Ahoy! Pirate Romance Recommendations

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 💃 Pirate Romance Recommendations

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Sea of Ruin

Set in the 1700s, female pirate Bennett is on the run from two men. The first is her husband Priest, who is determined to make things right after betraying her. And then there’s pirate hunter Ashley Cutler, who is determined to capture Bennett and her bounty. A dark historical romance with a dash of enemies to lovers. You’ll eat this one up.

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Captured

Famous privateer Dominic LeVeq has made it his mission to rescue slaves during the American Revolution. When he raids a British frigate, he discovers the beautiful Clare. He offers her freedom in exchange for one forbidden night. If you haven’t red Ms. Bev yet, this is a great series to start with.

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The Ever King

The scarred king of the Ever Kingdom is fully focused on vengeance. The first step is kidnapping the daughter of the king who killed his father. Pirates and fae in one book! Please note that The Ever King does end on a cliffhanger but the second book is published.

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To Ravish a Rogue

Witch Charlotte is going to get to her sister in Atlantis by any means necessary, even if that means joining a pirate’s crew. Sea monster and ship captain Lirian strikes a bargain to get her home…and in his bed.

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Gentle Rogue

When I ask for pirate romance recommendations, Johanna Lindsey’s name always comes up. In Gentle Rogue, Georgina disguises herself as a cabin boy aboard a ship captained by a former pirate. James never thought a woman could weaken his resolve to stay independent,

Daughter of the Pirate King

Seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa is a menace and we love her so much. As she embarks on a mission to retrieve a hidden map, she must contend with her ruthless pirate crew, which includes hottie first mate Riden.

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Once A Scoundrel

Can a disgraced captain and an earl’s daughter find true love? I don’t know but Gabriel and Aurora are ready to find out amid dangerous high seas and a rescue from kidnapping.

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Kidnapped by the Pirate

Nathaniel has resigned himself to an arranged respectable marriage. That boring plan gets interrupted when the fearsome Hawk decides to kidnap him for ransom and teach him about how to surrender to satisfaction instead.

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To Catch a Pirate

This was the first pirate romances I ever read. Teenage Annalisa Townsend hides in the cargo hold as pirates invade her boat where the swashbuckling James finds her. This is a really short and sweet YA romance.

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Pirate’s Witch

Six pirates kidnap a witch to unlock themselves from a curse. But for witch Quressa, being kidnapped by these men may work to her advantage. A raunchy and dark racy twist on piracy.

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Lust: The Bad Earl by Christi Caldwell

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