This is book two in this series and I liked it better than book one, "Port Royal". This had more action, adventure and romance in it and the story seemed to move along at a faster speed. Plus, after reading book one and getting a feel for places, people and setting the background, it was much easier to keep track of who was who and what was going on in the pirate/buccaneer saga in the Caribbean Islands in the 17th century. You are getting a little history lesson as you read this book and I gained a new understanding of the differences between a pirate and a buccaneer.

This story picks up right where book one left off and you will come to know and appreciate Captain Baret "Foxworth" Buckington and Miss Emerald Harwick much more as they brave the open sea in search of a father, a lost treasure and a love that seems to be falling apart because of vicious lies and trickery. I applaud Miss Emerald as she fights hard against brutality, slavery and cruel gossip and continues to remember she is a "child of the King". She never loses sight of her standing as a child of God, and she will endure a lot in this story. Baret is truly a man who knows what he wants and doesn't let much stand in his way of getting it. He may have let lies affect his judgement, but true love will win out in the end. Be prepared to step back in time and get ready for a true adventure on the high seas and on land. I am off to see how this all ends by readying the third book in this series, "Jamaican Sunset". ( )

the sequal looks great.

My Review: This book begins where the first book in the Buccaneers series, Port Royal, leaves off. The Pirate and His Lady is full of even more suspense, romance, and high-seas adventure than the first installation! This is probably due to the fact that this is now the meat of the story. The characters have been fully developed and the reader can ride along with them as they choose their fate.

I found this book to be much more of what I expected from the first one. I had found Port Royal to be a little slow as far as the action, focusing more on back story. There also was not as much romance as I had hoped. The Pirate and His Lady promises plenty of romance and action, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat one moment and sighing with contentment the next!

Even though it is a fiction book, there is a lot of historical fact interspersed throughout. I really enjoyed learning the history of the Buccaneers. Linda Chaikin does a great job of incorporating historical facts into her stories.

The main characters go through a lot of trials and their faith is sorely tested. To see how they rely on the Lord and the different Scriptures and truths they use to help them inspired me. I know it is a good book when I find myself applying truths from it to my everyday life!

It is a clean book. It does have some violence, but not too graphic. The violence is the normal sword fighting type of violence. Everything is discussed from a Christian worldview though. I give this book 4 stars and would definitely recommend it! ( )