My Share in the Conversation...Pirates and Prejudice

Pirates and Prejudice by Kara Louise

Fitzwilliam Darcy, tormented and haunted by the indignant words of Elizabeth Bennet’s refusal of his hand, is in the depths of despair. Living in a room near the docks of London, he hasn’t shaved or trimmed his beard in almost two months. Mistaken for an escaped pirate, Darcy is taken into custody and put in a cell. Unless he can convince someone of his true identity, he could be headed for the gallows. This does lead to some tense moments and is the beginning of Darcy’s adventure on the high seas… and what an adventure it is!

Even though he abhors disguise of any sort, Darcy agrees to impersonate the infamous pirate, Lockerly, to aid the police in his capture. True to character Darcy treats his crew fairly and with compassion. He inspires their respect, admiration and willingness to do anything he asks of them. Darcy hopes beyond hope that this impersonation will aid him in forgetting the woman he loves. Little does Darcy know that his wild adventure will take him directly into the path and arms of Miss Elizabeth Bennet.

As fate would have it, Elizabeth Bennet and her father travel to the Isles of Scilly to visit Mr. Bennet’s ailing sister. While there Elizabeth enjoys visiting with her much loved cousin, Melanie, and meeting a new handsome cousin, David Adams. When it is time for the return voyage to England, David travels with Mr. Bennet and Elizabeth, hoping to get to know Elizabeth better. Will he be the man Elizabeth could love or will Captain Smith win her heart? But what is there about Captain Smith that seems so familiar?

Much to my delight Darcy and Lizzy spend a good bit of time in the company of one another. Although they are not thrown together in the beginning, as the necessary events of this delightful story are unfolding, their first meeting is well worth the wait. The dialog is excellent and their chemistry is electric. Mr. Darcy will melt your heart and make you swoon.

This book has it all…adventure, intrigue, pretense, romance, betrayal, love, even Lydia and Wickham and much, much more. The masquerade ball toward the end is exquisite! There was nothing I did not like about Pirates and Prejudice. I have been eagerly anticipating its release since I first learned about it in September 2012. It is outstanding and lived up to my expectations. I will be reading this one again and again! Thank you, Kara Louise for another exceptional book!

5 out of 5 stars

PG Rating for no explicit sex

This was my 12^th book for the Pride and Prejudice Bicentenary Challenge of 2013

There is still a giveaway associated with this book at my interview with Kara Louise. Be sure and leave a comment at Kara's interview post to be entered. You can also leave a comment here at my review to be entered. If you comment both places, that doubles your chance to win!!! Giveaway ends at midnight, June 18. Good luck to all!