Title: Changing Tides
Author: Alex Standish
Release Date: August 16, 2017
Category: Historical: Americas
Pages: TBD (Novella)
Author: Alex Standish
Release Date: August 16, 2017
Category: Historical: Americas
Pages: TBD (Novella)
While most pirates sail in search of riches, Captain Devon Hall, the infamous Phantom of the Caribbean, is driven by vengeance. Devon has sworn to put an end to the corrupt governor of Jamaica and break the ruthless man’s stranglehold in the Caribbean.
When Devon is wounded and stranded on land, an unlikely rescuer comes to his aid. Brett Campbell is nothing like his uncle, the governor, and his goals are not so different from Devon’s. Brett longs for freedom, but his obligations to protect those under his uncle’s control keep him from fleeing. Throwing in with Devon might increase both their chances of success—and survival.
When the governor’s attempts to destroy Devon escalate and place Brett in danger and in the hands of the ruthless and depraved pirate Captain Blackburn, Devon must risk everything to save the man he loves and repay his enemies.
All Devon’s ever wanted is his ship, his freedom, friends who stand by his side through thick and thin, and someone to love. But facing dangers at sea and on land, Devon wonders if they will live to enjoy it all.
4.5 Stars!
I loved accident-prone Brett, he was such a lovely man, compassionate and who showed a lot of character growth during the book. I loved Devon, too, he was different than what I expected from a pirate, but it was a refreshing change. The romance between them was more of a slow burn, but boy if it wasn't hot when these two finally came together.
I loved Cody and Elijah, they were both great secondary characters. I hated Captain Blackburn and Brett's uncle, who were both horrible.
I loved this pirate love story set in the Caribbean. It was action packed, interesting and fast-paced. This is the first book I read by Alex Standish and it was a really good introduction to her writing. The book is well-written and the language the author used was perfect for the era. If you like adventure, pirates and romance, you'd certainly love Changing Tides!
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
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Congrats and thanks for the post, and good review. Is it lame to say I'm looking forward to this one, Changing Tides? I love historicals, I love pirate stories, the author must be related to Miles Standish :-), and Mari gave this a good review. - Purple Reader,
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