Immortal pirate Drake Cole has a reputation in Savannah for his custom woodworking and historical restorations, but his work has grown into an obsession. He’s become a stranger to his crew since the Sea Dog sank in 1795. None of them know his painful secret. A young stowaway went down with the ship, one that Drake swore a blood oath to protect. The ghost of a young boy, lost at sea over two … over two hundred years ago, leads local medium, Heather Storrey right to Drake’s door. He saved her life before, and now she has a chance to return the favor, but how can she protect him from a curse that no one can see?
A dark coven possesses the figurehead from the Flying Dutchman, and if Heather and the immortal Sea Dog crew don’t locate the relic soon, Drake may be lost to them forever. Heather has seen the passionate man behind the veil of guilt, and she’s determined to free him from his self-imposed prison, and persuade this pirate to love again.
Each book in the Sentinels of Savannah series is STANDALONE:
* Magnolia Mystic
* Pirate’s Passion
* Pirate’s Pleasure
* Pirate’s Persuasion
* Pirate’s Promise
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Fun pirate lore and that Heather can communicate with ghosts. Plus, love all the different magical aspects to this series; the artifacts and such. It all makes for a fun adventure! There’s some good passion between Heather and Drake too. I was liking Heather in the beginning of the story; how honest and straight forward she was, but then she started making too many moron decisions, so I knocked down the rating. She tells a stranger she met online all about secret information, and some of her decisions lessened the depth of love I felt she had for Drake; maybe think more than 5 seconds about something important to someone you are supposed to love. I liked Drake; caring, sweet and protective, and he proved his devotion to Heather. It was great to see the pirates working together, and the witch angle was interesting. Overall, another entertaining book in this series!
4.5 Stars
The perfect blend of mystery, intrigue, magic, and romance as another immortal pirate finds his match in Lisa Kessler’s Pirate’s Persuasion!
I just knew there was more to the story when it came to Drake and Heather and I love how Lisa Kessler continues to bring in new aspects of magic and the paranormal into this series. I loved how the mystery of Drake and Heather’s timeless connection unfolded and how that intertwined with Heather’s family gifts. These two seem to be destined to miss their chance again, but it was clear that they both were willing to give up everything for each other, even if that meant they might have to wait lifetimes again to find each other. And it warmed my heart to see Heather find a place where she fit in, not only with Drake, but with the entire Sea Dog crew.
As each book brings together a new couple it also introduces new twists and turns to the overall story arc. We get to find out more about Agent Bale, Department 51, and the DigiRobins. New characters are introduced to keep the story arc moving forward and set up the next stories in the series. We get to visit with old characters and learn more about how the current crew of the Sea Dog is faring.
Lisa Kessler has a way of creating characters that are easy to connect with and you can’t help but find yourself emotionally invested in. Her dialogue is always on point for each character and you can always count on some of the best and most romantic lines in each and every story. I am always amazed at how she is able to connect all the books in her series but makes each one easy to read as a stand-alone. And I’m really enjoying how she brings in the history of Savannah into each of her stories – which makes the immortal aspect of the pirates come to life.
This is one that should appeal to most everyone and belongs on any bookshelf!
Pirate’s Persuasion by Lisa Kessler is an outstanding love story with complex but endearing characters who will steal your heart. While trying to survive betrayal and destruction Heather and immortal pirate Drake find a love that will last through time itself. Once I started reading they stole my heart to the very end making me unable to put it down until I had finished reading the very last word. Like me it will sure become the favorite book of my favorite series written Lisa Kessler.
Some may say that this is a stand-alone read but I feel that reading the series in order will enhance the enjoyment of Pirate’s Persuasion. Ms. Kessler gives the needed backstory but I liked knowing what had happened the supporting characters up to the beginning of this book. It even served to help me develop a bit, I will admit a small bit of empathy for Agent David Bale. Perhaps there is a woman pirate out there somewhere for him.
An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ghosts are coming out in droves and a banshee is on the loose messing with Drake and Heather. As a medium Heather can talk to ghosts and relay messages. With her silvery hair, light blue eyes and albino skin she looks ethereal to Drake who is drawn to her. As they work through their feelings with each other and try to find out who is behind calling forth the ghosts there is a lot of danger and a final sacrifice for Heather and Drake to be together. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing
Pirate’s Persuasion
Sentinels of Savannah Series #4
Lisa Kessler
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Release date 06/22/2020
Publisher Entangled
Blurb :
Immortal pirate Drake Cole has a reputation in Savannah for his custom woodworking and historical restorations, but his work has grown into an obsession. He’s become a stranger to his crew since the Sea Dog sank in 1795. None of them know his painful secret. A young stowaway went down with the ship, one that Drake swore a blood oath to protect.
The ghost of a young boy, lost at sea over two hundred years ago, leads local medium, Heather Storrey right to Drake’s door. He saved her life before, and now she has a chance to return the favor, but how can she protect him from a curse that no one can see?
A dark coven possesses the figurehead from the Flying Dutchman, and if Heather and the immortal Sea Dog crew don’t locate the relic soon, Drake may be lost to them forever. Heather has seen the passionate man behind the veil of guilt, and she’s determined to free him from his self-imposed prison, and persuade this pirate to love again.
My review :
Will dark forces be the end of a love stronger than life …
When I switched my reading from contemporary romance to historical’s , it was for a change of scene and something less close to home and day-to-day life even if there is no billionaire in my area. But now I realize I missed some great authors. I know I can’t read every romance authors, but if I can spare some moments, there are many talented ones outside the historical world.
And I must say Mrs Lisa Kessler is one of them, in a short span of time, I have read some great new-to-me paranormal romance authors, and it is good to widen my knowledge outside Nalini Singh, S.E. Smith …
While this book is the fourth in a series and I do think the main characters were introduced in previous stories, it does not impede the plot line and can perfectly read as a standalone.
And with a crew of pirates I can say as an historical romance lover I was too out of my way.
Drake is a man haunted by what he sees as his greatest failure, as he was unable to save his nephew’s life and never saw again the woman he loved.
Since, he walked among the living but never was the same, lost in a sea of guilt.
Heather is unique in her own way from her look to her special talent. She knows what it is to be bullied, thus without being a strict reclusive, she has few encounters outside her line of work.
So when they meet again, after Drake saved her life a few months ago, there is a kind of awareness of the other, as if they were no real strangers.
But with everything standing between them, will their chemistry be enough to overcome the many dents and holes on their journey.
Drake and Heather are two awesome characters linked by a love stronger than time and while Heather’s stubbornness at keeping at bay Drake upset me at time, while it was not right it was with a noble sentiment behind. Hopefully Drake is one to fight and he will do anything for the woman of his dreams. Those two are two protectors, even if it goes against their own safety.
The story is set on a short span of time, but it does not diminish the strength of their bond, it even enhances it.
Now I am very curious about the other crew characters, especially Greyson and Flynn but also Agent Bale.
5 stars
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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I’ve been reading this author for a while, and I was excited to see another book in this series as I enjoyed the previous ones. I admit it took me a little to get involved in this story whereas the other ones were immediate. I have to say upfront, I think I was not in the mood for a romance when I started this; I’ve been off of them a little. However, it didn’t take long to settle in and enjoy the great writing and getting to learn more about the characters I’ve followed for a while. I think I’m really wanting to know more about David. Anyway, this was a charming romance with the feels that make romance fun. I am definitely looking forward to reading more in the series. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
I love, love, love this series!!! Lisa Kessler is one of my favorite authors! In fact, I have read every one of her published books. I have never been disappointed with any of her stories and this one is one of the best even though she suffered a traumatic event while she was writing this book. Lisa is very adept at taking a known fact and putting her own twist on it to develop a intriguing plot for a story. If you like pirates, mediums and evil twin sisters, this is the book for you.
**I received a copy of Pirate’s Persuasion from Entangled Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions were not solicited in any way. **
Pirate’s Persuasion by Lisa Kessler is the fourth book in her Sentinel’s of Savannah our hero is Drake and Heather’s story from the last book when he saved her life. I have been to Savannah twice for Girl Scout events so I loved reading about the Birthplace and Savannah. I highly recommend reading in order if you can as previous characters do feature in this book. My rating for this addition to the series is 5 stars and I can’t wait for the next one to come out after all we still have One-eyed Bob, Greyson, Caleb and Eli left to find their HEA.
Heather Storrey a medium is leaving Oatland Island after trying to settle some spirits who seem to sense something is brewing even though Halloween isn’t for a few weeks. As she’s leaving a boy approaches her with a message for his uncle Drake to beware of the witches. Since Drake saved and took a bullet for her she knows where to find him. The message will bring the Sentinel’s crew together to solve not only the new witches coven but restless spirits, Davy Jones and the figurehead from the Flying Dutchman, The Digi Robin’s leader and of course our favorite FBI agent David Bale who leads Department 13.
Drake Cole the carpenter of the Sea Dog is shocked when Heather delivers the message from his nephew he knows that it’s a warning of what’s to come. As the two become more embroiled in what is causing not only the Banshee’s attacks, but fearing that the Flying Dutchman’s figurehead could be what The Serpent Society is seeking but when Heather is taken will he decide to give away the one thing he has to save her? A lot of questions will be answered from previous books also.
5 stars
Heather is a medium and can talk to ghosts. A little boy comes to her and asks her to help his Uncle. Immortal pirate, Drake, is the Uncle and he saved Heather once. Drake had snuck the boy on the ship and he perished when the ship sunk. He builds furniture and does historic renovations, but something out there wants to destroy him. Someone is using the Flying Dutchman and a coven of witches to scream like a banshee only he can hear. The tale goes whoever hears the banshee, dies. But Drake is immortal so they must figure out how to get the relic back. Heather is mortal but will she drink from the Holy Grail and gain everlasting life?
I loved this story. Suspense and sexy times with a handsome pirate. A woman who can talk to the dead and a man who cannot die. I believe this is my favorite story in the series.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
Immortal pirates, the ghost of a young boy, a woman who sees and talks to ghosts? I was hooked! Very good from the start! I haven’t read the other books before this, and I wasn’t lost at all by starting with this one. It made me want to read the previous books.
Eternity is a long time to carry guilt and be alone. Drake Cole has been carrying the loss of his nephew in his heart since the boy died on the Sea Dog long ago. Now the ghost of his nephew is back and trying to save Drake. Medium Heather Storrey is the one who has been delivering the messages. But it is the love they share that will save or destroy him. I was enthralled by this story. Heather is unique in looks and personality. She is the balm to Drakes troubled soul. I ached for these two and was thrilled for their HEA.
As we go through Drake and Heathers story, it’s amazing to experience a love that last FOREVER! They lead us along an amazing journey with twists and turns you wouldn’t believe. I recommend these books and this author to everyone! It was so good, it was hard to put down! I love pirates!
Book for of the Sentinels of Savannah series a well written story with a very good storyline the story flowed smoothly across the pages. Do not read this book at bedtime, as once I started I was not putting it down, shall we say good morning next day! Immortal pirate Drake Cole and local medium, Heather Storrey’s story there is suspense, drama, danger, a villain, twists, turns, immortals, the figurehead from the Flying Dutchman, and romance. I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book 4 in the Sentinel’s of Savannah series and while it could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the previous books before this one as a lot of the backstory is talked about previously and these characters met in the previous book. In this one we get Drake Cole and Heather Storrey’s story. Drake is the carpenter for the ship and while since he became immortal he has become known for his custom wordworking and restorations. But he has never forgotten what happened when the ship sank or about the stowaway that went down with the ship. Heather is a medium who is trying to help Drake after she was warned that he was in danger. She never expects that she is a part of the people that are in danger. Nor does she expect to find someone that completes her in ways that she hadn’t hoped or dreamed of in years. Now they have to keep each other safe while solving the mystery of what is happening.
I really liked this one! Heather is extremely likable and I was curious about her and her backstory after she popped up previously. And it definitely didn’t disappoint! She is this woman who has strong convictions which she isn’t afraid to voice or stick to if she believes it’s the right thing to do. Drake is a man that has demon’s and once you find out exactly what they are? Your heart will break for him. Mine did. But even though he has those demons, he is still a man with a heart of gold. He will fight for the ones that he loves, and do whatever he has to do in order to keep them safe. Especially after his past. These two compliment each other in ways that I certainly wasn’t expecting, but I definitely loved. I can’t wait to see where the rest of the crew’s stories take us in this series! And here is to hoping that the captain can have some sort of turn around because right now I don’t like him, but I have a feeling there is much more to him than what we have seen so far!
Wow, I tore through this book in record time. This is Book 4 in the Sentinels of Savannah series, and I have not read the first three. I was able to follow the story fine, but there is obvious backstory that I missed without reading the others. I do plan to read the first three and that’s a testament to how much this story grabbed me. Now I want to know more!
Heather is a medium, who is visited by the ghost of a young boy. Her investigation of what the young boy is asking, leads her to Drake. Drake is an immortal, a pirate who went down with his crew on the Sea Dog in 1795. If a medium, a ghost, and a pirate doesn’t grab you, I don’t know what to say. Oh and there’s an investigator here that is part of why I want to know more backstory. In addition, there’s a curse, Davey Jones, the rest of the crew of the Sea Dog, witches, and Heather’s sister, too. Family and found family are explored and it all feels spot on. Twists and pacing are tight and keep this story moving. I love the attraction between Heather and Drake, and the impossible dilemma presented – what would you do for the one you love? Could you give them up? Would you want to live forever without the person you love?
I have never traveled to Savannah but this book does place very well. I felt fully present and that’s a key element for me in any story.
Highly recommend, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I read an e-ARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
In this one you find it a bit different than the proceeding ones. It had a little bit more mystic along with it also. Drake has a deep secret one that at times tears at him but now a ghost will bring him together with Heather and on a mission they will be. One that will have a time limit and as readers get into this we are pulled in and to the edge. It is not easy but this author gives us a emotional journey that if it is not accomplished we will be crying over Drake. The romance also is churning as this author can have us going agaga. With it also having all the elements of a good paranormal this one will take you hostage until the end.
Pirate’s Persuasion by Lisa Kessler is book 4 in the Sentinels of Savannah Series. This is the story of Heather Storrey and Drake Cole. I have read the previous books (loved them!) which added to my enjoyment of this book/series. But, I did feel you could make it a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Drake and his crew are Immortal after a curse but they are in danger. Drake has guilt from the past that is working into is obsession that starts to worry the people around him. Heather is a medium that has come to help the spirits on the island. This leads her to one spirit who says he is the nephew of Drake and wants to warm him of something to come. Heather was saved by Drake earlier (in previous book) so she knows him and owes him a debt for that. This leads Heather to start working with Drake to solve the mystery that will hopefully fix what is to come. This whole series has been a very exciting read. Enjoyed!
So….I sat down to read a few pages of this book before I started some chores. Hours later, the book was finished and my chores were still waiting. It just held my attention and I had to know what happened next. I mean with mystery, intrigue, some steam, witches, and immortal pirates…how could it not?!
I definitely recommend.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, Entangled, via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own and without bias or favor.
Nothing compares to self condemnation… nothing except true love.
***I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.***
It’s a pirate’s life for me
This book is such a fantastic blend of the occult, immortal pirates and a love that transcends time. The author really had so many different undercurrents going in this story and there are little bits that I am sure will be coming up again in the future. It really kept the story moving and kept me invested until the very end. But she did leave us with a HEA that is sure to make you cry, well it made me cry anyway. I loved the characters and hope for only the best when it comes to their futures, and I guess I will include David in that as he seems to be a good guy under all of the gruff and in the need of his own HEA. I don’t know who the author intends to write about next, but I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.