A Pirate's Love

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Summary: Rape,Blackmail,This book has no Redemption
Review: I was totally disgusted to pick up this book and read the awful RAPE scenes written by Ms.Lindsey. It made my stomach sick that she could justify putting this in a Romance. The Pirate(Tristan)-Kidnapped, Raped, Blackmailed, Lied his way thru the whole book. I couldn't believe the mother trying to talk the daughter into forgiving her Rapist and telling him that she loved him. It was the worst waste of money ever printed!!!!! Don't buy this book!!!!

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Summary: This book was exciting but the romance was dark.
Review: I think Johanna Lindsey writes very well especially in developing her characters, their relationships with each other and their dialog. However, I thought the romance between these two characters was a bit dark. The pirate (Tristan) continually raped her and up to the end he was not ready to marry the herione (Bettina) even though he realized he loved her. Also, how could he have left her again only weeks before she was about to have a baby? I like to have conflict between two characters because it makes it exciting but when there is too much conflict (as the case in this book), somehow the romance goes sour. I found myself intrigued by this book and I read it fully without being bored, but I really liked the other book I have read by Johanna Lindsey much better (Once a Princess).

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Summary: Fantastic , Romantic Reading! I Loved it!
Review: I think, it was a remarkable book, I'm not a big reader and I could not put this book down! It takes you to a far away place and time, a Pirates time. I read this book years ago, and never forgot the magic, and so I read it again!

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Summary: interesting reading
Review: After seeing all the bad reviews I was curious to read this one. It turned out to be very good, despite the rape scenes. It has some unexpected turns and Bettina's character is refreshingly fiesty. But this book also shows the truth of that time period. I enjoyed it.

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Summary: THIS BOOK WAS VERY GOOD
Review: AFTER READING THE REVIEWS THAT THIS BOOK RECEIVED, I HAD TO READ IT MYSELF. THOUGH IT IS TRUE THAT THE HEROINE WAS RAPED IT IS ALSO TRUE THAT SHE DID NOT MIND IT BECAUSE THE HERO WAS GENTLE WITH HER AND TRIED NOT TO CAUSE HER UNDO PAIN.THE BOOK IS VERY GOOD AND IN MANY WAYS ABLE TO BE BELIEVED.

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Summary: Not a pleasant story....
Review: Seduction is acceptable, but rape? No. Thank you kindly, but I'll pass. This is one of Lindsey's worse books, but it truely makes you appreciate her later works. She is an astounding author, but the period in which _Pirate's Love_ was written tends to be a bit on the masochistic side of sexuality. I've read other books from the time that my grandmother swears by that leave _Pirate's Love_ looking clean and wholesome. Not for everyone, but try it anyway -- from the library.

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Summary: A Sexy pirate and a not so willing lady!
Review: After reading all the bad reviews i had to read this book myself. I can't belive they didnt like the book. I really enjoyed this book. Ok so the heroine wasnt verra strong. She gave in a lot. But that is life. Everyone is NOT strong. She did have quite the temper though<g> Basically, its about a noble girl from France setting sail to marry a count she has never met. She is abducted by a pirate who wants her verra badly. He falls in love with her but doesnt know it. She does the same but tries to escape him numerous times. It has a few sub plots that are suprising. It was a refreshing story to read.

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Summary: Not Johanna Lindsey's Best
Review: This book was extremely offensive!!!! I am a HUGE fan of Johanna Lindsey and I have collected and re-read all of her books - EXCEPT THIS ONE! I can not bring myself to read it again. The only reason I keep it, is because it is part of my collection. Try another one of her books.

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Summary: I had to find out for myself...
Review: After reading the reviews for this book I had to read it for myself. I have read almost every book Johanna Lindsay has written. I enjoy her work so I had to read this "terrible" book of her's to see for myself. Ok, so it's not one of her better ones. Almost everything in the other reviews is true. I like to judge things for myself. I do not reget giving it a "read". It was entertaining in a strange stort of way. Too much packed into one book for the story to really grip you. Far from reality but hey, it's fiction right? If readers want only true stories and reality they probably should not read fiction.

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Summary: Pure magic!
Review: Although this is one of Lindsey's oldest books, it is probably my favorite. Tristan is gorgeous, and though he is mean at times, he IS a pirate! Bettina is so funny and fiesty. Sometimes I miss the old Lindsey.