Series: Pirates of the Isles, #4
Traits & Tropes: forced proximity; pirates
Publication Date: 03.23.21
Genre/Setting: Historical; Mediterranean Sea/Ireland/Scotland/Shipboard
Heat Level: 9
Rating: 4 stars!
Since he and his twin brother Kyle were chased out of their village, Keith MacLean has made a life at sea and fought to keep them from ever being separated. He’s developed a reputation as a ruthless pirate, the Scarlet Blade. He’s on his first trip without his twin and none too easy about it, especially as it's his first mostly above-board business trip. On a small Greek Isle, he visits a brothel for release only to find a brief meeting with an unforgettable woman, leading him into more danger than he anticipated.
Serafina Drakos was raised among the lowliest of society and doesn’t hold much hope for a brighter future for herself. When it becomes imperative that she escape, she stows away aboard Keith’s ship disguised as a boy. When Keith discovers her, and her true identity, it doesn’t take long for him to dole out a punishment she’s more than happy to receive.
As they traverse the perilous Barbary Coast, Keith and Serafina find their rapidly blossoming love challenged by other aggressors. When they’re separated, they must both fight and trust each other implicitly if they ever hope to leave the Mediterranean.
This was the steamiest book I’ve read in some time but don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s no depth beyond its sexy surface. There was tremendous character development from both Serafina and Keith in a short space of time, plus emotional depth as their relationship deepened and they faced challenges together. I also really loved the deep and openly loving relationship between Keith and his twin brother Kyle. This was probably one of my favorite sibling relationships I’ve ever read. I’ve missed the first three books of this series, but I had no problem understanding and enjoying this one. This book sucked me right in so if you’re looking for an engrossing and scorching hot pirate romance, this one will do the trick.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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