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A review by _isabel_
Kidnapped by the Pirate by Keira Andrews
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
Absolutely wonderful, freaking delicious gem of a romance romp: I'd totally forgotten how great Keira Andrews is when it comes to this kind of genre ("Wed to the Barbarian" is *chef's kiss*), and I'd also forgotten what a freaking delight pirate romps and historical bodice rippers are. I definitely need more recs after this one because my god, I was obsessed.
Forbidden relationship, captive/captor with kidnapping, angst, hurt/comfort, enemies-to-grudging-respect-to-lovers-to-soulmates? This is my jam, 100%.
Once again, thank you Chelsea (and your amazing review) for the rec, it was precisely what I needed.
I loved this book so freaking much. It's fun, it's hot, it's delicious, it's packed with tension and angst and all my favourite tropes (age gap, forced proximity, forbidden relationship, first times ft. "whoops, I was just scratching an itch but now I can't help but climb you everytime I see you", hurt/comfort and all the possessiveness my little romance-lovin' heart could wish for), plus the two main characters are fantastic. Their dynamic had me in a chokehold, I am FERAL over them; their chemistry was truly top-notch, and the forbidden aspect of their bond made it even more delicious; and the way they both got to know each other, slowly over time? The way both of them became more and more whipped for one another? GAH. I loved it.
Individually they're both pretty great, and I adored seeing both of their more vulnerable sides come out: Nathaniel (HOW CUTE IS THE NICKNAME "PLUM" THOUGH?!?!) with his insecurities and secret shame, Hawk with his loneliness and the way he was so scared of getting close to another person *tears up* they broke my heart, and then remade whole by how freaking cute and precious their bond was.
Keira's writing was great as well, and I definitely need to read a few more of her books now. I also need a loooong list of pirate and historical romp recs, because omg: I love this genre so damn much: it's so fun. I spent three whole days giggling and kicking my feet in the air, and I have zero regrets: it was just what I needed.
Forbidden relationship, captive/captor with kidnapping, angst, hurt/comfort, enemies-to-grudging-respect-to-lovers-to-soulmates? This is my jam, 100%.
Once again, thank you Chelsea (and your amazing review) for the rec, it was precisely what I needed.
I loved this book so freaking much. It's fun, it's hot, it's delicious, it's packed with tension and angst and all my favourite tropes (age gap, forced proximity, forbidden relationship, first times ft. "whoops, I was just scratching an itch but now I can't help but climb you everytime I see you", hurt/comfort and all the possessiveness my little romance-lovin' heart could wish for), plus the two main characters are fantastic. Their dynamic had me in a chokehold, I am FERAL over them; their chemistry was truly top-notch, and the forbidden aspect of their bond made it even more delicious; and the way they both got to know each other, slowly over time? The way both of them became more and more whipped for one another? GAH. I loved it.
Individually they're both pretty great, and I adored seeing both of their more vulnerable sides come out: Nathaniel (HOW CUTE IS THE NICKNAME "PLUM" THOUGH?!?!) with his insecurities and secret shame, Hawk with his loneliness and the way he was so scared of getting close to another person *tears up* they broke my heart, and then remade whole by how freaking cute and precious their bond was.
Keira's writing was great as well, and I definitely need to read a few more of her books now. I also need a loooong list of pirate and historical romp recs, because omg: I love this genre so damn much: it's so fun. I spent three whole days giggling and kicking my feet in the air, and I have zero regrets: it was just what I needed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual harassment