Reviews

Rescued by the Buccaneer by Normandie Alleman

pattyfgd's review

5.0

Give me a story of a strong willed woman and a notorious pirate and I am intrigued! This is a fast listen, but dangerous, hot and oh so fun! Federica is bound for America when her ship is taken over by pirates. Kidnapped to serve Gaston, the captain , she finds her freshness gets her in loads of trouble. This man stands for no disobedience. Though naive and inexperienced, Gaston finds her willfulness enchanting. But the sea is not for women. What will happen when he realizes her true feelings? And what of his? Pirates are romanticized, their bad boy ways bring out the want in women. I love how Normandie Alleman gives us this man, who is strong, in charge and bends at the will of a woman! It's a fun filled adventure, with a little spanking, a lot of steamy passion and a couple to fall in love with.

Alleman's choice of Piers Ryman as the narrator is spot on. He has a fantastic voice for this type of story. His growlie voice is exactly as I imagine Gaston to be, with a tone to make you do as he says! I loved his performance and hope he continues the series.

audreyc543's review

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

trinapovich's review

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

faeriecat12's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.25

No character in this book is likeable. Really creepy vibes from everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content

ktorr009's review

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

booklvrkat's review

5.0

As a new to me author, this book got me. I grew up reading pirate stories, and this is the "grown-up" version of what a pirate romance is. I adored every single part of this book. I can't wait to read more!

alinagard's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

kimmiereadsalot's review

Dnf at 12%. There’s a pretty graphic sexual assault scene then. I couldn’t stomach it. It was written so weird and so gross. No thank you. I read romance to escape. Graphic sexual assault is not escape.

This was the second book I dnf from the stuff your kindle day where everything was free. I’m so far not impressed by these free books. 

thelovelylibrarylady's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I gave this title three stars because it entertained me and took my mind off the "real world". The writing style and plot were definitely not worthy of three stars, but I guess I have a soft spot for this piece of cheesy pirate erotica. I probably will not continue with this trilogy even though I enjoyed the escapism the first book gave me because it just isn't my favorite genre to read.

Here is my favorite quotation from Rescued by the Buccaneer which explores the extreme sexiness of a man with an eye patch. "She thought of his eyes and felt disappointment she could only gaze into the one brown eye the color of rich hazelnut. At the same time, the patch that covered his bad eye lent him a scandalous and mysterious appeal. It made him appear even more dangerous, and Frederica was surprised to find that it attracted her to him all the more".

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

kayo32's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0