The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway: A Regency Romance

The Pirate's Tempting Stowaway was a departure from the previous books within this series. It was the heroine Clara who needed to be rescued from all the pain and anger that was going on within her life. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review. I was not as into Blackheart as I have been her previous male titular characters but the one thing that I did like about him is that he unwittingly helped Clara wake up to the things she was taking for granted and gave her a better appreciation for who she was. The Pirate's Stowaway is a story that I believe needed to be told. The negativity in life has a way of influences future choices. It also builds courage and the ability to show empathy to others. Empowering story.

The Earl of Carlisle sent Captain Blackheart on a mission to bring back his wife's (Grace) mother. No problem, thinks the Captain; this would be easy money, retrieving and returning an old sickly woman. Then he meets Clara Halton, his "cargo/booty!" He knows he's in trouble! High sea adventures, warm, assertive, self confident male and female characters and witty dialog keep the pages turning!. Loved the way the characters from earlier books fit right in with their scenes! Book free for honest review.

Erica Ridley is on one of the longest winning streaks I have ever seen: 6 books in a row, in the same fabulous series, and THE PIRATE’S TEMPTING STOWAWAY is just as wonderful as the previous five ones! When he came back from the war, Gregory Steele became a pirate and renamed himself Captain Blackheart. He loves adventures, he loves the sea, and is not looking to put down roots. He must fetch Mrs. Clara Halton in Philadelphia, on the orders of the Earl of Carlisle, and will be paid upon his return to England. He did not expect a spirited widow, supposedly on death’s door, to point a firearm at him when he arrives at her door! Clara is however delighted to be reunited with her daughter in England, and she goes willingly. Clara who always thought she wanted a quiet and uneventful life, soon discovers she loves adventures, and the bachelor pirate finds out he very much enjoy the companionship of the lovely widow. THE PIRATE’S TEMPTING STOWAWAY is a perfectly delightful romance; the chemistry between the pirate and Clara is a joy to behold; their banter is witty, and yet completely realistic. Ms. Ridley’s storytelling abilities shine again with very creative plot twists, and the characters are colourful and very appealing. I laughed out loud at the shipmates’ utterances; the dialogues are, as usual, spectacular. But the pièce de résistance is Ms. Ridley’s superlative writing: her words flow with such easy elegance, never pretentious yet always according to Regency usage. THE PIRATE’S TEMPTING STOWAWAY is a quick read: the pace never slows down from the first paragraphs, and neither does the enjoyment. A wonderful read that will leave you feeling happy! I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.