My Lady Pirate

This really is a very silly book. It's full of modern colloquialisms and sentiments. We're supposed to discover that pirates aren't the blackguards they're reputed to be, and in fact pirate is equal to liberation from a constrictive society. But on the other hand, all of these ideas result in a novel which is wonderfully creative and more than a step above most historical romances.And I didn't even like the romantic protagonists all that much! Marques was a cookie cutter and Isabella was two stars left of looney. However, at least she's refreshing and different. She drifts off into her own thoughts and imagination. The notion of Marques being a "knight" in his own fashion is also inspired.For anyone who's jaded about historical romances and feel like they've read the same tripe over and over again, give this one a try. It's an amusing breath of fresh air. (...)

I came to this book after reading her previous two and I was not disappointed. Ms. Doyle appears to be carving out a niche mixing adventure and romance in historial settings, and she brings a much-needed sense of humor to the genre. The characterization in her books is much better than in most romances I've read, which is a bonus. The book is well-researched and most entertaining....

The unusually high level of sensuality in this book even by the standards of a romance novel, combined with the author's delightfully irreverent interpretation of pirate history make this one of the more exciting reads in pirate fiction. The campy style of writing may get out of hand for short periods of time, but neither does it allow for a dull moment, while the romance itself is haunting in its in-depth exploration of the relationship between romantic ideals and committed love. Enjoyable to the point that it feels like a sin to read, this book is a must for any outlaw at heart.