The Black Banner is the Western Isles’ most notorious pirate…and he’s about to meet his match!Book 4 in “The Sinclair Jewels” is now available! Read for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!Citrine is the last Sinclair Jewel left with any chance to save her clan, and she’s not about to fail them. But when she’s a victim of mistaken identity and taken prisoner by a gorgeous—and completely maddening—pirate … gorgeous—and completely maddening—pirate captain, Citrine is afraid she’s missed her opportunity. She discovers the Black Banner holds one of her family’s long-lost jewels, and he refuses to tell her why. Could their pasts–and futures–be somehow connected?
Rory MacLeod is the youngest son of a powerful laird and is happy to let others rule as he spends his life at sea…as the Scourge of the Minch, the fierce pirate known as the Black Banner. When his father signs a betrothal contract with the Sinclair laird, Rory has no intention of following through with it. Little does he realize the beautiful firebrand he’s just kidnapped is the woman he’s supposed to marry!
Together, Citrine and the Black Banner might be able to solve one mystery…but the real threat to the future of the Sinclair’s is back at home.
A lifetime of secrets, a hidden identity, and a bitter hatred will all come to light in this final piece of the gripping Sinclair Jewels saga!
The Sinclair Jewels
Book 1 – The Sinclair Hound
Book 2 – The Mackenzie Regent
Book 3 – The Sutherland Devil
Book 4 – The MacLeod Pirate
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(Read in 2020) I really enjoyed this series. I liked the over-arching plot of trying to find the jewels. I loved all the sisters and their matches. Good writing and variety in the relationships between each of the sisters.
There are still jewels missing from the long-lost jewels of the Sinclair Clan. Citrine is the last daughter left and she feels that she will not find them in time to save her clan. But then she is kidnapped by the Black Banner and finds that he holds one of the jewels. Just how did he come to have that jewel and who is he, really? A mystery turns into a search to find the remaining jewels, but does more than that happen during their search? What they find is more that searching for jewels, and the bitter hatred that comes to light in this final chapter.
Omigosh, what an awesome finish to this series! I loved the other books but I have to admit this was my favourite of them all. A highlander who’s also a pirate? Swoonnnnnn!
This is Citrine and Rory’s story, one filled with high seas adventure, twists and turns that you just didn’t expect, heated passions and finding the remaining missing Sinclair Jewels!! As I kept reading, my jaw would drop because of the secrets that were revealed and I just couldn’t put the book down until I’d finished reading it.
I definitely recommend this book, as well as the whole series. I’m hoping the author will continue with some of the secondary characters:)
A magnificent read that Ties the series perfectly together!
Rory- youngest son of Laird MacLeod, And is Black Banner.
Citrine- the warrior jewel.
I enjoyed reading this captivating story that is fantastically written with charismatic characters and sub characters. Not only does this story ties the series together perfectly but has a twist or 2 along with lots of action/drama. Their story has a wonderfully strong HEA.
Disclaimer- This is a very steamy book. I did not care for that part but the story line was so good I could not rate this less because of unwanted spicy scenes that I personally don’t like to read.
Caroline Lee wrote a wonderful series with entertaining characters and more than a little intrigue.
The MacLeod Pirate is the 4th and final book in the series. Everything is finally tied together for the 4 sisters who comprise the Sinclair Jewels.
Rory MacLeod captures Citrine Sinclair not realizing she is actually his betrothed that he never wanted. Unhappy as the youngest son of a powerful laird he is the Black Brand a notorious pirate.
Citrine Sinclair is a true firebrand who has been allowed to train as a warrior.
When these two meet sparks fly in more ways than one.
This is truly an enjoyable romp that I loved from start to finish.
Caroline Lee certainly knows how to keep a reader captivated. I look forward to reading more of her books.
The MacLeod Pirate by Caroline Lee is an enticing story of two people who are not happy with their lives as they are: Citrine is one of the daughters of a Scottish Laird who has no sons. She cannot follow him as laird because that is not traditional but she is not satisfied with that answer, nor the mystery of the brooch which when lost siphoned off the fortunes of the clan. The legend is the warrior who finds the stones and restores them to the brooch, may then claim the power. He two older sisters have both married and had found love as well a several of the missing stones. Citrine is betrothed, not intending to marry, but will to travel to her betrothed because according to the legend, one of the stones is there. William, one of her childhood friends, and a warrior she trains with, will escort her to the MacLeod keep miles away, where she will meet her betrothed and find one of the missing stones. Rory MacLeod is a younger brother and still lives at his older brother’s keep when he is not away, which he are often. On the journey, the craft Citrine and her escort on sailing on is overtaken by pirates, specifically the Black Banner. The Black Banner himself is attracted to Citrine and contrary to his normal practice, kidnaps her. William, her escort, not only allows him to take her, but seems to invite him to. Very curious…to both Citrine and the Black Banner.
The Macleod Pirate is a fun story. I’m sure the astute reader can see where it is going already. Citrine, being a warrior, despite her gender, allows herself to fall in love with Banner, and Banner, contrary to stories heard of pirates, treats her with respect, which grows into love. They get along well together, and as it turns out, he has the stones she seeks; a pearl he has kept as a talisman for years. Throughout the many twists and turns this story takes, their like, respect, and indeed, love for one another grows. The journey to finding the other stone and the brooch is an emotional one, for them both but especially Citrine. It is an enjoyable story leading to the inevitable conclusion. I recommend it.
I received a free ARC of The MacLeod Pirate from Dragonblade. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.