Port Royal

This is a wonderful series--one of Linda Chaikin's best, though she could have wrapped things up in the third novel much better. The first book, however, is almost perfect, and I couldn't put it down. The story is complex enough without being confusing, and it's much less complicated than Chaikin's "Heart of India" series. The story is compelling and exciting, and as usual, Chaikin inserts many historical facts about the time period that kept me interested and made me want to learn for myself about the Caribbean in the early 17th century. The characters are written so well that you can almost see them, and each character is developed and given plenty of backstory. The romance is amazing; each interaction between Emerald and Baret left me holding my breath, and their conversations and sarcastic banter often made me laugh out loud! The best part about the romance, however, is how gradual it is. Too often in Christian romance, it's "love at first sight"; the characters seem to love each other from the first page! Baret's love for Emerald, however, is extremely refreshing, as there's another woman in the picture, and he's often very unsure of how he feels about everything. You hardly ever see that kind of scenario in Christian romance these days, so I was pleasantly surprised with the relationship between Baret and Emerald and how it progressed. This is definitely the best book of the three...it goes a little downhill from here, but overall, this is a great series, and one that should not be missed!

I believed this book to be one of the most outstanding books I have ever read! It is amazing how this author captivates you in the way she writes. She makes the world of buccaneering come to life. I reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure and romance!!!

This book is one of my favorite books ever. Its historical accuracy and intrieging love story are truely amazing. I have read this book three times and enjoy it the same if not more each time I read it. Mrs. Chaikin is my favorite Christian author and has influenced my life greatly through her many fabulous novels. I check the shelves at my local book store weekly for a new book. Thank-you. She has made many dull study halls at school come to life with her adventures.

I've read all of Linda's 4 trilogy series and they were all great! Miss Chaikin is a excellent writer who captures the reader right off. She somehow sweeps you right off your feet with her touching romances. And would you believe it! ; there is no sex or vulgar language. The way she brings God into her stories and how he affects the main characters is amazing! Baret and Emerld are two unforgetable people. Emerld is a beautiful young lady who uses her gift God has given her to work on the plantation slave school and translates songs. Baret is a dashing rouge who becomes a Buccaneer in order to find his father who he still believes is a live. Linda's books are so enrapturing I feel like I'm being sucked into each one. After reading this book and the two that follow I can't help, but wish I could fall in love with someone like Baret.

Well first I have to say one thing. The review at the top was just a little misinformed. Emerald plans to marry Jamie, not Baret, and her father's not brutal! Anyway, this book was awesome. I am so glad I bought it, it was definietly worth the price I paid for it. Miss Emerald Harwick, the granddaughter of a French pirate, tries to elope with a servant and finds herself sort-of-kidnapped on a ship full of pirates greedy for lost treasure! The captain of the ship, Sir Baret "Foxworth" Buckington, is the usual dashing, buff, black-haired pirate whom all the women love, and Emerald seems to have mixed feelings about him. First she loves him, then she hates him, then she loves him... get the picture. Well anyway, I absolutely loved this book and I'm dyng to read the next one. I highly recommend it!