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Tempting the Pirate (Love on the High Seas Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Charity Goswick thinks she is escaping an arranged marriage to a brute when she slips onto a ship unnoticed. Little does she realize that this is no honorable vessel of the King's Navy - it is a pirate ship. It's just a matter of time before she is discovered by a handsome rake of a pirate, who locks her in his cabin. And while she should be scared, her captor sparks the most unladylike feelings within her... James Lamont is on the ship for one reason, and one reason only: to track down his brother. However, his spirited little stowaway certainly affords plenty of distraction with her many (failed) attempts to escape. And each time, the unspoken - and unbidden - passion between them grows stronger. But as violence and danger mount on the high seas, Charity will have to put all of her trust in the most untrustworthy of men... the arrogant pirate who just might steal her heart.

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Entangled: Scandalous
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January 12, 2015
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"Simply entertaining, Tempting the Pirate is also a fun, easy to read story with a wonderful historical romance flare." ~ Tome Tender

"With thrilling action and sweet romance, Tempting the Pirate was a great historical romance." ~Farrah, Goodreads review

"This book was an adventure and James was just the cherry on top." ~Heather A., Goodreads review

TEMPTING THE PIRATE is a wonderful high seas adventure. ~Midwest Book Review

About the Author

A small town girl with a big imagination, Tamara Hughes had no idea what to do with her life. After graduating from college, she moved to a big city, started a family and a job, and still struggled to find that creative outlet she craved. An avid reader of romance, she gave writing a try and became hooked on the power of exploring characters, envisioning adventures, and creating worlds. She enjoys stories with interesting twists and heroines who have the grit to surmount any obstacle, all without losing the ability to laugh.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00R6DRZ6Q
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled: Scandalous (January 12, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1209 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,213,088 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #37,010 in Historical Romance (Kindle Store)
- #64,971 in Historical Romances
- #70,380 in Romance (Kindle Store)

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A small town girl with a big imagination, Tamara Hughes had no idea what to do with her life. After graduating from college, she moved to a big city, started a family and a job, and still struggled to find that creative outlet she craved. An avid reader of romance, she gave writing a try and became hooked on the power of exploring characters, envisioning adventures, and creating worlds. She enjoys stories with interesting twists and heroines who have the grit to surmount any obstacle, all without losing the ability to laugh. To interact with Tamara through her newsletter, or on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads, go to her website at www.tamarahughes.com.

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T K Lawyer

Definitely Recommend this one!

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016

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This is the first book I've read by this author. I generally like stories with Pirates and, of course, the beautiful cover just helped to draw me to this book. The story of James and Charity is amazing as it develops. James is all you'd want a hero to be in a story- charming, amused by the heroine and her antics, caring and highly protective. There were a few times in the book that I was a bit unhappy with either character but what relationship doesn't have its flaws? The story had a good pace and kept you intrigued. I loved the banter between the characters and their hidden interest in each other was just enough to spice up the book and keep it flowing. I appreciate how this was not over the top but was just the right mix to keep you reading and wanting to know more. I also appreciate a good love story that stems from a deep, abiding respect of each character and not from a "toss in the hay." These two actually loved each other and it made for a great romance. My thanks to the author on a wonderful adventure!

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WyoGal

Fictionally a fun romance premise, but requires suspending disbelief

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022

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If the reader can slip into more of an R-rated Disney pirate story mode, this novel is enjoyable. However, I struggled to keep my brain off several times in the last third of the book.

The hero is a lovely person who treats the ladies well most of the time, unless he’s provoking them intentionally. The female protagonist is mostly clever and likable. She has definite spunk. Their relationship develops with fun teasing and sexual tension-building proximity. However, I would think they would need to keep their voices very low so as not to be overheard and discovered.

I wish the author had spent more time on developing the setting imagery at the end…surely the lovers could find a beautiful beach on the island? I know that romance novels tend to skip over mundane things like chamber pots, bathing, brushing teeth, etc., but when characters have been stowaways for quite some time, in major brawls and severely whipped and beaten, including a punch to the face, I just can’t see them mashing lips surrounded by dead and dying pirates. Or having passionate sex for the first time in a seedy tavern populated by unwashed whores and pirates. The “ick-factor” was off the charts for me.

I appreciated the excellent editing up until the last quarter of the book where the plot took a hasty violent turn and punctuation errors appeared. The bad guys are misogynistic, but only one has a relevant tidbit about his background trauma. The others are barely sketched in. They’re just jerks because they are jerks. They rape, punch women, drag them by their hair, etc.

The HEA epilogue of the book is a jump that is made too easily back to regular life without tying off an important loose end, which was the main driving force of the hero’s actions. This is disappointing, even if the next book explains what happens, because the hero lost his focus too handily.

Overall this is an escapist pirate fantasy-romance that mostly ignores real life horrors of the setting. Check your brain at the wharf before boarding!

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015

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I enjoyed this book very much. I recommend it to any romance buff out there.

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015

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Hooked from the first page! The opening scene draws you in immediately. Charity is running away after nearly being forced to marry her uncle's choice of a husband, a cruel brute after her dowry and her body. Charity has been drugged to ensure her compliance in her guardian's nefarious plot, but she has enough pluck to escape and stow away on a ship she believes is part of her majesty's naval fleet. She finds out too late (the ship is at sea) that she's boarded a pirate ship, and she's discovered by the sexy rogue, James Lamont. He's signed on as a pirate in order to find his missing brother, who went to sea to prove a point to their father.
Talk about out of the frying pan into the fire! Charity finds herself deeper and deeper in trouble, with only James, whom she doesn't trust, to rely upon. Despite her mistrust, passion grows as they must join forces to remain alive. Fun, action packed, fast paced read! Kudos, Ms. Hughes! Keep them coming.

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Beverly

An Exhilarating Read

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2015

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Oh my gosh, I absolutely loved this book! It was so much fun to read and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what was going to happen next. Tamara Hughes does an excellent job bringing this time period to life and I found myself learning a thing or two about pirates, the Royal Navy and the code by which each lived. James and Charity were a delight. Charity's strength and independence were a challenge for James who wanted to provide and protect. The push and pull between the two added to the joy and excitement of the story. I was really sad to come to the end of this book. Truly, I just wanted it to go on for many more pages and I certainly look forward to more enjoyable reads by Tamara Hughes!

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015

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Charity Goswick has to get away. She needs to escape from her uncle and Captain Shevington. She is being forced to marry this cruel tyrant. She stows away on a ship. James Lamont finds her hiding place as he searches for his brother. What is a lady to do when she's at sea with a pirate? Tempting the Pirate is filled with romance and adventure. Charity is such a feisty woman. I loved that she stood up for herself and fought for what she wants. James is a wonderful hero. His compassion is touching. He will protect Charity. I fell in love with this brave man. The battle of wills soon leads to love and trust. The secondary characters are a powerful bunch. The Judge personifies evil and does his best to kill both lovers. The setting was perfect. The isolation added to the danger. I'm looking forward to learning David Lamont's story. Tamara Hughes did a great job. She had me hooked from the first page with this well plotted story.

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CharleeJ

Prepare to Be Swept Away

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018

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Prepare to be swept away on the high seas with this exciting romance. This was my first book by Tamara Hughes, and it won't be my last. Charity and James enthraled me from the first page, as did the lovely, adventurous plot. If you love a swoon-worthy read that will transport you to a different time and place, this one is for you.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2022

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I loved the character of James. I do wish at the end that his brother suddenly appeared, alive, healthy, and saving the day.

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Danielle Scott

Good read but not as steamy as i'd have hoped

Reviewed in Australia on February 22, 2017

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It was a good read but i was expecting more. Lots of build up but unfortunately a bit disappointing. Throughout this book you find yourself thinking wow when these two finally get together it's going to be epic.......but then it happens-only once mind you and it's not so epic :-/
It was a good story though and it kept me captivated for a while.

Fernando

The first book by this author

Reviewed in France on May 20, 2016

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A Very good read. It was a pleasant surprise to find that this new author I tried out for the first time came up trumps. Liked all the twists and turns in the plot, even though I knew the final outcome that all will end well was there at the back of my mind.Really liked the book. Will try the others soon and hope the same holds for them too!

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