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Poor Anne has been wedded by proxy to an English Baron who is nearly 60 years old. He has children older than Anne. What's worse is she's never even been formally introduced to him. Supposedly they had met once, but Anne had no memory of him. Traveling to England to meet her new husband the ship is taken over by pirates. Calum Macleod has his reasons for plundering the ship Galleon where he finds the beautiful Anne. She is a complication he wasn't counting on. Not knowing what else to do he brings her back to his keep and sends a ransom note to her husband.

Anne finds herself more than relieved to have been sidetracked from having to meet her new husband. Truth be told Calum is very easy on the eyes and Anne is quite taken with him. Calum scolds himself for his lusty attraction to Anne. After all she is wed to his arch enemy. When he learns of how she came to be married to the Baron and realizes she has no real allegiance to him, Calum feels bad for her. He wants her and she wants him, but the situation is a no win.

Anne's husband agrees to the terms of the ransom and so now Calum must turn her over to him. I love priate novels , I always have, but these days there aren't as many to chose from. Anytime I see one I have to read it. This was a really good one! Scottish Lairds are also a weakness and so we have pirates and men in kilts, oh my! The story though is Romeo and Juliet type story that is deeply romantic and sensual. Anne is not a shrinking violet even though she is from an aristocratic family.

She is well bred but finds herself falling in love with Scotland and feeling empathy for their situation. If she had a choice she wouldn't have any problem at all staying there forever. But, she doesn't have a choice and she will have to face her husband and hope he will not mistreat her because he has a bit of a nasty reputation.

Calum was a true gentleman, torn between the love of his life and his duty to his country. He respected Anne and treated her very well. He also took very good care of her when she found herself a few sticky situations. As sweet as he was, he could be quite fierce when it came anyone trying to hurt Anne. Anne was not only a smart, strong woman, she was also very funny. She and Calum made a great couple. I enjoyed the comraderie the couple had as much as the sexy scenes.

Naturally, you can't have a pirate novel and not have adventure, so of course an epic battle will be fought. It's tense and exciting and thankfully all is well that ends well. A very fun and entertaining romance. This one is an A. Feb 21, Farrah rated it it was amazing.

Captured by the Pirate Laird

A wonderful, lovely, thrilling romance, Captured by the Pirate Laird was a fantastic read. I loved this book and I really enjoyed reading it. From the romance, to the battles, this book was amazing. Anne was a lovely heroine. She started off seeming a bit meek and resigned to doing her duty. But, as the book went on, she found her strength and began to take things into her own hands. By the end, she was a strong heroine who was truly likable. I thought she was great. Calum was also wonderful.

He w A wonderful, lovely, thrilling romance, Captured by the Pirate Laird was a fantastic read. He was determined to take care of his people, no matter what he had to do in order to accomplish that. He was very loyal and a total sweetie. He was a delightful hero. The romance was great. Anne and Calum were so sweet together. It was always clear that they were meant for each other, despite the obstacles in their way.

The attraction between them was steamy and there was definitely some hotness with them, too. I thought they were lovely together. The plot was fast paced and I was hooked the entire way through. There were thrills along the way, as Anne and Calum had to defy a powerful baron to be together. I really enjoyed the story and the ending was perfect. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this series. Captured by the Pirate Laird was a fantastic historical romance. It was a thrilling, romantic, lovely read.

Romance lovers, this book is one you'll definitely want to check out. Jan 14, Regan Walker rated it really liked it Shelves: But before she could get there, Scottish pirates capture her ship. They are led by Calum MacLeod from Raasay in the Hebrides who needs the cargo to feed his starving people. Calum did not expect to find a woman on board the ship, much less the wife of the dreaded Baron Wharton who the Scots well remembered as having defeated them at Solway Moss.

Calum decides to ransom the baroness, but soon regrets his decision when he becomes very fond of her. And, of course, the baron was such an evil villain one could not help but hate him. Some exciting action scenes await you in this tale from the Highlands as the Scots in the Hebrides battle the English. Jarecki does an excellent job in keeping you on the edge of your seat. There are a few issues with forms of address, ship terminology and historical details but the story is otherwise a good one and very enjoyable. This is book 1 in the Highland Force series: Apr 23, Christine Woinich rated it it was amazing.

This was a whirlwind of a story. I loved how Anne and Calum were willing to give their all for each other and Calum's clan. Not being consulted on whom one is to marry AND being married by proxy did not please Anne, but she accepted her fate until she met Calum, the pirate laird who burst into her quarters on board the ship sailing her to her husband. As they fall in love and try to respect her married status, I fell in love with them. They showed great strength in trying to come together for th This was a whirlwind of a story.

They showed great strength in trying to come together for their happily ever after.

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Dec 19, Eileen Dandashi rated it it was amazing. This is an audiobook review Book Synopsis: When a rugged Highlander kicks in her door, she prays for a swif This is an audiobook review Book Synopsis: The story itself was an excellent one. She engaged me from the first few pages. Her choice of words depicting the scene only engrossed me further.

She smoothly moves from scene to scene with plenty of action, suspense and with a swoonable alpha hero, keeping me flipping the pages, however I 'read' it by audiobook. He was quite an honor-bound man. He would not take a woman not his, even when it was offered him. He was duty-bound to his clan, and would not have them starve the winter.

As far as he was concerned, they needed to stay in England where they belonged. But with his determination to save his clan he found his destiny, the Lady Anne, Baroness to Lord Walton. Lady Anne, even though married by proxy to a baron almost three times her age, and still a virgin, she found herself face to face with the most amazing masculine specimen she had seen in her life. Yes, my friends, she had encountered our alpha hero Laird Calum MacLeod.

She was drawn to the Laird as he was to her. You could say that the Laird was an honorable pirate. He took what he had to and restrained himself when it was only for his own benefit. What man can do that? Our fair Lady Anne, saw life a bit differently and here we have the tug of war between what is honorable, what is right, and what is absolutely necessary to keep breathing and living. This was a wonderfully exciting story and made more so by the excellent narrator Paul Woodson. When a male voice reads dialog for a woman, most are able to carry it well.

Paul Woodson, in my opinion, takes it further. Women, not only speak differently than men, but think differently. I was quite impressed. Paul got inside the heads of the main characters with this thrilling tale. His voice only enhanced this exiting story as the emotional tone of the characters flowed exquisitely through the telling.

I love connecting with authors and narrators who make a great team in producing an audiobook. When he was a lad love that word his family lived in England where he did graduate work at Cambridge. I asked Paul how he had such great accents in this reading. His answer was thus: He has narrations of 23 books presently on Amazon. If you are a medieval romance historical romance reader, check out his narrations of books from Ceci Giltenan and Lily Baldwin.

If any of my author friends need a narrator who speaks French and German among other talents, seek him out. George Spark Book Award. Since then, she has won many other writing awards. Nov 30, Gillian Brownlee rated it liked it Shelves: Extra star because I went into this expecting a stereotypical romance novel, and that's what I got. Feb 01, Amy Alvis rated it it was amazing. Lady Anne is on the way to meet her husband whom she wed by proxy and has never met when the ship carrying her is attacked by pirates. Laird Calum MacLeod has attacked the ship to get much needed supplies to feed his starving clansmen.

He never imagined that he would find a well-born English lady on board. With no other choice to make, Calum takes Anne back with him to the isle of Raasay where sh Originally reviewed for: With no other choice to make, Calum takes Anne back with him to the isle of Raasay where she will stay until her husband ransoms her. As they spend more and more time together, they realize their growing attraction for the other is mutual. But as Anne is married to Calum's enemy, they can do nothing about it.

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Anne must honor her vows even as the disgust for her husband increases with each tale of his misdeeds. Anne's husband has finally agreed to the ransom terms. They must come up with a plan to get her back to him without Calum being caught for kidnapping. Will they both find the happiness they deserve? I really enjoyed this novel. Being on a ship is one of my favorite settings as the characters are in such a confined space they have to interact with each other! I love when the hero is a very dominant male, but is not afraid to show his softer side.

Calum is one such man and I fell in love with him! Jarecki did a wonderful job of keeping me intrigued with the storyline which included many plot twists. She did an outstanding job of pulling my heartstrings throughout the story. I was laughing and crying throughout. Jareck sure pulled me into this little bunch of characters.

I can't wait for the next book in the series, The Highland Henchman, which features Bran whom was Anne's chaperone throughout most of the story. Jarecki did an outstanding job of pulling my heartstrings throughout the story. She definitely has a new fan in me! Thanks go to NetGalley and Rapture Books for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review. Nov 01, Dawn rated it liked it Shelves: Well, I must admit this was a difficult one to review. I would have given 4 stars if the plot took a more believable turn.

The hero was perfect. The herione was meh, didn't love her didn't hate her. Too many lulls, not enough insight regarding the antagonist. Love Well, I must admit this was a difficult one to review. Love scenes were meh. Ok how many times can one stop oneself from passion to put it politely for the sake of honor? Calum had amazing self control to the point of ridiculous. Anne also was ridiculous in that she would toss away this amazing man for "honors sake" to marry a man old enough to be her grandfather who is also known as a evil tyrant?

I am sorry just couldn't buy it. I did like the story enough to finish. This could have been a great novel if the author chose a few different paths for the characters. A bit more character development is needed as well. They were all a bit flat. Feb 25, Samantha rated it it was amazing Shelves: I seriously enjoyed this book. From the characters being well developed to the villains, to the twists and turns, to the description. It did take me a few days to read thanks to work but if I had time I prolly would have read it in one sitting. I love Pirates and I love stories about the Highlanders.

Add them together and I couldn't wait to read this book. Calum has been given his own keep to take care of and being the second son it's more than he could ever wish for. However its' not p Wow!!! However its' not prosperous, the crop season isn't great so he must pillage ships to get his keep to survive.

Sort of a Robin Hood. Anne is a lady who is taking care of her family estate since her father passed away and her uncle has become guardian. She's been married by proxy to a Baron whom she has seen before but doesn't remember, didn't consent, and well she is less than thrilled. From kidnapping and ransoming, to battles to love. This book has it all and it flows so well. I insanely loved it and can't wait for the next one. View all 4 comments.

Jan 27, Candace rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: As soon as I saw the cover and read the description of Captured by the Pirate Laird Highland Force by Amy Jarecki I knew I was going to love it, but I didn't know how much until I started to get to know Calum Macleod, the Pirate Laird and his band of highland Pirates who set out on the seas to ravish the ships of the english, to take care of their clan. But when they besieged the flying swan their gain was more then these sexy highland pirates bargained for when they find Lady Ann hiding in a As soon as I saw the cover and read the description of Captured by the Pirate Laird Highland Force by Amy Jarecki I knew I was going to love it, but I didn't know how much until I started to get to know Calum Macleod, the Pirate Laird and his band of highland Pirates who set out on the seas to ravish the ships of the english, to take care of their clan.

But when they besieged the flying swan their gain was more then these sexy highland pirates bargained for when they find Lady Ann hiding in a room below deck. It was fun to read the inner conflict Calum had with with to do with Ann and what he really wanted to do with Ann. The author has done a marvelous job writing this book and will have you laughing, crying and falling in love with these pirates and the Lady Ann, And most of all wanting for more, I was sad to see this book end becuz it was that good..

Mar 10, Zoe rated it it was ok. I downloaded the book and realized that I have tried to read this book before. The writing is very promising. I just found the plots and characters bland. There was no buildup for the relationship. They just met and all of a sudden found each other irresistible. Instant appreciation of physique and beauty, I get. I get bored if the characters already have the hots for each other just like that.

The story has to show a little more tension to warrant such intense attraction. I did not get that in this story.

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Calum has to be the most tamed tough highlander I have read about. He does not sound like a brawny highlander at all. I was yawning reading about him. Sorry I like my highlanders hot. Mar 11, Pat W Coffey rated it it was amazing. This book deserves Five Stars plus. Amy Jarecki immerses the reader into the sights and sounds of mid-fifteenth century Scotland by vividly and historically placing the reader in Lady Anne's world.

Anne lives in a world were woman are used as pawns to enrich the family's coffers. Even though Anne managed the family's estate, her uncle was in charge of the family's money and personal decisions. One day, He triumphly arrived unannounced at the estate proclaiming Anne was married by proxy to a man This book deserves Five Stars plus. One day, He triumphly arrived unannounced at the estate proclaiming Anne was married by proxy to a man "eight and fifty" years older than her. This book is beautifully written. Jacrecki is our 21st Century reincarnation of D.

Her pen writes about love, duty, and loyalty with honesty and conviction. Oct 16, Space Cowgirl rated it it was amazing. Sep 20, Cynthia rated it it was amazing. I have to say this story completely blew me out of the water, that is how good it is! I was kept on the edge of my seat from one location to the next with how she was able to describe the scenes of this story. From the foul breath of a outlaw to the Baron who was a evil man. She will not leave you disappointed!

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The hot chemistry between the leads burns the pages, and makes it a read well worth the purchase of this book! Now, it does have some scenes that could cause a issue with those who can no I have to say this story completely blew me out of the water, that is how good it is! Now, it does have some scenes that could cause a issue with those who can not take women, children and other such getting hit. So be warned, it does happen in this book. But in the end the bad guys gets what they are asking for! A super nova Read!! Must Purchase, read and review!

Nov 22, Lu rated it really liked it Shelves: Steamy Highlander Story Callum stole an English ship in order to feed his clan and ended up kidnapping Lady Anne, the new bride of the all powerful Lord Warthon. Lady Anne married by proxy and had never seen her husband. The only thing she knew was that he was almost 40 years older than her and that he was a cruel warrior and hated the Scots. They fall in love but she is married to his worse enemy and things get quite complicated.

For me, it has some flaws but my overall enjoyment was enough and I liked most of the pace used to move the story along. Feb 11, Janell Sutherland rated it liked it Shelves: This is a Scottish Highlander book set in Why did I read it, then? Because the title was such a blunt statement of the plot, and because of the cover. Have you looked at it enough? So, the setup is this: Calum is a fairly new laird of a small Scottish island.

His father gave him the title and the island as compensation for being a less-important second son. The trouble is, the people on the island are starving, and their living quarters are falling apart. Calum does what he can, but he also decides to plunder a British supply ship to help his new civilization flourish. His motives are noble, you see. Anne, unfortunately, has been hiding in her cabin, and Calum is shocked to find such a delicate English lass with such a heaving bosom on his new ship. Anne sees Calum as this tall, strong, noble giant who is much more young and virile than her husband.

Calum thinks Anne is the most beautiful woman ever, and he imagines that his large hands could span her waist.