Maggie and the Pirate’s Son (Brides of Chattan)
Scotland, 1730. Maggie is a widow, and glad of it as her late husband was a brute who beat and abused her. Now that her mourning period is over, her father has arranged a new marriage for her. Instead of falling under the control of another man, Maggie runs, stowing away on the first ship she can find. Unfortunately, it is a pirate ship. Bastian, or “Bash,” has been sailing with his pirate captain father since he was a boy. He is unprepared to find a real lady stowed away on his ship but is determined to save her from a horrible fate and certain death. Under Bash’s guidance, Maggie poses as a cabin boy and becomes part of the crew, but they both live in fear that her true identity will be discovered.
This is the third book in the Brides of Chattan series. Bash and Maggie are both quite likable, and Bash’s efforts to keep Maggie alive make a compelling story. Maggie is an independent, spunky, and determined character who is easy to root for. Her plight highlights the lack of rights for women at that time. The romance between Maggie and Bash is slow burning, but as it builds there are some sex scenes with a lot of spice. The ending is thrilling and well-done. Fans of spicy romance and pirate stories may want to check this one out.
