The Pirate Next Door

Rating:
Summary: Whimsical And Fun!!!!
Review: If I can't read a Book set in Scotland my second choice of book to read is a pirate book! Ms. Ashley's book was whimsical, fun, and a good read!

What happens when a lady of breeding finds her new next door neighbor is a pirate? Does she turn a stiff upper lip to the goings on and continue with her predictable life, or does she jump in with both feet and by doing so turns her life upside down and sideways? Yes, you guessed it Alexandrea is not a water and milk miss and is done living her boring life! She is contemplating her suitor list (she is a widow and the first time down the aisle was less then spectaculare, she was married to rake and he was not discreet to say the least!) when she overhears a commontion next door. Going against her better judgement she races over with her footman, and cook in tow and rescues the dashing and handsome new Viscount Stokes. What's the first thing he does after being rescued by Ms. Alastair? If you said thank you you would be wrong, he kisses her senseless, and then introduces her to his 12 year old daughter...then he askes his new neighbor to sleep without any cloths just for him.

Grayson Finley is without a doubt a pirate from the top of his blonde head to the tip of his black thigh high boots. He must give up his pirating days now because he is a father, and he has made a deal with the devil (Bad guy American pirate huneter Ardmore) and a deal with the British Government to help the exiled King of France. What he does not have time for is his lovely nextdoor neighbor and the feeling he gets just remembering her untried kiss! Problem is Alexandra does not know how to stay out of trouble and somehow always manages to end up in the thick of things surrounding his problem!

This was a fun and easy read. This book was filled with engaging characters both primary and secondary, and plenty of twist and turns. Humor, and chemistry spiced up the pages so you won't be bored! I think the Ms. Ashely is an author we should continue to watch.

Rating:
Summary: Whimsical And Fun!!!!
Review: If I can't read a Book set in Scotland my second choice of book to read is a pirate book! Ms. Ashley's book was whimsical, fun, and a good read!

What happens when a lady of breeding finds her new next door neighbor is a pirate? Does she turn a stiff upper lip to the goings on and continue with her predictable life, or does she jump in with both feet and by doing so turns her life upside down and sideways? Yes, you guessed it Alexandrea is not a water and milk miss and is done living her boring life! She is contemplating her suitor list (she is a widow and the first time down the aisle was less then spectaculare, she was married to rake and he was not discreet to say the least!) when she overhears a commontion next door. Going against her better judgement she races over with her footman, and cook in tow and rescues the dashing and handsome new Viscount Stokes. What's the first thing he does after being rescued by Ms. Alastair? If you said thank you you would be wrong, he kisses her senseless, and then introduces her to his 12 year old daughter...then he askes his new neighbor to sleep without any cloths just for him.

Grayson Finley is without a doubt a pirate from the top of his blonde head to the tip of his black thigh high boots. He must give up his pirating days now because he is a father, and he has made a deal with the devil (Bad guy American pirate huneter Ardmore) and a deal with the British Government to help the exiled King of France. What he does not have time for is his lovely nextdoor neighbor and the feeling he gets just remembering her untried kiss! Problem is Alexandra does not know how to stay out of trouble and somehow always manages to end up in the thick of things surrounding his problem!

This was a fun and easy read. This book was filled with engaging characters both primary and secondary, and plenty of twist and turns. Humor, and chemistry spiced up the pages so you won't be bored! I think the Ms. Ashely is an author we should continue to watch.

Rating:
Summary: action-packed pleasant ?high seas? London adventure
Review: In 1810 London, Lady Alexandra Alastair wonders about life's ironies. Next door in Mayfair lives Grayson Finley and his twelve year old daughter. Grayson vanished years ago, apparently became a pirate, and now returns to England as a Viscount. Adding to her confusion about the handsome hunk is observing some rough seafaring individuals threatening to hang him if he revealed anything to the Admiralty. In fact after the thugs leave, she rescues him as they did in deed hang him high. Alexandra's reward is a kiss.

As Alexandra becomes better acquainted with her new neighbor, she falls in love. She wants to keep both Finleys safe. When Grayson returns her ardent feelings, his enemy James Ardmore has a new pawn to use to destroy him.

Though this regency may seen strange at first with the hero being a pirate turned aristocrat, fans of the sub-genre will highly value the tale. Alexandra is an intrepid character not afraid to go tot to toe with the deadly Ardmore when it comes to protecting hers. Grayson is more of an enigma that fans will want to solve. Though the villain seems out of his element, THE PIRATE NEXT DOOR is an action-packed pleasant "high seas" London adventure novel.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: action-packed pleasant ¿high seas¿ London adventure
Review: In 1810 London, Lady Alexandra Alastair wonders about life's ironies. Next door in Mayfair lives Grayson Finley and his twelve year old daughter. Grayson vanished years ago, apparently became a pirate, and now returns to England as a Viscount. Adding to her confusion about the handsome hunk is observing some rough seafaring individuals threatening to hang him if he revealed anything to the Admiralty. In fact after the thugs leave, she rescues him as they did in deed hang him high. Alexandra's reward is a kiss.

As Alexandra becomes better acquainted with her new neighbor, she falls in love. She wants to keep both Finleys safe. When Grayson returns her ardent feelings, his enemy James Ardmore has a new pawn to use to destroy him.

Though this regency may seen strange at first with the hero being a pirate turned aristocrat, fans of the sub-genre will highly value the tale. Alexandra is an intrepid character not afraid to go tot to toe with the deadly Ardmore when it comes to protecting hers. Grayson is more of an enigma that fans will want to solve. Though the villain seems out of his element, THE PIRATE NEXT DOOR is an action-packed pleasant "high seas" London adventure novel.

Harriet Klausner

Rating:
Summary: The plot was a great idea - writing not so great
Review: Jennifer Ashley really impressed me with her debut novel Perils of the Heart last November, and continues to do so with her second novel The Pirate Next Door. I am sure the eye-catching novel cover will cause many to pick it up, but the story inside is what is the prize. It is a slightly whimsical romance that finds windowed Lady Alexandra Alastair pondering the list of candidates for hubby number two. She is rather bored with the stodgy ton's offerings, when in pops Grayson Finley and his twelve year old daughter, the new Viscount oh so conveniently next door!

12 years ago, he caused quite a stir by vanishing, and ever since spent that time with the scurvy crew of cutthroats and buccaneers. Now he has returned, with an adorable daughter in tow, to claim his inheritance. But the pirate life has not quite ended, as it follows him to the fancy Mayfair section of Britain threating his very life.

Alexandra is not a wimp, a proper lady yes, but not lacking in spine. She falls for Grayson and his daughter, and is determined to fight for her Viscount.

It's stylish, fun and with just enough dash and mystery to keep the readers more than intrigued.

Rating:
Summary: yo ho ho and stiff upper lip!!
Review: Jennifer Ashley really impressed me with her debut novel Perils of the Heart last November, and continues to do so with her second novel The Pirate Next Door. I am sure the eye-catching novel cover will cause many to pick it up, but the story inside is what is the prize. It is a slightly whimsical romance that finds windowed Lady Alexandra Alastair pondering the list of candidates for hubby number two. She is rather bored with the stodgy ton's offerings, when in pops Grayson Finley and his twelve year old daughter, the new Viscount oh so conveniently next door!

12 years ago, he caused quite a stir by vanishing, and ever since spent that time with the scurvy crew of cutthroats and buccaneers. Now he has returned, with an adorable daughter in tow, to claim his inheritance. But the pirate life has not quite ended, as it follows him to the fancy Mayfair section of Britain threating his very life.

Alexandra is not a wimp, a proper lady yes, but not lacking in spine. She falls for Grayson and his daughter, and is determined to fight for her Viscount.

It's stylish, fun and with just enough dash and mystery to keep the readers more than intrigued.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Loved It!!!
Review: Jennifer Ashley words and plot flow. She makes reading easy and fun; I read nearly the whole book at one sitting. The only reason I put the book down unfinished was to cook dinner for a very hungry husband. Ms. Ashley has a way with words; I've read her short stories in various publications as well as her premier novel. Ms. Ashley has a real future as a writer, and I am glad I participated in this stellar event.

Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Loved It!!!
Review: Jennifer Ashley words and plot flow. She makes reading easy and fun; I read nearly the whole book at one sitting. The only reason I put the book down unfinished was to cook dinner for a very hungry husband. Ms. Ashley has a way with words; I've read her short stories in various publications as well as her premier novel. Ms. Ashley has a real future as a writer, and I am glad I participated in this stellar event.

Rating:
Summary: The plot was a great idea - writing not so great
Review: The plot and the ideas in this book were great - but the writing just lacked something. I know this is a newer author - so that may be the reason but - it just lacked something that would have pushed it into a 4 or 5 star rating. There were some basic mistakes that annoyed me and the writing seemed rather simple. Since I found the plot interesting I did not just put the book aside after reaching page 79 and being thoroughly annoyed (didn't like the female character) - I trudged through skipping over sections to see how it would end. I may pick up her next book if it is about the bad pirate (who I liked better than Finley - who just seemed like a wimp). She has potential - so I won't give up on her writing completely yet.

Rating:
Summary: Yo ho yo ho for romance
Review: Widow Alexandra Alastair, having survived a loveless marriage, is looking for a sensible husband based on a The Rules-type list. The problem is, Grayson Finley kisses her senseless the first time she rescues him from James Ardmore, who hates him desperately and has imposed a postponed death sentence in exchange for giving Maggie, Grayson's daughter by Sara, the woman Grayson and James both loved, safe passage from the islands. In addition, James has kidnapped the exiled French king, whom Grayson is trying to find for the British Admiralty, in exchange for the pardon of his pirate crimes.

Passions and longings of the heart drive this sensual, seaworthy romp. Forget about the bodice-ripping. The main action is the conflict between heads and hearts in this marriage comedy that, as so many romances do, models itself well on Jane Austen. Ashley displays sense and sensibility in portraying her characters' motivations and feelings, and the characters themselves have emotional depth. Grayson has compassion and understanding for James Ardmore's hatred; Alexandra recognizes that her rashness led to her first unhappy marriage, but that an American Bandstand-type list for judging a mate is hardly a better approach. The steamy sex scenes are just the topper. Yo ho, a pirate's life for me!