A Pirate's Heart

St. John #2

by Lora Thomas

Kristina Hernandez had a happy life until the tragic death of her parents five years ago while they rendered aid to an injured man. After their deaths, she was forced to live at a local mission but found herself fantasizing about meeting the handsome man that her parents had saved. While at the mission, she reluctantly adjusted to the strict lifestyle, until pirates raided her village and abducted her. They sold her into prostitution, but she was able to escape. Spying a handsome man at a tavern, she followed him and stowed away on his ship. As she sought refuge, she reflected on her past and the hatred for pirates that consumed her soul, praying all would meet a horrific demise. Unbeknownst to her, the man she followed onto the ship was not only the one from her fantasies but also the type of man she had sworn to forever hate. . . a pirate! Being the illegitimate son of an influential Earl and a prostitute, Maxwell Hart had a difficult life. Upon the death of his abusive mother, he joined a pirate’s crew. After years at sea, he found himself as quartermaster aboard The Abyss. As the ship departed from Tortuga, he was surprised to discover a beautiful woman hiding in his quarters. The fiery Spanish stowaway quickly turned his world upside down. He fought the feelings she stirred inside him but found them to overpowering to resist. The raven-haired beauty broke the cocoon that surrounded his hardened heart, and he found himself allowing her to be the owner of A Pirate’s Heart.

Genres: Historical Romance, Historical

274 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

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[cindygranet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I read a lot but its been a while since I really enjoyed a book as much as I did this one. It didn't have any boring spots and the main characters showed real feelings.

[William E.Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kristina and a priate

This was a very good book and it kept my interest to the very end. This was a love story between a pirate and Kristina

[Allyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for adventure on the high seas A Pirates Heart won't dissapoint.
Max and Kristina have chemistry, a boatload of chemistry. From the start the two have well developed tension, Kristina with her spirit and sharp tongue and Max with his stubborn streak, resisting Kristina and her charm as best he can.
The interaction between these two is not only steamy but frustrating. Max has some serious issues from his past (no woman likes to be compared to a mans mother, especially if she was a whore) and it takes him some time to come to terms with his opinion of all women, realizing that they are, in fact, not all the same. Kristina wavers between loving to hate this fierce pirate and giving in to her own heart.
The build keeps the pages turning, the story is full and packed with action and intrigue.
Ms. Thomas does a great job in delivering a thrilling romance, now I need to know what happens next!

[Cindy Woods · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book

This is a fast paced plot with loads of adventure. Good story with great characters. I enjoy pirate stories, so this was a good, quick, enjoyable read. Would recommend.