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Summary: if you need kindling, go for it
Review: When I first picked up this book I was a bit apprehensive but decided, what the heck, how bad can it be? The answer is, pretty bad. Normally I'll finish a book, even if it's not the best, but with A Pirate's Love I couldn't even last a hundred pages. Not only was the book extremely stilted, but I felt like I was reading sentences from a child. I am usually not very critical but there is a point when one must draw the line and say enough is enough. I also didn't enjoy reading about the Bettina being raped continually by the "hero." In conclusion, what can I say? One must reevaluate the merits of a novel when someone who usually isn't the least bit picky or judgmental thinks that this Lindsey novel makes better fire kindling than reading material.
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Summary: A lot of Love Lost
Review: The story of Tristan and Bettina, was most Unfulfilling. He treated her badly and I could not find any reason for love between the two of them. I belive the story had enormous potential and could have been handled a lot better. However, the plot somewhat redeemed itself towards the end. I love the author, so don't let this put you off.
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Summary: A thouroughly digusting book
Review: This book is one of the worst books I have ever read. I picked it up b/c i'm really interested in pirate stories and now i'm sorry i did. It is about a woman,Bettina, who is captured by pirates and is continually raped by the captain. Since when has rape become an accepted fact in society? I found nothing arousing about Tritan forcing his unwanted, disgusting attentions on Bettina. And I will thank the heavens that i don't have a mother like hers who tells Bettina that she should "go along with Tristan and not hate him. He's doing what's best for her." I find rape digusting and this book is an insult to any good literature. It's like a slap in the face to any woman who has ever been raped. I will never ever read another book by Johanna Lindsay. This woman needs help. I give this book 1 star only b/c I finished it. So please, don't waste your time and money.
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Summary: Dark romance
Review: i agree with the comment below about being a dark romance and then turning sour. This was one of the very first books I ever read by Lindsey, but I found the rest to be great. I didn't come away from this book feeling anything but irritation with Tristan and annoyance with Bettina. he treats her bad, but then loves him? And he still treats her bad until the end! And she still loves him! Make sure you are prepared for the rape scenes and violence, this book has plenty. I only gave this 3 stars because I love the author and am being nuetral, comparing her other work.
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Summary: great book!
Review: This was the first Johanna Lindsey book I had ever read and now I'm hooked! ....this book was the best! I love the story line and it was very humorous.
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Summary: Very weak plotline - but it's not *THAT* bad.
Review: PL's rape scenes didn't bother me as much as disjointedstoryline, and there did seem to be a lack of "connection"between the main characters. This *is* one of Lindsey's earlier ones, so don't judge her entire work by this book. She's done much better and she's worth reading - her later stories aren't as "violent" or masochistic. The last few scenes are definitely overkill, I will agree on that point. It's a book that I'd pick up if I were bored, but luckily I'm not frequently bored :-) END
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Summary: Just Plain Rubbish!
Review: Really, i wish I had listened to those reviews which proclaimed this book as horried rather than give in to my instincts. I really HATED this book. It was simply boring, unintresting, unorignal, and I found myself skipping through the pages. The story is simply ridiculous and I found myself loathing the heroine and the hero and shaking my head at the ridiculous plot. Can you believe that the heroine's maid justified the Captain's rape of her mistress by saying he could have been harsher with her? Can you believe that the heroine actually had to justify herself for hating the captain who had raped her? Now , dont get me wrong. Usually i love reading Pirate stories who are a little bit rough and excting but this one was defineitly NOT exciting just stupid. This is the 4th book I have read from Johanna Lindsay and while the others were just so- so this one was definetly bad. I don't recommend this book unless you really are on a deserted island with nothing to do. Plus that i'm sure i will steer clear from now on from Johanna Linsey's book - they are definetly not my cup of tea and basically - once you've read one you've read them all.
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Summary: Almost, but not quite, an F
Review: A Pirate's Love is the worst book I've read by author Lindsey. The book is little more than a series of kidnappings and/or rescues, rapes and recriminations, repeated several times throughout the book. There are a couple of good scenes very near the end, which is why it rated higher than one star.I'd recommend several Lindsey books over and above this one, including Man of My Dreams, Once a Princess, and, my favorite Lindsey, Prisoner of My Desire. TTFN, Laurie Likes Books
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Summary: A Classic
Review: One of the very first romance books I ever read over 15 years ago and I still consider it to be one of the best. The book is more realistic than typical romance books. There are no gloss overs. I prefer reality as opposed to fantasy. If you prefer shallow bits of unrealistic fantasy-fluff, this book is not for you. Personally, I loved it.
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Summary: Disgusting, garbage- should be called -Rape and Wrath
Review: I am no feminest but hey - since when is rape aceptable as a sign of love. Tristan was a maliscious rapist who thought he had the right to violate and control woman.Forcing Bettina to become his sex slave just to satisfy his lust , not even considering her feelings . This book was so disguting and frustating filled with hate . I was wondering when was it going to end . The book would have been alright if seduction was used in place of rape , the setting was very good ,but I have never read of such an evil man before as the hero.
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