and Raveneau basically ignores her during the day. ANYWAY, this is all terrible, and there's more, but this review is already really long so I'll skip to the end. After a separation, during which Devon has Raveneau's baby at his house, they reunite when she tries to go home with Morgan and Raveneau comes upon them on his ship. Somehow Raveneau has done a complete turnaround and wants to settle down with Devon. Which would have been cute, but he didn't even grovel for his asshole-ness. They argue over the timeline of her pregnancy (he's got issues because of his father's cheating mistress), and Devon is upset because he doesn't seem to believe the baby is his. The author throws this adorable gem out:
This would have been SO CUTE if not for the entire rest of the book.
After this, everything was all lovey dovey, and I was so confused. Their relationship did a one-eighty with no good reason for it. If you're looking to read a romance about a dashing privateer and a spirited heroine, I recommend Captain of My Heart instead.
I'm not sure where to start with this. The beginning was fairly innocuous, detailing a couple years of Devon's adolescence and her fascination with André Raveneau, a privateer she sees around from time to time. Then when she's eighteen, they share a kiss in a carriage because... well, because she's innocent and tempting, that's why. And it was annoying when Raveneau was just so affected by this kiss even though he's been with several ladies before.
Shortly after this is when the leads got together, and I hated the middle part of the book for reasons I'll explain. The last 15% of the book wasn't terrible, however, so by the time I finished I'd lost much of my ire. Hence me not knowing where to start my review.
But no, I can't overlook the craptastic events of the middle. I have a duty to report them.
First, I don't understand why Devon and Raveneau are attracted to each other. She's nineteen when their relationship begins, but she's pretty immature and unworldly. He's thirty-two, I believe, and quite an aloof character. (Which I like, but not when there's ZERO personality to back it up.) He's a complete ass to Devon, except when he wants to sex her. Then he blames her for the initial sexing, by the way, since she was drunk, and even though he knew she was engaged. He literally told her it was her fault that they were doing it. Again, I don't know where the attraction lies, except they're both super hot, so... yeah.
Speaking of Devon's engagement, she agreed to marry her childhood friend Morgan, who sadly didn't grow out of his skinny awkward stage into the strapping man she'd hoped. But she goes to find him after her hometown is destroyed by British soldiers (which is when she gets "acquainted" with Raveneau in his ship's cabin). Raveneau does the annoying thing of constantly getting Morgan's name wrong when speaking to Devon, referring to him as "Merlin" or some other name he comes up with. SO STUPID.
THEN when Devon and Morgan are reunited, Raveneau takes it upon himself to arrange the wedding. Because he's so chill and paternal like that. But wait... he pays Morgan to go away so the wedding ceremony is actually a sham, and Raveneau comes to Devon's bed that night, initiating sex in the dark without even telling her what happened until after.
What the freaking HELL?
(For the record, I shipped Devon with almost every single character except Raveneau, despite knowing these other pairings would never happen. I shipped her with Morgan despite the author's attempt to make him as repulsive as possible, with Minter the steward, with the man who helps her by smuggling her onto Raveneau's ship, with Mr. Lane who was always disgusted at her presence and yet stared at her through his telescope, and probably someone else I forgot. But NOT Raveneau!)
At this moment, even his respect seemed beyond her grasp.
And this is the unintended theme of the novel.
They separate for a while (I forget the reason), and this is where the Blue Jay, a spy of some sort, comes in. This is also where the lamest flirting I've ever read comes in.
"What are you doing here?" Blue Jay asked in a husky, French-accented voice.
"Azalea hurt her ankle. I discovered her, so she asked me to do her—errand."
"What is your name?" His eyes glittered as he loomed over her.
"Devon."
"You are very beautiful, Devon." One side of his mouth curved upward.
She blushed for the first time in a week. "Me?"
"Do you wish me to insist?"
He goes on like this for a while ("I don't know you!" "Do you wish to?"), even though this is the first time they've met, and she's delivering an important message having to do with the Revolutionary War. GET YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT, BIRD MAN. It was just so random and painful to read.
In case you didn't guess, Blue Jay is Raveneau. He tells her this at the end of the book, but this particular plot line never went anywhere.
Now they're having sex in his cabin every night (no detailed scenes, by the way) on the way to his house and Raveneau basically ignores her during the day. ANYWAY, this is all terrible, and there's more, but this review is already really long so I'll skip to the end. After a separation, during which Devon has Raveneau's baby at his house, they reunite when she tries to go home with Morgan and Raveneau comes upon them on his ship. Somehow Raveneau has done a complete turnaround and wants to settle down with Devon. Which would have been cute, but he didn't even grovel for his asshole-ness. They argue over the timeline of her pregnancy (he's got issues because of his father's cheating mistress), and Devon is upset because he doesn't seem to believe the baby is his. The author throws this adorable gem out:
"Do you hear what you are saying? Even we fools know how much time elapses between conception and birth. Are you asking me to believe you over simple mathematics?"
"Yes!" Tears sparkled in her eyes.
"All right," he whispered. "I believe you."
This would have been SO CUTE if not for the entire rest of the book.
After this, everything was all lovey dovey, and I was so confused. Their relationship did a one-eighty with no good reason for it. If you're looking to read a romance about a dashing privateer and a spirited heroine, I recommend Captain of My Heart instead.
April 26, 2021
So I started reading Silver Storm, and then putting it down; it was sweet, but sometimes too sweet and I have enough cavities. Then halfway through it changes in tone. Our previously gentleman hero does a 180 and turns into a lecherous jerk. It was great and I wanted more!
The first half involves a sensuous French privateer Andre Raveneau escorting orphaned Devon Lindsay to her fiance in Virginia at the end of the American Revolution. The girl is obviously not in love with her missing man, but devoted to him out a weird sense of commitment. All the while this tall, gorgeous gray-eyed Frenchman plays nice and Devon stomps her foot and plays hard to get. Andre was such a gentleman, I wondered where this was going. But oh, he has a plan--a cunning plan--to trap his strawberry-haired prey and when he finally gets what he wants, he plans just as cruelly to be rid of her, eagerly awaiting his next new lay.
In one scene Andre attempts to seduce his ex-mistress while her brother and new husband play cards downstairs and Devon, his current mistress, naps. But poor Devon wakes up, and witnesses the dog's hounding:
"It had been so long. He pulled her gown open and her breast spilled out like ripe, round melons..."
He's jerk all right, but he's French, so it evens out. I enjoyed the break from the English heroes that dominate Historical Romancelandia. There's something about a Frenchman that's so sexy. I can listen to Eric Ripert recite recipes all day...
Years ago I read a book that designated romance novels, specifically bodice rippers into two genres: "Sweet" or "Savage". (Even though it was Kathleen Woodiwiss who started the bodice ripper genre it was Rosemary Rogers that gave it a name.) Sweet defined a story with a hero who may be a cruel, callous, forceful or cheat, but he is the heroine's one and only. In a "Savage" styled-romance anything and everything goes. In Silver Storm's case although we have the heroine almost-raped, her bodice ripped, she is abandoned and cheated on, it's still sweet. But it's very spicy too!
One nit to pick: a reference to "Empire"-styled gowns in the early 1780's when Napoleon wasn't crowned Emperor until 20 years later.
This book would have excellent if not for the slow start. But once it gets there...oh my.
4 stars/B-
The first half involves a sensuous French privateer Andre Raveneau escorting orphaned Devon Lindsay to her fiance in Virginia at the end of the American Revolution. The girl is obviously not in love with her missing man, but devoted to him out a weird sense of commitment. All the while this tall, gorgeous gray-eyed Frenchman plays nice and Devon stomps her foot and plays hard to get. Andre was such a gentleman, I wondered where this was going. But oh, he has a plan--a cunning plan--to trap his strawberry-haired prey and when he finally gets what he wants, he plans just as cruelly to be rid of her, eagerly awaiting his next new lay.
In one scene Andre attempts to seduce his ex-mistress while her brother and new husband play cards downstairs and Devon, his current mistress, naps. But poor Devon wakes up, and witnesses the dog's hounding:
"It had been so long. He pulled her gown open and her breast spilled out like ripe, round melons..."
He's jerk all right, but he's French, so it evens out. I enjoyed the break from the English heroes that dominate Historical Romancelandia. There's something about a Frenchman that's so sexy. I can listen to Eric Ripert recite recipes all day...
Years ago I read a book that designated romance novels, specifically bodice rippers into two genres: "Sweet" or "Savage". (Even though it was Kathleen Woodiwiss who started the bodice ripper genre it was Rosemary Rogers that gave it a name.) Sweet defined a story with a hero who may be a cruel, callous, forceful or cheat, but he is the heroine's one and only. In a "Savage" styled-romance anything and everything goes. In Silver Storm's case although we have the heroine almost-raped, her bodice ripped, she is abandoned and cheated on, it's still sweet. But it's very spicy too!
One nit to pick: a reference to "Empire"-styled gowns in the early 1780's when Napoleon wasn't crowned Emperor until 20 years later.
This book would have excellent if not for the slow start. But once it gets there...oh my.
4 stars/B-
dnf
December 7, 2018Listening to audio, which was ok if a bit monotone. It was cheaper than a usual audio, so I wasn’t complaining. Heroine is the old school foot-stompy spitfire always running blindly into trouble. I was still enjoying it though. Good, cheesy nostalgia.
DNFd because apparently this is a neutered version of the original. Nope, nope, nope. I understand authors likely feel pressure to do this, but still drives me batty, especially when it’s not explicitly stated that the book has been neutered. I can’t enjoy flashing sapphire eyes and stompy feet unless a few bodices are actually ripped.
DNFd because apparently this is a neutered version of the original. Nope, nope, nope. I understand authors likely feel pressure to do this, but still drives me batty, especially when it’s not explicitly stated that the book has been neutered. I can’t enjoy flashing sapphire eyes and stompy feet unless a few bodices are actually ripped.
May 28, 2013
Solid 4 Stars
If you're in the mood for a good Bodice Ripper, you can't get much better than Silver Storm. It's an oldie but goodie.
If you're in the mood for a good Bodice Ripper, you can't get much better than Silver Storm. It's an oldie but goodie.
May 26, 2013
Check out the cover for this and compare to this,
The story begins in New London, Connecticut in 1775. Devon Lindsay and her childhood sweetheart have their lives mapped out, but all that is swept into the dust when she meets dashing French privateer Andre Raveneau. After the town is sacked by the Red Coats, she's *rescued* by one of Andre's crew members who dresses her as a boy and stows her away on ship (he's in it for the sex). Andre discovers her in the nick of time and...
You can pretty much guess the rest. A few battles at sea, a few misunderstandings since neither one can admit they're in love. A few too many mentions of Devon's "impudent breasts". Lots of steamy kisses and rolls in the hay (although not overly explicit), plus plots from the sidelines trying to keep our pair apart. Very typical of what you will find in the older 80s bodice rippers, and entertaining enough to keep me reading, although Devon is one of those foot-stomping, go anywhere she darned well pleases no matter what the men folk tell her to do kind of Miss. I confess to having a lower tolerance level for heroines like Devon, hence a somewhat lower rating than the other reviewers. Hats off to the author getting her books reissued in e-book format. Would like to see a lot more of these oldies brought back to life.
The story begins in New London, Connecticut in 1775. Devon Lindsay and her childhood sweetheart have their lives mapped out, but all that is swept into the dust when she meets dashing French privateer Andre Raveneau. After the town is sacked by the Red Coats, she's *rescued* by one of Andre's crew members who dresses her as a boy and stows her away on ship (he's in it for the sex). Andre discovers her in the nick of time and...
You can pretty much guess the rest. A few battles at sea, a few misunderstandings since neither one can admit they're in love. A few too many mentions of Devon's "impudent breasts". Lots of steamy kisses and rolls in the hay (although not overly explicit), plus plots from the sidelines trying to keep our pair apart. Very typical of what you will find in the older 80s bodice rippers, and entertaining enough to keep me reading, although Devon is one of those foot-stomping, go anywhere she darned well pleases no matter what the men folk tell her to do kind of Miss. I confess to having a lower tolerance level for heroines like Devon, hence a somewhat lower rating than the other reviewers. Hats off to the author getting her books reissued in e-book format. Would like to see a lot more of these oldies brought back to life.
June 20, 2019
I hate Bodice Rippers so why did I read it?
I have only myself to blame. It was definitely it's definitely old school. And he wasn't the greatest hero for sure. I liked Devon and he did love her at the end, even though he was a jerk for a lot of the book. I don't think he was faithful either but I only remember the part where he kissed and touched his former mistress while the heroine watched. That really sucked. And he almost hooked up with two other former lovers too. Just not what I want from a hero. I never saw him grovel for anything either. I won't read this again. Not safe for me. I have other books by this author but I may need to just delete them. Pretty disappointing story for me. She deserved better.
I have only myself to blame. It was definitely it's definitely old school. And he wasn't the greatest hero for sure. I liked Devon and he did love her at the end, even though he was a jerk for a lot of the book. I don't think he was faithful either but I only remember the part where he kissed and touched his former mistress while the heroine watched. That really sucked. And he almost hooked up with two other former lovers too. Just not what I want from a hero. I never saw him grovel for anything either. I won't read this again. Not safe for me. I have other books by this author but I may need to just delete them. Pretty disappointing story for me. She deserved better.
January 2, 2012
This was an interesting read with a few problems. The book started off with a bang. Andre our hero is simple delicious. His sex appeal is potent. After all, it’s rare that you find a book with two friends genuinely in love with the hero. I was eating it up! The story started to become a bit too predictably after a while though, and although the heroine’s fiancé made things entertaining, he wasn’t nearly a good enough rival for Andre. It would have been more interesting if he had giving Andre a run for his money. This was definitely not a hard core bodice ripper but a bodice ripper nonetheless. The hero does get a little more wicked as the story moves along and that’s when the book started to get really good IMO. There is cheating from the hero and also a slap that maybe the faint of heart would rather not read.
September 19, 2023
Cute colonial romance -- Andre Raveneau is one sexy pirate, and Devon Lindsay is an adorable heroine!
September 19, 2018
Don't believe I've ever read anything about this author so it would be my first time. I thought the story started off a bit slow detailing her adolescent years and first coming face to face with Raveneau. There, at 13 years she is captivated by a man nearly 30 years of age. Hmmm go figure. Then the story moves on and now she is 18 years to his what???not sure. They eventually share a kiss and when she turns 19 years they start a relationship.
Not sure about his fascination for her but it is understandably that her fascination with him is because he loves the sea just as her father did. So some blood runs through her veins from parentage. As I got further on in the story, it became a little dry and I tired of reading but I can say close to the end it picked up which pushed me to completion.
Was not fond of this particular read, but others may like it. I am modestly giving this 3-Stars and thats only because I like the cover.
3-Stars
Not sure about his fascination for her but it is understandably that her fascination with him is because he loves the sea just as her father did. So some blood runs through her veins from parentage. As I got further on in the story, it became a little dry and I tired of reading but I can say close to the end it picked up which pushed me to completion.
Was not fond of this particular read, but others may like it. I am modestly giving this 3-Stars and thats only because I like the cover.
3-Stars
February 26, 2024
Read: 2/26/24
3.5 stars for the KU version
Between okay to good
I'm reviewing the KU VERSION, not the original book. I have a feeling that their version probably left out somethings from the 1979 Bodice-ripper
This is not a bad story it just isn't a standout in its genre! The H was the best part! Andre was a sexy, womanizing piratavteer- my kind of man, at least in a hr.
The h was way too naive and irritating! She loves Andre but picks a fight every time she's sees him. Luckily, she did finally mature, and it improved the romance in the story.
All in all, I liked this book, but I doubt I'll read it again. Though, I might read the next book
3.5 stars for the KU version
Between okay to good
I'm reviewing the KU VERSION, not the original book. I have a feeling that their version probably left out somethings from the 1979 Bodice-ripper
This is not a bad story it just isn't a standout in its genre! The H was the best part! Andre was a sexy, womanizing piratavteer- my kind of man, at least in a hr.
The h was way too naive and irritating! She loves Andre but picks a fight every time she's sees him. Luckily, she did finally mature, and it improved the romance in the story.
All in all, I liked this book, but I doubt I'll read it again. Though, I might read the next book
May 8, 2025
Age gap, the fmc has had a crush on the older H since she was a child. She sees him
Through the years come to her port city as he is a privateer. There’s alot of history about TV the American revolution. Some cheating scenes etc. but not too angsty or memorable because I’ve basically forgotten less than a week later. Note to self— don’t procrastinate writ in a short review asap! Andre the H is a dashing Frenchman that all the women want and Devon is a very young milk toast sort of girl Who follows him around with stars n her eyes until he finally notices her—- even then it takes him ages to even remember her name.
Through the years come to her port city as he is a privateer. There’s alot of history about TV the American revolution. Some cheating scenes etc. but not too angsty or memorable because I’ve basically forgotten less than a week later. Note to self— don’t procrastinate writ in a short review asap! Andre the H is a dashing Frenchman that all the women want and Devon is a very young milk toast sort of girl Who follows him around with stars n her eyes until he finally notices her—- even then it takes him ages to even remember her name.
March 24, 2016
I was stoked to find this old bodice ripper for free on Amazon with audible narration available for a discount rate. Unfortunately, I wish I hadn't spent my money on this one. The writing was extremely juvenile to me and wholly lacking the maturity I would expect from a 38 y/o hero and a historical heroine over the age of 18. Set during the time of the Revolutionary War, there is a lot of room for action and world building... but both were severely lacking in this story. When you think you are about to get some fast-paced action, it halts abruptly and goes in another direction.
The heroine, Devon, hit all of my annoying heroine traits. She acted childish, had no common sense, and was always yelling at the hero. She acted entitled and threw a temper tantrum at every turn. She was fickle and seemed to fall in like/lust/love with men at the drop of a hat. Or she is passionately kissing the hero, then slapping him. Or begging him to take her virginity, then yelling that he took advantage. I don't think I have ever wanted to shake a character quite so much.
I can't really say much about the hero, Andre Raveneau, other than that he is a French privateer. His personality was flat and aloof, and I didn't really understand his attraction to Devon. If I was him, I would have thrown her overboard after the first or second temper tantrum. However after reading some of the other reviews, Andre turns into a big ol' douche canoe sleeping with the heroine's best friend, sneaking into the marriage bed, and all kinds of other creeptastic behavior.
The narration of this story was way off for me as well. These old bodice rippers tend to have a darker theme so I think you need a somber, or at least serious, narrative tone. This narrator was way too animated and brought out the immaturity of all the characters. It was odd - I am not used to these books sounding so upbeat. It didn't match the story at all. And why do half the characters sound like Ellie Mae and Jethro Clampett with even some Opie Taylor thrown in? Seriously - they are in Connecticut, not the deep south. And our French privateer hero had no French accent at all (unless he was calling her "mon petit chat"). Not only were the accents off, but the whole manner of speech seemed wrong for the time period. It was weird.
I'm sad to say that this insipid book gives good ol' bodice rippers a bad name. DNF at Chapter 13 - approximately 60% I think. Hard to tell w/ the audible version.
The heroine, Devon, hit all of my annoying heroine traits. She acted childish, had no common sense, and was always yelling at the hero. She acted entitled and threw a temper tantrum at every turn. She was fickle and seemed to fall in like/lust/love with men at the drop of a hat. Or she is passionately kissing the hero, then slapping him. Or begging him to take her virginity, then yelling that he took advantage. I don't think I have ever wanted to shake a character quite so much.
I can't really say much about the hero, Andre Raveneau, other than that he is a French privateer. His personality was flat and aloof, and I didn't really understand his attraction to Devon. If I was him, I would have thrown her overboard after the first or second temper tantrum. However after reading some of the other reviews, Andre turns into a big ol' douche canoe sleeping with the heroine's best friend, sneaking into the marriage bed, and all kinds of other creeptastic behavior.
The narration of this story was way off for me as well. These old bodice rippers tend to have a darker theme so I think you need a somber, or at least serious, narrative tone. This narrator was way too animated and brought out the immaturity of all the characters. It was odd - I am not used to these books sounding so upbeat. It didn't match the story at all. And why do half the characters sound like Ellie Mae and Jethro Clampett with even some Opie Taylor thrown in? Seriously - they are in Connecticut, not the deep south. And our French privateer hero had no French accent at all (unless he was calling her "mon petit chat"). Not only were the accents off, but the whole manner of speech seemed wrong for the time period. It was weird.
I'm sad to say that this insipid book gives good ol' bodice rippers a bad name. DNF at Chapter 13 - approximately 60% I think. Hard to tell w/ the audible version.
March 27, 2013
Rating 4.75
Revolutionary War Era
Some tones of BR situations between H and h
Currently listed FREE on Amazon Kindle as is 2nd in this series CAROLYN
Great writing. This story kept me thoroughly entertained the night I started it until 4:00 a.m. I chuckled and at times laughed out loud thru every chapter in the first 3/4's of this book.
The feisty little wild child heroine was wonderful. There's a scene when she is overcome with her outrage at the Hero and quickly jumps up on a chair so she can get right in his face and yell at this overwhelming sexy, dark and dangerous Privateer Captain eye ball to eye ball. That did it for me. Makes me laugh now while I think of it. What a ferocious little stinker. I couldn't help but love her character. During much of the story she is Out of Control...with her mouth, her emotions, and her behavior. Which inevitably comes back to bite her when she is confronted with the consequences of her antics. Usually when this happens in a story I cringe. because I know I'm going to get uncomfortable when the s--t hits the fan. But this author displayed a talent to pull off this type of situation without that cringe factor, every time.
And the Captain ... cross between a sophisticated gentleman and a dangerous French Privateer Sea Captain who was way too masculine and sexy for me to allow common sense to kick in so I could go to bed at a decent hour. This man could only live within the pages of a woman's romance fantasy novel. This woman's anyway.
The darkness in his character slowly develops and doesn't really recieve the light of clarity til near the end of the story. Until that occurs, his dominate ultra self control starts to crack. Thanks to the effect of his little spitfire.
Towards the end she grows a bit more mature which I appreciated. I say appreciated because at times there seemed such a gulf between these two in their maturity levels that it made the man/woman relationship feel a bit off.
Action packed and never a dull moment, I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. I plan to read CAROLYN, the next book in this series. If that one is as fun I'll pick up the rest in the series. I do like the way this author weaves a story.
Revolutionary War Era
Some tones of BR situations between H and h
Currently listed FREE on Amazon Kindle as is 2nd in this series CAROLYN
Great writing. This story kept me thoroughly entertained the night I started it until 4:00 a.m. I chuckled and at times laughed out loud thru every chapter in the first 3/4's of this book.
The feisty little wild child heroine was wonderful. There's a scene when she is overcome with her outrage at the Hero and quickly jumps up on a chair so she can get right in his face and yell at this overwhelming sexy, dark and dangerous Privateer Captain eye ball to eye ball. That did it for me. Makes me laugh now while I think of it. What a ferocious little stinker. I couldn't help but love her character. During much of the story she is Out of Control...with her mouth, her emotions, and her behavior. Which inevitably comes back to bite her when she is confronted with the consequences of her antics. Usually when this happens in a story I cringe. because I know I'm going to get uncomfortable when the s--t hits the fan. But this author displayed a talent to pull off this type of situation without that cringe factor, every time.
And the Captain ... cross between a sophisticated gentleman and a dangerous French Privateer Sea Captain who was way too masculine and sexy for me to allow common sense to kick in so I could go to bed at a decent hour. This man could only live within the pages of a woman's romance fantasy novel. This woman's anyway.
The darkness in his character slowly develops and doesn't really recieve the light of clarity til near the end of the story. Until that occurs, his dominate ultra self control starts to crack. Thanks to the effect of his little spitfire.
Towards the end she grows a bit more mature which I appreciated. I say appreciated because at times there seemed such a gulf between these two in their maturity levels that it made the man/woman relationship feel a bit off.
Action packed and never a dull moment, I was thoroughly entertained the entire time. I plan to read CAROLYN, the next book in this series. If that one is as fun I'll pick up the rest in the series. I do like the way this author weaves a story.
September 3, 2015
I have a few problems with this book.First of all the justifications for the actions the characters make are weak. There is no logical reason why either of these characters would act or speak in the manner they do. The writer also does not get into the head of the male character enough which leaves his character flat and shallow. The female is stupid and childish, I cared little for her. I gave it two stars because I was interested in knowing the outcome, so I suppose that means something. I would not recommend this one to any serious Historical Romance reader.
February 24, 2012
A Privateer Rogue and a Young Innocent: Superb Storytelling in this 18th Century Romance!
First in the Raveneau series, this wonderful story is set in the late 18th century, mostly in the waters off the coast of America in the time of the Revolutionary War when the French were allied with America in fighting off the British and the privateers were an important part of the young country's defenses.
Young Devon Lindsey grew up in in New London, Connecticut and dreamed of adventures at sea borrowed from the stories of her sea captain father. She meets the famous French privateer, Captain Andre Raveneau, when she is only 12, and he mesmerizes her. At 17, he steals a kiss in a carriage. Though he quickly forgot it, she never did. A year later, the British attack New London and while the whole town is burning, Devon is saved by a lecherous sailor who steals her aboard Raveneau's ship, the Black Eagle. There she again encounters the famous captain. This time he steals more than a kiss.
This is a superbly told, well-written complex tale. I can't do justice to it in a short review, but I can say it held me captive for 341 pages. The hero, who has a low opinion of women from his father's mistress, is a cad who seems to flit from one woman's bed to the next for the entire book. Devon is a guileless 18-year-old innocent who seems to have bad judgment for most of the book as she seeks adventure and is enthralled by the man of legend she cannot resist. How they come together and the twists and turns of the tale of the war raging around them is a great story. It was my first by Wright but I have since bought all in this series. For the lover of classic historical romance who is tired of the light fluff so frequently offered today, this is the book for you.
Please note: I read the paperback (original) version; I understand the eBook has only minor changes.
The Raveneau Series:
SILVER STORM
SURRENDER THE STARS
SILVER SEA (originally released as BARBADOS)
TEMPEST (to be released in 2012)
If you like to read in time sequence, as I do, here are the intertwined Raveneau and Beauvisage series in chronological order:
1780 - SILVER STORM
1783 - CAROLINE
1789 - TOUCH THE SUN
1793 - SPRING FIRES
1814 - SURRENDER THE STARS
1814 - NATALYA
1818 - SILVER SEA (originally BARBADOS)
1903 - TEMPEST (to be published in 2012)
First in the Raveneau series, this wonderful story is set in the late 18th century, mostly in the waters off the coast of America in the time of the Revolutionary War when the French were allied with America in fighting off the British and the privateers were an important part of the young country's defenses.
Young Devon Lindsey grew up in in New London, Connecticut and dreamed of adventures at sea borrowed from the stories of her sea captain father. She meets the famous French privateer, Captain Andre Raveneau, when she is only 12, and he mesmerizes her. At 17, he steals a kiss in a carriage. Though he quickly forgot it, she never did. A year later, the British attack New London and while the whole town is burning, Devon is saved by a lecherous sailor who steals her aboard Raveneau's ship, the Black Eagle. There she again encounters the famous captain. This time he steals more than a kiss.
This is a superbly told, well-written complex tale. I can't do justice to it in a short review, but I can say it held me captive for 341 pages. The hero, who has a low opinion of women from his father's mistress, is a cad who seems to flit from one woman's bed to the next for the entire book. Devon is a guileless 18-year-old innocent who seems to have bad judgment for most of the book as she seeks adventure and is enthralled by the man of legend she cannot resist. How they come together and the twists and turns of the tale of the war raging around them is a great story. It was my first by Wright but I have since bought all in this series. For the lover of classic historical romance who is tired of the light fluff so frequently offered today, this is the book for you.
Please note: I read the paperback (original) version; I understand the eBook has only minor changes.
The Raveneau Series:
SILVER STORM
SURRENDER THE STARS
SILVER SEA (originally released as BARBADOS)
TEMPEST (to be released in 2012)
If you like to read in time sequence, as I do, here are the intertwined Raveneau and Beauvisage series in chronological order:
1780 - SILVER STORM
1783 - CAROLINE
1789 - TOUCH THE SUN
1793 - SPRING FIRES
1814 - SURRENDER THE STARS
1814 - NATALYA
1818 - SILVER SEA (originally BARBADOS)
1903 - TEMPEST (to be published in 2012)
July 27, 2012
I give this book 2 stars because I at least finished it. It is not well written. I am just perplexed by the reviews given this book stating how well written it is! Yes, the plot had promise, but the dialogue is stilted and...juvenile, for lack of a better word. I think a 7th grade creative writing assignment could potentially contain better dialogue. The formulaic plot was easy to predict, but could have made for a really great book nonetheless with better dialogue, MUCH stronger character development, and by working the period attitudes and customs more strongly into the characters' actions and opinions (and there are mistakes in regards to the period--ugh). Every other period romance I've read just about beats this one. Whole parts of this book could have been cut without damaging the story line at all. The lack of character development left me wondering why they said or did a lot of what they said or did--definitely not enough consistency. All these little flip-flops in the characters' personas could have gone unquestioned if the author worked harder at laying the groundwork. Even the love scenes were just okay, and once I got into this book a good bit, I figured that they must be the reason this romance novel was published, and that's a stretch. If you want to read about a bratty, whiny heroine and a complete and utter jerk of a hero, who have a few mediocre rolls in the hay, then this book is for you.
January 2, 2012
The main character can be completely frustrating: she is naive and believes she knows everything. As the story progresses, one would believe that she is maturing and learning, but no. Both of the main characters are true to their personalities until the end, with Andre bending slightly to his new life.
I was relieved at the way some of the plot lines ended (very little death/bloodshed) and happy to hear how some things were wrapped up so nicely, it was like the author tied a bow on it.
This book does not get more stars because frankly I think some of it was too obvious (I can't say much or it will give the book away, but seriously Blue Jay?). I am also annoyed that, in the end, Devon gets everything she wants on a silver platter and hasn't learned a thing.
If you have spare time and don't mind a drawn out love story this is good. If you like male leads who are hard to get and will sleep with anything with a vagina, then this is for you!
I was relieved at the way some of the plot lines ended (very little death/bloodshed) and happy to hear how some things were wrapped up so nicely, it was like the author tied a bow on it.
This book does not get more stars because frankly I think some of it was too obvious (I can't say much or it will give the book away, but seriously Blue Jay?). I am also annoyed that, in the end, Devon gets everything she wants on a silver platter and hasn't learned a thing.
If you have spare time and don't mind a drawn out love story this is good. If you like male leads who are hard to get and will sleep with anything with a vagina, then this is for you!
March 14, 2017
I just realized this book is older than me.
sweetheart I mean no disrespect, but you are one horrible little book.
idiotic heroine, doesn't know her feelings, fight the hero unnecessarily. I guess the writer thought picking a fight meant courage? I was so blinded by my irritation at the heroine to notice whether the writing was any good. it probably wasn't horrible. maybe this kind of style was popular then. this heroine is annoying and stupid. ahhh I am so frustrated by this heroine. I didn't notice anything else.
sweetheart I mean no disrespect, but you are one horrible little book.
idiotic heroine, doesn't know her feelings, fight the hero unnecessarily. I guess the writer thought picking a fight meant courage? I was so blinded by my irritation at the heroine to notice whether the writing was any good. it probably wasn't horrible. maybe this kind of style was popular then. this heroine is annoying and stupid. ahhh I am so frustrated by this heroine. I didn't notice anything else.
March 11, 2025
I'm just not interested in date rape, much less implied cheating on a wedding night, and heroines that act like their a goddess but I'm reality their actually a spoiled immature child. Ugh. As such, she's eighteen and he's thirty two? I think? Something like that. Ew. 1 ⭐.
May 27, 2015
I wanted an "oldie but a goodie". Instead, I got a self-entitled, whiney 18-year-old brat who should have been thrown overboard after her umpteenth temper tantrum. And Raveneau, our heroic captain, twitches his lips at her antics. Standard response.
I stopped reading at about 30%. Couldn't take it anymore. DNF, unfortunately.
I stopped reading at about 30%. Couldn't take it anymore. DNF, unfortunately.
December 6, 2015
The British are coming!
I always wanted to say that! When the British attack New London, Devon finds herself homeless as they attack and burn down the town. A man finds her and offers to help sneaking her onto a ship. It's when she meets Andre a handsome furiously intimidating man. What happens next? You will have to read to find out.
I always wanted to say that! When the British attack New London, Devon finds herself homeless as they attack and burn down the town. A man finds her and offers to help sneaking her onto a ship. It's when she meets Andre a handsome furiously intimidating man. What happens next? You will have to read to find out.
October 3, 2014
This is one of those books that I kept reading in-spite of disliking many aspects. I generally enjoy Historical reads, this is unique because it is set during the American Revolution. It has a great mix of true history in this action packed fiction.
The main problem I have with this book is the immaturity of the main character, Devon. It is only slightly more annoying than the overbearing attitude of the male lead Andre. I hate to compare books but this feels like 50 Shades during the Revolution, minus the BDSM. The girl is all innocent virgin taken with the controlling powerful Captain. People who enjoy that dynamic will love this book.
Despite my issues with the main characters, I was still intrigued by the story. It has a great pace and a lot happens to keep the reader engaged. The story telling is great, it just was not a theme that I adored. Devon was too immature and Andre felt manipulative. I really was not buying into the love story. More of a girlish crush on an egotistic guy. The end did have a touch more romance, I just wished it had flowed through the story.
The narrative is mixed, it mostly switches between the leads POV, but there are a few supporting cast's thoughts. This style helps to make the story fuller and gives insight into the characters.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emily Beresford. She does a lovely job with the voices and keeping things consistent. She has a great feel for Devon, really makes her far more like-able. She has a terrific pace in the read, it makes the story move along. I am definitely going to look for more of her readings.
Overall, this was a interesting story and I was entertained in-spite of myself. The combination of a unique genre, the American Revolution, and a great narrator made the book a solid good read.
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings were my own.
The main problem I have with this book is the immaturity of the main character, Devon. It is only slightly more annoying than the overbearing attitude of the male lead Andre. I hate to compare books but this feels like 50 Shades during the Revolution, minus the BDSM. The girl is all innocent virgin taken with the controlling powerful Captain. People who enjoy that dynamic will love this book.
Despite my issues with the main characters, I was still intrigued by the story. It has a great pace and a lot happens to keep the reader engaged. The story telling is great, it just was not a theme that I adored. Devon was too immature and Andre felt manipulative. I really was not buying into the love story. More of a girlish crush on an egotistic guy. The end did have a touch more romance, I just wished it had flowed through the story.
The narrative is mixed, it mostly switches between the leads POV, but there are a few supporting cast's thoughts. This style helps to make the story fuller and gives insight into the characters.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emily Beresford. She does a lovely job with the voices and keeping things consistent. She has a great feel for Devon, really makes her far more like-able. She has a terrific pace in the read, it makes the story move along. I am definitely going to look for more of her readings.
Overall, this was a interesting story and I was entertained in-spite of myself. The combination of a unique genre, the American Revolution, and a great narrator made the book a solid good read.
Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings were my own.
May 22, 2013
Actually, I loved it.
The dangerous sparks that flew between Andre and Devon, all brought about by chemistry.
Admittedly, he was a bit of a bounder, but then again Devon seemed to behave just as badly. Possibly should could be forgiven just a bit of that, as she was so young and had been through quite a bit.
Lovely twist towards the end when she finds out about how her Mother died (no point asking, I'm not giving you a spoiler!). It's amazing that what you think you want, and what you end up with are sometimes wildly disparate.
All in all a great read with a lovely swash-buckling hero and highly recommended if pirates, or indeed love and romance are your thing.
I've put the other books in the two inter-twining series (see above) on my "To Read" List over at Good Reads.
Having given this a bit of thought, and decided to give it 5 stars on Amazon/Good Reads. It was too good for just 4 - if I could hand out half stars, it would have been a 4.5 rating.
The dangerous sparks that flew between Andre and Devon, all brought about by chemistry.
Admittedly, he was a bit of a bounder, but then again Devon seemed to behave just as badly. Possibly should could be forgiven just a bit of that, as she was so young and had been through quite a bit.
Lovely twist towards the end when she finds out about how her Mother died (no point asking, I'm not giving you a spoiler!). It's amazing that what you think you want, and what you end up with are sometimes wildly disparate.
All in all a great read with a lovely swash-buckling hero and highly recommended if pirates, or indeed love and romance are your thing.
I've put the other books in the two inter-twining series (see above) on my "To Read" List over at Good Reads.
Having given this a bit of thought, and decided to give it 5 stars on Amazon/Good Reads. It was too good for just 4 - if I could hand out half stars, it would have been a 4.5 rating.
August 26, 2016
Swashbuckling, check. Adventure on the high seas, check. Actual history (American Revolution), check. If not for a few writing issues (too much telling and passive tense, keeping the reader from connecting emotionally with the characters at times) and the fact that the "friction" between the characters seemed ridiculous at times, this could've entered five-star territory. Still a good enough read I bought the rest of the series.
February 14, 2017
André is the captain of the Black Eagle, a privateer ship. Devon is the daughter of a deceased sea captain. She sneaks on board the Black Eagle following a battle against the British. André soon discovers her. Neither admit their attraction to each other. Devon knows there is no future with André. He has a cynical view of women. Can they let go of their past to embrace the future? Will the war drag them further apart?
February 6, 2013
I've read all of her novels. This series is beautiful. Although Devon can get on your nerves, she is young and there was a war going on. The age difference of course was a bit of a problem I guess. But I loved the history background of the revolution. Fell in love with Andre. Devon turns into this beautiful woman and mother as the series continues. I've read this novel about 4 times.
July 2, 2011
The Pirate Andre Raveneau was such a fun character to read about. I was totally involved in reading this book and enjoyed every minute of it. This book typifies why I love reading BR's from the 70' and 80's and makes it worth being seen in public with these lusty book covers.
April 30, 2018
“Devon era dispiaciuta per aver dimostrato così poca pazienza. Non doveva fare pressione su Morgan perché facesse quello che voleva lei, pensò. Morgan era Morgan e lei, tra tutti, avrebbe dovuto essere in grado di accettare che il ragazzo non aveva un cuore impavido. Tuttavia… All’improvviso, l’immagine oscura di André Raveneau riempì la sua mente, e un brivido le corse lungo la schiena. Non riusciva a capire quella strana follia che la pervadeva al solo pensare a quell’uomo! Ancora dolorosamente innocente, Devon era incuriosita e al tempo stesso intimorita dai propri sentimenti. “
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Trama rosa
Il fascinoso e inquietante André Raveneau è il più spericolato tra i corsari statunitensi durante la Guerra d’Indipendenza Americana. Un giorno, Devon Lindsay sale clandestinamente a bordo della sua nave dopo che la città nel Connecticut dove abitava è rasa al suolo dagli inglesi. Raveneau, cinicamente, acconsente a portarla dal suo amore di gioventù in Virginia, ma non ha messo in conto l’intensa attrazione che sviluppa per l’affascinante e coraggiosa Devon. Riuscirà Raveneau a farsi da parte e lasciare che Devon sposi un altro uomo? Quali incredibili strategie metterà in atto per impedirglielo?
Tra grandi avventure, spettacolari battaglie navali e la variopinta storia della Rivoluzione Americana, la coppia affronta la passione ardente che condividono.
Recensione rosa
“Devon era dispiaciuta per aver dimostrato così poca pazienza. Non doveva fare pressione su Morgan perché facesse quello che voleva lei, pensò. Morgan era Morgan e lei, tra tutti, avrebbe dovuto essere in grado di accettare che il ragazzo non aveva un cuore impavido. Tuttavia… All’improvviso, l’immagine oscura di André Raveneau riempì la sua mente, e un brivido le corse lungo la schiena. Non riusciva a capire quella strana follia che la pervadeva al solo pensare a quell’uomo! Ancora dolorosamente innocente, Devon era incuriosita e al tempo stesso intimorita dai propri sentimenti. “
Le colonie americane intendono conseguire l’indipendenza, sono stanche delle tasse che l’Inghilterra impone loro, e facendosi aiutare da corsari provenienti da tutto il mondo e da un esercito di volontari, stanno entrando in guerra contro la flotta e le legioni inglesi.
È proprio agli albori delle prime battaglie che facciamo la conoscenza con lo spirito avventuroso della nostra protagonista Devon, figlia di un Capitano di vascello deceduto durante una traversata in cui è morto anche il suo unico fratello. Da sempre è dispiaciuta di essere nata donna: il suo desiderio più grande, infatti, sarebbe stato di viaggiare per mare e conoscere il mondo, mentre è invece costretta a vivere con la madre, una donna amareggiata, che gestisce un negozio; la donna ha amato molto il marito, ha abbandonato tutto per lui, ma poi, col tempo, si è accorta di essere sempre al secondo posto, dopo il mare e il suo vascello. Questo, e la morte del figlio, di cui incolpa il marito, la rendono ostile verso tutti gli uomini di mare.
Devon fin dall’infanzia ha sempre avuto vicino Morgan, il figlio del farmacista locale, che lei ha sempre creduto, un giorno, sarebbe diventato suo marito. Ma l’inizio del conflitto con gli inglesi le ha permesso di vedere nel giovane una mancanza di coraggio che non le piace; quasi tutti i giovani si sono offerti volontari, ma Morgan trova sempre scuse per non farlo, e in più, i primi goffi tentativi di seduzione del giovane la lasciano fredda e le provocano repulsione. Tuttavia è convinta che con il passare del tempo le cose fra loro andranno meglio, e che la colpa sia solamente propria, ma l’incontro con il Capitano dell’Aquila Nera, André Raveneau, impavido e audace corsaro, che le ruba un bacio, le fanno per la prima volta dubitare dei suoi sentimenti, e di ciò che davvero desidera dalla sua vita. Nel frattempo la guerra si fa sempre più aspra e non accenna a finire, Morgan dopo la morte del fratello decide di arruolarsi, mentre Devon si ritroverà in una città presa d’assalto e incendiata, solo grazie alla sua caparbietà e a molta fortuna riuscirà a scappare alla violenza da parte dei soldati inglesi. “Salvata” da un ufficiale dell’Aquila Nera si ritroverà clandestina sul vascello del Capitano Raveneau, e fra loro si accenderà una violenta passione, ma anche una guerra tra le loro due forti personalità, e dovranno penare moltissimo per trovare un lieto fine.
Da qualche tempo a questa parte, grazie ad autrici molto brave che si pubblicano e traducono in e-book, è possibile anche per noi accedere a storici molto ben fatti. Tempesta d’argento è uno di questi: ben tradotto, pochi e scarsi refusi (che in ogni caso non precludono una lettura scorrevole e senza intoppi), ci regala un bel romanzo, con una trama molto corposa piena di avventura, amore, vecchie amanti che tornano per minare un già fragile rapporto, e tradimenti, in compagnia di due personaggi molto ben caratterizzati. Devon, è un’impavida creatura, con un forte carattere e un’ingenuità che non le permette di capire, alle volte, il pericolo. Finisce così per fidarsi di persone che non lo meritano, mentre André è un uomo che non si fida di nessuno tantomeno delle donne, per questo più volte rischia di perdere la donna della sua vita, e l’unica che può capire il suo amore per il mare.
Pur se la storia d’amore rimane sempre in primo piano, l’autrice riesce a narrare anche le storie di altri personaggi e raccontarci fatti e battaglie storiche realmente combattute, e ancora più gradito da parte mia, il loro non è un subitaneo innamoramento, tutt’altro; per gran parte del libro, fra loro c’è si attrazione fisica, ma anche incomprensione e liti furenti, per loro sembra sempre non essere mai il momento giusto, solo dopo molte vicissitudini riusciranno infine a dirsi la verità. Un bel romance che piacerà a tutte le amanti delle storie di pirati e corsari, e a chi ama gli amori passionali e burrascosi.
Lucia63 - per RFS
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Recensione: “Tempesta d’argento” di Cynthia Wright (serie Ribelli e Libertini #1)
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Il fascinoso e inquietante André Raveneau è il più spericolato tra i corsari statunitensi durante la Guerra d’Indipendenza Americana. Un giorno, Devon Lindsay sale clandestinamente a bordo della sua nave dopo che la città nel Connecticut dove abitava è rasa al suolo dagli inglesi. Raveneau, cinicamente, acconsente a portarla dal suo amore di gioventù in Virginia, ma non ha messo in conto l’intensa attrazione che sviluppa per l’affascinante e coraggiosa Devon. Riuscirà Raveneau a farsi da parte e lasciare che Devon sposi un altro uomo? Quali incredibili strategie metterà in atto per impedirglielo?
Tra grandi avventure, spettacolari battaglie navali e la variopinta storia della Rivoluzione Americana, la coppia affronta la passione ardente che condividono.
Recensione rosa
“Devon era dispiaciuta per aver dimostrato così poca pazienza. Non doveva fare pressione su Morgan perché facesse quello che voleva lei, pensò. Morgan era Morgan e lei, tra tutti, avrebbe dovuto essere in grado di accettare che il ragazzo non aveva un cuore impavido. Tuttavia… All’improvviso, l’immagine oscura di André Raveneau riempì la sua mente, e un brivido le corse lungo la schiena. Non riusciva a capire quella strana follia che la pervadeva al solo pensare a quell’uomo! Ancora dolorosamente innocente, Devon era incuriosita e al tempo stesso intimorita dai propri sentimenti. “
Le colonie americane intendono conseguire l’indipendenza, sono stanche delle tasse che l’Inghilterra impone loro, e facendosi aiutare da corsari provenienti da tutto il mondo e da un esercito di volontari, stanno entrando in guerra contro la flotta e le legioni inglesi.
È proprio agli albori delle prime battaglie che facciamo la conoscenza con lo spirito avventuroso della nostra protagonista Devon, figlia di un Capitano di vascello deceduto durante una traversata in cui è morto anche il suo unico fratello. Da sempre è dispiaciuta di essere nata donna: il suo desiderio più grande, infatti, sarebbe stato di viaggiare per mare e conoscere il mondo, mentre è invece costretta a vivere con la madre, una donna amareggiata, che gestisce un negozio; la donna ha amato molto il marito, ha abbandonato tutto per lui, ma poi, col tempo, si è accorta di essere sempre al secondo posto, dopo il mare e il suo vascello. Questo, e la morte del figlio, di cui incolpa il marito, la rendono ostile verso tutti gli uomini di mare.
Devon fin dall’infanzia ha sempre avuto vicino Morgan, il figlio del farmacista locale, che lei ha sempre creduto, un giorno, sarebbe diventato suo marito. Ma l’inizio del conflitto con gli inglesi le ha permesso di vedere nel giovane una mancanza di coraggio che non le piace; quasi tutti i giovani si sono offerti volontari, ma Morgan trova sempre scuse per non farlo, e in più, i primi goffi tentativi di seduzione del giovane la lasciano fredda e le provocano repulsione. Tuttavia è convinta che con il passare del tempo le cose fra loro andranno meglio, e che la colpa sia solamente propria, ma l’incontro con il Capitano dell’Aquila Nera, André Raveneau, impavido e audace corsaro, che le ruba un bacio, le fanno per la prima volta dubitare dei suoi sentimenti, e di ciò che davvero desidera dalla sua vita. Nel frattempo la guerra si fa sempre più aspra e non accenna a finire, Morgan dopo la morte del fratello decide di arruolarsi, mentre Devon si ritroverà in una città presa d’assalto e incendiata, solo grazie alla sua caparbietà e a molta fortuna riuscirà a scappare alla violenza da parte dei soldati inglesi. “Salvata” da un ufficiale dell’Aquila Nera si ritroverà clandestina sul vascello del Capitano Raveneau, e fra loro si accenderà una violenta passione, ma anche una guerra tra le loro due forti personalità, e dovranno penare moltissimo per trovare un lieto fine.
Da qualche tempo a questa parte, grazie ad autrici molto brave che si pubblicano e traducono in e-book, è possibile anche per noi accedere a storici molto ben fatti. Tempesta d’argento è uno di questi: ben tradotto, pochi e scarsi refusi (che in ogni caso non precludono una lettura scorrevole e senza intoppi), ci regala un bel romanzo, con una trama molto corposa piena di avventura, amore, vecchie amanti che tornano per minare un già fragile rapporto, e tradimenti, in compagnia di due personaggi molto ben caratterizzati. Devon, è un’impavida creatura, con un forte carattere e un’ingenuità che non le permette di capire, alle volte, il pericolo. Finisce così per fidarsi di persone che non lo meritano, mentre André è un uomo che non si fida di nessuno tantomeno delle donne, per questo più volte rischia di perdere la donna della sua vita, e l’unica che può capire il suo amore per il mare.
Pur se la storia d’amore rimane sempre in primo piano, l’autrice riesce a narrare anche le storie di altri personaggi e raccontarci fatti e battaglie storiche realmente combattute, e ancora più gradito da parte mia, il loro non è un subitaneo innamoramento, tutt’altro; per gran parte del libro, fra loro c’è si attrazione fisica, ma anche incomprensione e liti furenti, per loro sembra sempre non essere mai il momento giusto, solo dopo molte vicissitudini riusciranno infine a dirsi la verità. Un bel romance che piacerà a tutte le amanti delle storie di pirati e corsari, e a chi ama gli amori passionali e burrascosi.
Lucia63 - per RFS
December 5, 2013
I could not finish this book. I wanted to reach through and smack the heroine. And the hero. I only read far enough to find out what happened to Morgan and then I quit.
Our heroine, Devan, is too stupid to live. In a romance novel where we are supposed to sigh and swoon over the love between the hero and the heroine, all I saw was how unfaithful Devan could be. She had more crushes and love interests in the first half of the book then I thought possible in a romance. Not to mention every guy she comes across is like, "Oh, you're so beautiful". That made me gag. She has everyone believing she is in love with Morgan, when her thoughts to us betray the fact she barely can stand him. She falls for Andre (our hero), the Jay, and several others in passing. Anytime a handsome man (and more-so if he's French) smiles at her, she's all a twitter about him. As I suspected, she was the kind to cheat on Morgan (spoilers: I heard that the marriage to Morgan was fake, but she didn't know it at the time), and I can't stand cheaters.
Andre was a cad. He rapes her on his ship ("It's your fault for being tipsy" is guy code for "You're drunk so it's party time") and then does all he can to get her away from the man he thinks she loves. To top it off, he cheats on her! Yeah, what a pair.
I really felt sorry for Morgan. He fell into that category of "Since he's not The One for the heroine, the writer is going to do everything to make us not like him". It backfired, Cynthia! He was one of my favorite characters, and not even your character assassination of him could end that. He was sweet, caring, and truly loved Devan though she didn't deserve him. If it weren't for the fact she was such a stuck up prick, she could have been happy with him. Devan was dreaming of Andre even before she was on his ship, while she was supposed to be with Morgan. It was not Morgan's "wet and cold" kisses that turned Devan off, but that she wanted some old man who spoke French.
Frankly, I think Morgan deserves his own book where he gets a woman worthy of him. Devan the cheat and Andre the cheat can be miserable together.
Our heroine, Devan, is too stupid to live. In a romance novel where we are supposed to sigh and swoon over the love between the hero and the heroine, all I saw was how unfaithful Devan could be. She had more crushes and love interests in the first half of the book then I thought possible in a romance. Not to mention every guy she comes across is like, "Oh, you're so beautiful". That made me gag. She has everyone believing she is in love with Morgan, when her thoughts to us betray the fact she barely can stand him. She falls for Andre (our hero), the Jay, and several others in passing. Anytime a handsome man (and more-so if he's French) smiles at her, she's all a twitter about him. As I suspected, she was the kind to cheat on Morgan (spoilers: I heard that the marriage to Morgan was fake, but she didn't know it at the time), and I can't stand cheaters.
Andre was a cad. He rapes her on his ship ("It's your fault for being tipsy" is guy code for "You're drunk so it's party time") and then does all he can to get her away from the man he thinks she loves. To top it off, he cheats on her! Yeah, what a pair.
I really felt sorry for Morgan. He fell into that category of "Since he's not The One for the heroine, the writer is going to do everything to make us not like him". It backfired, Cynthia! He was one of my favorite characters, and not even your character assassination of him could end that. He was sweet, caring, and truly loved Devan though she didn't deserve him. If it weren't for the fact she was such a stuck up prick, she could have been happy with him. Devan was dreaming of Andre even before she was on his ship, while she was supposed to be with Morgan. It was not Morgan's "wet and cold" kisses that turned Devan off, but that she wanted some old man who spoke French.
Frankly, I think Morgan deserves his own book where he gets a woman worthy of him. Devan the cheat and Andre the cheat can be miserable together.
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