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Pirates in Time #1
Pirate's Prize
***Trilogy is Complete!
A woman scorned by a thief.
A pirate captain on the hunt to change his stars.
Scammed by the man she trusted, all Emily wants is a fun day with her friends at the Tall Ships festival to forget about him and her lost life savings. When she and her best friend put on necklaces purchased from a vendor, she's sent back in time to 1715, alone.
A sexy pirate captain saves her life, but he steals her only way home. Angry at another thief, Emily pretends to be a man and joins the crew, but her vain efforts only bring her closer to the captain, and he's not what she expected. Emily finds herself trying to prove she can handle him and the crew, but if he finds out she's a woman, it means her death, and the captain's secret could destroy her forever.
If you like swashbuckling cinnamon roll pirates, bold women who know what they want, a forbidden romance, and an adventure on the high seas, you'll love the Pirates in Time trilogy. Each book is a standalone with a guaranteed HEA, but best if read in order.
1-Click and begin an addictive new series on the high seas!
A woman scorned by a thief.
A pirate captain on the hunt to change his stars.
Scammed by the man she trusted, all Emily wants is a fun day with her friends at the Tall Ships festival to forget about him and her lost life savings. When she and her best friend put on necklaces purchased from a vendor, she's sent back in time to 1715, alone.
A sexy pirate captain saves her life, but he steals her only way home. Angry at another thief, Emily pretends to be a man and joins the crew, but her vain efforts only bring her closer to the captain, and he's not what she expected. Emily finds herself trying to prove she can handle him and the crew, but if he finds out she's a woman, it means her death, and the captain's secret could destroy her forever.
If you like swashbuckling cinnamon roll pirates, bold women who know what they want, a forbidden romance, and an adventure on the high seas, you'll love the Pirates in Time trilogy. Each book is a standalone with a guaranteed HEA, but best if read in order.
1-Click and begin an addictive new series on the high seas!
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2022
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About the author
Stephanie Flynn
24 books56 followersAdventure, danger, passion.
Stephanie Flynn writes action-packed romance filled with adventure, suspense, and danger. She lives in Michigan, USA, with her husband and kids, and she spends her writing time surrounded by a herd of normal cats who bat everything off her desk, including her coffee.
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My Books
Immortal Protector Series:
0.5 Vampire's Distraction
1 Vampire's Deception
2 Vampire's Secret
3 Vampire's Promise
3.5 Elf Bound
4 Vampire's Demand
Immortal Protector Side Tales:
Deer Holiday
Love Claws
Depths of the Heart
Matchmaker in Time Series:
0.5 Minutes to Live
1 Seconds to Act
2 Hours to Arrive
3 Days to Hide
4 Years to Savor
Pirates in Time Series:
1 Pirate's Prize
2 Pirate's Treasure
3 Pirate's Plunder
Time Travel Romance Shorts:
Fateful Time
One Crazy Time
Stephanie Flynn writes action-packed romance filled with adventure, suspense, and danger. She lives in Michigan, USA, with her husband and kids, and she spends her writing time surrounded by a herd of normal cats who bat everything off her desk, including her coffee.
Find me here:
Website: https://stephanieflynn.com/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/stephanie_flynn
Amazon: amazon.com/author/s_flynn
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/steph...
My Books
Immortal Protector Series:
0.5 Vampire's Distraction
1 Vampire's Deception
2 Vampire's Secret
3 Vampire's Promise
3.5 Elf Bound
4 Vampire's Demand
Immortal Protector Side Tales:
Deer Holiday
Love Claws
Depths of the Heart
Matchmaker in Time Series:
0.5 Minutes to Live
1 Seconds to Act
2 Hours to Arrive
3 Days to Hide
4 Years to Savor
Pirates in Time Series:
1 Pirate's Prize
2 Pirate's Treasure
3 Pirate's Plunder
Time Travel Romance Shorts:
Fateful Time
One Crazy Time
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January 16, 2022
3.5 stars
July 8, 2023
I loved the story but the FMC was insufferable. She dreamed of living a pirates life since she was a child but when given the chance all she did was cry about how they steal and murder.
GIRL, THEYRE PIRATES LIKE WHAT?
Also, her constant mention of how her father and her ex boyfriend betrayed her in every single chapter was annoyingly repetitive. WE GOT IT THE FIRST THREE TIMES.
She had me rooting for her death the entire book.
GIRL, THEYRE PIRATES LIKE WHAT?
Also, her constant mention of how her father and her ex boyfriend betrayed her in every single chapter was annoyingly repetitive. WE GOT IT THE FIRST THREE TIMES.
She had me rooting for her death the entire book.
May 3, 2025
I really love a good Historical Romance especially when time travel is involved, add in the danger of pirates- count me in! This story gave me hints of Outlander vibes, granted I think any time travel story that takes you back in time to where women weren’t treated as equal can give that same vibe.
This story could’ve went one of two ways; Emily gets there and successfully lived the pirate life or fail miserably and nearly get killed multiple times. I wasn’t going to be disappointed with either route this story took as in life there really would’ve only been the only two ways this could’ve went down. I loved all the little touches of her fangirling coming out, I just wish she could’ve had a little more knowledge of the past or pirate life to give her a little better leverage for survival.
With the length of this story I didn’t feel there was enough time for our main couple to really have a fulfilling ending. I wanted more moments of them bonding, not just the immediate attraction and light questioning of all the strangeness surrounding Emily. And when her two secrets are revealed they hit and missed. I was expecting more angst, anger, a reaction really. The understanding and barely there reactions killed me. The two biggest plots to be revealed had you reading to get to them and they just didn’t satisfy.
Overall I did enjoy what was given to the story, just wish it would’ve been longer and had more time for their relationship to have been formed. Also the angst! Secret revelations are supposed to have us feeling the tension through the pages, and I didn’t get that. If these would’ve been met it definitely would’ve been a 5 star read for me, but for the potential and the quick time it took me to read this it won’t get lower than a 4.
10/50
This story could’ve went one of two ways; Emily gets there and successfully lived the pirate life or fail miserably and nearly get killed multiple times. I wasn’t going to be disappointed with either route this story took as in life there really would’ve only been the only two ways this could’ve went down. I loved all the little touches of her fangirling coming out, I just wish she could’ve had a little more knowledge of the past or pirate life to give her a little better leverage for survival.
With the length of this story I didn’t feel there was enough time for our main couple to really have a fulfilling ending. I wanted more moments of them bonding, not just the immediate attraction and light questioning of all the strangeness surrounding Emily. And when her two secrets are revealed they hit and missed. I was expecting more angst, anger, a reaction really. The understanding and barely there reactions killed me. The two biggest plots to be revealed had you reading to get to them and they just didn’t satisfy.
Overall I did enjoy what was given to the story, just wish it would’ve been longer and had more time for their relationship to have been formed. Also the angst! Secret revelations are supposed to have us feeling the tension through the pages, and I didn’t get that. If these would’ve been met it definitely would’ve been a 5 star read for me, but for the potential and the quick time it took me to read this it won’t get lower than a 4.
10/50
July 12, 2025
Sorry but what ? She’s obsessed with pirates and knows all this stuff apparently but gets mad that the pirates she’s with steal and fight etc… and are pirates? Girl no.
Also the plot felt so slow at points, the dual POV was good but honestly a lot of it felt like the author was just telling us plot points not showing us and when they tried to hint and things through dialogue I just ended up getting whiplash because people said one thing then changed their mind in two seconds with no reasoning.
It felt like the author wanted the MMC to be dark and morally grey but chickened out at the last second… this story had so much potential and the premise was so good I just felt it didn’t deliver :(
Also the plot felt so slow at points, the dual POV was good but honestly a lot of it felt like the author was just telling us plot points not showing us and when they tried to hint and things through dialogue I just ended up getting whiplash because people said one thing then changed their mind in two seconds with no reasoning.
It felt like the author wanted the MMC to be dark and morally grey but chickened out at the last second… this story had so much potential and the premise was so good I just felt it didn’t deliver :(
June 7, 2021
This book kept my attention, I’m glad I read it.
But when it was finished I realized it wasn’t very exciting. There were moments, but no climax. It was over and I was left feeling empty handed.
But, all in all, I enjoyed the writing style of the author and the characters.
I can’t wait to read more of Stephanie’s work!
But when it was finished I realized it wasn’t very exciting. There were moments, but no climax. It was over and I was left feeling empty handed.
But, all in all, I enjoyed the writing style of the author and the characters.
I can’t wait to read more of Stephanie’s work!
September 14, 2022
1.5
Okay this book was terribly under researched and I actually was left dumbfounded at some of the decisions a so called “pirate” would make. That would NEVER happen also the plot and pacing was a mess and I wasnt endeared to the characters at all more so annoyed than anything… but yet somehow I finished the book so I guess that says something but not sure if I’ll read the next one tho.
Okay this book was terribly under researched and I actually was left dumbfounded at some of the decisions a so called “pirate” would make. That would NEVER happen also the plot and pacing was a mess and I wasnt endeared to the characters at all more so annoyed than anything… but yet somehow I finished the book so I guess that says something but not sure if I’ll read the next one tho.
August 1, 2021
Good read
Very nicely written. Although in that era, a cell phone wouldn't have been easily dismissed, she would have been declared a witch
Very nicely written. Although in that era, a cell phone wouldn't have been easily dismissed, she would have been declared a witch
September 21, 2022
Good story
I liked it. Pirates are great, though I feel like Emily didn't know half as much about them as she believed she did. Still an okay love story.
I liked it. Pirates are great, though I feel like Emily didn't know half as much about them as she believed she did. Still an okay love story.
May 2, 2025
Where was the romance? 🔎
July 13, 2023
This was a fun solid romance! I enjoyed the time travel elements in this book and enjoyed the story. There wasn't very much of an explanation on how the character time travels and there wasn't a very solid plot with what shouldn't be major consequence being swept under the rug at the end of the book to wrap the story up. I also had a hard time believing the characters reactions especially when it came to aspects like time travel and not realizing right away that the main character was a girl. In the end this was a fun read that I would recommend if you are looking for something with not very high stakes that will be enjoyable to pass the time with.
April 21, 2024
Pirate’s Prize is a fun, relatively light hearted time travel romance. Emily is obsessed with pirates and ships, and after discovering she has been scammed by her boyfriend, she wants nothing more than to enjoy the Tall Ships festival. But when she and her best friend put on a pair of necklaces, Emily finds herself trapped on a merchant ship in 1715, alone.
When the vessel is attacked by pirates, Emily is stuck, trying to get her necklace back from the sexy pirate captain who has claimed it. With the crew and captain under the assumption Emily is a man, she goes along with it, but finds herself growing closer to the dangerous captain. She agrees to sign up, knowing it’s the only way to get hold of the necklace, but all too aware that if someone discovers her secret, it could mean her death.
This is a relatively short book at 282 pages, and although it initially grabbed me, I soon found myself bored by Emily. Pirates are apparently her obsession, but she seems shocked they murder and steal, and doesn’t know anything about being a pirate, just some names of famous captains. The romance scenes between her and the captain were good, but I soon grew frustrated with how often Emily’s ‘problems’ are repeated. Her ex scammed her, we’re reminded frequently. The pirates might kill her, she needs to get the necklace back, but fumbles every opportunity she has to do so. And why does she repeatedly make decisions that will get her killed? I was definitely questioning why the captain seemed to keen on consistently helping someone who seemed to have no desire to help themselves.
I think if Emily had actually been made a bit more interesting, her actions on the boat more believable (she’s a retail clerk, but with enough medical knowledge to end up saving lives. It’s not that it’s particularly, hugely unbelievable, but it could have been more interesting if Emily was a trained nurse or similar), if her best friend wasn’t so quickly forgotten by Emily, who initially looks for her then shrugs and decides she can’t be bothered, and the ending wasn’t so rushed, this could have been a solid book. As it was, it’s kind of average, and a touch forgettable. I might give the second book a go, as it would be interesting to see what happened to Angela, and whether she gives more thought to her lost friend than Emily gave to her.
When the vessel is attacked by pirates, Emily is stuck, trying to get her necklace back from the sexy pirate captain who has claimed it. With the crew and captain under the assumption Emily is a man, she goes along with it, but finds herself growing closer to the dangerous captain. She agrees to sign up, knowing it’s the only way to get hold of the necklace, but all too aware that if someone discovers her secret, it could mean her death.
This is a relatively short book at 282 pages, and although it initially grabbed me, I soon found myself bored by Emily. Pirates are apparently her obsession, but she seems shocked they murder and steal, and doesn’t know anything about being a pirate, just some names of famous captains. The romance scenes between her and the captain were good, but I soon grew frustrated with how often Emily’s ‘problems’ are repeated. Her ex scammed her, we’re reminded frequently. The pirates might kill her, she needs to get the necklace back, but fumbles every opportunity she has to do so. And why does she repeatedly make decisions that will get her killed? I was definitely questioning why the captain seemed to keen on consistently helping someone who seemed to have no desire to help themselves.
I think if Emily had actually been made a bit more interesting, her actions on the boat more believable (she’s a retail clerk, but with enough medical knowledge to end up saving lives. It’s not that it’s particularly, hugely unbelievable, but it could have been more interesting if Emily was a trained nurse or similar), if her best friend wasn’t so quickly forgotten by Emily, who initially looks for her then shrugs and decides she can’t be bothered, and the ending wasn’t so rushed, this could have been a solid book. As it was, it’s kind of average, and a touch forgettable. I might give the second book a go, as it would be interesting to see what happened to Angela, and whether she gives more thought to her lost friend than Emily gave to her.
December 17, 2024
A pirates Prize Review:
In my defence, I downloaded this book for free on Stuff Your Kindle Day, and it was one of the few plot lines that could convince me to download a cheese romance book. Pirates Prize is a decent book for the genre (I say this as someone that doesn’t often read romance, especially the cheesy airport kind). I think the time travel aspect is what sold it, because who doesn’t love to be teleported from the 2000s to the 17th century into a world full of sexy pirates 👀 I felt the book was fitting to read by the beach and I definitely enjoyed the mysterious teleporting necklace plot line, however the small plot holes and repetitive and predictable behaviour of the main character put me off a bit. Maybe a version of this book more historically accurate and slower paced would be better, but then again that story would have ended in the first chapter after she walked the plank.
All in all this book was a lighthearted fun read and definitely one of the better romances ive read. (Smut level 4/10 since it only happens once)
In my defence, I downloaded this book for free on Stuff Your Kindle Day, and it was one of the few plot lines that could convince me to download a cheese romance book. Pirates Prize is a decent book for the genre (I say this as someone that doesn’t often read romance, especially the cheesy airport kind). I think the time travel aspect is what sold it, because who doesn’t love to be teleported from the 2000s to the 17th century into a world full of sexy pirates 👀 I felt the book was fitting to read by the beach and I definitely enjoyed the mysterious teleporting necklace plot line, however the small plot holes and repetitive and predictable behaviour of the main character put me off a bit. Maybe a version of this book more historically accurate and slower paced would be better, but then again that story would have ended in the first chapter after she walked the plank.
All in all this book was a lighthearted fun read and definitely one of the better romances ive read. (Smut level 4/10 since it only happens once)
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