A Lady’s Guide to Love and Pirates
1800s/London-Caribbean. After a negotiation between her aristocratic mother and Captain Reid Courtney (Court), Annabelle Bradford spends a season each year at sea with her pirate godfather. When she learns that rival captain Jude Blackham has kidnapped Court and taken him to Isla de Plata—an island in the Devil’s Triangle rumored to hold Spanish gold—Annabelle resolves to rescue him. She coerces Captain Hawke, a seafarer familiar with the perilous island, to help. Though initially adversarial, Annabelle and Hawke begin to respect each other as they face danger together. On Isla de Plata, they find Court, but Blackham and his ruthless crew confront them. Can they survive? Will Annabelle and Hawke’s mutual attraction become love?
Inspired by the real-life “Ocean-born Mary” Wallace, Moore’s lighthearted historical romance unites fascinating characters, lively action, and a well-paced plot into an entertaining escapade. Annabelle Bradford seamlessly juxtaposes a high-society upbringing with a roguish spirit, displaying both vulnerability and strength throughout her journey. Her counterpart, Hawke, is a low-born renegade—arrogant, stubborn, and courageous—who yearns for love, bringing depth to their connection. The crew’s vibrant dialogue enriches this swashbuckling adventure, adding delightful color. A fun, humorous literary frolic with dashes of danger!
