“Have you no decency?” Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has never met a man like Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she’s ever seen. Overwhelmingly masculine, elegantly attired despite months at sea, he is in complete command of everyone and everything around him: everyone, that is, except Sarah. But that’s about to change because Sarah has bought … because Sarah has bought Bouchard’s mercy with the only thing she has to sell: her body.
“None at all . . .”
In spite of her outrageous offer, Martin has no doubt Sarah is a virgin, and a most delectable one at that. But instead of bedding her, he finds himself staring down the muzzle of his own pistol. Clearly, the longer she stays on his ship, the greater the chances that she’ll end up its damned captain! Most infuriating of all, she looks past his perfect exterior to the wounded man inside. Can Martin outrun his scandalous past in time to have a future with the first woman to find and capture his heart?
Praise for The Outcasts series
“Fans of Amanda Quick’s early historicals will find much to savor.”
—Booklist (Starred Review)
“Wicked repartee, savvy wit, and energetic libidos.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A remarkably resourceful heroine who can more than hold her own against any character invented by bestselling Bertrice Small . . . deliciously fun retro flavor.”
—Booklist (Starred Review)
“Sexy and wildly entertaining.”
—Bookpage
“Spencer shines . . . an author to watch.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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Martin Etienne Bouchard was a privateer, a former slave, and Captain of his own ship. When he had escaped he met One-Eyed Standish who took him under his wing and taught him from the bottom up. Now he was a good Captain but still a lost person. He knew what he wanted but he didn’t know himself. He could not read which made him embarrassed.
Saah Fisher was on the slave ship, Blue Bird. His father had been a medical man and had taught her all he could. They had been Missionary’s, the three of them had done it for years but somehow got forgotten by the Missionary Board. They didn’t hear from the board anymore. Her parents had died of illness and she got picked up during a sweep which included the village she lived in. There was nothing left.
I really loved this story. The way they argued, but still felt a strong attachment. They cared about each other but refused to admit it and they went round and round. It was well developed and enchanting. The characters were
warm, fun, and stubborn. Slavery was one of the themes that went thru throughout the tale. He hated it and he fought slavers very hard and was not kind to them at all. If you like pirates, peers, bordello’s, and sex. this well worth the time. It is exciting, humorous, and quarrelsome people abound.
I received this from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.
His Touch Was Softer Than Silk:
This gripping story had me captured all the way.
This story deals with slavery and Minerva tells it like no other.
An emotional rollercoaster ride with a sizzling hot romance.
Wonderful characters from the previous book made this even better.
I stayed up into the wee hours to finish this book. I could not stop
until I had my HEA ending.
I can’t say enough about this story other than is is really a good
powerfully written story with some very shocking details.
I highly recommend.
All of the books in this series are wonderful.
Mature reader:
Intimacy before marriage:
Heat level: 3 out of 5
Scandalous by Minerva Spencer
The Outcasts #3
I have enjoyed this series and looked forward to reading this book. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed. Why? I felt disappointed in the portrayal of beautiful, vain, unfeeling Captain Martin Etienne Bouchard. He could have used his past to be more than his job and money and reputation as a rake. And Sarah Fisher, missionary, was a good-hearted woman secluded from much by living twenty-four years in a small village with only her parents and the tribe around her. She was taken in by a pretty face and mean talking man and fell head over heels for him…that I had trouble understanding. Also, I had trouble believing that Sarah could have or would have done some of the things she did. It is fiction and thus can happen in a book but…she was strong and weak in weird ways.
What I liked:
* Martin’s love for the man that saved him and his ability to become the man he did
* Sarah’s love of all human beings and her willingness to stand up for their rights while forgiving evil doers.
* Seeing some of the characters from previous books
* Beauville finding Mary
* Some of the interactions between Sarah and Martin
* Hearing the backstories of Martin and Sarah
* Sarah knowing where her heart really lay
What I did not like:
* Martin’s immature acting out and what just seemed mean at times
* The Slavers…all of them
* Armand and his father
I enjoy a swashbuckling tale and this provided that. I had parts I loved and parts I didn’t like as much in this book. I felt that the time in England could have been shortened a bit and more time spent on Martin and Sarah actually getting along rather than fighting and at cross purposes. I understood that with the history Martin had it would be hard to trust and love and believe in a future though in some ways he was a bit tooo much of a caricature…or something.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes and No
Would I read another book in this series? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington – Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
3.5 Stars
Straight-laced missionary Sarah Fisher has been kidnapped along with the people from her village in Africa, where she was born. Which is bad enough then the kidnappers vessel is captured by Captain Martin Bouchard. He is the most beautiful person—male or female—she’s ever seen. Sarah being desperate to save everyone offers to buy Bouchard’s mercy with the only thing she has to sell: her body.
I’d really been looking forward to this third book in the series & for Martin’s story & whilst it was another very well written, well researched book it fell a bit flat for me as the more I read the more I disliked Martin & just couldn’t get my head round him loving Sarah. I wanted to like him I really did but the way he treat Sarah was despicable & I thought she was in lust with him for his looks as no way could she have loved him & I couldn’t see that their HEA would continue after the passion died. It’s taken me a while to write a review as I needed to re read the book to see if I’d first read it on a bad day.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is my first read by Minerva and I have to say I really enjoyed this one! Very unique and original from historical romances I normally read. The story flowed very well and I loved how much depth Minerva wrote the story. Martina and Sarah are both likable characters. I absolutely love this covers and plan on checking more of her work.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Very good story. Ms. Spencer delves into the background of the characters, and as a result, you have a good understanding of them. I received an ARC of this book.
A privateer named Captain Martín Bouchard sails his ship, the Golden Scythe, to capture ships loaded with slaves off the coast of Africa. This particular ship, The Blue Bird, is Dutch and also carries an English lady. From the first time the lady sets foot on his ship, Martín’s life will never be the same. A lot of insecurities on both sides makes it very difficult for Sarah and Martín to build any kind of relationship. It’s definitely rough seas for these two. Spencer always has the most unusual characters with peculiar tendencies that either bring a chuckle or a hope for their demise. I have to say I missed the pets in this one.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.