The Princess and her Pirate by Lois Greiman

  Book Blurb:
     Passions' Prisoner- Princess Tatiana needs a groom to help her rule her vulnerable country.  So she embarks on a desperate mission-- traveling in disguise to a neighboring land to forge an alliance with the dashing Cairn MacTavish, the fabled "Pirate Lord". but instead of a marriage, a rude welcome awaits the brave, beautiful royal when she is accused of being a common thief-- and is taken captive by the rogue she had meant to wed!
    Not since his adventurous days on the high seas has MacTavish felt the sort of excitement this gorgeous hellion inspires.  He knows she is hiding something-- and each claim of innocence that comes from her lush, inviting lips only inflames his desire for a kiss... and for the passionate night that will inevitably follow.  Yet a past betrayal is still fresh in MacTavish's memory, and he dares not trust his heart.  Now he vows to learn this mystery woman's secrets... even if he has to seduce her to do it.

Rachel's Ratings: 19

Plot: 6
    Strong Beginning: 2

    Keeps You Hooked: 2
    Predictability: 2
Characters: 7
    Believability: 2

    Intriguing Leads: 3
    Secondary Characters: 2
Steaminess: 6

    Mood: 2
    Hotness: 2

    Number of Times: 2

The Pirate Prince by Gaelen Foley

The Pirate Prince is a captivating tale full of pirates, sword fights, a lost heir, and lusty scenes.  Follow Lazar di Fiore as he tries to reclaim his kingdom and as he fights his feelings for Allegra Monteverdi, daughter of his enemy.

Book Blurb:
     When Allegra Monteberdi, the daughter of Lazar's sworn enemy, throws herself on his mercy, Lazar agrees to spare the lives of her family-- but only if Allegra sails away with him as his captive.
     Alone at sea with this dark, intriguing man, moving between seduction and fear, Allegra realizes it will take more than her growing love for this pirate prince to bring peace to her beloved home.  For Lazar must face the demons of his shattered past-- if he is to forge the destiny that is theirs to claim.

Rachel's Rating: 23

Plot: 8
    Strong Beginning: 3
    Keeps You Hooked: 3
    Predictability: 2
Characters: 7
     Believability: 2
     Intriguing Leads: 3
     Secondary Characters: 2
Steaminess: 8
      Mood: 3
      Hotness: 3
      Number of Times: 2