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    The Pirate Bride
    The Pirate Bride
    The Pirate Bride
    Audiobook7 hours

    The Pirate Bride

    Written by Kathleen Y'Barbo

    Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman

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    Can a former privateer and a determined heiress find lost treasure in 1725?

    Pasts Collide in New Orleans When a Treasure Goes Missing

    The last time New Orleans attorney Jean-Luc Valmont saw Maribel Cordoba, a Spanish nobleman's daughter, she was an eleven-year-old orphan perched in the riggings of his privateering vessel proving herself as the best lookout on his crew. Until the day his infamy caught up with them all and innocent lives were lost. Unsure why he survived but vowing to make something of the chance he was given, Jean-Luc has buried his past life so deep that no living person will ever find it-until a very much alive and very grown up Maribel Cordoba arrives on his doorstep and threatens all he now holds dear.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJul 3, 2018
    ISBN9781977382306
    Author

    Kathleen Y'Barbo

    RITA and Carol award nominee Kathleen Y’Barbo is the best-selling award-winning author of more than forty-five novels, novellas, and young adult books. More than one million copies of her books are in print in the US and abroad. A nominee for the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, she has a BBA from Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School and a certification in Paralegal Studies, A tenth-generation Texan, Kathleen Y'Barbo has a daughter and three grown sons.

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    • 4/5
      I like a good pirate book. It was a bit rushed at the end, but I liked it.
    • 1/5
      Narration was bad. The book had a strange timeline and main female character was annoying.
    • 3/5
      This is the second book in The Daughters of the Mayflower Series from Barbour Publishing. You will recall I shared the first book, The Mayflower Bride, in a review back in February. I must say the covers for this series are beautiful!

      WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
      A 12 year old girl named Maribel suffered the loss of her mother and grandfather and her estranged father came to take her away from the only home she had known. They boarded a ship only two days after Maribel got the news of her loss. The ship, the Venganza, was a ship of intrigue… some also called it the Ghost Ship. Once they set sail it was not long before the ship was attacked. Maribel’s father was cast overboard and drowned. Maribel was knocked unconscious in the attack. When she woke she found out she had been taken and cared for by the shipmates and the captain, Jean Beaumont. The plan was to care for her until they found a suitable place to leave her.

      Maribel was a spirited bookish girl who quickly took to the seafaring life. She had spent time reading books on the swashbuckling adventures of famous pirates as she great up and saw it all as a great adventure. The captain of the ship seemed very young to be in charge but he commanded great respect from the men in his employ. Captain Beaumont was a man with a mission and a treasure trove of secrets. He had surrounded himself with a great band of men who would give their very lives for him.

      Just as Maribel was settling into her new life aboard ship and endearing herself to everyone around her the ship was attacked by the French. As she sat perched in the “look out” reading a book and enjoying an impending storm she was suddenly cast into the sea alone and adrift by a cannonball that hit the rigging. As she was fading in and out of consciousness two of the crew members from the Ghost Ship found her some time later. Their only safe option was to take her to an island with an orphanage run by nuns that was nearby. They knew they could leave her there in good hands. She spent the next 11 years there as an orphan and then as a teacher to the children that came after her.

      Those years Maribel spent on the island played tricks on her memory. She relived the life on that ship in her mind as if it were a dream… tidbits came back to her over time and she wondered if it was all just her imagination…. what happened to her captain and his crew… her friends… those who helped her through the loss of her entire family? Would she ever know if it was real? If it was would she ever see those men again? She had so many questions and needed answers.

      WHAT I ENJOYED…
      Maribel was a charming character! She was an avid reader with an adventurous spirit. She was unlike other young ladies of her time and was not sold on the ideas society had about how young ladies should behave. The Captain and his crew were unusually kind for a bunch of privateers and had a real soft spot for the young girl. The story took place between an island in the Caribbean and New Orleans, Louisiana during the time of it’s French occupation. The connection to the Mayflower was found in Maribel’s mother, Mary Lytton. We see that information given on the first page of chapter 1. The author shares a chart at the beginning of the book to show us her family line. The book is also a Christian fiction with an element of faith throughout. There was adventure and chivalry as well as a bit of intrigue and twisty plot points toward the end. It is a gentle read and would be a good YA book as well as adult.

      WHAT I DID NOT LOVE…
      The pacing of this book was a letdown…. we spend half the book trying to build the story and another fourth of it setting the scene 11 years after Maribel is left at the orphanage. The adventure and intrigue part of this book did not even begin until about 5 chapters from the end. There was a whole lot of building up to something and then a non-climactic bit of summary to wrap up where they were going. While it is a sweet story with it has a great deal of predictable plot but there were some surprises and that kept me going. I had to see what happened to Maribel after all she had been through.

      I give this one a 3 out of 5 stars.

      I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 3/5
      I didn't love this one as much as I loved the previous story but I did like it. Maribel, the female lead, is so much fun. Plucky, and she loves reading, pirates, and climbing trees. In the first half of the story, she is 12 years old; in the second half of the story, she is 23. (The male lead is in his twenties in the first half and his thirties in the second half.) That made the romance aspect of the story too difficult for me to realize, even though the romance technically doesn't come until the second half of the story.This is another book where-when I thought of it as solely a historical fiction story rather than a romance-I liked it much better. I feel like I've read several of those lately.Also, having the story set in the 1700's amid the backdrop of rocky times between Spain and France-it just wasn't as interesting to me as the Mayflower voyage. The author did a great job of incorporating real people and history into the narrative, and I love this. But it just isn't a time setting that I would seek out if I weren't purposefully reading this series in order.Still, I'm continuing with this series because I love the idea of following one family line throughout several hundred years of history.Audiobook Notes: I added the audio again since it is available in the Audible Escape program, and I'll keep doing this for as many as are available in this series. Sarah Zimmerman is a wonderful narrator and, while she had an accent during the first book, she did not use an accent for the main character in this one! It's so cool when narrators can switch back and forth between accents flawlessly.Title: The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y'BarboSeries: Daughters of the Mayflower #2Narrator: Sarah ZimmermanLength: 7 hours, 29 minutes, UnabridgedPublisher: Tantor Audio
    • 4/5
      Join the adventure on the high seas in the latest book in The Daughters of The Mayflower series, The Pirate Bride. Set on the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, the quiet beaches of a remote island, and the busy streets of New Orleans, this novel hits all the right buttons for fans of historical romance — an endearing heroine, a truly heroic (and hunky) hero, and fascinating history of privateers of the early 1700s. This one gets a recommended rating from me.Maribel Cordoba is just 12 years old when she loses her family and is swept up into intrigue and adventure on a pirate ship. At least she believes the young captain of the Ghost Ship is a pirate. He asserts he is doing the King’s business with Letters of Marque signed by the French government. But whether privateer or pirate, Captain Beaumont is a protector of the vulnerable and determines to take care of the adventure-seeking Maribel. However, a bounty on his head puts all in his care in peril.I liked a lot of things about The Pirate Bride. Its main character, Maribel, is an engaging (and exasperating) young girl, and only a bit less exasperating as a young woman. She steals the heart of the crew in her brief time on the ship, and steals the heart of the captain years later. Of course the dashing ship’s captain is also a favorite, but the supporting characters add a wonderful dimension as well. The story is lightly told, yet filled with action, intrigue, and danger. Twists and turns and surprises abound. The historical setting is interesting — I loved the details the author includes to give the novel an authentic feel. Faith in God, with an emphasis on prayer, is naturally woven throughout the book.As I was reading The Pirate Bride, I thought what a wonderful beach read for fans of historical romance! A quick and fun book, you’ll enjoy this one next to the pool or on a blanket on the beach.Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to Barbour Publishing for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Kathleen Y'Barbo is a talented author and this book does not disappoint and just proves it. There are two main characters in this book and they are very well developed. You almost feel like you are there. The few supporting characters are done well also. The book was an advanced reader copy so I cannot comment on the editing, but what I saw so far, it will be well done. The book is a Christian romance and does not disappoint. The romance part is a bit of a stretch but very well done. The Christian part is not preachy but shows that the characters believe in God. It isn't just a "clean" book but does show they are active Christians.The plot is a very new idea to me. Starts and ends on the seas. The title does give away the ending to some degree but with a nice twist. There are a few strings that I wish were more neatly tied at the end but they do not distract from the book. It's just my opinion. I chose to read and review this book through Netgalley.com and I thank them for the opportunity. I do not give a synopsis in my review as you can read that on the book description. I give you my opinion on if the book was worth reading or not. This book is worth your time and money. Enjoy.
    • 5/5
      This is a fun and easy book to read. It made me laugh and cry and I did not want to put this down. Maribel is such a great character. I am usually not thrilled with pirate books but I really enjoyed this story. I received this book from Barbour Publishing for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
    • 5/5
      A story that you grab you and hold you, right from the beginning we are on an adventure and one you would never expect, being on a privateer or what others call a pirate ship.Can you see a young girl and leaving all you have ever known to cross the ocean not knowing what is ahead or really where she is going? We get to see this up close and personal through the eyes of the author, and what a great time you are in for?This is the second book in the Mayflower Bride series, and definitely can be read alone, but you might just want to grab the whole series, they are that good.I received this book through the Barbour Publishing Blogger Program, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 5/5
      From the moment I started the story I was swept back in time in the early 1700s where we find pirates and privateering going on. I loved the swashbuckling scenes and felt myself on the ship as it swayed back and forth. What would you do if you found yourself on a ship that was being overtaken? I know I would be fighting for my life or maybe hiding so no one could find me.Maribel is everything I wanted to be as a child. She is very brave and knows exactly what she wants. It doesn’t matter that girls are not allowed on ships. So what if everyone thinks girls are back luck . Maribel wants to sail the seas and be a pirate. Those sound like wonderful dreams but unfortunately things turn out differently for her. When the ship she is on is attacked, she finds herself suddenly in the brisk water trying to survive. Will the captain save her before she drifts off too far from the ship? Her last thoughts before everything becomes dark is where is Captain Jean-Luc and his men? Why are they allowing her to be lost at sea?As the story moves forward we are reacquainted with Maribel who has lived at a convent for many years. She has snippets of her past surface and still remembers being on a ship. Jean-Luc is a distant memory but something is about to change in her life. I loved Jean-Luc and his bravery. He was a fierce person to be reckoned with. What will happen when he sees Maribel after all those years she was left behind swimming for her life? The adventure and history is epic as the story is filled with danger, secrets and a bit of romance. The author really had me on the edge of my seat as Maribel and Jean-Luc see each other after so many years. I know I would be little upset to see the person who left me in the deep sea and never looked back. Can Maribel and Jean-Luc work things out? What secrets have Jean-Luc been hiding all these years? I can't wait to read more books from this series. Don't miss the captivating historical facts the author includes at the end of the book.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 5/5
      As the second book in the Daughters of the Mayflower series, “The Pirate Bride” proved to be even more engaging and intriguing than “The Mayflower Bride.” This series is interesting in that it chronicles pivotal points in history from a Christian perspective, with each installment written by a different author. This arrangement keeps the volumes fresh, avoiding the repetitious pattern that could otherwise easily result. “The Pirate Bride” goes a step further and adopts a perhaps unconventional approach to what is obviously a romance, introducing the heroine—Maribel Cordoba—when she is only eleven. Her story begins aboard a ship in the Caribbean in 1724, and her fateful encounter with the privateer Jean-Luc Valmont has implications that travel far beyond that time and place.Indeed, Maribel’s somewhat eccentric character—being rather unladylike for the time—continues into young womanhood as the narrative shifts to 1735 for the second half of the novel. Part of what drew me to Maribel’s character was her love of reading and books, which was not common during the eighteenth century, as well as her indomitable spirit. Her journey is a unique one, offering a glimpse of maritime, convent, and domestic life in and around the Caribbean. The story, as such, presents a distinctive narrative with gentle Christian undertones. How the characters’ lives connect and weave together demonstrates Kathleen Y’Barbo’s creative skill, with the romance itself playing out toward the novel’s closing. “The Pirate Bride” is a fascinating work of fiction with plenty of adventure and novelty sure to delight and entertain.I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 5/5
      Title: The Pirate Bride (The Daughters of the Mayflower #2)Author: Kathleen Y’BarboPages: 256Year: 2018Publisher: BarbourMy rating 5+ out of 5 stars.What a fun story to read! I sat and read it in one night and thoroughly enjoyed myself. There is mystery and danger, intrigue and drama; yet, there are some parts of the story that are just comical. Maribel is a young girl who wants to be a privateer. As she reads about these men in books, the sense of adventure just speaks to her heart. Maribel is a character who bucks what is expected of her or even the mold others want to place her in.Maribel experiences many different and dangerous moments she didn’t sign up for, but she is determined nonetheless. She is raised in a convent and becomes a teacher, but there is still a part of her that longs to escape into a book without being bothered. What I laughed about was the place she chooses to read her books and how others react to her choice!Towards the end of the story the author throws a twist in the plot that really made my heart race and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! Here is one book I know I will read again and enjoy at some time in the future. Until then, I plan on telling others about the series as well as encouraging people to get the book for their own personal libraries! So, ahoy mateys, grab a copy and come aboard for an adventure you won’t regret it!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the product for free from Barbour even though a review was not required.