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Sentinels of Savannah #5
Pirate's Promise
Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet.
Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend.
When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them...
Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend.
When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them...
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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of passionate, page-turning paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.
Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.
She also publishes horror and thriller novels under the pseudonym, L.A. Kessler.
When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist and tarot card reader. Her first tarot deck, Practical Tarot, is being release by Beyond Words Publishing with a companion book, Practical Tarot: Learn to read tarot cards intuitively in 2025.
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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of passionate, page-turning paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.
Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.
She also publishes horror and thriller novels under the pseudonym, L.A. Kessler.
When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist and tarot card reader. Her first tarot deck, Practical Tarot, is being release by Beyond Words Publishing with a companion book, Practical Tarot: Learn to read tarot cards intuitively in 2025.
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January 17, 2022
Pirate’s Promise by Lisa Kessler
Sentinels of Savannah book 5. Paranormal romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but better as part of the series since prior characters make appearances.
Aura from Department 13 is paired with immortal pirate Greyson to find and retrieve a mythological sword. Is she the chosen one?
Besides the magical artifacts, this book brings in more of the world with werewolves and demons. We also finally get the full details of the magic herbs that heal and keeps Agent Bale young enough to direct the government agency.
It was fun that Aura and Greyson connected on weapons. I did wonder where everyone else was when the canons were being fired. Not exactly a silent pastime.
It was new to me to learn about the cloth pieces in loading the guns and canons. Learning facts from books is so cool.
I loved Greyson being upfront about his feelings.
I’m excited to read the next book.
Sentinels of Savannah book 5. Paranormal romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but better as part of the series since prior characters make appearances.
Aura from Department 13 is paired with immortal pirate Greyson to find and retrieve a mythological sword. Is she the chosen one?
Besides the magical artifacts, this book brings in more of the world with werewolves and demons. We also finally get the full details of the magic herbs that heal and keeps Agent Bale young enough to direct the government agency.
It was fun that Aura and Greyson connected on weapons. I did wonder where everyone else was when the canons were being fired. Not exactly a silent pastime.
It was new to me to learn about the cloth pieces in loading the guns and canons. Learning facts from books is so cool.
I loved Greyson being upfront about his feelings.
I’m excited to read the next book.
July 19, 2021
Immortal Pirate, Greyson Till and Special Agent Aura Henderson are the couple of the hour the latest instalment in the Sentinels of Savannah series, and true to form their romance isn’t plain sailing.
An evil, hungry sword. This was going to be…interesting.”
As the crew face their latest adventure and the challenges it brings, there’s no shortage of action alongside the romance between a couple who are as equally stubborn as they are perfect for one another. All in all another entertaining and satisfying trip aboard the Sea Dog and with continuing storyline build-up I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.
Copy generously provided for an honest and unbiased opinion.
An evil, hungry sword. This was going to be…interesting.”
As the crew face their latest adventure and the challenges it brings, there’s no shortage of action alongside the romance between a couple who are as equally stubborn as they are perfect for one another. All in all another entertaining and satisfying trip aboard the Sea Dog and with continuing storyline build-up I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next.
Copy generously provided for an honest and unbiased opinion.
July 24, 2021
⚓️ Pirate's Promise ⚓️
Sentinels of Savannah Book 5
✒️ Lisa Kessler
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Release Date 07/26/2021
Publisher Entangled Amara
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𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet.
Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend.
When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Will her stubborn blindness doom their relationship…
I discovered this series with the previous book, for a HR reader when switching to contemporary, there is nothing better than a pirate as it still has one step in the past.
Greyson had no other choice to follow his kin legacy as any other life was impossible during his youth, so tainted his name was. Now more than two centuries later, he has embraced his past, adapting to modern life but never forgetting from where he comes from.
Aura has nothing left in her life except her job, it is the reason she wakes up every day. But she still has not disgusted her last assignment being blown up but an immortal pirate. So when her new mission pairs her with the same fellow, she is determined to keep him at arms length, if only he was not so enthralling.
While there began on the wrong foot, they quickly find common grounds until trust and her need to prove her worth to her boss jeopardize their relationship.
I loved to watch them walking on eggshells with the other, Grey longs for more, so cute and honest when Aura is so stubborn , she is unable to let go of her control, which explains the full of dents journey, not exempt of pain and hurt.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen lovemaking scenes
I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Sentinels of Savannah Book 5
✒️ Lisa Kessler
https://www.facebook.com/LisaKesslerW...
Release Date 07/26/2021
Publisher Entangled Amara
➪ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097L56MSW/...
𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗯
Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet.
Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend.
When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them
𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Will her stubborn blindness doom their relationship…
I discovered this series with the previous book, for a HR reader when switching to contemporary, there is nothing better than a pirate as it still has one step in the past.
Greyson had no other choice to follow his kin legacy as any other life was impossible during his youth, so tainted his name was. Now more than two centuries later, he has embraced his past, adapting to modern life but never forgetting from where he comes from.
Aura has nothing left in her life except her job, it is the reason she wakes up every day. But she still has not disgusted her last assignment being blown up but an immortal pirate. So when her new mission pairs her with the same fellow, she is determined to keep him at arms length, if only he was not so enthralling.
While there began on the wrong foot, they quickly find common grounds until trust and her need to prove her worth to her boss jeopardize their relationship.
I loved to watch them walking on eggshells with the other, Grey longs for more, so cute and honest when Aura is so stubborn , she is unable to let go of her control, which explains the full of dents journey, not exempt of pain and hurt.
4.5 stars
𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 onscreen lovemaking scenes
I have been granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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July 2, 2021
Aura is an agent for the FBI in Department 13, they deal in paranormal activity. She is sent to Savannah to meet up with pirates and work with one in particular, Greyson. A little while back, Greyson blew Aura’s cover in a coven of witches. Now they are partnered up to get a, sword that can cut through anything, back. Greyson is Master Gunner on the Sea Dog and a pirate from centuries ago. Aura doesn’t trust the pirate because her last partner tried to kill her. But to get the sword back, they must trust each other.
Loved this story. Centuries old pirates, a woman who thinks she has nothing to live for but her job. Sex.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
Loved this story. Centuries old pirates, a woman who thinks she has nothing to live for but her job. Sex.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
July 31, 2021
Originally published at Reading Reality
Once upon a time, in the 1700s, the pirate crew of the Sea Dog found an unexpected treasure. They found the Grail. That Grail. King Arthur’s Grail. And drank from it. They expected, honestly, nothing at all. What they got was a form of immortality. They heal. From everything. Even old age.
Actually, they just never age. Something that has become a big more difficult to cover up in the 21st century with its CCTV, social media everywhere all the time, and just the sheer amount of documentation that’s required to make a living.
Even immortal pirates have to make a living. Keeping their replica Sea Dog not just afloat but seaworthy requires licenses, paperwork and yet more paperwork, and, of course, money.
After all, the pirates may heal, but their ship most definitely does not. And operating the Sea Dog as a tourist attraction is more a labor of love than profit. And it requires a cargo hold of licenses and permits of its very own.
That’s where Department 13 of the U.S. Government comes in. It’s not a surprise that there’s a department tasked with monitoring the weird, the wacky, and the things that go bump in the night. It’s even less of a surprise that the department in question would know ALL about the immortal pirates.
So when a dangerous relic is stolen from Department 13’s super-secret and super-secure warehouse, only to turn up in Scotland, the Department is a)embarrassed as hell and b)worried about causing an international incident with their British counterparts, who are, of course, MI13.
But there’s not a lot of trust between the pirates and the government. Not surprising considering their respective histories. But the Department needs to get that relic back, and the Sea Dog is the right crew for the job. With one addition, Department 13 Agent Aura Henderson.
It’s a simple job. Sail to Scotland aboard the Sea Dog. Pose as a couple of well-heeled collectors, buy the relic and sail back with the prize so it can be locked up again. Hopefully more permanently this time.
NOTHING about this job is as easy as it should be back in the planning stages in Savannah.
Aura doesn’t believe the pirates will have her back. The Department fears that the pirates will, well, act like pirates and sell the relic to the highest bidder. The current owner of the relic is Aura’s former NYPD partner and the entire operation is a trap. For her.
Oh, and Aura’s former partner – he’s a demon. And that relic of his – it’s out for blood. Specifically, Aura’s blood. It wants to cut her open in order to take it.
Escape Rating B+: I got started in this series in Magnolia Mystic because I was looking for something a bit lighter and fluffier than the dense tome I was reading at the time. Between the immortal pirates, the evil property owner, and the seeress promising gloom and doom, I was surprised to get what I came for. There is a bit of lightness in this series, even though there’s generally something dark and evil coming their way in every story.
Considering their long lives, the pirates of the Sea Dog have more than a few demons of the psychological type in their mental baggage. They all have serious trust issues with outsiders for obvious reasons, and when the story began they’d all loved and lost a few too many times and all seemed to be more or less resolved not to get emotionally involved again.
But this time there’s an actual demon, although not so much a demon from hell as a demon from a hellish dimension. The demon has stolen a mythical sword that can cut through any material. It’s already cut through Agent Aura Henderson’s trust in herself. This “thing” was her police partner for several years and she never noticed that it was anything other than a cop she shared pizza and a love of B movies with. Until he revealed his demonic nature, she thought he was one of the good guys and was she ever wrong.
What’s making this whole thing work for me is that the setup reads as if Stargate and Anna Hackett’s Treasure Hunter Security series had a book baby and this series is it. From Stargate we get the idea of other planets and dimensions who have left stuff lying around and from THS comes the idea that government agencies and private contractors are tasked with hunting this stuff down and putting it away where it can’t do any harm. That Treasure Hunter Security is an action/adventure/suspense type romance makes it a very strong read alike for the Sentinels of Savannah. (Start with Undiscovered and be prepared for a book binge to tide you over until the next immortal pirate falls.)
So Pirate’s Promise and the entire Sentinels of Savannah series is just a big ball of elements that I love. There’s a touch of the paranormal, supernatural or otherworldly, there’s the idea that history is bigger and much different from what we imagine, there’s action, there’s adventure, and there’s a hot romance between two people who are perfect for each other and fighting it every step of the way.
That the pirates have baggage as well as booty and that the heroines have all walked through dark places and kept both their dukes and their guards up just adds to the fun. This entry in the series, featuring the romance between the ship’s master gunner and an agent who really, really loves to make things explode definitely made for a fun and explosive reading time for this reader.
Once upon a time, in the 1700s, the pirate crew of the Sea Dog found an unexpected treasure. They found the Grail. That Grail. King Arthur’s Grail. And drank from it. They expected, honestly, nothing at all. What they got was a form of immortality. They heal. From everything. Even old age.
Actually, they just never age. Something that has become a big more difficult to cover up in the 21st century with its CCTV, social media everywhere all the time, and just the sheer amount of documentation that’s required to make a living.
Even immortal pirates have to make a living. Keeping their replica Sea Dog not just afloat but seaworthy requires licenses, paperwork and yet more paperwork, and, of course, money.
After all, the pirates may heal, but their ship most definitely does not. And operating the Sea Dog as a tourist attraction is more a labor of love than profit. And it requires a cargo hold of licenses and permits of its very own.
That’s where Department 13 of the U.S. Government comes in. It’s not a surprise that there’s a department tasked with monitoring the weird, the wacky, and the things that go bump in the night. It’s even less of a surprise that the department in question would know ALL about the immortal pirates.
So when a dangerous relic is stolen from Department 13’s super-secret and super-secure warehouse, only to turn up in Scotland, the Department is a)embarrassed as hell and b)worried about causing an international incident with their British counterparts, who are, of course, MI13.
But there’s not a lot of trust between the pirates and the government. Not surprising considering their respective histories. But the Department needs to get that relic back, and the Sea Dog is the right crew for the job. With one addition, Department 13 Agent Aura Henderson.
It’s a simple job. Sail to Scotland aboard the Sea Dog. Pose as a couple of well-heeled collectors, buy the relic and sail back with the prize so it can be locked up again. Hopefully more permanently this time.
NOTHING about this job is as easy as it should be back in the planning stages in Savannah.
Aura doesn’t believe the pirates will have her back. The Department fears that the pirates will, well, act like pirates and sell the relic to the highest bidder. The current owner of the relic is Aura’s former NYPD partner and the entire operation is a trap. For her.
Oh, and Aura’s former partner – he’s a demon. And that relic of his – it’s out for blood. Specifically, Aura’s blood. It wants to cut her open in order to take it.
Escape Rating B+: I got started in this series in Magnolia Mystic because I was looking for something a bit lighter and fluffier than the dense tome I was reading at the time. Between the immortal pirates, the evil property owner, and the seeress promising gloom and doom, I was surprised to get what I came for. There is a bit of lightness in this series, even though there’s generally something dark and evil coming their way in every story.
Considering their long lives, the pirates of the Sea Dog have more than a few demons of the psychological type in their mental baggage. They all have serious trust issues with outsiders for obvious reasons, and when the story began they’d all loved and lost a few too many times and all seemed to be more or less resolved not to get emotionally involved again.
But this time there’s an actual demon, although not so much a demon from hell as a demon from a hellish dimension. The demon has stolen a mythical sword that can cut through any material. It’s already cut through Agent Aura Henderson’s trust in herself. This “thing” was her police partner for several years and she never noticed that it was anything other than a cop she shared pizza and a love of B movies with. Until he revealed his demonic nature, she thought he was one of the good guys and was she ever wrong.
What’s making this whole thing work for me is that the setup reads as if Stargate and Anna Hackett’s Treasure Hunter Security series had a book baby and this series is it. From Stargate we get the idea of other planets and dimensions who have left stuff lying around and from THS comes the idea that government agencies and private contractors are tasked with hunting this stuff down and putting it away where it can’t do any harm. That Treasure Hunter Security is an action/adventure/suspense type romance makes it a very strong read alike for the Sentinels of Savannah. (Start with Undiscovered and be prepared for a book binge to tide you over until the next immortal pirate falls.)
So Pirate’s Promise and the entire Sentinels of Savannah series is just a big ball of elements that I love. There’s a touch of the paranormal, supernatural or otherworldly, there’s the idea that history is bigger and much different from what we imagine, there’s action, there’s adventure, and there’s a hot romance between two people who are perfect for each other and fighting it every step of the way.
That the pirates have baggage as well as booty and that the heroines have all walked through dark places and kept both their dukes and their guards up just adds to the fun. This entry in the series, featuring the romance between the ship’s master gunner and an agent who really, really loves to make things explode definitely made for a fun and explosive reading time for this reader.
July 21, 2021
Thanks to Entangled and NetGalley, too
For my copy of this brilliant book,
This is my honest review,
Please take a look!
This is the fifth book in the Sentinels of Savannah - wow!!
If you enjoy pirates, mythology and adventures get a copy now!
It is another fabulous fantasy sailing the seas this time
To recover a powerful weapon whose theft was a serious crime.
Greyson Till is an immortal pirate, he’s lived three hundred years
And his first meeting with Aura Henderson almost ended in tears!
Now they’re forced to work together, pretending to be husband and wife
Endeavouring to retrieve the gilded blade and put it safely away for life.
However, there are very powerful others who
Have other uses for this sword that will cleave anything in two.
Can Grey and Aura shelve their differences and learn to get along
Until this sword is safely returned to where it should belong?
With legends, demons and shifters along with magic, too
This is a fabulous adventure I highly recommend to you.
Along with all this mayhem there’s also a powerful romance
I really hope you’ll read it, too, and give this book a chance!
For my copy of this brilliant book,
This is my honest review,
Please take a look!
This is the fifth book in the Sentinels of Savannah - wow!!
If you enjoy pirates, mythology and adventures get a copy now!
It is another fabulous fantasy sailing the seas this time
To recover a powerful weapon whose theft was a serious crime.
Greyson Till is an immortal pirate, he’s lived three hundred years
And his first meeting with Aura Henderson almost ended in tears!
Now they’re forced to work together, pretending to be husband and wife
Endeavouring to retrieve the gilded blade and put it safely away for life.
However, there are very powerful others who
Have other uses for this sword that will cleave anything in two.
Can Grey and Aura shelve their differences and learn to get along
Until this sword is safely returned to where it should belong?
With legends, demons and shifters along with magic, too
This is a fabulous adventure I highly recommend to you.
Along with all this mayhem there’s also a powerful romance
I really hope you’ll read it, too, and give this book a chance!
July 18, 2021
*4 IMMORTAL STARS*
I previously read Pirate's Passion in this series, and whereas I didn't love that one, this one was a lot better!
I loved Aura and Greyson, they complement each other perfectly and both were badass and didn't back down for everything.
That ending might have been a little cliché, but I loved it nonetheless.
I really like this world with immortal pirates and magical artifacts and beings!
I previously read Pirate's Passion in this series, and whereas I didn't love that one, this one was a lot better!
I loved Aura and Greyson, they complement each other perfectly and both were badass and didn't back down for everything.
That ending might have been a little cliché, but I loved it nonetheless.
I really like this world with immortal pirates and magical artifacts and beings!
June 29, 2021
This is a fun, sexy and hard to put down book. Aura is haunted by memories of a partner who was not what she thought he was. Facing her demon with an immortal pirate makes for a great read. I must get the previous books to read. That said not reading them first did not detract from this one. I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley and freely leave this honest review.
July 5, 2021
I'm crazy-in-love with Pirate's Promise!! This story is fantastic! I can't wait for more from this sexy crew.. Romance, adventure, danger..
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 22, 2021
This book was so much fun to read! It was my first novel by Lisa Kessler and believe me it will not be my last.
It reminded me a lot of Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series. It has all kinds of supernatural aspects: Immortal pirates, psychics, werewolves, demons and mythical swords. It also has a thrilling adventure and a well developed enemies to lovers romance. The side characters were great. They had so much mystery to them. I wish we got a little more than the tiniest sneak peak of their stories. I guess that is what the rest of the series is for. I just wanted a tad bit more explanations to get me invested. All in all, I am so glad I decided to pick this up.
I can’t wait to see what else this series and author has in store.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
It reminded me a lot of Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series. It has all kinds of supernatural aspects: Immortal pirates, psychics, werewolves, demons and mythical swords. It also has a thrilling adventure and a well developed enemies to lovers romance. The side characters were great. They had so much mystery to them. I wish we got a little more than the tiniest sneak peak of their stories. I guess that is what the rest of the series is for. I just wanted a tad bit more explanations to get me invested. All in all, I am so glad I decided to pick this up.
I can’t wait to see what else this series and author has in store.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.
July 16, 2021
Pirate’s Promise by Lisa Kessler is the 5th book in her Sentinels of Savannah series. Aura Henderson, our heroine, works for a secret government agency, Department 13, which handles supernatural things. Refresher: A pirate ship, (Sea Dog) was almost destroy over 200 years ago, but when they found the Holy Grail, the crew sipped from it, and received immortality. Over the previous books, which is in current time, some of the crew has met their mates, whom also sips from the Holy Grail for immortality. The Sea Dog and crew work to help find ancient artifacts, and since it’s been hundreds of years, they are fairly wealthy, continue to live.
Aura, is a weapons expert, who is assigned to help retrieve a powerful cursed sword, and she needs to work closely with the Sea Dog pirate ship, whom the department has used before. For Aura, she is very unhappy that she has been paired with the Sea Dog’s weapons expert, especially since he was the one who ruined her undercover identity in another case.
Greyson Till, the weapons expert for the Sea Dog, is assigned to work with Aura, pretending to be a married couple, in order to purchase the cursed Sword, which will take them to Scotland. At first Greyson and Aura did not get along, but in a short time, he begins to feel a strong attraction to her. Aura also finds herself attracted to Greyson, but is determined not to get into any relationship, as working for Department 13 and finding the bad guys is her life.
We learn that Aura left the police department, after her partner turned into a demon, killing other officers, and escaping. When they arrive at the designated meeting point, the demon from her past is there waiting for her; he wants her blood, as he calls her the chosen one. Greyson and Aura manage to escape, with injuries, which Greyson will heal from due to his immortality. They go back to the Sea Dog and work on a plan to trap the demon. While this is going on, the relationship between Aura and Greyson escalates to a full-blown sizzling romance, with the chemistry between them off the wall. Greyson lets Aura know he has fallen in love with him, but is hurt when she says she can’t reciprocate, even though the ladies to mated with some of the crew, say how happy they are, and their immortality. Will Aura let Greyson go?
What follows is an exciting suspenseful adventure, which has me holding my breath if they will survive the demon attack. The romance between Aura and Greyson was very hot, as their chemistry together was amazing. Aura was a great heroine, smart, savvy and independent (though stubborn); and she was great working with Greyson and the Sea Dog team to fight the enemy.
I loved the wonderful theme of this series, and seeing the surviving pirate crew, how they each handle their immortality. Again, I loved Aura and Greyson together, and the secondary characters were all very good. Pirate’s Promise was not only exciting, action packed, with a nice romance, but also an excellent suspenseful mystery which kept us glued to the wild climax. If you have not read this series, you should probably go back to the first book, in order to get a better understanding. Once again, Lisa Kessler gives us another well written story, with a fantastic couple.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
Aura, is a weapons expert, who is assigned to help retrieve a powerful cursed sword, and she needs to work closely with the Sea Dog pirate ship, whom the department has used before. For Aura, she is very unhappy that she has been paired with the Sea Dog’s weapons expert, especially since he was the one who ruined her undercover identity in another case.
Greyson Till, the weapons expert for the Sea Dog, is assigned to work with Aura, pretending to be a married couple, in order to purchase the cursed Sword, which will take them to Scotland. At first Greyson and Aura did not get along, but in a short time, he begins to feel a strong attraction to her. Aura also finds herself attracted to Greyson, but is determined not to get into any relationship, as working for Department 13 and finding the bad guys is her life.
We learn that Aura left the police department, after her partner turned into a demon, killing other officers, and escaping. When they arrive at the designated meeting point, the demon from her past is there waiting for her; he wants her blood, as he calls her the chosen one. Greyson and Aura manage to escape, with injuries, which Greyson will heal from due to his immortality. They go back to the Sea Dog and work on a plan to trap the demon. While this is going on, the relationship between Aura and Greyson escalates to a full-blown sizzling romance, with the chemistry between them off the wall. Greyson lets Aura know he has fallen in love with him, but is hurt when she says she can’t reciprocate, even though the ladies to mated with some of the crew, say how happy they are, and their immortality. Will Aura let Greyson go?
What follows is an exciting suspenseful adventure, which has me holding my breath if they will survive the demon attack. The romance between Aura and Greyson was very hot, as their chemistry together was amazing. Aura was a great heroine, smart, savvy and independent (though stubborn); and she was great working with Greyson and the Sea Dog team to fight the enemy.
I loved the wonderful theme of this series, and seeing the surviving pirate crew, how they each handle their immortality. Again, I loved Aura and Greyson together, and the secondary characters were all very good. Pirate’s Promise was not only exciting, action packed, with a nice romance, but also an excellent suspenseful mystery which kept us glued to the wild climax. If you have not read this series, you should probably go back to the first book, in order to get a better understanding. Once again, Lisa Kessler gives us another well written story, with a fantastic couple.
Barb
The Reading Cafe
July 27, 2021
This is book 5 in the Sentinel's of Savannah series. It can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading all the books in order as the characters are all introduced in previous books. With that being said, we get the Master Gunner Greyson's story in this one! Greyson has a love of weapons, and being immortal he has an impressive collection. But when a legendary sword goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he knows he wants to be in on it's retrieval. But working with the agent sent from Department 13 has challenges he wasn't expecting. Aura is a weapon's expert with Department 13 and isn't thrilled to be paired with Greyson. The last time she saw him, he blew her cover and almost got her killed! But now she has to pose as his wife in order to complete her mission. And in the process learns that there is more to this pirate than she ever would have thought.
I really liked this one! There is definitely more to Greyson than I thought! And a lot more to how he became a pirate, in a way that I wasn't expecting. There was definitely more to him than meet's the eye! Aura also had a backstory that I wasn't expecting but it intrigued me. The way everything tied together not only with the current mission but with her past kept me reading and wanting to know more. I loved the buildup of everything and this world as a whole, my only thing that I was left wanting to know how the person with the sword became how they were. I wish there had been more on that. Other than that, the rest was great! I definitely want to know more about what the captain is up to though!
I really liked this one! There is definitely more to Greyson than I thought! And a lot more to how he became a pirate, in a way that I wasn't expecting. There was definitely more to him than meet's the eye! Aura also had a backstory that I wasn't expecting but it intrigued me. The way everything tied together not only with the current mission but with her past kept me reading and wanting to know more. I loved the buildup of everything and this world as a whole, my only thing that I was left wanting to know how the person with the sword became how they were. I wish there had been more on that. Other than that, the rest was great! I definitely want to know more about what the captain is up to though!
July 19, 2021
Hello pirates! How have I missed this series up until now? Pirate's Promise by Lisa Kessler is a exciting adventure with the perfect blend of great characters, suspense and steamy heat. It made for a hard book to put down.
Greyson and Aura. Trust issues, strong streaks of stubbornness, and their love of weapons. These two were made for each other. The chemistry between them was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed how it went from ‘Oh no, not Him/Her’ to ‘I can’t live without you’. The story had the perfect blend of heat and suspense, with a dash of levity and great secondary characters. Let us also not forget, PIRATES! I loved how, despite how old they were, these pirates felt very modern. I look forward to backtracking and reading their stories.
I really enjoyed Greyson and Aura’s story and has sparked my interest in wanting to know more about the other coupled up characters. This is most certainly a great series and while Pirate’s Promise worked out very well for me as a standalone, I highly suggested reading the Sentinels of Savannah Series so you don’t miss out on all that yummy goodness.
Stars: 4
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated for the book other than the entertainment it provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Greyson and Aura. Trust issues, strong streaks of stubbornness, and their love of weapons. These two were made for each other. The chemistry between them was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed how it went from ‘Oh no, not Him/Her’ to ‘I can’t live without you’. The story had the perfect blend of heat and suspense, with a dash of levity and great secondary characters. Let us also not forget, PIRATES! I loved how, despite how old they were, these pirates felt very modern. I look forward to backtracking and reading their stories.
I really enjoyed Greyson and Aura’s story and has sparked my interest in wanting to know more about the other coupled up characters. This is most certainly a great series and while Pirate’s Promise worked out very well for me as a standalone, I highly suggested reading the Sentinels of Savannah Series so you don’t miss out on all that yummy goodness.
Stars: 4
I received this book from Netgalley. I was not compensated for the book other than the entertainment it provided. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 26, 2021
I have been reading this author for a while now, and I am pretty sure what I am getting when I start a book by her. This latest book in the Sentinels of Savannah series is just what I expected: heart-warming, well-written, fun, sad, and just all around great. In this one, Aura is still smarting from Greyson interrupting one of her undercover operations, and now she must work with him. I loved the interactions with him, and how she has to overcome her own feelings to love him. If you love a great romance, or just love the author’s books, this latest is a great way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
July 20, 2021
Immortal pirates, a Paranormal government official and a dangerous artefact what could possibly happen.
I loved the pirate ship, it looks traditional but has its modern bits. Greyson and his crew mates are family and I liked that. This isn't the first book in this series but I fell into the story easy.
Both of them have a stubborn streak, both dedicated to their work.
This is a good story full of pirates that have lived for a while and are no longer a stereotype pirate.
There's danger and passion and a storyline to keep you anchored to this book. 😉
I loved the pirate ship, it looks traditional but has its modern bits. Greyson and his crew mates are family and I liked that. This isn't the first book in this series but I fell into the story easy.
Both of them have a stubborn streak, both dedicated to their work.
This is a good story full of pirates that have lived for a while and are no longer a stereotype pirate.
There's danger and passion and a storyline to keep you anchored to this book. 😉
July 29, 2021
Wow! This is a must read for anyone looking for a hot, steamy adventure and doesn't mind magical realms. I loved this one. I am fairly new to this author, I did read the book prior to this one so I was familiar with the crew and what it was about and I was lukewarm about reading anything further but this book blew up any prior conceptions I had!
The chemistry between Aura and Greyson is off the charts. The way in which their tension and eventual love was written was so genuine, you could feel it. And Greyson is just 100% hot!
The story line is really good- setting sail on a mission, Agent Aura Henderson gets herself in a little too deep but Greyson has her back as she learns. The whole issue of learning to trust again was very real and evident in this book.
This can be read as a stand alone however I feel that having read the book prior gave me a better insight to the other characters of the story and you come to understand a bit more.
This does deal with the supernatural world and normally, I would never read anything dealing with that world as its just too unbelievable for me. BUT, Lisa Kessler has this unique way of making it these notions so common and everyday that you don't question it, you truly believe in the Grail, Pandora's Box, and in this case the Tyrfing sword.
Strong writing, good editing.
I cannot recommend this book enough, I think readers will be pleasantly surprised and secretly wishing for a pirate of their very own!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.
The chemistry between Aura and Greyson is off the charts. The way in which their tension and eventual love was written was so genuine, you could feel it. And Greyson is just 100% hot!
The story line is really good- setting sail on a mission, Agent Aura Henderson gets herself in a little too deep but Greyson has her back as she learns. The whole issue of learning to trust again was very real and evident in this book.
This can be read as a stand alone however I feel that having read the book prior gave me a better insight to the other characters of the story and you come to understand a bit more.
This does deal with the supernatural world and normally, I would never read anything dealing with that world as its just too unbelievable for me. BUT, Lisa Kessler has this unique way of making it these notions so common and everyday that you don't question it, you truly believe in the Grail, Pandora's Box, and in this case the Tyrfing sword.
Strong writing, good editing.
I cannot recommend this book enough, I think readers will be pleasantly surprised and secretly wishing for a pirate of their very own!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.
August 2, 2021
Lisa writes my favorite genre...Pirates
Sexy Pirates and usually a woman in need of help.
The Sentinels of Savannah, a group of Pirates that have been alive for more than 200 years, after drinking from the Holy Grail. Greyson Till is the master gunner.. Has been collecting weapons for many years.
Aura Henderson works for the top secret government Department 13. They collect paranormal weapons, lock them away so they can cause no harm.
The Tyrfing Sword has disappeared from their vault. A sword that can cut through anything. And Greyson and Aura are tasked with finding and returning it. But Greyson accidentally blew her cover on her last case.. So she is not happy to work with him. .Posing as husband and wife.
Can they work together to return the sword?
Enemies to lovers at it's finest.
Can't wait for the next in this series.
Sexy Pirates and usually a woman in need of help.
The Sentinels of Savannah, a group of Pirates that have been alive for more than 200 years, after drinking from the Holy Grail. Greyson Till is the master gunner.. Has been collecting weapons for many years.
Aura Henderson works for the top secret government Department 13. They collect paranormal weapons, lock them away so they can cause no harm.
The Tyrfing Sword has disappeared from their vault. A sword that can cut through anything. And Greyson and Aura are tasked with finding and returning it. But Greyson accidentally blew her cover on her last case.. So she is not happy to work with him. .Posing as husband and wife.
Can they work together to return the sword?
Enemies to lovers at it's finest.
Can't wait for the next in this series.
August 1, 2021
PIRATE’S PROMISE by Lisa Kessler is book 5 in the Sentinels of Savannah Series. This is the story of Aura Henderson and Greyson Till. Greyson and Aura end up having to pretend to be husband and wife so that they can find the gilded blade. Of course their main goal is finding that gilded blade so they can secure it but their attraction to each other is working to take priority. I have read the previous books and have really been enjoying this series and this author's writing.
July 30, 2021
Another fun book in this series! It was great to be back on the Sea Dog. Watching Greyson and Aura learn to get along and fall in love was wonderful! I'm looking forward to more from this ghostly pirate crew :)
July 27, 2021
Loved this addition to the Sentinels of Savannah series. There was a lot of action going on and a few pant melting moments.
Greyson Is the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship. Aura is a paranormal weapons expert from division Department 13 and his equal in every way. When his crew is contacted to help them retrieve a legendary sword that has gone missing from their vaults, Greyson is ecstatic. He even has the sword tattoo on his arm.
The two are not happy to be paired together. The last time Aura saw the immortal pirate, he blew her cover to save one of his friends. Now they are going undercover as a married couple. As they work together, feeling begin to grow on both sides. They have a lot of turmoil to work through and the ending was a bit emotional. I loved that!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book through NetGalley.
Greyson Is the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship. Aura is a paranormal weapons expert from division Department 13 and his equal in every way. When his crew is contacted to help them retrieve a legendary sword that has gone missing from their vaults, Greyson is ecstatic. He even has the sword tattoo on his arm.
The two are not happy to be paired together. The last time Aura saw the immortal pirate, he blew her cover to save one of his friends. Now they are going undercover as a married couple. As they work together, feeling begin to grow on both sides. They have a lot of turmoil to work through and the ending was a bit emotional. I loved that!
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of this book through NetGalley.
July 27, 2021
Lisa Kessler builds on a chance meeting in the last book Pirate's Persuasion between paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson and immortal pirate Greyson Till in Pirate's Promise (Sentinels of Savannah #5). To say this meeting event did not go well is an understatement so this begins as a enemies to must work together relationship. From there it develops into much more as they search to recover an unusual and dangerous sword.
This is an exciting, sexy read. The plot balances between the relationship between Aura and Greyson and the danger of recovering the sword. Of course, there are a few unexpected twists in the story too. That is why this series is so good, expect the unexpected.
An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is an exciting, sexy read. The plot balances between the relationship between Aura and Greyson and the danger of recovering the sword. Of course, there are a few unexpected twists in the story too. That is why this series is so good, expect the unexpected.
An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 31, 2021
A believable fiction full of adventure, romance and action! It makes me wish I was taking the boat ride with the characters I have grown to love in this series. As usual, it’s not necessary to read all the books before this one, but with any series I know it will give a little more insight. A must read. Book gifted to me.
July 28, 2021
A great modern day pirate story. These pirates are immortal and they are recruited by a secret government agency to find magical artifacts. One of Department 13's agents, Aura joins up withe crew and is partnered with Greyson the pirate she loathes. But there is a thin line between love and hate that turns to passion. This couple was fun. The mission is dangerous and hearts will be on the line. Can this workaholic and pirate have a life together after the mission? "Love doesn't make things easy. It makes them worthwhile."
July 27, 2021
Love this whole series! The pirates in modern times theme is so great! Love the bits of action and adventure, and the magical, mystical elements. Plus, sweet and spicy romance! Greyson and Aura have great chemistry; love the little bit of enemies to lovers thing going on. They both have an affinity for weapons, so they team up and go undercover to find a magical, cursed blade. Obviously, their chemistry and connection won’t be denied! Just a fun, entertaining read!
July 27, 2021
Wow!!
Oh so sexy good suspense....I could not put this book down....
What a awesome ride!!!!Loved this story!!! Each one in this series gets better and better!!
But it...it's a must read!!
Oh so sexy good suspense....I could not put this book down....
What a awesome ride!!!!Loved this story!!! Each one in this series gets better and better!!
But it...it's a must read!!
July 28, 2021
Holy cow
I love this series and I am so glad to be reading about sexy pirates! Aura and Greyson share a wonderful story and a love for all things dangerous! I really recommend this explosive love story!
I love this series and I am so glad to be reading about sexy pirates! Aura and Greyson share a wonderful story and a love for all things dangerous! I really recommend this explosive love story!
August 27, 2021
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have been looking forward to reading this since I love these characters so much. I have been wanted to see what Greyson's personal story would be like. Greyson first met Aura when he accidently blew her cover on a mission that failed. No one blames her for it, but she still holds a grudge against Greyson. So when she shows up to see who partner is and it is Greyson there is a chip on her shoulder the whole way that seems to become harder to carry. They are going after a sword that was stolen from the vault of a the mysterious Department 13. They must pretend to be a married couple. Aura fights against the connection between her and Greyson as does he but he knows she is perfect for him. This is one of those books where the pass come back to get in the way of this. This book has my heart racing with each chapter.
April 27, 2022
The fifth book in the Sentinels of Savannah series. Greyson Till the immortal Master Gunner of the pirate ship the Sea Dog and Agent Aura Henderson of Department 13. A well written story that kept me turning pages. There is suspense, drama, danger, villains, a sword, twists, turns, and romance. The story was well worth reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 24, 2021
Love is the Answer
Love this story! Aura and Greyson start at odds to each other. Love blossoms. The old adage of loving someone and setting them free and if they come back it is meant to be is the theme to this hit of a love story by Lisa Kessler. Another hit in this series!
Love this story! Aura and Greyson start at odds to each other. Love blossoms. The old adage of loving someone and setting them free and if they come back it is meant to be is the theme to this hit of a love story by Lisa Kessler. Another hit in this series!
July 30, 2021
Greyson Till is the master gunner of pirate ship a fabled pirate ship . He has as impressive collection of weapons. So when a sword a legendary sword goes missing he is intrigued . He has to work with Aura Henderson who really doesn't want to be working with the immortal pirate. So posing as a married couple they are off to Scotland to track down the sword . Will they be able to find the sword and come out of the adventure with their hearts and lives intact.
Ok Greyson and Aura have to be my favourite couple in this series . Greyson well he is a mans man, he loves anything that involves weapons. He is pirate through and through , sexy and an alpha in a way that will make you want to fan yourself . Deep down in his heart though he is missing something in his life . He has demons he is fighting and deep down all he wants is love and to be loved . Aura is a tough as nails ex police officer who is working for department 13 and she is one sassy lady but deep down she is hurting from a past that is still haunting her today. They are such good characters and you will love them . They are well written and complex .
This is book has it all , brooding pirates , sassy detective, and yes demons . The characters are very well written and complex and you will absolutely fall in love with . The author writes such fun characters that get into some trouble and will break your heart and then repair it . This is a book that you can read in an evening by the campfire or by the pool . It is a fun sexy read that will have you turning pages . I think you have to read the series in order to have the full effect of what goes on but it is a fun series to read and you will love all the characters . So check it out .
Ok Greyson and Aura have to be my favourite couple in this series . Greyson well he is a mans man, he loves anything that involves weapons. He is pirate through and through , sexy and an alpha in a way that will make you want to fan yourself . Deep down in his heart though he is missing something in his life . He has demons he is fighting and deep down all he wants is love and to be loved . Aura is a tough as nails ex police officer who is working for department 13 and she is one sassy lady but deep down she is hurting from a past that is still haunting her today. They are such good characters and you will love them . They are well written and complex .
This is book has it all , brooding pirates , sassy detective, and yes demons . The characters are very well written and complex and you will absolutely fall in love with . The author writes such fun characters that get into some trouble and will break your heart and then repair it . This is a book that you can read in an evening by the campfire or by the pool . It is a fun sexy read that will have you turning pages . I think you have to read the series in order to have the full effect of what goes on but it is a fun series to read and you will love all the characters . So check it out .
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