The Blue Enchantress (Charles Towne Belles, #2)

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The Blue Enchantress (Charles Towne Belles #2)

by M.L. Tyndall (Goodreads Author), MaryLu Tyndall

4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 · rating details · 461 ratings · 94 reviews

Get swept away in a high-tide of romance and adventure from acclaimed author M. L. Tyndall. Attempting to forget about a painful past, Hope Westcott plunges into Charles Towne society trying to find love and acceptance. Captain Nathaniel Masonis determined to build his shipping business and doesn’t need a romantic entanglement—especially with a woman like Hope. When Hope’s...more

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Published August 1st 2009 by Barbour Books (first published 2009)

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Apr 10, 2012 Beth Cato rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: in, 2009, historical, fiction, romance

This is the second book in the Christian historical romance series The Charles Town Belles. I have been given the first two books by the publisher through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer Program. The review of the first book is here; in summary, the concept was far-fetched but it wasn't that bad as far as Christian romances go (not a genre I usually read).[return][return]As for this book... this one aggravated me. It followed the travails of Hope Wescott, the sister of the heroine in The Red Sir...more This is the second book in the Christian historical romance series The Charles Town Belles. I have been given the first two books by the publisher through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer Program. The review of the first book is here; in summary, the concept was far-fetched but it wasn't that bad as far as Christian romances go (not a genre I usually read).[return][return]As for this book... this one aggravated me. It followed the travails of Hope Wescott, the sister of the heroine in The Red Siren. Hope has some issues. She fell for Lord Falkland and believed his promises of marriage, but when she snuck on board his ship she discovered that he was married. To make things worse, he abandons her in St. Kitts where she is auctioned off on a slave box. The merchant Nathaniel sees her and bids everything he has to save her - including his ship. Nathaniel has secretly been in love with Hope for years but she had zero interest in a mere merchant like him. Now, she needs him in order to get back to Charles Town alive.[return][return]Hope's big character flaw/sin is flirting, and she knows she's earned a reputation for promiscuity because of her affair with Lord Falkland. But as a Christian romance... it's taken a bit too far. EVERY SINGLE MAN in the book lusts after her. And because of her flirting - which is pretty light - she almost gets raped, and the point is repeatedly made that it is all her fault for her behavior. (Yes, I can hear some of you screaming in rage as you read this.) The thing is, her flirting behavior isn't that bad really, and that just makes it worse. If she's groping or showing some calf, then okay, I can see that as a serious tease.[return][return]The religious theme is heavier in this book than in the first one. The plot is also very cliched. They get shipwrecked, and then pirates arrive. The pirates talk in a very stereotypical way - aggravating in a book, but somehow appropriate considering it's Talk Like a Pirate Day. The hero, Nathaniel, isn't a bad guy, but the conflicts created by jealousy get a bit silly.[return][return]I was really disappointed in this book. I didn't expect great historical accuracy, but I did want a nice escape and enjoyable characters. The Blue Enchantress just didn't cut it.(less)

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Jun 14, 2012 Stacey rated it 4 of 5 stars

First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Mary Lu Tyndall and her publisher for sending me a copy of "The Blue Enchantress" to review for them. I have always been grateful for this generosity, and I am trying to improve at being consistent in taking the time to thank these wonderfully giving individuals in a public forum. I really appreciate your time, effort and expense in making a reviewer copy available to me.

Mary Lu Tyndall’s latest novel in the Charles Towne Belles ser...more First of all, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Mary Lu Tyndall and her publisher for sending me a copy of "The Blue Enchantress" to review for them. I have always been grateful for this generosity, and I am trying to improve at being consistent in taking the time to thank these wonderfully giving individuals in a public forum. I really appreciate your time, effort and expense in making a reviewer copy available to me.

Mary Lu Tyndall’s latest novel in the Charles Towne Belles series is a bewitching romantic adventure on the high seas entitled “The Blue Enchantress”. In this second book, we encounter pirates, a slave auction, a horrific hurricane that causes a shipwreck, and several other adventures as we follow the journey of Hope Westcott. If you recall from the first book in the series, “The Red Siren”, Hope was going to stow away on a ship that carried her lover, Lord Falkland, away from Charles Towne. Now, shunned by the man she thought loved her, she finds herself on a slave auction block far away from her home. Enter Nathaniel Mason, a merchant ship captain who is also from Charles Towne who gives up everything to save this woman that he has adored from afar for some time.

This novel contained many beautiful elements: first and foremost, the ribbon of faith and evangelism that is so predominant frequently left me in tears; the tropical island settings and those aboard ship are so vividly penned that I could feel the stiff salt water on my own skin; these characters are dimensional and many become friends by the end of the tale. But this leads to my frustration with the book, as well. Some of these characters are so stubborn, they appear foolish. I understand the elements of crafting a story, and part of that involves creating tension in the reader. As always, MaryLu does this beautifully, but I prefer my tension from suspense and adventure, not from a character denying his feelings until the reader is so annoyed with his delays that she is ready to toss the book across the room. But then I understood the delay and actually drew deeper into the story until yet another obstacle presented itself. I thought I was upset BEFORE! HAH!

Still this is a beautiful novel. My only recommendation is that you make sure you have enough time to sit and read chapters 31 through 35 without putting the book down. Needless to say, I cannot wait for the next installment in this series, “The Raven Saint”.
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Jun 06, 2012 Tracy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: christian-historical-romance

After reading "The Red Siren" by MaryLu Tyndall, I had to buy the second book to this series "The Blue Enchantress"! A total different plot going on, but follows along from "The Red Siren"! Hope Westcott is a young lady in love, but comes to where the man she so much trusted betrays her. From there she finds herself being sold like any other slave would be at an action block in Caribbean Islands. Captain Nathaniel Mason who is a merchant captain trying to make a business. He comes across Hope se...more

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Dec 25, 2011 Paula Phillips rated it 3 of 5 stars

"He also that recieved seed among the thorns is be that heareth the word ; and the care of this world, and the decietfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful - Matthew 13v22".
Hope Wescott , the middle of three sisters was the talk of Charles Towne , all about how she had landed herself the hottest and richest beau around Lord Falkland. He promised on the return of his trip on the seas, he would marry her. So she decides to of course surprise him , but what she finds is most...more

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Oct 14, 2011 Jasmyn9 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: nook, fiction, romance, christian, historical-fiction, series, charles-towne-belle

We return to the coast of Charles Towne shortly after Faith is pardoned for piracy and wed to her Captain Waite only to discover that the middle Westcott sister, Hope, has stowed away on a boat for England to be with her lover, Lord Falkland. To her surprise the Lord Falkland has a Mrs. Falkland and Hope is set off at the next port to be sold on the auction block into slavery. An acquaintance from home, Mr. Mason, comes to her rescue, giving half of what he owns to buy her and take her back to h...more

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Aug 20, 2011 Kathryn rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Apr 26, 2011 Tamara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, m-l-tyndall

THE BLUE ENTRANTRESS, sequel to THE RED SIREN by MaryLu Tyndall does not disappoint, nor do the Westcott sisters. When we begin THE BLUE ENTRANTRESS, we find Hope Westcott on the auction block in St. Kitts. How did she find herself there, you ask? Unfortunately, Hope has always had problems making good choices. And when she decides to run after the man she loves, she gets the surprise of her life. When it seems she is destined to be sold as an indentured slave, Captain Nathaniel Mason, a man who...more

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Aug 18, 2010 Angie Lippard rated it 4 of 5 stars

Fire and Thunder! Recommendation: Read it now but not first

After finishing "The Red Siren," I couldn't wait to read "The Blue Enchantress." The book opens with action, tension and jaw dropping moments. I was immediately caught up as I found Hope on the verge of being auctioned away as a slave. Mr. Nathaniel Mason just happening along at the exact moment and then hearing Hope actually confess to having an affair with a married man...and that was the first 15 pages! I knew this book was going to b...more Fire and Thunder! Recommendation: Read it now but not first

After finishing "The Red Siren," I couldn't wait to read "The Blue Enchantress." The book opens with action, tension and jaw dropping moments. I was immediately caught up as I found Hope on the verge of being auctioned away as a slave. Mr. Nathaniel Mason just happening along at the exact moment and then hearing Hope actually confess to having an affair with a married man...and that was the first 15 pages! I knew this book was going to be gooooood.

Hotness Factor: 4 stars Red Siren was a little bit hotter to me because I loved the cat and mouse game of those characters but this book was steamy too. Just the nature of the subject added heat to this book. In Christian Historical Fiction, you rarely get to see a story where the woman is throwing herself at almost every man she meets. It just wasn't done in that time period but it is refreshing to see the female being the pursuer and flirt. Also, it is so hot to see how Nathaniel struggles between wanting to give in to her charms and wanting to dump her in the ocean. :)

Series Info: 4 stars This book is the second one in a three book series. I have loved all the books in the series for different reasons. In this one we have Pirate Captains, duels, being marooned on a deserted island - all the classic elements you think of when you think of books about Pirates. I don't recommend reading this book out of order. Hope and Nathaniel are mentioned in book one briefly but you really need Hope's back story that is confessed in Red Siren. You start to realize why she acts the way she does and what she believes about herself.

Overall Rating: 4 stars Hope has had some major issues in her life. She is hurting emotionally but covers it up by being shallow, spoiled and self-centered. She can only see what she wants without how it affects others or how her actions will be interpreted. As she tries to be a new creation without Christ, her past holds her back and trips her up at every turn.

Enter kind, frustrated, strong Mr. Mason. I fell in love with him the moment he gave almost all he had in the world to save her but now he's got an enchantress on his hands as he tries to see her back home safely to Charles Town. How much can one man take?

Christianity: 5 stars The Christian theme of forgiveness, grace and trust come through clearly in this book. I liked how her past was forgiven but not forgotten. The Spiritual warfare element was stronger in this book than the first. I loved how the weather patterns changed when the characters were locked in a spiritual battle or struggling with their faith.

Summary Plot: Trying to forget about a painful past, Hope Westcott plunges into Charles Towne society trying to find love and acceptance. Captain Nathaniel Mason is determined to build his shipping business and doesn t need a romantic entanglement especially with a woman like Hope. When Hope s adventure-seeking puts her freedom and her life in jeopardy, will Nathaniel turn his back or follow God s voice and sacrifice everything to save her?
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Jul 09, 2010 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars

Title: THE BLUE ENCHANTRESS
Author: M. L. Tyndall
Publisher: Barbour Books
August 2009
ISBN: 978-1-60260-157-4
Genre: Inspirational/historical

Hope Westcott follows her lover onboard a ship, believing that he would marry her—after all, he said he would. But when she bursts into his stateroom, she discovers that Lord Falkland is very married, and worse, he hands her over to the captain to sell as a slave.

Captain Nathaniel Mason is trying to build his own shipping business, but when he sees Hope on an...more

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Apr 11, 2010 Delia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Hope Westcott has a lifetime of bad choices under her dainty little belt. The most recent one--an affair with a married man--lands her on an auction block to be sold into slavery.

Captain Nathaniel Mason is running from God's call to the ministry. He is determinedly building a shipping business, ensuring himself a lifetime of security, which he mistakenly believes wealth can buy. His weakness is a secret love for the vain and frivolous Hope Westcott. When he sees her on the auction block, his lo...more

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Mar 21, 2010 Christina (Reading Extensively) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, inspirational, read2010, romance

In the second book of the Charles Towne Belles series, Hope Westcott finds herself in dire straits after running away with Lord Falkland, the love of her life. Instead of her happy ending, Hope is abandoned on the island of St. Kitts until rescue comes in the unexpected form of Captain Nathaniel Mason. Nathaniel vows to help Hope return to Charles Towne even though he wants to throttle her for the predicament she has put him in. He sees Hope as nothing more than a manipulative flirt and temptres...more In the second book of the Charles Towne Belles series, Hope Westcott finds herself in dire straits after running away with Lord Falkland, the love of her life. Instead of her happy ending, Hope is abandoned on the island of St. Kitts until rescue comes in the unexpected form of Captain Nathaniel Mason. Nathaniel vows to help Hope return to Charles Towne even though he wants to throttle her for the predicament she has put him in. He sees Hope as nothing more than a manipulative flirt and temptress. Hope is determined to change her ways but there is an evil malice that wants to destroy Hope and Nathaniel and a dangerous foe in their midst.

The Blue Enchantress is an adventurous story filled with romance, danger, and faith. Hope at first is an unlikeable character as she continues to use her flirt and throw herself at men but as the novel went on and she began to change and the reader gained an understanding into her painful past I started to like her more and more. It is sad to see the way that others treat Hope as though she is worthless, especially those in society. Nathaniel is an admirable and courageous man who is still coming to grips with his own past and as such he finds it hard to forgive Hope or believe in her. Hope's newfound friend Abigail is a brave young woman whose faith encourages Hope, Nathaniel, and the others they travel with. Hope's transformation is inspiring and even though I still like her sister Faith (from the first novel) more, Hope becomes a likeable character by the end of the book and I wanted to see her get a happy ending.

I really enjoyed The Blue Enchantress. At first I thought I wouldn't like this novel and I did put it off to the side for awhile when I found Hope annoying but I am glad that I continued. There is a strong message of faith and redemption as well as a page turning story. I continue to be a fan of Marylu Tyndall's Christian fiction novels and I am looking forward to reading the third book in the series, The Raven Saint.
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Dec 30, 2009 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I have not yet had the priviledge to read the first book in MaryLu's series, The Red Siren,(although I now have a copy of it courtesy of the author and will be reading it very soon!) however this book was AMAZING!!!! It is a historical fiction book that will have you wanting more.

She felt unworthy of herself as a woman. She ached to be loved and love in return. The man she thinks loves her, wants to turn her life upside down. Will she be sold, and her life ruined? Or will she find a second chan...more

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Nov 03, 2009 Debbie rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really would like to give this a 3.5 out of 5 stars.

For years I have had a thing for romances that take place on the high seas so this book immediately caught my attention. Somehow I missed that it was a Christian Fiction book which I am always a little leery about because I don't like books that are overly preachy. While this book has a lot of preaching, miracles from God, etc I still found myself enthralled. I finished this book in one day and did not want to put it down until I was done. I...more

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Sep 01, 2009 Carman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

Oh. My. Goodness. I loved it! M.L. Tyndall has an amazing way of writing. She can write a suspenseful scene like no one else. Here is an example: “The maelstrom outside the tiny glass oval writhed in an undulating vision of raging black clouds one second and a hissing caldron of white-capped water the next.” I even became shaky during the hurricane! Tyndall draws you in, so that you are on the edge of your seat. She will make you laugh, cry, and never want to put the book down. Hope Westcott is...more

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Aug 29, 2009 Janna rated it 4 of 5 stars

I love M.L. Tyndall's books. The whole pirates and buccaneers, swashbuckling and ladies in distress, being stranded on deserted islands and living life as lords and ladies. No one does it better than M.L. does. The Blue Enchantress is an excellent addition to her previous books and really builds upon The Red Siren (book #1 in the Charles Towne series). We met Hope in book #1, and really didn't like her awhole lot as she was very self centered. In the beginning of book #2 we see that her lifestyl...more

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Aug 29, 2009 Dina Sleiman rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of historical romances

Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall features humor, romance, and adventure on the high seas all tied together with a beautiful story of redemption.

By far my favorite aspect of the book was the exquisitely flawed heroine, Hope Westcott. She pulled me in from the very first page. Never before do I recall meeting such a sin-ridden and self-destructive main character in a Christian novel. Tyndall does an amazing job of weaving her complex and broken personality, providing the insight and motivation to...more

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Aug 09, 2009 Kathleen L. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Hope Westcott envies her sisters’ larger than life personalities, and wishes she could be brave like Faith, the fiery pirate-ess, or pious like Grace, the straight-laced saint. Hope’s best features only seem to get her into trouble with men who would exploit her, like Lord Arthur Falkland. The Blue Enchantress opens up as Lord Falkland abandons Hope to a white slavery auction in the Caribbean. Nathaniel Mason—an admiring acquaintance from Charles Town--stumbles upon her just in time. God directs...more Hope Westcott envies her sisters’ larger than life personalities, and wishes she could be brave like Faith, the fiery pirate-ess, or pious like Grace, the straight-laced saint. Hope’s best features only seem to get her into trouble with men who would exploit her, like Lord Arthur Falkland. The Blue Enchantress opens up as Lord Falkland abandons Hope to a white slavery auction in the Caribbean. Nathaniel Mason—an admiring acquaintance from Charles Town--stumbles upon her just in time. God directs Nathaniel to buy her freedom with his hand-crafted ship, the vehicle to realize his dreams of becoming a wealthy merchant. He obeys, but his resentment simmers through one calamity after another.
Thrown together by her poor judgment and his calculated climb to success, they embark for Charles Town on an ill-fated merchantman. A hurricane lands them on a deserted island with a handful of survivors, some friend and some foe. Hope contracts fever, and Nathaniel cares for her, knitting Hope’s heart to the selfless and gallant man. Love defies them as she feels she could never meet his approval with her sullied past. He, meanwhile, believes Hope fickle at best, incapable of fidelity at worst.
By the time Nathaniel realizes her heart’s desire is for him alone, it seems too late, unless he can rescue her once more. Will he pay the ultimate price for love? Can she overcome her coquetting tendencies to win the admiration of a godly man?
This book had more peaks and troughs, adventure and action, twists and turns than an ocean voyage on a pirate ship. Tyndall never allows the reader to take a breath! Pages burn to reveal characters’ secrets, the outcome of duels and romantic rivalries, and above all, the smoldering question of how two souls with troubled pasts find comfort and love. Written with skill and insight, and a keen knowledge of history and all things nautical, this thrill-ride of a romance makes a perfect beach read or stay-cation. One of the best books I’ve read in a few years, and a great tribute to a skilled romance writer. Fans of Frank Peretti will appreciate the subtle influence in the spiritual thread with supernatural imagery well-played. This pearl is not to be missed among the clutter of shells this summer.
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Aug 02, 2009 Ruth rated it 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the first book in this series, The Red Siren (click on title for my review)so I was glad to sign up when First Wildcard offered the second book, The Blue Enchantress, for review. The heroine of The Blue Enchantress is Hope, the daughter of a British admiral. They live in Charles Towne in the early 1700's. At the end of The Red Siren, Hope had stowed away on ship carrying her lover, Lord Falkland. She knew he'd be glad to see her, and figured he'd marry her as soon as possible. She was...more

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Aug 21, 2009 Louise rated it 2 of 5 stars

Full disclosure: I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway

The Blue Enchantress first and foremost is a Christian romance novel. If I had known this going into the book, perhaps I wouldn't have been so disappointed with the lackluster, unsatisfying ending. Don't expect a hot, steamy pay-off in the end.

With that said, the book is a harrowing tale of Hope Westcott and her arduous transformation from a carefree trollop into a god-abiding gentlewoman. This all takes place on the perilous high se...more Full disclosure: I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway

The Blue Enchantress first and foremost is a Christian romance novel. If I had known this going into the book, perhaps I wouldn't have been so disappointed with the lackluster, unsatisfying ending. Don't expect a hot, steamy pay-off in the end.

With that said, the book is a harrowing tale of Hope Westcott and her arduous transformation from a carefree trollop into a god-abiding gentlewoman. This all takes place on the perilous high seas, complete with a deserted island, meeting up with some pirates, and a hurricane or two. Playing second fiddle to Hope Westcott is Nathaniel Mason, an honest, pious, carpenter, sea navigator, love interest, oh and messenger of god.

The oceanic story in The Blue Enchantress would have made a decent adventure if it had been more fleshed out, but it's obvious that the characters and their relationships with each other are the focus of the novel. It's a shame because most of them are so one-dimensional and transparent in their motivations that none of them are that convincing as real people.

One problem in the novel is our heroine, if you can call her such, Hope Westcott. She seems so helpless, selfish, and uninteresting that it's hard to believe so many men in the novel fall head over heels for her. Maybe I missed something by not reading the first book in this series. In the first half of the novel, she has no redeeming qualities (other than being a curvaceous treat for the eyes), and when the author finally writes something redeeming about her, I've long stopped caring.

Another problem, and maybe this is why The Blue Enchantress didn't work for me, is the heavy handedness with religion. In the first few pages of the book, I didn't bat an eye at the mentions of god, figuring that people were more open about being good Christians in the colonial days. But then, more and more references to god, the Bible, and spiritual things popped up. This is all fine and dandy, but it takes most of the story's tension away when a benevolent god will solve all problems, cure all illnesses, and pretty much take care of everyone as long as they're willing to accept him.

The Blue Enchantress had such a good setup for an epic adventure on the high seas, but the excitement diminished halfway through and the ending left me unsatisfied. On a movie-rating scale, I'd rate the steaminess as a PG, not even a PG-13. Who wants to read a hot and steamy romance novel about pirates when it's not even a PG-13? One positive thing I have to say about the book is that it certainly is written a lot better than the Twilight series, so if you're a mother who wants to push the whole abstinence thing on your daughter, this may be a better book.
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Apr 02, 2011 Cleffairy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Reviewed at: Over A Cuppa Tea

Date reviewed: 20th Feb 2011

Review link: http://cleffairy.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/the-blue-enchantress/

The Blue Enchantress by M.L Tyndall is a very interesting Christian fiction. It’s inspiring and at the same time, very sweet and entertaining. It makes me think alot about moving forward and accepting other in my life, for the book features memorable characters who were desperate to move on but afraid to let down the wall that they had unconsciously formed in thei...more

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Aug 15, 2011 Judy rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall is the second book in the Charles Towne Belles series. The first book is The Red Siren and the third is The Raven Saint. The books are about three sisters: Faith, Hope & Grace Wescott. They have an older sister who is married and still in England, her name is Charity. Their father is an Admiral in the Royal Navy and spends more time at sea then with his family. Their mother passed away during childbirth.

Hope Wescott has always seemed vain, self-centered a...more The Blue Enchantress by M.L. Tyndall is the second book in the Charles Towne Belles series. The first book is The Red Siren and the third is The Raven Saint. The books are about three sisters: Faith, Hope & Grace Wescott. They have an older sister who is married and still in England, her name is Charity. Their father is an Admiral in the Royal Navy and spends more time at sea then with his family. Their mother passed away during childbirth.

Hope Wescott has always seemed vain, self-centered and a flirt. Her father dismissed her without attention. When Hope received the attention from Lord Falkland she began sneaking off with him. Soon her reputation was in shatter around Charles Towne because she was seen with the rogue and in the taverns as well. Hope was desperate for love. And she had been assaulted at age seventeen and already seen herself as sullied. When Arthur Falkland said he was leaving for a bit she decided to sneak on the ship and surprise him so they could be married sooner. Only problem was that Arthur was already married and had his wife with him.

Nathaniel Mason struggles as an adult with the fact that his mother was a harlot. Even though a Pastor took him in after his mother's death and Nathaniel is a strong believer he still struggles with being good enough. Especially the way the beautiful Hope looks down her nose at him whenever they pass. As Nathaniel passes a slave auction while at St. Kitts he stops when he see's the ragged mess of a person being auctioned is actually Hope Wescott. In the end he buys her freedom and it costs him his ship. He had assumed she had been kidnapped so when he finds it was over an illicit affair he is not happy. And no sooner are they on a ship for home that she is back to her flirtatious ways with the sailors on the ship.

The trip from St. Kitts to the Carolina's is packed full of adventure. The books are written so that you experience them. You feel like you are in the hurricane, stranded on an island, getting sand flea bites, meeting pirates that need a bath, seeing the glory of one of God's sunsets, the dark expanse of water and sky and the spray of the sea hitting you while you stand on the deck.

And if Nathaniel can survive with any earthly possessions, his peace of mind and no broken bones he will be happy. It seems where Hope is there is one accident after another.

Abigail the missionary's daughter, Elise, Gavin, Captain Poole the pirate, the snooty Major Paine and the Hendrick's family are among some of the folks you will travel with on this adventure.

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Aug 22, 2009 Sandra Stiles rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, christian, romance

Hope Westcott lives the life of the privileged whereas Nathaniel Mason is a hard working commoner. Hope can be seen about Charles Towne on the arm of Lord Falkland. She has seen Nathaniel around but would never consider giving him the time of day. With the promise of marriage from Lord Falkland when he returns from his voyage, Hope sneaks aboard his ship to surprise him sure the reason he did not want her to accompany him on his voyage was so she would not have to endure the hardships of the voy...more

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Jun 12, 2010 Edwina Cowgill rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Blue Enchantress

Tonight I returned home after a long voyage. I sailed throughout the Caribbean, lived through a hurricane, was shipwrecked and landed on a deserted island that was later invaded by pirates. All of this after being sold to the highest bidder. I can truly say that life is never boring when you are Hope Westcott!

This is how I felt after I finished reading The Blue Enchantress. As the reader, I had been removed from my everyday ho-hum life and transplanted into a life of adventur...more

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Nov 19, 2011 Rhonda rated it 5 of 5 stars

Review: The Blue Enchantress by Tyndall, Marylu
5 STARS
Blue Enchantress is a fun christian romance book. It has slave trade,pirates and many more adventures. I would love to read more Marylu. I stayed up till 4 am and could not put book down.
Miss Hope Westcott found herself in the Caribbean on St. Kitts up for sale in a slave auction. Her fiance that she sneaked on board is ship to runaway with him. She found out that he was married and he denied knowing her. So the captain of the ship put her u...more

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Mar 03, 2013 Martha rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book was a disappointment. I thought the Red Siren was a bit boring, but it is better compared to the second book in the series. This book is boring and I feel like I have to force myself to finish it. It just didn't captivate me. One thing that made me lower the rating is how cheesy it is. For example, in one scene there is a strange dark cloud over the ship and Hope is praying asking God for forgiveness. She feels a cold presence in the room and like someone is trying to choke her and whe...more

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Aug 10, 2009 Holly (2 Kids and Tired) rated it 4 of 5 stars

A sequel to The Red Siren, the Westcott sisters' story continues with Hope's adventures. I enjoyed this one a lot more than I did the first one.

Always a bit reckless and believing Lord Falkland loves her, Hope Westcott has stowed away on his ship. When the book opens, Hope is standing on a slave auction block. The unscrupulous Lord Falkland denied knowing her and turned Hope over to the ship's captain, who is only interested in how much money he can obtain by selling her.

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Aug 18, 2009 Sheri Salatin rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This book grabbed me from the second I started reading it. Tyndall does an absolutely amazing job at making you really care about what happens to the characters. Hope Westcott is a spoiled young woman, but deep down all she really wants is to be loved. She is abandoned by the man she loves and left to be sold as a slave.
Nathaniel Mason is a dashing sea captain. He is handsome and God-fearing and rescues Hope from a fate worse than death. However, he has had enough of women like Hope. Women set...more

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Aug 24, 2009 Megan rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Blue Enchantress is the perfect combination of swashbuckling adventure, romance, and personal insight through the eyes of the characters.
The adventure follows Hope, a rich and beautiful belle of colonial society, and Nathaniel Mason, a stalwart and hardworking man. Together, through the storms of the world and of the heart, they learn about the nature of love. And how one can change with help from above.
Hope is an enjoyable heroine, flawed to the tee. I found all the characters to be conv...more

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Nov 04, 2010 Zette rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am swiftly becoming a ML Tyndall fan! I couldn't wait to read The Blue Enchantress after finishing The Red Siren and am even more excited to move on to The Raven Saint! There was a great balance of adventure and romance in this book that kept me glued to my kindle yesterday. I enjoyed the attraction between Nathaniel and Hope and the struggles that each of them had to work through to be able to express their love for each other. I began the book with a dislike for Hope and her reckless, flirta...more

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Jun 08, 2012 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Blue Enchantress is the second book in the Charles Towne Belles series.
Hope and Nathaniel live two totally different life styles. Hope is loose and desperate to be with her "finance", but he has left her behind. Nathaniel admires Hope and sacrifices much for her. As the book progresses, their relationship alters. Hope comes to love Nate and Nate proves over and over that he is a true gentleman. There are some who don't want Hope and Nathaniel’s relationship to work out, however.
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M.L. Tyndall (MaryLu) grew up on the shores of Southern Florida dreaming of romance and adventure upon the sea. She now lives with her husband, six children, and four cats in Northern California where she writes inspirational adventure romance novels. MaryLu's novels have been praised for their fast-paced action, strong inspirational messages, and incredibly vivid settings. Her first novel, The Re...more

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