#1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey now reveals the tempestuous story of Jacqueline Malory whose furious desire for revenge leads to a confrontation with the handsome pirate who abducted her–and sparks a much steamier kind of desire. For the first time, James Malory and his Anderson in-laws agree on something: It’s payback time for the culprit who kidnapped James and Georgina’s … James and Georgina’s beloved daughter Jack from her American debutante party and whisked her away to the Caribbean, no matter that she escaped unscathed. James figured out who masterminded the dastardly plot and is leading a fleet of ships to the West Indies to deliver some Malory-style retribution.
More interested in revenge than in finding a husband during her first London Season, Jack is furious that her father left her behind. Then an intriguing stranger leads her and her older brother Jeremy to her mysterious abductor. But instead of capturing him, the Malory siblings wind up as his ” guests” on a ship sailing away from England. As Jack re-engages in a battle of wills with her all too attentive captor, she realizes he is no ordinary pirate, perhaps no pirate at all, but a nobleman determined to settle a score that dates back to the days when her father was known as Captain Hawk–and what endangers her most is the increasingly passionate attraction they feel for each other.more
RIP Johanna Lindsey… the author who started my historical romance addiction.
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Damn—I miss her! RIP Queen!
Johanna Lindsey stories will be missed. I loved the Malory family but this may have referenced too many. Perhaps that was intentional. The only fault I have with this story is how the children are now adults but are treated as children (i.e. Jeremy, Amy). Wouldn’t James be around 50 by now… That said, the one constant in a Malory book is the love of family.
Terrific book. I am heartbroken at the knowledge there will be no more Malory books (RIP Johanna Lindsey). They are always full of emotion, fun, heat, and the importance of family. This book is the follow-on to Stormy Persuasion, in which Jack was kidnapped as part of a revenge plot. She escaped unharmed and now harbors an intense desire to get revenge of her own on the man who captured her.
As this book opens, James Malory prepares to set off with his fleet to settle the score with the old nemesis who was behind Jack’s kidnapping. In typical Malory fashion, he looks forward to the confrontation. What he doesn’t enjoy is being pestered by Jack, who feels it’s also her right to go along and doesn’t take well to being told no. An intriguing masked stranger gives Jack something else to concentrate on until she figures out why he fascinates her. Convinced he is the man she dubbed “Bastard,” she and Jeremy and their friend Derek plot to capture him and bring him to justice. Their plans go awry when he captures them instead, and they find themselves headed back to the Caribbean.
This was a fast start to the book, and the pace didn’t change much throughout the story. I loved the encounter between Jack and the masked man at the ball. The sparks between them were undeniable, and I was surprised that Jack didn’t immediately suspect who he was. But then again, her anger over the whole kidnapping was just as intense as it had been, and likely overwhelmed the attraction. I loved what it was that gave it away and wasn’t surprised that she threw herself into revenge mode. I was glad that she was smart enough to enlist Jeremy and Derek to help her. I was unsurprised that he was prepared for them, though that didn’t lessen the intensity of the scene at the docks. Jack’s fury is just as hot this time, and she doesn’t give in easily. She certainly gets “Bastard’s” attention with her impromptu swim, even though it didn’t last long. She quickly realizes that she is stuck on board until they reach the islands and plans accordingly.
“Bastard,” aka Damon Ross, has no intention of bringing any harm to Jack. She is a pawn in an elaborate game. Damon was forced into this kidnapping, but also uses it for his own ends. He has a score to settle with Jack’s father and is willing to use her to make it happen. The problem is that she still fascinates and captivates him.
I loved watching their relationship develop. Jack is angry and delights in trying to push Damon’s buttons. It’s frustrating for her when she only gets amusement in return. Meanwhile, Damon’s fascination with Jack continues to grow. He is also fairly blatant about his attraction to her and uses that to his advantage. It was fun to see Jack’s attitude undergo a slow change as she began to realize that there were things that didn’t add up. Though she calls him a pirate, he doesn’t behave like one. He’s let slip a few things that lead her to believe that there is more to her kidnapping than she knows. It isn’t long before Jack’s fascination with Damon matches his for her.
However, the growing feelings between Damon and Jack aren’t all that is going on. The tensions on the ship are high because the crew is split between Damon’s men and actual pirates. They were forced on him by the man behind Jack’s kidnapping. There are quite a few intense scenes where Damon is all that stands between the pirates and Jack. As they draw closer to the islands, Damon finally reveals the truth to Jack, Jeremy, and Derek, as they seek a way to move the odds in their favor. And let’s not forget James Malory, who is not happy (to put it mildly) to find out about Jack’s abduction. The initial meeting between James and Damon was everything I expected and more. There are some exciting twists and turns as James and Damon have to work together to bring down their common enemy. That still doesn’t help Damon get his heart’s desire, as James whisks Jack back to England.
Damon isn’t about to give up and follows as quickly as he can. The obstacles remain; however, the biggest being Jack’s father. While hoping to let time soften the resistance (hah!), Damon visits his grandmother’s home, where he receives one shock after another. In the meantime, Jack’s mother plans another ball, which Jack requests to be a masquerade. I loved the feeling of closing a circle. There were some hilarious moments at the ball, as both Georgina and James get their licks in, but it’s Jack who wins the day. I loved the ending as she and Damon get what they want. I also loved the last line, which went to James, “Where do they keep the bloody brandy here?”
What another great installment by Johanna Lindsey. It took to long to come out though I was dying of anticipation waiting for the release. Beautiful Tempest is the latest book in the Mallory-Anderson Family series and it doesn’t fail to keep you on the edge of your seat. I absolutely loved this book and I sincerely hope this author has some more books coming out soon.
I luv this writer and the way she has with all her characters. I just luv this series. This book was really outstanding. Another great book in a outstanding series. I love the fire in the daughter and she was a lot like her mother. It’s a must read book.
I pre-ordered this book a year ago because I enjoy the Mallory books so much. Let me say that I wasn’t disappointed. Quite the opposite since I realized how many other Mallory books I had somehow missed. Great reading. This story is about James and Georgina’s (Gentle Rogue) daughter, Jack, with all the Mallorys and many Andersons in attendance. The hero, Damon, is a great addition to this saga. I love stories with overlapping characters and settings and, as always, it is not necessary to read them in any particular order but I do like to re-read them in the proper sequence 😉
Never pass up a Johanna Lindsey book, especially a Mallory book.
Have always been a Johanna Lindsey fan! This book didn’t disappoint. The Malory’s stole my heart years ago and I still enjoy reading their adventures!
James and Georgina Malory’s daughter, Jack, is all grown up and ready for an adventure of her own. Having already been kidnapped once, Jack doesn’t plan on the same happening again, especially when her abductor shows up at a masquerade ball. She plans to turn the tables on him, but the best laid plans go awry and Jack once again finds herself aboard Damon’s ship. Worse, her brother Jeremy and friend Percy are being held in call below deck.
I loved Jack! She’s spunky, sassy, bold, out-spoken and daring; every bit her father’s daughter. And just like James, when Jack falls in love, she loves with her entire heart and for eternity. Sailing along with her and Damon, who is a dashing hero, and watching them match wits with each other while side-stepping how they really feel about each other was fun. Damon presents quite a mystery himself. His childhood and mother are connected to James’ past, and Ms. Lindsey did an excellent job in slowly peeling back secrets and connecting all the dots.
My only grievances about this story is too much reference to other family members and info in earlier chapters later repeated. As a reader, I really didn’t need to know how Georgina was feeling when Jack was on Damon’s ship; that was pretty much a given how a mother feels when her daughter is kidnapped. And I didn’t need to read 2-3 times about the note Damon sent to Jack’s parents. That was all summed up nicely when Tony met up with James. Other than that, Beautiful Tempest is an enjoyable read.
I have read almost every book in this series over the years. Love it
Favorite author
For me, it’s a Lindsey, no explanation needed!!!
Johanna Lindsey is one of my favorite authors. I have read all the books and her Mallory Family series is the best. I have even talked by daughters into reading her and they find her exciting.