Gold may not be the only treasure they find… As they race to find the treasure, Simon and Vivian must fight the men hunting her down… and the feelings for each other growing each step of the way. With part of a stolen treasure map in her possession and mercenaries hot on her trail, Vivian runs to the one person she knows will keep her safe. Captain Viktor. But when she arrives at his ship, … Viktor. But when she arrives at his ship, it isn’t her oldest friend commanding it, a new man has taken his place. Captain Simon Blackmore. Though reluctant to work with this impostor, his skills both as a pirate and an assassin are exactly what she needs to find this treasure… and stay ahead of the men who want their map back.
Half the treasure as payment for protecting the fiery courtesan convinces Simon to escort her and help uncover Captain Avery’s lost loot. Danger nips at their heels every step of the way, and her obstinate personality makes the already monumental task even more difficult.
Soon they are fighting for more than just staying alive…they are fighting the feelings for each other that are even more dangerous than the men hunting her down.
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This is the third book in the Daggers of Desire series.These historical adventure romance novels each feature a standalone story with an HEA and no cliffhanger, but they feature reoccurring characters so they are best read in order. If you love action, adventure, and passion, start the series featuring sexy assassins, roguish pirates, and the strong women who fight beside them.
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“A captivating pirate. A damsel in distress with some wicked claws. I could not put this book down!” – Goodreads Review
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“An intense, dramatic, action filled, exciting story.”-Goodreads Review
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“This was probably my favorite book out of the Daggers of Desire series!” -Goodreads Review
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By the Assassin’s Side is the third book in the Daggers of Desire Series by Katherine Hastings. Simon Blackmore was introduced to us earlier in the series and, now as Captain of the Dark Shark¸ he is the perfect guy to lead us through this journey.
While he and his crew are docked, Vivian Bellarose approaches his Quartermaster Sully and requests to see Viktor. Not pleased he is no longer the captain of this ship, and not a fan of Simon in general, she’s hesitant to reveal the trouble that has befallen her. They kindly lead her to him and she finds he has started a new life of his own as a husband and father. He’s able to convince her that Simon’s abilities to protect and serve her are equal to his own and they begin their quest to recover Captain Avery’s hidden treasure.
Hastings gives Simon the necessary skills for battle – muscles, daggers and wit – and Vivian has assets of her own that have proven to be very persuasive. She’s made her life pleasing men and raising girls in a whorehouse. Their combination of their talents, and one half of the map already in possession, securing the notorious treasure should be no trouble at all.
But this is no easy treasure hunt! While the physical, sexual tension between Simon and Vivian is an obstacle itself, Hastings doesn’t stop there. Just when they can taste their riches and the key to a new life of comfort for both of them, they’re knocked off their feet. Time after time after time.
The blossoming romance between the two of them is just as exciting as the adventure they are on. Simon wants her. Vivian wants him. But knocking down the walls she’s built around herself isn’t something he can do with muscles and daggers. And she won’t give in easily no matter how much charm he tosses her way. Simon has proven his loyalty to the people he cares about in the past, and to the reader, his intentions are pure. But he needs to earn Vivian’s trust with patience and understanding.
This ride with Simon and Vivian is a true roller coaster of emotion. They’re truly lovable characters and we want them to live their dream life and we want them to do it together. But they need to be willing to take the ride together and never give up – on their dreams or each other.
This is a great book and is probably my favorite in the series. I really like Vivian and no one is more deserving of a fresh start than she is.
You can without a doubt enjoy this book on its own, but reading the first two provides a history of how Vivian and Simon are connected to each other through the adventures of John, Charlie, Viktor and Nora.
An authentic writer I want more of. The characters resonate my inner soul and are now a part of me for life! Must read!!!! Each book gets better!
She has a part of the treasure map and she goes to her old friend for help but he is not there. There is another one and she has to trust them to keep her safe and he!p her find the hidden treasure. Will they find it? See what will happen
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The plot was well written and well planned, the characters were so well developed that as I turned each and every page I felt like I was being drawn deeper and deeper in as the story unfolded between the characters!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. The third book in the Daggers of Desire series and this series just gets better with each book. Simon and Vivian’s story has suspense, drama, danger, a villain, natives, treasure, and romance. I want to read the next book.
An intense, dramatic, action filled, exciting story. With the characters and the story meshing excellently. It is part of a series I haven’t read all of the books yet but will be.It is enjoyable to read and hard to put down. I was given a review copy from booksprout and voluntarily review it.
The adventure continues, this time with Simon and Vivian! Oh, what an adventure they go on, to try to find the treasure from a map that Vivian had stolen from one of her “clients”. From sea to land, from island jungles to wild lizards, from mercenaries to natives….as they search for the illusive treasure, Simon tries to break down the walls that Vivian has built around her heart. He is a tall and hunky hero who uses a lot of humour to cover up his fears and Vivian is a beautiful former prostitute and madam who uses insulting words to keep him away. This is another book you won’t want to put down until you reach the end! Very well written and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
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