Lured from her London orphanage to the wilds of Jamaica, ravishing Aurora Dayle must contend with Vashon Blackwell, a ruthless pirate who wants a priceless emerald to which only Aurora can lead him, but who also desires the ultimate prize.
What a fantastic book! I usually don't use exclamation points, but I really enjoyed this piratical tale.
A sfe, respectable orphanage was the only home Aurora Dayne had ever known. Teaching there would mean security. But when the mysterious letter arrived, offering her a position as lady's companion, Aurora seized the chance, embarking for Jamaica with her sole legacy--a little golden lizard bearing a strange rhyme. And so began the daring odyssey that would throw her into clutches of a ruthless privateer.
Feared by men, desired by women, Vashon's eyes gleamed as he vowed to possess the innocent beauty who held the key to his quest. Could anything ever equal his obsession to retrieve the legendary emerald--the Star of Aran? Held captive on a secret Caribbean isle--at Dragonard, his solitary lair--Aurora would struggle against her own passions, determined to tame the very dragon who had awakened her fire.
Feared by men, desired by women, Vashon's eyes gleamed as he vowed to possess the innocent beauty who held the key to his quest. Could anything ever equal his obsession to retrieve the legendary emerald--the Star of Aran? Held captive on a secret Caribbean isle--at Dragonard, his solitary lair--Aurora would struggle against her own passions, determined to tame the very dragon who had awakened her fire.
'Lions and Lace' and 'Fair is the Rose' are two great books by this author. They were each long enough to share a great story. However, this book is way too long and it drags. Having enjoyed the past 7 books that I've read by this author, I was not prepared for the slow story in this one.
Aurora Dayne is an orphan who grew up in a kind orphanage but has decided to leave the orphanage (where she now teaches) because the owner has died and the new owner wants to marry her. He is a religious drab who will kill any life that is in her. She receives a letter offering her a job in Jamaica complete with passage on a ship from London. While aboard, she learns that she has been kidnapped because she has the solution to a missing jewel.
The secondary characters are interesting; Aurora is a whiny, weepy young woman. Because of the life she has lived (cloistered with other underloved children), her character is probably pretty accurate (immature). Vashon is an alpha male, hard-headed, and desperate to find the huge emerald jewel. Frankly, they deserve each other; neither character was interesting or admirable. 2.5 stars
Aurora Dayne is an orphan who grew up in a kind orphanage but has decided to leave the orphanage (where she now teaches) because the owner has died and the new owner wants to marry her. He is a religious drab who will kill any life that is in her. She receives a letter offering her a job in Jamaica complete with passage on a ship from London. While aboard, she learns that she has been kidnapped because she has the solution to a missing jewel.
The secondary characters are interesting; Aurora is a whiny, weepy young woman. Because of the life she has lived (cloistered with other underloved children), her character is probably pretty accurate (immature). Vashon is an alpha male, hard-headed, and desperate to find the huge emerald jewel. Frankly, they deserve each other; neither character was interesting or admirable. 2.5 stars
From the safe haven of a London orphanage to the savage seas of love
A safe, respectable orphanage was the only home Aurora Dayne had ever known. Teaching there would mean security. But when the mysterious letter arrived, Aurora seized the chance, embarking for Jamaica with her sole legacya little golden lizard bearing a strange rhyme. And so began the daring odyssey that would throw her into the clutches of a ruthless privateer.
Feared by men, desired by women, Vashons eyes gleamed green as she vowed to possess the innocent beauty who held the key to his quest. Could anything ever equal his obsession to retrieve the legendary emeraldthe Star of Aran? Held captive on a secret lairAurora would struggle against her own passions, determined to tame the very dragon who awakened her fire.
A safe, respectable orphanage was the only home Aurora Dayne had ever known. Teaching there would mean security. But when the mysterious letter arrived, Aurora seized the chance, embarking for Jamaica with her sole legacya little golden lizard bearing a strange rhyme. And so began the daring odyssey that would throw her into the clutches of a ruthless privateer.
Feared by men, desired by women, Vashons eyes gleamed green as she vowed to possess the innocent beauty who held the key to his quest. Could anything ever equal his obsession to retrieve the legendary emeraldthe Star of Aran? Held captive on a secret lairAurora would struggle against her own passions, determined to tame the very dragon who awakened her fire.
