Reviews for The Pirate Lord (Lord Trilogy Series #1)

The average rating for The Pirate Lord (Lord Trilogy Series #1) based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2017-05-22 00:00:00 Gary Stewart 3.5 stars Ahoy, matey! sigh I think I'm kinda over my Pirate phase. I've checked out the (generally agreed upon) top 2 Pirate Romances, this one and Gentle Rogue, and neither of them really got me excited to read about more shenanigans on the high seas. I even threw in a female pirate story (aptly named Lady Pirate) for good measure, but I don't know... I guess pirates aren't my thing? But this wasn't bad. Especially considering that it's an older romance novel! I mean, there were a few times that by today's standards he shouldn't have kissed her, but on the whole, this wasn't as rapey as I expected. I'm trying not to think too hard about that last sentence because it disturbs me on many levels... Anyway. Even though the whole thing starts with a bunch of female convicts (and our heroine!) getting kidnapped by pirates so that they can become wives, the story ends up being rather sweet. The pirates all end up being sweethearts who decide that willing wives are what they want, and the Pirate Lord ends up championing women's rights by the time it's all over with. All's well that ends well, I say! Even though this was a bit too old to rock my world, it was still entertaining and made me want to seek out more stuff by Sabrina Jeffries.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-06-27 00:00:00 Dietrich Zoellner I didn't quite know what to expect from this book. I must admit that I anticipated a swashbuckling adventure like those old Errol Flynn movies, but its storyline definitely leaned more towards Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Not a bad thing because that's one of my all-time favourite movies! Captain Gideon Horn, the notorious Pirate Lord, and his crew of not-such-cutthroat pirates, are keen to settle down to a life of domestic bliss on an island paradise. All they need now are wives! Kidnapping a ship load of convict women headed for Australia seems to present the perfect solution. Surely any sane woman would prefer to marry a reformed pirate rather than face a life of servitude in a penal colony. However, Gideon hasn't bargained with 'crossing cutlasses' with strong-willed Sara Willis, the women's self-appointed spokeswoman, who thwarts him at every turn. I like Sara because she's intelligent, courageous and compassionate, although more than a little stubborn. She doesn't just pay lip service to being a social reformer because her actions reveal someone who really cares about those less fortunate than herself and someone who is willing to take positive action to help. Throughout the book, her concern for the welfare of the women is obvious. At one point, even Gideon admits that she fought for the women like any well-gunned brig. Gideon is your typical alpha hero - sexy, arrogant and determined to have things done his way. Ms. Jeffries hints at the tragic past that has left him with a hatred of the British nobility which colours his initial attitude towards Sara. I like how he treats his crew firmly but fairly, and genuinely wants to build a good and solid future for himself and his men on their island paradise. It's obvious that two such stubborn people will inevitably clash, and sparks fly as each of them attempts to get the upper hand in their often humourous confrontations. Ms. Jeffries manages to convey just the right amount of sexual tension and passion between Sara and Gideon and delivers some scrumptious kissing scenes. I love the assorted secondary characters and I especially liked the sweet relationship between Silas (the ship's cook) and Louisa (one of the convict woman). It is a delightful addition to the story but never overshadows the main romance. I also like Sara's step-brother, Jordan, who maybe overprotective but really cares about her. My only real criticism is that the ending was tied up rather too neatly and predictably, but it didn't spoil my overall enjoyment of the book. Gideon and Sara on the Satyr Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara in The Black Swan (1942) VERDICT: FUN, SEXY, BATTLE-OF-WILLS ROMANCE RATING: ★★★★