Book Review: The Pirate Duchess (Duchess Series #2) by Rue Allyn

 

Blurb: 

THEY MEET DURING A BRAWL

Esmeralda Crobbin first encounters Brandon Gilroy during a brawl. Once their opponents are vanquished, she admires the man’s skill with his fists, his intelligence, and a number of other attributes until she learns that he is a British Naval Officer. He would be eager to see her hang, if he knew she was the American privateer, Irish Red.

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

I loved the idea of privateer versus a Naval sailor. The banter between Esme and Brandon was witty and endearing. Esme could protect herself, and she cared enough to protect others. Her loyalty to her crew grew to include Brandon's family and staff. Brandon was very suspicious of her actions and motives but could not fight the attraction between them. The story dragged a bit now and then, but overall, the story was very entertaining.

I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.