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3.72 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Had a Scoundrel, had a Scot and now here’s a Pirate! 😍
Jack Rhys’ infamy as a murderous Pirate can only be overshadowed by his reputation of being a great lover. Having been able to have any woman he wanted, it’s no surprise that he’s taken aback by Lorelei’s rejection!
Miss Lorelei had heard all the murderous rumors of Black Jack Rhys and was more than willing to participate in bringing the Pirate to justice, but what she didn’t count on was learning that there was much more to the man than the vicious tales.
Let me start by saying that really enjoyed this one! But I fear it suffers from a misleading title. This book has a pretty slow burn for a bodice ripper! Of course that’s not a bad thing, but with a title like “master of seduction”, it’s surprising how any actual seduction is secondary to the rest of the story.
This story has heart, humor and a few dashes of steam 🔥 But not too much for those who like less 😏
All in all this was a fun read and if you were looking to dip into the pirate romance genre, this is a good place to start!
☀️☀️☀️☀️ 4 stars for me!
🖤Katie
Jack Rhys’ infamy as a murderous Pirate can only be overshadowed by his reputation of being a great lover. Having been able to have any woman he wanted, it’s no surprise that he’s taken aback by Lorelei’s rejection!
Miss Lorelei had heard all the murderous rumors of Black Jack Rhys and was more than willing to participate in bringing the Pirate to justice, but what she didn’t count on was learning that there was much more to the man than the vicious tales.
Let me start by saying that really enjoyed this one! But I fear it suffers from a misleading title. This book has a pretty slow burn for a bodice ripper! Of course that’s not a bad thing, but with a title like “master of seduction”, it’s surprising how any actual seduction is secondary to the rest of the story.
This story has heart, humor and a few dashes of steam 🔥 But not too much for those who like less 😏
All in all this was a fun read and if you were looking to dip into the pirate romance genre, this is a good place to start!
☀️☀️☀️☀️ 4 stars for me!
🖤Katie
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was so silly
2/2.75 Stars
"Master of Seduction"
Hm, no. More like master of cheesy and inaccuracy.
So, I enjoyed this book somewhat. It set out to be super interesting but turned out to be, well, rather boring looking back on it.
I've read hundreds of historical romances and plenty of them about pirates. I've never read one that had the MC be a pirate but not actually utilize it in the story. It felt more like a personality trait than anything.
Sure most of the book took place on his ship but geez, it felt more like a cruise.
I think many of my issues with this book had to do with the authors writing style. It felt very simple. It lacked important details and world building. Biggest issue of all was the inaccuracy of the time era. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some snob about the little stuff and I usually don't spot most these little tells. In this books case, it became glaringly obvious the more I read. From the biggest issue being the vocabulary Jack and Lorelei used to how Lorelei went around acting...well it certainly did not feel like a book taking place in the 1700's.
Add in how the writing lacked in the emotional depth needed to bring these characters to life, especially Jack with his tragic history... And talk about disappointment.
And that ending? What cheesy nonsense. I knew Jack and Lorelei would get their HEA but to have everything just tidy itself up without issue? He doesn't kill Wallingford after all? Justin wasn't jealous or hurt she fell in love with Jack but relieved?! Jack recited poetry and went down on one knee to confess his undying love and propose marriage to Lorelei as she claimed he would in their wager at the very beginning of the book?? And Wallingford was his true father? Though that was obvious was the beginning...
But still. It was all so easy and had no conflict. Didn't even reflect the emotional turmoil Jack must have dealt with seeing his father again. Nada. And for a man so against marriage he didn't even procrastinate over it and just dove in head first. Which was hard to accept.
While this book was entertaining at first it felt like it dragged and became repetitive the more it went on. More or less nothing happens but Jack and Lorelei butting heads while on his ship. Jack's fascination with Lorelei centered all on how "sHe wAsN't LiKe OtHeR gIrLs" and how she resisted his charm because he was so very, very vain and sure of himself. Which, tbh didn't feel authentic enough to believe either. The build up and chemistry between them lacked in more areas and felt so flat when in reality it should have been deliciously sparking off the page.
Another minor issue for me was no ages were mentioned. I'm a sucker for details and ages are def one of those.
P.S. - The "spice" levels in this book were about as spicy as white bread. It had the potential to be delicious but never reached anywhere close to it. The few love scenes were absolutely not worth the wait and were also lacking in enough detail that it was hard to figure out what was happening before it was all over.
"Master of Seduction"
Hm, no. More like master of cheesy and inaccuracy.
So, I enjoyed this book somewhat. It set out to be super interesting but turned out to be, well, rather boring looking back on it.
I've read hundreds of historical romances and plenty of them about pirates. I've never read one that had the MC be a pirate but not actually utilize it in the story. It felt more like a personality trait than anything.
Sure most of the book took place on his ship but geez, it felt more like a cruise.
I think many of my issues with this book had to do with the authors writing style. It felt very simple. It lacked important details and world building. Biggest issue of all was the inaccuracy of the time era. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some snob about the little stuff and I usually don't spot most these little tells. In this books case, it became glaringly obvious the more I read. From the biggest issue being the vocabulary Jack and Lorelei used to how Lorelei went around acting...well it certainly did not feel like a book taking place in the 1700's.
Add in how the writing lacked in the emotional depth needed to bring these characters to life, especially Jack with his tragic history... And talk about disappointment.
And that ending? What cheesy nonsense. I knew Jack and Lorelei would get their HEA but to have everything just tidy itself up without issue? He doesn't kill Wallingford after all? Justin wasn't jealous or hurt she fell in love with Jack but relieved?! Jack recited poetry and went down on one knee to confess his undying love and propose marriage to Lorelei as she claimed he would in their wager at the very beginning of the book?? And Wallingford was his true father? Though that was obvious was the beginning...
But still. It was all so easy and had no conflict. Didn't even reflect the emotional turmoil Jack must have dealt with seeing his father again. Nada. And for a man so against marriage he didn't even procrastinate over it and just dove in head first. Which was hard to accept.
While this book was entertaining at first it felt like it dragged and became repetitive the more it went on. More or less nothing happens but Jack and Lorelei butting heads while on his ship. Jack's fascination with Lorelei centered all on how "sHe wAsN't LiKe OtHeR gIrLs" and how she resisted his charm because he was so very, very vain and sure of himself. Which, tbh didn't feel authentic enough to believe either. The build up and chemistry between them lacked in more areas and felt so flat when in reality it should have been deliciously sparking off the page.
Another minor issue for me was no ages were mentioned. I'm a sucker for details and ages are def one of those.
P.S. - The "spice" levels in this book were about as spicy as white bread. It had the potential to be delicious but never reached anywhere close to it. The few love scenes were absolutely not worth the wait and were also lacking in enough detail that it was hard to figure out what was happening before it was all over.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was sooooo gooodddddd. The spice, the plot, the plot twist, the feelings! It was really interesting and captivating. Reading about this man fight his feelings for her cause he didn’t want to ruin her!!! And when he finally stopped fighting it and tried to get her to fall for him!!! I was hooked lol. He was so needy and hot for her. The plot twist of this had me gasping cause I didn’t see it coming from a hundred pages away. This was really really good. 4.5 stars.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun story about two equally stubborn people. Jack is a pirate, bent on revenge against the man responsible for a good friend's death. He has the reputation of a ruthless pirate and an expert seducer of women. Lorelei is the belle of Charleston and recently engaged to her childhood friend and crush, Justin Wallingford.
The story opens with Lorelei bragging to her friends about her ability to charm any man and to get her way in anything she wants. At the same time, Jack has arrived in disguise, looking for information to further his plans for revenge. Lorelei catches his eye, and he asks her to dance. For a few moments, the sparks fly between them, leaving Lorelei attracted and confused before Jack disappears.
The next night Justin has succeeded in getting Lorelei to help him with his plans to set a trap for Jack, with Lorelei playing the part of a barmaid in a waterfront tavern. I was disgusted with Justin at this point. What man willingly puts the woman he supposedly loves in that kind of danger? Worse, he doesn't believe her at first when she identifies the man. I rather enjoyed Jack's spur-of-the-moment decision to take Lorelei hostage and carry her back to the ship. He told himself it was to ensure that the senior Wallingford followed, but there was definitely a personal interest there too. Lorelei is furious and more than a little scared - she's heard the stories about what Jack is capable of.
I really enjoyed the development of Jack and Lori's relationship. The sparks between them were strong from the beginning, as was the connection. I loved seeing Lori stand up to him, even when she was scared. It was pretty funny to see him get all offended when she accused him of planning to rape her. That was just the first of the things that soon had Lori realizing that there was more to Jack than his reputation.
Jack is also known for his reputation with women, and he is determined to get Lori into his bed. He makes it clear that that is all he wants - he makes no promises and doesn't believe in love. Lori is determined to resist and makes a bet with Jack that she can have him on his knees declaring his love before he can get her into bed. What neither realizes at the time is that they are both in danger of losing their hearts. There are some very terrific scenes of the two of them together, getting to know each other. Jack finds himself wanting to do little things to make her happy and comfortable, though the idea of a pirate ship stocked with fancy linens and furniture was a bit hard to believe. I also loved the scene where Lori stumbled onto Jack when he was asleep, with only the essentials covered up. Her fascination led her to try to recreate what she saw in a sketch, and a hilarious attempt to complete the picture. I enjoyed seeing them grow closer, neither one wanting to admit that their feelings were involved. The question became, what would happen when the Wallingfords and the English navy caught up with them. The ending was quite satisfying, with a couple of unexpected twists.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Jack's son Kit was pretty adorable in his mix of boy and young man. I loved the way that he worshipped Jack, which was a good indication of Jack's true character. I also loved the other members of the crew, from the truly salty pirates to the men like Henri and Tarik. It was also unusual to see so many women on a pirate ship, and I liked the way they made Lori a part of their group so easily.
The whole revenge theme was interesting. I could see Jack's determination because of what was done to his foster father/mentor. But it was also clear that there was more to it than that. It didn't take too long to suspect the other cause, and I wondered how that was going to play out. I must admit that I found Admiral Wallingford to be less admirable than I had hoped, but he did redeem himself somewhat at the end.
The story opens with Lorelei bragging to her friends about her ability to charm any man and to get her way in anything she wants. At the same time, Jack has arrived in disguise, looking for information to further his plans for revenge. Lorelei catches his eye, and he asks her to dance. For a few moments, the sparks fly between them, leaving Lorelei attracted and confused before Jack disappears.
The next night Justin has succeeded in getting Lorelei to help him with his plans to set a trap for Jack, with Lorelei playing the part of a barmaid in a waterfront tavern. I was disgusted with Justin at this point. What man willingly puts the woman he supposedly loves in that kind of danger? Worse, he doesn't believe her at first when she identifies the man. I rather enjoyed Jack's spur-of-the-moment decision to take Lorelei hostage and carry her back to the ship. He told himself it was to ensure that the senior Wallingford followed, but there was definitely a personal interest there too. Lorelei is furious and more than a little scared - she's heard the stories about what Jack is capable of.
I really enjoyed the development of Jack and Lori's relationship. The sparks between them were strong from the beginning, as was the connection. I loved seeing Lori stand up to him, even when she was scared. It was pretty funny to see him get all offended when she accused him of planning to rape her. That was just the first of the things that soon had Lori realizing that there was more to Jack than his reputation.
Jack is also known for his reputation with women, and he is determined to get Lori into his bed. He makes it clear that that is all he wants - he makes no promises and doesn't believe in love. Lori is determined to resist and makes a bet with Jack that she can have him on his knees declaring his love before he can get her into bed. What neither realizes at the time is that they are both in danger of losing their hearts. There are some very terrific scenes of the two of them together, getting to know each other. Jack finds himself wanting to do little things to make her happy and comfortable, though the idea of a pirate ship stocked with fancy linens and furniture was a bit hard to believe. I also loved the scene where Lori stumbled onto Jack when he was asleep, with only the essentials covered up. Her fascination led her to try to recreate what she saw in a sketch, and a hilarious attempt to complete the picture. I enjoyed seeing them grow closer, neither one wanting to admit that their feelings were involved. The question became, what would happen when the Wallingfords and the English navy caught up with them. The ending was quite satisfying, with a couple of unexpected twists.
I also enjoyed the secondary characters. Jack's son Kit was pretty adorable in his mix of boy and young man. I loved the way that he worshipped Jack, which was a good indication of Jack's true character. I also loved the other members of the crew, from the truly salty pirates to the men like Henri and Tarik. It was also unusual to see so many women on a pirate ship, and I liked the way they made Lori a part of their group so easily.
The whole revenge theme was interesting. I could see Jack's determination because of what was done to his foster father/mentor. But it was also clear that there was more to it than that. It didn't take too long to suspect the other cause, and I wondered how that was going to play out. I must admit that I found Admiral Wallingford to be less admirable than I had hoped, but he did redeem himself somewhat at the end.